Automotive console with adjustable armrest
US7163248B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 8, 2004 |
| Grant date | Jan 16, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 24, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R7/04
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A center console for an automobile includes an armrest that is selectively adjustable by vehicle occupants to and between a first position wherein the armrest is in a substantially horizontal orientation, and a second position wherein the armrest extends angularly away from the console. The console further includes a controllable damper coupled to the armrest and actuable between high and low damping states. In the low damping state, the armrest may be selectively placed at any position desired by the vehicle occupants. When the damper is actuated to the high damping state, the damper maintains the selected position of the armrest.
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