Structural pedestal conduit for air handling and electrical routing
US7396062B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 1, 2006 |
| Grant date | Jul 8, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 20, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R2011/0007
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A pedestal console for a motor vehicle includes a housing stationarily mounted within the vehicle beneath and transverse to a bench seat of the vehicle. The console includes an air duct defined by structural features extending the length of the console. This allows air from a forward ventilation system to be provided, through the air duct, to an aft portion of the vehicle. The structural features extend between the bottom surface and the top surface of the console and are dimensioned to allow the console to accept passenger floor loads. To reduce cost and parts count, the entire console is formed of a one piece construction. Finally, an interior opening may be provided to route wiring of the vehicle's electrical system to the aft portion of the vehicle.
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