Integrated center stack for a motor vehicle
US7401835B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 25, 2007 |
| Grant date | Jul 22, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 25, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60K37/00
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A center stack for an instrument panel of a motor vehicle. The center stack includes a front plate having an exposed surface with a first surface finish and a back plate having a visible portion uncovered by the front plate. The front plate has at least one opening extending through the exposed surface for accessing at least one operational feature of the motor vehicle. The visible portion of the back plate has a second surface finish that differs from the first surface finish of the front plate. The back plate may include a flex joint that permits the visible portion of the back plate to move relative to an adjacent non-visible portion covered by the front plate.
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