Patent · US Expired

Console assembly for a vehicle

US7431365B2 · kind B2 · utility

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16Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateSep 28, 2005
Grant dateOct 7, 2008
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Expiry dateOct 4, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60N2/793
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A console assembly for use in a passenger seating area of a vehicle includes a console housing having a storage area defined therein. An armrest is pivotally connected to the console housing and is movable between a first position extending at least partially over a top surface of the console housing and at least one second position. The armrest includes a closeout section, a receiving portion operatively connected to the closeout section and a console lid slidably connected to the receiving portion. A console accessory tray is adjustably positioned adjacent the console housing between a stored position and a deployed position extending rearward of the console housing. The console accessory tray includes a display surface accessible to occupants in a rear portion of the passenger seating area.

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