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Vehicle console assemblies with cup holder and storage bin lighting assembly

US8162520B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 17, 2009
Grant dateApr 24, 2012
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Expiry dateJul 7, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60Q3/229
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A lighting assembly for illuminating a console assembly of a vehicle includes a cup holder assembly in the console assembly having a cup-receiving volume. A storage bin in the console assembly has a storage volume. A light source assembly is mounted within the console assembly. The light source assembly illuminates the cup-receiving volume directly and illuminates the storage bin indirectly.

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