Vehicle console assemblies with cup holder and storage bin lighting assembly
US8162520B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 17, 2009 |
| Grant date | Apr 24, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 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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