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Console assembly

US8196985B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 1, 2009
Grant dateJun 12, 2012
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Expiry dateFeb 1, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60R7/04
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A console assembly for use in an automotive vehicle is provided. The console assembly includes a housing having first end wall, a pair of side walls spaced apart from each other, and an open end spaced apart from the first end wall. Each of the pair of side walls has a free end. The free end extends from the first end wall so as to define a first storage compartment. Each of the pair of side walls also includes a slot extending longitudinally from the free end towards the first end wall. The console assembly further includes a storage box slidably engaged within the housing. The storage box has a second end wall and a pair of arms spaced apart from each other. Each of the pair of arms is configured to engage respective slots of the housing. The storage box is operable to move between a first position and a second position.

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