Vehicle trim panel having beverage retainer and method
US8863367B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 11, 2013 |
| Grant date | Oct 21, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 11, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49876
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A vehicle trim panel assembly is provided having a beverage retainer formed in a storage compartment on the door of an automotive vehicle. The trim panel assembly includes a storage receptacle and a trim panel arranged to define at least a portion of the storage receptacle. The trim panel includes a base portion connected to a beverage retainer portion via a living hinge. The beverage retainer portion is pivoted about the living hinge into position within the storage receptacle.
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