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Narrow sliding storage bin

US9409524B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 18, 2014
Grant dateAug 9, 2016
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Expiry dateDec 18, 2034

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60R2011/0082
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A sliding storage compartment assembly for a motor vehicle includes a storage bin including parallel side rails defined on opposed sides thereof and a pair of outboard guides each defining a channel for slidably receiving a bin side rail therein. A housing slidably receives the bin. The housing includes parallel slots defined in opposed sidewalls thereof, with each slot being configured to receive a parallel channel defined in an outboard guide. Each sidewall of the housing includes a plurality of locator pins. Each outboard guide includes at least one cooperating two-way locator slot and at least one cooperating four-way locator aperture for aligning the outboard guide and the housing sidewall.

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