Glove box owner's manual/electronic device storage
US9487151B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 24, 2014 |
| Grant date | Nov 8, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 24, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R7/06
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A motor vehicle storage compartment includes a housing defining an interior storage space and a top having a cutout defining a rear lip for supporting at least a portion of an item. A pivoting front support is provided, configured to bias between an open position and a closed position. A retainer is provided to keep the front support in the closed position. When biased to the closed position, the front support defines a lip for supporting an opposed portion of the item. When biased the front support the open position, the item falls into the storage compartment interior storage space for retrieval.
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