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Console support panel and console assembly employing the same

US9771027B2 · kind B2 · utility

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12Claims

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Assignee

Ford Global Technologies, LLC · US

Inventors

Michael Neumann · Speyer, DE
Vikas Saigal · Melbourne, AU

Key dates

Filing date	Jun 2, 2016
Grant date	Sep 26, 2017
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jun 2, 2036

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB60N3/108
WIPO fieldTransport
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The present invention in one or more embodiments provides a console support panel which includes a first portion defining a cavity to receive therein a pivot shaft of an inertia block; and a second portion positioned next to the first portion and to support a movable cover, wherein the first portion further includes a lead-in rib extending into the cavity to restrain translational movement of the pivot shaft. In certain embodiments, the lead-in rib includes first and second lead-in ribs to restrain translational movement of first and second ends of the pivot shaft, respectively.

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