Armrest substrate having detachable elongated support bands
US9981575B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 30, 2016 |
| Grant date | May 29, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 30, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60N2/78
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A collapsible vehicle armrest includes an armrest substrate extending between a door frame and a door trim and defining an opening therebetween. The opening has a longitudinal axis substantially parallel with the door frame. A plurality of support bands extends co-planar across the opening and parallel with the longitudinal axis. A plurality of stubs extends across each gap defined between adjacent support bands. Each stub is free of alignment with each other of the plurality of stubs in a direction perpendicular to the plurality of support bands. A cover member extends over the armrest substrate and the plurality of support bands, wherein the cover member is vertically supported proximate the opening by the plurality of parallel support bands and the plurality of stubs.
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