Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Vehicle console with coupled motion and enhanced storage capabilities
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Application No.: US15375992Application Date: 2016-12-12
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Publication No.: US10011240B1Publication Date: 2018-07-03
- Inventor: Shivraj Karthik Ranganathan , Manjil M. Kale , Robert Michael Coury , Gary D. Mullen , Anthony Ligi, Jr. , Glenn Biddinger
- Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
- Applicant Address: US MI Dearborn
- Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
- Current Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
- Current Assignee Address: US MI Dearborn
- Agency: King & Schickli, PLLC
- Agent Vichit Chea
- Main IPC: B60R13/10
- IPC: B60R13/10 ; B60R16/03 ; B60N2/06 ; B60N2/02 ; B60R11/02 ; B60R11/00

Abstract:
An apparatus for an interior vehicle compartment comprises a seat adapted for moving in a travel direction and a console coupled to the movable seat. The console may include one or more of the following: (a) a collapsible portion for collapsing as a body portion of the console travels with the movable seat in the travel direction; (b) a stepped interface for connecting with the movable seat; (c) a rear drawer with a tiltable door to facilitate access by rear passengers; and (d) a deployable holder for a mobile handheld computer. A stationary base may also be provided for supporting the console during movement, such as along guide rails, which base may contain HVAC components, such as ducts, or electronic components, such as wires. Instead of a mechanical connection using a stepped interface, the coupled movement may also be achieved by commonly controlled motors for the seat and console.
Public/Granted literature
- US20180162299A1 VEHICLE CONSOLE WITH COUPLED MOTION AND ENHANCED STORAGE CAPABILITIES Public/Granted day:2018-06-14
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