IPC분류정보
국가/구분 |
United States(US) Patent
등록
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국제특허분류(IPC7판) |
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출원번호 |
US-0308030
(2006-03-03)
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등록번호 |
US-7347471
(2008-03-25)
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발명자
/ 주소 |
- Whitens,Mike
- Blackmore,Kathleen
- Bejin,Peter
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출원인 / 주소 |
- Ford Global Technologies, LLC
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대리인 / 주소 |
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인용정보 |
피인용 횟수 :
1 인용 특허 :
9 |
초록
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A storage console for an automotive vehicle includes a manually moveable closure panel suspended upon the console's side walls at an installed location extending rearwardly from the front part of the console, so as to allow access to otherwise unusable space at the front of the console. A number of
A storage console for an automotive vehicle includes a manually moveable closure panel suspended upon the console's side walls at an installed location extending rearwardly from the front part of the console, so as to allow access to otherwise unusable space at the front of the console. A number of manually movable, interchangeable closure panels may be configured alternatively on opposite sides, so as allow a motorist to select from utilities such as cup holders, coin holders, powerpoints, and other utilities which are available in closure panel working surfaces.
대표청구항
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What is claimed is: 1. A storage console for an automotive vehicle, comprising: a floor; a rear wall attached to said floor; opposing side walls attached to said floor and to said rear wall; an upper front wall attached only to said side walls; a lower front wall attached to the forwardmost part of
What is claimed is: 1. A storage console for an automotive vehicle, comprising: a floor; a rear wall attached to said floor; opposing side walls attached to said floor and to said rear wall; an upper front wall attached only to said side walls; a lower front wall attached to the forwardmost part of said side walls and to said floor; and a manually movable closure panel installed upon said side walls at a location extending between said upper front wall and said lower front wall, wherein said movable closure panel comprises two alternative working surfaces, with said closure panel being movable translationally and vertically from its installed location in order to permit reinstallation with a selected one of said alternative working surfaces. 2. A storage console according to claim 1, wherein said side walls have a full depth section extending from said rear wall to said upper front wall, and a partial depth section extending from said upper front wall to said lower front wall. 3. A storage console according to claim 1, wherein said movable closure panel comprises a cup holder. 4. A storage console according to claim 1, wherein said movable closure panel comprises a coin holder. 5. A storage console according to claim 1, wherein said movable closure panel comprises a coin holder and a cup holder. 6. A storage console according to claim 1, wherein said movable closure panel has a hinged connection between said closure panel and said lower front wall, permitting said closure panel to be rotated so as to allow access to a storage area extending under said storage panel. 7. A storage console according to claim 1, wherein said movable closure panel has a hinged connection between said closure panel and one of said side walls, permitting said closure panel to be rotated so as to allow access to a storage area extending under said storage panel. 8. A storage console according to claim 1, wherein said movable closure panel may be moved translationally and vertically from said installed location in order to permit access to a storage area extending under said closure panel. 9. A storage console according to claim 1, further comprising an armrest hingedly mounted to said rear wall. 10. A storage console for an automotive vehicle, comprising: a floor; a rear wall attached to said floor; an upper front wall; a lower front wall attached to said floor; opposing side walls attached to said floor and to said rear wall, with each of said sidewalls having a full depth section extending from said rear wall to said upper front wall, and a partial depth section extending from said upper front wall to said lower front wall; an articulated armrest extending along the full depth section of said sidewalls, so as to enclose a primary storage area; and a manually movable closure panel installed upon said side walls at a location extending between said upper front wall and said lower front wall, with said closure panel enclosing a secondary storage area located at the forwardmost part of said storage console, wherein said movable closure panel comprises two alternative working surfaces, with said closure panel being movable translationally and vertically from its installed location in order to permit reinstallation with a selected one of said alternative working surfaces. 11. A storage console according to claim 10, wherein said primary storage area and said secondary storage area are unitary. 12. A storage console according to claim 10, wherein said closure panel comprises at least one cup holder. 13. A storage console for an automotive vehicle, comprising: a floor; a rear wall attached to said floor; an upper front wall; a lower front wall attached to said floor; opposing side walls attached to said floor and to said rear wall, with each of said sidewalls having a full depth section extending from said rear wall to said upper front wall, and a partial depth section extending from said upper front wall to said lower front wall; an articulated armrest extending along the full depth section of said sidewalls, so as to enclose a primary storage area; and a manually movable closure panel installed upon said side walls at a location extending between said upper front wall and said lower front wall, with said closure panel enclosing a secondary storage area, and with said closure panel having at least one cup holder mounted upon a working surface thereof, wherein said closure panel has two interchangeable working surfaces, including a first working surface having a plurality of integral cup holders, and a second working surface having at least one cup holder and a second utility. 14. A storage console according to claim 13, wherein said second utility comprises a coin holder. 15. A storage console according to claim 13, wherein said second utility comprises an electric power distribution point. 16. A storage console according to claim 13, further comprising a plurality of interchangeable closure panels, with each having a plurality of working surfaces.
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