Console assembly for vehicle interior

A vehicle interior component configured to be operated by application of an external force from an occupant comprising:

• (a) a base providing a compartment;
• (b) a cover movable relative to the base from a closed position to an open position;
• and
• (c) a latch mechanism configured to secure the cover to the base;
• wherein the cover comprises a latch feature;
• wherein the latch mechanism comprises an arm providing a latch feature;
• wherein the cover is configured to actuate the latch mechanism;
• wherein the arm is configured for movement relative to the base from an elevated position for the latch feature of the arm to engage the latch feature of the cover to secure the cover to the base to a retracted position for the latch feature of the arm to disengage the latch feature of the cover to release the cover from the base in response to rotation of the cover;
• and
• wherein the latch mechanism is configured to retain the arm in the retracted position.

A vehicle interior component configured to be operated by application of an external force from an occupant comprising:

• (a) a base providing a compartment;
• (b) a cover movable relative to the base from a closed position to an open position;
• and
• (c) a latch mechanism configured to secure the cover to the base;
• wherein the cover comprises a latch feature;
• wherein the latch mechanism comprises an arm providing a latch feature;
• wherein the cover is configured to actuate the latch mechanism;
• wherein the cover is configured to move the arm relative to the base from an elevated position for the latch feature of the arm to engage the latch feature of the cover to secure the cover to the base to a retracted position for the latch feature of the arm to disengage the latch feature of the cover to release the cover from the base in response to application of external force on the cover;
• wherein the latch feature of the cover comprises at least one magnet and the latch feature of the arm comprises at least one magnet;
• wherein the latch feature of the cover engages the latch feature of the arm at an interface;
• and
• wherein the interface comprises a housing for the at least one magnet of the latch feature of the cover and a housing for the at least one magnet of the latch feature of the arm.