# US 11,299,109 B2 · Modular side lining > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 11,299,109 B2 - Document ID: US11299109B2 - Status: Granted - Kind: B2 - Application number: 16/819,514 - Filed: 2020-03-16 - Published: 2021-09-16 - Granted: 2022-04-12 - Earliest claimed: 2020-03-16 - Assignees: Honda Motor Co., Ltd. - Applicants: Honda Motor Co., Ltd. - Inventors: Marek Myszkowski; Sean M Gavin; Sarah J Huth; Shirena Takai; Larry G Hughes, Jr.; Ryan W. Van Voorhis - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US11299109B2 ## CPC - B60R 13/0237: {Side or rear panels} - B60R 7/04: in driver or passenger space {, e.g. using racks (B60R7/005, B60R7/08 take precedence)} - B60R 11/06: for tools or spare parts (for vehicle roof parts B60J7/20; for spare wheels B62D) - B60R 2013/0287: {integrating other functions or accessories} - B60R: VEHICLES, VEHICLE FITTINGS, OR VEHICLE PARTS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR ## Abstract A modular side lining forming a portion of an interior surface of a motor vehicle includes a first lining member having a recessed portion, a side portion, and an upper surface portion, a second lining member, and a rear stiffener defining a rear edge of the recessed portion of the first lining member. The second lining member includes one of a plurality of bins configured to be received in the recessed portion of the first lining member and one of a plurality of lids covering a portion of the bin and forming a side surface of the modular side lining with the side portion of the first lining member. The combination of bins and lids may be selected based upon a plurality of different functional configurations. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A modular side lining forming a portion of an interior surface of a motor vehicle, comprising: a first lining member, the first lining member having a recessed portion, a side portion, and an upper surface portion; a second lining member, the second lining member comprising: a bin configured to be received in the recessed portion of the first lining member; and a lid covering a portion of the bin and forming a side surface of the modular side lining with the side portion of the first lining member; a rear stiffener defining a rear edge of the recessed portion of the first lining member; and a removable strip attached to the first lining member and the rear stiffener, the removable strip covering a line defining a border between the side portion and the upper surface portion of the first lining member and further covering an upper edge of the lid. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The modular side lining of claim 1 further comprising: a battery storage compartment disposed beneath the bin. ### Claim 3 (depends on 2) The modular side lining of claim 2 further comprising: a support bracket adapted to secure the bin to the recessed portion of the first lining member. ### Claim 4 (depends on 3) The modular side lining of claim 3 wherein the second lining member further comprises: a lid lock located in an upper surface of the bin; and a lip extending inward from the upper edge of the lid, the lip comprising an extension configured to engage with the lid lock of the bin. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The modular side lining of claim 1 further comprising: a holder for holding a component, the holder being affixed to the first lining member and disposed in the recess portion of the first lining member. ### Claim 6 (depends on 5) The modular side lining of claim 5 wherein the lid further comprises: a removable lid pocket disposed in the lid, the removable lid pocket configured to provide access to the component held by the holder. ### Claim 7 (depends on 6) The modular side lining of claim 6 wherein the second lining member further comprises: a lid lock extending outward from an upper surface of the bin; and a lip extending inward from the upper edge of the lid, the lip comprising an extension configured to engage with the lid lock of the bin. ### Claim 8 (depends on 7) The modular side lining of claim 7 wherein the component comprises: a tire repair kit. ### Claim 9 (depends on 1) The modular side lining of claim 1 wherein the bin is permanently attached to the first lining member. ### Claim 10 (depends on 9) The modular side lining of claim 9 wherein the lid is removably affixed to the side portion of the first lining member and to the rear stiffener. ### Claim 11 (depends on 1) The modular side lining of claim 1 wherein the removable strip further comprises: a tie down hook; and a fastener for attaching the tie down hook to the removable strip. ### Claim 12 A modular side lining forming a portion of an interior surface of a motor vehicle, comprising: a first lining member, the first lining member having a recessed portion, a side portion, and an upper surface portion; a second lining member, the second lining member comprising: a bin configured to be received in the recessed portion of the first lining member; and a lid covering a portion of the bin and forming a side surface of the modular side lining with the side portion of the first lining member; a rear stiffener defining a rear edge of the recessed portion of the first lining member; a component disposed in the recessed portion of the first lining member and covered by the second lining member; a holder for holding the component, the holder being affixed to the first lining member and disposed in the recess portion of the first lining member; and wherein the lid further comprises a removable lid pocket disposed in the lid, the removable lid pocket configured to provide access to the component held by the holder. ### Claim 13 (depends on 12) The modular side lining of claim 12 wherein the second lining member further comprises: a lid lock extending outward from an upper surface of the bin; and a lip extending inward from the upper edge of the lid, the lip comprising an extension configured to engage with the lid lock of the bin. ### Claim 14 (depends on 13) The modular side lining of claim 13 wherein the component comprises a tire repair kit. ### Claim 15 A modular side lining forming a portion of an interior surface of a motor vehicle, comprising: a first lining member, the first lining member having a recessed portion, a side portion, and an upper surface portion; a second lining member, the second lining member comprising: a bin configured to be received in the recessed portion of the first lining member; and a lid covering a portion of the bin and forming a side surface of the modular side lining with the side portion of the first lining member; a rear stiffener defining a rear edge of the recessed portion of the first lining member: a component disposed in the recessed portion of the first lining member and covered by the second lining member; and a battery located in a storage compartment disposed beneath the bin. ### Claim 16 (depends on 15) The modular side lining of claim 15 further comprising: a support bracket adapted to secure the bin to the recessed portion of the first lining member; a lid lock located in an upper surface of the bin; and a lip extending inward from the upper edge of the lid, the lip comprising an extension configured to engage with the lid lock of the bin.