Vehicle interior component

A component for a vehicle interior configured for use in a vehicle subjected in operation to at least one external force such as an applied force comprising:

• a base comprising a bin;
• a cover configured to move from (a) a closed position to cover the bin to (b) an open position to uncover the bin;
• and
• a mechanism comprising a tab and configured to hold the cover in a blocked state to prevent the cover from moving to the open position;
• wherein the tab is configured (a) to hold the mechanism in a retracted position and (b) to hold the mechanism in an extended position;
• wherein the mechanism is configured to move from the retracted position with the cover unblocked from movement to the open position to the extended position with the cover blocked from movement to the open position to hold the cover in the blocked state;
• wherein the mechanism comprises an arm configured to engage the tab to hold the mechanism in the retracted position;
• wherein the arm is configured to bend the tab to allow the mechanism to move from the retracted position toward the extended position;
• wherein the arm is configured to hold the cover in the blocked state.

A component for an interior of a vehicle configured to be subjected to an applied force by an occupant and an external force by an event comprising:

• a base comprising a tab;
• a cover configured for movement relative to the base to an open position;
• and
• a member coupled to the base;
• wherein the member is configured to provide a disengaged position to allow movement of the cover toward the open position;
• wherein the member is configured to hold the cover in a blocked state to prevent movement of the cover toward the open position;
• wherein the member is configured to bend the tab during movement of the member from the disengaged position to an engaged position to hold the cover in the blocked state.