Center console having a stowable map pocket cover
AssigneeToyota Motor Engineering & Manufacuting North America, Inc.
InventorCharan Lota
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Abstract
A center console for an automotive vehicle includes a storage bin having a hinged lid movable between open and closed positions. The lid has an inner surface facing the bin in the closed position. An outer surface extends from the storage bin. A pocket is recessed relative to the outer surface. The pocket is spaced apart from the storage bin. A cover is releasably attachable to the outer surface for covering the pocket. The cover is releasably attachable to the inner surface of the lid for storing the cover when it is not in use.
Claims18
A center console for use in an interior of an automotive vehicle, said center console comprising:
- a storage bin having a hinged lid movable between open and closed positions, said lid having an inner surface facing the bin in the closed position;
- an outer wall extending from said storage bin;
- a pocket recessed relative to said outer wall;
- a cover being releasably attachable to said outer wall for covering said pocket, said cover being releasably attachable to said inner surface of said lid for storing said cover when it is not in use.
An automotive vehicle comprising:
- a center console disposed between front seats in an interior portion of said vehicle, said center console having an outer wall, said center console having a pocket recessed relative to said outer wall;
- a cover being releasably attachable to a first position along said outer wall for covering said pocket, said cover being releasably attachable to a second position spaced apart from said first position for storing said cover when it is not in use.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.