Vehicle interior component

A component for a vehicle interior comprising:

• (a) a base;
• (b) a cover configured to move relative to the base;
• (c) a torque hinge coupled to the base configured to hold the cover in a first position relative to the base and a second position relative to the base;
• and
• (d) a shaft configured to couple the torque hinge to the cover;
• wherein the torque hinge comprises a clamp, a brake and a fastener;
• wherein the fastener is configured to provide a clamping force to the clamp and the brake;
• and
• wherein the clamp comprises a curved portion, a first extension portion extending from the curved portion and a second extension portion opposite the first extension portion extending from the curved portion;
• wherein the first extension portion of the clamp and the second extension portion of the clamp are substantially parallel.

A method of manufacturing a component for a vehicle interior comprising the steps of:

• (a) providing a base, a cover and a shaft;
• (b) extruding a material to provide an extruded clamp;
• (c) providing a brake and a fastener;
• (d) clamping the extruded clamp and the brake with the fastener to provide a torque hinge;
• (e) assembling the shaft to the base, the cover and the torque hinge.