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US 2021/0276466 A1Published application
Vehicle console with modular accessories
AssigneeFaurecia Interior Systems, Inc.
InventorsCedric KETELS, Thomas DESSAPT, Davide DI CENSO, Abdelkarim CHAIBLAINE, Andreos KAPLANOV, Robert FITZPATRICK
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Abstract
A removable console for use in a row of vehicle seating includes a base and receptacles formed along the base. One of a plurality of interchangeable and accessory modules can be attached to the console base in each receptacle and optionally powered by the console base when installed. A latch holds each installed accessory module in the respective receptacle. Each latch can include electrical contacts to power an installed module.
Claims15
A console for use in a passenger cabin of a vehicle, the console comprising:
- a console base configured for removable attachment in the passenger cabin of the vehicle;
- a receptacle formed along the console base and configured for removable attachment of a plurality of interchangeable accessory modules;
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- a power transmitter for providing electrical power from a power source to an installed one of the accessory modules,
- wherein at least one of the interchangeable accessory modules comprises a power receiver for receiving electrical power from the power source when installed in the receptacle.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.