Modular lock assembly for a vehicle storage bin

A vehicle storage bin comprising:

• a housing;
• a first receiver coupled to the housing;
• a door;
• a second receiver coupled to the door;
• a latch installed on one of the first and second receivers;
• a striker installed on the other of the first and second receivers;
• a signal receiver circuitry receiving a control signal;
• and
• an actuator for actuating the latch with an actuator between locked and unlocked positions in response to the control signal.

A vehicle comprising:

• a storage bin comprising:
• a housing;
• a first receiver coupled to the housing;
• a door;
• a second receiver coupled to the door;
• and
• a lock assembly comprising:
• a latch installed on one of the first and second receivers;
• a striker installed on the other of the first and second receivers;
• a signal receiver circuitry receiving a control signal;
• and
• an actuator for actuating the latch with an actuator between locked and unlocked positions in response to the control signal.