Adjustable armrest

A vehicle console comprising:

• a base;
• an armrest support member coupled to the base and movable in a linear direction between a first position and a second position;
• a release mechanism configured to selectively engage the armrest support member to retain the armrest support member between the first position and the second position, the release mechanism including a rail and at least one cam member configured to pivot between an engaged position with the rail and a disengaged position with the rail;
• wherein the armrest support is movable between the first position and the second position when the cam member is in the disengaged position;
• wherein the armrest support member is frictionally retained at any point along a range of movement thereof.

A method of inhibiting the movement of a vehicle armrest that includes a base and an armrest support member movable between a forward position and a rearward position, the method comprising:

• providing a release mechanism having a user interface and a cam member reasonably engageable with a rail;
• operating the user interface pivots the cam to disengage the rail so that friction is reduced between the cam and the rail sufficient to permit movement of the armrest support member;
• moving the armrest support member between the forward position and the rearward position;
• releasing the user interface whereby the cam pivots to engage the rail to applies sufficient friction to inhibit movement of the armrest support member.