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US 7,513,007 B2Granted
Vehicle storage console
AssigneeGM Global Technology Operations LLC
InventorAdrian B. Chernoff
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Abstract
A storage console for a vehicle includes a vacuum cleaner. In an exemplary embodiment, the console includes an interface at which the vacuum cleaner is releasably affixed to the console. The console may include a hose operatively connected to the vacuum cleaner whereby suction from the vacuum cleaner is transferred through the hose. The interface may include electrical contacts for recharging a battery in the vacuum cleaner.
Claims13
A vehicle, comprising:
- a vehicle floor at least partially defining a passenger space;
- a console mounted with respect to said vehicle floor and located within said passenger space, said console defining a plurality of chambers;
- a vacuum apparatus at least partially positioned in one of said chambers and configured to selectively generate suction;
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- a lid being selectively moveable to cover one of said chambers;
- wherein said lid defines generally cylindrical concavities;
- wherein said console has a heating and cooling system in thermal communication with said generally cylindrical concavities of said lid.
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