B60N2/793

Vehicle interior component

A vehicle interior component is disclosed. The component may comprise a base structure comprising a functional region configured to present a first form and a second form comprising a receptacle. The base structure may comprise an illuminated section at the functional region. The functional region may comprise a movable illuminated platform. The platform may move between an elevated state for a default form and a lowered state for the second form. The platform may be configured to be presented at a first or generally horizontal orientation and a second or generally tilted orientation. The illuminated section may comprise a perimeter of the functional region. The component may comprise an actuator configured to operate a mechanism for the functional region. The functional region may comprise wireless charging capability. The component may comprise at least one of a console; floor console; tunnel console; armrest; instrument panel; door; door panel.

Autonomous vehicles and method of rotating seats of autonomous vehicles

An autonomous vehicle may include a plurality of seats rotatably provided on a vehicle floor of the vehicle; a console device rail provided between the plurality of seats and extending in a longitudinal direction thereof; and a console device mounted on the console device rail and configured for sliding between the plurality of seats along the console device rail, the console device mounted on the console device rail via a rotation shaft to be rotatable about the rotation shaft relative to the console device rail, wherein when the console device is slid along and rotated relative to the console device rail during rotation of the seat, the interference by the seats and the console device is prevented.

INTERIOR STRUCTURE FOR VEHICLE
20230302978 · 2023-09-28 ·

An interior structure for vehicle includes a first member and a second member that can be superimposed on the first member and that is elastically deformable. A second superimposed surface of the second member includes a plurality of recesses that are open toward a first superimposed surface of the first member, and that are independent of each other without communicating with each other. The plurality of recesses include a plurality of large recesses having a large volume, and a plurality of small recesses having a smaller volume than the volume of the plurality of large recesses. Portions in which the plurality of large recesses are located form a low-elasticity portion of the second member. Portions in which the plurality of small recesses are located form a high-elasticity portion of the second member.

ARMREST FOR VEHICLE
20230294580 · 2023-09-21 ·

Disclosed herein is an inner cover of an armrest for a vehicle. The armrest includes a center lid for opening and closing a storage box, and a pair of side lids for supporting the center lid on both sides of the center lid. The side lid comprises an outer cover mounted on the outside, and an inner cover mounted on the inside, and a horizontal protrusion protruding inward. At least a part of the center lid is positioned on the horizontal protrusion. The upper frame of the metal frame is mounted between the outer cover and the inner cover to increase a structural strength.

ARMREST OPENING AND CLOSING DEVICE FOR VEHICLE
20230294581 · 2023-09-21 ·

Disclosed herein is an opening and closing device smoothly performing initial opening of an armrest. The device includes an armrest (A) mounted on an upper portion of a storage box (S). The armrest includes a pair of side lids (20) and a center lid (10). A push member (50) is mounted on the inner face of the side lid to be vertically movable, and is supported upward elastically by an elastic member, and push the center lid upward. The side lid includes an outer cover (22) and an inner cover (24). A part of a metal frame (40) is mounted between the outer cover and the inner cover.

Console assembly for vehicle interior

A vehicle interior component comprising a cover movable relative to a base and a latch mechanism configured for movement within the base for an engaged state and a disengaged state is disclosed. The latch mechanism may maintain the disengaged state after the cover has been released from the base. The latch mechanism may comprise a magnet fixed to and concealed within the cover; the magnet of the base may be concealed within the base. The component may comprise an opening mechanism for opening of the cover upon release of external force from the cover. The opening mechanism may move the latch mechanism within the base. The latch mechanism may extend through an opening in a sidewall of the base to engage the cover to secure the cover to the base.

Vehicle console assembly
11225177 · 2022-01-18 · ·

A vehicle console assembly includes a body that defines a cutout. The cut out includes a contact surface. A lid is operably coupled to the body and includes a connector that defines an engagement member. The lid is operable between a raised position, a lowered position, and an intermediate engaging position therebetween defined by a predefined opening angle. The engagement member is space-apart from the context surface when the lid is in the lowered position and engages the contact surface when the lid is in the intermediate engaging position. A biasing member is disposed proximate the connector. A hinge pin extends through the cutout, the biasing member, and the engagement member.

ADAPTABLE ARMREST FOR A SET OF VEHICLE SEAT
20210354609 · 2021-11-18 ·

The present disclosure relates to an armrest for a set of seats of a motor vehicle, the armrest comprising an internal frame, a first insert, and a second insert, the internal frame comprising a first side and a second side, wherein the first insert comprises a first surface, at least one hole, and at least one first lug, and the second insert comprises a second surface, at least one hole, and at least one second lug, wherein the first side and the second side of the internal frame each comprise at least one protuberance, the at least one protuberance being shaped for insertion into the at least one hole of the first insert or into the at least one hole of the second insert.

SYSTEM FOR MINIMIZING RISK OF TRANSMISSION OF INFECTION
20210354610 · 2021-11-18 ·

Disclosed herein are systems for minimizing the risk of transmission of SARS-CoV-2 and/or other infectious diseases between individuals in close proximity to one another. Said systems may comprise a substantially transparent shield component, a chamber component, and a suctioning component. The systems of the present disclosure are intended to remove any SARS-CoV-2 virus and/or other infectious agents that may be travelling within aerosols.

VEHICLE CONSOLE ASSEMBLY
20220009392 · 2022-01-13 · ·

A console assembly includes a body that has a front portion and a rear portion. The body defines a support extension extending from a rear portion. The support extension includes a guide and a resilient member that defines a channel. A lid is operably coupled to the body. A connector outwardly extends from the lid and is coupled to the support extension. An engagement member is positioned within the channel and is coupled to the connector and mutually engageable with the resilient member.