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Movable interior trim component having a retaining feature

A technology for interiors and components, applied in the field of movable interior components, which can solve problems such as expensive and time-consuming

Inactive Publication Date: 2014-06-18
JOHNSON CONTROLS TECH CO
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Removing the object from the internal structure (for example, by dismantling the storage compartment) can be an expensive and time-consuming process

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[0014] figure 1 is a perspective view of a typical vehicle 10 including an interior 12 with seats 14 and a center console 16 . As discussed in detail below, the center console 16 and / or other vehicle interior components may include interior trim components, such as flexible doors that enclose storage compartments. For example, some storage compartments may use flexible sliding doors having a plurality of substantially parallel ribs. These ribs may be configured to engage the track, thereby facilitating movement of the sliding door along the storage compartment opening. The sliding door may also include a cushion having a rear surface facing the interior of the storage compartment and a display surface (eg formed of an integral skin) facing the interior 12 of the vehicle 10 . Alternatively, the outer surface of the underlayment may be wrapped with a cover layer to form a flexible sliding door display surface. The rear surface may be connected to the substantially parallel ri...

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Abstract

An interior trim component includes an engagement feature configured to engage a track of a support structure to facilitate movement of the interior trim component in a direction of travel from an exposed position to a concealed position relative to the support structure. The interior trim component also includes a substrate coupled to the engagement feature and having an outer surface configured to face an interior of a vehicle. In addition, the interior trim component includes a retaining feature, extending upwardly from the outer surface. The retaining feature is positioned adjacent to a leading edge of the interior trim component relative to the direction of travel, and the retaining feature is configured to engage an object adjacent to the outer surface to block movement of the object relative to the interior trim component.

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[0001] Cross References to Related Applications [0002] This application claims priority to US Provisional Patent Application Serial No. 61 / 738,249, "Flexible Interior Components Having Retaining Features," filed December 17, 2012, Retaining Features, the entire contents of which are hereby incorporated by reference. technical field [0003] The present invention relates generally to vehicle interior components, and more particularly to movable interior components having retention features. Background technique [0004] Vehicle storage compartments can be positioned throughout the vehicle interior to store cargo and other small items. For example, the overhead console may include storage compartments suitable for storing sunglasses, driving glasses, or other items. Other storage compartments may be located in the center console, armrest, seats, door panels, or other areas of the vehicle interior. Certain storage compartments include doors configured to secure items in the...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(China)
IPC IPC(8): B60R7/04B60R13/02
CPCB60R13/0262B60R2011/0094B60N2/4686B60R7/04B60R13/02B60N3/102B60R2011/0007B60N2/793
Inventor K·D·舍伯恩
Owner JOHNSON CONTROLS TECH CO
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