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Inductively coupled bin light

A current and storage box technology, applied in lighting circuits, transportation and packaging, passenger space, etc., can solve problems such as operator distraction

Active Publication Date: 2016-07-20
FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC
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However, particularly in the case of interior lights 19 for storage compartments, it can be a challenge to properly route the wiring to provide current to the light source 19 without interfering with other systems due to space constraints.
Likewise, the placement of switches or other means for activating the light source 19 can also be a challenge with the available space
Additionally, in a motor vehicle, having to manually activate the light source 19 distracts the operator
Not to mention, including these features presents additional design and component cost challenges for manufacturers

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[0016] To address the aforementioned issues, the present disclosure is directed to a motor vehicle storage bin 20 that includes an inductively coupled lighting system. refer to figure 2 The storage box 20 includes a storage compartment 12, a hinged lid 14, and a pivoting hinge structure 16 hingedly connecting the two. The hinged cover 14 may include a top mounted armrest assembly 22 of various constructions known in the art.

[0017] Set within the elements of the pivot hinge 16 is a light source 28 (see Figure 4 ) the transmitter 24 and the receiver 26 that provide current, and the light source 28 is used to provide illumination for the interior of the storage chamber 12 . It should be appreciated that in alternative embodiments, the positions of the transmitter 24 and receiver 26 may be rotated 90 degrees, ie, reversed relative to each other, and still achieve the same purpose as described below. The transmitter 24 is wired to a source of electrical current, typically th...

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Abstract

A storage bin for a motor vehicle includes a storage bin storage compartment and a storage bin lid hingedly connected to the storage compartment. The lid includes a light source disposed to illuminate an interior of the storage compartment. A transmitter and a receiver are provided for providing an electrical current to the hinged storage bin light source. The transmitter is a first coil disposed in a first portion of a pivoting hinge assembly of the storage bin and the receiver is a second coil disposed in a second portion of the pivoting hinge assembly, the second coil electrically communicating with the light source. In use, a current is supplied to the light source when the transmitter and receiver are disposed adjacent to one another by pivoting the storage bin lid to an open configuration.

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technical field [0001] The present disclosure relates generally to motor vehicle storage bins, and more particularly, to motor vehicle storage bins including interior lighting systems powered by inductive coupling. Background technique [0002] Referring to FIG. 1 , it is known to provide a storage compartment assembly 10 , such as in an automobile console, which assembly 10 typically includes a storage compartment 12 , a storage compartment cover 14 , and a hinge mechanism 16 connecting the two. At a high level, a typical hinge includes a flap 17, a central pivot member 18, colloquially referred to as a "knuckle," and a hinge pin that hingedly connects the two to allow pivoting of the lid 14 from a closed configuration to an open configuration. (not shown). Also typically included is a light source 19 arranged to allow illumination of the interior of the storage compartment 12 for the convenience of the motor vehicle operator and / or passengers. [0003] Light sources requ...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(China)
IPC IPC(8): B60R7/06B60Q3/02
CPCB60R7/06B60Q2500/00B60R13/0838B60Q3/225B60R7/04B60R11/00B60Q3/80B60R2011/0094
Inventor 斯图尔特·C·萨尔特阿里·阿马尔康奈尔·路易斯·加德纳
Owner FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC