Reversible writing surface for soft armrest applications

A technology for handrails and mounting pins, which can be used in handrails, special positions of vehicles, vehicle components, etc., to solve problems such as inability to provide comfort for vehicle occupants and undesired structures.

Active Publication Date: 2018-08-03
FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC
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While the clipboard provides a writing surface, it may slide and / or move along the armrest during use, especially if the clipboard is longer than the width of the armrest and is likely to bump into vehicle occupants
Also, vehicle occupants must remember to carry a clipboard and find an accessible storage location in the vehicle when not in use
[0004] Although the soft compressible material of the armrest could be replaced with a hard surface, such a structure would be undesirable since it would not provide a comfortable surface for the vehicle occupants when used as an armrest

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[0017] As required, detailed embodiments of the present invention are disclosed herein; however, it is to be understood that the disclosed embodiments are merely exemplary of the invention, which may be embodied in various and alternative forms. The figures are not necessarily to scale; some features may be exaggerated or minimized to show details of particular components. Therefore, specific structural and functional details disclosed herein are not to be interpreted as limiting, but merely as a representative basis for teaching one skilled in the art to variously employ the present invention.

[0018] refer to Figure 1A , shows an exemplary arrangement of the vehicle console 10 . The vehicle console 10 includes a base member 12 , an armrest unit 14 and a rear panel 16 . Base member 12 may be disposed between adjacent vehicle seats (not shown), and may include storage compartment 18 therein (in Figure 4 to Figure 6 best shown in ). The armrest unit 14 is connected to the...

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Disclosed is a reversible writing surface for soft armrest applications. An armrest unit is disclosed that is selectively moveable between a first configuration, whereby the armrest is used as a traditional armrest, and a second configuration, whereby the armrest is usable as a writing surface. The armrest unit comprises an armrest and a mounting pin. The armrest has a first section constructed ofa compressible material and a second section connected to one side of the first section and constructed of a non-compressible material. The mounting pin engages a mounting channel in the armrest. Thearmrest is selectively rotatable about the mounting pin to move the armrest 180 degrees between the first configuration and the second configuration. A method of operating the armrest unit is also disclosed.

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technical field [0001] The present disclosure relates to a selectively retractable hard writing surface included in a center console armrest of a vehicle. Background technique [0002] There are many car owners who use their vehicles as mobile offices. Therefore, it may be necessary to take notes or do other writing at times. However, when sitting in a vehicle, there is no writing surface readily available other than the armrest in the vehicle console. However, the armrest is not designed to be used as a writing surface. Instead, it is usually constructed of a soft, compressible material designed for the comfort of the passenger's or vehicle driver's arms. [0003] One option for providing a writing surface is for the vehicle occupant to carry a separate clipboard. While the clipboard may provide a writing surface, it may slide and / or move along the armrest during use, especially if the clipboard is longer than the width of the armrest and is likely to bump into vehicle ...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(China)
IPC IPC(8): B60N2/75B60N3/00
CPCB60N2/79B60N3/002B60N3/001B60N2/753
Inventor 詹姆士·哈德利·马尔特克里斯托弗·雅各布·洛克伍德
Owner FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC
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