GLOVE POCKET

Abstract

A glove compartment for a vehicle is disclosed. The glove compartment comprises a frame and a storage container that is translationally displaceable between a first position and a second position relative to the frame. Additionally, the storage container is also rotatable between a closed position and an open position relative to the frame.

Description

INTRODUCTION

[0001] The information provided in this section is intended to provide a general context for the disclosure. Work by the presently named inventors, to the extent described in this section, as well as aspects of the description that may not otherwise be considered prior art at the time of filing, are neither expressly nor impliedly admitted as prior art against this disclosure.

[0002] The present disclosure generally relates to a glove box for a vehicle.

[0003] Vehicles often travel long distances to their desired destination. On these long journeys, passenger comfort and convenience can significantly enhance the passenger experience. Passengers often want a storage area or other surface for working, eating, etc. while driving. However, there may be times when passengers don't need a storage area for the entire trip, which is why a movable storage area is desired.

[0004] Currently, movable trays are generally available for rear passengers, and such trays can be retracted or rotated into the driver or front passenger seat of the vehicle. However, current movable trays are not suitable for front passengers, as their design requires space in the instrument panel to store the tray when not in use. Since the instrument panel is a critical component of the vehicle that requires space for various safety features, the current movable tray design cannot be implemented for front passengers. SUMMARY

[0005] In some examples, a glove box for a vehicle includes a frame and a storage bin that is translationally displaceable between a first position and a second position relative to the frame. The storage bin is also rotatable between a closed position and an open position relative to the frame. In some examples, the storage bin is attached to the frame via a linkage configured to allow movement of the storage bin between the first position and the second position. Additionally, in some examples, the linkage includes a four-bar linkage. In some examples, the glove box for the vehicle also includes a tray movable between a retracted state and an extended state, wherein the tray extends from the frame in the extended state.In some examples, the tray is movable to the extended state when the storage bin is in one of the first position and the second position, and is prevented from moving to the extended state when the storage bin is in the other of the first position and the second position. In some examples, the glove box for the vehicle also includes a motor configured to move the tray between the extended position and the retracted position. In some examples, the tray includes at least one hinge configured to allow the tray to fold upon itself. Additionally, in some examples, the glove box is installed in a vehicle.

[0006] In some examples, a glove box for a vehicle includes a frame, a storage bin translationally translatable between a first position and a second position relative to the frame, and a tray movable between a retracted state disposed within the frame and an extended state extending from the frame. The tray is movable to the extended state when the storage bin is in one of the first position and the second position and is prevented from moving to the extended state when the storage bin is in the other of the first position and the second position. Additionally, in some examples, the storage bin is attached to the frame via a linkage configured to enable movement of the storage bin between the first position and the second position.In some examples, the linkage includes a four-bar linkage. In some examples, the storage bin is rotatable relative to the frame between a closed position and an open position. Additionally, in some examples, the glove box for the vehicle also includes a motor configured to move the bin between the extended position and the retracted position. In some examples, the bin includes at least one hinge configured to allow the bin to fold upon itself. Additionally, in some examples, the glove box is installed in a vehicle.

[0007] In some examples, a vehicle includes an instrument panel and a door rotatable relative to the instrument panel between a closed position restricting access to a storage compartment and an open position allowing access to the storage compartment. The door is also translatable between a first position and a second position relative to the instrument panel. Additionally, the vehicle includes a tray disposed within the instrument panel and movable between a retracted position disposed within the instrument panel and an extended position extending from the instrument panel.The shelf is prevented by the door from moving from the retracted position to the extended position when the door is in either the first position or the second position, and can move from the retracted position to the extended position when the door is in the other of the first position and the second position.

[0008] In some examples, the storage bin is attached to the instrument panel via a linkage configured to allow movement of the storage bin between the first position and the second position. In some examples, the linkage includes a four-bar linkage. In some examples, the vehicle also includes a motor configured to move the tray between the extended position and the retracted position. In some examples, the tray includes at least one hinge configured to allow the tray to fold upon itself. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0009] The drawings described herein are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of the present disclosure. Fig. 1 is a perspective exterior view of a vehicle; Fig. 2 is an interior perspective view of the vehicle having an instrument panel including a glove box according to the present disclosure; Fig. 3 is a side perspective view of a glove box according to the present disclosure; Fig. 4 is a perspective view of a glove box having a storage bin in an open position according to the present disclosure; Fig. 5 is a side perspective view of a glove box having a storage bin in a second position according to the present disclosure; Fig. 6 is a side perspective view of a glove box having a storage bin in an extended position according to the present disclosure; Fig. 7 is a side perspective view of a glove box having a storage bin in an extended position according to the present disclosure; Fig. 8 is a side elevational view of a glove box having a storage bin in a first position according to the present disclosure; Fig. 9 is a side elevational view of a glove box having a storage bin in a second position and a tray in a retracted position according to the present disclosure; and Fig. 10 is a side elevational view of a glove box having a storage bin in a second position and a tray in an extended position according to the present disclosure.

[0010] Corresponding reference symbols indicate corresponding parts in all drawings. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0011] Example configurations will now be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Example configurations are provided so that this disclosure will be thorough and will fully convey the scope of the disclosure to those skilled in the art. Specific details, such as examples of particular components, devices, and methods, are set forth to provide a thorough understanding of the configurations of the present disclosure. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that specific details need not be employed, that example configurations may be embodied in many different forms, and that the specific details and example configurations should not be construed to limit the scope of the disclosure.

[0012] The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing specific example configurations only and is not intended to be limiting. As used herein, the singular articles "a," "a," and "the" include the plural forms unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. The terms "comprises," "comprising," "including," and "comprise" are inclusive and therefore specify the presence of stated features, steps, operations, integers, elements, and / or components, but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, operations, elements, components, and / or groups thereof.The procedure steps, processes, and operations described herein should not be construed as necessarily being performed in the particular order explained or illustrated, unless expressly identified as such. Additional or alternative steps may be used.

[0013] When an element or layer is described as being "on" or "engaging with" another element or layer, or as being "connected" or "coupled" or "attached" to it, it may be directly on or engaging with, connected, coupled, or attached to the other element or layer, or there may be intervening elements or layers. Conversely, when an element is described as being "directly on" or "directly engaging with" another element or layer, or as being "directly connected" or "directly coupled" or "attached" to it, there must be no intervening elements or layers. Other words used to describe the relationship between elements should be interpreted similarly (e.g.,(e.g., "between" versus "directly between," "adjacent" or "contiguous" versus "directly adjacent" or "directly adjacent," etc.). As used herein, the term "and / or" includes all combinations of one or more of the related listed items.

[0014] The terms first, second, third, etc., may be used herein to describe various elements, components, regions, layers, and / or sections. These elements, components, regions, layers, and / or sections should not be limited by these terms. These terms may only be used to distinguish one element, component, region, layer, or section from another region, layer, or section. Terms such as "first," "second," and other numerical terms do not imply a sequence or order unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.Thus, a first element, component, region, layer, or section discussed below could be referred to as a second element, component, region, layer, or section without departing from the teachings of the example configurations.

[0015] For the purposes of this application, which includes the definitions below, the term "module" may be replaced by the term "circuit". The term "module" may refer to, be part of, or include: an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC), a digital, analog, or mixed analog / digital discrete circuit, a digital, analog, or mixed analog / digital integrated circuit, a combinational logic circuit, a field-programmable gate array (FPGA), a processor (shared, dedicated, or group) executing code, a memory (shared, dedicated, or group) storing code executed by a processor, other suitable hardware components that provide the described functionality, or a combination of some or all of the foregoing components, such as in a system on a chip.

[0016] The term “code,” as used above, may include software, firmware, and / or microcode and may refer to programs, routines, functions, classes, and / or objects. The term “shared processor” includes a single processor that executes code from multiple modules, in part or in the aggregate. The term “group processor” includes a processor that, in combination with additional processors, executes code from one or more modules, in part or in the aggregate. The term “shared memory” includes a single memory that stores code from multiple modules, in part or in the aggregate. The term “group memory” includes memory that, in combination with additional memory, stores code from one or more modules, in part or in the aggregate. The term “memory” is a subset of the term “computer-readable medium.”The term "computer-readable medium" does not encompass transitory electrical and electromagnetic signals propagating through a medium and can therefore be considered tangible and non-transitory storage. Non-limiting examples of non-transitory storage include tangible, computer-readable medium, including non-volatile memory, magnetic memory, and optical memory.

[0017] The devices and methods described in this application may be implemented in part or in their entirety by one or more computer programs executed by one or more processors. The computer programs include processor-executable instructions stored on at least one non-transitory, tangible, computer-readable medium. The computer programs may also include or rely on stored data.

[0018] A software application (i.e., a software resource) may refer to computer software that causes a computing device to perform a task. In some examples, a software application may be referred to as an "application," "app," or "program." Example applications include, but are not limited to, system diagnostic applications, system management applications, system maintenance applications, word processing applications, spreadsheet applications, messaging applications, media streaming applications, social networking applications, and gaming applications.

[0019] Non-transitory memory may be physical devices used to temporarily or permanently store programs (e.g., instruction sequences) or data (e.g., program status information) for use by a computing device. Non-transitory memory may be volatile and / or non-volatile addressable semiconductor memory. Examples of non-volatile memory include, but are not limited to, flash memory and read-only memory (ROM) / programmable read-only memory (PROM) / erasable programmable read-only memory (EPROM) / electronically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM) (e.g., typically used for firmware, such as boot programs).Examples of volatile memory include, but are not limited to, random access memory (RAM), dynamic random access memory (DRAM), static random access memory (SRAM), phase change memory (PCM), and floppy disks or tapes.

[0020] These computer programs (also known as programs, software, software applications, or code) comprise machine instructions for a programmable processor and may be implemented in a high-level procedural and / or object-oriented language and / or assembly / machine language. As used herein, the terms "machine-readable medium" and "computer-readable medium" refer to any computer program product, non-transitory computer-readable medium, device, and / or apparatus (e.g., magnetic disks, optical disks, memories, programmable logic devices (PLDs)) designed to provide machine instructions and / or data to a programmable processor, including a machine-readable medium that receives machine instructions as a machine-readable signal. The term "machine-readable signal" refers to any signal designed to provide machine instructions and / or data to a programmable processor.

[0021] Various implementations of the systems and techniques described herein may be realized in digital electronic and / or optical circuits, integrated circuits, purpose-built ASICs (Application Specific Integrated Circuits), computer hardware, firmware, software, and / or combinations thereof. These various implementations may include implementation in one or more computer programs executable and / or interpretable on a programmable system comprising at least one programmable processor, which may be used for special or general purposes and is coupled to receive data and instructions from and transmit data and instructions to a storage system, and at least one input device and at least one output device.

[0022] The processes and logic flows described in this specification may be performed by one or more programmable processors, also known as data processing hardware, which run one or more computer programs to perform functions by responding to input data and generating output. The processes and logic flows may also be performed by special-purpose logic circuits, such as an FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array) or an ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit). Processors suitable for executing a computer program include, for example, both general-purpose and special-purpose microprocessors, as well as one or more processors of any type of digital computer. In general, a processor receives instructions and data from one or more read-only memory or random-access memory, or both.The essential elements of a computer are a processor for executing instructions, and one or more memory devices for storing instructions and data. Generally, a computer will also include, or be operatively coupled to, one or more mass storage devices for storing data, such as magnetic, magneto-optical, or optical disks, or to receive or transfer data to or from them, or both. However, a computer is not required to have such devices. Computer-readable media suitable for storing computer program instructions and data includes all forms of non-volatile memory, media, and storage devices, including, for example, semiconductor memory devices, such as EPROM, EEPROM, and flash memory devices; magnetic disks, such as internal hard disks or removable disks; magneto-optical disks; and CD-ROM and DVD-ROM disks.The processor and memory can be supplemented by or integrated into special logic circuits.

[0023] To enable interaction with a user, one or more aspects of the disclosure may be implemented on a computer having a display device, such as a CRT (cathode ray tube), LCD (liquid crystal display) monitor, or a touchscreen for displaying information to the user, and optionally a keyboard and pointing device, such as a mouse or trackball, for the user to provide input to the computer. Other types of devices may also be used to enable interaction with the user; for example, the user may receive any form of sensory feedback, such as visual feedback, auditory feedback, or tactile feedback, and user input may be received in any form, including auditory, voice, or tactile input.Additionally, a computer may interact with a user by sending and receiving documents to and from a device used by the user, for example, by sending web pages to a web browser on a client device of the user in response to requests received from the web browser.

[0024] While a number of implementations have been described, it should be understood that various changes may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the disclosure. Accordingly, other embodiments are intended to be within the scope of the following claims.

[0025] With reference to Fig. 1-10, a glove compartment 20 for a vehicle 10 is disclosed. The glove compartment 20 includes a frame 22 and a storage container 24. In general, as in Fig. 1 and Fig. 2, the glove compartment 20 is used in a vehicle. Although in Fig. 1, the vehicle 10 may be any passenger vehicle, including, but not limited to, an aircraft, a land vehicle, or a watercraft. As shown in Fig. 2, the vehicle 10 may include an interior having a windshield 28 and an instrument panel 30 disposed below the windshield 28. The instrument panel 30 extends between the driver-side door and the passenger-side door below the windshield 28.

[0026] As in Fig. 3-10, the frame 22 is configured to be inserted into the instrument panel 30. In some examples, the frame 22 is fixedly coupled to the instrument panel 30 such that the frame 22 is not movable relative to the instrument panel 30. This configuration allows for the movement of other components relative to the frame 22 while the glove box 20 remains securely coupled to the instrument panel 30. However, various other configurations have been contemplated. With continued reference to the Fig. 3-10, the frame 22 includes a top wall portion 32 and a rear wall portion 34, which portions define an interior space for receiving the storage container 24. The top wall portion 32 and the rear wall portion 34 extend generally perpendicular to each other and are additionally coupled by corresponding side wall portions 36. In the illustrated example, the top wall portion 32 and the rear wall portion 34 are generally rectangular, while the side wall portions 36 have a triangular shape. In other words, in the illustrated example, the top wall portion 32, the rear wall portion 34, and the side wall portions 36 form half a rectangular prism cut on a diagonal. However, various other configurations have been contemplated.

[0027] Additionally, the frame 22 includes a storage housing portion 38 disposed atop the upper wall portion 32. In the illustrated example, the storage housing portion 38 is generally rectangular and includes a top wall 40 and a bottom wall 42 coupled to corresponding side walls that define an interior space for receiving a tray 76. In some examples, an interior surface 64 of the storage housing portion 38 includes one or more tracks configured to allow the tray 76 to slide thereon. In some examples, one or more of the top wall 40 and the bottom wall 42 have a greater depth than the upper wall portion 32 such that the storage housing portion 38 extends further than the upper wall portion 32.Additionally, in the illustrated example, the storage housing portion 38 has a smaller width than the top wall portion 32 to allow additional components to be coupled to the top wall portion 32. However, various other configurations have been contemplated. Moreover, in some examples, the top wall 40 of the storage housing portion 38 extends farther than the bottom wall 42 and forms a flange 44 configured to be coupled to the storage container 24. The flange 44 may be in line with the remainder of the top wall 40 or may extend from the top wall 40 at an angle, if desired.

[0028] With reference still to Fig. 3-10, in the illustrated example, the frame 22 includes a pair of curved side extensions 46 that extend outwardly from the side wall portions 36. In some examples, the side extensions 46 are slightly curved as they extend from the side wall portions 36 toward the top wall 40, but various other configurations are also contemplated. The curved side extensions 46 are configured to couple to the storage bin 24 and enclose the storage bin 24 when the storage bin 24 is in the closed door position. However, various other configurations have also been contemplated. In some examples, the frame 22 is made of steel, but it is also contemplated that the frame 22 could be made of another material, including, but not limited to, aluminum or a plastic polymer.

[0029] With reference still to the Fig. 3-10, the storage bin 24 is coupled to the frame 22 and includes a storage bin base 50 and a storage bin door 52. Additionally, at least a portion of the storage bin 24 is configured to rotate between an open door position and a closed door position and to translate between a first position and a second position, as discussed in more detail below.

[0030] With reference still to the Fig. 3-10, the storage bin base 50 is configured to be coupled directly to the frame 22. Additionally, the storage bin base 50 is configured to be at least partially housed within the frame 22 and disposed below the storage housing portion 38. Furthermore, the storage bin 24 is shaped to fit within the interior of the frame 22. The storage bin base 50 also includes a door coupling portion 54 configured to accept engagement with the storage bin door 52. In the illustrated example, the door coupling portion 54 includes a bar 56 extending between the side wall portions 36 and the rear portion opposite the top portion. The bar 56 is configured to be coupled to the storage bin door 52, and the bar 56 is further configured to allow the storage bin door 52 to rotate thereon.The door coupling portion 54 may also include one or more components of a locking mechanism 68 configured to secure the storage bin door 52 to the storage bin base in the door closed position. Additionally, the door coupling portion 54 may include additional components and / or be of any shape or size that conforms to the storage bin door 52 to ensure that an interior space 64 of the storage bin 24 is sealed when the storage bin door 52 is in the door closed position.

[0031] The storage bin door 52 includes a bin portion 60 and a door portion 62 that are fixedly coupled together. The bin portion 60 includes an interior surface that defines the interior space 64 configured for storage. In the illustrated example, the interior space 64 configured for storage has a generally triangular shape such that the depth of the interior space is smaller toward the bottom of the storage bin 24 and gradually widens toward the top. However, it is contemplated that the bin portion 60 could have any size and shape configured to couple to the frame 22 and the storage bin base 50. The door portion 62 includes an exterior surface 66 that has a generally smooth surface configured to conform to the instrument panel 30.Additionally, the door portion 62 includes the user locking mechanism 68 to secure the door portion 62 to the storage bin base 50 in a closed door position. Furthermore, in some examples, the user locking mechanism 68 may engage one or more corresponding components disposed on the storage bin base 50 to secure the door portion 62 to the storage bin base 50 in the closed door position. Additionally, the user locking mechanism 68 includes a user-activated portion configured to allow the user to actuate the user locking mechanism 68 and move the door portion 62 between the closed door position and the open door position.

[0032] Still referring to the example illustrated in FIG., the door of the storage bin 52 is movable between a closed position and an open position. More specifically, the door of the storage bin 52 is rotatable relative to the frame 22 between the closed door position and the open door position. As described above, the storage bin door 52 can rotate about the rod 56 of the frame 22, so that the storage bin door 52 is movable relative to the frame 22. Since the storage bin door 52 is movable relative to the frame 22, and the frame 22 is mounted in the instrument panel 30, the storage bin door 52 is also rotatable relative to the instrument panel 30 between the closed door position and the open door position.When the storage bin door 52 is in the closed door position, access to a storage compartment is restricted, and when the storage bin door 52 is in the open door position, access to the storage compartment is possible, so that the interior of the storage bin 24 is visible.

[0033] As in Fig. 3-10, the storage bin 24, including the storage bin base 50 and the storage bin door 52, is translationally displaceable between the first position and the second position relative to the frame 22 and the instrument panel 30. In some examples, the storage bin 24 is attached to the frame 22 via a linkage configured to allow movement of the storage bin 24 between the first position and the second position. In the illustrated example, the storage bin 24 is attached to the frame 22 using four-bar linkages 70. Each of the bar linkages 70 is coupled to one another near the four corners of the frame 22 and the storage bin 24, respectively. Additionally, one or more of the bar linkages 70 are coupled to a stepper motor 74 configured to move the storage bin 24 between the first position and the second position.In the illustrated example, two stepper motors 74 are provided, mounted on the upper wall portion 32 on either side of the tray housing portion 38 and coupled to the upper rod joints 70. However, various other configurations have also been contemplated.

[0034] In one of the first position and the second position, the storage container 24 engages the top wall 40 of the tray housing section 38, preventing the tray 76 from moving into the extended position. In the other of the first position and the second position, the storage container 24 has translated away from the top wall 40 of the tray housing section 38 and is disposed below the bottom wall 42 of the tray housing section 38, allowing the tray 76 to move into the extended position.In one example, the first position is the position in which the storage container 24 is engaged with the top wall 40 of the tray housing section 38, thereby preventing the tray 76 from moving to the extended position, and the second position is the position in which the storage container 24 has translated away from the top wall 40 of the tray housing section 38 and is disposed below the bottom wall 42 of the tray housing section 38, allowing the tray 76 to move to the extended position. However, the reverse case has also been contemplated.

[0035] With reference still to the Fig. 1-10, the glove compartment 20 also includes the tray 76. In the illustrated example, the tray 76 is generally rectangular and includes thicker side portions configured to engage the rails of the storage housing portion 38 and a substantially flat portion. In some examples, the substantially flat portion includes a hinge 78 configured to allow the tray 76 to fold upon itself, see Fig. 6 and Fig. 7. During use, the user can unfold the tray 76 at the hinge 78 to provide more usable surface space. Additionally, the tray 76 can be of any size and shape configured to be accommodated within the tray housing section 38.

[0036] Additionally, the tray 76 is movable between a retracted state and an extended state. The movement of the tray 76 between the retracted state and the extended state is a translational movement. In the retracted state, the tray 76 is fully housed within the tray housing portion 38 and / or the instrument panel 30 and is not visible to the vehicle front passenger. In the extended state, the tray 76 extends from the frame 22 and is usable by the vehicle front passenger. Additionally, the tray 76 is movable to the extended state when the storage bin 24 is in one of the first position and the second position, and is prevented from moving to the extended state when the storage bin 24 is in the other of the first position and the second position.Additionally, it is contemplated that the tray 76 may additionally or alternatively be used as a mount for an electronic device such that the electronic device may be coupled to the tray 76 to provide a better hands-free display.

[0037] With reference still to the Fig. 1-10, the glove box 20 includes a motor 80 configured to move the tray 76 between the extended position and the retracted position. In the illustrated example, the motor 80 is disposed on the upper wall portion 32 of the frame 22 and below the tray housing portion 38. However, it is also contemplated that the motor 80 could be disposed in a different location, as desired. Additionally, in the illustrated example, the motor 80 is an electric motor; however, other types of motors may be employed. In some examples, the motor 80 is user-activated, such that the glove box 20 includes a user-activated button configured to move the tray 76 between the extended position and the retracted position.

[0038] In operation, the glove box 20 begins with the storage bin door 52 in the closed door position and the storage bin 24 in one of the first position or the second position such that the storage bin 24 engages the top wall 40 of the storage housing portion 38 such that the tray 76 is in the retracted position. If desired, the vehicle passenger can actuate the locking mechanism to move the storage bin door 52 from the closed door position to the open position to gain access to the interior of the storage bin 24. After gaining access to the interior of the storage bin 24, the vehicle passenger can slide the door back to the closed door position to reactivate the locking mechanism.When the tray 76 is desired, the vehicle passenger can press the user-activated button, which activates the stepper motors 74 to move the storage bin 24 to the other of the first position or the second position, such that the storage bin 24 is moved below the storage housing section 38. The motor is then activated to move the tray 76 from the retracted position to the extended position. When the user wishes to return the tray 76 to the retracted position, the user can press the user-activated button again, which first activates the motor 80 to move the tray 76 from the extended position to the retracted position. Then, the stepper motors 74 are activated to return the storage bin 24 to the original position, such that the storage bin 24 engages the top wall 40 of the storage housing section 38.

[0039] With further reference to the Fig. 1-10, the glove box 20 advantageously provides additional comfort and function to vehicle passengers by providing a dual-function glove box that includes secure interior storage and an optional tray 76 feature. Furthermore, the glove box 20 fits within the conventional parameters of the glove box 20 such that the space within the instrument panel 30 is not compromised by the glove box 20, enhancing comfort and function for the vehicle passenger without sacrificing vehicle safety features.

[0040] The foregoing description has been provided for purposes of illustration and description. It is not intended to be exhaustive or limiting of the disclosure. Individual elements or features of a particular configuration are generally not limited to that particular configuration, but are optionally interchangeable and may be used in a selected configuration even if not specifically shown or described. They may also be modified in many ways. Such variations are not to be considered a departure from the disclosure, and all such changes are intended to be included within the scope of the disclosure.

Claims

[1] Glove compartment for a vehicle, the glove compartment comprising: a frame; and a storage container that is translationally displaceable between a first position and a second position relative to the frame, and rotatable between a closed position and an open position relative to the frame. [2] The glove box of claim 1, wherein the storage container is attached to the frame by a linkage configured to allow movement of the storage container between the first position and the second position. [3] Glove compartment according to claim 2, wherein the linkage comprises a four-bar linkage. [4] The glove box of claim 1, further comprising a stepper motor configured to rotate the storage container between the closed position and the open position. [5] The glove box of claim 1, further comprising a tray movable between a retracted state and an extended state, the tray extending from the frame in the extended state. [6] The glove box according to claim 5, wherein the tray is movable to the extended state when the storage box is in one of the first position and the second position, and is prevented from moving to the extended state when the storage box is in the other of the first position and the second position. [7] The glove box of claim 5, further comprising a motor configured to move the tray between the extended position and the retracted position. [8] The glove box of claim 5, wherein the tray includes at least one hinge configured to allow the tray to fold upon itself. [9] The glove box of claim 1, wherein the frame is configured to be inserted into an instrument panel of the vehicle. [10] A vehicle including the glove box according to claim 1.

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