Slidably released center console

Abstract

The present disclosure provides a "slideable release center console". A vehicle includes a floor and a center console supported by the floor. The center console includes a bottom portion adjacent the floor and openings. At least some of the openings have an enlarged portion spaced from the bottom portion and a slot portion extending from the enlarged portion to the bottom portion. A fastener is disposed in the enlarged portion and is fixed relative to the floor.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention generally relates to a vehicle central control console assembly. Background Technology

[0002] During a vehicle collision, occupants may move in the direction affected by the vehicle's momentum. Some vehicle collisions (e.g., side impacts, frontal offset impacts, far-side oblique impacts, near-side oblique impacts, etc.) may cause occupants to move at an angle toward vehicle components, such as pillars, doors, or the center console. In such cases, the occupant's momentum may cause their lower body to collide with the center console. Summary of the Invention

[0003] A vehicle includes a floor and a center console supported by the floor. The center console includes a bottom adjacent to the floor and openings. At least some of the openings have enlarged portions spaced apart from the bottom and slotted portions extending from the enlarged portions to the bottom. Fasteners are disposed in the enlarged portions and secured relative to the floor.

[0004] The fastener may include a shaft having a cross-section larger than the slot portion.

[0005] The slot portion can slide relative to the axis.

[0006] The slot portion can deform relative to the fastener.

[0007] The opening can slide relative to the axis.

[0008] The opening can deform relative to the fastener.

[0009] The central console may include a first side and a second side spaced apart from the first side along the cross-vehicle direction. At least some of the openings may be provided on the first side.

[0010] The vehicle may include a driver's seat and a passenger seat spaced apart from each other along the lateral direction of the vehicle. The first side may be located adjacent to the passenger seat.

[0011] The central control console may include a hole on the second side and a fastener disposed in and completely surrounded by the hole. The hole can be fixed relative to the floor.

[0012] At least some of the openings may be provided on the second side.

[0013] The central control console may include a hole disposed on at least one of the first side and the second side, and a fastener disposed in and completely surrounded by the hole. The hole may be spaced apart from the opening along a longitudinal axis.

[0014] The hole can be fixed relative to the floor. The central console can pivot about the fastener in the hole.

[0015] The central control console may include a slot disposed on at least one of the first side and the second side. The slot may be spaced apart from the opening along the longitudinal axis. Fasteners may be disposed in the slots and fixed relative to the floor. The central control console may be movable relative to the fasteners in the slots.

[0016] The vehicle may include a dashboard. The center console may be adjacent to the dashboard. The center console may include a first side, which is releasably connected to the dashboard.

[0017] The center console may include a second side, which is spaced apart from the first side along the lateral direction of the vehicle. The second side may be releasably connected to the dashboard.

[0018] The central console may include a front portion and a rear portion spaced apart from the front portion along the longitudinal axis. The openings may be spaced apart from each other along the longitudinal axis. The openings may be located adjacent to the rear portion of the central console. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 It is a perspective view of the vehicle including the center console in the engaged position.

[0020] Figure 2A This is the rear view of the center console in its engaged position.

[0021] Figure 2B This is the rear view of the center console in its disengaged position.

[0022] Figure 3A It is a side view of the central console, including the opening with the enlarged section and the slotted section.

[0023] Figure 3B This is a magnified view of the fasteners set in the opening when the central console is in the engaged position.

[0024] Figure 3C It is when the central console is released from the engaged position to the disengaged position that it passes through. Figure 3B A cross-sectional view of the fastener.

[0025] Figure 4A This is a side view of one embodiment of the first side of the central console.

[0026] Figure 4B This is a side view of one embodiment of the second side of the central console.

[0027] Figure 5A This is a side view of another embodiment of the first side of the central console.

[0028] Figure 5B yes Figure 5A A side view of an embodiment of the second side of the central console. Detailed Implementation

[0029] Referring to the accompanying drawings, where like reference numerals denote the same parts in several views, a vehicle 10 is generally shown. The vehicle 10 includes a floor 12 and a center console 14 supported by the floor 12. During a vehicle collision, an occupant may be forced into the center console 14. Specifically, the lower body of an occupant may collide with the center console 14 during a vehicle collision (e.g., a side collision, a frontal oblique collision, etc.). In this case, the center console 14 can be... Figure 1 , Figure 2A , Figure 3A and Figure 3B The engagement position can be slidably released to Figure 2B and Figure 3C The disengagement position is shown in the diagram. When the central console 14 is slidably released from the floor 12, the central console 14 absorbs energy from the lower body of the occupant.

[0030] The center console 14 includes a bottom 16 near the floor 12 and openings 18. At least some of the openings 18 have enlarged portions 20 spaced apart from the bottom 16 and slotted portions 22 extending from the enlarged portions 20 to the bottom 16. Fasteners 24 are disposed in the enlarged portions 20 and secured relative to the floor 12. When an occupant's lower body collides with the center console 14, the occupant's lower body exerts a force on the center console 14. When the force is sufficient to remove the fasteners 24 from the enlarged portions 20 through the slotted portions 22, the center console 14 is slidably released from the floor 12, i.e., released from the engaged position. In this case, the fasteners 24 slide relative to the center console 14 from the enlarged portions 20 through the slotted portions 22 to the bottom 16 of the center console 14. In other words, the center console 14 rises away from the fasteners 24, i.e., to the disengaged position. By slidably releasing from the floor 12, the center console 14 absorbs energy from the occupant's lower body and can help prevent or reduce injury to the occupant's lower body.

[0031] refer to Figure 1The vehicle 10 includes a passenger compartment 26 to accommodate occupants (if any) of the vehicle 10. The passenger compartment 26 may include one or more front seats (unnumbered) disposed at the front of the passenger compartment 26, including a driver's seat 28 and a passenger seat 30. The driver's seat 28 and the passenger seat 30 may be spaced apart from each other in the lateral direction D of the vehicle. The passenger compartment 26 may also include one or more rear seats (unnumbered) disposed behind the front seats 28, 30. The passenger compartment 26 may also include a third row of seats (not shown) at the rear of the passenger compartment 26 (unnumbered). Figure 1 In this design, the driver's seat 28 and passenger seat 30 are shown as bucket seats, but seats 28 and 30 could also be other types of seats. The position and orientation of seats 28 and 30 and their components can be adjusted by the occupants.

[0032] Continue to refer to Figure 1 Seats 28 and 30 may include a seat back 32 and a seat base 34. The seat back 32 may be supported by the seat base 34 and may be fixed or movable relative to the seat base 34. The seat back 32 and / or seat base 34 may be adjustable in multiple degrees of freedom. Specifically, the seat back 32 and / or seat base 34 themselves may be adjustable; in other words, the adjustable components within the seat back 32 and / or seat base 34 may be adjustable relative to each other.

[0033] Continue to refer to Figure 1 The vehicle 10 may include an instrument panel 36 located at the front of the passenger compartment 26. The instrument panel 36 may face the driver's seat 28 and the passenger seat 30. The instrument panel 36 may extend in the lateral direction D of the vehicle, for example, from one side of the vehicle 10 to the other. The instrument panel 36 may include vehicle controls such as a steering wheel; instruments, dials and information displays; heating and ventilation equipment; a radio and other electronic devices, etc.

[0034] Continue to refer to Figure 1 The center console 14 may extend along a longitudinal axis A, for example, between the front seats 28 and 30. In other words, the center console 14 is positioned between the driver's seat 28 and the passenger seat 30. The center console 14 may support vehicle components, such as a gear selector, cup holders, storage compartments, etc. The center console 14 may include multiple components, such as panels, brackets, etc. Optionally, the center console 14 may be a one-piece construction. The center console 14 may be formed from any suitable type of material (e.g., plastic).

[0035] Continue to refer to Figure 1The center console 14 may include a front portion 38 and a rear portion 40 spaced apart from the front portion 38 along a longitudinal axis A. The front portion 38 of the center console 14 may be adjacent to the instrument panel 36. For example, the front portion 38 of the center console 14 may be adjacent to the instrument panel 36. The rear portion 40 of the center console 14 may be disposed adjacent to the seat back 32 of the front seats 28, 30, that is, between the seat back 32 of the driver's seat 28 and the passenger seat 30. The rear portion 40 of the center console 14 may face the rear of the passenger compartment 26 and includes vehicle components such as cup holders, instruments, air vents, etc.

[0036] Continue to refer to Figure 1 The center console 14 may include a first side 42 and a second side 44 spaced apart from the first side 42 along the lateral direction D of the vehicle. The first side 42 may be disposed adjacent to the passenger seat 30, while the second side 44 may be disposed adjacent to the driver seat 28. The first side 42 and the second side 44 may each extend along the longitudinal axis A from the front portion 38 to the rear portion 40 of the center console 14, that is, from the dashboard 36 to the seat back 32 of the front seats 28, 30.

[0037] Central console 14 can be accessed from Figure 1 , Figure 2A , Figure 3A and Figure 3B The engagement position shown can be slidably released to Figure 2B and Figure 3C The disengaged position is shown. Specifically, at least one of the first side 42 and the second side 44 can be slidably released from the engaged position to the disengaged position. In the engaged position, the bottom 16 of the central console 14 is adjacent to the floor on the first side 42 and the second side 44, for example, adjacent to the floor 12, as shown. Figure 2A As shown in the diagram. In other words, the bottom 16 of the central console 14 rests on the floor in the engaged position. During the movement from the engaged position to the disengaged position, at least one of the first side 42 and the second side 44 can slide relative to the floor 12 and the fastener 24, as shown in the diagram. Figure 3C As shown in the diagram. In other words, at least one of the first side 42 and the second side 44 can be released from the engagement position.

[0038] In the disengaged position, at least one of the first side 42 and the second side 44 is spaced apart from the floor 12. Specifically, when the center console 14 is in the disengaged position, the bottom 16 of the center console 14 is spaced apart from the floor 12 on at least one of the first side 42 and the second side 44. Figure 2BAs shown, in the disengaged position, the first side 42 is released from and spaced apart from the floor 12. In other words, the bottom 16 of the center console 14 is spaced apart from the floor 12 along the first side 42. When the center console 14 is in the disengaged position, at least one of the first side 42 and the second side 44 is movable relative to the floor 12.

[0039] The center console 14 can be fixed to the dashboard 36 directly or via an intermediate component. For example, the front portion 38 of the center console 14 can be fixed to the dashboard 36 at each of the first side 42 and the second side 44. Alternatively, the front portion 38 (i.e., the first side 42 and the second side 44) can be releasably connected to the dashboard 36. In this case, when the center console 14 is in the engaged position, the first side 42 and the second side 44 can be connected to the dashboard 36. When the center console 14 is in the disengaged position, at least one of the first side 42 and the second side 44 (e.g., the same side 42, 44 released from the floor 12) can be released from the dashboard 36 and moved relative to it. In other words, at least one of the first side 42 and the second side 44 can move relative to the dashboard 36.

[0040] The opening 18 can be located on one or both sides of the central control console 14, as described below. The openings 18 can be spaced apart from each other along the longitudinal axis A, such as... Figures 3A to 5B As shown in the diagram. The opening 18 may be located adjacent to the rear portion 40 of the center console 14, that is, adjacent to the seat back 32. The opening 18 may include a closed side 46 spaced apart from the bottom 16 and an open side 48 on the bottom 16 of the center console 14. The opening 18 extends from the closed side 46 to the open side 48.

[0041] The central console 14 may include any suitable number of openings 18. At least some of the openings 18 include enlarged portions 20 and slot portions 22, such as... Figures 3A to 5B As shown in the diagram. Other openings 18 may have the same or different shapes. Other openings 18 may have any suitable shape. For example, other openings 18 may consist only of slot portions 22, i.e., having a uniform width from the closed side 46 to the open side 48.

[0042] refer to Figure 3BThe enlargement portion 20 can be designed to receive a fastener 24. In other words, the size, shape, and position of each enlargement portion 20 are configured to receive one fastener 24. The enlargement portion 20 can partially surround the fastener 24. The enlargement portion 20 can be spaced apart from the open side 48 of the opening 18 (i.e., the bottom 16 of the central console 14). The enlargement portion 20 can, for example, define the closed side 46 of the opening 18. Alternatively, the enlargement portion 20 can be positioned between the open side 48 and the closed side 46 of the opening 18. The enlargement portion 20 can have any suitable shape, such as circular, elliptical, hexagonal, octagonal, etc.

[0043] Continue to refer to Figure 3B The slot portion 22 can extend from the enlarged portion 20 to the bottom 16, as described above. In other words, the slot portion 22 can extend from the open side 48 toward the closed side 46. The slot portion 22 can have a width W along the longitudinal axis A. In other words, the slot portion 22 can have two sides (not numbered) spaced apart from each other by a width W. The width W can extend along the longitudinal axis A by any suitable amount. The width W can, for example, be uniform along the slot portion 22 (e.g., from the enlarged portion 20 to the open side 48). Alternatively, the width W can taper along the slot portion 22, for example, the width W can increase along the slot portion 22 from the enlarged portion 20 to the open side 48.

[0044] Fastener 24 is secured relative to floor 12. In the engaged position, fastener 24 can attach the center console 14 to vehicle 10 (e.g., floor 12) directly or via an intermediate component. For example, fastener 24 can be directly attached to floor 12, such as... Figure 3B and Figure 3C As shown in the diagram. Optionally, vehicle 10 may include a bracket (not shown) fixed to floor 12. In this case, in the engaged position, fastener 24 can attach the center console 14 to the bracket. Fastener 24 can be any suitable type of fastener, such as screws, bolts, etc.

[0045] In the engagement position, fastener 24 is disposed in opening 18. Specifically, fastener 24 is disposed in enlarged portion 20 of opening 18, such as... Figure 3B As shown in the diagram. In the disengaged position, the fastener 24 may be spaced apart from the opening 18. In other words, in the disengaged position, at least one of the first side 42 and the second side 44 may be spaced apart from the fastener 24. In this case, the central console 14 (e.g., the bottom 16) may be at least partially spaced apart from the floor 12, i.e., spaced apart from the floor 12 along at least one side 42, 44.

[0046] refer to Figure 3CThe fastener 24 may include a shaft 50 having a cross-section C. The cross-section C is smaller than the enlarged portion 20 of the opening 18 and larger than the slot portion 22. Specifically, the cross-section C extends along the longitudinal axis A. The cross-section C of the shaft 50 may be larger than the slot portion 22. In other words, the cross-section C (i.e., diameter) of the shaft 50 may be larger than the width W of the slot portion 22 along the longitudinal axis A. In this configuration, when the center console 14 is in the engaged position, the slot portion 22 can hold the fastener 24 within the enlarged portion 20. The opening 18 (i.e., the slot portion 22) may slide relative to the fastener 24. For example, when the center console 14 is released from the engaged position, the opening 18 may slide upward relative to the fastener 24. As the opening 18 (i.e., the slot portion 22) slides relative to the fastener 24, the opening 18 (i.e., the slot portion 22) deforms (e.g., plastically deforms) relative to the fastener 24, and the center console 14 moves from the engaged position to the disengaged position relative to the floor 12. In this configuration, fastener 24 can slide relative to the center console 14 from the enlarged portion 20 through the slot portion 22 to the bottom 16 of the center console 14.

[0047] When the force applied to the center console 14 by the occupant exceeds a threshold, the opening 18 (i.e., the slot portion 22) can deform. The threshold can be any suitable value, for example, greater than the force from unintentional contact. The threshold can be selected based on the width W of the slot portion 22 and / or the material of the center console 14. For example, a wider slot portion 22 relative to the axis 50 of the fastener 24 can have a lower threshold than a narrower slot portion 22 relative to the axis 50 of the fastener 24. As another example, a more malleable material of the center console 14 can have a lower threshold than a less malleable material.

[0048] The central control console 14 may include a hole 52 disposed on at least one of the first side 42 and the second side 44, such as Figure 4B As shown in the diagram. Hole 52 can be designed to receive fastener 24. In other words, the size, shape, and position of each hole are designed to receive one fastener 24. Hole 52 can have the same dimensions as enlargement 20, such as diameter, i.e., extending the same amount along longitudinal axis A. Hole 52 can have the same or different shape as enlargement 20.

[0049] The central control console 14 may include a fastener 24, which is disposed in and completely surrounded by a hole 52, such as... Figure 4BAs shown in the diagram, hole 52 is secured relative to floor 12 by fastener 24. During a vehicle collision, hole 52 remains secured relative to floor 12 by fastener 24. In other words, when center console 14 is released from the engaged position to the disengaged position, hole 52 remains secured relative to floor 12. In this case, hole 52 prevents one side 42, 44 of center console 14 from being released to the disengaged position. The fastener 24 disposed in hole 52 may be a fastener 24 of the same size and type as the fastener 24 disposed in opening 18.

[0050] The opening 18 can be located on one or both sides of the central console 14. For example, as described below, one embodiment of the central console 14 has... Figure 4A and Figure 4B As shown in the figure, another embodiment of the central console 14 is in Figure 5A and Figure 5B As shown in [the image]. Figure 4A and Figure 4B In the embodiment shown, the opening 18 is located on one side of the central console 14. Specifically, in Figure 4A and Figure 4B In this configuration, the opening 18 is located on the first side 42 (i.e., the passenger side) of the center console 14. As another example, the opening 18 may optionally be located on the second side 44 (i.e., the driver side) of the center console 14. Figure 5A and Figure 5B In the embodiment shown, openings 18 are located on both sides 42, 44 of the central console 14. Common markings are used to identify common features in both embodiments.

[0051] exist Figure 4A and Figure 4B In the illustrated embodiment, an opening 18 having an enlarged portion 20 and a slotted portion 22 is provided on a first side 42, i.e., adjacent to the passenger seat 30. In this case, the center console 14 may include at least one hole 52 provided on a second side 44, i.e., adjacent to the driver's seat 28. The at least one hole 52 may be provided adjacent to the rear portion 40 of the center console 14. In this embodiment, the first side 42 can be slidably released from the floor 12. For example, when the center console 14 is released from an engaged position to a disengaged position, the first side 42 can slide upward relative to the floor 12 and release from the fastener 24, i.e., the slotted portion 22 of the opening 18 can deform relative to the fastener 24. Additionally, the first side 42 can be released from the instrument panel 36. In other words, when the center console 14 is released from an engaged position to a disengaged position, the first side 42 can move relative to the floor 12 and the instrument panel 36.

[0052] When the center console 14 is released from the engaged position to the disengaged position, the second side 44 of the center console 14 can be held secured relative to the floor 12 by fasteners 24 disposed in at least one hole 52. In other words, the bottom 16 of the center console 14 can be held adjacent to the floor 12 along the second side 44. For example, when the first side 42 slides upward and is released from the fastener 24, the second side 44 can be elastically deflected, as... Figure 2B As shown in the diagram. By fixing the second side 44 relative to the floor 12, the first side 42 of the center console 14 can be released to absorb energy from the occupants, while the second side 44 holds the center console 14 on the floor 12 of the vehicle 10.

[0053] exist Figure 5A and Figure 5B In the illustrated embodiment, an opening 18 having an enlarged portion 20 and a slotted portion 22 is provided on a first side 42 and a second side 44. In other words, the opening 18 is disposed adjacent to the driver's seat 28 and the passenger seat 30. In this case, both the first side 42 and the second side 44 can be slidably released from the floor 12. In other words, both the first side 42 and the second side 44 can slide upward relative to the floor 12 and be released from the fastener 24, i.e., the slotted portion 22 of the opening 18 can deform relative to the fastener 24. Additionally, both the first side 42 and the second side 44 can be released from the dashboard 36. In other words, when the center console 14 is released from the engaged position to the disengaged position, the first side 42 and the second side 44 can each move relative to the floor 12 and the dashboard 36.

[0054] In this embodiment, the center console 14 may include a slot 54 and one of a hole 52 disposed on each of the first side 42 and the second side 44. For example, the slot 54 and / or the hole 52 may be disposed adjacent to the front of the center console 14. In other words, one of the slot 54 and the hole 52 may be spaced apart from the opening 18 along the longitudinal axis A. The center console 14 may include a front fastener 56 disposed in one of the slots and the holes. The front fastener 56 may be the same as or a different type of fastener than fastener 24.

[0055] When the center console 14 is in the disengaged position, the slot 54 is movable relative to the front fastener 56. The slot 54 can extend in any suitable direction. For example, the slot 54 can extend upward from the floor 12, such as... Figure 5A and Figure 5BAs shown in the diagram. As another example, slot 54 can extend along longitudinal axis A. Both ends of slot 54 are closed to retain front fastener 56 within slot 54. In this case, slot 54 restricts the movement of center console 14 relative to floor 12; for example, slot 54 is a two-way slot. For example, center console 14 can pivot and slide relative to front fastener 56 in a disengaged position. By restricting the movement of center console 14 relative to floor 12, center console 14 can be released from an engaged position to a disengaged position to absorb occupant energy, while slot 54 prevents center console 14 from becoming a projectile during a vehicle collision.

[0056] When the center console 14 is in both the engaged and disengaged positions, the hole 52 is secured relative to the floor 12 by a front fastener 56. In the disengaged position, the center console 14 can pivot about the front fastener 56. By securing the hole 52 relative to the floor 12, the center console 14 can be released from the engaged position to the disengaged position to absorb occupant energy, while the hole 52 prevents the center console 14 from becoming a projectile during a vehicle collision.

[0057] During operation, the central control console 14 is in the engaged position under normal operating conditions of the vehicle 10, such as... Figure 1 and Figure 2A As shown in the diagram. During a vehicle collision, an occupant may move within the vehicle 10 due to the momentum of the collision. As the occupant moves within the vehicle 10, they may move toward and collide with the center console 14. Specifically, the lower body of the occupant may collide with the center console 14 during the vehicle collision. When the occupant collides with the center console 14, they may exert a force on the center console 14. When the force applied to the center console 14 exceeds a threshold, the center console 14 may slide relative to the fastener 24 and the floor 12. In other words, the opening 18 (i.e., the slot portion 22) may slide and deform relative to the fastener 24. In this case, the center console 14 is slidably released from the engaged position to the disengaged position. The opening 18, having the enlarged portion 20 and the slot portion 22, may be provided on at least one of the first side 42 and the second side 44. In an embodiment where the opening 18, having an enlarged portion 20 and a slotted portion 22, is located on the first side 42, the first side 42 is slidably released from the engaged position to the disengaged position, and the second side 44 remains fixed relative to the floor 12 of the vehicle 10 during a vehicle collision. In an embodiment where the opening 18, having an enlarged portion 20 and a slotted portion 22, is located on the first side 42 and the second side 44, each side is slidably released from the engaged position, and the front fastener 56 can restrict movement of the center console 14 relative to the floor 12 during a vehicle collision. When the center console 14 is released to the disengaged position, the center console 14 absorbs energy from the occupant to prevent or reduce injury to the lower body of the occupant.

[0058] This disclosure has been described in an illustrative manner, and it should be understood that the terminology used is intended to be descriptive rather than restrictive. In light of the foregoing teachings, many modifications and variations of this disclosure are possible, and this disclosure may be practiced in ways other than those specifically described.

[0059] According to the present invention, a vehicle is provided having: a floor; a center console supported by the floor and including a bottom adjacent to the floor; the center console including openings, at least some of the openings having enlarged portions spaced apart from the bottom and slotted portions extending from the enlarged portions to the bottom; and fasteners disposed in the enlarged portions and fixed relative to the floor.

[0060] According to one embodiment, the fastener includes a shaft having a cross-section larger than the slot portion.

[0061] According to one embodiment, the slot portion is slidable relative to the axis.

[0062] According to one embodiment, the slot portion may be deformable relative to the fastener.

[0063] According to one embodiment, the opening is slidable relative to the fastener.

[0064] According to one embodiment, the opening may be deformable relative to the fastener.

[0065] According to one embodiment, the central console includes a first side and a second side spaced apart from the first side along the lateral direction of the vehicle, with at least some of the openings disposed on the first side.

[0066] According to one embodiment, the invention is further characterized by a driver's seat and a passenger seat spaced apart from each other in the lateral direction of the vehicle, with the first side disposed adjacent to the passenger seat.

[0067] According to one embodiment, the central console includes a hole disposed on the second side and a fastener disposed in the hole and completely surrounded by the hole, the hole being fixed relative to the floor.

[0068] According to one embodiment, at least some of the openings are disposed on the second side.

[0069] According to one embodiment, the central console includes a hole disposed on at least one of the first side and the second side, and a fastener disposed in the hole and completely surrounded by the hole, the hole being spaced apart from the opening along a longitudinal axis.

[0070] According to one embodiment, the hole is fixed relative to the floor, and the central console is pivotable about the fastener in the hole.

[0071] According to one embodiment, the central console includes a slot disposed on at least one of the first side and the second side, the slot being spaced apart from the opening along a longitudinal axis, wherein a fastener is disposed in the slot and fixed relative to the floor, and the central console is movable relative to the fastener in the slot.

[0072] According to one embodiment, the invention is further characterized by a dashboard, wherein the central console is adjacent to the dashboard, the central console including a first side releasably connected to the dashboard.

[0073] According to one embodiment, the center console includes a second side spaced apart from the first side along the lateral direction of the vehicle, the second side being releasably connected to the dashboard.

[0074] According to one embodiment, the central console includes a front portion and a rear portion spaced apart from the front portion along a longitudinal axis, the openings being spaced apart from each other along the longitudinal axis.

[0075] According to one embodiment, the opening is located adjacent to the rear of the central console.

Claims

1. A vehicle comprising: floor; A central control console, which is supported by the floor and includes a bottom adjacent to the floor; The central console includes openings, at least some of which have enlarged portions spaced apart from the bottom and slotted portions extending from the enlarged portions to the bottom; as well as Fasteners, which are disposed in the enlarged portion and fixed relative to the floor, are spaced apart from the bottom.

2. The vehicle of claim 1, wherein the fastener includes a shaft having a cross-section larger than the slot portion.

3. The vehicle of claim 2, wherein the slot portion is slidable relative to the shaft.

4. The vehicle of claim 3, wherein the slot portion is deformable relative to the fastener.

5. The vehicle as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the center console includes a first side and a second side spaced apart from the first side in the lateral direction of the vehicle, and at least some of the openings are provided on the first side.

6. The vehicle of claim 5, further comprising a driver's seat and a passenger seat spaced apart from each other in the lateral direction of the vehicle, the first side being disposed adjacent to the passenger seat.

7. The vehicle of claim 5, wherein the center console includes a hole disposed on the second side and a fastener disposed in the hole and completely surrounded by the hole, the hole being fixed relative to the floor.

8. The vehicle of claim 7, wherein at least some of the openings are provided on the second side.

9. The vehicle of claim 8, wherein the center console includes a hole disposed on at least one of the first side and the second side and a fastener disposed in the hole and completely surrounded by the hole, the hole being spaced apart from the opening along a longitudinal axis.

10. The vehicle of claim 9, wherein the hole is fixed relative to the floor, and the center console is pivotable about the fastener in the hole.

11. The vehicle of claim 8, wherein the center console includes a slot disposed on at least one of the first side and the second side, the slot being spaced apart from the opening along a longitudinal axis, wherein a fastener is disposed in the slot and fixed relative to the floor, and the center console is movable relative to the fastener in the slot.

12. The vehicle as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 4, further comprising an instrument panel, wherein the center console is adjacent to the instrument panel, the center console including a first side releasably connected to the instrument panel.

13. The vehicle of claim 12, wherein the center console includes a second side spaced apart from the first side in the lateral direction of the vehicle, the second side being releasably connected to the dashboard.

14. The vehicle as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the center console includes a front portion and a rear portion spaced apart from the front portion along a longitudinal axis, the openings being spaced apart from each other along the longitudinal axis.

15. The vehicle of claim 14, wherein the opening is located adjacent to the rear of the center console.

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