Vehicle console with coupled motion and enhanced storage capabilities
First Claim
1. An apparatus for an interior vehicle compartment, comprising:
- a seat adapted for moving in a travel direction; and
a console adapted for moving in the travel direction in coordination with the seat, the console including a collapsible portion for collapsing the console from a first length to a second, shorter length in the travel direction as a body portion of the console travels with the seat in the travel direction.
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Abstract
An apparatus for an interior vehicle compartment comprises a seat adapted for moving in a travel direction and a console coupled to the movable seat. The console may include one or more of the following: (a) a collapsible portion for collapsing as a body portion of the console travels with the movable seat in the travel direction; (b) a stepped interface for connecting with the movable seat; (c) a rear drawer with a tiltable door to facilitate access by rear passengers; and (d) a deployable holder for a mobile handheld computer. A stationary base may also be provided for supporting the console during movement, such as along guide rails, which base may contain HVAC components, such as ducts, or electronic components, such as wires. Instead of a mechanical connection using a stepped interface, the coupled movement may also be achieved by commonly controlled motors for the seat and console.
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18 Claims
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1. An apparatus for an interior vehicle compartment, comprising:
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a seat adapted for moving in a travel direction; and a console adapted for moving in the travel direction in coordination with the seat, the console including a collapsible portion for collapsing the console from a first length to a second, shorter length in the travel direction as a body portion of the console travels with the seat in the travel direction. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. An apparatus for an interior vehicle compartment, comprising:
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a seat movable in a travel direction; a console for coupling with the seat; and a pair of brackets spaced in the travel direction for linking the console to the movable seat, each bracket including a lower portion adapted for connecting to a portion of the seat, an intermediate portion above the lower portion extending transverse to the travel direction, and an upper portion above the intermediate portion for connecting with the console. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13)
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14. An apparatus for an interior compartment of a vehicle, comprising:
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a seat for moving in a travel direction relative to the vehicle; a console attached to the seat for moving in the travel direction in coordination with the seat, the console including a rear slide drawer including a tilting door; a seat actuator for moving the seat in the travel direction; and a console actuator for moving the console in the travel direction in coordination with the seat, whereby the console and the rear slide drawer may move in opposite directions to extend the ability of passengers in the vehicle to access the console. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17)
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18. An apparatus for an interior compartment of a vehicle, comprising:
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a seat for moving in a travel direction relative to the vehicle; a console for moving in the travel direction relative to the vehicle, the console including a rear slide drawer including a tilting door; a seat actuator for moving the seat in the travel direction; and a console actuator for moving the console in the travel direction in coordination with the seat; whereby the console and the rear slide drawer may move in opposite directions to extend the ability of passengers in the vehicle to access the console.
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