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Vehicle interior component

  • US 10,427,609 B2
  • Filed: 12/11/2017
  • Issued: 10/01/2019
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/20/2016
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A component for a vehicle interior configured to stow an article comprising:

  • (a) a base;

    (b) a bin coupled to the base comprising a receptacle into which the article can be stowed and configured to move relative to the base in a direction to open from a retracted position to an extended position for access to the bin; and

    (c) a mechanism configured to guide movement of the bin relative to the base;

    wherein the mechanism is configured to guide movement of the bin relative to the base along a direction generally parallel to the direction to open;

    wherein the mechanism comprises a set of gears coupled to an axle;

    a set of gears coupled to the base; and

    a set of gear racks;

    wherein the set of gears coupled to the base comprises a set of dampers configured to engage the set of gears coupled to the axle and the set of gear racks.

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