MODULAR OVERHEAD CONSOLE ASSEMBLY
First Claim
1. A modular overhead console assembly and headliner combination for use in a passenger compartment of a vehicle, the combination comprising:
- a headliner comprising a structural member having an upper surface attachable to a vehicle roof and a lower surface;
an elongated channel formed through the structural member of the headliner;
an overhead console housing configured for securement in the elongated channel in the headliner, the console housing having an upper wall including a plurality of slots, opposing sidewalls extending vertically from the upper wall, a plurality of opposing rails disposed on the sidewalls adjacent the plurality of slots and a lower surface opening to an accessory module receiving area; and
at least one accessory module selectively positionable and removably attachable to the overhead console housing, the at least one accessory module including opposing first and second console dividers mountable between the plurality of opposing rails and defining a storage area therebetween, each having at least one retainer clip extending from a top surface of the console divider to engage the slots in the accessory module receiving area, a door pivotally mounted to the first console divider and releasably secured to the second console divider.
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Abstract
A modular overhead console assembly is provided on a headliner in a passenger compartment of a vehicle. An overhead console housing is configured for securement in a elongated channel of the headliner. The overhead console housing includes an accessory module receiving area including a plurality of slots adapted to receive one or more accessory modules. Each accessory module includes a first console divider, an opposing second console divider and a storage area defined therebetween. A door is pivotally mounted to the first console divider and releasably secured to the second console divider. At least one retainer clip extends from a top surface of each of the first and second console dividers to engage the slots in the accessory module receiving area.
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Citations
19 Claims
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1. A modular overhead console assembly and headliner combination for use in a passenger compartment of a vehicle, the combination comprising:
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a headliner comprising a structural member having an upper surface attachable to a vehicle roof and a lower surface;
an elongated channel formed through the structural member of the headliner;
an overhead console housing configured for securement in the elongated channel in the headliner, the console housing having an upper wall including a plurality of slots, opposing sidewalls extending vertically from the upper wall, a plurality of opposing rails disposed on the sidewalls adjacent the plurality of slots and a lower surface opening to an accessory module receiving area; and
at least one accessory module selectively positionable and removably attachable to the overhead console housing, the at least one accessory module including opposing first and second console dividers mountable between the plurality of opposing rails and defining a storage area therebetween, each having at least one retainer clip extending from a top surface of the console divider to engage the slots in the accessory module receiving area, a door pivotally mounted to the first console divider and releasably secured to the second console divider. - View Dependent Claims (3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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2. (canceled)
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9. A modular overhead console assembly for use with a passenger compartment of a vehicle having a headliner, the headliner having an upper surface, a lower surface and an elongated channel formed therein, the assembly comprising:
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an overhead console housing configured for securement in the elongated channel in the headliner, the console housing having an upper wall including a plurality of slots, opposing sidewalls extending vertically from the upper wall, a plurality of opposing rails disposed on the sidewalls adjacent the plurality of slots and a lower surface opening to an accessory module receiving area; and
at least one accessory module selectively positionable and removably attachable to the overhead console housing, the at least one accessory module including opposing first and second console dividers mountable between the plurality of opposing rails and defining a storage area therebetween, each having at least one retainer clip extending from a top surface of the console divider to engage the slots in the accessory module receiving area, a door pivotally mounted to the first console divider and releasably secured to the second console divider. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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10. (canceled)
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17. A method of assembling a modular overhead console assembly and headliner combination, the method comprising:
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providing a headliner having a structural member including an elongated channel formed therein;
providing an overhead console housing having an upper wall including a plurality of slots, opposing sidewalls extending vertically from the upper wall, a plurality of opposing rails disposed on the sidewalls adjacent the plurality of slots and a lower surface opening to an accessory module receiving area;
securing the overhead console housing in the elongated channel in the headliner;
providing first and second console dividers having a generally vertical sidewall, a horizontal bottom surface, a top surface and at least one retainer clip having one more arms extending from the top surface of the console divider;
mounting the first and second console dividers between the plurality of opposing rails;
securing the at least one retainer clip clip of the first and second console dividers to the plurality of slots in the module receiving area to define a storage area between the console dividers; and
mounting a door between the first and second console dividers to enclose the storage area. - View Dependent Claims (19)
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18. (canceled)
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