Console assembly for a vehicle
First Claim
1. A console assembly configured for use in a passenger seating area of a vehicle, the console assembly comprising:
- a lower console module extending generally horizontally adjacent a floor of the passenger seating area, the lower console module having a seating portion for supporting an occupant and a storage area provided on an opposing side of the lower console module; and
an upper console module disposed adjacent the lower console module adjustable between a generally vertical position and a generally horizontal position, the upper console having a seating portion for supporting an occupant, wherein the lower console module is adjustable between a seated position wherein the seating portion is disposed adjacent the upper console module and a deployed position wherein the storage area is exposed to the passenger seating area of the vehicle.
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Abstract
A console assembly for a vehicle includes a console housing securable to a floor of a passenger seating area configured to receive and store one or more items. A lower console module extends generally horizontally adjacent the console housing and includes a seating portion for supporting an occupant and a storage area having one or more storage compartments provided on an opposing side of the lower console module. The lower console module is adjustable between a seated position and a deployed position wherein the storage area of the lower console module is exposed to the passenger seating area of the vehicle. An upper console module is disposed adjacent the lower console module. The upper console module is adjustable between a generally vertical position supporting an occupant and a generally horizontal position.
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20 Claims
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1. A console assembly configured for use in a passenger seating area of a vehicle, the console assembly comprising:
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a lower console module extending generally horizontally adjacent a floor of the passenger seating area, the lower console module having a seating portion for supporting an occupant and a storage area provided on an opposing side of the lower console module; and
an upper console module disposed adjacent the lower console module adjustable between a generally vertical position and a generally horizontal position, the upper console having a seating portion for supporting an occupant, wherein the lower console module is adjustable between a seated position wherein the seating portion is disposed adjacent the upper console module and a deployed position wherein the storage area is exposed to the passenger seating area of the vehicle. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A console assembly disposed between a pair of passenger seats in a passenger seating area, the console assembly comprising:
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a console housing securable to a floor of the passenger seating area configured to receive and store one or more items;
a lower console module extending generally horizontally adjacent the console housing movable between a seated position and a deployed position, the lower console module having a seating portion for supporting an occupant and a storage area having one or more storage compartments provided on an opposing side of the lower console module; and
an upper console module disposed adjacent the lower console module adjustable between a generally vertical position wherein a seating portion of the upper console module is configured to support an occupant and a generally horizontal position, wherein the storage area of the lower console module is exposed to the passenger seating area of the vehicle when moved to the deployed position. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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20. A center seat arrangement disposed between a pair of passenger seats in a passenger seating area, the arrangement comprising:
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a seat bottom extending generally horizontally adjacent a floor of the passenger seating area, the seat bottom having a seating portion for supporting an occupant and a storage area provided on an opposing side of the lower console module; and
a seat back disposed adjacent the seat bottom having a seating portion for supporting an occupant adjustable between a generally vertical position and a generally horizontal position, wherein the seat bottom is adjustable between a seated portion and a deployed position wherein the storage area is exposed to the passenger seating area of the vehicle.
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