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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 27, 2004
Filed:
Apr. 14, 2003
Kwang-Ha Kim, Holland, MI (US);
David J. Spykerman, Zeeland, MI (US);
Johnson Controls Technology Company, Plymouth, MI (US);
Abstract
A console assembly includes: a storage module ( ) having an interior compartment for holding items, an upper module ( ) for storing items and a lower module ( ) having a recess for holding items. The lower module ( ) is connected to the storage module ( ) in a track and translates across the opening into the interior compartment of the storage module ( ) to selectively allow access to a portion thereof. The upper module ( ) includes a storage area having a beverage holder and an ashtray. The upper module ( ) is also connected to the storage module ( ) in a track and translates independently and over the lower module ( ) such that the upper module ( ) can be located above the lower module ( ) to provide an access to the interior compartment of the storage module ( ) or the upper module ( ) can be located away from the lower module ( ) such that the upper module ( ) and lower module ( ) close the access to the interior compartment of the storage module ( ). A latch module disposed in the upper module ( ) holds the upper module ( ) in position with respect to the storage module ( ).