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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 02, 2010
Filed:
Apr. 19, 2007
Joel E. Vandenheuvel, Zeeland, MI (US);
Paul L. Gossett, Hudsonville, MI (US);
Randy William Nurenberg, Hudsonville, MI (US);
Jerry J. Luchies, Holland, MI (US);
Joel E. VandenHeuvel, Zeeland, MI (US);
Paul L. Gossett, Hudsonville, MI (US);
Randy William Nurenberg, Hudsonville, MI (US);
Jerry J. Luchies, Holland, MI (US);
Johnson Controls Technology Company, Holland, MI (US);
Abstract
A vehicle trim component is disclosed. The vehicle trim component includes a base with a track. A panel movable between a first position and a second position and having at least one guide member at its lateral edge that engages the track as the panel is moved between the first position and the second position. A latch system including a catch and a biasing member. The guide member engages the catch when the panel is in the first position.