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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 01, 2013
Filed:
Jan. 04, 2012
Michael G. Orlowsky, Sterling Heights, MI (US);
Kenneth S. Laird, Canton, MI (US);
Michael G. Orlowsky, Sterling Heights, MI (US);
Kenneth S. Laird, Canton, MI (US);
Ford Global Technologies, LLC, Dearborn, MI (US);
Abstract
A storage compartment such as a map pocket is provided over a recess in the door panel of a transportation vehicle. A frame includes a U-shaped member and a flexible spring piece coupled between the ends of the U-shaped member. The flexible spring piece has a length greater than the distance between the ends so that it tends to assume either a closed position proximate the recess or an open position away from the recess. A pocket cover has a front portion concealing the frame and has a folding side portion disposed between side and bottom edges of the frame and the door panel along corresponding edges of the recess. A tether is coupled to the frame for urging the frame toward the door panel while permitting the frame to be moved away from the door panel.