Vehicular interior component
US-2022388460-A1 · Dec 8, 2022 · US
System for an assist pocket
US12024080B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-12024080-B2 |
| Application number | US-202217672484-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Feb 15, 2022 |
| Priority date | Feb 15, 2022 |
| Publication date | Jul 2, 2024 |
| Grant date | Jul 2, 2024 |
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Systems are provided for an assist pocket. In particular, an assist pocket formed into a vehicle pillar. Certain embodiments of the assist pocket may include a depression formed into the vehicle pillar dimensioned to accept fingers of an occupant, where a grip is formed along an edge of the depression and extends partially over the pocket. The assist pocket may be formed to help occupants ingress and egress a vehicle.
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What is claimed is: 1. A passenger grip system for a vehicle, comprising: a pocket formed in an interior facing surface of a vehicle pillar, wherein the pocket comprises: a depression formed in the vehicle pillar dimensioned to accept fingers of an occupant; and a grip formed along one edge of the depression and extending partially over the pocket, the grip forming a finger retention portion and a palm resting portion, the grip providing support against which a user may brace themself upon entry into or egress from the vehicle; wherein the finger retention portion of the grip comprises a continuously curved section extending from an innermost location of the finger retention portion to the palm resting portion, the curved section connecting the interior facing surface of the vehicle pillar to an interior facing surface of the depression and occupying a portion of the depression; and wherein the palm resting portion comprises a section to accept a palm of the occupant's hand. 2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the pocket is formed entirely within the vehicle pillar. 3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the surface of the vehicle pillar includes the palm resting portion of the grip. 4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the grip includes one or more contours for conforming to the shape of the hand of the occupant. 5. The system of claim 1 , wherein a surface of the palm resting portion of the grip is flush with the pillar surface. 6. The system of claim 1 , wherein a surface of the palm resting portion of the grip extends beyond the pillar surface. 7. The system of claim 1 , wherein a surface of the palm resting portion of the grip is recessed within the pillar surface. 8. The system of claim 1 , wherein the grip is angled within the pocket. 9. A vehicle, comprising: a vehicle pillar; and a pocket formed in an interior facing surface of the vehicle pillar, wherein the pocket comprises: a depression formed in the vehicle pillar dimensioned to accept fingers of an occupant; and a grip formed along one edge of the depression and extending partially over the pocket, the grip forming a finger retention portion and a palm resting portion, the grip providing support against which a user may brace themself upon entry into or egress from the vehicle; wherein the finger retention portion of the grip comprises a continuously curved section extending from an innermost location of the finger retention portion to the palm resting portion, the curved section connecting the interior facing surface of the vehicle pillar to an interior facing surface of the depression and occupying a portion of the depression; and wherein the palm resting portion comprises a section to accept a palm of the occupant's hand.
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- What does patent US12024080B2 cover?
- Systems are provided for an assist pocket. In particular, an assist pocket formed into a vehicle pillar. Certain embodiments of the assist pocket may include a depression formed into the vehicle pillar dimensioned to accept fingers of an occupant, where a grip is formed along an edge of the depression and extends partially over the pocket. The assist pocket may be formed to help occupants ingre…
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Toyota Eng & Mfg North America
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification B62D25/04. Mapped technology areas include Operations & Transport.
- When was this patent published?
- Publication date Tue Jul 02 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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- We list 3 related publications on this page (citations in our corpus or others sharing the same primary CPC).