Center console for a vehicle

Patent metadata

Field	Value
Publication number	US-12522146-B2
Application number	US-202318239451-A
Country	US
Kind code	B2
Filing date	Aug 29, 2023
Priority date	Sep 28, 2022
Publication date	Jan 13, 2026
Grant date	Jan 13, 2026

Abstract

A center console for a vehicle, having at least one rearwardly situated armrest and having at least one functional unit. In order to enable an existing structural space to be utilized optimally, and at the same time optimize the center console with regard to its storage space, the functional unit is mounted to be linearly movable between a rearward rest position, in which the functional unit is arranged at least predominantly under the armrest, and at least one forward functional position, in which the functional unit is at least predominantly forwardly offset in relation to the armrest.

First claim

What is claimed is:

1 . A center console for a vehicle, the center console comprising:
a rearwardly situated armrest; a functional unit mounted to be linearly movable between a rearward rest position, in which the functional unit is arranged at least predominantly under the armrest, and at least one forward functional position, in which the functional unit is at least predominantly forwardly offset in relation to the armrest; a display-holding unit which is forwardly spaced from the armrest; and a further functional unit mounted to be linearly movable between a forward rest position, in which the further functional unit is at least predominantly concealed on the display-holding unit, and a rearward functional position, in which the further functional unit is at least predominantly rearwardly offset in relation to the display-holding unit.

2 . The center console according to claim 1 , wherein the functional unit has at least one of a beverage holder, an induction charging unit and a stowage compartment.

3 . The center console according to claim 1 , further comprising a storage trough which extends rearwardly so as to be situated partially under the armrest and within which the functional unit is linearly movable mounted.

4 . The center console according to claim 3 , further comprising a roller shutter for closing an upper entrance opening of the storage trough.

5 . The center console according to claim 1 , further comprising a storage chamber arranged under the armrest, wherein the armrest is pivotable about a horizontal axis.

6 . The center console according to claim 1 , wherein on the display-holding unit, there are formed at least one display holder and at least one upwardly open stowage compartment which is arranged forward of the display holder.

7 . The center console according to claim 1 , wherein the further functional unit is of a portal-like form and is mounted to be linearly movable between a forward rest position and a rearward functional position, and wherein a spacing between the further functional unit and the armrest is smaller when the further functional unit is in the functional position than when the further functional unit is in the rest position.

8 . The center console according to claim 7 , further comprising at least one rail guide arranged forward of the armrest and by use of which the further functional unit is linearly movable mounted.

9 . A console for a vehicle, the console comprising:
a rearwardly situated armrest; a functional unit mounted to be linearly movable between a rearward rest position, in which the functional unit is arranged at least predominantly under the armrest, and at least one forward functional position, in which the functional unit is at least predominantly forwardly offset in relation to the armrest, wherein the functional unit has at least one of a beverage holder, an induction charging unit, and a stowage compartment; a display-holding unit which is forwardly spaced from the armrest; and a further functional unit mounted to be linearly movable between a forward rest position, in which the further functional unit is at least predominantly concealed on the display-holding unit, and a rearward functional position, in which the further functional unit is at least predominantly rearwardly offset in relation to the display-holding unit.

10 . The console according to claim 9 , further comprising a storage trough which extends rearwardly so as to be situated partially under the armrest and within which the functional unit is linearly movable mounted.

11 . The console according to claim 10 , further comprising a roller shutter for closing an upper entrance opening of the storage trough.

12 . The console according to claim 9 , further comprising a storage chamber arranged under the armrest, wherein the armrest is pivotable about a horizontal axis.

13 . The console according to 9 , wherein, on the display-holding unit, there are formed at least one display holder and at least one upwardly open stowage compartment which is arranged forward of the display holder.

14 . The console according to claim 9 , wherein the further functional unit is of a portal-like form and is mounted to be linearly moveable between a forward rest position and a rearward functional position, wherein a spacing between the further functional unit and the armrest is smaller when the further functional unit is in the functional position than when the further functional unit is in the rest position.

15 . The console according to claim 14 , further comprising at least one rail guide arranged forward of the armrest and by use of which the further functional unit is linearly movable mounted.

16 . The console according to claim 9 , wherein the console is a center console.

Assignees

• Ford Global Tech Llc

Inventors

• Stephan Joerg

Classifications

• B60R2011/0007

  Mid-console · CPC title

• B60R11/0229 Primary

  for displays, e.g. cathodic tubes · CPC title

• B60R7/04 Primary

  in driver or passenger space {, e.g. using racks (B60R7/005, B60R7/08 take precedence)} · CPC title