US Patent:
20030052514, Mar 20, 2003
Inventors:
Robert Schmidt - Livonia MI, US
Vicki Mabee - Royal Oak MI, US
Norman Becker - East China Twp, MI, US
Aaron Deneweth - Chesterfield MI, US
Jeffery Wiersing - Walled Lake MI, US
Mark Feldman - Farmington Hills MI, US
International Classification:
B60J009/00
Abstract:
This invention relates to a control panel for a vehicle interior. The control panel includes a housing defining a recess formed therein. A panel is movably attached to the housing, such as by a pivot. The panel has at least one control mechanism mounted thereon. The panel is movable between first and second positions. In the first position, the panel generally covers at least a portion of the recess. In the second position, the panel generally exposes the recess. Preferably, the housing defines a first surface within the recess, and a second control mechanism is mounted on the first surface.