US Patent:
20070262632, Nov 15, 2007
Inventors:
Robert Cody - Addison Twp. MI, US
Daniel Haser - Royal Oak MI, US
Philip Savalle - Fraser MI, US
Scott Montesi - Canton MI, US
Mark Herrell - Shelby Township MI, US
Andrew Roberts - Warren MI, US
Shawn Demers - Farmington Hills MI, US
Assignee:
COLLINS & AIKMAN PRODUCTS CO. - Southfield MI
International Classification:
A47C 7/54
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a slidable armrest that may be used in combination with a console within a transportation vehicle. The armrest may be slidably mounted to a mounting bracket and overlie a console lid/compartment and be moveable forward to provide arm support for vehicle occupants or rearward to allow access to an underlying storage compartment. Two exemplary embodiments of actuating mechanisms for controlling fore/aft positioning of the armrest are disclosed.