Abstract: A component for vehicle interior is disclosed. The component may comprise a base, an armrest configured to move relative to the base from a retracted position to an extended position, a roller coupled to the armrest configured to allow movement of the armrest relative to the base and a rail coupled to the base. The rail may be configured to allow movement of the armrest relative to the base along a non-linear path. The rail may comprise a curved rail, a curved guide, or a curved track. The non-linear path may be aligned with a contour of the base. The non-linear path may reduce a gap between the armrest and the base or provide improved comfort. The roller may comprise a first rolling bearing, a second roller bearing and a third roller bearing. The component may comprise a door configured to selectively cover and uncover a storage compartment.

Abstract: A vehicle interior component is disclosed. The component may comprise a mechanism to guide movement of a bin relative to a base in a direction to open from a retracted position to an extended position for bin access. The mechanism may guide generally linear movement of the bin along a direction generally parallel to or aligned with the direction to open. The mechanism may comprise a set of gears and a set of gear racks. The set of gears may be coupled to one of the base and the bin. The set of gear racks may be formed as one piece with the other of the base and the bin. The set of gears may comprise helical gears coupled to an axle. The set of gear racks may be configured to engage a set of helical gears. The set of gears may provide resistance to movement of the bin.

Abstract: An armrest assembly for a vehicle interior is disclosed. The armrest assembly for a vehicle interior comprises a base comprising an opening, an armrest configured to move to (a) a closed position to cover the opening of the base, (2) a raised position, and (3) an open position, a mechanism configured to move the armrest from the closed position to the raised position. The mechanism may be configured to prevent movement of the armrest from the open position to the raised position.

Abstract: A component for a vehicle interior configured to deform under a load is disclosed. An armrest for a vehicle interior configured to deform under a load is disclosed. A method for forming the armrest is disclosed. The armrest may comprise a substrate and base formed on the substrate. The base may comprise a core and a surface (or skin). The core may comprise a material configured to deform under a load (e.g. impact). The method for forming the armrest may comprise the steps of: (a) placing the substrate in a mold and (b) forming the base on the substrate. A coating may be provided in the mold. The substrate may be formed from a plastic material such as a thermoplastic material to provide a structure. The base of the armrest may be formed from a plastic material such as a polyurethane foam material to form the core with integral surface/skin.

Abstract: An assembly configured to be installed in a vehicle interior is disclosed. The assembly may comprise a base configured for attachment at the attachment point in the vehicle interior and a component coupled to the base configured for movement relative to the base from (a) a storage (or shipping) position wherein the attachment feature is accessible for attachment of the base to the vehicle interior to (b) an installed (or pivot) position wherein the component blocks the attachment feature. The component may comprise a set of members or tabs configured to move from a biased position to retain the component in the storage position to a deflected position to allow movement of the component from the storage position to the installed position. The member may comprise a recess and/or ribs configured to facilitate retention of the component in the storage position.

Abstract: A vehicle interior component with an improved torque hinge is provided. The vehicle interior component may comprise a base and a cover configured to move relative to the base. The torque hinge may be coupled to the base and the cover and configured to hold the cover in any position relative to the base. The torque hinge may comprise a bushing, a brake, a clamp and a fastener configured to provide a clamping force between the clamp and brake. The bushing may be configured to move with the cover as the cover moves relative to the base to provide a frictional force against the brake. The clamp may be manufactured by an extrusion process. The clamp may comprise a curved portion and first and second extension portions extending from the curved portion. The first and second extension portions of the clamp may be substantially parallel.

Abstract: A component for a vehicle interior to position a mobile device in the vehicle interior is disclosed. The component may comprise a base and a mechanism coupled to the base with a shelf configured to move from a retracted position to an extended position. The shelf may support the mobile device in the extended position. The base may comprise a storage area and the mechanism may cover the storage area when the shelf is in the extended position. The mechanism may descend from the base to move the shelf from the extended position to the retracted position. The mechanism may comprise a lower arm coupled to an upper arm by a pin and a spring. The lower arm may slide and rotate to move the shelf between the retracted position and the extended position. The component may comprise a locking mechanism to lock the shelf in the extended position.

Abstract: A component for a vehicle interior is disclosed. The component may comprise a housing comprising a tab and a cover coupled to the housing for movement between a closed position and an open position. The tab may exert a force against the cover when closed. The tab may be integrally formed with the housing. The tab may comprise a first portion coupled to the housing and a second portion comprising an arcuate protrusion to exert the force against the cover. The component may comprise a latch to secure the cover to the housing when closed. The tab may prevent latch disengagement. The tab may comprise a leaf spring. The component may comprise a biasing member coupled to the housing to exert a force against the cover through the tab when the cover is closed. The component may comprise a storage assembly, a sunglass bin or a console.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a vehicle trim component is provided that includes disposing a fiber panel onto a first surface of a mold cavity. The method also includes compressing the fiber panel between the first surface and a second surface of the mold cavity to form the fiber panel into a desired shape. The method further includes injecting resin into the mold cavity to fill at least one void between the first surface and the second surface adjacent to the fiber panel.

Abstract: A receptacle for a vehicle interior is configured to provide light from a light source. The receptacle includes a base, a wall extending from the base to form an opening and providing an outlet into the opening, a guide for transmitting light along the base, and a guide for transmitting light along the wall. When light is provided beneath the base by the light source, light is transmitted through the guide along the base and into the guide along the wall.

Abstract: A vehicle interior component is disclosed. The component may be a trim component configured to support an airbag module providing an airbag configured to be deployed through an opening into the vehicle interior. The trim component may comprise a panel comprising a first material and providing a front side and a back side; and a structure formed from a second material molded on the back side of the panel. The panel may comprise a compression-formed component. The compression-formed component may be configured to provide the opening through a door established upon deployment of the airbag to facilitate deployment of the airbag. The structure may be configured to support the airbag module and to direct the airbag toward the door during deployment of the airbag.

Abstract: A feature shown as trim piece or tab intended to provide a barrier or obstruction for items placed on top of the trim piece are disclosed. An interior trim component includes multiple substantially parallel ribs each configured to engage a track to facilitate movement of the interior trim component along the track. The interior trim component also includes a substrate having an outer surface and a rear surface. The outer surface is configured to face an interior of a vehicle and the rear surface is coupled to the substantially parallel ribs. The interior trim component further includes a barrier or obstruction extending upwardly from the outer surface while in an open position. The barrier or obstruction is configured to engage an item adjacent to the outer surface to block movement of the item relative to the interior trim component. The barrier or obstruction is configured to retract into a retracted position that facilitates movement of the interior trim component relative to a proximate structure.

Abstract: A vehicle interior component providing a support structure such as an adjustable vehicle armrest may be configured to allow for sliding movement between a retracted position and an extended position to adjust armrest length as desired by the vehicle occupant. A cover such as a tambour door may be provided over at least part of the support structure/armrest and may be opened and closed to allow access to storage within the armrest/support structure. The armrest may be supported by structure such as rails (e.g. sliding/translating rails); a set of tracks may be provided to facilitate movement and provide support for the cover (e.g. tambour door) as the armrest is moved between the retracted position and extended position.

Abstract: A component for a vehicle is disclosed. A component for a vehicle interior may comprise a base, a bin, a cover configured to move relative to the bin from (1) a closed position to cover the bin to (2) an intermediate position to at least partially uncover the bin to (3) an open position to uncover the bin, a latch assembly coupled to the cover configured to release the cover from the base, a latch actuated by the latch assembly and configured to secure the cover to the base and a cable extending between the latch assembly and the latch. The latch may be configured to secure the cover to the base in the closed position, the intermediate position and the open position.

Abstract: A component for vehicle interior is disclosed. The component comprises a base, a bin and a cover. The cover is configured to move relative to the base from a closed position to cover the bin to an intermediate position to partially uncover the bin to an open position to uncover the bin. A button is coupled to the cover. The component comprises a link coupled to the cover and a latch. The link is configured to secure the cover to the base and/or release cover from the base at the closed position, the intermediate position and the open position. The latch comprises two arms. The link is configured to translate downward movement of the button into lateral movement of the two arms between an extended position and a retracted position. The two arms engage with the base to secure the cover to the base when the two arms are at the extended position. The two arms disengage with the base to release the cover from the base when the two arms are at the retracted position.

Abstract: A vehicle interior component is disclosed. The vehicle interior component is an overhead console assembly for a vehicle interior. The overhead console may comprise a bezel/base and a storage member coupled to the bezel. The storage member is configured to move between a retracted/closed position and an extended/open position. The bezel provides a resilient member to aid/facilitate installation/attachment of the storage member to the bezel.

Abstract: A vehicle console is disclosed. The console includes a support structure and a track extending along the support structure. The vehicle console also includes a tambour door supported by the track. The track includes a first track section, a second track section and a third track section. The first track section, the second track section and the third track section extend from a single junction. The tambour door is configured to slide within the first track section, the second track section and the third track section.

Abstract: A console for a vehicle interior is disclosed. The console comprises an armrest assembly and a storage compartment. The armrest assembly for the console is configured to facilitate comfort for vehicle occupants. The armrest assembly is adjustable between a lowered position and a raised position. The armrest assembly is also configured to facilitate access to the storage compartment. The armrest assembly may be configured to move between an open position and a closed position. The armrest assembly may provide a tambour door configured to facilitate access of the storage compartment. The storage compartment is accessible when the armrest or tambour door is at the open position; the storage compartment is covered when the armrest or tambour door is at the closed position. The console may also provide a cover (e.g. a shroud) configured to cover the storage compartment when the armrest is between the lowered position and the raised position.