Abstract: An assembly for mounting a door with a vehicle compartment includes an arm coupled with the compartment and with the door and a constant-force spring having a coil coupled with one of the door and the compartment and an end coupled with the other of the door and the compartment such that a contraction of the spring causes the door to move with rotation of the arm.

Abstract: A cup holder assembly includes a door configured for translation between an open and a closed configuration, at least one receiver sidewall, and at least one first cup holder surface provided by a bottom surface of the door and configured to upwardly extend at least a portion of the receiver sidewall when the door is disposed in an open configuration. A retention system for a container is provided, including at least one container biasing member and at least one container supporting member. The container biasing member may be door-mounted or receiver sidewall-mounted.

Abstract: An assembly for mounting a door with a vehicle compartment includes an arm coupled with the compartment and with the door, a track fixed with the compartment, and a carrier pivotably coupled with the door and slidable along the track. The assembly further includes a spring coupled between the door and the compartment such that a contraction of the spring alone causes the door to move with rotation of the arm and movement of the carrier along the track. A track cover engages the carrier to prevent disengagement of the carrier from the track.

Abstract: A hinged sliding armrest subsystem for a motor vehicle console assembly includes a console storage compartment lid, a console storage compartment upper element, and a pivoting hinge connecting the console lid and the console storage compartment upper element, all fabricated as a unit. A molded track for receiving a sliding armrest may be included in the console storage compartment lid. A torque hinge may be included as a hinge pin for the pivoting hinge. At least the console storage compartment lid and the pivoting hinge are fabricated of a suitably durable and lubricious material.

Abstract: An assembly for mounting a door with a vehicle compartment includes an arm coupled with the compartment and with the door, a track fixed with the compartment, and a carrier pivotably coupled with the door and slidable along the track. The assembly further includes a spring coupled between the door and the compartment such that a contraction of the spring alone causes the door to move with rotation of the arm and movement of the carrier along the track. A track cover engages the carrier to prevent disengagement of the carrier from the track.

Abstract: A cup holder assembly includes a door configured for translation between an open and a closed configuration, at least one receiver sidewall, and at least one first cup holder surface provided by a bottom surface of the door and configured to upwardly extend at least a portion of the receiver sidewall when the door is disposed in an open configuration. A retention system for a container is provided, including at least one container biasing member and at least one container supporting member. The container biasing member may be door-mounted or receiver sidewall-mounted.

Abstract: An assembly for mounting a door with a vehicle compartment includes an arm coupled with the compartment and with the door and a constant-force spring having a coil coupled with one of the door and the compartment and an end coupled with the other of the door and the compartment such that a contraction of the spring causes the door to move with rotation of the arm.

Abstract: A console armrest assembly includes a support, a displaceable cover and a hinge pivotally attaching that cover to the support. A dampening strut is connected between the hinge and the support. Further, a detent mechanism is carried on the strut and a support for holding the cover in a closed position.

Abstract: An assembly for mounting a door with a vehicle compartment includes an arm coupled with the compartment and with the door, a track fixed with the compartment, and a carrier pivotably coupled with the door and slidable along the track. The assembly further includes a spring coupled between the door and the compartment such that a contraction of the spring alone causes the door to move with rotation of the arm and movement of the carrier along the track.

Abstract: A hinged sliding armrest subsystem for a motor vehicle console assembly includes a console storage compartment lid, a console storage compartment upper element, and a pivoting hinge connecting the console lid and the console storage compartment upper element, all fabricated as a unit. A molded track for receiving a sliding armrest may be included in the console storage compartment lid. A torque hinge may be included as a hinge pin for the pivoting hinge. At least the console storage compartment lid and the pivoting hinge are fabricated of a suitably durable and lubricious material.

Abstract: A console assembly includes an outer frame having a bin aperture defined therein, wherein an arcuate back wall extends from the bin aperture to within the outer frame. A rotatable bin is disposed in the bin aperture and includes an interior volume accessible through a rim. The rotatable bin is rotationally operable within the bin aperture between a closed position and an open position, wherein at least a portion of the rotatable bin is rotated through the bin aperture and the interior volume of the rotatable bin is accessible from above. A biasing mechanism extends from the arcuate back wall to the rear wall of the rotatable bin. The biasing mechanism includes a constant force spring that biases the rotatable bin toward the open position. A latch/release mechanism retains the rotatable bin in the closed position against a biasing force of the biasing mechanism.

Abstract: A console assembly includes an outer frame having a bin aperture defined therein, wherein an arcuate back wall extends from the bin aperture to within the outer frame. A rotatable bin is disposed in the bin aperture and includes an interior volume accessible through a rim. The rotatable bin is rotationally operable within the bin aperture between a closed position and an open position, wherein at least a portion of the rotatable bin is rotated through the bin aperture and the interior volume of the rotatable bin is accessible from above. A biasing mechanism extends from the arcuate back wall to the rear wall of the rotatable bin. The biasing mechanism includes a constant force spring that biases the rotatable bin toward the open position. A latch/release mechanism retains the rotatable bin in the closed position against a biasing force of the biasing mechanism.

Abstract: A console armrest assembly includes a support, a displaceable cover and a hinge pivotally attaching that cover to the support. A dampening strut is connected between the hinge and the support. Further, a detent mechanism is carried on the strut and a support for holding the cover in a closed position.

Abstract: An assembly for mounting a door with a vehicle compartment includes an arm coupled with the compartment and with the door, a track fixed with the compartment, and a carrier pivotably coupled with the door and slidable along the track. The assembly further includes a spring coupled between the door and the compartment such that a contraction of the spring alone causes the door to move with rotation of the arm and movement of the carrier along the track.

Abstract: An armrest assembly for pivotable attachment to a vehicle floor console includes a first sliding armrest having a latch, a second sliding armrest having a latch, a console pawl for engagement with a pawl receptacle formed in the console, a first cable connecting the latch of the first sliding armrest to the console pawl, and a second cable connecting the latch of the second sliding armrest to the console pawl. The assembly further includes a first ratchet rack and a first ratchet pawl connected to the latch of the first armrest and a second ratchet rack and a second ratchet pawl connected to the latch of the second armrest. Operation of a latch releases both the console pawl and the associated ratchet pawl simultaneously to allow sliding movement of the armrest or pivoting movement of the armrest assembly with respect to the floor console.

Abstract: An armrest assembly for pivotable attachment to a vehicle floor console includes a pair of armrests having latches to actuate a single console pawl. The assembly includes a first sliding armrest having a latch, a second sliding armrest having a latch, a console pawl for engagement with a pawl receptacle formed in the console, a first cable connecting the latch of the first sliding armrest to the console pawl, and a second cable connecting the latch of the second sliding armrest to the console pawl. The assembly further includes a first ratchet rack and a first ratchet pawl connected to the latch of the first armrest and a second ratchet rack and a second ratchet pawl connected to the latch of the second armrest. According to the disclosed invention, operation of a latch releases both the console pawl and the associated ratchet pawl simultaneously to allow sliding movement of the armrest or pivoting movement of the armrest assembly with respect to the floor console.