Abstract: A glove box assembly includes a door, a lock mechanism and a lock release mechanism. The lock mechanism includes a first striker and a second striker carried on the door. The lock mechanism also includes a first latch rod, a second latch rod and a biasing element for biasing the first latch rod and the second latch rod into engagement with the first striker and the second striker. The first latch rod, the second latch rod and the biasing element are located external to the door in order to reduce the size of the door and thereby increase the storage volume of the glove box assembly.

Abstract: A glove box assembly includes a door, a lock mechanism and a lock release mechanism. The lock mechanism includes a first striker and a second striker carried on the door. The lock mechanism also includes a first latch rod, a second latch rod and a biasing element for biasing the first latch rod and the second latch rod into engagement with the first striker and the second striker. The first latch rod, the second latch rod and the biasing element are located external to the door in order to reduce the size of the door and thereby increase the storage volume of the glove box assembly.

Abstract: A vehicle including a mobile computer retainer disposed directly forward of the operator's seat. The mobile computer retainer holds a mobile computer, which displays the vehicle operational data (speed, fuel remaining, etc.) of the vehicle operator's choosing to the vehicle operator. The mobile computer retainer allows the vehicle operator to customize the display of vehicle operational data, something that dashboard instrument clusters heretofore have not allowed. The vehicle operator can customize the display of vehicle operational data using a mobile device that the vehicle operator may use in his or her home. The mobile computer retainer can include at least one channel retaining member that at least partially surrounds the mobile computer. The mobile computer retainer can include retaining arms pivotally connected to a horizontal base that lock into a position retaining the mobile computer when the mobile computer is pressed down toward the horizontal base.

Abstract: A storage bin includes a base, a plurality of pins supported by and moveable relative to the base, and a locking plate. The locking plate includes a plurality of sidewalls that each define an opening for one of the pins to pass therethrough. Each of the sidewalls are configured to engage one of the pins to lock the pins relative to the base in response to movement of the locking plate.

Abstract: An airbag ring for mounting an airbag assembly to an instrument panel including an airbag ring portion having a first aperture. The first aperture being dimensioned to allow an airbag to pass through the first aperture during airbag deployment and a duct mounting portion integral with the airbag ring portion, the duct mounting portion having a second aperture.

Abstract: An airbag ring for mounting an airbag assembly to an instrument panel including an airbag ring portion having a first aperture. The first aperture being dimensioned to allow an airbag to pass through the first aperture during airbag deployment and a duct mounting portion integral with the airbag ring portion, the duct mounting portion having a second aperture.