Mark S Miner

US Patent:

6367857, Apr 9, 2002

Filed:

Dec 21, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/746378

Inventors:

Harlan E Kifer - Bloomfield Hills MI
Mark C Miner - Oxford MI
Thomas W Modick - Novi MI

Assignee:

DaimlerChrysler Corporation - Auburn Hills MI

International Classification:

B60P 305

US Classification:

296 241, 296 378, 439 34

Abstract:

A removable console assembly is provided that includes an upwardly extending main body defining an inner cavity. The main body has an open upper side and first and second panels pivotally attached to the main body for providing access to the inner cavity. A locking mechanism selectively locks both the first and second panels to the main body to prevent access to the inner cavity. A mounting assembly is attached to the floor for releasably receiving the main body. A latching arrangement includes a latch extending from a bottom surface of the main body and a handle disposed within the inner cavity for manually operating the latch. An electrical connector is provided and includes a first and second portions. The first portion is carried by the mounting assembly and electrically interconnected to a battery of the motor vehicle. The second portion in selective electrical communication with the first portion for providing power to various components of the console assembly.