Claims
- 1. A removable console assembly for a motor vehicle having a floor, the removable console assembly comprising:
a main body defining a cavity, the main body having at least one open side; at least one panel providing access to the inner cavity; a latching arrangement including a handle for manually operating the latching arrangement, the handle disposed within the inner cavity; and a bracket assembly for attachment to the floor, the bracket assembly releasably receiving the main body and including:
an electrical connection mechanism having a first member for permanent electrical connection with a battery of the motor vehicle and a second member selectively in electrical engagement with the first member; at least one mounting point for receiving the latching arrangement for holding the removable console assembly in position on the bracket assembly; and an electrical connector for selective electrical contact with said second member; wherein the console assembly is selectively releasable from the bracket, for one of either repositioning or removing the console assembly by operating the handle.
- 2. The removable console assembly of claim 1, wherein the second member of the electrical connection mechanism is slidably engaged with the first member and the electrical connection mechanism further includes:
a first set of connection tabs disposed within the first member, the first set of connection tabs for permanent connection with the battery; a second set of connection tabs disposed on the second member; and at least one spring for biasing the second member in a first disengaged position such that the second set of tabs are out of electrical connection with the first set of connection tabs; wherein the second member is movable to a second engaged position such that the second set of tabs are in electrical connection with the first set of connection tabs.
- 3. The removable console assembly of claim 2, wherein the main body further includes at least one engagement post for positioning the second member in the second engaged position when the main body is received by the mounting bracket.
- 4. The removable console assembly of claim 1, further including a light disposed within the inner cavity.
- 5. The removable console assembly of claim 4, further including an electrical switch for selectively operating the light.
- 6. The removable console assembly of claim 1, further including a cellular phone holder disposed within the inner cavity.
- 7. The removable console assembly of claim 1, further including a tissue holder disposed within the inner cavity.
- 8. The removable console assembly of claim 1, further including a removable tray disposed within the inner cavity.
- 9. The removable console assembly of claim 1, further including a separation wall within the inner cavity, thus defining first and second sub-cavities within the inner cavity.
- 10. The removable console assembly of claim 1, further including an electrical connector disposed within the inner cavity.
- 11. The removable console assembly of claim 10, wherein the electrical connector is a 12-volt cigarette type connector.
- 12. The removable console assembly of claim 1, wherein the bracket assembly functions as a tray when said main body is detached.
- 13. A removable console assembly for a motor vehicle having a floor, the removable console assembly comprising:
a main body defining a cavity, the main body having at least one open side; at least one panel providing access to the inner cavity; a latching arrangement including a handle for manually operating the latching arrangement, the handle disposed within the inner cavity; a bracket assembly for attachment to the floor, the bracket assembly releasably receiving the main body, the bracket assembly including at least one mounting point for receiving the latching arrangement for holding the removable console assembly in position on the bracket assembly; and wherein the console assembly is selectively releasable from the bracket by operating the handle, for one of either repositioning or removing the console assembly.
- 14. The removable console assembly of claim 13, further including a cellular phone holder disposed within the inner cavity.
- 15. The removable console assembly of claim 13, further including a tissue holder disposed within the inner cavity.
- 16. The removable console assembly of claim 13, further including a removable tray disposed within the inner cavity.
- 17. The removable console assembly of claim 13, further including a separation wall within the inner cavity, thus defining first and second sub-cavities within the inner cavity.
- 18. The removable console assembly of claim 13 further including an electrical connector disposed within the inner cavity.
- 19. The removable console assembly of claim 18 wherein the electrical connector is a 12-volt cigarette type connector.
- 20. The removable console assembly of claim 13 wherein the bracket assembly functions as a tray when said main body is detached.
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION
[0001] This application claims priority to a provisional application filed Jan. 7, 2000, and assigned U.S. Ser. No. 60/175,054.
Provisional Applications (1)
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60175054 |
Jan 2000 |
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