Patent ID: 9346407
Filing Date: 2016-05-24
CPC Classification: B21D,B60R,Y10T

Claim Text:
1. A vehicle console comprising: a first console member; a second console member; a snap-fit mechanism securing the first console member and the second console member together in a self-supporting structure such that the first console member and the second console member define a portion of a storage compartment, the snap-fit mechanism including a male tab carried on the first console member and a female receiver carried on the second console member, the male tab inter-fitting with the female receiver such that there are clearance gaps on opposed sides of the male tab that are bounded by the male tab and sides of the female receiver, the clearance gaps providing play between the male tab of the first console member and the female receiver of the second console member along a first direction and no play between male tab of the first console member and the female receiver of the second console member along a second, transverse direction.