Patent ID: 6652024
Filing Date: 2003-11-25
Classification: B60N,B60R

Abstract:
A seat assembly for use in an automotive vehicle comprising:a seat cushion having an upper support surface extending between a front portion and a rear portion for supporting an occupant on said seat assembly and a cavity recessed in a portion of said upper support surface defined by spaced apart, parallel and opposing side walls extending between said front and rear portion; a console seat in said cavity formed in said seat cushion, said console including a storage bin having a bottom surface extending between spaced apart and parallel side walls received in said cavity and a lid for covering said storage bin and aligning generally flush with the remaining and surrounding portions of said upper support surface; and a support mechanism coupled between said console and said seat cushion for removably securing said console to said opposing side walls within said cavity between a secured position recessed in said cavity and a detached position completely released from attachment to said seat cushion and removed from said cavity.