Patent ID: 6824185
Filing Date: 2004-11-30
Classification: B60R

Abstract:
An overhead console assembly and headliner combination for use in a passenger compartment of a vehicle, the combination comprising:a headliner having an upper surface, a lower surface and an elongated slot formed therethrough; an overhead console mounting arrangement securable to the headliner, the mounting arrangement having an upper member mountable to the upper surface of the headliner such that a portion of the upper member extends above the lower surface of the headliner and a lower member attachable to the upper member such that the lower member extends below the lower surface of the headliner, wherein the lower member includes a channel extending adjacent to the elongated slot in the headliner; a power or signal connector arrangement mounted to the lower member adjacent the channel; and at least one accessory module selectively positionable and removably attachable to the channel of the lower member, the at least one accessory module including a housing and at least one retainer clip extending from a top surface of the housing to engage the channel of the mounting arrangement.