Patent ID: 8157313
Filing Date: 2012-04-17
Classification: B60R,Y10S

Abstract:
1. An ancillary electronic device storage assembly for a vehicle, comprising: a storage unit including at least one compartment configured to receive an electronic device, the compartment including through-holes and a bottom wall; an electronic device support that is a separate component from said storage unit and removably inserted into said at least one compartment and supported on the bottom wall; a substantially rigid retaining member configured to span over at least a portion of said electronic device support; said retaining member and said electronic device support cooperating to define an electronic device receiving space located between the retaining member and the electronic device support; said retaining member including a first position whereat said electronic device receiving space is provided with a first dimension extending between the retaining member and the electronic device support; said retaining member including a second position whereat said electronic device receiving space is provided with a second dimension extending between the retaining member and the electronic device support; said first dimension being greater than said second dimension; and a moving mechanism configured to move said retaining member from the first position to the second position, said moving mechanism including a manually driven element that is accessed from an exterior of said storage unit while said electronic device support is inserted into the at least one compartment via the through-holes.