Patent ID: 7237816
Filing Date: 2007-07-03
Classification: B60R

Abstract:
1. A center console for an automotive vehicle comprising: a front portion having opposing exterior side walls supporting a top surface positioned at a first height; a rear portion having a pivoted lid supported on said side walls at a second height greater than said first height, said rear portion including an exterior front face extending generally vertically above said top surface of said front portion, between said side walls and terminating beneath said pivoted lid, said pivoted lid closing a generally horizontally oriented access opening; said rear portion defining a storage receptacle within said console between said side walls and beneath said pivoted lid of said rear portion, said access opening being in communication with said storage receptacle; and said front face being formed with a generally vertical front face opening that is in communication with said access opening and with said storage receptacle, thus permitting objects of a size greater than said access opening to be introduced into said storage receptacle.