Patent Publication Number: US-11654810-B2

Title: Vehicle console assembly

Description:
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION 
     The present application is a Continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 16/576,829, filed on Sep. 20, 2019, and entitled “VEHICLE CONSOLE ASSEMBLY,” now U.S. Pat. No. 11,161,441, the entire contents of which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety. 
    
    
     FIELD OF THE INVENTION 
     The present disclosure generally relates to a console assembly. More specifically, the present disclosure relates to a vehicle console assembly having a rotatable lid. 
     BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 
     Vehicles often have center consoles, including an armrest lid that allows occupants within the vehicles to rest their arms and access the center console. The armrest lid is typically coupled to the console bin by a hinge assembly. In this way, the armrest lid is operable between opened and closed positions. 
     SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION 
     According to at least one aspect of the present disclosure, a console assembly for a vehicle includes a body that defines a support extension that extends from an upper portion of the body. The support extension includes a guide and a resilient member that defines a channel. A lid is operably coupled to the body. A connector is outwardly extending from the lid and is coupled to the support extension. An engagement member is positioned within the channel and is coupled to the connector and mutually engageable with the resilient member. A hinge pin extends through the guide and the engagement member. The hinge pin couples the lid to the body, and the lid rotates about the hinge pin and is operable between a raised position, a lowered position, and an intermediate position therebetween. 
     According to another aspect of the present disclosure, a console assembly includes a body including a first support extension and a second support extension each extending from a rear portion of the body. Each of the first and second support extensions includes a first guide and a second guide. A first resilient member has a protrusion and a first contact surface. A second resilient member has a protrusion and a second contact surface. A lid is operably coupled to the body. A connector outwardly extends from a bottom surface of the lid and is coupled to the first and second support extensions. At least one engagement member is mutually engageable with the first contact surface and the second contact surface of the first and second resilient members, respectively. 
     According to another aspect of the present disclosure, a console assembly includes a body that has a front portion and a rear portion. The body defines a support extension extending from a rear portion. The support extension includes a guide and a resilient member that defines a channel. A lid is operably coupled to the body. A connector outwardly extends from the lid and is coupled to the support extension. An engagement member is positioned within the channel and is coupled to the connector and mutually engageable with the resilient member. 
     These and other aspects, objects, and features of the present invention will be understood and appreciated by those skilled in the art upon studying the following specification, claims, and appended drawings. 
    
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
       In the drawings: 
         FIG.  1    is a partial side perspective view of a passenger compartment of a vehicle having a console assembly, according to one example; 
         FIG.  2    is a side perspective view of the console assembly for a vehicle, according to one example; 
         FIG.  3    is a partial front perspective view of the console assembly, according to one example; 
         FIG.  4    is a partial rear perspective view of the console assembly, according to one example; 
         FIG.  5    is a cross-sectional view of the console assembly with a lid in a lowered position, according to one example; 
         FIG.  6    is an enlarged view of a support extension with a first resilient member of the console assembly, according to one example; 
         FIG.  7    is an enlarged view of a support extension with a second resilient member of the console assembly, according to one example; 
         FIG.  8    is an enlarged view of an engagement member and a resilient member of the console assembly of  FIG.  5    taken at area VIII; 
         FIG.  9    is a cross-sectional view of the console assembly with the lid in a raised position, according to one example; 
         FIG.  10    is an enlarged view of an engagement member and a resilient member of the console assembly of  FIG.  9    taken at area X; 
         FIG.  11    is an enlarged view of a resilient member with a protrusion, according to one example; 
         FIG.  12    is an enlarged view of an engagement member and a resilient member in an intermediate position, according to one example; 
         FIG.  13    is an enlarged view of the engagement member and resilient member of  FIG.  12    in a raised position; 
         FIG.  14    is a rear plan view of the lid of the console assembly with a connector, according to one example; and 
         FIG.  15    is a rear plan view of the lid for the console assembly with a first connector and a second connector, according to one example. 
     
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS 
     Additional features and advantages of the presently disclosed device will be set forth in the detailed description which follows and will be apparent to those skilled in the art from the description, or recognized by practicing the device as described in the following description, together with the claims and appended drawings. 
     For purposes of description herein, the terms “upper,” “lower,” “right,” “left,” “rear,” “front,” “vertical,” “horizontal,” and derivatives thereof shall relate to the disclosure as oriented in  FIGS.  1  and  2   . However, it is to be understood that the disclosure may assume various alternative orientations and step sequences, except where expressly specified to the contrary. It is also to be understood that the specific devices and processes illustrated in the attached drawings, and described in the following specification are simply exemplary embodiments of the inventive concepts defined in the appended claims. Hence, specific dimensions and other physical characteristics relating to the embodiments disclosed herein are not to be considered as limiting, unless the claims expressly state otherwise. 
     As used herein, the term “and/or,” when used in a list of two or more items, means that any one of the listed items can be employed by itself, or any combination of two or more of the listed items, can be employed. For example, if a composition is described as containing components A, B, and/or C, the composition can contain A alone; B alone; C alone; A and B in combination; A and C in combination; B and C in combination; or A, B, and C in combination. 
     As used herein, the term “about” means that amounts, sizes, formulations, parameters, and other quantities and characteristics are not and need not be exact, but may be approximate and/or larger or smaller, as desired, reflecting tolerances, conversion factors, rounding off, measurement error and the like, and other factors known to those of skill in the art. When the term “about” is used in describing a value or an end-point of a range, the disclosure should be understood to include the specific value or end-point referred to. Whether or not a numerical value or end-point of a range in the specification recites “about,” the numerical value or end-point of a range is intended to include two embodiments: one modified by “about,” and one not modified by “about.” It will be further understood that the end-points of each of the ranges are significant both in relation to the other end-point, and independently of the other end-point. 
     The terms “substantial,” “substantially,” and variations thereof as used herein are intended to note that a described feature is equal or approximately equal to a value or description. For example, a “substantially planar” surface is intended to denote a surface that is planar or approximately planar. Moreover, “substantially” is intended to denote that two values are equal or approximately equal. In some embodiments, “substantially” may denote values within about 10% of each other, such as within about 5% of each other, or within about 2% of each other. 
     As used herein the terms “the,” “a,” or “an,” mean “at least one,” and should not be limited to “only one” unless explicitly indicated to the contrary. Thus, for example, reference to “a component” includes embodiments having two or more such components unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. 
     In this document, relational terms, such as first and second, top and bottom, and the like, are used solely to distinguish one entity or action from another entity or action, without necessarily requiring or implying any actual such relationship or order between such entities or actions. The terms “comprises,” “comprising,” or any other variation thereof, are intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements does not include only those elements but may include other elements not expressly listed or inherent to such process, method, article, or apparatus. An element proceeded by “comprises . . . a” does not, without more constraints, preclude the existence of additional identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises the element. 
     Referring to  FIGS.  1 - 15   , reference numeral  10  generally refers to a console assembly for a vehicle  14 . The console assembly  10  has a body  18  that defines a support extension  30  that extends from an upper portion  32  of the body  18 . The support extension  30  includes a guide  34  and a resilient member  38  that define a channel  42 . A lid  46  is operably coupled to the body  18 . A connector  50  outwardly extends from the lid  46  and couples to the support extension  30 . An engagement member  54  positioned within the channel  42  is coupled to the connector  50  and is mutually engageable with the resilient member  38 . A hinge pin  58  extends through the guide  34  and the engagement member  54 . The hinge pin  58  couples the lid  46  to the body  18 . The lid  46  rotates about the hinge pin  58  and is operable between a raised position  62 , a lowered position  66 , and an intermediate position  70  therebetween. 
     Referring to  FIGS.  1  and  2   , the vehicle  14  includes a vehicle body  74 , which defines an interior  78  of the vehicle  14  having a passenger compartment  82  therein. The passenger compartment  82  may include a first seating row  86  and a second seating row  90 . Fewer or more seating rows may be included in the vehicle  14  without departing from the teachings herein. The first seating row  86  may include a driver seat  94  and a passenger seat  98 . The driver and passenger seats  94 ,  98  may be separated by the console assembly  10 . As such, the console assembly  10  in the embodiment shown is a center console assembly. The console assembly  10  may include the body  18  and a cup holder assembly  102 . The cup holder assembly  102  may extend between the body  18  of the console assembly  10  and an instrument panel  106  of the vehicle  14 . The cup holder assembly  102  may define one or more cup wells  110  and/or one or more receiving wells  114  for receiving other objects, such as electronics, keys, etc. The cup holder assembly  102  may also define one or more apertures  118  for receiving various controls for the vehicle  14 . 
     While the vehicle  14 , as is illustrated in  FIG.  1   , has the console assembly  10  between the driver seat  94  and the passenger seat  98  of the first seating row  86 , it is contemplated that the console assembly  10  may be positioned in any practicable location within the passenger compartment  82  of the vehicle  14  without departing from the teachings herein. The console assembly  10  is illustrated as a center console. However, the console assembly  10  may be any console or compartment within the vehicle  14  without departing the teachings herein. 
     In various examples, the vehicle  14  is a wheeled motor vehicle  14 , which may be a sedan, a sport utility vehicle, a truck, a van, a crossover, and/or other styles of vehicle. The vehicle  14  may be a manually operated vehicle (e.g., with a human driver), a fully autonomous vehicle (e.g., no human driver), or a partially autonomous vehicle (e.g., may be operated with or without a human driver). Additionally, the vehicle  14  may be utilized for personal and/or commercial purposes, such as ride-providing services (e.g., chauffeuring) and/or ride-sharing services. 
     Referring to  FIGS.  2  and  3   , the console assembly  10  includes the body  18 , which may define an inner cavity  130  for providing storage space to occupants of the vehicle  14  ( FIG.  1   ). The body  18  may include an upper rim  134  proximate to the upper portion  32  of the body  18 . The upper rim  134  defines an opening  138 , which may provide access to the inner cavity  130 . The opening  138  may define a substantially rectangular shape, which may correspond with a substantially rectangular cross-sectional shape of the body  18 . It is also contemplated that the body  18  may have any practical shape. Additionally or alternatively, the cup holder assembly  102  and/or the body  18  may be any practicable size, depending on the vehicle  14  ( FIG.  1   ). When in the lowered position  66 , the lid  46  may rest upon and/or be supported by the upper rim  134  of the body  18 . In this way, the lid  46  may be disposed over the opening  138  of the inner cavity  130 . According to various aspects, the lid  46  may include a cover  142  coupled to the lid  46 . The cover  142  may be, for example, a padded layer, a cushion layer, and/or a decorative layer. This configuration may be advantageous for providing an armrest to the occupants of the vehicle  14  positioned within the driver seat  94  and/or the passenger seat  98  ( FIG.  1   ). Further, when in the lowered position  66 , the lid  46  may not interfere with access to the cup wells  110  and/or the receiving wells  114  of the cup holder assembly  102 . 
     A first portion  146  of the lid  46  may be coupled to a rear portion  150  of the body  18 . In various examples, the first portion  146  of the lid  46  and the rear portion  150  of the body  18  may be vehicle-rearward portions of the console assembly  10 . This configuration may allow an occupant of the vehicle  14  to open the console assembly  10  from a vehicle-forward portion of the console assembly  10 . Additionally or alternatively, the lid  46  may be coupled to the body  18  on a side or a front of the console assembly  10  to allow the occupant to open the console assembly  10  from a different orientation. 
     Referring now to  FIGS.  3  and  4   , the lid  46  may include the connector  50  extending from a bottom surface  154  thereof. The connector  50  may define a first engagement member  158  on a first outer surface  162  and a second engagement member  166  on a second outer surface  170 . The first and second outer surfaces  162 ,  170  of the connector  50  may be opposing surfaces, such that the first and second engagement members  158 ,  166  may extend outwards, away from one another. 
     The body  18  may include the support extension  30  extending outward from the upper portion  32  of the body  18  at the rear portion  150 . The support extension  30  may extend in a vehicle-rearward direction from the body  18 . According to various aspects, the body  18  may include a first support extension  174  and a second support extension  178 . The first and second support extensions  174 ,  178  may be substantially mirror images of one another. Further, the first and second support extensions  174 ,  178  may be spaced-apart and arranged parallel to one another at the rear portion  150  of the body  18 . According to various aspects, the first and second support extensions  174 ,  178  may respectively include a first guide  182  and a second guide  186 . The first support extension  174  and first guide  182  may define a first channel  190  on a first inner surface  194  of the first support extension  174 . Additionally or alternatively, the second support extension  178  and the second guide  186  may define a second channel  198  on a second inner surface  202  of the second support extension  178 . In this way, the first and second channels  190 ,  198  are oriented inward towards one another. 
     Referring still to  FIGS.  3  and  4   , when assembled, the lid  46  is operably coupled to the body  18 . According to various aspects, the first engagement member  158  may be positioned within the first channel  190  of the first support extension  174  proximate to the first guide  182 . Similarly, the second engagement member  166  may be positioned within the second channel  198  of the second support extension  178  proximate to the second guide  186 . The hinge pin  58  may extend through the first and second support extensions  174 ,  178  (e.g., through the first and second channels  190 ,  198 ) and the first and second guides  182 ,  186 . In this way, the hinge pin  58  may couple the lid  46  to the body  18 . 
     Moreover, in various examples, the hinge pin  58  may define a rotational axis of the lid  46 . Stated differently, the lid  46  may rotate about the hinge pin  58  between the lowered position  66  and the raised position  62  ( FIG.  9   ) with the intermediate position  70  defined therebetween. In various examples, the console assembly  10  may include a biasing member  206  disposed proximate to the connector  50 . The biasing member  206  may be disposed between the first and second engagement members  158 ,  166 . In a non-limiting example, as illustrated in  FIG.  4   , the biasing member  206  may be a double torsion spring. In such examples, the biasing member  206  may be configured as a double torsion spring that may experience maximum tension when the lid  46  is in the lowered position  66 . As such, the biasing member  206  may bias the lid  46  toward the raised position  62  ( FIG.  9   ). In various examples, the biasing member  206  may be operably coupled to the hinge pin  58 . In this way, the hinge pin  58  may extend through the biasing member  206 . Further, while the biasing member  206  is illustrated as a double torsion spring, it is contemplated that the biasing member  206  may be any practicable biasing member  206 , such as, for example, springs, magnets, clock springs, or any other similar biasing device. 
     Referring now to  FIGS.  4 - 7   , when assembled, the first engagement member  158  may be disposed within the first channel  190 . The second engagement member  166  may be similarly disposed in the second channel  198 . It is generally contemplated that the resilient member  38  may further include a first resilient member  214  and a second resilient member  218 . In addition, a contact surface  220  of the resilient member  38  is further contemplated to include a first contact surface  222  and a second contact surface  226  of the first and second resilient members  214 ,  218 , respectively. The first and second resilient members  214 ,  218  at least partially define the first and second channels  190 ,  198 , respectively, and upwardly extend from the respective first and second support extensions  174 ,  178 . The first engagement member  158  may be configured to engage the first contact surface  222  of the first resilient member  214 . Similarly, the second engagement member  166  may be configured to engage the second contact surface  226  of the second resilient member  218 . The first and second resilient members  214 ,  218  are contemplated to have substantially similar construction and function. 
     Referring now to  FIGS.  5 - 8   , the first engagement member  158  may be substantially tear-drop shaped, such that a first portion  230  has a wide diameter  234  and a second portion  238  has a narrow diameter  242 . Accordingly, the second portion  238  of the first engagement member  158  may more precisely engage with the first resilient member  214 . The second engagement member  166  may be similarly constructed and may operate in a similar manner with the second resilient member  218 . The resilient member  38  may be formed from a substantially flexibly resilient material such as plastic and may generally define a living hinge that articulates with the engagement member  54 . It is also contemplated that the resilient member  38  may be formed from other materials having flexibly resilient properties. 
     The first resilient member  214  may define a space  246  between the first support extension  174  and the first resilient member  214 . The first resilient member  214  may extend into the space  246  during a mutual engagement with the first engagement member  158 . The second resilient member  218  may be similarly configured to define a similar space  246  and may operate in a similar manner with the second engagement member  166 . In addition, the first channel  190  may have a generally C-shaped configuration, such that the first engagement member  158  may rotate within the first channel  190  to engage with the first resilient member  214 . The second channel  198  may be similarly configured and may operate in a similar manner in relation to the second engagement member  166  and the second resilient member  218 . 
     Referring now to  FIGS.  8 - 10   , as described herein the second resilient member  218  and second engagement member  166  may have a substantially similar configuration, construction, and function of the first resilient member  214  and the first engagement member  158 , respectively. A disengaged position  250  may be defined by the first engagement member  158  as illustrated in  FIG.  8   . While in the disengaged position  250 , the first engagement member  158  may be normal to a planar portion  254  of the first channel  190 . As the lid  46  raises, the first engagement member  158  engages with the first contact surface  222  ( FIG.  6   ) of the first resilient member  214 , which results in a frictional interference, to define an engaged position  258  of the first resilient member  214 . While the first resilient member  214  is in the engaged position  258 , the lid  46  may be either in the intermediate ( FIG.  3   ) or raised positions  70 ,  62 . 
     With reference to  FIGS.  9  and  10   , the engagement member  54  is illustrated as pressing against the resilient member  38  as the lid  46  transitions from the intermediate position  70  ( FIG.  3   ) to the raised position  62 . The resilient member  38  flexibly extends towards the body  18  of the console assembly  10 , which may provide sufficient extension of the resilient member  38  to allow the lid  46  to open. As the lid  46  reaches the raised position  62 , the resilient member  38  mutually engages the engagement member  54  to retain the lid  46  in the raised position  62 . Accordingly, there is a resistive force  262  acting on the engagement member  54  stabilizing the lid  46  in the raised position  62 . In addition, a frictional force  266  is defined between the engagement member  54  and the resilient member  38  when the resilient member  38  is in the engaged position  258 . The frictional force  266  further contributes to the stabilization of the engagement member  54  against the resilient member  38  and, ultimately, the stabilization of the lid  46  in the raised position  62 . The frictional force  266  may be at its greatest level of resistance when the lid  46  is in the raised position  62  and the engagement member  54  is fully engaged with the resilient member  38 . While the engagement member  54  rotates within the channel  42 , the frictional force  266  may help to slow the rotational movement of the engagement member  54  and, consequently, the lid  46 . 
     Referring to  FIGS.  11 - 13   , the resilient member  38  may further include a protrusion  270  that may also be mutually engageable with the engagement member  54 . The protrusion  270  may define an upper engagement surface  274  and a lower engagement surface  278  of the resilient member  38 , such that the contact surface  220  may be divided into the upper and lower engagement surfaces  274 ,  278  by the protrusion  270 . Additionally or alternatively, the first and second resilient members  214 ,  218  may each include the protrusion  270 . The protrusion  270  of the first resilient member  214  may define a first upper engagement surface  282  and a first lower engagement surface  286  ( FIG.  6   ), while the protrusion  270  of the second resilient member  218  may define a second upper engagement surface  290  and a second lower engagement surface  294  ( FIG.  7   ). As described herein the second upper engagement surface  290  and the second lower engagement surface  294  may have a substantially similar configuration, construction, and function of the first upper engagement surface  282  and the first lower engagement surface  286 , respectively. 
     During the rotation of the lid  46 , the first and second engagement members  158 ,  166  frictionally engage the upper and lower engagement surfaces  274 ,  278  of the first and second resilient members  214 ,  218 , respectively. Specifically, as the lid  46  transitions in the intermediate position  70 , the first engagement member  158  may frictionally engage the first lower engagement surface  286 . In addition, when the lid  46  is in the intermediate position  70 , the second engagement member  166  may frictionally engage the second lower engagement surface  294 . As the lid  46  enters the raised position  62 , the first engagement member  158  presses upon the protrusion  270  of the first resilient member  214  and the first resilient member  214  may then be transitioned into the engaged position  258 . A similar exchange may take place between the second engagement member  166  and the protrusion  270  of the second resilient member  218 . 
     Once the lid  46  is in the raised position  62 , the first and second resilient members  214 ,  218  are in mutual engagement with the first and second engagement members  158 ,  166 . Accordingly, the frictional force  266  may be defined between the first engagement member  158  and the first upper engagement surface  282  and may be defined between the second engagement member  166  and the second upper engagement surface  290 . By way of example, not limitation,  FIG.  13    illustrates the second engagement member  166  frictionally engaged with the second upper engagement surface  290  in the raised position  62 . The first engagement member  158  similarly frictionally engages the first upper engagement surface  282  in the raised position  62 . In addition to the frictional force  266 , the protrusion  270  provides additional stability for the engagement member  54 . The engagement member  54 , although frictionally engaged with the resilient member  38 , may rest on the protrusion  270  to create further resistance for the lid  46 . By way of example, not limitation, the lid  46  may be bumped by an occupant while in the raised position  62 , and the protrusion  270  may engage with the engagement member  54  to resist the downward rotation of the engagement member  54  and, consequently, the lid  46 . 
     Referring to  FIGS.  14  and  15   , the connector  50  may extend from the bottom surface  154  of the first portion  146  of the lid  46 . The connector  50  may extend between the first and second engagement members  158 ,  166 . In this way, the first and second outer surfaces  162 ,  170  may be opposing surfaces of a single connector  50 . This configuration of the connector  50  may be advantageous for extending the cover  142  over an end  300  ( FIG.  2   ) of the console assembly  10 . The extended cover  142  may be advantageous for increasing the aesthetics of the console assembly  10 . The extended cover  142  may provide additional padded layers, cushion layers, and/or decorative layers on the console assembly  10 . 
     In addition, the lid  46  may include a first connector  304  and a second connector  308 . In various examples, the first engagement member  158  may extend from the first connector  304  and the second engagement member  166  may extend from the second connector  308 . According to various aspects, the first and second connectors  304 ,  308  may extend from the bottom surface  154  of the first portion  146  of the lid  46 . Additionally or alternatively, the first connector  304  may extend from a first side  312  of the lid  46  and the second connector  308  may extend from a second side  316  of the lid  46 . The first and second connectors  304 ,  308  may be spaced apart from one another and may extend substantially parallel to one another. This configuration of the lid  46  may be advantageous for providing additional space proximate the end  300  of the console assembly  10 . The additional space may be advantageous for increased storage for the occupants of the vehicle  14 . The additional space may also be advantageous for including additional cup wells  110  ( FIG.  2   ) proximate the end  300  of the console assembly  10 , which may be accessible to occupants within the second seating row  90  ( FIG.  1   ). 
     Use of the presently disclosed device may provide for a variety of advantages. For example, the resilient member  38  may help control the overall movement of the lid  46 , such that the lid  46  is less likely to wobble in the raised position  62  or slam shut into the lowered position  66 . This may also minimize excess noise that may otherwise be present in a conventional console absent the resilient member  38 . Thus, the console assembly  10  described herein provides improved user experience and more smooth transitory movement of the lid  46 . 
     According to various examples, a console assembly for a vehicle includes a body defines a support extension that extends from an upper portion of the, and the support extension includes a guide and a resilient member that defines a channel. A lid is operably coupled to the body. A connector is outwardly extending from the lid and is coupled to the support extension. An engagement member is positioned within the channel and is coupled to the connector and mutually engageable with the resilient member. A hinge pin extends through the guide and the engagement member. The hinge pin couples the lid to the body, and the lid rotates about the hinge pin and is operable between a raised position, a lowered position, and an intermediate position therebetween. Embodiments of the present disclosure may include one or a combination of the following features:
         A resilient member including a protrusion. The protrusion is mutually engageable with an engagement member.   A protrusion defines an upper engagement surface and a lower engagement surface of a resilient member. An engagement member is frictionally engaged with the upper engagement surface in a raised position.   A frictional force defines between a resilient member and an engagement member at least in an intermediate position.   A resilient member is in an engaged position relative to an engagement member. The engaged position corresponds to one of a raised position and an intermediate position of a lid.   A resilient member is in a disengaged position relative to an engagement member. The disengaged position corresponds to a lowered position of a lid.   A resilient member includes a contact surface. An engagement member is frictionally engaged with the contact surface in a raised position and an intermediate position.       

     According to various examples, a console assembly includes a body including a first support extension and a second support extension each extending from a rear portion of the body. Each of the first and second support extensions includes a first guide and a second guide. A first resilient member has a protrusion and a first contact surface. A second resilient member has a protrusion and a second contact surface. A lid is operably coupled to the body. A connector outwardly extends from a bottom surface of the lid and is coupled to the first and second support extensions. At least one engagement member is mutually engageable with the first contact surface and the second contact surface of the first and second resilient members, respectively. Embodiments of the present disclosure may include one or a combination of the following features:
         A hinge pin extends through a first guide and a second guide and couples a lid to a body. The lid rotates about a hinge pin and is operable between a raised position, a lowered position, and an intermediate position therebetween.   A protrusion of a first resilient member defines a first upper engagement surface and a first lower engagement surface of a first contact surface. The protrusion of a second resilient member further defines a second upper engagement surface and a second lower engagement surface of a second contact surface.   At least one engagement member includes a first and a second engagement member. The first and second engagement members respectively frictionally engage a first and second lower engagement surface of a first and second resilient member in an intermediate position of a lid. The first and second engagement members respectively frictionally engage a first and second upper engagement surface in a raised position of the lid.   At least one engagement member includes a first engagement member and a second engagement member. The first and second engagement members are coupled to a connector.   A first resilient member, a second resilient member, a first guide, and a second guide defines a first channel and a second channel in which first and second engagement members are positioned.   A first and second engagement member frictionally engage a first and second contact surface. First and second resilient members are translated into an engaged position during a frictional engagement.       

     According to various examples, a console assembly includes a body that has a front portion and a rear portion. The body defines a support extension extending from a rear portion. The support extension includes a guide and a resilient member that defines a channel. A lid is operably coupled to the body. A connector outwardly extends from the lid and is coupled to the support extension. An engagement member is positioned within the channel and is coupled to the connector and mutually engageable with the resilient member. Embodiments of the present disclosure may include one or a combination of the following features:
         A hinge pin extends through a guide and an engagement member. A lid rotates about the hinge pin and is operable between a raised position, a lowered position, and an intermediate position.   An engagement member frictionally engages a resilient member in either an open and intermediate positions.   A resilient member is in an engaged position when a lid is in a raised position. The resilient member is in a disengaged position when the lid is in a lowered position.   A protrusion defines an upper engagement surface and a lower engagement surface of a resilient member.   An engagement member frictionally engages a lower engagement surface of a resilient member in an intermediate position of a lid. The engagement member frictionally engages an upper engagement surface in a raised position of the lid.       

     For purposes of this disclosure, the term “coupled” (in all of its forms, couple, coupling, coupled, etc.) generally means the joining of two components (electrical or mechanical) directly or indirectly to one another. Such joining may be stationary in nature or movable in nature. Such joining may be achieved with the two components (electrical or mechanical) and any additional intermediate members being integrally formed as a single unitary body with one another or with the two components. Such joining may be permanent in nature or may be removable or releasable in nature unless otherwise stated. 
     Furthermore, any arrangement of components to achieve the same functionality is effectively “associated” such that the desired functionality is achieved. Hence, any two components herein combined to achieve a particular functionality can be seen as “associated with” each other such that the desired functionality is achieved, irrespective of architectures or intermedial components. Likewise, any two components so associated can also be viewed as being “operably connected” or “operably coupled” to each other to achieve the desired functionality, and any two components capable of being so associated can also be viewed as being “operably couplable” to each other to achieve the desired functionality. Some examples of operably couplable include, but are not limited to, physically mateable and/or physically interacting components and/or wirelessly interactable and/or wirelessly interacting components and/or logically interacting and/or logically interactable components. Furthermore, it will be understood that a component preceding the term “of the” may be disposed at any practicable location (e.g., on, within, and/or externally disposed from the vehicle) such that the component may function in any manner described herein. 
     Modifications of the disclosure will occur to those skilled in the art and to those who make or use the disclosure. Therefore, it is understood that the embodiments shown in the drawings and described above are merely for illustrative purposes and not intended to limit the scope of the disclosure, which is defined by the following claims, as interpreted according to the principles of patent law, including the doctrine of equivalents. 
     It is to be understood that variations and modifications can be made on the aforementioned structure without departing from the concepts of the present invention, and further it is to be understood that such concepts are intended to be covered by the following claims unless these claims by their language expressly state otherwise.