Patent Publication Number: US-2022227302-A1

Title: Component for vehicle interior

Description:
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS 
     The present application is a continuation in part of PCT/International Patent Application No. PCT/CN2020/120211 filed Oct. 10, 2020, which claims the benefit of Chinese Patent Application No. 201910959785.8 filed Oct. 10, 2019 (now Chinese Patent No. 110525354B). 
     The present application claims priority to and incorporates by reference in full the following patent applications: (a) Chinese Patent Application No. 201910959785.8 filed Oct. 10, 2019 (now Chinese Patent No. 110525354B); (b) PCT/International Patent Application No. PCT/CN2020/120211 filed Oct. 10, 2020. 
    
    
     FIELD 
     The present invention relates to a component for a vehicle interior. 
     The present invention also relates to component for a vehicle interior providing a base with a compartment and a cover movable relative to the base. 
     BACKGROUND 
     It is known to provide a component for a vehicle interior providing a base with a compartment and a cover movable relative to the base. 
     It would be advantageous to provide an improved component for a vehicle interior providing a base with a compartment and a cover movable relative to the base. 
     It would be advantageous to provide an improved component for a vehicle interior providing a base with a compartment and a cover movable relative to the base with a tension/spring-actuated mode and a motor-actuated mode. 
     SUMMARY 
     The present invention relates to a component for a vehicle interior configured to be operated by an operator control comprising a base comprising a compartment, a cover configured to be movable relative to the base between a closed position and an open position, a spring-actuated mechanism configured to move the cover; a motor-actuated mechanism configured to move the cover. The cover may be configured to be moved in at least one of (a) a spring-actuated mode under actuation of the spring-actuated mechanism and/or (b) a motor-actuated mode under actuation by the motor-actuated mechanism. The component may comprise a motor configured to actuate the motor-actuated mechanism. The cover may be configured to move on a track system; the track system may comprise a gear track. The motor-actuated mechanism may comprise a cable-drive system. The spring-actuated mechanism may be configured to use spring action to move the cover from the closed position to the open position. The operator control may be configured to operate the motor-actuated mechanism. The operator control may be configured to operate the spring-actuated mechanism. The component may comprise a latch mechanism configured to retain the cover in the closed position relative to the base. The latch mechanism may comprise a spring-operated mechanism. The operator control may be configured to operate the latch mechanism. The operator control may comprise a button mechanism configured to release the latch mechanism and to move the cover in the spring-actuated mode. The cover may be configured to move in the spring-actuated mode from the closed position to the open position and in the motor-actuated mode from the open position to the closed position. The component may comprise a receptacle configured to be movable relative to the base between a retracted position within the base and an extended position. The component may comprise a mechanism configured to be actuated by movement of the receptacle from the retracted position toward the extended position. The mechanism may be configured to release a latch mechanism for movement of the cover toward the open position when the receptacle is moved toward the extended position. The mechanism may comprise a switch actuated by movement of the receptacle. The receptacle may be movable relative to the base on a track system. 
     The present invention relates to a component for a vehicle interior comprising a base comprising a compartment, a cover configured to be movable relative to the base between a closed position and an open position, a motor-actuated mechanism configured to move the cover; an operator control configured to operate movement of the cover. The cover may be configured to be moved in at least one of (a) a tension-actuated mode and/or (b) a motor-actuated mode under actuation by the motor-actuated mechanism. The operator control may comprise a button mechanism configured to release a latch mechanism and for movement of the cover in the tension-actuated mode; the latch mechanism may comprise a spring-operated mechanism configured to retain the cover in the closed position and to release the cover for movement toward the open position. The operator control may be configured to initiate movement of the cover in the motor-actuated mode. The component may comprise a tension-actuated mechanism configured to use spring force to move the cover from the open position to the closed position in the tension-actuated mode; the motor-actuated mechanism may comprise a cable-drive system operated by a motor to move the cover from the open position to the closed position in the motor-actuated mode. The operator control may comprise a button configured to initiate movement of the cover in the tension-actuated mode. The cover may be configured to be moved from the open position to the closed position in a manually-actuated mode. 
     The present invention relates to a component for a vehicle interior comprising a base comprising a compartment, a cover configured to be movable relative to the base between a closed position and an open position, a spring-actuated mechanism configured to move the cover, a motor-actuated mechanism configured to move the cover; an operator control configured to operate movement of the cover. The cover may be configured to be moved in at least one of (a) spring-actuated mode under actuation of the spring-actuated mechanism and/or (b) a motor-actuated mode under actuation by the motor-actuated mechanism. The operator control may be configured to initiate movement of the cover in the motor-actuated mode. 
     The present invention relates to a vehicle interior trim/component comprising a base having a storage compartment and a cover. The cover may be configured to be movable relative to the base between a first closed position where the storage compartment is covered and a first open position where the storage compartment is exposed in both an electric mode and a manual mode. The interior trim may comprise a slide driven by a motor and moving relative to the base between the first closed position and the first open position. The cover may be configured to move in the electric mode when the cover is connected with the slide; the cover may be configured to move in the manual mode when the cover is disconnected from the slide. The interior trim may comprise a clutch lock for operating the connection and disconnection of the cover with the slide. The cover may be provided with a switch; the clutch lock may be configured to realize the connection or disconnection of the cover with the slide in response to pressure applied to the switch. The slide may comprise a locking slot; the cover may comprise an unlocking slot. The cover may be connected with the slide when a locking head of the clutch lock is positioned in the locking slot; the cover may be disconnected from the slide when the locking head of the clutch lock is positioned in the unlocking slot. The clutch lock may be disposed on the cover and rotated relative to the cover such that the clutch lock moves from the locking slot into the unlocking slot or from the unlocking slot into the locking slot. The clutch lock may be connected with the cover by a first tension spring that may act on the clutch lock to retain the locking head of the clutch lock in the locking slot. The locking slot may be aligned with the unlocking slot when the cover and the slide are in a same position. The interior trim may comprise a cover lock. The cover may be connected with the cover lock when the slide moves away from the first closed position such that the cover is secured in the first closed position. The cover lock may be configured to rotate in response to the pressure applied to the switch when the cover is connected with the cover lock such that the cover lock is disconnected from the cover. The cover lock may be configured to connect with the cover when the slide is in the first closed position. The cover lock may be connected with the base by a second tension spring. The base may be provided with a stop rod; the stop rod may be configured to define a position of the cover lock under the action of the second tension spring when the slide moves away from the cover lock. Both ends of the slide may be connected with a cable wrapping around a winder. The winder may be connected with the motor to move the slide. The interior trim may comprise a movable storage box connected with the motor. Movement of the storage box may rotate the winder and thereby move the slide. 
     The present invention relates to a vehicle interior trim/component comprising a base having a storage compartment, a cover and a movable storage box. The cover may be configured to be movable relative to the base between a first closed position where the storage compartment is covered and a first open position where the storage compartment is exposed in both an electric mode and a manual mode. The movable storage box may be configured to move between a second closed position within the base and a second open position where the movable storage box protrudes from the base. The movable storage box may be powered by a motor. The cover may be secured to the base by a cover lock when the cover is in the first closed position. The cover may be released from the base when the movable storage box moves to the second open position. The movable storage box may comprise a push rod. The push rod may contact and push the cover lock to rotate when the movable storage box moves toward the second open position. The interior trim may comprise a clutch lock provided on the cover. Rotation of the clutch lock may rotate the cover lock when the cover is in the first closed position to release the cover from the base. The cover may be provided with a switch. The clutch lock may be configured to rotate in response to pressure applied to the switch to release the cover from the base. The cover may move from the first closed position toward the first open position in response to movement of the movable storage box from the second closed position toward the second open position. The cover may move from the first open position toward the first closed position in response to movement of the movable storage box from the second open position toward the second closed position. The cover may be movable between the first closed position and a first open position when the movable storage box is in any position between the second closed position and the second open position. The cover may remain in the first open position when the movable storage box moves from the second open position toward the second closed position. 
     The present invention relates to a vehicle interior component comprising a base configured to provide a storage compartment, a cover configured to move relative to the base between a first closed position where the storage compartment is covered and a first open position where an access to the storage compartment is provided; a mechanism configured to drive the cover to move between the first closed position and the first open position. The cover may be configured for an engaged state in which the cover is engaged with the mechanism and a disengaged state in which the cover is disengaged from the mechanism. The mechanism may comprise a motor configured to move the cover between the first closed position and the first open position when the cover is in the engaged state. The vehicle interior component may comprise a connector configured to connect the cover to the mechanism to provide the engaged state. The connector may comprise a slide. The mechanism may be configured to move the connector to move the cover between the first closed position and the first open position. The vehicle interior component may comprise an electrical cable configured to connect the connector with the mechanism. The vehicle interior component may comprise a clutch lock configured to disconnect the cover from the mechanism to provide the disengaged state. The cover may be configured to move between the first closed position and the first open position in response to an external force applied to the cover when the cover is in the disengaged state. The external force may comprise at least one of a force applied to the cover by a hand and a force applied to the cover by a torsion spring. The vehicle interior component may comprise a storage box configured to move relative to the base between a second closed position where the storage box is stored and a second open position where an access to the storage box is provided. The cover may be configured to move from the first closed position toward the first open position when the storage box moves from the second closed position toward the second open position. The cover may be configured to move from the first open position toward the first closed position when the storage box moves from the second open position toward the second closed position. The cover may be configured to move from the first closed position toward the first open position or from the first open position toward the first closed position when the storage box is in the second closed position. 
    
    
     
       FIGURES 
         FIG. 1A  is a schematic perspective view of a vehicle according to an exemplary embodiment. 
         FIG. 1B  is a schematic partial perspective view of a vehicle interior according to an exemplary embodiment. 
         FIG. 2  is a schematic perspective view of a component for a vehicle interior according to an exemplary embodiment. 
         FIGS. 2A through 2E  are schematic perspective views of a component for a vehicle interior according to an exemplary embodiment. 
         FIGS. 3A through 3F  are schematic perspective views of a component for a vehicle interior according to an exemplary embodiment. 
         FIGS. 4A through 4J  are schematic perspective views of a component for a vehicle interior according to an exemplary embodiment. 
         FIGS. 5A through 5I  are schematic perspective views of a component for a vehicle interior according to an exemplary embodiment. 
         FIGS. 6A and 6B  are schematic partial perspective views of a component for a vehicle interior according to an exemplary embodiment. 
         FIG. 7  is a schematic perspective view of a subassembly of a component for a vehicle interior according to an exemplary embodiment. 
         FIG. 8  is a schematic perspective view of a subassembly of a component for a vehicle interior according to an exemplary embodiment. 
         FIG. 9  is a schematic perspective view of a subassembly of a component for a vehicle interior according to an exemplary embodiment. 
         FIG. 10  is a schematic perspective view of a subassembly of a component for a vehicle interior according to an exemplary embodiment. 
         FIG. 11  is a schematic perspective view of a subassembly of a component for a vehicle interior according to an exemplary embodiment. 
         FIGS. 12A and 12B  are schematic partial section views of a component for a vehicle interior according to an exemplary embodiment. 
         FIGS. 13A through 13E  are schematic partial section views of a component for a vehicle interior according to an exemplary embodiment. 
         FIGS. 14A through 14E  are schematic partial section views of a component for a vehicle interior according to an exemplary embodiment. 
         FIGS. 15A through 15H  are schematic partial section views of a component for a vehicle interior according to an exemplary embodiment. 
         FIGS. 16A through 16E  are schematic partial section views of a component for a vehicle interior according to an exemplary embodiment. 
         FIGS. 17A through 17E  are schematic partial section views of a component for a vehicle interior according to an exemplary embodiment. 
         FIGS. 18A through 18E  are schematic partial section views of a component for a vehicle interior according to an exemplary embodiment. 
         FIGS. 19A through 19C  are schematic partial section views of a component for a vehicle interior according to an exemplary embodiment. 
         FIGS. 20A and 20B  are schematic partial section views of a component for a vehicle interior according to an exemplary embodiment. 
         FIGS. 21A and 21B  are schematic partial section views of a component for a vehicle interior according to an exemplary embodiment. 
         FIGS. 22A through 22E  are schematic perspective views of a component for a vehicle interior according to an exemplary embodiment. 
         FIGS. 23A through 23G  are schematic perspective views of a component for a vehicle interior according to an exemplary embodiment. 
         FIGS. 24A and 24B  are schematic partial perspective views of a component for a vehicle interior according to an exemplary embodiment. 
         FIGS. 25A through 25E  are schematic section views of a component for a vehicle interior according to an exemplary embodiment. 
         FIGS. 26A through 26H  are schematic perspective views of a component for a vehicle interior according to an exemplary embodiment. 
         FIGS. 27A and 27B  are schematic partial perspective views of a component for a vehicle interior according to an exemplary embodiment. 
         FIGS. 28A through 28D  are schematic section views of a component for a vehicle interior according to an exemplary embodiment. 
         FIGS. 29A through 29D  are schematic section views of a component for a vehicle interior according to an exemplary embodiment. 
         FIGS. 30A through 30F  are schematic section views of a component for a vehicle interior according to an exemplary embodiment. 
     
    
    
     DESCRIPTION 
     Referring to  FIGS. 1A-1B and 2 , a vehicle V is shown with an interior I comprising components C such as a floor console FC and instrument panel IP. 
     According to an exemplary embodiment as shown schematically in  FIG. 2 , a component for a vehicle interior configured to be operated by an operator control OC may comprise a base B comprising a compartment, a cover T configured to be movable relative to base B between a closed position and an open position, a spring-actuated mechanism TM configured to move cover T, and a motor-actuated mechanism MM configured to move cover T. See also  FIGS. 2A-2E, 3A-3F, 4A-4J, 5A-5I, 6A-6B, 12A-12B, 21A-21B, 22A-22E, 23A-23G, 24A-24B and 27A - 27 B. 
     As shown schematically in  FIGS. 2A-2E and 3A-3D , cover T may be configured to be moved in at least one of a spring-actuated mode under actuation of spring-actuated mechanism TM and/or a motor-actuated mode under actuation by motor-actuated mechanism MM. See also  FIGS. 4A-4J and 5A-5I . As shown schematically in  FIGS. 6A-6B , the component may comprise a motor configured to actuate motor-actuated mechanism MM. As shown schematically in  FIGS. 6A-6B and 12A-12B , cover T may be configured to move on a track system TSC; track system TSC may comprise a gear track. As shown schematically in  FIGS. 6A-6B , motor-actuated mechanism MM may comprise a cable-drive system. As indicated schematically in  FIGS. 3A-3D and 12A-12B , spring-actuated mechanism TM may be configured to use spring action to move cover T from the closed position to the open position. 
     As shown schematically in  FIGS. 2 and 2A-2E , operator control OCX may be configured to operate motor-actuated mechanism MM. See also  FIGS. 6A-6B . As shown schematically in  FIGS. 2 and 3A-3D , operator control OC may be configured to operate spring-actuated mechanism TM. See also  FIGS. 12A-12B . As shown schematically in  FIGS. 12A-12B , the component may comprise a latch mechanism LM configured to retain cover T in the closed position relative to base B; latch mechanism LM may comprise a spring-operated mechanism; operator control OC may be configured to operate latch mechanism LM. See  FIGS. 3A-3D, 13A-13E, 14A-14E and 15A-15D . As shown schematically in  FIGS. 2 and 3A-3D , operator control OC may comprise a button mechanism BT configured to release latch mechanism LM and to move cover T in the spring-actuated mode. 
     As shown schematically in  FIGS. 2A-2E, 3A-3D, 4A-4C, 5A-5C, 5H-5I, 13A-13E, 14A-14E and 15A-15D , cover T may be configured to move in the spring-actuated mode from the closed position to the open position and in the motor-actuated mode from the open position to the closed position. 
     As shown schematically in  FIGS. 2, 22A-22E, 23A-23G, 24A-24B and 27A-27B , the component may comprise a receptacle R configured to be movable relative to base B between a retracted position within base B and an extended position. See also  FIGS. 26A-26H and 28A-28D . As indicated schematically in  FIGS. 2 and 22A-22E , receptacle R may provide a compartment S. As shown schematically in  FIGS. 27A-27B and 28A-28D , the component may comprise a mechanism configured to be actuated by movement of receptacle R from the retracted position toward the extended position; the mechanism may be configured to release a latch mechanism LM for movement of cover T toward the open position when receptacle R is moved toward the extended position; the mechanism may comprise a switch SW actuated by movement of receptacle R. As shown schematically in  FIGS. 24A-24B and 27A-27B , receptacle R may be movable relative to base B on a track system TSR; track system TSR may comprise a gear track. 
     According to an exemplary embodiment as shown schematically in  FIGS. 2, 2A-2E, 3A-3F, 4A-4J, 5A-5I, 6A-6B, 12A-12B, 21A-21B, 22A-22E, 23A-23G, 24A-24B  and  27 A- 27 B, a component for a vehicle interior may comprise a base B comprising a compartment, a cover T configured to be movable relative to base B between a closed position and an open position, a motor-actuated mechanism MM configured to move cover T, and an operator control OC configured to operate movement of cover T. As shown schematically, cover T may be configured to be moved in at least one of a tension-actuated mode and/or a motor-actuated mode under actuation by motor-actuated mechanism MM. As shown schematically, operator control OC may comprise a button mechanism BT configured to release a latch mechanism LM and for movement of cover T in the tension-actuated mode; latch mechanism LM may comprise a spring-operated mechanism configured to retain cover T in the closed position and to release cover T for movement toward the open position. 
     As shown schematically in  FIGS. 2 and 2A-2E , operator control OC may be configured to initiate movement of cover T in the motor-actuated mode. See also  FIGS. 6A-6B . As shown schematically in  FIGS. 2, 3A-3D and 12A-12B , the component may comprise a tension-actuated mechanism TM configured to use spring force to move cover T from the open position to the closed position in the tension-actuated mode; motor-actuated mechanism MM may comprise a cable-drive system operated by a motor to move cover T from the open position to the closed position in the motor-actuated mode. As shown schematically in  FIGS. 2, 3A-3D and 12A-12B , operator control OC may comprise a button BT configured to initiate movement of cover T in the tension-actuated mode. 
     As shown schematically in  FIGS. 3E-3F, 4D-4F and 5D-5F , cover T may be configured to be moved from the open position to the closed position in a manually-actuated mode. See also  FIGS. 15E-15H and 16A-16E . 
     According to an exemplary embodiment as shown schematically in  FIGS. 2, 2A-2E, 3A-3F, 4A-4J, 5A-5I, 6A-6B, 12A-12B, 21A-21B, 22A-22E, 23A-23G, 24A-24B  and  27 A- 27 B, a component for a vehicle interior may comprise a base B comprising a compartment, a cover T configured to be movable relative to base B between a closed position and an open position, a spring-actuated mechanism TM configured to move cover T, a motor-actuated mechanism MM configured to move cover T, and an operator control OC configured to operate movement of cover T. Cover T may be configured to be moved in at least one of a spring-actuated mode under actuation of spring-actuated mechanism TM and/or a motor-actuated mode under actuation by motor-actuated mechanism MM. See  FIGS. 2A-2E, 3A-3F, 4A-4J and 5A-5I . 
     As shown schematically in  FIGS. 2 and 2A-2D , the component may comprise an operator control OCX shown with button arrangement/button BX configured to initiate movement of cover T in the motor-actuated mode. See also  FIGS. 4A-4C, 5A-5C and 5H-5I . 
     As shown schematically according to an exemplary embodiment in  FIGS. 2, 2A-2E, 3A-3F, 4A-4J, 5A-5I, 6A-6B, 12A-12B, 21A-21B, 22A-22E, 23A-23G, 24A-24B  and  27 A- 27 B, a component C for a vehicle interior configured to be operated by an operator control OC/OCX (with button BT/BX) may comprise a cover T movable relative to a base B between a closed position and an open position, a spring-actuated mechanism TM for cover T and a motor-actuated mechanism MM for cover T. Cover T may be moved in a tension/spring-actuated mode under actuation of spring-actuated mechanism TM and/or a motor-actuated mode under actuation by motor-actuated mechanism MM. Cover T may be configured to move on a track system TSC comprising a gear track. Motor-actuated mechanism MM may comprise a cable-drive system; spring-actuated mechanism TM may use spring/tension action to open cover T. The component may comprise a receptacle R movable between a retracted position and an extended position. The component may comprise a latch mechanism LM for cover T actuated by an operator control such as button BT and/or movement of receptacle R with switch/mechanism SW; the component may provide a manually-operated mode. 
     According to an exemplary embodiment as shown schematically in  FIGS. 2A-2E, 3A-3F, 4A-4J, 6A-6B   12 A- 12 B,  13 A- 13 E,  14 A- 14 E,  15 A- 15 H,  16 A- 16 E,  17 A- 17 D,  18 A- 18 D,  19 A- 19 C,  20 A- 20 B and  21 A- 21 B, component C may be configured for operation to move cover T in a tension/spring-operated mode and/or manually-operated mode and/or motor/electric-operated mode. In a temporary fault/failure mode for the motor, the component may comprise a clutch mechanism to provide for manual operation and motor/electric-operation. See  FIGS. 5A-5I . 
     Exemplary Embodiments—A 
     According to an exemplary embodiment as schematically shown in  FIGS. 1A-1B , a vehicle V may be provided with an interior component I including vehicle interior components such as an instrument panel IP and component C shown as a floor console FC with a vehicle interior trim/component. 
     As shown schematically in  FIGS. 1A-1B and 2 , a vehicle interior trim/component C (shown as a floor console FC) may comprise a base  10 , base  10  comprises a storage compartment H, a cover  20  that is movable relative to base  10  is provided at an opening of storage compartment H; cover  20  is provided with an operator control OC providing a manual switch BT and moved by a driving mechanism between a first closed position (shown in  FIG. 2A ) where storage compartment H is covered and a first open position (shown in  FIG. 2C ) where storage compartment H is completely exposed. 
     As indicated schematically, cover  20  moves from the first closed position to the first open position and then from the first open position back to the first closed position in an electric mode, as shown schematically in  FIGS. 2A-2E . As indicated schematically, cover  20  moves from the first closed position, by manually pressing a switch BT, to the first open position via an intermediate position; then back to the first closed position by manually pulling cover  20  in a manual mode, as shown schematically in  FIGS. 3A-3F . As indicated schematically, the electric mode and the manual mode can be switched to at any time without affecting the opening and closing of cover  20 . As indicated schematically, after cover  20  moves from the first closed position to the first open position via the intermediate position in the electric mode, the vehicle interior trim is switched to the manual mode; cover  20  can be locked by pulling cover  20  back to the first closed position after switch BT is manually pressed; can also be unlocked by pressing switch BT again, so that cover  20  can be moved from the first closed position to the first open position, as shown schematically in  FIGS. 4A-4J . As indicated schematically, after cover  20  moves from the first closed position to the first open position via the intermediate position in the electric mode, the vehicle interior trim is switched to the manual mode; cover  20  is locked by pulling cover  20  back to the first closed position after switch BT is manually pressed; then cover  20  moves from the first closed position to the first open position in the electric mode, as shown schematically in  FIGS. 5A-5I . 
     As shown schematically in  FIGS. 6A-6B , a first sliding rail  11  and a second sliding rail  12  are mounted in parallel on an inner side of base  10 ; cover  20  may slide along first sliding rail  11 . First sliding rail  11  and second sliding rail  12  may have a linear or curved shape, or other shapes according to actual needs. 
     As shown schematically in  FIG. 7 , cover  20  comprises a first sidewall  21 , a second sidewall  22  and a third sidewall  23  extending substantially in a vertical direction; first sidewall  21 , second sidewall  22  and third sidewall  23  are substantially parallel. The bottom surface of first side wall  21  is provided with teeth  211 , the bottom surface of second side wall  22  is provided with an unlocking slot  221 ; third side wall  23  has a locking tongue  231  protruding along its extending direction and is provided with a guide post  232  on its side surface. Guide posts  232  are mounted on first sliding rail  11  of base  10 , so that cover  20  can slide along first sliding rail  11 . 
     As shown schematically in  FIGS. 6A-6B , the driving mechanism comprises a slide  41  adjacent to cover  20  and moving relative to base  10 , a clutch lock  42  for controlling the connection and disconnection of cover  20  and slide  41 , a cover lock  43  for securing cover  20  to base  10 , a winder  44  mounted inside base  10 , a power-assisted gear set  45  engaged with teeth  211  on cover  20 ; a cable  46  connected with both ends of slide  41 . 
     As shown schematically in  FIGS. 6B and 8 , slide  41  is provided with a locking slot  412  on the top surface and a guide post  411  on the side surface; guide post  411  is mounted on second sliding rail  12  of base  10 , so that slide  41  can slide along second sliding rail  12 . Cable  46  is connected with both ends of slide  41  and wraps around winder  44 . Winder  44  is driven by a motor  49  to move cable  46 , so that slide  41  can reciprocate along second rail  12 . According to an exemplary embodiment shown schematically, base  10  is mounted with a tension pulley  47  and a multi-alignment cable pulley  48  to provide pre-tension to cable  46 , and cable  46  wraps around tension pulley  47  and cable pulley  48 , such that the cable has a more stable movement and a more flexible arrangement. A cable slot structure  15  is provided in parallel with first sliding rail  11  and second sliding rail  12  to support and guide cables. 
     As shown schematically in  FIGS. 9 and 12A , clutch lock  42  comprises a lock rod  421  and a locking head  422  fixed to an end of lock rod  421 . Clutch lock  42  is pivotally connected to cover  20  by a first rotating shaft  423 . A first tension spring  424  has one end fixed to lock rod  421  and the other end fixed to cover  20 . As shown schematically in  FIGS. 13A and 20B , unlocking slot  221  on cover  20  is aligned with locking slot  412  on slide  41  when cover  20  and slide  41  are in the first closed position. As shown schematically in  FIGS. 13B-13E , unlocking slot  221  is aligned with locking slot  412  when cover  20  and slide  41  are moved synchronously to other same positions. As shown schematically in  FIG. 20A , first tension spring  424  applies a tensile force to lock rod  421  to rotate the lock rod clockwise around first rotating shaft  423 , and drives locking head  422  to be inserted into locking slot  412  of slide  41 , so that clutch lock  42  can keep moving synchronously with slide  41 . As indicated schematically in  FIG. 15B , the other end of lock rod  421  is connected with a manual switch; when manual switch BT is pressed, an external force is applied to lock rod  421  to counteract the tensile force of first tension spring  424 , such that lock rod  421  rotates counterclockwise around first rotating shaft  423  and drives locking head  422  to be inserted into unlocking slot  221  of cover  20 . 
     As shown schematically in  FIGS. 10 and 12A , cover lock  43  comprises a locking hook  432  and an eccentric structure  433  adjacent to locking hook  432  and is pivotally connected to base  10  by a second rotating shaft  431 . A second tension spring  434  has one end fixed to locking hook  432  and the other end fixed to base  10 . As shown schematically in  FIG. 16E , when cover  20  is in the closed state, second tension spring  434  applies a tensile force to cover lock  43  to rotate the cover lock clockwise about second rotating shaft  431 , such that locking hook  432  is hooked with locking tongue  231  on cover  20  securing cover  20  to base  10 . The center of the curvature of any position of the curved surface of eccentric structure  433  and the center of the rotation of cover lock  43  are located on the same side. As shown schematically in  FIGS. 13A, 14A and 15A , slide  41  pushes cover lock  43  to rotate counterclockwise around second rotating shaft  431  when eccentric structure  433  contacts with slide  41 , such that locking hook  432  is disengaged from locking tongue  231 . As shown schematically in  FIGS. 6B and 12B , a stop rod  13  for limiting cover lock  43  is provided on base  10 , for limiting the position of cover lock  43  after being rotated clockwise under the action of second tension spring  434  after locking hook  432  is disengaged from locking tongue  231 . 
     As shown schematically in  FIGS. 11 and 12A , power-assisted gear set  45  comprises a fixed shaft  451 , and an inner gear  452 , an outer gear  453 , a torsion spring  454 , and a bearing  455  that are coaxially arranged on fixed shaft  451 . Torsion spring  454  is sleeved on fixed shaft  451  and located inside outer gear  453  to accumulate force to boost the opening of cover  20 , as shown schematically in  FIGS. 15C and 17C-17D . Power-assisted gear set  45  is mounted on base  10  by fixed shaft  451 ; outer gear  453  is engaged with teeth  211  of cover  20 . Power-assisted gear set  45  comprises a damper  456  engaged with inner gear  452  and transmits a damping force to outer gear  453  through a transmission action of inner gear  452 , so that cover  20  can be smoothly opened and closed. 
     As indicated schematically according to an exemplary embodiment, when cover  20  is in the first closed position, the tensile force applied by second tension spring  434  to cover lock  43  is overcome due to slide  41  abutting against eccentric structure  433  of cover lock  43 , such that locking hook  432  on cover lock  43  is kept disconnected from locking tongue  231  on cover  20 , as shown schematically in  FIG. 13A ; unlocking slot  221  of cover  20  is aligned with locking slot  412  of slide  41 ; the tensile force applied by first tension spring  424  to lock rod  421  enables locking head  422  to rotate clockwise around first rotating shaft  423  and to be inserted into locking slot  412  of slide  41 , as shown schematically in  FIG. 14A  ensuring synchronous movement of cover  20  and slide  41 . 
     As shown schematically in  FIGS. 13A-13C and 14A-14C , motor  49  drives winder  44  to rotate when cover  20  moves from the first closed position to the first open position in the electric mode driving cable  46  to pull slide  41  to move toward the first open position. Cover  20  is connected with slide  41  by clutch lock  42  and moves synchronously with slide  41 ; the force applied to cover lock  43  by slide  41  against second tension spring  434  gradually disappears as slide  41  gradually moves away from cover lock  43 ; cover lock  43  rotates clockwise under the tensile force of second tension spring  434  until the cover lock stops against stop rod  13  on base  10 . Cover  20  can move smoothly from the first closed position to the first open position due to the engagement of teeth  211  on cover  20  and external gear  453  of power-assisted gear set  45 . 
     As shown schematically in  FIGS. 13C-13E and 14C-14E , motor  49  drives winder  44  to rotate reversely when cover  20  moves from the first open position to the first closed position in the electric mode, which in turn drives cable  46  to pull slide  41  to move reversely. See also  FIGS. 4A-4F . Since cover  20  and slide  41  are always connected and kept in synchronous movement under the action of clutch lock  42 , slide  41  drives cover  20  to return to the first closed position; slide  41  contacts eccentric structure  433  of cover lock  43  and pushes cover lock  43  to rotate counterclockwise to return to the first closed position. 
     According to an exemplary embodiment as shown schematically in  FIGS. 2 and 5A-5I , vehicle interior trim/component C may be configured to be opened and closed manually if/when the electric mode fails or the vehicle interior trim/component does not work normally. 
     As shown schematically in  FIGS. 15A-15D , when cover  20  and slide  41  are in the first closed position and motor  49  fails, occupants/passengers may open the cover with manual switch BT on cover  20 , such that an external force is applied to clutch lock  42  to overcome the tensile force of first tension spring  424  triggering clutch lock  42  to rotate counterclockwise, such that locking head  422  of clutch lock  42  is disconnected from locking slot  412  of slide  41  and enters unlocking slot  221  aligned with locking slot  412 , that is, cover  20  is disconnected from slide  41 , as shown schematically in  FIG. 15B . Cover  20  can move smoothly under the action of power-assisted gear set  45 ; locking head  422  of clutch lock  42  moves along with movement of cover  20  and abuts against the upper surface of slide  41  until cover  20  moves to the first open position while slide  41  remains in the first closed position, as shown schematically in  FIG. 21A . 
     As indicated schematically in  FIGS. 15E-15H , occupants/passengers may close the cover with direct pull of cover  20  manually, such that locking head  422  of clutch lock  42  moves against the upper surface of slide  41  until locking head  422  moves to the position of locking slot  412 , and falls into locking slot  412  of slide  41  under the action of first tension spring  424 , that is, cover  20  is reconnected with slide  41 ; cover  20  returns to the first closed position. 
     As shown schematically in  FIGS. 19A-19C , when cover  20  has moved to the first open position and slide  41  remains in the first closed position, motor  49  resumes operating and thus drives slide  41  to move toward the first open position; as slide  41  moves, locking head  422  of clutch lock  42  moves against the upper surface of slide  41  until locking head  422  is aligned with locking slot  412  of slide  41 ; locking head  422  falls into locking slot  412  of slide  41  under the action of first tension spring  424 ; cover  20  is reconnected with slide  41 ; slide  41  moves to the first closed position. 
     As shown schematically in  FIGS. 16A-16E , when cover  20  and slide  41  are in the first open position, cover lock  43  has stopped after rotating clockwise to stop rod  13  on base  10  under the tensile force of second tension spring  434 . If motor  49  fails at the time and passengers want to close the cover, they can press manual switch BT on cover  20 , such that an external force is applied to clutch lock  42  to overcome the tensile force of first tension spring  424  triggering clutch lock  42  to rotate counterclockwise, such that locking head  422  of clutch lock  42  is disconnected from locking slot  412  of slide  41  and enters unlocking slot  221  aligned with locking slot  412 , that is, cover  20  is disconnected from slide  41 . As indicated schematically, cover  20  may be manually pulled to move to the first closed position until locking tongue  231  of cover  20  and locking hook  432  of cover lock  43  are hooked to each other to lock cover  20 ; slide  41  still remains in the first open position, as shown schematically in  FIGS. 21B and 16E . 
     As indicated schematically in  FIGS. 17A-17E , occupants/passengers may open the cover with manual switch BT, such that clutch lock  42  rotates counterclockwise and pushes cover lock  43  to rotate counterclockwise; locking hook  432  of cover lock  43  is disengaged from locking tongue  231  of cover  20 . Cover  20  is unlocked and smoothly opened under the action of power-assisted gear set  45 ; locking head  422  of clutch lock  42  is inserted into locking slot  412  of slide  41  when cover  20  moves to the first open position, such that cover  20  is connected to slide  41  again. 
     As shown schematically in  FIGS. 18A-18E , when cover  20  returns to the first closed position and is locked with cover lock  43  while slide  41  remains in the first open position, if motor  49  resumes operating again, motor  49  drives slide  41  to move toward the first closed position until a front end of slide  41  contacts eccentric structure  433  of cover lock  43  and pushes cover lock  43  to disconnect from locking tongue  231  of cover  20 ; locking head  422  of clutch lock  42  slides into locking slot  412  on slide  41 , such that cover  20  is changed from being locked with cover lock  43  to being locked with slide  41  ensuring stability of cover  20 . 
     According to an exemplary embodiment, the component may comprise a movable storage box  30  moving between a second closed position and a second open position relative to a base  10 ; movable storage box  30  comprises a storage compartment S. As shown schematically in  FIG. 22A , movable storage box  30  is located inside base  10  when it is in the second closed position; storage compartment S is invisible; as shown schematically in  FIG. 22C , when movable storage box  30  protrudes from base  10  when it is in the second open position; storage compartment S is visible. 
     As shown schematically in  FIGS. 22A-22E , as movable storage box  30  moves from the second closed position toward the second open position in the electric mode, cover  20  also moves from the first closed position toward the first open position simultaneously until movable storage box  30  moves to the second open position and cover  20  moves to the first open position; conversely, as movable storage box  30  moves from the second open position toward the second closed position, cover  20  also moves from the first open position toward the first closed position simultaneously until movable storage box  30  returns to the second closed position and cover  20  returns to the first closed position. 
     As shown schematically in  FIGS. 23A-23G , after movable storage box  30  and cover  20  are moved to the second open position and the first open position in the electric mode; the vehicle interior trim is switched to the manual mode; switch BT on cover  20  is manually pressed; then cover  20  is manually pulled back to the first closed position. 
     As shown schematically in  FIGS. 24A-24B , a rack  31  is provided at the bottom of movable storage box  30 , a first gear  441  is provided on winder  44 ; rack  31  is engaged with first gear  441 . A motor may be configured to drive movable storage box  30  to move. 
     As shown schematically in  FIGS. 25A-25E , when motor  49  drives movable storage box  30  to move, rack  31  on movable storage box  30  also moves synchronously, which in turn drives first gear  441  engaged with rack  31  to rotate, and then drives winder  44  coaxial with first gear  441  to rotate, so as to drive cable  46  to pull slide  41  to move, and then drive cover  20  connected to slide  41  to move synchronously. As indicated schematically, cover  20  and movable storage box  30  move synchronously, so that specific requirements can be met; the vehicle interior trim of the present invention features a simple structure and a low cost. 
     As shown schematically in  FIGS. 27A-27B , the component may be provided with a push rod  32  on movable storage box  30 , forming another sliding mechanism together with rack  31  and first gear  441 . Push rod  32  is a convex structure with an outer contour of a curved surface. 
     As shown schematically in  FIGS. 26A-26B , cover  20  and movable storage box  30  are in a first closed position and a second closed position As movable storage box  30  moves toward the first open position in the electric mode, cover  20  remains in the first closed position, as shown schematically in  FIGS. 26C-26D ; cover  20  does not move from the first closed position toward, and finally to, the first open position until movable storage box  30  moves to the first open position. As shown schematically in  FIGS. 26E-26F , as movable storage box  30  moves toward the first closed position in the electric mode, cover  20  remains in the first open position until movable storage box  30  moves to the first closed position. Cover  20  can be closed by manually pulling cover  20  from the first open position back to the first closed position, as shown schematically in  FIGS. 26G-26H . 
     As shown schematically in  FIGS. 30A-30F , push rod  32  is away from cover lock  43  when movable storage box  30  is in the second closed position. As indicated schematically, cover  20  is connected with cover lock  43  to fix cover  20  in the first closed position. Cover  20  is released from base  10  when movable storage box  30  moves to the second open position. 
     As indicated schematically, when cover  20  moves from the first closed position toward the first open position, as shown schematically in  FIG. 30B , motor  49  drives first gear  441  to rotate driving rack  31  engaged with first gear  441  to move, that is, driving movable storage box  30  connected to rack  31  to move. As shown schematically in  FIGS. 30C-30D , as movable storage box  30  is opened, push rod  32  gradually approaches cover lock  43  until it contacts eccentric structure  433  of cover lock  43 , so as to push cover lock  43  to rotate clockwise, disengaging locking hook  432  of cover lock  43  from locking tongue  231  of cover  20 , such that cover  20  is unlocked and moves to the open position along first sliding rail  11  under the action of torsion spring  454 , as shown schematically in  FIGS. 30E-30F . 
     As shown schematically in  FIGS. 29A-29D , movable storage box  30  is driven to return to the second closed position when the motor drives first gear  441  to rotate reversely. As push rod  32  of movable storage box  30  gradually moves away from cover lock  43 , the force applied to cover lock  43  by push rod  32  against second tension spring  434  gradually disappears; cover lock  43  rotates counterclockwise under the tension of tension spring  434  until the cover lock stops against stop rod  13  on base  10 . As indicated schematically, it is only necessary to manually pull cover  20  back to the first closed position until cover  20  is locked with cover lock  43 . 
     As shown schematically in  FIGS. 28A-28D , when cover  20  and movable storage box  30  are in the respective closed positions and motor  49  fails, occupants/passengers may open the cover with manual switch BT, such that clutch lock  42  rotates counterclockwise and pushes cover lock  43  to rotate counterclockwise, and locking hook  432  of cover lock  43  is disengaged from locking tongue  231  of cover  20 , such that cover  20  is released from base  10 . Cover  20  is unlocked and smoothly moved to the first open position under the action of power-assisted gear set  45 , and movable storage box  30  remains in the second closed position. 
     Exemplary Embodiments—B 
     As shown schematically in  FIGS. 2, 2A-2E, 3A-3F, 4A-4J, 5A-5I, 6A-6B, 12A-12B, 21A-21B, 22A-22E, 23A-23G, 24A-24B  and  27 A- 27 B, a vehicle interior component/trim component C may comprise a base B having a storage compartment H and a cover T; the cover may be configured to be movable, relative to the base, between a first closed position where the storage compartment may is retracted and a first open position where the storage compartment is exposed in both an electric mode and a manual mode. The interior trim/component may comprise a slide driven by a motor and moving, relative to the base, between the first closed position and the first open position. The cover may be configured to move in the electric mode when the cover is connected with the slide, and the cover may be configured to move in the manual mode when the cover is disconnected from the slide. The interior trim/component may comprise a clutch lock for operating the connection and disconnection of the cover with the slide. The cover may be provided with a switch, and the clutch lock may be configured to realize the connection or disconnection of the cover with the slide in response to pressure applied to the switch. The slide may comprise a locking slot, and the cover may comprise an unlocking slot; the cover is connected with the slide when a locking head of the clutch lock is positioned in the locking slot, and the cover is disconnected from the slide when the locking head of the clutch lock is positioned in the unlocking slot. The clutch lock may be disposed on the cover and rotated relative to the cover, such that the clutch lock moves from the locking slot into the unlocking slot or from the unlocking slot into the locking slot. The clutch lock may be connected with the cover by a first tension spring that acts on the clutch lock to retain the locking head of the clutch lock in the locking slot. The locking slot may be aligned with the unlocking slot when the cover and the slide are in a same position. The interior trim/component may comprise a cover lock; the cover may be connected with the cover lock when the slide moves away from the first closed position such that the cover is secured in the first closed position. The cover lock may be configured to rotate in response to the pressure applied to the switch when the cover is connected with the cover lock such that the cover lock is disconnected from the cover. The cover lock may be configured to connect with the cover when the slide is in the first closed position. The cover lock may be connected with the base by a second tension spring. The base may be provided with a stop rod, and the stop rod may be configured to define a position of the cover lock under the action of the second tension spring when the slide moves away from the cover lock. Both ends of the slide may be connected with a cable wrapping around a winder. The winder may be connected with the motor to move the slide. The interior trim/component may comprise a movable storage box connected with the motor; movement of the storage box rotates the winder and thereby moves the slide. 
     As shown schematically in  FIGS. 2, 2A-2E, 3A-3F, 4A-4J, 5A-5I, 6A-6B, 12A-12B, 21A-21B, 22A-22E, 23A-23G, 24A-24B  and  27 A- 27 B, a vehicle interior component/trim component may comprise a base having a storage compartment, a cover and a movable storage box; the cover may be configured to be movable relative to the base between a first closed position where the storage compartment is covered and a first open position where the storage compartment is exposed in both an electric mode and a manual mode, and the movable storage box may be configured to move between a second closed position within the base and a second open position where the movable storage box protrudes from the base. The movable storage box may be powered by a motor. The cover may be secured to the base by a cover lock when the cover is in the first closed position. The cover may be released from the base when the movable storage box moves to the second open position. The movable storage box may comprise a push rod, and the push rod contacts and pushes the cover lock to rotate when the movable storage box moves toward the second open position. The interior trim/component may comprise a clutch lock provided on the cover; the rotation of the clutch lock rotates the cover lock when the cover is in the first closed position to release the cover from the base. The cover may be provided with a switch; the clutch lock may be configured to rotate in response to pressure applied to the switch to release the cover from the base. The cover moves from the first closed position toward the first open position in response to movement of the movable storage box from the second closed position toward the second open position. The cover moves from the first open position toward the first closed position in response to movement of the movable storage box from the second open position toward the second closed position. The cover may be movable between the first closed position and a first open position when the movable storage box is in any position between the second closed position and the second open position. The cover remains in the first open position when the movable storage box moves from the second open position toward the second closed position. 
     As shown schematically in  FIGS. 2, 2A-2E, 3A-3F, 4A-4J, 5A-5I, 6A-6B, 12A-12B, 21A-21B, 22A-22E, 23A-23G, 24A-24B  and  27 A- 27 B, a vehicle interior component/trim component may comprise a base configured to provide a storage compartment; a cover configured to move, relative to the base, between a first closed position where the storage compartment is covered and a first open position where an access to the storage compartment is provided; and a mechanism configured to drive the cover to move between the first closed position and the first open position; the cover may be configured for an engaged state in which the cover is engaged with the mechanism and a disengaged state in which the cover is disengaged from the mechanism. The mechanism may comprise a motor configured to move the cover between a first closed position and a first open position when the cover is in the engaged state. The vehicle interior component may comprise a connector configured to connect the cover to the mechanism to provide the engaged state. The connector may comprise a slide. The mechanism may be configured to move the connector to move the cover between the first closed position and the first open position. The vehicle interior component may comprise an electrical cable configured to connect the connector with the mechanism and a clutch lock configured to disconnect the cover from the mechanism to provide the disengaged state. The cover may be configured to move between the first closed position and the first open position in response to an external force applied to the cover when the cover is in the disengaged state. The external force may comprise at least one of a force applied to the cover by a hand and a force applied to the cover by a torsion spring. The vehicle interior component may comprise a storage box configured to move, relative to the base, between a second closed position where the storage box is stored and a second open position where an access to the storage box is provided. The cover may be configured to move from the first closed position toward the first open position when the storage box moves from the second closed position toward the second open position. The cover may be configured to move from the first open position toward the first closed position when the storage box moves from the second open position toward the second closed position. The cover may be configured to move from the first closed position toward the first open position or from the first open position toward the first closed position when the storage box is in the second closed position. 
     As shown schematically in  FIGS. 2, 2A-2E, 3A-3F, 4A-4J, 5A-5I, 6A-6B, 12A-12B, 21A-21B, 22A-22E, 23A-23G, 24A-24B  and  27 A- 27 B, a vehicle interior component/trim component may comprise the clutch lock and the cover lock that interact in an electric state and a manual state, operating the opening and closing of the interior trim/component in the manual state and the electric state. As shown schematically in  FIGS. 2, 2A-2E, 3A-3F, 4A-4J, 5A-5I, 6A-6B, 12A-12B, 21A-21B, 22A-22E, 23A-23G, 24A-24B  and  27 A- 27 B, a vehicle interior component/trim component may comprise a structure configured for use in an interior trim/component involving both electric operation and manual operation. 
     According to an exemplary embodiment shown schematically in  FIGS. 2, 2A-2E, 3A-3F, 4A-4J, 5A-5I, 6A-6B, 12A-12B, 21A-21B, 22A-22E, 23A-23G, 24A-24B  and  27 A- 27 B, the component may comprise a base having a storage compartment and a cover. The cover may be configured to be movable relative to the base between a first closed position where the storage compartment is covered and a first open position where the storage compartment is exposed in both an electric mode and a manual mode. The component may comprise a slide driven by a motor and moving relative to the base between the first closed position and the first open position. The cover may be configured to move in the electric mode when the cover is connected with the slide, and the cover may be configured to move in the manual mode when the cover is disconnected from the slide. The component may comprise a clutch lock for operating the connection and disconnection of the cover with the slide. The cover may be provided with a switch, and the clutch lock may be configured to realize the connection or disconnection of the cover with the slide in response to pressure applied to the switch. The slide may comprise a locking slot, and the cover may comprise an unlocking slot. The cover may be connected with the slide when a locking head of the clutch lock is positioned in the locking slot, and the cover may be disconnected from the slide when the locking head of the clutch lock is positioned in the unlocking slot. The clutch lock may be disposed on the cover and rotated relative to the cover such that the clutch lock moves from the locking slot into the unlocking slot or from the unlocking slot into the locking slot. The clutch lock may be connected with the cover by a first tension spring that may act on the clutch lock to retain the locking head of the clutch lock in the locking slot. The locking slot may be aligned with the unlocking slot when the cover and the slide are in a same position. The interior trim/component may comprise a cover lock. The cover may be connected with the cover lock when the slide moves away from the first closed position such that the cover is secured in the first closed position. The cover lock may be configured to rotate in response to the pressure applied to the switch when the cover is connected with the cover lock such that the cover lock is disconnected from the cover. The cover lock may be configured to connect with the cover when the slide is in the first closed position. The cover lock may be connected with the base by a second tension spring. The base may be provided with a stop rod, and the stop rod may be configured to define a position of the cover lock under the action of the second tension spring when the slide moves away from the cover lock. Both ends of the slide may be connected with a cable wrapping around a winder. The winder may be connected with the motor to move the slide. The component may comprise a movable storage box connected with the motor. Movement of the storage box may rotate the winder and thereby move the slide. 
     According to an exemplary embodiment shown schematically in  FIGS. 2, 2A-2E, 3A-3F, 4A-4J, 5A-5I, 6A-6B, 12A-12B, 21A-21B, 22A-22E, 23A-23G, 24A-24B  and  27 A- 27 B, the component may comprise a base having a storage compartment, a cover and a movable storage box. The cover may be configured to be movable relative to the base between a first closed position where the storage compartment is covered and a first open position where the storage compartment is exposed in both an electric mode and a manual mode. The movable storage box may be configured to move between a second closed position within the base and a second open position where the movable storage box protrudes from the base. The movable storage box may be powered by a motor. The cover may be secured to the base by a cover lock when the cover is in the first closed position. The cover may be released from the base when the movable storage box moves to the second open position. The movable storage box may comprise a push rod. The push rod may contact and push the cover lock to rotate when the movable storage box moves toward the second open position. The component may comprise a clutch lock provided on the cover. Rotation of the clutch lock may rotate the cover lock when the cover is in the first closed position to release the cover from the base. The cover may be provided with a switch. The clutch lock may be configured to rotate in response to pressure applied to the switch to release the cover from the base. The cover may move from the first closed position toward the first open position in response to movement of the movable storage box from the second closed position toward the second open position. The cover may move from the first open position toward the first closed position in response to movement of the movable storage box from the second open position toward the second closed position. The cover may be movable between the first closed position and a first open position when the movable storage box is in any position between the second closed position and the second open position. The cover may remain in the first open position when the movable storage box moves from the second open position toward the second closed position. 
     According to an exemplary embodiment shown schematically in  FIGS. 2, 2A-2E, 3A-3F, 4A-4J, 5A-5I, 6A-6B, 12A-12B, 21A-21B, 22A-22E, 23A-23G, 24A-24B  and  27 A- 27 B, the component may comprise a base configured to provide a storage compartment, a cover configured to move relative to the base between a first closed position where the storage compartment is covered and a first open position where an access to the storage compartment is provided, and a mechanism configured to drive the cover to move between the first closed position and the first open position. The cover may be configured for an engaged state in which the cover is engaged with the mechanism and a disengaged state in which the cover is disengaged from the mechanism. The mechanism may comprise a motor configured to move the cover between the first closed position and the first open position when the cover is in the engaged state. The vehicle interior component may comprise a connector configured to connect the cover to the mechanism to provide the engaged state. The connector may comprise a slide. The mechanism may be configured to move the connector to move the cover between the first closed position and the first open position. The vehicle interior component may comprise an electrical cable configured to connect the connector with the mechanism. The vehicle interior component may comprise a clutch lock configured to disconnect the cover from the mechanism to provide the disengaged state. The cover may be configured to move between the first closed position and the first open position in response to an external force applied to the cover when the cover is in the disengaged state. The external force may comprise at least one of a force applied to the cover by a hand and a force applied to the cover by a torsion spring. The vehicle interior component may comprise a storage box configured to move relative to the base between a second closed position where the storage box is stored and a second open position where an access to the storage box is provided. The cover may be configured to move from the first closed position toward the first open position when the storage box moves from the second closed position toward the second open position. The cover may be configured to move from the first open position toward the first closed position when the storage box moves from the second open position toward the second closed position. The cover may be configured to move from the first closed position toward the first open position or from the first open position toward the first closed position when the storage box is in the second closed position. 
     Exemplary Embodiments—C 
     A vehicle interior may be configured to with components and systems (e.g. for electrification, network connectivity, etc.) to provide occupants/passengers with comfortable driving experiences; manually-operated components may provide limitations for an occupant/passenger experience; motor/electric-operated components may provide an inoperable failure state. According to an exemplary embodiment, the component may be configured for operation in a manually-operated mode and a motor/electric-operated mode and a failure mode; the component may comprise a component such as a console providing a base and a cover movable between a closed position and an open position to allow access to a storage compartment; the component with cover may comprise a mechanism to provide for manual operation and motor/electric-operation (including a clutch mechanism for use in a failure mode). 
     According to an exemplary embodiment, the component for a vehicle interior configured to be operated by an operator control may comprise a cover movable relative to a base between a closed position and an open position, a spring-actuated mechanism to move the cover; a motor-actuated mechanism to move the cover. The cover may be moved in a spring-actuated mode under actuation of the spring-actuated mechanism and/or a motor-actuated mode under actuation by the motor-actuated mechanism. The cover may be configured to move on a track system comprising a gear track. The motor-actuated mechanism may comprise a cable-drive system. The spring-actuated mechanism may use spring action to open the cover. The component may comprise a receptacle movable between a retracted position and an extended position. The component may comprise a mechanism actuated by movement of the receptacle. 
     According to an exemplary embodiment, the component (vehicle interior trim/component) may comprise a base ( 10 ) having a storage compartment (H) and a cover ( 20 ); the cover ( 20 ) may be configured to be movable relative to the base ( 10 ) between a first closed position where the storage compartment (H) is covered and a first open position where the storage compartment (H) is exposed in both an electric mode and a manual mode. According to an exemplary embodiment, the component may be configured to avoid failure under operating conditions and to provide a simple structure for practical use in electric/motor operation and manual operation. 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
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                 T/20 
               
               
                 movable storage box/receptable 
                 R/20 
               
               
                 button 
                 BT 
               
               
                 button 
                 BX 
               
               
                 operator control 
                 OC 
               
               
                 operator control 
                 OCX 
               
               
                 storage compartment 
                 H 
               
               
                 storage compartment 
                 S 
               
               
                 motor-actuated mechanism 
                 MM 
               
               
                 tension/spring-actuated mechanism 
                 TM 
               
               
                 latch mechanism 
                 LM 
               
               
                 track system (cover) 
                 TSC 
               
               
                 track system (receptacle) 
                 TSR 
               
               
                 switch/switch mechanism 
                 SW 
               
               
                 first sliding rail 
                 11 
               
               
                 second sliding rail 
                 12 
               
               
                 first sidewall 
                 21 
               
               
                 second sidewall 
                 22 
               
               
                 third sidewall 
                 23 
               
               
                 teeth 
                 211 
               
               
                 unlocking slot 
                 221 
               
               
                 locking tongue 
                 231 
               
               
                 guide post 
                 232 
               
               
                 slide 
                 41 
               
               
                 clutch lock 
                 42 
               
               
                 cover lock 
                 43 
               
               
                 winder 
                 44 
               
               
                 power-assisted gear set 
                 45 
               
               
                 cable 
                 46 
               
               
                 locking slot 
                 412 
               
               
                 guide post 
                 411 
               
               
                 motor 
                 49 
               
               
                 tension pulley 
                 47 
               
               
                 cable pulley 
                 48 
               
               
                 cable slot structure 
                 15 
               
               
                 lock rod 
                 421 
               
               
                 locking head 
                 422 
               
               
                 first rotating shaft 
                 423 
               
               
                 first tension spring 
                 424 
               
               
                 locking hook 
                 432 
               
               
                 eccentric structure 
                 433 
               
               
                 second rotating shaft 
                 431 
               
               
                 second tension spring 
                 434 
               
               
                 stop rod 
                 13 
               
               
                 fixed shaft 
                 451 
               
               
                 inner gear 
                 452 
               
               
                 outer gear 
                 453 
               
               
                 torsion spring 
                 454 
               
               
                 bearing 
                 455 
               
               
                 damper 
                 456 
               
               
                 rack 
                 31 
               
               
                 first gear 
                 441 
               
               
                 motor 
                 49 
               
               
                 push rod 
                 32 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     It is important to note that the present inventions (e.g. inventive concepts, etc.) have been described in the specification and/or illustrated in the FIGURES of the present patent document according to exemplary embodiments; the embodiments of the present inventions are presented by way of example only and are not intended as a limitation on the scope of the present inventions. The construction and/or arrangement of the elements of the inventive concepts embodied in the present inventions as described in the specification and/or illustrated in the FIGURES is illustrative only. Although exemplary embodiments of the present inventions have been described in detail in the present patent document, a person of ordinary skill in the art will readily appreciate that equivalents, modifications, variations, etc. of the subject matter of the exemplary embodiments and alternative embodiments are possible and contemplated as being within the scope of the present inventions; all such subject matter (e.g. modifications, variations, embodiments, combinations, equivalents, etc.) is intended to be included within the scope of the present inventions. It should also be noted that various/other modifications, variations, substitutions, equivalents, changes, omissions, etc. may be made in the configuration and/or arrangement of the exemplary embodiments (e.g. in concept, design, structure, apparatus, form, assembly, construction, means, function, system, process/method, steps, sequence of process/method steps, operation, operating conditions, performance, materials, composition, combination, etc.) without departing from the scope of the present inventions; all such subject matter (e.g. modifications, variations, embodiments, combinations, equivalents, etc.) is intended to be included within the scope of the present inventions. The scope of the present inventions is not intended to be limited to the subject matter (e.g. details, structure, functions, materials, acts, steps, sequence, system, result, etc.) described in the specification and/or illustrated in the FIGURES of the present patent document. It is contemplated that the claims of the present patent document will be construed properly to cover the complete scope of the subject matter of the present inventions (e.g. including any and all such modifications, variations, embodiments, combinations, equivalents, etc.); it is to be understood that the terminology used in the present patent document is for the purpose of providing a description of the subject matter of the exemplary embodiments rather than as a limitation on the scope of the present inventions. 
     It is also important to note that according to exemplary embodiments the present inventions may comprise conventional technology (e.g. as implemented and/or integrated in exemplary embodiments, modifications, variations, combinations, equivalents, etc.) or may comprise any other applicable technology (present and/or future) with suitability and/or capability to perform the functions and processes/operations described in the specification and/or illustrated in the FIGURES. All such technology (e.g. as implemented in embodiments, modifications, variations, combinations, equivalents, etc.) is considered to be within the scope of the present inventions of the present patent document.