Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Vehicle interior component
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Application No.: US17463496Application Date: 2021-08-31
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Publication No.: US11679648B2Publication Date: 2023-06-20
- Inventor: Michael Robert Catlin , Thomas Scott Hodgson , Shane M. Vorac , Weining Song , Xiaohui Pan , Xinqing Zhu
- Applicant: Shanghai Yanfeng Jinqiao Automotive Trim Systems Co. Ltd.
- Applicant Address: US MI Novi
- Assignee: Shanghai Yanfeng Jinqiao Automotive Trim Systems Co. Ltd.
- Current Assignee: Shanghai Yanfeng Jinqiao Automotive Trim Systems Co. Ltd.
- Current Assignee Address: US MI Novi
- Agency: Amin, Turocy & Watson, LLP
- Main IPC: B60H3/00
- IPC: B60H3/00

Abstract:
A component for a vehicle interior configured to dispense scent in a vehicle interior is disclosed. The component may comprise a scent-dispensing apparatus comprising a module configured for at least one scent-dispensing cartridge (removable/replaceable) containing scent media. An actuator may be configured to operate the module in a bypass mode or for selection/actuation of a cartridge. A selected cartridge may be actuated from a sealed state to prevent airflow through scent media to an unsealed state to allow airflow across/through scent media and into the vehicle interior. The actuator may comprise a mechanism (e.g. slider, cam mechanism); each cartridge may comprise a valve mechanism actuated by the actuator; each mechanism may comprise a spring. The module may comprise a fan to provide airflow. The component may provide a user interface. The component may comprise a console, overhead console, floor console, center console, etc.
Public/Granted literature
- US20210394589A1 VEHICLE INTERIOR COMPONENT Public/Granted day:2021-12-23
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