Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Door-centering pin with dual snap fit for a bin lid
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Application No.: US10987354Application Date: 2004-11-12
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Publication No.: US07150484B2Publication Date: 2006-12-19
- Inventor: Charan Singh Lota
- Applicant: Charan Singh Lota
- Applicant Address: US MI Ann Arbor
- Assignee: Toyota Technical Center USA, Inc.
- Current Assignee: Toyota Technical Center USA, Inc.
- Current Assignee Address: US MI Ann Arbor
- Agency: Gifford, Krass, Groh, Sprinkle, Anderson & Citkowski, P.C.
- Main IPC: B60R7/06
- IPC: B60R7/06

Abstract:
The present invention provides a storage bin assembly that is disposable in an opening formed in a vehicle dashboard. The assembly includes a bin portion having a pivotable door that selectably allows access to an interior storage area. A lid is disposed on the bin portion and includes front and rear edges. A slot is formed within the lid that extends perpendicularly between the front and rear edges wherein a centering pin formed on the top edge of the door cooperates with the slot to cause the door to remain centered relative to the opening formed in the vehicle dashboard. The centering pin and slot are such that they are at all times hidden from the user's view when the storage bin door is being opened or closed.
Public/Granted literature
- US20060103160A1 Door-centering pin with dual snap fit for a bin lid Public/Granted day:2006-05-18
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