Land vehicles: bodies and tops – Tops – Roof structure
Reexamination Certificate
2000-03-10
2001-05-22
Dayoan, D. Glenn (Department: 3612)
Land vehicles: bodies and tops
Tops
Roof structure
C296S037700, C296S037800
Reexamination Certificate
active
06234570
ABSTRACT:
TECHNICAL FIELD
The present invention relates to a vehicle pull handle assembly incorporating a storage bin configured to receive a pair of sunglasses.
BACKGROUND ART
Some modern vehicle designs include a storage bin for sunglasses on an overhead console. This can be problematic because the storage bin consumes substantial space on the overhead console which can be use for mounting other components. Sunglass storage bins may also be mounted within floor consoles or glove compartments in vehicles. Again, by providing storage bins in these locations, valuable storage space may be compromised. Also, these locations are typically only accessible to a vehicle driver or passenger.
It is desirable to provide sunglass storage in alternative locations in the vehicle which does not compromise usable space in the floor console or instrument panel.
DISCLOSURE OF INVENTION
The present invention overcomes the above referenced shortcomings of prior art vehicle sunglass storage bins by integrating a sunglass storage bin with a pull handle assembly. In this manner, the sunglass storage bin does not interfere with any usable space on the center console, floor console or glove box.
More specifically, the present invention provides a vehicle pull handle assembly including a housing adapted for mounting in a vehicle. A pull handle is connected to the housing. A storage bin is pivotally connected to the housing. The storage bin is configured to receive a pair of sunglasses. By mounting the storage bin on a pull handle assembly, personal sunglass storage may be provided for each individual seat occupant.
Accordingly, an object of the invention is to provide an improved sunglass storage bin for a vehicle which does not interfere with usable storage space in the vehicle, and which provides readily accessible sunglass storage for individual seat occupants.
Another object of this invention is to provide a sunglass storage bin integrally mounted with a pull handle assembly for installation therewith in the vehicle.
The above objects and other objects, features and advantages of the present invention are readily apparent from the following detailed description of the best mode for carrying out the invention when taken in connection with the accompanying drawings.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
FIG. 1
shows a perspective view of a vehicle pull handle assembly in accordance with the present invention;
FIG. 2
shows a reverse perspective view of the vehicle pull handle assembly of
FIG. 1
;
FIG. 3
shows a perspective view of a vehicle headliner assembly in accordance with the present invention;
FIG. 4
shows a schematically arranged lateral cross-sectional view of the pull handle assembly of
FIG. 1
, showing the storage bin in open and closed positions;
FIG. 5
shows a perspective view of a vehicle headliner assembly in accordance with an alternative embodiment of the invention;
FIG. 6
shows a side view of a pull handle assembly in accordance with the embodiment of
FIG. 5
; and
FIG. 7
shows a longitudinal cross-sectional view of a pull handle assembly in accordance with the embodiment of FIG.
5
.
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Leshan Kimberly C.
Quinno James L.
Brooks & Kushman P.C.
Dayoan D. Glenn
Lear Corporation
Patel Kiran B.
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