Description:TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The present disclosure relates to the field of console assembly for a vehicle. More particularly, the present disclosure relates to a console assembly arranged in between front seats of the vehicle having a front side utility and a rear side utility arranged opposite to each other.

BACKGROUND
[0002] Background description includes information that may be useful in understanding the present invention. It is not an admission that any of the information provided herein is prior art or relevant to the presently claimed invention, or that any publication specifically or implicitly referenced is prior art.
[0003] Console assembly is a very trending feature that automobile/vehicle companies provide along with vehicles nowadays. The console assembly is mostly arranged in between the vehicle seats having various utilities such as a battery charging point, cup-holding system, trash bin, etc. Mostly, these utilities are fixed and are usable either by front or rear seat passengers only. For instance, the utility provided on the front side is reliably usable by the front passengers only and the utility provided on the rear side is reliably usable by the rear passengers only. However, usage of the front side utility by a rear passenger or vice-versa may not be so reliable.
[0004] There is, therefore, a need for an improved console assembly that can be configured with utilities that are adjustable in different positions so that the usability of the utilities is flexible and can be adjusted according to the need of the passengers. Further, there is a need for a simple yet effective system that allows adjustments of the above-explained multi-utility console assembly.

OBJECTS OF THE PRESENT DISCLOSURE
[0005] Some of the objects of the present disclosure, which at least one embodiment herein satisfy are as listed hereinbelow.
[0006] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide a console assembly arranged in between the front seats of a vehicle having a front side utility and a rear side utility arranged opposite to each other.
[0007] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide a simple yet effective system that allows adjustments of the front side utility and the rear side utility such that the usability of the utilities is flexible and can be adjusted according to the need of the passengers.
[0008] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide simple and easy-to-use console assembly, and cost-effective at the same time since no complex electronic components are used.
[0009] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide console assembly that requires no/less maintenance.
[0010] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide console assembly with utilities which can be adjusted manually (cost-effective) or electrically (premium experience).

SUMMARY
[0011] The present disclosure relates to the field of console assembly for a vehicle. Particularly, the present disclosure relates to a console assembly arranged in between the front seats of the vehicle having a front side utility and a rear side utility arranged opposite to each other.
[0012] An aspect of the present disclosure pertains to a console assembly for a vehicle. The console assembly includes a housing adapted to be movable between a collapsed position and a non-collapsed position and rotatably mounted on a carrier part and arranged in between front seats of the vehicle. The housing includes a first utility and a second utility arranged opposite to each other on a front side and a rear side, respectively, of the housing. The first utility and/or the second utility are movable toward each other to move the housing to the collapsed position. In the collapsed position of the housing, the housing is rotatable such that the first utility moves towards the rear side and the rear side utility moves towards the front side.
[0013] In an aspect, the housing may include a storage space in between the first utility and the second utility for storing articles therein. In which side walls of the housing are collapsible enabling to vary the volume of the storage space.
[0014] In an aspect, a movable lid may be arranged to close/open a top open storage space on the housing. In an aspect, the movable lid is a roller blind cover. In another aspect, the movable lid is a jalousie cover.
[0015] In an aspect, the first utility and the second utility may be a cup-holding unit and battery charging unit or trash bin or a wireless charging or a USB port.
[0016] In an aspect, at the collapsed position, the housing may configure substantially a square-shaped structure and at the non-collapsed position, the housing may configure substantially into a rectangular-shape structure.
[0017] In an aspect, the carrier part is a central panel arranged on a floor of the vehicle and in between the front seats. In another aspect, the carrier part is a portion of floor of the vehicle in between the front seats.
[0018] Various objects, features, aspects, and advantages of the inventive subject matter will become more apparent from the following detailed description of preferred embodiments, along with the accompanying drawing figures in which like numerals represent like components.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[0019] The accompanying drawings are included to provide a further understanding of the present disclosure, and are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification. The drawings illustrate exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the present disclosure. The diagrams are for illustration only, which thus is not a limitation of the present disclosure.
[0020] In the figures, similar components and/or features may have the same reference label. Further, various components of the same type may be distinguished by following the reference label with a second label that distinguishes among the similar components. If only the first reference label is used in the specification, the description is applicable to any one of the similar components having the same first reference label irrespective of the second reference label.
[0021] FIG. 1 illustrates an exemplary representation of the proposed console assembly arranged in between the front vehicle seats of a vehicle, wherein the console assembly has a first utility and a second utility arranged opposite to each other on a front side and a rear side, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0022] FIGs. 2A-2D illustrates a top view representation of the steps for adjusting the console assembly mainly the front side utility and the rear side utility in different positions, wherein a collapsible illustration of side walls of the housing is shown in an encircle in FIGs. 2B to 2D.
[0023] FIG. 3A-3B illustrates a side cross-section view of the console assembly, wherein a roller blind type lid arranged on the housing is shown in a non-collapsed position and a collapsed position, respectively.
[0024] FIG. 4A-4B illustrates a side cross-section view of the console assembly, wherein a jalousie cover-based movable lid arranged on the housing is shown in a non-collapsed position and a collapsed position respectively.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0025] The following is a detailed description of embodiments of the disclosure depicted in the accompanying drawings. The embodiments are in such detail as to clearly communicate the disclosure. However, the amount of detail offered is not intended to limit the anticipated variations of embodiments; on the contrary, the intention is to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the scope of the present disclosure as defined by the appended claims.
[0026] In the following description, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of embodiments of the present invention. It will be apparent to one skilled in the art that embodiments of the present invention may be practiced without some of these specific details.
[0027] The present disclosure relates to the field of a console assembly for a vehicle. More particularly, the present disclosure relates to a console assembly arranged in between front seats of the vehicle having a front side utility and a rear side utility arranged opposite to each other.
[0028] In an embodiment, referring to FIGs. 1 and 2A-2D, a console assembly (1000) for a vehicle is shown. The console assembly (1000) includes a housing (10) that is adapted to be movable between a non-collapsed position (16) and a collapsed position (14) is disclosed. The collapsible housing (10) is rotatably mounted on a carrier part (20) and arranged in between the front seats (5,6) of the vehicle. The housing (10) may include a storage space (10-3) for storing article(s) therein.
[0029] In an embodiment, the housing (10) includes a first utility (10-1) and a second utility (10-2) that are arranged opposite to each other on the front side and the rear side, respectively, of the housing (10) as shown in FIG. 2A, wherein the housing (10) remains in the non-collapsed position (16). The first utility (10-1) and/or the second utility (10-2) are further movable toward each other to a collapsed position (14) of the housing (10), to move the housing to the collapsed position (14) as shown in FIG. 2B. Further, in the collapsed position (14) of the housing (10), the housing (10) is rotatable with respect to the carrier part (20) such that the first utility (10-1) moves to the rear side and the second utility (10-2) moves to the front side of the housing as shown in FIG. 2C. More specifically, the housing (10) is rotatable substantially to 180 degrees, as illustrated in FIGs. 2A-2D. Furthermore, the rotated first utility (10-1) may be moved toward the rear side (where the second utility was in FIG. 2A) and the rotated second utility (10-2) may be moved toward the front side (where the first utility was in FIG. 2A) of the housing (10), such that the first utility (10-1) and the second utility (10-2) moves away from each other as shown in FIG. 2D to again move the housing (10) in the non-collapsed position (16), but with the position of the first utility (10-1) and the second utility (10-2) reversed. Thus, the console assembly (1000) provides utilities (10-1, 102-2) that are adjustable in different positions so that the usability of the utilities is flexible and can be adjusted according to the need of the passengers.
[0030] In an embodiment, the housing (10) includes the storage space (10-3) in between the first utility (10-1) and the second utility (10-2), wherein the side walls of the housing (10) are collapsible enabling to vary the volume of the storage space (10-3). More particularly in an embodiment (referring to the encircle view in the FIGs. 2B to 2D), a portion (X) of the side walls has a cavity (X’) wherein the remaining other portion (Y) of the side walls is movable into the cavity (X’) to move the housing (10) in between the collapsed position (14) and non-collapsed position (16), thereby allowing the movement/transformation of the housing (10) between the collapsed position (14) and the non-collapsed position (16).
[0031] In an embodiment, the storage space (10-3) has a top open to store articles therein. Further, the console assembly (1000) includes a movable lid (15) arranged to close/open the top open storage space (10-3) of the housing (10) as shown in FIGs. 3A-3B, and FIGs. 4A-4B. In an embodiment referring to FIGs. 3A-3B, a lid (15) is arranged on a spring-loaded roller blind (8). In another embodiment, referring to FIGs. 4A-4B, the movable lid (15) is a jalousie type cover.
[0032] In an embodiment, the first utility (10-1) and second utility (10-2) are a cup-holding unit and battery charging unit or trash bin or a wireless charging or a USB port. However, other utilities may also be implemented in the present invention without any limitation, and all such embodiments are well within the scope of the invention. For instance, in other embodiments, the first utility (10-1) and the second utility (10-2) can be selected from any or a combination of a cup-holding unit, a battery charging unit, a trash bin, a wireless charging, and a USB port.
[0033] In an embodiment, in the collapsed position (14), the housing (10) moves/transforms substantially into a square-shaped structure and in a non-collapsed position (16), the housing moves/transforms substantially into a rectangular-shape structure as shown in FIG. 2A, 3A-3B and/or 4A-4B.
[0034] In an embodiment, the carrier part (20) is a central panel (as shown in FIG. 1) arranged on a floor of the vehicle and in between the front seats (5,6). In another embodiment, the carrier part (20) is a portion of the floor (not shown) of the vehicle in between the front seats (5,6).
[0035] In an embodiment, the housing (10) is rotatable in the collapsed position (14) in between the front seats (5,6) about a pivot axis (1) arranged in/on the carrier part (20) or the housing (10), wherein the pivot axis (1) is substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the housing (10) and/or the carrier part (20).
[0036] In an implementation (referring to FIG. 2A to 2D), in the original position/condition (or non-collapsed position) of the console assembly (1000), the first utility (10-1) on the front side is reliably usable by the front seat passenger(s) and the second utility (10-1) on the rear side is reliably usable by the rear seat passenger(s) as shown in FIG. 2A. In case, when the front passenger like to use the second utility (10-2) and/or the rear passenger likes to use the first utility (10-1) reliably, the first utility (10-1) and/or the second utility (10-2) may be moved towards each other in the collapsed position (14) of the housing (10) as shown in FIG. 2B to correspondingly move the housing in the collapsed position. Then, the collapsed housing (10) may be rotated about the pivot axis (1) substantially to 180 degrees or such that the first utility (10-1) (which was initially on the front side in FIG. 2A) moves to the rear side and the second utility (10-2) (which was initially on the rear side in FIG. 2A) moves to the front side as shown in FIG. 2C. Then finally, the rotated first utility (10-1) and/or the second utility (10-2) may be moved away from each other in the non-collapsed position (16) of the housing (10) as shown in FIG. 2D, but with the position of the first utility (10-1) and the second utility (10-2) reversed. Thus, the present invention provides a simple, efficient, and easy-to-use console assembly (1000) that provides utilities that are adjustable in different positions so that the usability of the utilities is flexible and can be adjusted according to the need of the passengers.
[0037] Moreover, in interpreting the specification, all terms should be interpreted in the broadest possible manner consistent with the context. In particular, the terms “comprises” and “comprising” should be interpreted as referring to elements, components, or steps in a non-exclusive manner, indicating that the referenced elements, components, or steps may be present, utilized, or combined with other elements, components, or steps that are not expressly referenced. Where the specification claims refer to at least one of something selected from the group consisting of A, B, C ….and N, the text should be interpreted as requiring only one element from the group, not A plus N, or B plus N, etc.
[0038] While the foregoing describes various embodiments of the invention, other and further embodiments of the invention may be devised without departing from the basic scope thereof. The scope of the invention is determined by the claims that follow. The invention is not limited to the described embodiments, versions, or examples, which are included to enable a person having ordinary skill in the art to make and use the invention when combined with information and knowledge available to the person having ordinary skill in the art.

ADVANTAGES OF THE INVENTION
[0039] The proposed invention provides an inflatable cushioning system and a pneumatic pumping system for a vehicle seat that can control more than one inflatable cushion.
[0040] The proposed invention provides an improved console assembly arranged in between the front seats of a vehicle having a front side utility and a rear side utility arranged opposite to each other.
[0041] The proposed invention provides a simple yet effective system that allows adjustments of the front side utility and the rear side utility such that the usability of the utilities is flexible and can be adjusted according to the need of the passengers.
[0042] The proposed invention provides a simple and easy-to-use console assembly that is cost-effective at the same time since no complex electronic components are used.
[0043] The proposed invention provides a console assembly that requires no/less maintenance.
[0044] The proposed invention enables a console assembly with utilities that can be adjusted manually (cost-effective) or electrically (premium experience).
[0045] The proposed invention provides an adjustable multi-utility console assembly.

, Claims:1. A console assembly (1000) for a vehicle comprising:
a housing (10) adapted to be movable between a collapsed position (14) and a non-collapsed position (16), wherein the housing (10) is rotatably mounted on a carrier part (20) and arranged in between front seats (5,6) of the vehicle,
wherein the housing (10) includes a first utility (10-1) and a second utility (10-2) arranged opposite to each other on a front side and a rear side, respectively, of the housing (10),
wherein the first utility (10-1) and/or the second utility (10-2) are movable toward each other to move the housing (10) to the collapsed position (14),
wherein in the collapsed position (14) of the housing (10), the housing (10) is rotatable such that the first utility (10-1) moves towards the rear side and the rear side utility (10-2) moves towards the front side.
2. The console assembly (1000) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the housing (10) includes a storage space (10-3) in between the first utility (10-1) and the second utility (10-2), wherein side walls of the housing (10) are collapsible enabling to vary the volume of the storage space (10-3).
3. The console assembly (1000) as claimed in claim 2, wherein a movable lid (15) is arranged on the housing (10) to close/open the storage space (10-3) of the housing (10).
4. The console assembly (1000) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the first utility (10-1) and the rear utility (10-2) are a cup-holding unit and battery charging unit or trash bin or a wireless charging or a USB port.
5. The console assembly (1000) as claimed in claim 1, wherein at the collapsed position (14), the housing (10) configures substantially into a square-shaped structure, and wherein at the non-collapsed position (16), the housing (10) configures substantially into a rectangular-shape structure.

6. The console assembly (1000) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the carrier part (20) is a central panel arranged on a floor of the vehicle and in between the front seats (5,6).
7. The console assembly (1000) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the carrier part (20) is a portion of a floor of the vehicle in between the front seats (5,6).
8. The console assembly (1000) as claimed in claim 3, wherein the movable lid (15) is a jalousie cover or a roller blind cover.
9. The console assembly (1000) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the housing (10) is rotatable substantially to 180 degrees.
10. The console assembly (1000) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the housing (10) is rotatable in the collapsed position (14) in between the front seats (5,6) about a pivot axis (1) arranged in/on the carrier part (20) or the housing (10), wherein the pivot axis (1) is substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the housing (10).