Description: Field of the Invention

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a field of a storage assemblies of vehicles. More particularly the present disclosure relates to a simple, lightweight, cost-effective, and efficient storage assembly for vehicle interior, which has multi-functional features according to the need(s) of an occupant of the vehicle. Further, the present disclosure also relates to a simple to operator all the muti functional arrangement of the storage assembly.

Background of the Invention
[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] Storage assembly is generally arranged on a floor of the interior of vehicles for article storage / holding purposes and commonly known as central console. Existing storage assembly are limited to be use for storing articles therein/thereon.
[0004] Some of the existing console assemblies include an arrangement to holder beverage, however, is limited in the use and difficult to clean the dust at the inner surface of such holding arrangement.
[0005] There is, therefore, a need to overcome the above drawback, limitations, and shortcomings associated with existing storage assembly, and provide a simple, cost-effective, and efficient multi-functional storage assembly.

Objects of the Present Disclosure
[0006] Some of the objects of the present disclosure, which at least one embodiment herein satisfies are as listed herein below.
[0007] It is an object of the present disclosure to overcome the above-mentioned drawbacks, limitations, and shortcomings associated with existing console assemblies.
[0008] It is an object of the present disclosure to have a storage assembly with multi-functional arrangement.
[0009] It is an object of the present disclosure to have a simple to use/operate various configuration of the multi-functional arrangement of the storage assembly.
[0010] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide a simple, lightweight, cost-effective, and efficient storage assembly.
[0011] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide easy to clean inner surface of the storage assembly.

Summary of the Invention
[0012] The present disclosure relates to the field of a storage assemblies of vehicles. More particularly the present disclosure relates to a simple, lightweight, cost-effective, and efficient storage assembly for vehicle interior, which has multi-functional features according to the need(s) of an occupant of the vehicle. Further, the present disclosure also relates to a simple to operator all the muti-functional arrangement of the storage assembly.
[0013] An aspect of the present disclosure pertains to a storage assembly for a vehicle interior. The storage assembly for a vehicle may include A housing defining a storage space to store articles therein/thereon. A lid for closing/opening the storage space of the housing. A base wall can be movably arranged inside the housing from a first position to a second position. More particularly, in the first position the base wall (20) can be arranged inside the housing to configure a storage arrangement (for storing articles therein/on) and in the second position the base wall may defines a flat plane along with the lid to configure a tabletop arrangement.
[0014] In an aspect, the lid can be pivotable from a close position to a first open position keeping/resting the base wall in the first position. More particularly, the lid can be mechanical or electronically connected to the base wall such that upon moving the lid from the first open position to a second open position the base wall moves from the first position to the second position. More particularly, the lid and base wall can be connected via a roller-cable arrangement such that upon moving the lid from the first open position to a second open position the base wall moves from the first position to the second position. In an alternate aspect, an electric motor can be arrangement such that upon moving the lid from the first open position to a second open position the base wall moves from the first position to the second position
[0015] In an aspect, in the first open position the lid is in substantially vertical/obliquely orientation wherein the storage space of the housing can be accessible for a user to store articles therein/thereon and in the second open position the lid is in substantially horizontal orientation along with the base wall which may configure the tabletop arrangement.
[0016] In an aspect, the lid may include a pair of covers which are pivotally arranged in opposite direction for closing/opening the storage space of the housing. More particularly, the pair of covers may include a flip-portion such that in the close position of the covers the flip-portion of each lid can be pivotable into the storage space of the housing for holding and gripping a beverage holder.
[0017] In an aspect, the flip-portion of the cover can be hingedly connected to the other portion of the cover such that the flip-portion can be pivotable only in one direction that is into the storage space of the housing.
[0018] In an aspect, a support member can be arranged at an inner surface of the housing such that the base wall is resting on the support member. More particularly, the support member can be vertically slidable on the inner surface of the housing such that it assists the base wall to move from the first position to the second position. In an alternate aspect, wherein the support member can be vertically slidable on a rail arranged on the inner surface of the housing.
[0019] 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
[0020] 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.
[0021] 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.
[0022] FIG. 1a illustrate exemplary view of the proposed storage assembly in a storage arrangement (1000-1) wherein a lid is in close position covering a storage space;
[0023] FIG. 1b illustrate exemplary views of the proposed storage assembly in a tabletop arrangement (1000-2);
[0024] FIG. 1c illustrate exemplary view of the proposed storage assembly in a storage arrangement (1000-1) wherein the lid is in a first open position in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure;
[0025] FIG. 2a and 2b illustrates exemplary views of the proposed storage assembly arranged on a portion of a central console of the vehicle in accordance with an alternate embodiment of the present disclosure; and
[0026] FIG. 3 illustrates exemplary views of the proposed storage assembly illustrating an arrangement with cup holding arrangement, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Detailed Description
[0027] 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 spirit and scope of the present disclosure as defined by the appended claims.
[0028] 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
[0029] Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a field of a storage assemblies of vehicles. More particularly the present disclosure relates to a simple, lightweight, cost-effective, and efficient storage assembly for vehicle interior, which has multi-functional features according to the need(s) of an occupant of the vehicle.
[0030] In an embodiment as shown in FIG. 1a and 1b, the proposed storage assembly (1000) includes a housing (100) defining a storage space (5) to store articles therein/thereon. A lid (10) for closing/opening the storage space (5) of the housing (100). A base wall (20) movably arranged inside the housing (100) from a first position (20-1) to a second position (20-2). More particularly, in the first position (20-1) the base wall (20) is arranged inside the housing (100) to configure a storage arrangement (1000-1) for storing the articles therein/thereon (as shown in FIG. 1a) and in the second position (20-2) the base wall (20) defines a flat plane along with the lid (10) to configure a tabletop arrangement (1000-2) for use as a table (as shown in FIG. 1b and 2a). The base wall (20) is a flat member which bifurcates the storage space (5) into two (substantially equal) spaces (5) as shown in figure 1a. The storage assembly (1000) is arranged on an instrument panel or central console or on an armrest of the vehicle as shown in figures 2a and 2b.
[0031] In an embodiment as shown in FIG. 1a, 1c and 2b, the lid (10) is pivotable from a close position (10-3) to a first open position (10-1) keeping/resting the base wall (20) in the first position (20-1). More particularly, the lid (10) is mechanical or electronically (not shown) connected to the base wall (20) such that upon moving the lid (10) from the first open position (10-1) to a second open position (10-2) the base wall (20) moves from the first position (20-1) to the second position (20-2).
[0032] In an embodiment, in the first open position (10-1) the lid (10) is in substantially vertical orientation or in an oblique orientation wherein the storage space (5) of the housing (100) is accessible for a user to store articles therein/thereon. In the second open position (10-2) the lid (10) is in substantially horizontal orientation along with the base wall (20) to configure the tabletop arrangement (1000-2) as shown in figures 1b and 2a.
[0033] In an embodiment as shown in FIG. 3, the lid (10) includes a pair of covers (12, 14) which are pivotally arranged (w.r.t to housing on a pivot axis “15a, 15b”) in opposite direction for closing/opening the storage space (5) of the housing (100). More particularly, the pair of covers (12, 14) includes a flip-portion (12-1, 14-1) such that in the close position (10-3) of the covers (12, 14), the flip-portion (12-1, 14-1) of each lid (10) is pivotable into the storage space (5) of the housing (100) for holding and gripping a beverage holder (50).
[0034] More particularly, the flip-portion (12-1, 14-1) is hingedly connected to the other portion (12-2, 14-2) of the cover (12, 14) such that the flip-portion (12-1, 14-1) is pivotable only in one direction that is into the storage space (5) of the housing (100). This arrangement of pivoting the flip-portion (12-1, 14-1) only in one direction enables the lid (10) to be in tabletop arrangement (1000-2) without moving/pivoting the flip-portion (12-1, 14-1) of the lid (10) when in the tabletop arrangement (1000-2).
[0035] In an embodiment as shown in FIG. 1a to 1c and 3, wherein a support member (25) is arranged at an inner surface of the housing (100) such that the base wall (20) is resting on the support member (25). More particularly, the support member (25) is vertically slidable on the inner surface of the housing (100) for example on a rail (26) (specifically arranged on a opposite vertical walls of the inner surface of the housing (100)) such that the support member (25) assist the base wall (20) to move from the first position (20-1) to the second position (20-2).
[0036] In an alternative embodiment, when the lid (10) is moved to the second open position (10-2) the occupant may manually by hand remove the base wall (20) from the support member (25) and may place it on the top of the housing (100) such that the base wall (20) defines a flat plane along with the lid (10) to configure the tabletop arrangement (1000-2).
[0037] In an embodiment, the base wall (20) is removably configured from the support member (25). To increase the storage space, the base wall (20) can be removable from the support member (25) when the lid (10) is in the first or second open position (10-1, 10-2).
[0038] Therefore, the storage assembly (1000) with improved design and structure of the present invention can provide multi-functions to an occupant of the vehicle accordingly to their needs. Specifically, the base wall (20) and the lid (10) of the storage assembly (1000) can be used as table-top and the movement of the base wall (20) may assist in cleaning the inner surface of the housing (100).
[0039] Besides, only a simple movement of the base wall (20) makes the multi-functional features simple, cost-effective, and efficient way, and allows the multi-functional features to be easily configured with any existing storage assembly (1000). The proposed invention provides a simple to use/operate various configuration of the multi-functional features of the storage assembly. The proposed invention provides a simple, light-weight, cost-effective, and efficient storage assembly. The proposed invention provides an arrangement to clean inner surface of the storage assembly.
[0040] It is to be appreciated by a person skilled in the art that while various embodiments and drawings of the present disclosure elaborate upon the use of ant mechanical or electronic arrangement to configure the storage and table-top arrangement.
[0041] 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, or 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.
[0042] 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.
, Claims: We Claim:
1. A storage assembly (1000) for a vehicle comprising:
a housing (100) defining a storage space (5) to store articles therein/thereon,
a lid (10) for closing/opening the storage space (5) of the housing (100),
a base wall (20) movably arranged inside the housing (100) from a first position (20-1) to a second position (20-2),
wherein in the first position (20-1), the base wall (20) is arranged inside the housing (100) to configure a storage arrangement (1000-1) and in the second position (20-2) the base wall (20) defines a flat plane along with the lid (10) to configure a tabletop arrangement (1000-2).

2. The storage assembly (1000) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the lid (10) is pivotable from a close position (10-3) to a first open position (10-1) keeping/resting the base wall (20) in the first position (20-1).

3. The storage assembly (1000) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the lid (10) is mechanical or electronically connected to the base wall (20) such that upon moving the lid (20) from the first open position (10-1) to a second open position (10-2) the base wall (20) moves from the first position (20-1) to the second position (20-2).

4. The storage assembly (1000) as claimed in claim 2 or 3, wherein in the first open position (10-1), the lid (10) is in substantially vertical orientation wherein the storage space (5) of the housing (100) is accessible for a user to store articles therein/thereon and in the second open position (10-2) the lid (10) is in substantially horizontal orientation along with the base wall (20) to configure the tabletop arrangement (1000-2).

5. The storage assembly (1000) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the lid (10) includes a pair of covers (12, 14) which are pivotally arranged in opposite direction for closing/opening the storage space (5) of the housing (100).

6. The storage assembly (1000) as claimed in claim 5, wherein the pair of covers (12, 14) includes a flip-portion (12-1, 14-1) such that in the close position (10-3) of the covers (12, 14) the flip-portion (12-1, 14-1) of each lid (10) is pivotable into the storage space (5) of the housing (100) for holding and gripping a beverage holder (50).

7. The storage assembly (1000) as claimed in claim 6, wherein the flip-portion (12-1, 14-1) is hingedly connected to the other portion (12-2, 14-2) of the cover (12, 14) such that the flip-portion (12-1, 14-1) is pivotable only in one direction that is into the storage space (5) of the housing (100).

8. The storage assembly (1000) as claimed in claim 1, wherein a support member (25) is arranged at an inner surface of the housing (100) such that the base wall (20) is resting on the support member (25).

9. The storage assembly (1000) as claimed in claim 8, wherein a support member (25) is vertically slidable on the inner surface of the housing (100) such that the support member (25) assists the base wall (20) to move from the first position (20-1) to the second position (20-2).

10. The storage assembly (1000) as claimed in claim 9, wherein the support member (25) is vertically slidable on a rail (26) arranged on the inner surface of the housing (100).