Claims:1. An armrest (114) with dual side opening, the armrest (114) comprising:
a bin (110), wherein the bin (110) comprises a cubby box (108);
an armrest frame (104) rested on the bin (110) via a primary hinge support (106); and
an armrest lid (102) mounted on the armrest frame (104) via a secondary hinge support (202), wherein the secondary hinge support (202) is located opposite to the primary hinge support (106) so as to enable a dual side opening of an armrest (114).

2. The armrest (114) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the armrest frame (104) comprises a primary latch (204), wherein the primary latch (204) is located on the armrest frame (104).

3. The armrest (114) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the bin (110) comprises a secondary latch (112), wherein the secondary latch (112) is located on a top surface of the bin (110).

4. The armrest (114) as claimed in claim 2, wherein the primary latch (204) is a magnetic latch.

5. The armrest (114) as claimed in claim 3, wherein the secondary latch (112) is a magnetic latch.

6. The armrest (114) as claimed in claim 1, wherein, the armrest lid (102) pivots at the secondary hinge support (202) in order to access the cubby box (108) from one side.

7. The armrest (114) as claimed in claim 1, wherein, the armrest frame (104) with the armrest lid (102) pivots at the primary hinge support (106) in order to access the cubby box (108) from other side.

8. The armrest (114) as claimed in claim 1, wherein, the primary latch (204) is configured to latch the armrest lid (102) to the armrest frame (104).

9. The armrest (114) as claimed in claim 1, wherein, the secondary latch (112) is configured to latch the armrest frame (104) to the bin (110).
, Description:FORM 2

THE PATENTS ACT, 1970
(39 of 1970)
&
THE PATENT RULES, 2003

COMPLETE SPECIFICATION
(See Section 10 and Rule 13)

Title of invention:
AN ARMREST WITH DUAL SIDE OPENING

Applicant:
Tata Motors Limited
A company Incorporated in India under the Companies Act, 1956
Having address:
Bombay House, 24 Homi Mody Street,
Hutatma Chowk, Mumbai 400001,
Maharashtra, India

The following specification describes the invention and the manner in which it is to be performed.
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS AND PRIORITY
[001] The present application does not claim priority from any patent application.

TECHNICAL FIELD
[002] The present disclosure in general relates to an armrest in a vehicle. More
particularly, the present disclosure further relates to the armrest with dual side opening.
BACKGROUND
[003] Generally, an armrest is used in a vehicle on which passengers can rest their arms. Further, the armrest comprises a cubby/storage space that offers utility to keep articles. In conventional approach, in order to access a cubby box of the armrest, a person can access the cubby box only from one side, as an armrest lid can be opened from only one of its sides by lifting or sliding the lid from its closed position. This leads to discomfort for the person accessing the cubby box from the opposite side (the side of the armrest lid that cannot be opened). The person mentioned may be a driver or a co-driver.
SUMMARY
[004] It is to be understood that this application is not limited to the particular systems, and methodologies described, as there can be multiple possible embodiments, which are not expressly illustrated, in the present disclosure. It is also to be understood that the terminology used in the description is for the purpose of describing the particular versions or embodiments only, and is not intended to limit the scope of the present application. This summary is provided to introduce concepts related to an armrest with dual side opening. This summary is not intended to identify essential features of the claimed subject matter nor is it intended for use in determining or limiting the scope of the claimed subject matter.
[005] In one implementation, an armrest with dual side opening is illustrated. The armrest comprises a bin, an armrest frame, and an armrest lid. In one embodiment, the bin comprises a cubby box. In another embodiment, the armrest frame rested on the bin via a primary hinge support. Further, the armrest lid is mounted on the armrest frame via a secondary hinge support, and the secondary hinge support is located opposite to the primary hinge support so as to enable a dual side opening of an armrest.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[006] The detailed description is described with reference to the accompanying figures. In the figures, the left-most digit(s) of a reference number identifies the figure in which the reference number first appears. The same numbers are used throughout the drawings to refer like features and components.
[007] Figure 1 illustrates an isometric view of an armrest opened from one side, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter.
[008] Figure 2 illustrates an isometric view of the armrest opened from other side, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter.
[009] Figure 3 illustrates perspective views of the armrest opened from other side, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter.
[0010] Figure 4 illustrates perspective views of the armrest opened from one side, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter.
[0011] Figure 5 illustrates the isometric view of the armrest in closed condition, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter.
[0012] Figure 6 illustrates perspective views of the armrest in closed condition, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0013] Some embodiments of the present disclosure, illustrating all its features, will now be discussed in detail. The words “comprising”, “including”, and other forms thereof, are intended to be equivalent in meaning and be open ended in that an item or items following any one of these words is not meant to be an exhaustive listing of such item or items, or meant to be limited to only the listed item or items. It must also be noted that as used herein and in the appended claims, the singular forms "a", "an" and "the" include plural references unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. Although any systems and methods similar or equivalent to those described herein can be used in the practice or testing of embodiments of the present disclosure, an armrest with dual side opening is now described. The disclosed embodiment of an armrest with dual side opening is merely exemplary of the disclosure, which may be embodied in various forms.
[0014] Various modifications to the embodiment will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art and the generic principles herein may be applied to other embodiments. However, one of ordinary skill in the art will readily recognize that the present disclosure an armrest with dual side opening is not intended to be limited to the embodiments illustrated, but is to be accorded the widest scope consistent with the principles and features described herein.
[0015] As described above, there are some limitations in the conventional armrest. In conventional approach, in order to access a cubby box of the armrest, a person can access the cubby box only from one side, as an armrest lid can be opened from only one of its sides by lifting or sliding the lid from its closed position. This leads to discomfort for the person accessing the cubby box from the opposite side (the side of the armrest lid that cannot be opened). The person mentioned may be a driver or a co-driver. Further, in conventional dual side opening of the armrest, there are two separate hinge supports to open the armrest from both the sides, but, sometimes due to the frequent opening and closing of the armrest, this leads to loosening of the two hinge supports, thereby creating instability in the armrest. Thus, there is a need overcome the limitation of the conventional armrest.
[0016] In one implementation, an armrest with dual side opening is illustrated. The armrest comprises a bin, an armrest frame, and an armrest lid. In one embodiment, the bin comprises a cubby box or a storage. In another embodiment, the armrest frame rested on the bin via a primary hinge support. Further, the armrest lid is mounted on the armrest frame via a secondary hinge support, and the secondary hinge support is located opposite to the primary hinge support so as to enable a dual side opening of an armrest
[0017] In one embodiment there may include an advantage, the armrest provides stability.
[0018] Now, in one embodiment, figure 1 illustrates an isometric view 100 of an armrest 114 opened from one side. In another embodiment, figure 2 illustrates an isometric view 200 of the armrest 114 opened from other side. In one another embodiment, figure 3 illustrates perspective views 300 of the armrest 114 opened from other side. In yet another embodiment, illustrates perspective views 400 of the armrest 114 opened from one-side.
[0019] Now, referring to figures 1-4, various elements of an armrest 114 with dual side opening, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter, are illustrated. In one embodiment, the armrest 114 comprises an armrest lid 102, an armrest frame 104, and a bin 110.The armrest frame 104 is configured to be rested on the bin 110. The armrest frame 104 may be rested on the bin 110 via a primary hinge support 106. The bin 110 further includes a cubby box 108. The cubby box 108 is enclosed within the bin 110. In one implementation, the armrest lid 102 is mounted on the armrest frame 104 via a secondary hinge support 202 (as shown in Figure 2). The secondary hinge support 202 may be located opposite to the primary hinge support 106. In another implementation, the armrest frame 104 comprises a primary latch 204 (as shown in figure 2). Further, the primary latch 204 may be located on the armrest frame 104.
[0020] In one another implementation, the bin 110 comprises a secondary latch 112. The secondary latch 112 may be located on a top surface of the bin 110, where the armrest frame 104 rests. Furthermore, the primary latch 204 and the secondary latch 112 may be a magnetic latch. In one example, during operation, in order to open the armrest lid 102 with the armrest frame 104 from one side, the secondary latch 112 is disengaged, further, the armrest frame 104 with the armrest lid 102 pivots at the primary hinge support 106 in order to access the cubby box 108. In one aspect, the one side may be a driver side or a co-driver side of a vehicle.
[0021] In one implementation, the armrest frame 104 may comprise a protruded portion along a length of the armrest frame 104 in order to open the armrest 114. In another example, during operation, upon closing or pushing back the armrest lid 102, the secondary latch 112 locks the armrest frame 104 to the bin 110. In one another implementation, the armrest frame 104 may be of a magnetic material like iron, nickel, cobalt, and the like in order to lock the armrest frame 104 to the bin 110. Further, the armrest frame 104 may also comprise a magnet on a bottom surface of the armrest frame 104 in order to latch with the secondary latch 112. In one more implementation, when the armrest lid 102 with the armrest frame 104 is opened from one side, the armrest lid 102 remains in latched condition to the armrest frame 104 due to the primary latch 204 (as shown in figure 2).
[0022] In one example, in order to open the armrest lid 102 from the other side, the primary latch 204 is disengaged, the armrest lid 102 pivots at the secondary hinge support 202 in order to access the cubby box 108. In another aspect, the other side may be a driver side or a co-driver side of the vehicle. In one implementation, when the armrest lid 102 is opened, the armrest frame 104 remains in latched condition to the bin 110 due to the secondary latch 112 (as shown in figure 1). In another implementation, the armrest lid 102 may be of a magnetic material like iron, nickel, cobalt and the like. In one another implementation, the armrest lid 102 may comprise the magnet on a bottom edge of the armrest lid 102 in order to latch with the primary latch 204. In another example, upon closing or pushing back the armrest lid, the primary latch 204 locks the armrest lid 102 to the armrest frame 104. In another example, the armrest lid 102 may comprise a protruded portion in order to open the armrest 114.
[0023] Now, referring to figures 5-6, the armrest 114 in closed condition is demonstrated.
[0024] In one aspect, the armrest 114 may be located between a chair of the driver and a chair of the co-driver of the vehicle. In another aspect, a top portion of the armrest 114 may comprise a sponge in order to rest a driver’s or a co-driver’s arm.
[0025] Exemplary embodiments discussed above may provide certain advantages, these advantages may include the following.
[0026] Some embodiments of the armrest 114 with dual side opening provides smooth and silent operation.
[0027] Some embodiments of the armrest 114 with dual side opening provides comfort for the driver or the co-driver for accessing the cubby box 108.

[0028] Although implementations for the armrest 114 with dual side opening have been described in language specific to structural features and/or methods, it is to be understood that the appended claims are not necessarily limited to the specific features or methods described. Rather, the specific features and methods are disclosed as examples of implementations for the armrest 114.