17993269. ROTATABLE ARMREST AND CONSOLE ASSEMBLY PROVIDED WITH THE SAME simplified abstract (KIA CORPORATION)
ROTATABLE ARMREST AND CONSOLE ASSEMBLY PROVIDED WITH THE SAME
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ROTATABLE ARMREST AND CONSOLE ASSEMBLY PROVIDED WITH THE SAME - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17993269 titled 'ROTATABLE ARMREST AND CONSOLE ASSEMBLY PROVIDED WITH THE SAME
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a rotatable armrest and console assembly. The rotatable armrest includes a case, a knob system, and a hinge system, all mounted within the case. The hinge system includes a counterbalance shaft, allowing the armrest to be rotated and fixed in three positions: folded down, horizontally forward-facing, and horizontally backward-facing.
- The rotatable armrest is mounted within a case.
- It includes a knob system and a hinge system.
- The hinge system includes a counterbalance shaft.
- The armrest can be rotated and fixed in three positions: folded down, horizontally forward-facing, and horizontally backward-facing.
Potential Applications
- Automotive industry - the rotatable armrest can be used in cars, trucks, and other vehicles to provide adjustable arm support for the driver and passengers.
- Furniture industry - the rotatable armrest can be incorporated into chairs, sofas, and other seating furniture to offer customizable arm support.
Problems Solved
- Limited arm support options - the rotatable armrest provides multiple positions for comfortable arm support, allowing users to find the most suitable position.
- Space constraints - the folding and rotating feature of the armrest allows it to be conveniently stored in a folded down position when not in use, saving space.
Benefits
- Improved comfort - the rotatable armrest offers multiple positions for arm support, enhancing comfort during long periods of sitting or driving.
- Space-saving design - the folding and rotating feature allows the armrest to be conveniently stored in a folded down position, making it ideal for compact spaces.
Original Abstract Submitted
Provided are a rotatable armrest and a console assembly provided with the rotatable armrest. The rotatable armrest includes a case, a knob system, and a hinge system, in which the knob system and the hinge system are mounted in the case. The hinge system includes a counterbalance shaft, and the rotatable armrest may be rotatable about the counterbalance shaft and fixed in a first position, a second position, and a third position. In the first position, the rotatable armrest is positioned in a folded down position, in the second position, the rotatable armrest is positioned in a horizontally forward-facing position, and in the third position, the rotatable armrest is positioned in a horizontally backward-facing position.