VEHICLE CONSOLE WITH COUPLED MOTION AND ENHANCED STORAGE CAPABILITIES

An apparatus for an interior vehicle compartment comprises a seat adapted for moving in a travel direction and a console coupled to the movable seat. The console may include one or more of the following: (a) a collapsible portion for collapsing as a body portion of the console travels with the movable seat in the travel direction; (b) a stepped interface for connecting with the movable seat; (c) arear drawer with a tiltable door to facilitate access by rear passengers; and (d) a deployable holder for a mobile handheld computer. A stationary base may also be provided for supporting the consoleduring movement, such as along guide rails, which base may contain HVAC components, such as ducts, or electronic components, such as wires. Instead of a mechanical connection using a stepped interface, the coupled movement may also be achieved by commonly controlled motors for the seat and console. 种用于车辆内部隔间的装置包括适于沿行进方向移动的座椅和连接到可移动座椅的控制台。控制台可以包括以下项或多项：(a)用于随着控制台的主体部分与可移动座椅起沿行进方向运动而折叠的可折叠部分；(b)与可移动座椅连接的阶梯式连接件；(c)具有可倾斜门以便于后