AN IMPROVED VEHICLE CENTER CONSOLE INCLUDING A TABLE

The disclosed subject matter relates to a vehicle center console (200) comprising a fixed top structure providing an arm rest for vehicle occupants, and at least one planar component (102) adapted to support items placed thereon. The proposed vehicle center console (200) provides the planar component for the vehicle occupant without compromising the ergonomics provided by the fixed top structure providing the arm rest for the vehicle occupant. The fixed top structure advantageously provides for an arm rest for the occupant that can be designed in nearly any desired shape as long as it is fixed. The fixed top structure advantageously allows for the at least one planar component to slide with respect to the fixed top structure into a stowed position below the fixed top structure, and to slide to a use position such that an item is placeable on a substantially planar surface of the planar component (102).