Automotive door trim map pocket umbrella holder

Abstract

An automotive door comprising a door trim member ( 10 ) with a map-receiving pocket ( 12 ) that is defined by a back member ( 16 ) that is secured to the door trim member and an inner member ( 14 ) that is secured to the back member with an umbrella-receiving member ( 18 ) that is accessible through the map-receiving pocket and is defined by a U-shaped member ( 24 ) that is attached to the door trim member and is adapted to receive an umbrella ( 20 ).

The invention claimed is: 
     
       1. An automotive door comprising:
 a door trim member having an inside surface, an outer surface opposite the inside surface, and an aperture; 
 a map-receiving pocket disposed on the inside surface of the door trim member, the map-receiving pocket having a an open top, and wherein a portion of the map-receiving pocket is in communication with the aperture; 
 an umbrella-receiving pocket disposed on the outer surface of the door trim member so as to be hidden from the view of the vehicle occupant by the door trim member, the umbrella-receiving pocket having an opening opposite a closed end opposite the aperture, and wherein the opening is in communication with the aperture so as to allow an umbrella to be passed through the open top of the map-receiving pocket and the aperture into the umbrella-receiving pocket. 
 
     
     
       2. The automotive door according to  claim 1  wherein:
 the umbrella-receiving pocket extends downwardly as it proceeds away from the map-receiving pocket so as to allow gravity to assist in retaining an umbrella in the umbrella-receiving pocket. 
 
     
     
       3. The automotive door according to  claim 1  wherein the umbrella-receiving pocket and the door trim member are made as separate elements. 
     
     
       4. The automotive door according to  claim 1  wherein the umbrella-receiving pocket and the door trim member are made as a single, integrated element. 
     
     
       5. The automotive door according to  claim 1  further including a u-shaped member enclosing a portion of the outer surface so as to define the umbrella-receiving pocket, the u-shaped member has a first end opposite a second end, wherein the first end is in communication with the open side and the second end is enclosed by an abutment. 
     
     
       6. The automotive door according to  claim 1  wherein the door trim member and the umbrella-receiving pocket are manufactured from heat-stakeable materials and wherein the umbrella-receiving pocket is secured to the outer surface by heat staking. 
     
     
       7. The automotive door according to  claim 1  wherein the door trim member is secured to the vertical wall by threaded fasteners. 
     
     
       8. The automotive door according to  claim 5  wherein the generally U-shaped member and the back trim member are manufactured from heat-active materials, and the U-shaped member is secured to the outer surface by heat staking. 
     
     
       9. The automotive door according to  claim 5  wherein the umbrella-receiving pocket is secured to the outer surface by threaded fasteners. 
     
     
       10. The automotive door according to  claim 5  wherein the generally U-shaped member is secured to the outer surface by snap attachments.