Dual function console lighting with integrated switching includes a lamp
housing held by a retainer within a bezel secured to a vehicle interior.
The lamp housing includes eccentrically positioned collinear pivot arms
relative to a central longitudinal axis of a lamp positioned within the
housing. The pivot arms engage the retainer to hold the lamp housing
within the retainer while allowing the lamp housing to pivot relative to
the plane of the retainer. The retainer is rotatably held within the
bezel by a plurality of snap features spaced around its circumference,
allowing the lamp housing and retainer to rotate. A latching mechanism
holds the lamp housing in a retracted position with a lens of the housing
preferably substantially flush relative to immediately surrounding
portions of the bezel. A spring provides a force to pivot the housing
about the pivot arms to a second position when the latch is released. An
integrated switch is operated by movement of the housing between the
first and second positions to turn the lamp on in the extended position.
A second switch is provided to select manual or automatic operation of
the lamp when in the retracted position. Automatic operation may be
actuated by a remotely located auxiliary switch, such as a door switch,
for example. The lamp housing preferably includes an integrated lens that
includes a protrusion to facilitate rotation of the housing within the
retainer. A dimple may also be providing in the lens to facilitate
operation of the integrated switch.