Cup holder for use in vehicles
US5573214A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 1, 1994 |
| Grant date | Nov 12, 1996 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 1, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60N3/103
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A cup holding assembly for use in vehicles includes a strap having upper and lower ends, a cup holder, a support means for supporting the cup holder on the strap, at least one mounting means for mounting the assembly to any of a number of interior vehicle structures, and a leveling means for adjusting the orientation of the cup holder with respect to the vehicle. A first mounting means is provided adjacent the upper end of the strap, and includes a tongue protruding downward from the upper end, the strap and the tongue defining a hook, a suction cup, and a clip means for clipping the suction cup to the upper end. The first mounting means allows the assembly to be mounted to a door of the vehicle having a shiftable window and space for receiving the shiftable window. A second mounting means may be provided adjacent the lower end, and includes a mounting clip which engages a headrest support for mounting the assembly on the headrest support. A third mounting means includes a suction cup, and a coupling structure for coupling the suction cup to the strap. The third mounting means may be used to mount the assembly on a window or other non-porous surface. The support means includes tran…
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