Container holder
US5791618A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 27, 1996 |
| Grant date | Aug 11, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 27, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S224/926
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A container holder adapted to be mounted within a vehicle interior compartment is provided comprising a housing which mounts at least one pivotable arm having a sector-like floor portion. The arm is pivotable between a retracted and an extended position. As a beverage container is placed within the housing, a base portion of the beverage container pivots the at least one arm about an axis which causes the arm to pivot to the extended position and to engage a wall portion of the beverage container. The beverage container is thereby retained in the housing in a stable manner. A release button assembly is provided which returns the arm to the retracted position when the beverage container is removed.
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