Method of manufacturing a vehicle cup holder arm assembly
US6468457B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 8, 2000 |
| Grant date | Oct 22, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 8, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60N3/107
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The present invention provides a method of manufacturing a vehicle cup holder arm, and a vehicle cup holder assembly produced thereby. The method includes injection molding a first material to form a base including an attachment feature adapted for engagement within an aperture adjacent a cup holder opening in a vehicle. A second material is injection molded to form an arm cup around the base and includes an arm. The second material does not chemically bond to the first material so that the arm cup and arm are rotatable with respect to the base for adjustably securing a cup in the cup holder opening. A third material is injection molded onto the arm to form a soft rubber grip for engaging a cup. The cup holder arm may be movable vertically for adjustment with respect to differently-sized cups.
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