Simplified articulating cup holder
US6971618B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 24, 2003 |
| Grant date | Dec 6, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 1, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29C45/1676
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The present invention provides for a cup holder assembly in which pivotal movement of the cupholder articulating arms is elastically inhibited by an over-molded TPE to sufficiently to facilitate infinite adjustment of the cupholder arms between fully extended and fully retracted positions for supporting containers of various sizes, without the need for spring or ratchet mechanism or a separate hinge for the arm to pivot, thereby providing reduced assembly and lowering the number of parts necessary.
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