Abstract: The beverage temperature controlling assembly includes a vehicle dashboard of special construction. The dashboard includes an air duct below the top of the dashboard and leading from a heater and/or air conditioner to an exhaust vent in the of the dashboard. The assembly also includes in one embodiment a top dashboard lid permitting access to the air duct for storage of beverage containers therein. In another embodiment, the assembly includes a drawer slideably received in the dashboard in line with the duct and bearing the vent. The drawer has an open top, front and back and can be slid rearward to a beverage container-loading position in front of the dashboard and then slid back adjacent the duct in the dashboard. In another embodiment, the dashboard has a front beverage container-supporting ledge directly below and behind the vent. The ledge may have a vertically slideable sleeve or rim for temporarily enclosing the sides and front of a beverage container to assure full circulation therearound.

Abstract: The beverage temperature controller is adapted to be releasably connected to the vent(s) of a vehicle are temperature conditioning unit which may be a heater or an air cooling and heating unit. The controller includes a box-like hollow housing having a generally horizontal closed bottom, interconnected closed upraised sides, front and rear and an open top, which can be covered by an openable lid. The housing defines a control storage space accessible through the top and in which a ring-like beverage can or drink holder is secured, so that the beverage is spaced from the housing sides, front and back, allowing circulation of air therearound. Strips in the housing bottom also raise the can for additional circulation.