Abstract: A system for storing recyclable containers, such as used food or beverage containers, including a storage for housing recyclable containers, the storage having a set of inner surfaces which defines a storage volume for the recyclable containers; a transporting channel, the transporting channel including an inlet port and an outlet port, wherein the inlet port is arranged to receive compressed and/or uncompressed recyclable containers, and the outlet port being arranged in at least one of the inner surfaces in the set of inner surfaces, a force feeding transporting mechanism configured to transport transfer at least one recyclable container through the transporting channel, and into the storage volume via the outlet port, a centre axis of the outlet port of the transporting channel is directed upwards from the horizontal plane at an angle, the angle being within the range of 15° and 85° at the outlet port of the transporting channel.

Abstract: An arrangement for mounting a functional component on a motor vehicle bodywork element includes a trim clipped onto the bodywork element and provided with an outer flange bearing against an outer face of the bodywork element and a support to which the functional component is fixed. The support is clipped to the trim. The support includes a central boss to which the functional component is fixed. The boss is introduced into a housing of the trim so as to position the functional component opposite an opening formed in an end wall of the trim. The support also includes a dished formation inside which the boss is located. Peripheral edges of the dished formation are extended forward to contact and interact with an inner face of the bodywork element.

Abstract: A key container mountable to the body of a vehicle includes a body and a removable cover. The body has a forward flanged end and a storage portion that may be inserted through an opening defined in the vehicle body. The flanged end has at least one hole adapted to receive a fastener for mounting the flanged end to the outside surface of the vehicle. An internal chamber for storing keys or other items is defined in the storage portion, and the chamber can be accessed through an access opening defined in the flanged end. The removable cover covers the access opening and the fasteners when the cover is coupled to the flanged end. A locking mechanism is coupled to the cover for locking the cover to the body of the key container at any orientation about its central axis.

Abstract: A modular workstation (2) is disclosed comprising a base container (4) for positionment on an automobile seat. A top surface (10) of the base container constitutes a writing surface, which is movable from a storage position to a second position in writing proximity to the workstation user. A secondary storage container (6) is integrally molded with the base container, inboard thereof, and a channel (64) is provided for receiving a seat belt. A third storage container (8) can be attached to an outward surface of the base container, for use in transporting files to and from the vehicle. The writing surface (10) mounted to the top of the base container is removable from the container, whereby providing the user with a transportable writing surface if so needed.

Abstract: A bilateral beverage container (2) mounts within a hinged vehicle armrest (4). The container has an upper container housing (22), a lower container housing (26) and a hinged game surface (24) therebetween suitable for playing board games upon. The upper container housing includes a flap (34) that defines a compartment suitable for storing writing paper, magazines and the like. The lower container housing includes fixed and user-definable compartments (48, 50) for storing beverage containers (76), game pieces and other objects, and hinged lids (60) to cover the fixed compartments. The lower container housing includes a hinged bilateral tray (62) with openings (68) sized to receive beverage containers. The bilateral tray holds beverage containers in both a stowed position, overlying the hinged lids covering the fixed compartments, and in a deployed position, spaced apart from the lower container housing.

Abstract: A bracket mounting assembly for mounting an object to a stationary plate, in general, and in particular for mounting a CB radio or the like in a motor vehicle. Although the bracket mounting assembly is detachable, and readily installable, by an authorized person, no access is available to the mounting portions thereof from the exterior so that an unauthorized individual attempting to remove the object must either destroy the stationary plate, the object, or the several structural components of the mounting assembly. The assembly includes first and second general U-shaped members, fasteners for fastening the object to both of the first and second members extending from the interior of the object into operative association with each leg of the second member, and second fasteners for fastening the second member to the stationary plate, the cross portion of the first U-shaped member covering the second fasteners when the bracket is assembled.