Abstract: An apparatus for supporting a container includes a two-stage frame and a biasing mechanism. The two-stage frame includes a carrier member and a cup tray member telescopically received by the carrier member. The frame is moveable between a stowed position substantially within a console of a vehicle interior and a deployed position extending from the console of the vehicle interior. Between the stowed position and the deployed position, the cuptray member pivots about an axis from a first plane to a second plane, the cuptray member telescopically retracts relative to the carrier member, and the carrier member translates within the first plane. The biasing mechanism interconnects the carrier member and the cuptray member and functions to bias the cuptray member to the first plane when the frame is deployed. The biasing mechanism further functions to bias the cuptray member to telescopically retract relative to the carrier member as the frame is moved towards its stowed position.

Abstract: An apparatus for supporting a container includes a plurality of container engaging members or lobes attached to a frame. The container engaging members are pivotally mounted for rotation between fully extended positions and fully retracted positions and are biased into engagement with the container. The container engaging members each includes a camming surface configured to maintain line contact with a generally cylindrical container throughout a full range of motion. In the preferred embodiment, the camming surfaces have a variable radius of curvature. A biasing member preferably, but not exclusive, in the form of a continuous elastic band surrounds the frame and serves to bias each of the container engaging members.