Abstract: A spring clip has a first and second retention member. The first retention member retains a first part to the spring clip. The second retention member retains the spring clip in a second part. The second retention member provides for retention in a first and second position. In the first position, the first and second parts are in an engagement position and in the second position, the retention member enables servicing of the first part while still connecting the first and second members.

Abstract: An outlet assembly (10) is assembled from different shaped end modules (14,16,18) and any number of standard intermediate modules (20). Depending on the desired shape and length of the assembly (10), two of the end modules (14,16,18) are selected with any number of the intermediate modules (20) assembled therewith forming a housing (22). The housing (22) may form the barrel housing pivotable within a support (68). Louvers (76) and vanes may be connected therewith.

Abstract: A cupholder assembly (10) includes a housing (14) with three intersecting circular cavities (16,18,20) formed therein. The outer two cavities (16,20) may act as receptacles for containers (12). The center cavity (18) includes a removable insert member (30) positioned therein. The insert member (30) includes pivotable arms extending therefrom into the first and third cavities (16,20) to bias containers (12) of varying sizes against their respective cavity (16,20). The insert member (30) may be removed for use of the center cavities (16,18,20) as a storage compartment.

Abstract: The outlet assembly (10) includes a barrel housing (16) pivotally supported along a horizontal axis. The barrel housing (16) supports a control housing (28) fixedly therein. The control housing (28) pivotally supports a plurality of louvers (34) therein. A link control plate (38) is operatively connected to the louvers (34) and slidable with respect to the control housing (28). The link plate (38) is moved outwardly to allow operation of the louvers (34) in parallel with one another, and is moved inwardly to spread the louvers (34) to cause diffusion of the air.

Abstract: A dual cup holder apparatus (10) includes a housing (16) formed with a pocket (18) therein and extending through a top side (20) and front side (22) forming a first cup holder (12). A second cup holder (14) is pivotally connected to the housing (16) and with the first cup holder (12) to vertically rotate into the first cup holder (12) in a stored position and to vertically rotate out of the first cup holder (12) to a use position allowing both cup holders (12,14) to receive beverage containers.

Abstract: A writing table (10) includes a hinge (16) and support table (18) pivotally secured to the hinge (16). The hinge (16) secures the support table (18) to a trim member (14), such as in a vehicle. The hinge (16) and support table (18) may be molded of plastic. The support table (18) is molded in two halves and secured about the hinge (16). The writing table (10) includes an interacting stop (34) operatively connected between the hinge (16) and support table (18) to establish the full movement between full open and closed positions. Also included are resistance members (36) to provide resistant and controlled movement of the support table (18) between the open and closed positions.

Abstract: A cup holder apparatus (10) is moveable between various vertical heights and width dimensions to selectively receive beverage containers (12) of different sizes. The apparatus (10) includes a housing (14) having a cavity (24) with a base (16) support therein and a gap formed therebetween. A pair of opposing support members (26) are positioned within the gap in the stowed position and are moved vertically upwardly and horizontally outwardly through at least two positions of different height and horizontal spacing.

Abstract: A container holding assembly (10, 10') for a vehicle includes a housing (12, 12') having an elongated vertical opening (14, 14') therein. A support member (16, 16') is movable into and out of the opening (14, 14'). The support frame (16, 16') includes a U-shaped frame (18, 18') supporting a rotatable container holder (22, 22'). The container holder (22, 22') pivots between a retracted position within the housing (12, 12') with the container holder (22, 22') planar with the U-shaped frame (18, 18' ) and an extend position with the container holder (22 22') transverse to the frame (18, 18').

Abstract: An air outlet louver assembly (10) includes a housing (16) defining a first direction (40) of airflow, a louver support (42) which rotates about a support axis (44) within the housing (16), and a first set of fixed vanes (56) extending radially from the louver support (42) for directing airflow from the first direction (40) to a second direction (58). A second set of fixed vanes (60) extend radially from the louver support (42) for directing airflow from the first direction (40) to a third direction (62).

Abstract: A vehicular cupholder assembly (10) is designed to expand in an upward direction out from a sleeve housing (12) enabling the vehicular cupholder assembly (10) to be mounted to instrument panels (14) and armrest cushions alike. A base plate (24) telescopes in a substantially horizontal plane (A) out of the housing (12). A container stabilizing plate (32) moves from a collapsed position adjacent the baseplate (24) to a stabilizing position spaced vertically up and away from the base plate (24). A primary link (42) and a second link (50) maintain the container stabilizing plate (32) in a position parallel to the plane (A).

Abstract: A stowable container holding assembly (10) for a vehicle. The assembly (10) includes a carrier (12) mounted in a vehicle support structure. A tray (18) having a container receptacle (22) is supported by and moveable with respect to the carrier (12). A motor (34) receives energy and converts it to motion. The motion is transmitted to the tray (18) and drives the tray (18) through an actuation assembly (32) between a retracted stowed position and an extended use position. The motor (34) is activated by a switch (48). Movement of the tray (18) is limited by a plurality limit switches (50). When the tray (18) is in the extended position, a lamp (62) is illuminated, and sensors (58) detect the presence of an object in the receptacles (22) and will not permit the tray (18) to return to the stowed position if an object is present. The tray (18) can be moved between the stowed and use positions manually in the event of power failure.

Abstract: An air outlet louver assembly (10) includes a housing (12), primary vanes (14,36), secondary vanes (48,49), and a damper door (86). A control handle (58) independently controls the primary and secondary vanes (14,36,48,49), and a wheel (100) controls the damper door (86). Ridges (74) on a secondary vane (48) engage a control fork (66) on the control handle (58) to provide ratcheting control of the primary vanes (14,36) by the control handle (58). A nub (82) on a secondary vane (48) contacts depressions (80) in the housing (12) to provide ratcheting control of the secondary vanes (48,49). Frictional contact between a nub (106) on the wheel (100) and depressions (108) in the housing (12) provide ratcheting control of the damper door (86).