Abstract: A hot cup apparatus including a locking device for locking a hot cup into the hot cup apparatus, and comprising a mounting bracket for being mounted to a support surface. The mounting bracket includes a mechanical interface for receiving and holding the hot cup in a stationary position adjacent the mounting bracket. A glide block is mounted on said mounting bracket and extends outwardly therefrom in partially-surrounding relation to the hot cup. The glide block includes a space for receiving an arcuate retaining lever mounted for movement between a removal position wherein the retaining lever is retracted into the space in the glide block sufficiently to allow the hot cup to be positioned into and removed from the position adjacent the mounting bracket, and a retention position wherein the retaining lever is extended around the hot cup sufficiently to retain the hot cup in the position adjacent the mounting bracket.

Abstract: A hot cup apparatus including a locking device for locking a hot cup into the hot cup apparatus, and comprising a mounting bracket for being mounted to a support surface. The mounting bracket includes a mechanical interface for receiving and holding the hot cup in a stationary position adjacent the mounting bracket. A glide block is mounted on said mounting bracket and extends outwardly therefrom in partially-surrounding relation to the hot cup. The glide block includes a space for receiving an arcuate retaining lever mounted for movement between a removal position wherein the retaining lever is retracted into the space in the glide block sufficiently to allow the hot cup to be positioned into and removed from the position adjacent the mounting bracket, and a retention position wherein the retaining lever is extended around the hot cup sufficiently to retain the hot cup in the position adjacent the mounting bracket.