Abstract: The present invention includes an apparatus and method for processing solid waste products. The apparatus comprises a rotatably mounted cylindrical vessel having a first end, a second end and an interior surface, at least one end terminating in a hatch that may be opened to allow access to the interior of the vessel and sealably closed to allow pressurization of the vessel; a steam inlet for injecting stem disposed at one or both ends; a plurality of substantially straight blades protruding from the interior surface of the vessel, and each the blade extending substantially the entire length of the vessel, so as to be capable of transporting waste material from the bottom of the vessel toward the top of the vessel, and releasing the waste material to fall to the bottom of the vessel. The apparatus also includes one or more actuators for moving the vessel between a position wherein the first end is higher than the second end and a position wherein the second end is higher than the first end.

Abstract: A food waste disposer includes a food conveying section, a grinding mechanism, and a brushless permanent magnet motor operably connected to the grinding mechanism. A discharge device is configured so as to reduce the overall height of the food waste disposer.

Abstract: A baffle for a food waste disposer includes a pleated portion with pleats that define an opening therethrough for equalizing pressure in the food waste disposer above and below the baffle. Water passing over the opening creates a venturi to pull air out of the high-pressure environment inside the grinding portion of the food waste disposer.

Abstract: A crushing device is configured as a mobile or semi-mobile unit (1), in particular for use in open cast mining and in the recycling industry, with a feeding container (Z), a feeding conveyor means (3) connected downstream of this for a crusher unit (7), a discharge conveyor (8) serving to transport the crushed product therefrom and a support structure (4), on which the previously named components are held. In order to improve the feasibility of the crushing device, only a single discharge conveyor unit (8) is provided as a discharge conveyor device for both the drawing off and the discharge process. The conveyor unit (8) is constructed to slew as a subassembly in the horizontal and vertical direction relative to the support structure (4).

Abstract: Substantially unidirectional clutches for rock crushers that may help resist undesired rotation of the cones of the rock crushers are described herein.

Abstract: A spice grinder (12) comprising a first, static component (10) which includes threading (14) by means of which it can be screwed onto the threaded neck of a container and a second, rotatable component (16) which fits on the component (10). The first component (10) has a tapering bore with teeth (30) projecting inwardly from the surface of the bore. The second component (16) has a cone (44) with teeth (48) on the outside thereof. The teeth (48) are in the tapering bore whereby grinding takes place in the gap between the teeth of the first and second components upon the second component being rotated. The first and second component (10, 16) have interlocking circumferentially extending ribs and grooves (32, 50, 52) which permit the rotatable component (16) to be moved axially and located in its adjusted position thereby to vary the size of the gap between the teeth (30) of the rotatable component and the teeth (48) of the static component.

Abstract: A container for packaging and unwinding a coil of welding wire to allow an uninterrupted flow of the welding wire from one the container to another container. The coil of welding wire, including a coiled portion having a top and a bottom, a first extension of wire extending from the coil near the coil top to a feeding end and a second extension of wire extending from the coil near the bottom to a transfer end. The transfer end of one container being joinable to the feeding end of another container. The container including an outer packaging having at least one vertically extending sidewall, a closed bottom, a top opening for removing the welding wire and a wire coil receiving cavity within the outer packaging for receiving the wire coil. The feeding end and the transfer end can be positionable near the top opening. The container further includes at least one transfer control tab in the cavity near the top opening.

Abstract: A seat belt retractor including a tension reducer which is compact in the axial and radial directions. The retractor includes a reducer spring that always biases a bush shaft, which rotates together with a spool, to rotate in the belt winding direction, and a main spring can selectively bias the spool in the belt winding direction. A lever of the bush shaft and a Geneva wheel form an assembly for memorizing the rotational amount of the spool in the belt winding direction relative to the ratchet gear when the main spring does not bias the spool in the belt winding direction. The assembly is arranged in the ratchet gear so that the retractor with the tension reducer is formed to be compact in the axial direction and the radial direction.

Abstract: A storage device (1) for storing a lead, rope, chain, solid sheet or elongate material, including a body (3) including one elongate backbone (4) and at least one elongate tine (5) interconnected thereto (12) but separated from by a defined distance to form a channel (6) adapted to receive a lead, rope, chain, solid sheet or elongate material, support elements (9) and a latch apparatus (8), the channel (6) being of a dimension to allow only one length of a lead, rope or chain to fit between the backbone (4) and tine (5) at a time (5), preventing tangling of the lead, rope or chain. The storage device (1) may be attached to a wheeled frame or stand for ease of transport.

Abstract: The Gravity Fed Toilet Paper Dispenser is the simple answer to having toilet paper rolls conveniently available for use. It employs the use of gravity to move the toilet paper rolls down the shaft to the removal platform, or floor, of the dispenser. It also has an open face to allow users to view how many rolls are available and alert them to the need for restocking. The Gravity Fed Toilet Paper Dispenser can be made from any of a number of materials including light weight plastic, which would provide for reliable manufacturing of the item and low-cost for consumers. The Gravity Fed Toilet Paper Dispenser can be made in a variety of colors and would be suitable for residential, commercial, or public buildings.

Abstract: A membrane reel fixing device for a membrane strapping dispenser includes a reel pivot having its outer circumference formed integral with three support ribs respectively connected with a convex holding plate extending along the circumference of the reel pivot. The three holding plates have their lower sides suspended in midair; therefore, when pressed diametrically, the holding plates can be elastically shifted and deformed and after a membrane reel is fitted on the reel pivot, the holding plates can firmly prop the inner wall of the central tube of the membrane reel. Different-sized membrane reels can be firmly fitted on the reel pivot by means of the holding plates that can be elastically shifted and deformed.

Abstract: A guide for guiding strap material from a dispenser to a strapper directs strap between the dispenser and strapper when in different positions in relation to each other. The guide includes an element having an open central passage defining a pathway for strap material to pass therethrough. The guide receives strap material in a first direction, and allows the strap material to exit in a second direction. The guide has bearing surfaces that define the passage so that when the strap material changes directions, there is minimal friction between the strap and the guide.

Abstract: A system for a variable configuration CO2 removal within an air recovery framework. The system may include description and model development. There may be time modeling that incorporates inter-mode switching time and intra-mode dynamics time. The intra-mode dynamics time may have a mode time interval divided into finite elements and the finite elements may each have collocation points. There may be nonlinear model predictive control with objective function development and tuning. Statistical verification of controller safety performance may be included.

Abstract: A fin locking mechanism for locking in place, and subsequently unlocking fins for installation on a missile having a plurality of otherwise moveable fins. Where the fins are mounted to a crank arm, there is a locking detent, with a locking notch, integral to the crank arm. A spring loaded locking plunger has an end which fits into the locking notch. The locking plungers are mounted into the assembly housing locking plunger channels. A base plate is spaced from the locking detent such that when one end of the locking plunger is fitted into the locking notch, the other end of the locking plunger is slidably pressed against the base plate by the spring loading, and the locking plunger is relatively perpendicular to the base plate. The base plate also has a plurality of locking plunger recesses, wherein when one end of the locking plunger resides in the locking plunger recesses, the other end of the locking plunger will not reach the locking notch and therefore the fins will be unlocked.

Abstract: An aircraft vehicular assembly is provided that includes a nonelastomeric outer tubular member having an inner axial center bore with a tubular cylindrical frictional interface contiguous smooth inner surface segment, and a nonelastomeric inner member having an outer bonding surface segment. The nonelastomeric inner member is rotationally received in the outer member inner axial center bore with the nonelastomeric inner strut member rotatable within said outer member. The assembly includes an elastomer encompassing the nonelastomeric inner strut member outer bonding surface segment. The elastomer has an inner bonding surface segment and an outer grooved elastomer surface, the inner bonding surface segment is bonded to the nonelastomeric inner member outer bonding surface segment.

Abstract: A tug operable to move an airplane. The airplane includes an airplane wheel, the tug may include a frame, a wheel supporting the frame for movement over ground, and a retainer assembly supported by the frame and engageable with the airplane wheel to connect the tug and the airplane. The retainer assembly may be configurable in a loading condition, in which the airplane wheel is loaded onto and off of the tug, and in a retaining condition, in which the airplane wheel is retained on the tug.

Abstract: A heavier-than-air air vehicle, particularly a long endurance, solar powered, unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) intended for “perpetual” flight within the stratosphere, is carried to its operational altitude suspended on a tether from a helium balloon. The tether is attached at or towards a tip of the UAV's wing so that it is carried in effectively a 90° banked attitude. At the desired altitude the UAV's powerplant is started and it flies on its tether in an upwardly-spiralling path relative to the balloon until a level or near level attitude is attained, when the tether is released and the UAV is permitted to assume free flight.

Abstract: A vehicle motion arresting mechanism for arresting the motion of a vehicle is provided. The mechanism includes a pendant for engaging an engagement member of the vehicle; a first tension limiting member attached to a first end of the pendant, the first tension limiting member having a first shear pin; a second tension limiting member attached to a second end of the pendant, the second tension limiting member having a second shear pin; a tension adjusting member attached to the first tension limiting member and for adjusting an at-rest tension of the pendant; a first anchoring member for anchoring the tension adjusting member to the ground; and a second anchoring member for anchoring the second tension limiting member to the ground.

Abstract: Systems and methods for distributing loads from fluid conduits, including aircraft fuel conduits, are disclosed. An aircraft configured in accordance with one embodiment of the invention includes a fuselage portion, a wing portion, and a fuel tank carried by least one of the fuselage portion and the wing portion. The aircraft also includes a spar carried by at least one of the fuselage portion and the wing portion. The spar includes a first spar rib and a second spar rib spaced apart from the first spar rib. The aircraft further includes a fluid conduit proximate to the spar and operably coupled to the fuel tank. A support member carrying the fluid conduit is operably coupled to the spar. The support member can be positioned to transfer at least approximately all of the axial loads from the fluid conduit to at least one of the first spar rib and the second spar rib.

Abstract: Fittings with redundant seals for aircraft fuel lines, fuel tanks, and other systems are disclosed. A fitting in accordance with one embodiment can be positioned adjacent to an aperture in a fuel tank wall having an inner surface and an outer surface. The fitting can include a first member having a flange and a barrel. The barrel can further include a passageway. A first flange seal can be positioned at a face of the flange and can be sealably coupled to a surface, for example, the tank wall. A second flange seal can be disposed outwardly from the first flange seal against the surface. The fitting can further include a second member (e.g., a sensor) positioned within the passageway of the barrel. The fitting can further include first and second barrel seals positioned between the barrel and the second member.

Abstract: An aircraft aerial refueling system includes a fuel tank positioned in at least an aircraft wing to store fuel. At least two fuel pumps operate to transfer the fuel from the tank to a remotely located refueling connection. At least one electrically controlled valve provides each of an open position permitting fuel flow and a closed position isolating fuel flow between the tank and the refueling connection. A computer system automatically varies operation of any quantity of the fuel pumps and controls the electrically controlled valve between the open and closed positions during fuel transfer to the refueling connection. The system also includes double wall fuel pipe manifolds in manned spaces of the aircraft.

Abstract: An in-flight refueling system, damping device and method are provided for substantially reversing a change in the disposition of an elongate hose extending from a first aircraft during an in-flight refueling operation. The various embodiments of the present invention provide a compact, lightweight, and easily installed damping device that may act to minimize the occurrence of oscillations within the elongate hose that may act to produce a change in the disposition of the elongate hose. In addition, the embodiments of the present invention facilitate the detuning of the elongate hose and, for instance, an attached drogue that may oscillate uncontrollably at a resonant frequency in response to aerodynamic forces exerted on the hose and drogue during an in-flight refueling operation.

Abstract: Adjustable fittings for attaching support members to fluid conduits, including aircraft fuel conduits, are disclosed herein. An aircraft system in accordance with one embodiment of the invention includes a fluid conduit carried by an aircraft and a housing fixedly attached to the fluid conduit. The housing can include a first attachment feature having one of a projection extending outwardly from the housing or an aperture extending at least partially through the housing. The system further includes a support member having an attachment portion positioned proximate to the attachment feature. The attachment portion includes a support member aperture positioned over at least a portion of the first attachment feature. An adjustable fitting couples the support member to the housing. The adjustable fitting can include a first side, a second side opposite the first side, and an engagement portion at the second side positioned within at least a portion of the support member aperture.

Abstract: For example: DC-9 Airplane have 120 seats, five for one row, from left to right have “A” “B” “C” “D” “E”, “A” and “E” are by windows, between “B” and “C” is aisle, from front to back, there are 24 rows. Current Air line will send passenger seat in row 18-24 as first group to board, then 11-17, then after 2-10. Use this way have tow disadvantage: few persons go to one row, it need few times for each person put luggage on gear and take seat; if not the one by windows take seat first, when some one need go in, they will leave seat let him in and take seat again. This is time consume. It will be twenty minutes for DC-9 boarding passenger once. Therefore use the method I claim now, by windows go first avoid swap seat and every row has passenger set luggage take seat at same time. Theoretically it will take teen minutes to board DC-9 once.

Abstract: Systems and methods to deliver crew, cargo and other logistics services to space platforms. In one embodiment, a rendezvous and docking vehicle (RDV) comprises two docking mechanisms coupled to the RDV body. A pressurizable passageway connects the docking mechanisms. In one embodiment, the two docking mechanisms are different. An alternative embodiment comprises docking mechanisms which are the same. Also included is a flight control system. The flight control system may vary between embodiments, being autonomous, automated, or remotely controlled (e.g., remote pilot). One embodiment can also include a docking control system in the RDV. A propulsion system is coupled to the RDV in some embodiments, and the RDV may be augmented by a mated spacecraft's propulsion system in other embodiments. The mated spacecraft's propulsion system may even be under the control of the RDV.

Abstract: A ceiling fan assembly includes a hanger bracket secured to a conventional overhead support member and a fan motor depending from the hanger bracket. A housing encapsulating the fan motor and the hanger is detachably secured by a detent engagement means. An element of the detent engagement means is integral with the hanger bracket and a complemental element of the detent engagement means is integral with the housing. When engaged, the housing obscured the detent engagement means.

Abstract: An accessory tray having a tube secured on its underside and extending from the side thereof, and a stabilizer under the front end of the tray, such that when the tube is positioned in the end of a ladder rung, the stabilizer can be secured to the side of the ladder to hold the tray level.

Abstract: A golf bag frame and an outer covering form a golf bag, and the golf bag frame has a base, multiple posts, a top frame and a leg assembly. The base has a bottom frame and foot attached pivotally to the bottom frame. The posts are attached to the bottom frame. The top frame is attached to the posts. The leg assembly is attached to the top frame and has a bracket, a pivot rod, a cord and two legs. The bracket is attached to the top frame. The pivot rod extends rotatably through the bracket, has two ends and comprises an activating lever and two springs. The activating lever is connected to the pivot rod. The springs mount around and bias the pivot rod. The cord is connected to the foot and the activating lever. The legs attach respectively to ends of the pivot rod and extend away from the body when the foot is pivoted to an inclined position.

Abstract: An inexpensive, lightweight, thin, portable, compact, reusable, easy to clean, holder that can support a container in an upright, inclined, or inverted position on level, non-level, and solid and liquid surfaces or suspended using a means of suspension, such as a wire. The generally star-shaped main body with radially extended arms, and containing a hole therein used to grip a container. The main body is incurvated into a concave shape by the insertion of a container into the hole located near the center of the main body. The incurvation occurs due to the elasticity of the material used for the main body forming a semi-rigid concave shape capable of supporting the weight of the container. The adaptability of the holder enables a wide range of uses for the invention.

Abstract: An apparent need exists for compact devices to ergonomically support such items as laptop computers and keyboards. The AirDesk® desk/stand design positions such items with full 3D positioning using all 6 directions of adjustment. Each direction of motion has the correct friction and range of motion for easy and secure re-positioning. Unique accessory shelves and cup holder may be attached to the device frame. A unique, flat, very thin, trip-free base provides unparalleled positioning flexibility of the unit, furniture legs may be placed directly on the base sheet. Additionally, a unique universal and quickly installed folding frame for an automobile or truck seat is provided for supporting the AirDesk positionable tray in a vehicle. AirDesks allow computing from any chair, recliner, sofa, bed, while standing or in a vehicle. The unique trip-free base may also be used for such applications as supporting medical equipment and crowd control stanchions.

Abstract: A load carrying apparatus with security detection system provided in accordance with the present invention comprises: a base includes a vertical connecting rod and a plurality of cantilevers welded at peripheral surface of the connecting rod, the respective cantilevers are provided with a hook; a security detection system includes a plurality of strain meters being secured to the respective cantilevers of the base and located close to the connecting rod. When a load is hanging from the cantilevers, the cantilevers will be deformed, and the security detection system will detect a deformation of the detection system and output data.

Abstract: An adjustable post support (10) for use in supporting a post vertically above the ground. The support may include a lower spike portion (12) and an upper bracket portion (14). The lower spike portion may include an upper end. The bracket portion may include a curved dome (22) and an upstanding sleeve (32) extending upwardly therefrom. The curved dome may nest with the upper end of the spike to provide a ball and socket type connection between the lower spike portion and the upper bracket portion. A fastening device (52, 54) may be used for tightening the upper bracket and lower spike portion together and a support table (60) may be located inside the sleeve.

Abstract: A tool support apparatus includes a body adapted to be secured to an end of a handle of a tool. A ground piercing member is pivotally secured to the body for pivotal movement between an operative position and a stored position. In the operative position, the ground piercing member protrudes past the end of the handle, such that the ground piercing member can be inserted into the ground to support the handle of the tool in a substantially upright orientation. In the stored position, the ground piercing member is oriented substantially parallel to the handle so as not to interfere with the normal usage of the tool.

Abstract: An adjustment mechanism comprising a casing, an inlet member that is moveable relative to the casing; an outlet sprocket provided with a circular set of teeth and mounted to pivot in first and second bearings that are secured to or integral with the casing and that flank the outlet sprocket, said outlet sprocket being connected to the inlet member via a transmission device contained in the casing. The casing is provided with at least one side opening facing the set of teeth on the outlet sprocket, so as to enable said outlet sprocket to mesh with an external member.

Abstract: An adjustable mount assembly has a mounting bracket constructed and arranged to be attached to a sub-surface of a wall covered with siding material. A cover member of the assembly attaches telescopically to the mounting bracket via a shuttle. A multi-positioning coupling feature is preferably carried between the mounting bracket and the shuttle and a single positioning coupling feature is preferably carried between the shuttle and the cover member.

Abstract: A positioning device without backlash includes a table and at least one gear operatively associated with the table. At least one worm gear is connected to the gear and the gear is driven in a desired direction with a primary motor and a synchronized slave motor. The synchronized slave motor is then reversible to remove the backlash in the positioning device thereby permitting an actual position to correspond with a dialed-in position.

Abstract: Adjustable furniture support apparatus (10) comprises a support leg (12) and retaining means in the form of retaining member (14) which is arranged to retain a support member (16) to the support leg (12). The support member (16) is arranged to extend radially away from the longitudinal axis of the support leg (12) and the support leg (12) is arranged, in use to be in a substantially vertical plane whilst the support member (16) is arranged to be in a substantially horizontal plane. The support member (16) has a retaining flange (26) defined at a longitudinal end thereof which is arranged, in use, to locate within a retaining groove (24) of a collar provided on the support member in order for the support member to be retained at at selected angle about the longitudinal axis of the support leg (12).

Abstract: An electronic device includes first and second housings which are pivoted to each other, and a spring-biased stopper mounted movably on an upper wall of the first housing. The stopper is movable in a transverse direction relative to the upper wall between an engaging position, in which the stopper projects outwardly of the first housing through the upper wall and engages the second housing, and a second position, in which the stopper is received in the first housing and disengages from the second housing.

Abstract: A two-piece magnetic holder for holding a non-magnetic sheet onto a magnetically attractive surface includes an upper half and a lower half joined at a releasable hinge. The lower half is adapted for magnetic retention onto a magnetically attractive surface while the upper half selectively pivots relative to the lower half to allow gripping and releasing of an object from between portions of the upper and lower halves. A first magnet member is disposed in the lower half of the holder for magnetically coupling the two-piece holder to the magnetically attractive surface while a second magnet member is disposed in the upper half of the holder for magnetically coupling the first end of the upper half to the lower half. The upper half has a curvilinear body that defines a first end and a second end.

Abstract: An apparatus for holding paint brushes on buckets comprising a T-shaped member, hooks, and a clip, said hooks are located upon an upper region of said T-shaped member and are spaced substantially equidistant from each other on opposite sides of said upper region of said T-shaped member, said clip being located upon opposite side of T-shaped member from said hooks.

Abstract: A mount for mounting a medical device to a support member. The mount includes a body member having a face to which a medical device can be attached, having a support member receiving first slot, and having a support member receiving second slot; and a fastener for fastening the body member to a support member.

Abstract: A display system having an improved support structure to reduce the display profile and consequent shipping costs and an improved display hook for mounting on the display grid. A support structure, such as an easel, is formed with or attached to the rear side of the display grid to support the grid in an elevated position. Unlike prior displays that must be shipped with bulky support structures, the easel of this invention is collapsible, allowing the display to retain its relatively thin profile. To install the display in the store, the easel may be quickly and easily formed and locked into place to support the display. The easel may be formed and collapsed as necessary, facilitating both shipping of the display as well as transporting the display in the store.

Abstract: A clamp for maintaining a stationary position on a pole includes clamp portions that area engageable with each other to surround the periphery of a pole. A positioning device disposed in one of the clamp portions and simultaneously compresses against periphery of the pole and tensions one of the engaged clamp portions against the periphery of the pole to maintain the clamp in the stationary position on the pole. A system for visual merchandising is also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a mounting device comprising a supporting frame comprising a chamber therein which is covered by a bottom cover. The chamber includes at least one positioning pin and at least one first spring. A first button is located on the supporting frame and cooperates with the positioning pin. The bottom cover includes at least one aperture corresponding to the positioning pin. A second button acting as a safety switch is located on the supporting frame. When pressing both the first button and the second button, the positioning pin can be pushed out of the bottom cover. If the second button is not pressed, the first button is thus locked, so that the positioning pin is incapable of extending out of the chamber. Due to the second button being added as a safety switch, the operator can press the first button downward so as to push the positioning pins out only after the second button is pressed first.

Abstract: A mounting apparatus (3) of the present invention is used in a medical environment to releasably secure a device (5) to a support member (S; R; PS). The mounting apparatus (3) has a flexible shaft (43; 125; 139; 279) with a first end (45; -; -; 275) for releasable attachment to the support member (S; R; PS) and a second end (47; 131; -; -) for releasable attachment to the device (5). A generally C-shaped clamping member (41; 217; 273) at the first end (45; -; -; 275) releasably attaches the apparatus (3) to the support member (S; R; PS). The clamping member (41; 217; 273) has an inner surface (161; -; 317), an outer surface (165; 225; 301), and at least two apertures including a first aperture (177, 199; -; -) through which a securing rod (51) passes and a second aperture (179; -; 315) for releasable attachment of the flexible shaft (43; 125; 139; 279).

Abstract: A roller shade mounting system provides a tube-in-tube arrangement for reducing sagging of a roller tube windingly supporting a shade fabric. The mounting system includes a mounting tube received within a roller tube, and first and second annular drive rings located on an outer surface of the mounting tube. The drive rings are secured to the mounting tube and the roller tube secured to the drive rings such that rotation of the mounting tube results in rotation of the roller tube. Each drive ring is located at a distance from an end of the roller tube for limiting sagging deflection of the roller tube. The tube-in-tube arrangement provided by the mounting system provides controlled deflection for the roller tube without necessitating undesirably large increase in the diameter of the roller tube, which could create an undesirable appearance in many roller shade installations.

Abstract: An electronic device includes first and second housings which are pivoted to each other, and a spring-biased stopper mounted movably on an upper wall of the first housing. The stopper is movable in a transverse direction relative to the upper wall between an engaging position, in which the stopper projects outwardly of the first housing through the upper wall and engages the second housing, and a second position, in which the stopper is received in the first housing and disengages from the second housing.

Abstract: A fixing seat includes a foundation bed and two clamping arms arranged on opposite sides of the bed, respectively. At least one of the clamping arms is movable transversely. A longitudinal slide channel is formed in each clamping arm to movably receive at least a protruding clamping portion that is movable along the slide channel, whereby the longitudinal and transverse distances between the clamping portions are both adjustable.

Abstract: A mounting assembly includes first and second mounts that connect two objects, such as an electronic instrument housing and a surface. The first mount engages the second mount at a receptacle by way of cooperating detent members. One mount includes a resilient member, upon which cooperating detent members are disposed. The resilient member provides a bias to cause secure engagement of the cooperating detent members. Other features of the mounting assembly include rotational engagement between first and second cooperating detent members such that the angle of the first mount may be adjusted with respect to the angle of the second mount. Also, lead-ins may be included on the second mount so that the resilient members on the first mount may be depressed to ensure proper engagement of the cooperating detent members.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a cup holder structure for vehicles. The cup holder structure includes a housing formed at a console and having a receiving space defined therein, a holder part disposed in the receiving space of the housing such that the holder part can be vertically moved, the holder part having entrances formed at the top part thereof for holding beverage containers, a vertical elastic member disposed between the bottom of the housing and the holder part for providing an elastic force to the holder part, and a locking member for restricting the upward movement of the holder part, which is effected by the vertical elastic member. When the holder part is moved upward, the beverage containers are held by the holder part. When the holder part is moved downward, articles are received in the receiving space of the housing. Consequently, space utilization is maximized.