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: A motor vehicle luggage compartment having a luggage rack element mounted to a bottom portion of the trunk lid. A storage module or piece of luggage is removably mounted to the luggage rack element and the storage module can be immobilized within the luggage rack element. The storage module is slid into and out of the luggage rack when the trunk lid is open but immobilized when the trunk lid is closed.

Abstract: In a shopping cart comprising a main basket and a transverse handle mounted behind the main basket, two bars are mounted fixedly to the handle so as to extend forwardly from the handle. Also, a cupholder formed of wire is mounted slidably to the bars so as to permit the cupholder to slide forwardly to a storage position and backwardly to a usage position within a limited range of movement of the cupholder relative to the bars. In the usage position, the cupholder is capable of holding a large cup and a small cup. Each of the bars is wrapped around the handle and has a lower portion, to which one of the end portions of the cupholder is mounted slidably, and an upper portion, on which a coupon tray formed of wire is mounted fixedly.

Abstract: The invention concerns a roof rack for vehicles which is provided with a mechanism for extension (11, 2, 3, 4) permitting to lower the surface of manipulation for the load laterally of the car, in order to permit easy manipulations of all types of load which one may wish to carry on the roof of the car. During the lowering, the surface of manipulation remains horizontal. After the fixing of the load on the lowered support surface, the mechanism is lifted again and shifted over the roof of the car by a combination of horizontal and vertical movements and thereafter latched in its final position.

Abstract: A cup holder for use in a vehicle comprising a generally rectangular holder for cups formed of generally vertically extending sidewalls and a horizontally extending top wall, a base having a peripheral extent corresponding to that of the bottom of the side walls coupled to the bottom of the side walls with a plurality of apertures formed on the top wall, each aperture having a circular segment for receiving a cup and a radial segment for receiving the handle of a cup located in the circular segment.

Abstract: A container holder assembly includes a recess forming member adapted for mounting in a vehicle, a first container support member pivotally mounted to the recess-forming member for movement in and out of the recess forming member, and a second container support member pivotally mounted to the first container support member for movement through an opening in the sidewall of the first container support member between a retracted position and an extended position. By extending the first container support member and selectively extending or retracting the second container support member, one or two container holder apertures can be selectively formed for supporting one or two containers. The second container support member automatically pivots to the retracted position when the first container support member is pivoted to the storage position in the recess forming member to facilitate closure.

Abstract: A container holder is operably mounted to the front of an instrument panel for minimal intrusion into the passenger compartment of the vehicle. The container holder includes a housing having a slot therein with an elongate width, and a drawer operably mounted in the slot and sequentially movable between a retracted position for storage adjacent the instrument panel, an extended position aligned with the slot, and a lowered use position extending outwardly into the vehicle passenger compartment. The housing includes a notch adapted to engage a mating lip on the instrument panel for positioning and supporting the container holder thereon.

Abstract: A cup holder includes a platform adapted to radially pivot outward from an inclined vehicle structure such that the platform when fully extended in the outward position is substantially horizontal. The platform includes a front wall portion and rear wall portion, and a retaining member connected between the front and rear wall portions forms an upper horizontal surface. A pair of side walls pivotally connected to the platform cooperate with the retaining member and platform to form a cavity for holding a beverage container.

Abstract: A dual compartment vehicle organizing container for removable installation in emergency vehicles includes first and second side walls situated in spaced apart relationship to each other. A front wall and a back wall are attached to extend between the first and second side walls, and an interior wall is positioned between the front wall and back wall. The interior wall is attached to both the first and second side walls to define an electronic equipment holding cavity between the interior wall and the front wall, and an organizing receptacle is defined between the interior wall and the back wall.

Abstract: A rack is provided within an outer case. A pinion to be in mesh with the rack is provided on an inner case. A torsion coiled spring for providing the energizing force to put the inner case out of the outer case is provided between the pinion and the inner case. The energizing force of the torsion coiled spring firmly holds the inner and outer cases horizontally and vertically.

Abstract: A utility rack for being attached to a vehicle and for carrying a load. The rack includes a platform member for supporting the load; a first arm member having a first end for being attached to the vehicle and having a second end; a second arm member having a first end for being attached to the vehicle and having a second end; a first slide for slidably attaching the second end of the first arm member to the platform member; and a second slide for slidably attaching the second end of the second arm member to the platform member.

Abstract: A sliding tray assembly is disclosed comprising a pair of spaced support rails which are interconnected by means of a connecting bar and which can be easily secured to a pair of spaced, substantially upright legs of a walker or other like object. The tray assembly itself is attached to the legs so as to extend forwardly thereof in order to prevent the tray assembly form obstructing the use of the object. The tray assembly further includes a pair of guide rail members which are respectively secured to the spaced support rails. The guide rails define guide channels within which a tray is removably, slidably mounted. The tray can be selectively secure within the channels along the length of the guide rails to position the tray in various operating positions.

Abstract: A rolling tool box for storing tools is slidably mounted and supported between channels installed on opposite side walls of a pickup truck bed such that it will move between a stored position at the forward end and a tailgate rear end of the truck bed. The tool box enclosure has a shallow rectangular upper storage compartment extending transversly between the channels and above the wheel wells of the truck bed and a rectangular lower storage compartment extending transversly between the wheel wells of the truck bed and above the floor of the bed. A latch handle on the upper storage compartment moves a pair of rod members between a lock position engaged with apertures in the channel members to prevent sliding movement of the tool box and a released position to allow sliding movement. The lower storage compartment is provided with a plurality of drawers which allows stored items to be neatly and efficiently organized.

Abstract: A tray or drawer for mounting beneath a seat in a motor vehicle is mounted on rails so that it can slide out forwards and then tilt to allow access to the interior space of the tray.

Abstract: A lock device for keeping a movable body closed includes a cam lever and an inertia stopper. The cam lever serves to lock the movable body at a closed position by pushing the movable body inward to the closed position against a biasing force and to release the locked state of the movable body by further pushing the movable body inward, thereby permitting the movable body to move to an open position. The inertia stopper serves to prevent the cam lever from releasing the locked state of the movable body when the force of inertia is generated to push the movable body inward from the locked state.

Abstract: A movable load support assembly for mounting storage units such as tool boxes onto a truck bed is provided. Guide rails are mounted on opposing side walls of the truck bed. The tool box is mounted on a pair of support members each of which includes a roller assembly to allow the support members and storage unit to freely move along the guide rails. A locking mechanism is provided to securely position the tool box at a desired location along the guide rails. Means are provided to allow the assembly to be used with trucks having nonparallel side walls.

Abstract: Cup holder for a cup, the holder having at least one recess on a side. The recess is partially surrounded by a projecting track which has a guiding head. A cup with a ring can be pushed substantially horizontally to the side and the ring is guided by the guiding bead until the cup reaches a point where it is free to drop into the corresponding recess. The cup holder can be used in a vehicle to minimize spillage.

Abstract: A beverage container holder which is storable and attachable for extending from the front of the center console. The beverage container has a pair of arcuate adjustable pivotal engaging arms with ramp surfaces for guiding a beverage container into the holder. The arms are adjustable for securely engaging the sides of different size beverage containers. The cup holder has a U-shaped flange portion for wrapping around a front lip of the console storage compartment. A "catch" portion is provided for securing of the storage compartment cover latch mechanism to the cup holder, thereby securing the cover and cup holder in place.

Abstract: A load carrying apparatus that attaches to the existing square tube trailer hitch or receiver of a vehicle which does not need to be affixed to the towing vehicle by its bumper and which may also have an affixable swivel wheel, loading ramps, and tie downs to tie down a load and which may be used as a tilting or dumping device which may be tilted or dumped to either side or the rear.

Abstract: A dual beverage container holder for a vehicle. The vehicle includes a housing formed in the dashboard of the vehicle which has an opening facing the interior of the vehicle. The housing includes a central support member. An insert member includes a receiver member which is slideably journaled to the central support member. The insert member includes a base and an upper wall which are connected by the receiver member. The upper wall includes a pair of arcuate surfaces which face outward from the central receiver member. The lower wall supports at least a portion of the base of a beverage container. A pair of pivotal arms are connected to the insert and are biased for pivoting away from the receiver portion in response to sliding of the insert out of the housing. Each pivotal arm includes a free end having an arcuate surface facing toward the receiver portion for engaging the outside surface of a beverage container between the arcuate surface of the upper wall and the arcuate surface of the pivotal arm.

Abstract: An accessory for a roomy vehicle includes a box designed to be accommodated at the rear of the vehicle. A bottom panel is connected with two side walls, which are in turn connected togehter by three tubes at the level of the top of the box. The latter can be closed by articulated lids capable of forming, with a panel capable of being mounted in removable fashion on the front of the box, a horizontal sleeping plane.

Abstract: The present invention provides a truck frame-mounted tool box glide system that can carry a hinged-lid type tool box. The glide system can store the tool box out of the way beneath a truck flat bed. The system permits the tool box to be pulled laterally out from the side of the truck until the box lid is completely exposed so that the lid can be swung upward to fully expose the box interior. Such a system permits full utilization of the tool box interior, even for heavy objects that can be lifted vertically into and out of the box. The system may provide for dual tool box mountings, where one tool box is mounted to each side of the truck.

Abstract: A pivoting cup holder for supporting a beverage container in a vehicle. The cup holder comprises a flat movable drawer which can slide into and out of a retainer set into or below the dashboard or an armrest of an automobile. A semicircular indentation is formed in each side of the drawer. Pivotally mounted to the drawer are a pair of cup rings, each of which is formed with a curved edge complementary to the semicircular indentation. The cup rings are spring-loaded to rotate horizontally to a use position when the drawer is pulled outwardly of the retainer. In the use position the cup rings cooperate with the semicircular indentation to form complete circular retainers for supporting the side wall of a beverage container. The cup holder further comprises a spring loaded bail and cup support which, when the drawer is opened, vertically pivot to a position centered below the circular retainers to brace the bottom surface of the beverage container.

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: The present invention is a cup holder adapted for use in a vehicle. The cup holder includes a retainer having a cavity adapted to receive an ashtray and means forming front and rear laterally spaced tracks. The cup holder also includes a plate member having front and rear edges and a cup receiving means. The front and rear edges further include means for operatively engaging the front and rear tracks of the retainer for movement between a first position adjacent the ashtray and a second position over the cavity when the ashtray is removed.

Abstract: A locking system defined between a stationary support housing defining an interior space to be closed by a closure, and a closure movably mounted upon the stationary support housing between an open, unlocked position and a closed, locked position, includes first and second cams fixedly mounted upon the closure, and a rotatable control element rotatably mounted upon the stationary support housing. When the closure (10) is disposed in its closed, locked position within the stationary support housing (11), the first cam (32) is engaged with a first end (27) of the rotatable control element (25).

Abstract: There is disclosed a pickup truck conversion and a method of providing the same involving placing an access opening in the side wall of the pickup truck between the door and the rear-wall of the cab. In axial alignment with said access opening there is provided a frame assembly filling all or part of the space between the side walls and the rear-seat of the truck. The frame assembly defines a storage area therewithin, which can accept various storage means such as hinged storage boxes, various sliding drawers, tool boxes, a work bench, and the like, which are removable and which are slideably mounted within the frame assembly to provide easy access to the stored materials from outside of the pickup truck.

Abstract: A pair of brackets which can be attached to the handle bars of the ATV or a motorcycle and which will hold a bow or a rifle or shotgun. The brackets include spring-biased U-shaped clamps which can be positioned on a mounting bar, the bar being secured to the handle bars of the ATV or motorcycle or depending on the construction of the rear portion of the ATV or the motorcycle's rear framework thereof, the U-shaped clamps being positioned on the bar in an adjustable manner to accommodate the length of the bow and/or of the weapon to be employed.

Abstract: A storage device for use in a van comprising a stationary support frame having a storage carriage slidably mounted thereon. Support rollers attached to the carriage are offset vertically to limit lateral movement of the storage carriage as the storage carriage is moved between a retracted and extended position relative to the stationary support frame.

Abstract: A vehicle storage system apparatus is attached to a vehicle and adapted to slide out on a suspension frame to make storage bins and the like more accessible from the vehicle. A vehicle body, such as a panel truck or van, has a vertically suspended framework attached to the vehicle body. The frame has at least two horizontal channels supported thereon and a sliding carriage which is slidably mounted in the channels and supported by the channels and which can be slid from a first position in the vehicle to a second position extending from the vehicle. The sliding carriage has a panel attached thereto with a plurality of storage members attachable to the panel. The panel has attaching openings therein for attaching storage bins. The locking conventional allows the sliding storage carriage to be locked in place in the vehicle and to be released from outside the vehicle for sliding the carriage to a position extending from the vehicle.

Abstract: A container device used in a vehicle includes a retainer, a box, a power source for driving the box and a driving force transmission. The power source is provided on a back portion of the box itself or a back portion of the retainer as viewed along the direction of movement of the box. In the device the portion which has been a dead space in a conventional device is effectively utilized as a location of the power source. The device is constituted small-sized as a whole and the outer shape of the entire device is simplified.

Abstract: A tool box which is formed partially from the open cargo bed of a pickup truck or the like has drawers mounted on top of the cargo bed walls. The drawers slide from one side of the truck to the other. Because the drawers extend only partially from one side to the other and only partially from the top of the walls to the bottom, the drawers may slide away from one side to allow access to the space below the drawers. The drawers slide in a frame which is removably mounted on the tops of the walls so the cargo space may be easily converted back to an open cargo space. A cover is provided for the tool box which may be opened from either side of the truck. The cover provides protection from the weather and theft. The tool box maximizes the use of the space provided by the cargo compartment to accommodate the modern tradesman.

Abstract: A drink container holder comprises a storage case built within the body of an automobile, a base framework having an annularly perforated portion able to enter and leave the storage case, an annular holding framework disposed within the perforated portion of the base framework, an intermediate swingable body interposed between the base framework and the holding framework and pivotably attached to the base framework and the holding framework respectively, and a cup holding frame pivotably attached to the holding framework in a suspended fashion.

Abstract: In an ashtray, a pivotally mounted closure member of an ashtray housing engages through pins arranged in the lateral portions of said closure member into vertically extending guide tracks arranged in the sidewalls of an ash receptacle. The pivot axis of the closure member and the pins engaging into the guide tracks are arranged such that when the closure member is moved into the open position, the ash receptacle is automatically moved forwardly, and is automatically returned into its storage position when the closure member is being closed.

Abstract: There is disclosed an improved closable receptacle assembly particularly designed for use in a motor vehicle which assembly includes a housing and a container assembly movably supported within the housing. The container assembly includes a pair of side rails which are adapted to movably support the container assembly on a plurality of spaced roller members provided on the housing so as to enable the container assembly to move freely and easily into and out of the housing. Each of the roller members is adjustably secured to the sidewalls of the housing assembly so as to allow for precise, accurate adjustment thereof with respect to the side rails provided on the container assembly. Additionally, a suitable spring is provided which operates to bias the container assembly into an open position and a latch arrangement is provided to maintain the container assembly in a closed position.

Abstract: A fishing accessory device that holds containers of different sizes and shapes in locations convenient for the fisherman can be removed from one mount with only an upward motion and reinstalled easily on another mount. Once mounted, the device is firmly wedged in place onto the mount. Mounts can be placed in numerous locations throughout a boat. Cavities having inwardly sloping interior walls securely hold a variety of containers that are wedged into place.

Abstract: An actuator for a movably supported object, comprising a rack, a rotatable pinion engaging the rack, a biasing member disposed around the axis of the pinion and connected to the pinion, and a damper. The biasing member stores a biasing energy while the pinion is rotated in one direction by a movement of the rack in a first direction. The biasing member biases the pinion in the other direction with the stored biasing energy and thereby biasing the rack in a second direction opposite to the first direction. The damper is encircled by the biasing member and has a fluid chamber which contains a viscous fluid and is formed around the axis of the pinion. The damper further includes a rotary member which is rotated with the pinion and has a damper portion disposed in the fluid chamber. The viscous fluid provides a resistance to rotation of the damper portion and to rotation of the pinion in the above-indicated other direction. Also disclosed is a container device incorporating the actuator.

Abstract: An ash tray for vehicle having outer and inner casings provided with a protector fitted on the outer casing, which protector can be in co-operation with the inner casing under the actuation of a spring, so as to cover the front of the instrument panel by stopping the outward movement thereof in an intermediate position of the inner casing. Consequently, the front of the instrument panel can be protected from burning or fire. Moreover, the protector does not at all obstruct the removal of accumulated butts when cleaning the inner casing.

Abstract: A container having a plurality of open-topped receptacles for supporting loaded shopping bags in an upright position. The container is particularly adapted for supporting loaded shopping bags during transportation thereof in a vehicle and comprises: a box which is movable between a first position and a second position and which has open-topped receptacles, each one of which is adapted to receive and support a loaded shopping bag in an upright position; and means for supporting the box between the first and second positions in a vehicle.

Abstract: A cup holder is disclosed which attaches at the ashtray of an automobile. In one embodiment the cup receiving means of the cup holder is a circular orifice. Some embodiments of the cup holder have removable portions which allow for the shape and size of the cup holder to be adapted to conform to a variety of ashtray and dashboard sizes and configurations.