Abstract: A cup holder device includes a fixed case, a movable case capable of moving between a stored position stored in the fixed body and a drawn-out position projecting forward from an opening of the fixed body, and a cup holder capable of moving between a stored position stored in the movable case and a use position projecting forward from an opening of the movable case. A coupling member is provided on the movable case and pivotally supported such that a projection at one end engages the cup holder in the stored position and a claw at the other end engages the fixed case in the drawn-out position. The coupling member is normally urged toward the fixed case.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a push type cup holder. The push type cup holder includes a stand unit provided at a lower side thereof with a rack gear, a base including a spur gear coupled thereto by use of a shaft to be gearedly engaged with the rack gear and a pinion gear disposed thereon to be connected to the shaft of the spur gear, a guide plate located above the base and including a driven rack gear provided at a lower side thereof to be gearedly engaged with the pinion gear and a plurality of supporting posts adapted to guide lifting and lowering of the stand unit, and a housing configured to receive the guide plate therein and formed at an inner peripheral surface thereof with guiding pats for allowing the supporting posts to be inserted and restricted therein in a movable manner, respectively. The stand unit can be lowered toward the guide plate, whereas the guide plate can be raised, so as to allow a cup to be stably seated on the guide plate.

Abstract: An accessory holder includes a tubular holder body having an opening at the top and a bottom upon which a small article inserted from the opening can be rested. The device includes a foldable tray, a biasing device and a damping device. The foldable tray is rotatably supported at mid height of the accessory holder and holds the small article by rotating from a vertical folded position to a horizontal bottom-raising position. The biasing device is provided between the foldable tray and the tubular holder body to bias the foldable tray from the horizontal bottom-raising position towards the vertical folded position. The damping device damps the rotational force of the foldable tray and may be rotated by the bias force of the biasing device. A locking device locks the foldable tray in the vertical folded position against the bias force of the biasing device.

Abstract: A cupholder, which is mountable to a wall of a basket of a shopping cart, comprises a continuous wire having two lowermost portions, between and to which the outer mounting plate is mounted, two intermediate portions, which define a cup-supporting level and on which a cup-supporting plate is seated, and an uppermost portion, which is shaped to embrace a cup being held by the cupholder. The continuous wire has two lower connecting portions, each of which connects one of the lowermost portions to one of the intermediate portions, and two upper connecting portions, each of which connects one of the intermediate portions to the uppermost portion.

Abstract: A vehicle storage compartment/cupholder assembly having a molded base into which is mounted a pair of flexible invertible dividers that allow for the secure retention of various sized beverage containers. The flexible invertible dividers may be mounted and tensioned by an internal or external flexible divider spring. The molded base may have a liner mounted therein which may be a liquid barrier, a tensioning device in place of a traditional spring, or both.

Abstract: A cup adapter inserted in a cup holder of an automobile to increase cup retaining force. The cup adapter comprises a bottom wall adapted to be in close contact with a bottom surface of the cup holder; and a cylindrical side wall having plural convex guide portions, wherein the plural convex guide portions are inwardly projected and each have a concave recess in the external sides thereof, and plural frictional projections are formed in the concave recess, the frictional projections being horizontally projected.

Abstract: A cup holder assembly includes a housing partially defined by a pair of opposing sidewalls and configured to partially enclose an interior space. At least one support ring pivotably moves along a cam surface of the housing between a use position and a stored position. In the use position, the support ring is substantially outside of the interior space, is perpendicular to the opposing side walls, and can at least partially support a container. In the stored position, the support ring is substantially inside of the interior space parallel and substantially adjacent to the one of the side walls.

Abstract: A container holder includes a member disposed in a closed position to be able to draw into an open position, a driving device attached to the member to move the member between the closed position and the open position, and a sensing device for sensing whether or not the member is drawn out for a predetermined amount from the closed position. A control device controls the driving device to cause the member to be housed when the sensing device senses that the member is not drawn out for a predetermined amount. Also, a container placed on a tray can be sensed assuredly regardless of vibration during a movement of a vehicle.

Abstract: An improved cup holder is disclosed that is fully adjustable and gimbaled and also insulates the beverage it is holding. One embodiment of an adjustable cup holder according to the present invention, comprises an outer cup and an inner cup. The inner cup is arranged within said outer cup and capable of extending from and returning into said outer cup, said outer and inner cup combination forming a housing having a varying capacity, said housing capacity capable of changing to hold beverage containers of different depths and diameters. Another embodiment of a cup holder, according to the present invention comprises a housing to hold a beverage container and a holder mounting device mounted to said housing. The mounting device comprising a flexible strap and a buckle, with the buckle mounted to one end of the strap and the other end of said strap wrapping around a body. The strap is then attached back to the buckle such that the body is held within the strap.

Abstract: A device for holding a drink container, such as a cup, mug or bottle, of different diameters in the interior of a passenger car includes a coupling device, into which a bottle holder or cup holder can be inserted and removed therefrom, on the center console or on a seat. Other containers, such as a refuse container or tray can also be inserted into the coupling device.

Abstract: A multi-purpose holder for supporting an object in a vehicle includes a body structured and configured to receive an object. A support member is provided for supporting the object, and is vertically movably mounted relative to the body.

Abstract: The invention relates to a holding device (10) for a drinks container. For space-saving housing of the holding device (10), the invention proposes constructing the holding device (10) as a recess (14), for example, in a dashboard (12) of a motor vehicle, and providing it with an ashtray (20) pivotable into and out of the recess (14). In the holding position pivoted out of the recess (14), the ashtray (20) closes the recess (14) laterally, so that, for example, a beaker (44) can be inserted in the recess (14). The invention has the advantage that the installation space for the ashtray (20) is simultaneously used also for insertion of the beaker (44) (FIG. 5).

Abstract: A tray for use in conjunction with a ladder bracket includes a plurality of upwardly opening compartments that may be used to hold paint, tools, or other painting supplies or implements. The bottom of the painter's tray is provided with structural features to engage a ladder bracket. A pair of downwardly opening channels are formed in the bottom surface, the channels being continuous, concentric, and curved in circular fashion to receive the hoop portion of two common sizes of ladder brackets. Both channels open to a slot opening that receives the tang portion of the ladder bracket. A plurality of tab members are mounted on posts extending downwardly from the bottom of the tray, and are rotatable to extend over the channels and secure a ladder bracket hoop portion therein.

Abstract: A glass holder for glasses having a narrow neck and a wider base has a vertically movable stand element formed so that a base of a glass is placeable on the stand element, at least two movable holding-down devices which are spaced from one another and in a holding position engage over the base of a glass standing on the stand element, and in a removal position are moved outwards, and a locking mechanism which, when the stand element has been moved downwards locks the holding-down devices against movement from the holding position into the removal position.

Abstract: A liquid delivery apparatus for a bicycle includes a container adapted to contain a liquid and a tube having a first end and a second end. The container is releasably mountable to a selected one of a seat rail and a seat post of the bicycle. The container has a first opening and a second opening. The first opening is adapted to receive a liquid and is disposed above a normal liquid level line of the liquid when present in the container. The second opening is disposed below the normal liquid level line. The first end of the tube is attachable to the container in fluid communication with the second opening. The liquid when present in the container is delivered to a mouthpiece attached to the second end of the tube.

Abstract: An aftermarket beverage holder for commercial beverage cans is adapted for mounting on the handlebars of a motorcycle or bicycle. A mounting bracket is adapted to be clamped on the handlebars. An open topped cylindrical can or container is mounted on the mounting bracket. The container is adapted for receiving a commercial beverage container such as a soda can. The container may be selectively mounted on or removed from the mounting bracket. An insulating liner is slightly larger than the beverage can for hugging the can and assuring that the can does not inadvertently become dislodged from the beverage holder. The system is designed such that the container can be selectively mounted on and removed from the mounting system without removing the beverage can from the container.

Abstract: A compact container holder that comprises a housing, a door, and at least one arm is provided. The arm can be linked to the door through a linkage that can also connect opposing dual pivots. The opposing dual pivots can allow the container holder to fully open and close in one controllable motion, providing a container holder that simply and reliably opens and closes.

Abstract: A bottle holder includes a bottle cage having a peripheral chamber to receive a water bottle, and having one or more orifices. A bracket includes one or more bulges engaged into the orifices of the bottle cage to prevent the bottle cage from moving up and down and sidewise relative to the bracket. One or more fasteners may be engaged through the bracket and the bottle cage to secure the bottle cage and the bracket to various objects, such as the cycles. One or more seats may be attached to the bottle cage, and each may include a cavity to receive the bulge of the bracket, and to solidly retain the bottle cage between the bracket and the seats.

Abstract: A cell phone storage pocket for a vehicle console comprising a hinged armrest, a flip under tray, and a hinged mechanism. This invention provides secure storage for a driver or passenger's cell phone while maintaining it in an easy to read location. Also, this cell phone storage pocket allows a user to keep the cell in an accessible location which can lead to safer driving habits.

Abstract: A bottle-cage supporting unit for a bicycle includes a cage support for the bottle, associated to which are a container for an electronic control unit for a motor-driven gear-shifting system with which the bicycle is equipped and a container for the electric power-supply battery for the electronic control unit.

Abstract: A cup holding device includes a holding main frame provided with vertical inserting holes, a holding member rotatably assembled to the holding main frame through engagements between axles and axle holes, and an urging spring for rotatably urging the holding member. The axles are disposed on the holding main frame with a space therebetween. A section of each axle has a non-circular shape. The axle holes are provided on the holding member corresponding to the respective axles. Each axle hole includes an introducing opening, and an engaging hole portion for preventing the axle from coming out by receiving the axle through the opening and rotating the holding member by a predetermined angle.

Abstract: A multifunctional tray in a vehicle armrest adapted to temporarily receive food and beverage items is provided. The tray includes a tray body and a beverage container receiving aperture defined in the tray body. A recessed bin is defined in the tray body spaced apart from the beverage container receiving aperture. The condiment container receiving aperture is defined in the tray body adjacent the recessed bin. The condiment container receiving aperture has a generally segmentary shape defined by a generally circular aperture wall and an intersection between the condiment container receiving aperture and the recessed bin. The segmentary shape is appropriately sized to selectively receive rectangular and circular shape associated condiment containers while permitting access to the associated condiment container through the recessed bin for removal of the associated condiment containers.

Abstract: A beverage container holder for a vehicle is disclosed. The holder includes an air vent portion, and a beverage container support portion movably but not removably disposed at the vent portion. The support portion has a first position arranged to permit air passage through the vent portion and the support portion in the absence of a beverage container, and a second position arranged to permit air passage through the vent portion and to hold a beverage container.

Abstract: A cup holder assembly for a vehicle includes a cup holder having longitudinal ends. The cup holder assembly also includes a plurality of trammels operatively supported by interior structure of the vehicle and spaced longitudinally from each other for cooperating with the longitudinal ends. Each of the trammels has a bearing track to allow each of the longitudinal ends to be adjusted longitudinally to adjust a size of an opening formed between the cup holder and the interior structure to hold a container therein.

Abstract: During vehicle travel, a container can be pushed, pressed downwards and lifted, but not rotated. As such, a holder is provided that enables the removal of a container, by rotating the container about a vertical axis. The holder comprises clamping lugs that have a rotatable part integrated into the clamping lugs and snapped into an axial bearing of the clamping lugs. The rotatable part is designed in the shape of a cylinder, and is pressed into a stable center position by means of a type of torsion spring. The rotatable part projects outwards, relative to the clamping lug at the tip and upper side of the clamping lug, so that even when the clamping lug is deflected, the part can contact any diameter container. Furthermore, when the part is in a center position, there is preferably a sprayed-on elastomer or other rubber-like material forming a contact surface.

Abstract: A driver-accessible storage drawer is slidably mounted to an instrument panel and is movable within a cavity of the instrument panel between closed and open positions. The storage drawer comprises a floor, a front wall, a rear wall opposite the front wall, and side walls that extend between the front and rear walls in spaced-apart relationship to define a storage compartment for receiving items therein. A tray having one or more receptacles therein is slidably secured to the storage drawer and is movable between a hidden position within the instrument panel cavity and an exposed position when the storage drawer is in an open position.

Abstract: A cup holder device includes an attachment base, a holder main member, and a holder arm formed of first to third arms. The first arm has one end part rotatably supported to the holder main member, and the other end part with a first placement portion where the container bottom can be placed. The second arm has one end part rotatably supported to the other end part of the first arm through a first link portion, and a second placement portion at the one end part. In an unfolded state, the second placement portion continues from the first placement portion to support the container bottom. The third arm includes one end part rotatably supported to the other end part of the second arm, and the other end part rotatably supported to the holder main member through a second link portion. Thus, the cup holder device can be made compact and stably hold a container.

Abstract: A vehicle console has multiple storage areas and multiple access points. The vehicle console includes a housing and first through third modules. The housing has first and second sections. The first module is slidingly coupled to the housing and configured to slide over the first section. The second module is slidingly coupled to the housing and the first module and configured to slide over the first and second sections. The third module pivotally coupled to the housing and pivotally moveable between a first position substantially covering the second section and a second position substantially uncovering the second section.

Abstract: In order to be able to initiate in a simple way the power adjustment of retaining arms of a device for holding containers, it is proposed to trigger control of an actuating drive initially by displacement of at least a bottom part of the holder, and subsequently by rotation of a container inside the holder. This permits unambiguous and intentional switch-on of the actuating drive inside the holder.

Abstract: The invention relates to a drinks holder (10) intended for installation in a dashboard of a motor vehicle. The drinks holder (10) has a pull-out part (14), which is so guided as to be displaceable in the manner of a drawer and which is provided with insertion openings (32) for inserting drinks containers such as, for example, drinks cans, beakers or cups. The invention proposes providing, at the rear of the pull-out part (14), a pivotal part (22) capable of pivoting downwards, which, when the pull-out part (14) is pushed into a housing (12), pivots downwards so that the length of the pull-out part (14) in the direction of displacement is reduced. The invention makes possible a drinks holder (10) housing (12) of short dimensions, which in the direction of displacement can be shorter than the diameter of the insertion openings (32).

Abstract: A cup holder device includes a case; a tray movable between a stored position and a pullout position; first and second supporting links movable upward with an urging force around base ends; and a holder. A front end of the holder is rotatably connected to the second supporting link, and a rear end of the holder is connected to the first supporting link to slide freely. The holder moves between a non-use position where the holder is stored in the tray and a use position where the holder moves up from the tray. The first supporting link includes projected parts projecting at edges of base ends. When the first and second supporting links move upward, the projected parts are arranged to move to contact the tray and push the tray with a gradually increasing force.

Abstract: The invention relates to a console box arrangement for vehicles comprising a housing having a container and a lid, the lid being pivotably arranged about an axis with respect to the container, from a closed position to a fully opened position in which the container and the lid extend in opposite directions along generally the same longitudinal direction, said housing further includes a cupholder which is pivotable about the axis and shaped so as to accommodate and support a drinking glass, cup, bottle, can or similar object. The invention is characterized in that the cupholder includes a first holder component and a second holder component which are pivotable with respect to each other about the axis so that the first holder component can be accommodated in the container and the second holder component can be accommodated in the lid. By means of the invention, an improved console box arrangement is provided, which gives access to a cupholder for the occupants in both the front and rear seats.

Abstract: A cup holder has a frame portion, a receiving portion and a housing portion. The frame portion has two insertion holes. The frame portion has a holding member for abutting on the external surface of a beverage container that is inserted in the insertion hole, thereby holding the container. The holding member is constituted by a central holding member and an outer holding member, and the holding members are supported to be individually rotatable and to be protruded inwardly from the periphery of the insertion hole, respectively. The arrangement is such that the degree of protrusion of the central holding member from the periphery of the insertion hole and the degree of protrusion of the outer holding member from the periphery of the insertion hole are different from each other.

Abstract: A vehicle container holder includes a bottomless container retention section and a mounting section. The container retention section defines a container axis along which a container is received and rested upon the vehicle interior component. The container holder is manufactured from a single planar sheet of material which is formed to the desired shape. The mounting portion of the container holder slips behind a vehicle component adjacent a vehicle floor. The container holder therefore is not permanently affixed to any interior component of the vehicle. The container holder does not include a bottom and utilizes a vehicle component such as the vehicle floor as the bottom support for the retained container. Such a bottomless design provides greater ability to handle a range of container sizes and provides a greater range of adjustment/variance with respect to vehicle designs while simplifying manufacturing.

Abstract: A container holder/tray combination includes a housing for mounting to a vehicle. The housing defines a recess for receiving therein at least one container holder, a cover pivotally mounted to the housing for covering the container holder and housing when in a closed position, and movable to an open position. The cover has a surface defining a tray, and the container holder is movably mounted with respect to the housing and tray between a first position coplanar with the tray for positioning a container therein and a second position within the housing. In a preferred embodiment, multiple independently movable adjacent container holders are provided to allow selectable use of the tray area.

Abstract: An adapter that holds and stabilizes a fast food container in a standard cylindrical automobile cup holder to prevent spilling of its contents. A typical fast food container would be one that holds French fried potatoes. It has a lower rigid cylindrical member and two flexible upper members that are mechanically biased to return to their original position when they are not holding the container. The lower member fits into the automobile cup holder, and the flexible members hold a larger sized container temporarily in a fixed position. The adapter permits the larger sized container to be conveniently inserted and removed.

Abstract: A compact container holder that comprises a housing, a door, and at least one arm is provided. The arm can be linked to the door through a linkage that can also connect opposing dual pivots. The opposing dual pivots can allow the container holder to fully open and close in one controllable motion, providing a container holder that simply and reliably opens and closes.

Abstract: A selectively deployable cupholder that incorporates the best aspects of the static and active component cupholder designs, composed of stationary cylindrical component and a movable cylindrical component that is telescopically nested within the stationary cylindrical component. When the movable cylindrical component is in an undeployed state, whereat it is fully nested with respect to the stationary cylindrical component, a low vertical profile is provided, suitable for drawer applications. When the movable cylindrical component is in a deployed state, whereat it is fully telescopically raised relative to the stationary cylindrical component, the cupholder receives beverage containers with a stable support as is required for the automotive driving environment.

Abstract: A swing-down cup holder closure and release apparatus for releasably locking a cup tray portion of a swing-down cup-holder in a stowed position includes a latch that is supported either on the cup tray or a supporting structure such as an automotive seat or instrument panel. A latch receiver is supported on the other of the cup tray and the supporting structure. The latch and latch receiver are supported in positions on the cup tray and supporting structure, respectively, such that the latch engages the latch receiver when the cup tray is moved to the stowed position. The latch disengages and releases the cup tray from the stowed position in response to a predetermined amount of pressure applied inwardly to the cup tray. This allows an automotive vehicle passenger compartment occupant to release the cup holder with a single pressing motion and without having to directly manipulate the latch.

Abstract: An adjustable holder for receiving and securing a beverage container or other object includes a base, a mobile support unit, and an actuating assembly. The base has a support and the mobile support unit has a mobile support. The mobile support of the mobile support unit is mobile relative to the support of the base so as to provide an adjustable object-receiving area. The actuating assembly operates between a normally locked and an unlocked position. In the locked position, the actuating assembly prevents the mobile support from moving relative to the support of the base. In the unlocked position, the actuating assembly does not prevent the mobile support from moving relative to the support of the base. The actuating assembly is provided with a resilient element for applying an urging pressure so as to retain the actuating assembly in the locked position.

Abstract: Disclosed is a carrier device for the simple and secure transportation of objects, in particular flower containers, in a vehicle. As disclosed, the carrier device comprises a plurality of panels which when folded in a specific manner, form a device for securing an object. In addition, the device comprises notches for securing itself using a conventional seatbelt of a vehicle. Consequently, the device prevents the object from moving by holding the top of the object and surrounding the sides of the object. The device itself is then held stationary by placing a conventional seatbelt around the device, positioning the seatbelt in notches located in pre-determined location on the device. The design of the carrier device allows for the object to be some distance from the back of the seat and, as a result, prevent damage to the object.

Abstract: A bottle holder includes a bottle cage having a peripheral chamber to receive a water bottle, and having one or more orifices. A bracket includes one or more bulges engaged into the orifices of the bottle cage to prevent the bottle cage from moving up and down and sidewise relative to the bracket. One or more fasteners may be engaged through the bracket and the bottle cage to secure the bottle cage and the bracket to various objects, such as the cycles. One or more seats may be attached to the bottle cage, and each may include a cavity to receive the bulge of the bracket, and to solidly retain the bottle cage between the bracket and the seats.

Abstract: A vehicular drawer apparatus includes a case installed in an interior member and a drawer member that slides in and out of the case. Energy absorption devices for absorbing impact energy applied to the drawer member in a drawn-out direction are disposed on at least one of the case and the drawer member. The energy absorption devices, which are engaged by a striker, are constructed to absorb impact energy in a stepped manner and to fail sequentially. Due to this, the energy absorption devices are not required to have a high strength. In addition, even in the event that a very large impact energy is applied to the drawer member, the energy can be absorbed.

Abstract: A multi-purpose holder for supporting an object in a vehicle includes a first support member defining an opening for receiving an object. The first support member has a first contact surface for supporting an object. A second support member is pivotally mounted on the first support member, and preferably has a second contact surface spaced apart from a third contact surface. The second and third contact surfaces further support the object. The second support member is pivotal so as to alter the position of the second and third contact surfaces such that the second and third contact surfaces support, in cooperation with the first contact surface, objects having different diameters. The second support member includes a pair of support arms. The support arms are spaced apart a distance and define substantially parallel support surfaces.

Abstract: A holder for a beverage container has two holding arms which engage around an insertion opening for the beverage container and are mounted so that they are pivotable in a lateral direction about pivot axes as pincers, and an adjuster provided for a size of the insertion opening and contacting the holding arms at points spaced away from the pivot axes and also keeping constant a spacing of the holding arms from one another at the contact points, the adjuster having an adjustable spacing from the pivot axes of the holding arms.

Abstract: Vehicle doorframe mountable armrests provide an armrest for a vehicle with two-piece doors. A bar with L-shaped ends is adapted to fit into the existing receiving holes present in the bottom half of a two-piece vehicle door. A pad covers the middle of the bar to provide a comfortable cushion for the arm of a vehicle's occupant. Optionally, a clamp may be employed to removably connect the bar to the doorframe members present in the bottom half of the two-piece vehicle door. A swivelable cupholder is removably connected to the second bar. The bar is painted to match the vehicle's interior.

Abstract: A cup holder insert for use in conjunction with a retractable cup holder tray is provided. The cup holder insert comprises a circular base having top and bottom rims interconnected by a side wall, the side wall having a notch area defined by a first and second wall interconnected by at least one spring element. The insert further comprises two stave elements connected to the top rim of the base by a first hinge element, the stave elements having a top and bottom portion interconnected by a second hinge element, the first and second hinge elements operating to enable selective concealment of the stave elements within the area formed by the side wall and the planes defined by the top and bottom rims of the base.

Abstract: A removable handling device (14) is placed on a wall of a vehicle, attached removably by means of a fastener. The handling device (14) is placed above a recess or depression (6) in a wall.

Abstract: A support for a drink holder has a receiving opening, the diameter of which can be modified by altering the position of lamella in an iris-like manner. The lamella are disposed on the circumference of the holder.

Abstract: A beverage container holder for a shaped bottle has an insertion opening for insertion of a bottle, a spring element that pivots the diameter-compensating element into the insertion opening, wherein the diameter-compensating element being pivotable downwardly and upwardly.