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Container holder
Assignee: Johnson Controls Technology Co
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Filing: 1993-12-07
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Granted: 1994-07-19
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Expires: 2013-12-07
Abstract
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. In one embodiment, a container holder assembly includes a base having a multi-sided post, and opposing first and second container support members pivotally mounted to the base for movement between a closed position wherein a single container holding aperture is defined, and pivotable outwardly to an extended position wherein a pair of container holder apertures. The single and the double container holder apertures are defined with arcuate surfaces on the first and second container support members in conjunction with corresponding sides of the multi-sided post.
Inventors
- 👤 David J. Spykerman
Bibliographic Details
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Jurisdiction
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 14:58
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60N; B60N3/00; B60N3/10; B60N3/105; B60N3/106; B60N3/102; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S224/00; Y10S224/926
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 38
Claim 1
Independent Claim
165 words
A container holder assembly comprising: a recess forming member adapted for mounting in a vehicle; a first container support receptacle pivotally mounted in said recess forming member for movement between a storage position and a use position, said first container support receptacle including a C-shaped wall defining a first aperture for holding a container, said C-shaped wall including material defining an opening in one side; and a second container support receptacle pivotally mounted to said first container support receptacle for movement through said opening between a retracted position in said first container support receptacle and an extended position from said first container support receptacle, said second container support receptacle including a second wall defining a second aperture for holding a container, said first and second apertures being aligned for supporting a single container when said second container support receptacle is in said retracted position, but defining separate apertures for supporting a pair of containers when said second container support receptacle is in said extended position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
165 words
A container holder assembly comprising: a recess forming member adapted for mounting in a vehicle; a first container support receptacle pivotally mounted in said recess forming member for movement between a storage position and a use position, said first container support receptacle including a C-shaped wall defining a first aperture for holding a container, said C-shaped wall including material defining an opening in one side; and a second container support receptacle pivotally mounted to said first container support receptacle for movement through said opening between a retracted position in said first container support receptacle and an extended position from said first container support receptacle, said second container support receptacle including a second wall defining a second aperture for holding a container, said first and second apertures being aligned for supporting a single container when said second container support receptacle is in said retracted position, but defining separate apertures for supporting a pair of containers when said second container support receptacle is in said extended position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
A container holder assembly as defined in claim 1 wherein said second wall is truncated.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
51 words
A container holder assembly as defined in claim 2 wherein said C-shaped wall includes a first end and said second wall includes a second end, said second end mateably engaging said first end when said second container support receptacle is moved to said retracted position in said first container support receptacle.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
65 words
A container holder assembly as defined in claim 1 wherein said first container support receptacle includes a floor positioned under said first aperture, and said second container support receptacle includes a second floor positioned under said second aperture, said second floor being positioned mateably over said first floor when said second container support receptacle is in said retracted position in said first container support receptacle.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
63 words
A container holder assembly as defined in claim 1 wherein said first container support receptacle is pivotally mounted to said recess forming member for movement about a generally vertical axis, and said second container support receptacle is pivotally mounted to said first container support receptacle for movement about a second generally vertical axis, said first and second axes being spaced from each other.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
53 words
A container holder assembly as defined in claim 1 wherein said second container support receptacle is constructed to engage said recess forming member and automatically move to said retracted position in said first container support receptacle when said first container support receptacle is moved from said use position to said retracted storage position.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
28 words
A container holder assembly as defined in claim 1 wherein one of said C-shaped wall and said second wall defines an arcuate shape that extends greater than 180°.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
51 words
A container holder assembly as defined in claim 1 wherein said C-shaped wall and said second wall include first and second ends, respectively, said first and second ends being constructed to mateably engage when said second container support receptacle is pivoted to said retracted position in said first container support receptacle.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
45 words
A container holder assembly as defined in claim 1 including a cover attached to said first container support receptacle for covering the opening of said recess forming member when said first container support receptacle is pivoted to said storage position in said recess forming member.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
62 words
A container holder assembly as defined in claim 1 wherein said opening in said first sidewall defines a width dimension that is smaller than said second aperture defined by said second wall, but said second wall is truncated and has a profile configured to slide through said opening as said second container support receptacle is pivoted between said retracted and extended positions.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
126 words
A container holder assembly comprising: a base adapted for mounting in a vehicle; a first member pivotally mounted to said base including a first container support surface; a second member pivotally mounted to said base including a second container support surface; said base including an upright post having an additional container support surface thereon, said first and second members being positioned in opposing relationship on said base and being movable between a retracted position whereat said first, second and additional container support surfaces define a first aperture for holding a container, and an extended position whereat said first and additional container support surfaces define a second aperture and also said second and additional container support surfaces define a third aperture for holding a pair of containers.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
126 words
A container holder assembly comprising: a base adapted for mounting in a vehicle; a first member pivotally mounted to said base including a first container support surface; a second member pivotally mounted to said base including a second container support surface; said base including an upright post having an additional container support surface thereon, said first and second members being positioned in opposing relationship on said base and being movable between a retracted position whereat said first, second and additional container support surfaces define a first aperture for holding a container, and an extended position whereat said first and additional container support surfaces define a second aperture and also said second and additional container support surfaces define a third aperture for holding a pair of containers.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
42 words
A container holder assembly as defined in claim 11 wherein said first and second members include first and second ends, respectively, that mateably engage said post when in said retracted position but are spaced from said post when in said extended position.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
23 words
A container holder assembly as defined in claim 11 wherein said base includes means for movably mounting said base to a vehicle component.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
27 words
A container holder assembly as defined in claim 11 wherein said first and second members are operably interconnected for simultaneous movement between said retracted and extended positions.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
73 words
A container holder assembly as defined in claim 14 wherein said first member includes a first protruding member having a slot therein, and said second member includes a second protruding member having a pin protruding therefrom, said pin engaging said slot such that as said first member is pivoted between said retracted and extended positions said second member is forced to move simultaneously with said first member in a corresponding but opposing path.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
97 words
A container holder assembly as defined in claim 11 wherein said additional container support surface of said post includes third, fourth and fifth container support surfaces, said third container support forming said first aperture with said first and second container support surfaces when said members are in said retracted position, said fourth container support surface forming said second aperture with said first container support surface when said members are in said extended position, and said fifth container support surface forming said third aperture with the second container support surface when said members are in said extended position.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
46 words
A container holder assembly as defined in claim 11 wherein said post is a multi-sided post such that said additional container support surface includes a first side facing said first aperture, a second side facing said second aperture, and a third side facing said third aperture.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
154 words
A container holder assembly comprising: a housing defining an opening; a first container support member pivotally mounted to said housing and configured to pivot about a generally vertical axis into said opening to a storage position and out of said opening to a use position, said container support member including a sidewall defining a container holder aperture that is accessible when said first container support member is in said use position; and a second container support member pivotally mounted to said first container support member and configured to pivot about a generally vertical axis between a retracted position and an extended position, said first axis being spaced from said second axis, said first and second apertures being aligned when said second container support member is in said retracted position, said first and second apertures defining separate apertures for holding a pair of containers when said second container support member is in said extended position.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
154 words
A container holder assembly comprising: a housing defining an opening; a first container support member pivotally mounted to said housing and configured to pivot about a generally vertical axis into said opening to a storage position and out of said opening to a use position, said container support member including a sidewall defining a container holder aperture that is accessible when said first container support member is in said use position; and a second container support member pivotally mounted to said first container support member and configured to pivot about a generally vertical axis between a retracted position and an extended position, said first axis being spaced from said second axis, said first and second apertures being aligned when said second container support member is in said retracted position, said first and second apertures defining separate apertures for holding a pair of containers when said second container support member is in said extended position.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
44 words
A container holder assembly as defined in claim 18 wherein said second container support member includes an arcuately-shaped wall having an outer surface, said outer surface defining a part of said first aperture when said second container support member is in said extended position.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
49 words
A container holder assembly as defined in claim 18 wherein said first container support member sidewall includes an open side, and said second container support member is configured to slideably move through said open side as said second container support member is moved between said retracted and extended positions.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
139 words
A container holder assembly comprising: a housing adapted for mounting in a vehicle; a first receptacle defining a first container holder aperture movably mounted to said housing for movement between a storage position in said housing and a use position extended from said housing, said first receptacle including a truncated C-shaped sidewall defining an opening; a second receptacle defining a second container holder aperture movably mounted to said first receptacle for movement through said opening between a retracted position in said first receptacle and an extended position out of said first receptacle, said second receptacle including a truncated second sidewall, said first and second apertures being aligned for holding a single container when said second receptacle is in said retracted position, but being non-aligned for holding a pair of containers when said second receptacle is in said extended position.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
139 words
A container holder assembly comprising: a housing adapted for mounting in a vehicle; a first receptacle defining a first container holder aperture movably mounted to said housing for movement between a storage position in said housing and a use position extended from said housing, said first receptacle including a truncated C-shaped sidewall defining an opening; a second receptacle defining a second container holder aperture movably mounted to said first receptacle for movement through said opening between a retracted position in said first receptacle and an extended position out of said first receptacle, said second receptacle including a truncated second sidewall, said first and second apertures being aligned for holding a single container when said second receptacle is in said retracted position, but being non-aligned for holding a pair of containers when said second receptacle is in said extended position.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
20 words
A container holder assembly as defined in claim 21 wherein one of said first and second receptacles includes a floor.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
17 words
A container holder assembly as defined in claim 21 wherein each of said receptacles includes a floor.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
30 words
A container holder assembly as defined in claim 21 wherein said second recptacle includes a ring secured to the top of said second sidewall that further defines said second aperture.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
28 words
A container holder assembly as defined in claim 21 wherein said second sidewall defines an end configured to mateably engage said first sidewall when in said retracted position.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
36 words
A container holder assembly as defined in claim 25 wherein said first sidewall includes a protruding member, said end on said second sidewall being configured to mateably engage said protruding member when in said retracted position.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
26 words
A container holder assembly as defined in claim 21 wherein said first receptacle is pivotally mounted to said housing for movement about a generally vertical axis.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
33 words
A container holder assembly as defined in claim 21 wherein said housing defines a second opening, and said first receptacle includes a cover for closing said second opening when in said storage position.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
34 words
A container holder assembly as defined in claim 28 wherein said housing includes a lip defining the perimeter of said second opening, said cover mateably aligning with said lip when in said storage position.
Claim 34
Dependent Claim
54 words
A container holder assembly as defined in claim 21 wherein said opening in said first receptacle defines a width dimension that is smaller than said second container holder aperture, but said second receptacle has a profile configured to slide through said opening as said second receptacle is pivoted between said retracted and extended positions.
Claim 35
Dependent Claim
68 words
A container holder assembly comprising: a first container support member; a second container support member configured to mateably engage said first container support member; means for pivotally mounting said support members to mateably engage each other and provide a support for a single container, said support members being pivotable away from each other to provide supports for two containers, at least one of said support members being C-shaped.
Claim 36
Dependent Claim
68 words
A container holder assembly comprising: a first container support member; a second container support member configured to mateably engage said first container support member; means for pivotally mounting said support members to mateably engage each other and provide a support for a single container, said support members being pivotable away from each other to provide supports for two containers, at least one of said support members being C-shaped.
Claim 37
Dependent Claim
19 words
A container holder as defined in claim 31 wherein said C-shaped one support member extends arcuately greater than 180°.
Claim 38
Dependent Claim
16 words
A container holder as defined in claim 32 wherein both of said support members are C-shaped.
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