Apparatus for supporting a container

Details Apparatus for supporting a container Apparatus for supporting a container

1997-06-03

1998-11-03

Braun, Leslie A.

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2483091, 224926, A47K 108

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058297260

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus for supporting a container includes a two-stage frame and a biasing mechanism. The two-stage frame includes a carrier member and a cup tray member telescopically received by the carrier member. The frame is moveable between a stowed position substantially within a console of a vehicle interior and a deployed position extending from the console of the vehicle interior. Between the stowed position and the deployed position, the cuptray member pivots about an axis from a first plane to a second plane, the cuptray member telescopically retracts relative to the carrier member, and the carrier member translates within the first plane. The biasing mechanism interconnects the carrier member and the cuptray member and functions to bias the cuptray member to the first plane when the frame is deployed. The biasing mechanism further functions to bias the cuptray member to telescopically retract relative to the carrier member as the frame is moved towards its stowed position.

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