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Container holder

  • US 5,259,580 A
  • Filed: 03/03/1993
  • Issued: 11/09/1993
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/03/1993
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A container holder for a vehicle comprising:

  • a receptacle member including a sidewall;

    a container holder member pivotally mounted to said receptacle member for movement between a closed position for storage inside said receptacle member and an open position outside of said receptacle member for use;

    an arm pivotally attached about an axis of rotation to said container holder member for movement between a retracted position for storage and an extended position in which said container holder member and said arm form an aperture adapted to receive a beverage container, said arm including an actuator spaced from the axis of rotation defined by the arm but in a position on said arm that is generally hidden from view;

    a catch located on said sidewall for operably engaging said actuator to pivot said arm to the extended position as said container holder member is moved to the open position; and

    means for moving said arm to the retracted position when said container holder is moved to the closed position.

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