CA2794916A1 - Beverage container holder - Google Patents
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- A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
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Abstract
A beverage container holder comprises an arcuate body pivotably mounted to a base so as to define a first axis of rotation, where the base comprises first and second clamping members configured for clamping to a cylindrical structure of a vehicle. The holder also comprises an annular member pivotably mounted to the arcuate body so as to define a second axis of rotation, the annular member being sized for accommodating a beverage container.
Description
BEVERAGE CONTAINER HOLDER
Field of the Invention [0001] The present invention relates generally to holders for containers and in particular, to a beverage container holder.
Background of the Invention [0002] Vehicles are typically equipped with one or more beverage container holders that are fixedly-mounted to the vehicle. However, such fixedly-mounted holders are subject to acceleration and deceleration forces that arise while the vehicle is travelling, and which can cause contents of a beverage container supported therein to spill. Additionally, any tilting of the vehicle relative to horizontal during travel can also cause the contents of the beverage container to spill.
[0003J Spills due to acceleration, deceleration and/or tilting of the vehicle may be reduced or eliminated by providing a pivoting holder for the beverage container.
Pivoting holders for vehicles have been previously described. For example, U.S.
Patent No. 2,520,412 discloses a swinging cooker for a ship comprising a gimbal plate and stove that remain generally horizontal when the ship pitches and rolls.
[0004] U.S. Patent No. 3,842,981 to Lambert discloses an apparatus for removably holding a liquid beverage container in a vibratory environment of a type created by a moving vehicle, such as an automobile, an airplane, or the like.
The apparatus includes a housing having a base wall and a partially enclosing side wall forming an interior chamber. Mounted on the enclosing side wall in the interior chamber is a bracket which removably receives a gimbal structure. Mounted on the gimbal structure is a retaining member which has an encircling side wall sized to removably retain the beverage container. The housing is provided with a trough at its lower end in order to receive and collect any liquid spillage. The gimbal structure permits the beverage container to automatically shift its position relative to the housing to maintain a relatively vertical position and thereby compensate for any shifting of the attitude of the vehicle, and to compensate for vibratory movement imposed on or created by the vehicle.
[0005] U.S. Patent No. 4,248,397 to Casper discloses a device for holding a cup and maintaining liquid in the cup while travelling in a vehicle. A cup holding device is carried by a support member in such a manner so as to permit rotation of the cup holding device on a first axis. A stand carries the support member in such a manner so as to permit rotation thereof on a second axis generally 90 degrees of the first axis. The stand is adapted for mounting at a desired location in the vehicle. The cup is free to act under its own inertia to maintain the liquid therein.
[0006] U.S. Patent No. 4,819,843 to Nakayama discloses a drink container holder comprising three members: a mounting base having a mounting device for mounting within a vehicle such as an automobile, a holding framework for holding a cup, and an intermediate pivotable framework interposed between the mounting base and the holding framework. The three members are pivotably connected to one another through means of pivotable shaft bearing portions. The mounting device comprises a substantially inverted U-shaped bracket, and the mounting base has dependent bearing portions integrally suspended therefrom. A substantially U-shaped bail member is provided upon the holding framework, and the mounting base, the holding framework, and the intermediate framework are pivotable with respect to each other about two axes orthogonally arranged with respect to each other such that the three members define in effect gimbal rings for supporting the drink container.
[0007] Improvements are generally desired. It is therefore an object at least to provide a novel beverage container holder.
Summary of the Invention 100081 In one aspect, there is provided a beverage container holder comprising: an arcuate body pivotably mounted to a base so as to define a first axis of rotation, the base comprising first and second clamping members configured for clamping to a cylindrical structure of a vehicle; and an annular member pivotably mounted to the arcuate body so as to define a second axis of rotation, the annular member being sized for accommodating a beverage container.
Field of the Invention [0001] The present invention relates generally to holders for containers and in particular, to a beverage container holder.
Background of the Invention [0002] Vehicles are typically equipped with one or more beverage container holders that are fixedly-mounted to the vehicle. However, such fixedly-mounted holders are subject to acceleration and deceleration forces that arise while the vehicle is travelling, and which can cause contents of a beverage container supported therein to spill. Additionally, any tilting of the vehicle relative to horizontal during travel can also cause the contents of the beverage container to spill.
[0003J Spills due to acceleration, deceleration and/or tilting of the vehicle may be reduced or eliminated by providing a pivoting holder for the beverage container.
Pivoting holders for vehicles have been previously described. For example, U.S.
Patent No. 2,520,412 discloses a swinging cooker for a ship comprising a gimbal plate and stove that remain generally horizontal when the ship pitches and rolls.
[0004] U.S. Patent No. 3,842,981 to Lambert discloses an apparatus for removably holding a liquid beverage container in a vibratory environment of a type created by a moving vehicle, such as an automobile, an airplane, or the like.
The apparatus includes a housing having a base wall and a partially enclosing side wall forming an interior chamber. Mounted on the enclosing side wall in the interior chamber is a bracket which removably receives a gimbal structure. Mounted on the gimbal structure is a retaining member which has an encircling side wall sized to removably retain the beverage container. The housing is provided with a trough at its lower end in order to receive and collect any liquid spillage. The gimbal structure permits the beverage container to automatically shift its position relative to the housing to maintain a relatively vertical position and thereby compensate for any shifting of the attitude of the vehicle, and to compensate for vibratory movement imposed on or created by the vehicle.
[0005] U.S. Patent No. 4,248,397 to Casper discloses a device for holding a cup and maintaining liquid in the cup while travelling in a vehicle. A cup holding device is carried by a support member in such a manner so as to permit rotation of the cup holding device on a first axis. A stand carries the support member in such a manner so as to permit rotation thereof on a second axis generally 90 degrees of the first axis. The stand is adapted for mounting at a desired location in the vehicle. The cup is free to act under its own inertia to maintain the liquid therein.
[0006] U.S. Patent No. 4,819,843 to Nakayama discloses a drink container holder comprising three members: a mounting base having a mounting device for mounting within a vehicle such as an automobile, a holding framework for holding a cup, and an intermediate pivotable framework interposed between the mounting base and the holding framework. The three members are pivotably connected to one another through means of pivotable shaft bearing portions. The mounting device comprises a substantially inverted U-shaped bracket, and the mounting base has dependent bearing portions integrally suspended therefrom. A substantially U-shaped bail member is provided upon the holding framework, and the mounting base, the holding framework, and the intermediate framework are pivotable with respect to each other about two axes orthogonally arranged with respect to each other such that the three members define in effect gimbal rings for supporting the drink container.
[0007] Improvements are generally desired. It is therefore an object at least to provide a novel beverage container holder.
Summary of the Invention 100081 In one aspect, there is provided a beverage container holder comprising: an arcuate body pivotably mounted to a base so as to define a first axis of rotation, the base comprising first and second clamping members configured for clamping to a cylindrical structure of a vehicle; and an annular member pivotably mounted to the arcuate body so as to define a second axis of rotation, the annular member being sized for accommodating a beverage container.
[0009] The base may further comprise an adjustable member to which the arcuate body is pivotably mounted, the adjustable member being configured to fasten the arcuate body to the first clamping member at an angle about a third axis of rotation.
[00010] The beverage container holder may further comprise a basket assembly configured for connecting to the annular member. The basket assembly may be configured for providing an additional support surface for the beverage container.
[00011] In another aspect, there is provided a kit for a beverage container holder comprising: an arcuate body configured to be pivotably mounted to a base so as to define a first axis of rotation; the base, said base comprising first and second clamping members configured to be removably connected to each other and being shaped for clamping to a cylindrical structure of a vehicle; and an annular member configured to be pivotably mounted to the arcuate body so as to define a second axis of rotation, the annular member being sized for accommodating a beverage container.
[00012] The base may further comprise an adjustable member to which the arcuate body is configured to be pivotably mounted, the adjustable member being configured to fasten the arcuate body to the first clamping member at an angle about a third axis of rotation.
[00013] The kit may further comprise a basket assembly configured to be connected to the annular member. The basket assembly may comprise a base and at least one support rod configured to removably connect the base to the annular member.
Brief Description of the Drawings [00014] Embodiments will now be described more fully with reference to the accompanying drawings in which:
1000151 Figure 1 is a first front perspective, partially exploded view of a beverage container holder;
1000161 Figure 2 is a second front perspective, partially exploded view of the beverage container holder of Figure 1;
[00010] The beverage container holder may further comprise a basket assembly configured for connecting to the annular member. The basket assembly may be configured for providing an additional support surface for the beverage container.
[00011] In another aspect, there is provided a kit for a beverage container holder comprising: an arcuate body configured to be pivotably mounted to a base so as to define a first axis of rotation; the base, said base comprising first and second clamping members configured to be removably connected to each other and being shaped for clamping to a cylindrical structure of a vehicle; and an annular member configured to be pivotably mounted to the arcuate body so as to define a second axis of rotation, the annular member being sized for accommodating a beverage container.
[00012] The base may further comprise an adjustable member to which the arcuate body is configured to be pivotably mounted, the adjustable member being configured to fasten the arcuate body to the first clamping member at an angle about a third axis of rotation.
[00013] The kit may further comprise a basket assembly configured to be connected to the annular member. The basket assembly may comprise a base and at least one support rod configured to removably connect the base to the annular member.
Brief Description of the Drawings [00014] Embodiments will now be described more fully with reference to the accompanying drawings in which:
1000151 Figure 1 is a first front perspective, partially exploded view of a beverage container holder;
1000161 Figure 2 is a second front perspective, partially exploded view of the beverage container holder of Figure 1;
[00017] Figure 3 is a first rear perspective, partially exploded view of the beverage container holder of Figure 1;
[00018] Figure 4 is a second rear perspective, partially exploded view of the beverage container holder of Figure 1;
[00019] Figure 5 is a first side elevational, partially exploded view of the beverage container holder of Figure 1;
[00020] Figure 6 is a second side elevational, partially exploded view of the beverage container holder of Figure 1;
[00021] Figure 7 is a front elevational, partially exploded view of the beverage container holder of Figure 1;
[00022] Figure 8 is a rear elevational, partially exploded view of the beverage container holder of Figure 1;
[00023] Figure 9 is a top plan view of the beverage container holder of Figure 1;
[00024] Figure 10 is a bottom plan view of the beverage container holder of Figure 1;
[00025] Figure 11 is a front perspective view of another embodiment of a beverage container holder;
[00026] Figure 12 is a rear perspective view of the beverage container holder of Figure 11;
[00027] Figure 13 is a first side elevational view of the beverage container holder of Figure 11;
[00028] Figure 14 is a second side elevational view of the beverage container holder of Figure 11;
[00029] Figure 15 is a front elevational view of the beverage container holder of Figure 11;
1000301 Figure 16 is a rear elevational view of the beverage container holder of Figure 11;
[00031] Figure 17 is a top plan view of the beverage container holder of Figure 11;
[00018] Figure 4 is a second rear perspective, partially exploded view of the beverage container holder of Figure 1;
[00019] Figure 5 is a first side elevational, partially exploded view of the beverage container holder of Figure 1;
[00020] Figure 6 is a second side elevational, partially exploded view of the beverage container holder of Figure 1;
[00021] Figure 7 is a front elevational, partially exploded view of the beverage container holder of Figure 1;
[00022] Figure 8 is a rear elevational, partially exploded view of the beverage container holder of Figure 1;
[00023] Figure 9 is a top plan view of the beverage container holder of Figure 1;
[00024] Figure 10 is a bottom plan view of the beverage container holder of Figure 1;
[00025] Figure 11 is a front perspective view of another embodiment of a beverage container holder;
[00026] Figure 12 is a rear perspective view of the beverage container holder of Figure 11;
[00027] Figure 13 is a first side elevational view of the beverage container holder of Figure 11;
[00028] Figure 14 is a second side elevational view of the beverage container holder of Figure 11;
[00029] Figure 15 is a front elevational view of the beverage container holder of Figure 11;
1000301 Figure 16 is a rear elevational view of the beverage container holder of Figure 11;
[00031] Figure 17 is a top plan view of the beverage container holder of Figure 11;
1000321 Figure 18 is a bottom plan view of the beverage container holder of Figure 11;
[00033] Figure 19 is a rear perspective view of the beverage container holder of Figure 11, oriented in a first position and accommodating a beverage container; and [00034] Figure 20 is a rear perspective view of the beverage container holder of Figure 11, oriented in a second position and accommodating a beverage container.
Detailed Description of the Embodiments [00035] Turning now to Figures 1 to 10, a beverage container holder is shown and is generally indicated by reference numeral 30. Holder 30 comprises an arcuate body 32 that is pivotably mounted to a base 34 so as to define a first axis of rotation.
Holder 30 further comprises an annular member 36 that is pivotably mounted to the arcuate body 32 so as to define a second axis of rotation. The annular member is generally sized to accommodate a beverage container (not shown), such as for example, a disposable cup, a soda can, a glass, and the like.
1000361 In this embodiment, the base 34 comprises a first clamping member and a second clamping member 44 that are configured to be removably connected to each other by one or more fasteners. In the embodiment shown, the fasteners are screws 46, however it will be understood that other suitable fasteners may alternatively be used. The members 42 and 44 are shaped such that they define a generally circular aperture when connected together by the fasteners. The aperture is sized so as to be generally commensurate with the diameter of a cylindrical structure of a vehicle, such as for example a handlebar of a motorcycle, a bicycle, a watercraft, a snowmobile, and the like, or a pole affixed to or forming part of a vehicle, such as for example a boat, or any other suitable cylindrical structure of any vehicle.
1000371 In this embodiment, the holder 30 further comprises a basket assembly 50 comprising a generally planar base 52. The base 52 comprises two (2) apertures 56, with each aperture 56 being sized to receive a respective support rod 58.
Each support rod 58 has a head 60 having a larger diameter than the aperture 56, and a threaded end 62 that is configured to matingly engage a threaded bore (not shown) on an underside of the annular member 36. As will be understood, when the basket assembly 50 is connected to the annular member 36, the base 52 of the basket assembly 50 provides an additional support surface for the beverage container.
[00038] During use, the assembled holder 30 is clamped to a suitable cylindrical structure (not shown) of a vehicle (not shown) by connecting the members 42 and 44 together around the cylindrical structure. Once clamped to the cylindrical structure, the holder 30 is ready to receive and support a beverage container (not shown), such that the beverage container is supported by the annular member 36 and by the base 52 of the basket assembly 50. As will be understood, during motion of the vehicle, the contents of the beverage container will generally tend not to spill, due to the ability of the arcuate body 32 and the annular member 36 to pivot freely about the first and second axes of rotation, respectively, so as to keep the contents of the beverage container generally level with respect to gravity.
1000391 Although in the embodiment described above, the holder comprises the basket assembly, in other embodiments, the holder may alternatively not comprise a basket assembly.
1000401 Figures 11 to 20 show another embodiment of a beverage container holder, which is generally indicated by reference numeral 130. Holder 130 comprises an arcuate body 132 that is pivotably mounted to a base 134 so as to define a first axis of rotation. Holder 130 further comprises an annular member 136 that is pivotably mounted to the arcuate body 132 so as to define a second axis of rotation. The annular member is sized to accommodate a beverage container, such as for example, a disposable cup, a soda can, a glass, and the like.
1000411 In this embodiment, the base 134 comprises an adjustable member to which the arcuate body 132 is mounted. The adjustable member 138 is in turn pivotably mounted to a first clamping member 142 of the base 134, so as to define a third axis of rotation. The adjustable member 138 comprises a fastening screw 140, which may be used to fasten the arcuate body 132 to the first clamping member 142 at a desired angle. The base 134 further comprises a second clamping member 144, which is configured to be removably connected to the first clamping member 142 by one or more fasteners. In this embodiment, the fasteners are screws 146, however it will be understood that other suitable fasteners may alternatively be used.
The members 142 and 144 are shaped such that they define a generally circular aperture 148 when connected together by the fasteners. The aperture 148 is sized so as to be generally commensurate with the diameter of a cylindrical structure of a vehicle, such as for example a handlebar of a motorcycle, a bicycle, a watercraft, a snowmobile, and the like, or a pole affixed to or forming part of a vehicle, such as for example a boat, or any other suitable cylindrical structure of any vehicle.
[00042] The holder 130 further comprises a plurality of bushings that are positioned between the annular member 136, the arcuate body 132, the adjustable member 138 and the first clamping member 142. In particular, the holder 130 comprises two (2) bushings 162 positioned between the annular member 136 and the arcuate body 132, and a bushing 164 positioned between the arcuate body 132 and the first clamping member 142. Each bushing is fabricated of a low-friction material, and has low-friction surfaces for allowing adjacent parts to pivot freely relative to each other. In this embodiment, each bushing 162 and 164 is fabricated of polyoxymethylene (POM), sometimes referred to as DelrinTM, however it will be understood that other suitable low-friction materials may alternatively be used.
[00043] During use, the assembled holder 130 is clamped to a suitable cylindrical structure (not shown) of a vehicle (not shown) by connecting the members 142 and 144 together around the cylindrical structure. Once clamped to the cylindrical structure, the orientation of the arcuate body 132 relative to the first clamping member 142 may be adjusted using the fastening screw 140 of the adjustable member 138, so to bring the arcuate body 132 to a generally level position with respect to gravity, as necessary. The holder 130 is then ready to receive and support a beverage container C, such that the beverage container C is supported by the annular member 136. As will be understood, during motion of the vehicle, the contents of the beverage container C will generally tend not to spill, due to the ability of the arcuate body 132 and the annular member 136 to pivot freely about the first and second axes of rotation, respectively, so as to keep the contents of the beverage container generally level with respect to gravity.
[00044] As may be seen in Figure 18, the underside of the annular member comprises a pair of threaded bores 172 for allowing a basket assembly (not shown) generally similar to basket assembly 50 described above and with reference to Figures 1 to 10, to be connected to the annular member 136. As will be understood, when such a basket assembly is connected to the annular member 136, the base of the basket assembly provides an additional support surface for the beverage container accommodated therein.
[00045] The present invention also contemplates a kit of parts which, when assembled, form the holders described above.
[00046] Although embodiments have been described above with reference to the accompanying drawings, those of skill in the art will appreciate that variations and modifications may be made without departing from the scope thereof as defined by the appended claims.
[00033] Figure 19 is a rear perspective view of the beverage container holder of Figure 11, oriented in a first position and accommodating a beverage container; and [00034] Figure 20 is a rear perspective view of the beverage container holder of Figure 11, oriented in a second position and accommodating a beverage container.
Detailed Description of the Embodiments [00035] Turning now to Figures 1 to 10, a beverage container holder is shown and is generally indicated by reference numeral 30. Holder 30 comprises an arcuate body 32 that is pivotably mounted to a base 34 so as to define a first axis of rotation.
Holder 30 further comprises an annular member 36 that is pivotably mounted to the arcuate body 32 so as to define a second axis of rotation. The annular member is generally sized to accommodate a beverage container (not shown), such as for example, a disposable cup, a soda can, a glass, and the like.
1000361 In this embodiment, the base 34 comprises a first clamping member and a second clamping member 44 that are configured to be removably connected to each other by one or more fasteners. In the embodiment shown, the fasteners are screws 46, however it will be understood that other suitable fasteners may alternatively be used. The members 42 and 44 are shaped such that they define a generally circular aperture when connected together by the fasteners. The aperture is sized so as to be generally commensurate with the diameter of a cylindrical structure of a vehicle, such as for example a handlebar of a motorcycle, a bicycle, a watercraft, a snowmobile, and the like, or a pole affixed to or forming part of a vehicle, such as for example a boat, or any other suitable cylindrical structure of any vehicle.
1000371 In this embodiment, the holder 30 further comprises a basket assembly 50 comprising a generally planar base 52. The base 52 comprises two (2) apertures 56, with each aperture 56 being sized to receive a respective support rod 58.
Each support rod 58 has a head 60 having a larger diameter than the aperture 56, and a threaded end 62 that is configured to matingly engage a threaded bore (not shown) on an underside of the annular member 36. As will be understood, when the basket assembly 50 is connected to the annular member 36, the base 52 of the basket assembly 50 provides an additional support surface for the beverage container.
[00038] During use, the assembled holder 30 is clamped to a suitable cylindrical structure (not shown) of a vehicle (not shown) by connecting the members 42 and 44 together around the cylindrical structure. Once clamped to the cylindrical structure, the holder 30 is ready to receive and support a beverage container (not shown), such that the beverage container is supported by the annular member 36 and by the base 52 of the basket assembly 50. As will be understood, during motion of the vehicle, the contents of the beverage container will generally tend not to spill, due to the ability of the arcuate body 32 and the annular member 36 to pivot freely about the first and second axes of rotation, respectively, so as to keep the contents of the beverage container generally level with respect to gravity.
1000391 Although in the embodiment described above, the holder comprises the basket assembly, in other embodiments, the holder may alternatively not comprise a basket assembly.
1000401 Figures 11 to 20 show another embodiment of a beverage container holder, which is generally indicated by reference numeral 130. Holder 130 comprises an arcuate body 132 that is pivotably mounted to a base 134 so as to define a first axis of rotation. Holder 130 further comprises an annular member 136 that is pivotably mounted to the arcuate body 132 so as to define a second axis of rotation. The annular member is sized to accommodate a beverage container, such as for example, a disposable cup, a soda can, a glass, and the like.
1000411 In this embodiment, the base 134 comprises an adjustable member to which the arcuate body 132 is mounted. The adjustable member 138 is in turn pivotably mounted to a first clamping member 142 of the base 134, so as to define a third axis of rotation. The adjustable member 138 comprises a fastening screw 140, which may be used to fasten the arcuate body 132 to the first clamping member 142 at a desired angle. The base 134 further comprises a second clamping member 144, which is configured to be removably connected to the first clamping member 142 by one or more fasteners. In this embodiment, the fasteners are screws 146, however it will be understood that other suitable fasteners may alternatively be used.
The members 142 and 144 are shaped such that they define a generally circular aperture 148 when connected together by the fasteners. The aperture 148 is sized so as to be generally commensurate with the diameter of a cylindrical structure of a vehicle, such as for example a handlebar of a motorcycle, a bicycle, a watercraft, a snowmobile, and the like, or a pole affixed to or forming part of a vehicle, such as for example a boat, or any other suitable cylindrical structure of any vehicle.
[00042] The holder 130 further comprises a plurality of bushings that are positioned between the annular member 136, the arcuate body 132, the adjustable member 138 and the first clamping member 142. In particular, the holder 130 comprises two (2) bushings 162 positioned between the annular member 136 and the arcuate body 132, and a bushing 164 positioned between the arcuate body 132 and the first clamping member 142. Each bushing is fabricated of a low-friction material, and has low-friction surfaces for allowing adjacent parts to pivot freely relative to each other. In this embodiment, each bushing 162 and 164 is fabricated of polyoxymethylene (POM), sometimes referred to as DelrinTM, however it will be understood that other suitable low-friction materials may alternatively be used.
[00043] During use, the assembled holder 130 is clamped to a suitable cylindrical structure (not shown) of a vehicle (not shown) by connecting the members 142 and 144 together around the cylindrical structure. Once clamped to the cylindrical structure, the orientation of the arcuate body 132 relative to the first clamping member 142 may be adjusted using the fastening screw 140 of the adjustable member 138, so to bring the arcuate body 132 to a generally level position with respect to gravity, as necessary. The holder 130 is then ready to receive and support a beverage container C, such that the beverage container C is supported by the annular member 136. As will be understood, during motion of the vehicle, the contents of the beverage container C will generally tend not to spill, due to the ability of the arcuate body 132 and the annular member 136 to pivot freely about the first and second axes of rotation, respectively, so as to keep the contents of the beverage container generally level with respect to gravity.
[00044] As may be seen in Figure 18, the underside of the annular member comprises a pair of threaded bores 172 for allowing a basket assembly (not shown) generally similar to basket assembly 50 described above and with reference to Figures 1 to 10, to be connected to the annular member 136. As will be understood, when such a basket assembly is connected to the annular member 136, the base of the basket assembly provides an additional support surface for the beverage container accommodated therein.
[00045] The present invention also contemplates a kit of parts which, when assembled, form the holders described above.
[00046] Although embodiments have been described above with reference to the accompanying drawings, those of skill in the art will appreciate that variations and modifications may be made without departing from the scope thereof as defined by the appended claims.
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1. A beverage container holder comprising:
an arcuate body pivotably mounted to a base so as to define a first axis of rotation, the base comprising first and second clamping members configured for clamping to a cylindrical structure of a vehicle; and an annular member pivotably mounted to the arcuate body so as to define a second axis of rotation, the annular member being sized for accommodating a beverage container.
an arcuate body pivotably mounted to a base so as to define a first axis of rotation, the base comprising first and second clamping members configured for clamping to a cylindrical structure of a vehicle; and an annular member pivotably mounted to the arcuate body so as to define a second axis of rotation, the annular member being sized for accommodating a beverage container.
2. The beverage container holder of claim 1, wherein the base further comprises an adjustable member to which the arcuate body is pivotably mounted, the adjustable member being configured to fasten the arcuate body to the first clamping member at an angle about a third axis of rotation.
3. The beverage container holder of claim 1 or 2, further comprising a basket assembly configured for connecting to the annular member.
4. The beverage container holder of claim 3, wherein the basket assembly is configured for providing an additional support surface for the beverage container.
5. A kit for a beverage container holder comprising:
an arcuate body configured to be pivotably mounted to a base so as to define a first axis of rotation;
the base, said base comprising first and second clamping members configured to be removably connected to each other and being shaped for clamping to a cylindrical structure of a vehicle; and an annular member configured to be pivotably mounted to the arcuate body so as to define a second axis of rotation, the annular member being sized for accommodating a beverage container.
an arcuate body configured to be pivotably mounted to a base so as to define a first axis of rotation;
the base, said base comprising first and second clamping members configured to be removably connected to each other and being shaped for clamping to a cylindrical structure of a vehicle; and an annular member configured to be pivotably mounted to the arcuate body so as to define a second axis of rotation, the annular member being sized for accommodating a beverage container.
6. The kit of claim 5, wherein the base further comprises an adjustable member to which the arcuate body is configured to be pivotably mounted, the adjustable member being configured to fasten the arcuate body to the first clamping member at an angle about a third axis of rotation.
7. The kit of claim 5 or 6, further comprising a basket assembly configured to be connected to the annular member.
8. The kit of claim 7, wherein the basket assembly comprises a base and at least one support rod configured to removably connect the base to the annular member.
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