Patent ID: 8696058
Filing Date: 2014-04-15
Classification: B60N

Abstract:
1. An apparatus comprising: an armrest having first and second surfaces and wherein: (1) the first surface is suitable to support at least a portion of an associated occupant's arm; and, (2) the second surface is suitable to support at least a portion of the associated occupant's torso; a cupholder supported to the armrest and having a cup receiving opening that extends to the first surface of the armrest, wherein the cupholder comprises a first relative upper wall and a second relative lower wall that is movable and substantially coaxial with respect to the first wall to change the depth of the cupholder; and, wherein the armrest is adjustable between: (1) a first position wherein: (a) the cup receiving opening is accessible to receive an associated cup; (b) the cupholder has a first depth; and (c) the first relative upper wall is closer to the first surface than the second relative lower wall; and, (2) a second position wherein: (a) the second surface is accessible to support the at least a portion of the associated occupant's torso; (b) the cup receiving opening is not accessible; and, (c) the cupholder reduces to a second depth that is less than the first depth when a compression force is applied to the second surface by the associated occupant's torso.