Patent ID: 6427960
Filing Date: 2002-08-06
Classification: B60N,Y10S

Abstract:
A container holding assembly comprising:a base defining a planar surface and a pivot point disposed relative thereto; a lid pivotally secured to said base at said pivot point movable between a closed position covering said base and an open position providing access to said base; a stabilizing arm connected to said lid, said stabilizing arm movable between a retracted position when said lid is in said closed position and a stabilizing position when said lid is in said open position, said stabilizing arm stabilizing a container when the container is placed on said base; a linkage pivotally connected to said stabilizing arm and to said pivot point orienting said stabilizing arm when in each of said retracted and stabilizing positions; and a bale arm pivotally secured to said linkage, said bale arm including an extension and container receiving arm, said bale arm preventing (locking) said lid in said open position when container receiving arm receives the container thereon.