FORM 2
THE PATENTS ACT, 1970
(39 of 1970)
&
THE PATENTS RULES, 2003
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION
(See section 10, rule 13)
"CUP HOLDER ASSEMBLY"
MINDA CORPORATION LIMITED
of G-l, Chakan Industrial Estate, MIDC, Phase III, Nighoje, Taluka Khed,
Pune 410501, India.
The following specification particularly describes the invention and the manner in which it
is to be performed.

FIELD OF THE PRESENT INVENTION
The present invention relates to an assembly for holding a container. More particularly, the present invention relates to an improved assembly for holding container. The said assembly has an integrated mechanism with collapsible design of container holding for accommodating various sizes of containers.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Modern vehicles afford occupants many amenities to help one enjoy time spent traveling. Besides offering conveniences that aid an operator in driving, conveniences may offer a sense of comfort and luxury. Examples of these amenities are cup holders and containers arranged within the vehicle to accommodate the drinking storage needs of the occupants. Incorporation of these conveniences into the vehicle may pose a challenge to a manufacturer.
Amenities added to vehicles must adequately serve the occupant needs, while remaining aesthetically pleasing at a minimal cost to the manufacturer. Also these designs have to be accommodated in smaller size in order to provide easy packaging due to the limited area available. To meet these ends, movable cup holder and container devices have been integrated into the dashboard of vehicles using minimum amount of components. A vehicle operator may use integrated conveniences while driving, requiring brief interaction with those conveniences.
U.S. patent no. 5,680,974 discloses a convenience unit assembly including a container for ashes adapted to be integrated into a vehicle console. This design allows cup holders and a container to be concealed within the console. Multiple operator movements are required to open the separate covers of the cup holder and container. Such system requires more driver interaction time. Accident risk is likely to be increased by increased driver interaction time.
U.S. patent no. 6,361,008 Bl discloses a vehicle cup- holder assembly that is integrated into a dashboard and flips down for operator use. The assembly does not include a separate container with the cup holders. If the container is included in the flip down assembly returning a flip down cup holder to a storage position is likely to spill the contents of the container. Despite being relatively simple and well integrated into the vehicle dash, the cup holder assembly does

not integrate a separate container, requiring a separate container to be mounted elsewhere. U.S. patent publication no. US 2009/0302628 Al discloses a convenience unit assembly for a vehicle comprising of a convenience unit hingedly positioned within an interior of the vehicle including at least one cup holder and at least one storage container.
OBJECTIVES OF THE PRESENT INVENTION
The main objective of the present invention is to overcome at least of the above mentioned
problems.
Another object of the present invention is to provide an improved assembly for holding
container.
Still another object of the present invention is to provide an assembly for holding container
with collapsible design of container holding for accommodating various sizes of containers.
SUMMARY OF THE PRESENT INVENTION:
The present invention provides an assembly for holding container. The said assembly comprises a housing and a carrier assembly wherein the carrier assembly is slidably mounted in the housing. The said housing and carrier assembly having rack and pinion mechanism along with a resilient mean so as to obtain smooth and controlled sliding motion of carrier assembly in the housing. The said carrier assembly comprises a tray provided with a recess that accommodates one or more side flaps along with a foldable holder to secure sides and bottom of container. The said side flaps are spring loaded and foldable. The said foldable holder is capable to unfold while tray is sliding outward from the housing and foldable while tray is sliding inward in the housing. A push latch lock provided in the bottom of the housing which is being configured with a locking pin provided on the tray so as to achieve push fit locking and push-unlocking of carrier assembly from the housing during the closing or opening of the said assembly for holding container. The said assembly is able to contain or accommodate different size of containers in fully opened condition. The rear flap and foldable holder are connected to each other through a mechanism and spring loading which ensures automatic opening of the foldable holder and rear flap once carrier is fully retracted. The opening of mechanism is governed by a constant force or coil spring and the movement of speed is controlled by a damping gear.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF FIGURES:
Further aspects and advantages of the present invention will be readily understood from the following detailed description with reference to the accompanying figures. The figures together with a detailed description below, are incorporated in and form part of the specification, and serve to further illustrate the embodiments and explain various principles and advantages, in accordance with the present invention wherein:
Figure 1 illustrates an improved assembly for holding container in closed condition in
accordance with an aspect of the present invention.
Figure 2 illustrates an improved assembly for holding container in opened condition in
accordance with an aspect of the present invention.
Figure 3 illustrates various parts of the improved assembly for holding container in
accordance with an aspect of the present invention.
Figure 4 illustrates carrier (2) and housing (1) of the improved assembly for holding container
in accordance with an aspect of the present invention.
Figure 5 illustrates the housing and various parts assembled with the housing of improved
assembly for holding container in accordance with an aspect of the present invention.
Figure 6 illustrates the carrier assembly depicting the bottom view of the carrier assembly in
accordance with an aspect of the present invention.
Figure 7 illustrates an inner view of the assembly for holding container depicting the inner
arrangements in accordance with an aspect of the present invention.
Figure 8 illustrates push latch lock located on the housing in accordance with an aspect of
the present invention.
Figure 9 illustrates locking pin located on the tray in accordance with an aspect of the
present invention.
Figure 10 illustrates locking profiles of the push latch lock in accordance with an aspect of
the present invention.
Figure 11 illustrates working step in the locking profiles of the push latch lock in accordance
with an aspect of the present invention.
Figure 12 illustrates the arrangement of guide pin and guide way when the foldable holder is

in open condition in accordance with an aspect of the present invention.
Figure 13 illustrates the guide way provided in the housing in accordance with an aspect of
the present invention.
Figure 14 illustrates the foldable holder is in open and closed condition in accordance with an
aspect of the present invention.
Figure 15 illustrates the foldable holder and its parts in accordance with an aspect of the
present invention.
Figure 16 illustrates the tray provided with dimples in accordance with an aspect of the
present invention.
Skilled artisans will appreciate that elements in the drawings are illustrated for simplicity and have not necessarily been drawn to scale. For example, the dimensions of some of the elements in the drawings may be exaggerated relative to other elements to help to improve understanding of embodiments of the present invention.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PRESENT INVENTION:
While the invention is susceptible to various modifications and alternative forms, specific embodiment thereof has been shown by way of example in the figures and will be described in detail below. It should be understood, however that it is not intended to limit the invention to the particular forms disclosed, but on the contrary, the invention is to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternative falling within the spirit and the scope of the invention as defined by the appended claims.
Before describing in detail embodiments it may be observed that the novelty and inventive step that are in accordance with the present invention resides in improved assembly for holding container. It is to be noted that a person skilled in the art can be motivated from the present invention and modify the various constructions of assembly, which are varying from vehicle to vehicle. However, such modification should be construed within the scope and spirit of the invention. Accordingly, the drawings are showing only those specific details that are pertinent to understanding the embodiments of the present invention so as not to obscure the disclosure with details that will be readily apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art having benefit of the description herein.

The terms "comprises", "comprising", or any other variations thereof, are intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusion, such that a setup, device that comprises a list of components does not include only those components but may include other components not expressly listed or inherent to such setup or assembly. In other words, one or more elements in a system or apparatus proceeded by "comprises... a" does not, without more constraints, preclude the existence of other elements or additional elements in the system or apparatus.
Accordingly the present invention provides an unproved assembly for holding a container comprising a housing (100) and a carrier assembly (200) wherein the carrier assembly is slidably mounted in the housing, the said housing and carrier assembly having rack (108) and pinion (233) mechanism along with a resilient mean (118) so as to obtain smooth and controlled sliding motion of carrier assembly in the housing, said carrier assembly (200) comprises a tray (201) provided with a recess (213) one or more side flaps (215, 218); and a foldable holder (224); whereby the recess (213) of tray accommodates the said side flaps along with the foldable holder (224) to hold the container firmly, the said foldable holder (224) is capable to unfold while tray (201) is sliding outward from the housing (100) and foldable while tray is sliding inward in the housing; and a push latch lock (117) provided in the bottom (104) of the housing which is being configured with a locking pin (222) provided on the tray (210) so as to achieve push fit locking and push-unlocking of carrier assembly from the housing.
In one aspect of the present invention, the housing is preferably having a rectangular shape
with one face open (105) so as to receive the carrier assembly in the housing.
One more aspect of the present invention, the housing is provided with guide tracks (112) on
inner surface of longitudinal side faces (101) so as to accommodate the sliding movement of
carrier assembly.
Yet one more aspect of the present invention, the housing is provided with a central road (115)
extended in longitudinal direction of the housing.
Another aspect of the present invention, the said resilient mean (118) is mounted at a
predetermined location (111) of the housing.

Still another aspect of the present invention, the said resilient mean is preferably a constant
force spring.
Yet another aspect of the present invention, the tray comprises guide slots (223) on its outer
side surface so as to get engages with the guide tracks (112) of the housing.
Further aspect of the present invention, the tray is provided with recess (213) adjacent to its
front end.
Furthermore aspect of the present invention, the tray is provided at least one projected lock
(205) on its upper surface so as to get engages with slots (206, 207) provided in the upper face
of the housing so as to hold the tray at the open position and restricting the tray to slide
outside completely from the housing.
Another aspect of the present invention, the tray is provided with a cavity (208) at its rear end
to accommodate a sleeve (235) therein.
Still another aspect of the present invention, the sleeve encompasses the central rod and able
to slide on the central rod (115) during the movement of the carrier assembly.
Yet another aspect of the present invention, the tray is provided with a triangle locator (222) at
rear end at predetermined location acting as locking pin (222) to lock the tray (201) in the
housing with the push latch lock (117).
Further aspect of the present invention, the carrier assembly comprises preferably two side
flaps i.e. front flap (215) and rear flap (218).
Furthermore aspect of the present invention, the front flap and rear flap are in form of
curvature surface so as to hold a cylindrical shape container firmly.
Another aspect of the present invention, the front flap and rear flap are foldable and loaded
with one or more springs (234).
Still another aspect of the present invention, the said front flap (215) is capable to unfold with
application of pressure by the user while the container is being placed in the recess of the tray.
Yet another aspect of the present invention, the said rear flap (218) is operably configured
with the foldable holder (224).
Further aspect of the present invention, the said rear flap is capable to unfold while tray is
sliding outward from the housing and foldable while tray (201) is sliding inward in the
housing.

Furthermore aspect of the present invention, the tray having mounting structures (209, 214) in
front end and rear end of the recess, said mounting structures are being provided for mounting
of front flap (215) on front end and rear flap (218) along with foldable holder (224) on rear
end.
Another aspect of the present invention, the rear flap comprises a curvature surface (210) with
extended arms so as to facilitate mounting of the rear flap on the tray.
Still another aspect of the present invention, the rear flaps is being supported by a rubber
damper (237) mounted on rear mounting structure facing rear surface of the rear flap in order
to avoid collision between the tray and the rear flap.
Yet another aspect of the present invention, the foldable holder (224) comprises a resting
portion (226) for supporting the bottom of the container with extended arms (225) functions as
connecting link between the tray and the resting portion.
Further aspect of the present invention, the rear flap and foldable holder are operationally
connected so as to achieve foldable and unfoldable condition in tandem.
Furthermore aspect of the present invention, the foldable holder is operably configured with
the rear flap, tray and the housing.
Another aspect of the present invention, the foldable holder comprises a guide pin (230) either
at one arm or on both arms (225).
StiJI another aspect of the present invention, the tray comprises an arc shape slot (206) on side
surfaces to accommodate the guide pin (230) of the foldable holder.
Yet another aspect of the present invention, the housing comprises the guide ways (110)
located longitudinally on the inner side faces of the housing to guide the guide pin (230) of the
foldable holder.
Further aspect of the present invention, the guide way is preferably in form of combination of
longitudinal slot (113) and partly inclined slot (114) at one end of the face.
Furthermore aspect of the present invention, the push latch lock (117) comprises a narrow
passage (221) to allow travel of locking pin during the sliding of the tray and a locking area
(119) comprising a locking profile (220) for locking of locking pin (222) during the closing
condition of the tray in the housing.
Another aspect of the present invention, the said assembly for holding containers is having
application in vehicle, preferably in dash board of the vehicle and any household products.

The present invention provides an improved assembly for holding container. Referring to figures 1-16, which show various parts of the said assembly according to the present invention and views thereof, it can be observed that the same comprises:
Housing -100;
Side faces- 101;
Rear face-102;
Upper face- 103;
Bottom face-104;
Front opening - 105;
Slots on upper face of housing - 106,107;
Rack gear-108;
Locking recess - 109;
Location for mounting resilient mean in the housing -111;
Guide track-112;
Guide way - 110;
Longitudinal slot in guide way- 113;
Inclined slot in guide way - 114;
Central rod-115;
Central rod lock pin - 116;
Push latch lock-117;
Resilient mean (constant force spring) - 118;
Locking area/zone in push latch lock - 119;
Locking profile in push latch lock - 120;
Narrow passage in push latch lock -121;
Recess for push latch lock - 122;
Carrier assembly - 200;
Tray-201;
Upper surface of tray - 202;
Side surface of tray - 203;

Cavity for gear damper - 204;
Projected lock on upper surface of tray - 205;
Arc shape slot in tray - 206;
Holes on sides of tray to accommodate axis rods - 207;
Cavity for accommodating sleeve - 208;
Rear mounting structure - 209;
Hole for mounting of rear flap on rear mounting structure - 210;
Hole for mounting of foldable holder on rear mounting structure -211;
Location for mounting of rubber damper on rear mounting structure - 212;
Recess in tray -213;
Front mounting structure - 214;
Front flap-215;
Curvature surface of front flap - 216;
Mounting portion of front flap - 217;
Rear flap-218;
Curvature surface of rear flap - 219;
Mounting pin of rear flap - 220;
Extended portion of rear flap - 221;
Triangular locator or locking pin - 222;
Guide slots on tray - 223;
Foldable holder-224;
Arm of foldable holder - 225;
Resting portion of foldable holder - 226;
Extended curvature surface on first arm of foldable holder - 227;
Extended surface on second arm of foldable holder - 228;
Connecting portion between arms of foldable holder- 229;
Guide pin-230;
Hole in foldable holder for accommodating axis rods - 231;
Cover-232;
Pinion gear-233;
Spring - 234;

Sleeve-235; Axis rod - 236; Rubber damper - 237;
Accordingly the present invention relates to an improved assembly for holding container comprising one sliding unit or carrier assembly (200) and a housing (100). The said carrier assembly is mounted in the housing (100) as shown in the figures 1 and 2. The carrier assembly slides forth and back in the housing.
Referring to figure 3, various parts of the improved assembly for holding container are being shown separately. The said parts are being described in detail herebelow.
Referring to figures 4 and 5, the housing of improved assembly for holding container is preferably having a rectangular shape. The said housing comprising two side faces, upper face, bottom face and a rear face. The housing is provided with one open face (105) i.e. front face so as to receive the carrier assembly (200) in the housing as shown in figures 2 and 4. The side faces (101) of housing comprises guide track (112) in longitudinal direction on its inner surface as shown in figure 12. At least one side face comprises a guide way (110) on its inner surface. The said guide way (110) is in form of combination of a longitudinal slot (113) and an inclined slot (114) at at least one end of the side face (101) according to an embodiment of the present invention as shown in figure 13. The said inclined slot (114) is provided at front end of the side face. An aperture is provided in the rear face of the housing. The said aperture is located preferably at middle of the rear face (102) and preferably near the upper face. The said aperture is provided to accommodate a central road (115). The central rod (115) is preferably a cylindrical rod. The said central rod has a first end and a second end. The second end (115b) of the central rod is fixed at the rear face (102) of the housing. The second end of the central rod (115) is provided with a groove as shown in figure 5(b). The outer surface of rear face is provided with a locking recess (109) in surrounding of the said aperture. The said locking recess (109) is provided of predetermined structure so as to receive a central lock pin (116). The central lock pin has two legs (116a, 116b) spaced apart from each other. The legs of central lock pin get engage with the said locking recess (109). The space between the legs of

central lock pin firmly grips the groove of the central rod as shown in figure 7. The bottom face of housing comprises a recess (122) at predetermined location to accommodate a push latch lock (117). The housing is provided with one or more slots on the upper face. The housing comprises preferably two slots i.e. first slot (106) and second slot (107). The said slots are preferably longitudinal slots. At least one slot (107) is provided gear teeth (108) along its one longitudinal side which functions as rack gear.
Referring to figure 3, the carrier assembly comprises a tray (201), one or more side flaps and a foldable holder (224). The said tray is provided with a recess (213) of predetermined shape to accommodate a container. The said recess is located adjacent to front end of the tray. The tray comprises guide slots (223) on its outer side surface in longitudinal direction. The said guide slots (223) get engages with the guide tracks (112) of the housing so as to provided sliding motion to the carrier assembly. The tray is provided at least one projected lock (205) on its upper surface. Preferably the tray has two projected locks located at predetermined locations. The slots (106, 107) provided on the upper face of the housing accommodate the said projected locks during travel/sliding of the tray. At the end of travel of tray, the said projected locks (205) get engages with the end of slots (106) of housing so as to hold the carrier at the open position. At the same time said projected lock restricts the tray to slide outside completely from the housing.
The tray is provided with a cylindrical through cavity (208) at its rear end to accommodate a sleeve (235) therein. The sleeve (235) encompasses the central rod (115) form the first end (115a) of the central rod. This arrangement enables to slide the tray (201) on the central rod according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in figure 7 the central rod is located almost in middle of the housing. This arrangement facilitates proper guided and smooth sliding motion to the tray. The mounting of tray on central rod enhances the strength of the carrier assembly. Consequently, the front end of the tray can bear a great load such as up to 40-60 kg. The tray is provided with a pinion gear (233) mounted on its upper surface (202). Preferably, the tray is provided with a cavity (204) on its upper surface to accommodate the pinion gear. The said pinion gear (233) is mounted adjacent to rear end of the tray at predetermined location so as to meshes with rack gear (108) on the housing. This rack and

pinion arrangement between the housing and the tray facilitates a controlled and smooth sliding motion of the tray. The tray is provided with a triangle locator (222) on bottom of the rear end at predetermined location. The said triangular locator functions as a locking pin (222) to lock the tray in the housing with the push latch lock. As shown in figure 16, the tray is provided with specially designed dimples (225). The said dimples are provided on both sides of the tray i.e. upper side and bottom side. The said dimples are being provided to avoid noise during the operation of closing and opening of the assembly for holding container. The presence of dimples in tray fills the gap between the carrier and housing in closed position of holding assembly. Due to this, the noise production in assembly is reduced during driving of the vehicle if the said assembly is being installed in the vehicle. A cover (232) is provided at front end of the carrier assembly. This cover can be chosen from the vide variety of the cover. Preferably this cover provides a pleasant front look for the assembly for holding container.
The said one or more side flaps are mounted in the said recess of the tray along with the foldable holder. Preferably the carrier assembly comprises two side flaps i.e. front flap (215) .and rear flap (218). The front flap and rear flap are in form of curvature surface so as to hold a cylindrical shape container firmly. The said front flap comprises a curvature surface (216) and a mounting portion (217) as shown in figure 3. The front flap is being mounted in the recess (213) adjacent to the front end of the tray i.e. front end of recess. The front end of recess is provided with a mounting structure (214) on its inner upper surface as shown in figure 6. The said mounting structure comprises mounting walls. The mounting portion of front flap (215) is being rotatably mounted on the mounting walls. One or more springs (234) are placed between the front flap and the mounting walls or the body of tray as shown in figure 8. This spring arrangement between the tray (201) and the front flap (215) provides fold-ability to the front flap in such a manner that front flaps is capable to unfold or pivotally moves downward with the application of the pressure by the user while the container is being placed in the recess of the tray. When the said container is being removed from the said recess, the front flap is being folded automatically due to the spring force.
The said rear flap (218) is mounted in the recess at a location preferably opposite to front flap i.e. rear end of recess. The said rear flap is foldable and operably configured with the foldable

holder. The foldable holder (224) and rear flap (218) are operationally connected to each other with the help a mechanism of relative joint. The rear flap comprises a curvature surface (219) with extended arms. Each said arm is provided with a mounting pin (220) on predetermined location on its inner surface and perpendicular to the plane of arm as shown in figure 3. The outer end of each arm is provided with an extended portion (221). This extended portion is extended outwardly and located perpendicular to the plane of the arm. The said extended portion (221) engages with the foldable holder (224) so as to have operationally configuration with the foldable holder. The rear flap is mounted on a rear mounting structure (209) provided on inner surface of tray (201) adjacent to the rear end of the recess as shown in figures 3, 6 and 9. The rear flap is being rotatably mounted on the rear mounting structure with the help of the mounting pins (220). One or more torsion springs (234) are being mounted between the arms of rear flap and the rear mounting structure or body of tray. This spring arrangement between the tray and the rear flap enhances the fitment and self-driven movement. At the same time this provides fold-ability to the rear flap in combination with the arrangement between the arms of rear flap and the foldable holder as shown in figures 2 and 7.
A rubber damper (237) is provided at the rear end of the recess according to an embodiment of the present invention. The said rubber damper is mounted on the rear mounting structure (209) in such a way that the central axis of rubber damper is parallel to the longitudinal side (203) of tray. The said central axis of rubber damper is perpendicular to the curvature surface (219) of the rear flap. The rubber damper (237) is located in manner such as facing rear surface of the rear flap (218). This arrangement prevents/avoids collision between the tray (201) and the rear flap (218) while the rear flap is unfolding.
Referring to figure 15, the foldable holder (224) comprises a resting portion (226) with extended arms (225a, 225b) and a connecting portion (229) connecting the ends of the arms. The said resting portion (226) is a plane surface so as to firmly support the bottom of the container. The resting has first end and second end. The first end of the resting portion is connected with a first arm (225a) and the second end is connected with a second arm (225b). In such way the arms functions as connecting link between the resting portion (226) and the tray (201). The first arm (225a) has an inner end and an outer end. The inner end is connected

to the resting portion (226). The first arm (225a) comprises a plane outer surface and an extended curved surface (227) extended toward the second arm (225b). The said curved surface (227) is located near the outer end. The second arm (225b) has an inner end and an outer end. The inner end is connected with the resting portion (226). The second arm comprises a plane outer surface and an extended surface (228) extended toward first arm. The said extended surface (228) is preferably of V shape. This extended surface is located near the outer end of the second arm. The curved surface (227) of first arm and the extended surface (228) of the second arm are being provided to receive the extended portion (221) of the rear flap (218) so as to have operationally configuration between the rear flap (218) and the foldable holder (226). The said curved surface (227) and the extended surface (228) facilitate the movement to the said extended portions (221) of the rear flap (218). The said movement of rear flap (218) and foldable holder (224) is in tandem during the folding-unfolding of the rear flap and the foldable holder. In other words, the folding of either of them (rear flap (218) or foldable holder (224)) results in folding of the other. Similar is true or unfolding both the parts i.e. rear flap (218) and foldable holder (224).
Each arm of the foldable holder is provided with an aperture near (231) the outer end. The said aperture accommodates one end of axis rod (236) for pivotally mounting of foldable holder on the rear mounting structure. The other ends of axis rod are fixed on the sidss of the tray. The rear mounting structure (209) provided at rear end of recess at the inner surface in form of a T shape. The said mounting structure comprises a pair of holes (212) near its neck for accommodating the mounting pins of rear flap and a pair of holes (211) on side surfaces of upper portion of'T' shape to accommodate one end of axis rods.
The foldable holder is provided with a guide pin (230) either on one or on both arms. The said guide pin (230) is located on outer surface of the arm (225) near its outer end and positioned perpendicularly to the plane of the arm. As shown in figure 4, the tray is provided with an arc shape slot (206). The said slot is being provided to accommodate the travel of guide pin during folding unfolding of the foldable holder. The foldable holder and rear flap are operationally connected so as to achieve foldable and unfoldable condition in tandem. The foldable holder is mounted with the rear flap by way of arrangement between arms of rear flap and arms of

foldable holder. Simultaneously, one or more springs (234) are placed between them. In this way the said rear flap and foldable holder are capable to unfold in tandem while tray is sliding outward from the housing and foldable in tandem while tray is sliding inward in the housing.
Referring to figures 12-14, the guide way (110) of housing accommodates the travel of the guide pin during sliding of the tray. When the tray slides outward from the housing, the said guide pin travels in the longitudinal guide way (113). During this, the foldable holder and rear flap remain folded. As soon as the guide pin (230) starts to travel in the inclined slot (114) of the guide way, the foldable holder and the rear flap starts to unfold. This happens due to the gravitational force as well as the spring force of the spring mounted between the rear flap and the foldable holder. The foldable holder rotates pivotally about the axis rods (236). When the guide pin reaches at extreme end of the inclined slot (114), the foldable holder and the rear flap are completely unfolded as shown in figure 12. Similarly, when the tray slides inwardly, the travel of guide pin in inclined slot (114) causes the folding of the foldable holder and the rear flap. During the folding-unfolding operation, when the foldable holder pivotally moves. Consequently the guide pin moves/rotates in circular/arc shape movement. This arc shape or rotational movement of the guide pin is being accommodated by the arc slot (206) provided in the tray. In this way the foldable holder is operably configured with the rear flap (218), tray (201) and the housing (100).
The said carrier assembly is being assembled with the housing by way of push fit. Once the carrier assembly is fitted, the projected locks (205) provided on the tray do not allow the tray to slide outside completely from the housing. The carrier assembly is able to slide in the housing. The carrier assembly is driven through multiple sliding means such tracks designed in the housing and on the tray (guide track-guide slot), rack and pinion gear, the central rod which acts as a central locating system and the resilient mean is mounted adjacent to the front end of the housing. The said resilient mean (118) is preferably a constant force spring. The carrier travels in and out along the axis of central rod. The said constant force spring is mounted in such a way that when the carrier assembly is unlocked, the said constant force spring forces the tray to move outward from the housing.

A push latch lock (117) is being provided on the bottom face of the housing at a predetermined location as shown in figure 8 so as to achieve push fit locking and push-unlocking of carrier assembly (200) from the housing. Referring to figure 10, the said push latch lock comprises a narrow passage (121) and a locking area (119). The said narrow passage allows the travel of locking pin during the sliding of the tray. The locking area (119) comprises a locking profile (120) for locking of locking pin (222) during the closing condition of the tray in the housing. The said locking profile is of predetermined shape. Preferably, the said locking profile (120) has roughly V shape. The said locking profile locks the locking pin in the portion between the legs of the V shape. Referring to figure 11, the travel of the locking pin during the closing and opening condition is being depicted. In condition A, the locking pin is traveling inward in the housing. If container holding assembly is in open condition as shown in figure 2, the user pushes the tray inward to the housing. This push continues till the tray goes almost completely inside the housing. At this situation, upon releasing the tray, the carrier assembly gets lock in the push latch lock.
As the user pushes the tray, the locking pin (222) passes through narrow passage (121) of the push latch lock up to predetermined distance, before it gets locks with the locking profile. In order to understand the locking arrangement, referring to figure 11, when the user pushes the tray inward, the locking pin travels through narrow passage and then along first leg (120a) of the V shape locking profile (depicting by A). The end of first leg (120a) of locking profile is provided in such a manner that its surface directs the locking pin in groove or the portion between the legs of the locking profile (depicting by B). In order to open the assembly for holding container, referring to figure 1, the user pushes the tray inwardly. Consequently the locking pin which is resting the groove, start to travel along the other leg (120b) of the V shape locking profile (depicting by C). The end of other leg (120b) then directs the locking pin in a predetermined direction (depicting by C) as shown in the figure 11. Consequently, the locking pin gets unlocked from the locking profile and free to travels in the locking area in predetermined direction and then through narrow passage. When the tray is unlocked, due to the resilient force of the constant force spring (118), the tray travels outward from the housing. At the same time, the rack and pinion gears controls the motion.

ADVANTAGES OF THE PRESENT INVENTION
The main advantage of the present invention is to provide an improved assembly for holding
container.
Another advantage of the present invention is to provide an assembly for holding container to
accommodate variety of containers irrespective of their shape and size.
Still another advantage of present innovation is that the design of the assembly for holding
container is intended to avoid any displeasure to customers during vehicle motion due to
rattling of parts.
Still another advantage of the present invention is to provide an assembly for holding container
having multi tracks of traveling which facilitates the assembly to bear more load.
Yet another advantage of the present invention is to provide an assembly for holding container
having better gap condition with nearby objects so as facilitates unobstructed operation and
use thereof.
Another advantage of the present invention is to provide an assembly for holding container
which is easy to operate and controlled mechanism.
Still another advantage of the present invention is to provide an assembly for holding container
which does not have noise issues during use or closing/opening of the said assembly.
Yet another advantage of the present invention is to provide an assembly for holding container
into a movable convenience unit in a vehicle dashboard allows for quick access while driving
or in any household products.
Another advantage of the present invention is to provide an assembly for holding container is
to reduced cost to manufacturers and a pleasing look to consumers.
Still another advantage of the present invention is to provide an assembly for holding container
is to provide a user-friendly container holding assembly.
Yet another advantage of the present invention is to provide an assembly for holding container
to provide a compact container holding assembly.

We claim:
1. An improved assembly (1) for holding a container comprising: a housing (100) and a carrier assembly (200)
wherein the carrier assembly is slidably mounted in the housing, the said housing and carrier assembly having rack (108) and pinion (233) mechanism along with a resilient mean (118) so as to obtain smooth and controlled sliding motion of carrier assembly in the housing, said carrier assembly (200) comprises
a tray (201) provided with a recess (213) one or more side flaps (215, 218); and a foldable holder (224);
whereby the recess (213) of tray accommodates the said side
flaps along with the foldable holder (224) to hold the container firmly,
the said foldable holder (224) is capable to unfold while tray (201) is
sliding outward from the housing (100) and foldable while tray is
sliding inward in the housing; and
a push latch lock (117) provided in the bottom (104) of the housing which is
being configured with a locking pin (222) provided on the tray (210) so as to achieve
push fit locking and push-unlocking of carrier assembly from the housing.
2. The assembly (1) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the housing is preferably having a rectangular shape with one face open (105) so as to receive the carrier assembly in the housing.
3. The assembly (1) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the housing is provided with guide tracks (112) on inner surface of longitudinal side faces (101) so as to accommodate the sliding movement of carrier assembly.
4. The assembly (1) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the housing is provided with a central road (115) extended in longitudinal direction of the housing.
5. The assembly (1) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the said resilient mean (118) is mounted at a predetermined location (111) of the housing.
6. The assembly (1) as claimed in claim 5, wherein the said resilient mean is preferably a constant force spring.
7. The assembly (1) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the tray comprises guide slots (223) on its outer side surface so as to get engages with the guide tracks (112) of the housing.
8. The assembly (1) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the tray is provided with recess (213) adjacent to its front end.
9. The assembly (1) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the tray is provided at least one projected lock (205) on its upper surface so as to get engages with slots (206, 207) provided in the upper face of the housing so as to hold the tray at the open position and restricting the tray to slide outside completely from the housing.

10. The assembly (1) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the tray is provided with a cavity (208) at its rear end to accommodate a sleeve (235) therein.
11. The assembly (1) as claimed in claims 4 and 10, wherein the sleeve encompasses the central rod and able to slide on the central rod (115) during the movement of the carrier assembly.
12. The assembly (1) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the tray is provided with a triangle locator (222) at rear end at predetermined location acting as locking pin (222) to lock the tray (201) in the housing with the push latch lock (117).
13. The assembly (1) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the carrier assembly comprises preferably two side flaps i.e. front flap (215) and rear flap (218).
14. The assembly (1) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the front flap and rear flap are in form of curvature surface so as to hold a cylindrical shape container firmly.
15. The assembly (1) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the front flap and rear flap are foldable and loaded with one or more springs (234).
16. The assembly (1) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the said front flap (215) is capable to unfold with application of pressure by the user while the container is being placed in the recess of the tray.
17. The assembly (1) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the said rear flap (218) is operably configured with the foldable holder (224).
18. The assembly (1) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the said rear flap is capable to unfold while tray is sliding outward from the housing and foldable while tray (201) is sliding inward in the housing.
19. The assembly (1) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the tray having mounting structures (209, 214) in front end and rear end of the recess, said mounting structures are being provided for mounting of front flap (215) on front end and rear flap (218) along with foldable holder (224) on rear end.
20. The assembly (1) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the rear flap comprises a curvature surface (210) with extended arms so as to facilitate mounting of the rear flap on the tray.
21. The assembly (1) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the rear flaps is being supported by a rubber damper (237) mounted on rear mounting structure facing rear surface of the rear flap in order to avoid collision between the. tray and the rear flap.
22. The assembly (1) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the foldable holder (224) comprises a resting portion (226) for supporting the bottom of the container with extended arms (225) functions as connecting link between the tray and the resting portion.
23. The assembly (1) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the rear flap and foldable holder are operationally connected so as to achieve foldable and unfoldable condition in tandem.
24. The assembly (1) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the foldable holder is operably configured with the rear flap, tray and the housing.

25. The assembly (1) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the foldable holder comprises a guide pin (230) either at one arm or on both arms (225).
26. The assembly (1) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the tray comprises an arc shape slot (206) on side surfaces to accommodate the guide pin (230) of the foldable holder.
27. The assembly (1) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the housing comprises the guide ways (110) located longitudinally on the inner side faces of the housing to guide the guide pin (230) of the foldable holder.
28. The assembly (1) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the guide way is preferably in form of combination of longitudinal slot (113) and partly inclined slot (114) at one end of the face.
29. The assembly (1) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the push latch lock (117) comprises a narrow passage (221) to allow travel of locking pin during the sliding of the tray and a locking area (119) comprising a locking profile (220) for locking of locking pin (222) during the closing condition of the tray in the housing.
30. The assembly (1) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the said assembly for holding containers is having application in vehicle, preferably in dash board of the vehicle and any household products.