The present invention provides for a cup holder assembly in which pivotal movement
of the cupholder articulating arms is elastically inhibited by an over-molded TPE
to sufficiently to facilitate infinite adjustment of the cupholder arms between
fully extended and fully retracted positions for supporting containers of various
sizes, without the need for spring or ratchet mechanism or a separate hinge for
the arm to pivot, thereby providing reduced assembly and lowering the number of
parts necessary.