Apparatus for controlling liquid in a cup holder

摘要

An apparatus for controlling liquid in a cup holder (102) is provided. The apparatus includes a cup holder having a bottom (110), wherein the bottom has at least one aperture and a plurality of grooves. An electrical connector (104) is located within the at least one aperture. The apparatus also includes a removable coaster (106) configured to be placed within the cup holder and cover the electrical connector. The removable coaster has a plurality of ridges (118) extending therefrom. The plurality of ridges is configured to extend into the plurality of grooves (122) in the bottom of the cup holder. A surface (124) is positioned below the aperture. The surface has at least one weep hole (126) and at least one wall (128) between the surface and the electrical connector. Finally, the apparatus comprises a drip line in the path of liquid flow from the at least one weep hole.