Cup holder device

Abstract

The present invention relates to a cup holder device, comprising: a cup holder bracket configured to be mounted on a door panel and disposed between the door panel and a door trim; a cup holder having a first side rotationally coupled to the cup holder bracket and a second side fastened to a latch mounted on the cup holder bracket; and a first retainer and a second retainer rotationally coupled to the cup holder and configured to rotate when the cup holder is released from the latch and rotated.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] Exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to a cupholder device. Background Art

[0002] In the interior space of a vehicle, a cup holder in which various things or a cup can be placed is provided in a space between a driver's seat and a passenger seat.

[0003] In the case of a cup with a drink therein, the cup needs to be securely placed on the cup holder because the drink may spill during operation of the vehicle.

[0004] Providing a large amount of space for cup placement within the interior space of a vehicle may create space constraints and, where a separate space is provided, limit other uses.

[0005] Meanwhile, although a design for maximally securing a storage space even on a door trim is considered, the storage space is limited and insufficient due to functions of the door trim, such as a map pocket, a safety handle, and the like.

[0006] Therefore, in case of applying the cup holder to the door trim, the interior space may be reduced due to the protruding design of the cup holder.

[0007] The above-mentioned features of the background art are only intended to help understanding of the background of the present disclosure and may include features that do not constitute the relevant technical field already known to those of ordinary skill in the art. Summary of the invention

[0008] An exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure is directed to a cup holder device which is mounted on a door trim of a vehicle and in which a cup can be placed.

[0009] Exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure overcome the above disadvantages and other disadvantages not described above, and provide a cup holder device that is mounted on a door trim to place a cup and does not reduce the interior space because the cup holder device does not protrude toward the interior space when not in use.

[0010] Other features and advantages of the embodiments of the present disclosure can be understood through the following description, and other features and advantages of the embodiments of the present disclosure become apparent with reference to the embodiments of the present disclosure. In addition, it is apparent to those skilled in the art that the features and advantages of the embodiments of the present disclosure can be realized by the claimed means and combinations thereof.

[0011] In one embodiment of the present disclosure, a cup holder device includes: a cup holder bracket mounted on a door panel and arranged between the door panel and a door trim panel; and a cup holder having one side rotationally coupled to the cup holder bracket and the other side fastened to a latch mounted on the cup holder bracket; wherein, when the cup holder is released from the latch and rotated, a first retainer and a second retainer rotationally coupled to the cup holder rotate.

[0012] The cup holder further includes: a first rotation pin coupled to the cup holder bracket by penetrating one side of the cup holder; and a first spring surrounding the first rotation pin and having one end coupled to the cup holder and the other end coupled to the cup holder bracket.

[0013] The cup holder includes a decorative portion having a front surface formed side by side with a decorative piece mounted on a door trim, a first side portion bent from one side surface of the decorative portion, and a second side portion bent from the other side surface of the decorative portion.

[0014] A stopper protruding toward the cup holder is formed on the cup holder bracket, the other end of the first spring is combined with the stopper, and when the cup holder rotates, the first side portion contacts the stopper and the rotation radius of the cup holder is limited.

[0015] A first damping gear is mounted on the cup holder bracket, and a second damping gear having a first rotation pin penetrating the cup holder and meshing with the first damping gear through teeth is mounted on the cup holder.

[0016] A latch fastening portion extending and protruding toward the cup holder bracket is formed on the rear surface of the decorative portion adjacent to the second side portion and fastened to the latch.

[0017] The cup holder further includes: a first holder in an arc shape; a second rotation pin combined with the decoration part by penetrating one end of the first holder; and a second spring surrounding the second rotation pin and having one end combined with the decoration part and the other end combined with the first holder.

[0018] A through hole penetrated by the latch fastening portion is formed on one side of one end portion of the first retainer.

[0019] When the cup holder rotates about the first rotation pin as an axis, the first holder rotates about the second rotation pin as an axis.

[0020] When the first holder is rotated maximally, the first holder comes into contact with the second side portion, and a rotation radius thereof is restricted.

[0021] When the first holder is rotated maximally, a reaction force is applied to the first holder in an opposite rotational direction by the second spring.

[0022] The cup holder further includes: a second holder in an arc shape; a third rotating pin coupled to the decorative portion by penetrating one end of the second holder; and a third spring surrounding the third rotating pin and having one end coupled to the decorative portion and the other end coupled to the second holder; wherein, when the cup holder rotates around the first rotating pin as an axis, the second holder rotates around the third rotating pin as an axis.

[0023] The first retainer is disposed closer to the second side portion than the second retainer, and an arc length of the first retainer is longer than an arc length of the second retainer.

[0024] The cup holder bracket includes a cup holder seat portion supporting a bottom surface of the cup holder and a cup holder accommodation portion formed to protrude upward from one side of the cup holder seat portion in an arc shape corresponding to the first holder.

[0025] In another embodiment of the present disclosure, a cup holder device includes: a cup holder bracket, which is arranged between a door panel and a door trim; a decorative portion, having a front surface installed side by side with a decorative part installed on the door trim; a first retainer, which is arc-shaped and rotationally coupled to a rear surface of the decorative portion; and a second retainer, which is arc-shaped and rotationally coupled to the rear surface of the decorative portion; wherein one side of the decorative portion is rotationally coupled to the cup holder bracket and the other side of the decorative portion is fastened to a latch installed on the cup holder bracket; and when the decorative portion is released from the latch and rotated, the inner faces of the arcs of the first retainer and the second retainer unfold to each other.

[0026] The cup holder device further includes: a second rotating pin, which is combined with the decorative part by penetrating one end of the first holder; a second spring, which surrounds the second rotating pin and has one end combined with the decorative part and the other end combined with the first holder; a third rotating pin, which is combined with the decorative part by penetrating one end of the second holder; and a third spring, which surrounds the third rotating pin and has one end combined with the decorative part and the other end combined with the second holder.

[0027] The cup holder device includes: a first side portion bent from one side surface of the decorative portion; and a second side portion bent from the other side surface of the decorative portion; wherein, when the first holder is rotated to the maximum extent, the first holder contacts the second side portion and limits the rotation radius; and when the first holder is rotated to the maximum extent, a reaction force is applied to the first holder in the opposite rotation direction by the second spring.

[0028] The first retainer is disposed closer to the other side of the decorative portion than the second retainer, and an arc length of the first retainer is longer than an arc length of the second retainer.

[0029] The cup holder device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure coordinates with the door trim skin and molding design and thus does not affect the appearance.

[0030] Further, because the cup holder device does not protrude outside the door trim when not in use, the cup holder device does not reduce interior space.

[0031] That is, the cup holder device can be used in a manner that it protrudes to the outside of the door trim only when in use and is adjusted to match the size of the cup.

[0032] It is to be understood that both the foregoing general description and the following detailed description of the present disclosure are exemplary and explanatory and are intended to provide further explanation of the disclosure as claimed. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0033] The above and other objects, features and other advantages of the present disclosure can be more clearly understood from the following detailed description in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which:

[0034] Figure 1 A state in which the cup holder device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is mounted on a door trim is shown.

[0035] Figure 2 A cupholder arrangement according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is schematically illustrated.

[0036] Figure 3 A plan cross-sectional shape of a cupholder device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown.

[0037] Figure 4 and Figure 5 A state in which the cup holder device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is in operation is shown.

[0038] Figure 6 The cupholder device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown in a fully operational state.

[0039] Figure 7 An adjustment state of a cupholder device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0040] For a full understanding of the present disclosure, its advantages in operation and the objectives achieved by encompassing the present disclosure, reference should be made to the accompanying drawings which illustrate preferred embodiments of the present disclosure and to the contents described therein.

[0041] In describing the preferred embodiments of the present disclosure, descriptions or repetitive descriptions of known technologies that make the subject matter of the disclosure unnecessarily obscure will be reduced or omitted.

[0042] Figure 1shows a state in which the cup holder device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is mounted on a door trim, and Figure 2 A cupholder arrangement according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is schematically illustrated. Figure 3 A plan cross-sectional shape of a cupholder device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown.

[0043] In the following, reference Figures 1 to 3 , a door trim including a cup holder device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure will be described.

[0044] The cup holder device according to the embodiment of the present disclosure is mounted on the door trim 1 and wherein the cup 3 can be fitted and placed therein. Figure 1 The cup holder device is integrally designed with the decorative member 2 on the door trim 10 and can overcome space limitations in such a way that the cup holder 200 does not protrude outside the door trim 1 when not in use, but only protrudes for use when in use, such as Figure 1 as shown in .

[0045] To this end, the cup holder device includes a cup holder bracket 100 , a cup holder 200 that constitutes a part of the appearance of the decorative member 2 when not in use, and a latch 300 , and the cup holder 200 that rotates to be used as a cup holder when in use.

[0046] The cup holder bracket 100 is disposed in a space between the door trim 1 and the door panel and fixedly mounted on the door panel, and includes a cup holder seat portion 110 , a cup holder accommodating portion 120 , a cup holder fastening portion 130 , and a cup holder supporting portion 140 .

[0047] The cup holder seat 110 is configured as a flat plate having a predetermined width and length to support the bottom surface of the cup holder 200, and the cup holder accommodating portion 120 is configured to protrude upward in an arc shape from one side of the cup holder seat 110 and accommodate and support the cup holder 200 in a bent state before operation.

[0048] The cup holder fastening portion 130 is configured to be connected to one side of the cup holder accommodating portion 120 and protrude upward from the cup holder seat portion 110, and a latch 300 is installed on the cup holder fastening portion to be fastened to or released from the cup holder 200. The cup holder supporting portion 140 is configured to be connected to the other side of the cup holder accommodating portion 120 and protrude upward from the cup holder seat portion 110, and supports the operation of the cup holder 200 and limits the radius of the cup holder 200 through a stopper 141 protruding laterally.

[0049] Further, the door trim mounting portion 121 may be formed on upper and lower sides of the cup holder seating portion 110 , the cup holder fastening portion 130 , and the cup holder supporting portion 140 , and may be combined with the door trim 1 by bolts penetrating the door trim mounting portion 121 .

[0050] The cup holder 200 has one side rotatably coupled to the cup holder support 140 and the cup holder seat 110 and the other side fastened to or released from the latch 300 so that the other side rotates and protrudes outside the door trim 1, thereby enabling the cup 3 to be placed on the cup holder 200.

[0051] The cup holder 200 includes a decorative portion 210 , a first holder 220 , and a second holder 230 .

[0052] The decorative part 210 has the decorative piece 2 mounted on the door trim 1 , and the decorative piece is specifically a front portion aligned with the front surface of the leather or molding, and the decorative part 210 achieves an integrated feeling with the decorative piece 2 before operation.

[0053] Further, the first retainer 220 and the second retainer 230 are combined with the rear surface of the front portion, the upper portion 213 extends from the upper end of the front portion, and the lower portion parallel to the upper portion 213 extends from the lower end of the front portion.

[0054] A first rotating pin 311 passing through the upper portion 213 , the lower portion and the cup holder seat 110 is coupled to one side of the upper portion 213 , and a first spring 321 surrounds the first rotating pin 311 and has one end coupled to the decorative portion 210 and the other end coupled to the stopper 141 of the cup holder support 140 .

[0055] Therefore, if the cup holder 200 is released from the latch 300 , the cup holder 200 is rotated toward the inside of the vehicle by the elastic force of the first spring 321 .

[0056] The maximum possible rotation angle is 56°.

[0057] On one of the two side surfaces of the decorative portion 210, a first side portion 211 bent from the decorative portion 210 toward the cup holder seat 110 is formed, and on the other side surface thereof, a second side portion 212 bent from the decorative portion 210 toward the cup holder seat 110 is formed.

[0058] If the cup holder 200 is released from the latch 300 and rotated, the first side portion 211 comes into contact with the stopper 141 and the first side portion rotation radius is limited.

[0059] Further, the latch fastening portion 214 is formed to extend from the rear surface of the decorative portion 210 adjacent to the second side portion 212 toward the cup holder seat portion 110 and is inserted into the latch 300 to be combined with the latch 300, and if an external force is applied toward the latch 300, the latch fastening portion 214 is released from the latch 300.

[0060] Further, at the middle of the rear surface of the decoration part, the second holder support part 215 is formed as a protrusion, and thereby, the second holder 230 can be supported by the second holder support part 215 .

[0061] Next, the first retainer 220 is coupled by the second rotation pin 312 penetrating one end of the first retainer 220 and the upper and lower portions of the decoration portion 210, and the second spring 322 surrounds the second rotation pin 312 and has one end coupled to the decoration portion 210 and the other end coupled to one end of the first retainer 220. The first retainer 220 is coupled to be adjacent to the latch fastening portion 214 toward the center of the decoration portion 210 rather than toward the latch fastening portion 214.

[0062] The first retainer 220 is formed into an arc shape from one end thereof to the other end thereof in a plane, the center of the arc points to the center of the decorative portion 210 and the first side portion 211, and the first retainer 220 and the second retainer 230 facing the first retainer 220 together form a shape capable of grasping the cup 3.

[0063] Accordingly, before the cup holder 200 operates, the second spring 322 is compressed, and the first holder 220 is folded toward the decorative portion 210 and placed on the inner surface of the cup holder receiving portion 120. Figure 4 As shown in FIG. 2 , if the cup holder 200 is released from the latch 300 , the second spring 322 is restored, and the first holder 220 is rotated and spread in a direction in which the first holder 220 is away from the decorative portion 210 .

[0064] During this operation, a through hole 221 is formed on one side of one end portion to prevent the first retainer 220 from contacting the latch fastening portion 214 of the decorative portion 210 .

[0065] The second retainer 230 is coupled to a third rotating pin 313 that penetrates one end of the second retainer 230 and the upper 213 and lower portions of the decorative portion 210, and a third spring 323 surrounds the third rotating pin 313 and has one end coupled to the second retainer support portion 215 of the decorative portion 210 and the other end coupled to one end of the second retainer 230.

[0066] The second holder 230 is formed in an arc shape from one end thereof to the other end thereof in a plane, the center of the arc is directed toward the first holder 220 and faces the first holder 220 , and the second holder 230 together with the first holder 220 constitutes a shape capable of grasping the cup 3 .

[0067] Accordingly, before the cup holder 200 operates, the third spring 323 is compressed, and the second holder 230 is folded toward the decorative portion 210 to be disposed in a form surrounded by the first holder 220. Figure 4 As shown in FIG. 2 , if the cup holder 200 is released from the latch 300 , the third spring 323 is restored, and the second holder 230 is rotated and spread in a direction in which the second holder 230 is away from the decorative portion 210 .

[0068] The elastic force of the third spring 323 may be set so that the rotation angle from the state before the second holder 230 operates to the state after the second holder 230 operates becomes, for example, 59.5°.

[0069] At the same time, reference Figure 5 , the second damping gear 342 may be combined with the lower portion of the decoration portion 210 , and the first rotating pin 311 may be combined with the decoration portion 210 , and the first rotating pin 311 may be combined by penetrating the second damping gear 342 .

[0070] Further, a first damping gear 341 engaged with the second damping gear 342 through teeth may be formed on the cup holder seat 110 .

[0071] Accordingly, in Figure 4 During the opening operation shown in , the second damping gear 342 is rotated and operated by the meshed first damping gear 341, and thereby, in the process of being bounced by the force of the first spring 321, the second damping gear 342 bounces with a slow motion to improve the sensory experience.

[0072] Further, in operation, it is more preferred that the first holder 220 having a larger turning radius is longer than the second holder 230 .

[0073] By the above operation Figure 4 In the unfolded state shown in FIG, the cup 3 can be fitted and placed into the cup 3 by rotating the first holder 220 to the maximum extent. Figure 6 , and in this case, the first retainer 220 is in contact with the end of the second side portion 212 , and the second side portion 212 blocks further rotation of the first retainer 220 .

[0074] In a state where the first holder 220 operates, the maximum rotation angle may be, for example, 109°.

[0075] Furthermore, Figure 4 Compared with the state in which the first retainer 220 is unfolded by the set elastic force, if the first retainer 220 is further rotated due to the external force, such as Figure 7 As shown in FIG. 2 , a reaction force of the second spring 322 is generated on one side of the first retainer 220 .

[0076] Accordingly, by this reaction force, the first holder 220 is adjusted to match the size of the cup, and thereby the cup can be placed on the first holder 220 .

[0077] As described above, according to the cup holder device and the door trim including the cup holder device according to the embodiment of the present disclosure, because the door trim is exposed at the upper part of the appearance, it does not break the space and design constraints, and because the cup can be placed by operating the cup holder as needed, the convenience of the interior space of the vehicle can be improved.

[0078] Although the present disclosure has been described with reference to the illustrative drawings, the present disclosure is not limited to the described embodiments, and it is obvious to those skilled in the art that various changes and modifications may be made without departing from the essence and scope of the present disclosure. Accordingly, such changed and modified embodiments should belong to the claims of the present disclosure, and the scope of rights of the present disclosure should be interpreted based on the appended claims.

Claims

1. A cup holder device comprising: a cup holder bracket configured to be mounted on the door panel and disposed between the door panel and the door trim; A cup holder having a first side rotatably coupled to the cup holder bracket and a second side secured to a latch mounted on the cup holder bracket, wherein the cup holder comprises: a first rotation pin coupled to the cup holder bracket by penetrating a first side of the cup holder; a first spring surrounding the first rotation pin and having a first end coupled to the cup holder and a second end coupled to the cup holder bracket; a decorative portion having a front surface configured to be disposed side by side with a decorative member mounted on the door trim; a first side portion bent from a first side surface of the decorative portion; a second side portion bent from a second side surface of the decorative portion; a second rotation pin coupled to the decorative portion; and a second spring surrounding the second rotation pin and having a first end coupled to the decorative portion; and a first retainer and a second retainer rotationally coupled to the cup holder; wherein the first retainer is in an arc shape; wherein the second rotation pin is coupled to the decorative portion by penetrating the first end portion of the first retainer; wherein the second end of the second spring is coupled to the first retainer; and wherein the first retainer and the second retainer are configured to rotate when the cup holder is released from the latch and rotated, The first retainer is disposed closer to the second side portion than the second retainer; and The arc length of the first retainer is longer than the arc length of the second retainer, When the cup holder is rotated and expanded, the first holder rotates in the same direction as the second holder.

2. The cup holder device according to claim 1, wherein: When the cup holder rotates about the first rotation pin as an axis, the first holder is configured to rotate about the second rotation pin as an axis.

3. The cup holder device of claim 2, wherein: When the first holder is rotated maximally, the first holder is configured to be in contact with the second side portion, and a rotation radius of the first holder is limited.

4. The cup holder device of claim 2, wherein: When the first holder is rotated maximally, the second spring is configured to apply a reaction force to the first holder in an opposite rotational direction.

5. The cupholder device of claim 1, wherein: The second holder is arc-shaped, and wherein the cup holder further comprises: A third rotation pin coupled to the decorative portion by penetrating the first end portion of the second retainer; and a third spring surrounding the third rotation pin and having a first end coupled to the decorative portion and a second end coupled to the second retainer; Wherein, when the cup holder rotates around the first rotation pin as an axis, the second holder is configured to rotate around the third rotation pin as an axis.

6. The cupholder device of claim 5, wherein: The cup holder bracket comprises: a cup holder seat supporting a bottom surface of the cup holder; and A cup holder accommodating portion protrudes upward from one side of the cup holder seat portion in an arc shape corresponding to the first holder.

7. A cup holder device comprising: a cup holder bracket configured to be disposed between the door panel and the door trim; a trim portion having a front surface configured to be mounted side-by-side with a trim component mounted on the door trim, wherein a first side of the trim portion is rotationally coupled to the cup holder bracket and a second side of the trim portion is secured to a latch mounted on the cup holder bracket; a first holder having an arc shape and rotatably coupled to the rear surface of the decorative portion; and a second holder having an arc shape and rotatably coupled to the rear surface of the decorative portion; wherein when the decorative portion is released from the latch and rotated, the inner portion of the arc of the first retainer and the inner portion of the arc of the second retainer are configured to unfold facing each other, The first retainer is disposed closer to the second side of the decorative portion than the second retainer; and The arc length of the first retainer is longer than the arc length of the second retainer, When the cup holder is rotated and expanded, the first holder rotates in the same direction as the second holder.

8. The cupholder device of claim 7, further comprising: a second rotation pin coupled to the decorative portion by penetrating the first end portion of the first retainer; a second spring surrounding the second rotation pin and having a first end coupled to the decorative portion and a second end coupled to the first retainer; a third rotation pin coupled to the decorative portion by penetrating the first end portion of the second retainer; as well as A third spring surrounds the third rotation pin and has a first end coupled to the decorative portion and a second end coupled to the second retainer.

9. The cupholder device of claim 8, further comprising: a first side portion bent from a first side surface of the decorative portion; and a second side portion bent from a second side surface of the decorative portion; Wherein, when the first holder is rotated to the maximum extent, the first holder is configured to be in contact with the second side portion, and a rotation radius of the first holder is limited.

10. The cupholder device of claim 8, further comprising: a first side portion bent from a first side surface of the decorative portion; and The second side portion is bent from the second side surface of the decorative portion, wherein when the first retainer is rotated to the maximum extent, the third spring is configured to apply a reaction force to the first retainer in an opposite rotational direction.

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