A multi-functional rotating cup holder

Abstract

The present invention relates to a multifunctional rotating cup holder. The first arc plate is rotatably installed in the base, the second arc plate is vertically movable installed in the base, and the clamping mechanism is rotatably installed on the side of the base. The first arc plate rotates and pops out in response to the downward pressure of the second arc plate to realize the cup holder function and retracts in response to an external force acting on the first arc plate to realize the storage function. The clamping mechanism pops out in response to the rotation of the first arc plate to clamp the cup body and hides behind the first arc plate in response to the retraction of the first arc plate to realize storage. According to the multifunctional rotating cup holder of the present invention, the second arc plate itself undertakes the function of the button to simplify and reduce the cost of the extra exposed button, while improving the appearance simplicity. The first arc plate rotates and pops out in response to the downward pressure of the second arc plate to realize a more convenient operation control logic. The clamping mechanism arranged on the side is directly driven by the first arc plate to pop out and realizes a hidden effect in response to the retraction of the first arc plate.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a vehicle, and more particularly to a multifunctional rotating cup holder. Background Art

[0002] Most of the existing rotating cup holders with storage functions have buttons, and thus the release of the receiving tray is controlled by the buttons to release the locking tongue at the bottom of the receiving tray, and the receiving tray is rotated around the axis until the locking tongue passes over the blocking member and is blocked. This way of switching through the exposed buttons results in an unsimple appearance and occupies more space, that is, there is a lack of a design that takes into account both a simple and beautiful appearance and diverse functions. In addition, the existing rotating cup holders usually adopt two independent control mechanisms on the left and right, which have high requirements for space. Summary of the Invention

[0003] In order to solve the problems such as the unsimple appearance in the above-mentioned prior art, the present invention provides a multifunctional rotating cup holder.

[0004] The multifunctional rotating cup holder according to the present invention includes a base, a first arc plate, a second arc plate and a clamping mechanism. The first arc plate is rotatably installed in the base, the second arc plate is liftably installed in the base, the clamping mechanism is rotatably installed on the side of the base. The first arc plate rotates and pops out in response to the downward pressure of the second arc plate to realize the cup holder function and retracts in response to the external force acting on the first arc plate to realize the storage function. The clamping mechanism pops out in response to the rotation of the first arc plate to clamp the cup body and hides behind the first arc plate in response to the retraction of the first arc plate to realize the storage.

[0005] It should be understood that the first and second arc plates here are only used to distinguish the two arc plates, and do not specifically refer to the left arc plate or the right arc plate, and either one can be selected.

[0006] Preferably, the multifunctional rotating cup holder further includes a locking mechanism liftably installed in the base. The first and second arc plates are locked in the initial state by the locking mechanism, and the downward pressure of the second arc plate directly acts on the locking mechanism to release the first arc plate.

[0007] Preferably, the locking mechanism includes a release pressing block, a first locking tongue and a second locking tongue. Among them, both sides of the release pressing plate extend towards the first and second arc plates respectively to be driven by the first or second arc plate. The first locking tongue and the second locking tongue extend towards the first and second arc plates respectively below the release pressing block. Wedge-shaped blocks with guiding inclined surfaces extend downward from the bottoms of the first and second arc plates respectively. The wedge-shaped blocks are blocked after passing over the first or second locking tongue to lock the first or second arc plate in the initial state through the locking mechanism.

[0008] Preferably, the locking mechanism further includes a plurality of return springs, at least one return spring is provided for the release pressing plate to provide the power for resetting, at least one return spring is provided for the first locking tongue to provide the power for resetting, and at least one return spring is provided for the second locking tongue to provide the power for resetting.

[0009] Preferably, the first locking tongue and the second locking tongue are installed relative to the release pressing block so as to be independently movable.

[0010] Preferably, the first arc plate and the second arc plate are both rotatably and vertically liftably installed in the base.

[0011] Preferably, the first arc plate is installed in the base so as to be vertically liftable along the first vertical axis and rotatable around the first vertical axis, the second arc plate is installed in the base so as to be vertically liftable along the second vertical axis and rotatable around the second vertical axis, and the clamping mechanism has a claw rotatably installed on the side of the base along the third vertical axis.

[0012] Preferably, the base includes a housing and a side shell. Among them, the housing provides two accommodating cavities for accommodating the first and second arc plates, the side shell is fixedly installed inside the housing on the inner side of the accommodating cavity, and the claw is installed on the side shell through a claw torsion spring.

[0013] Preferably, the base further includes a damper that provides a damping effect for the ejection of the first or second arc plate.

[0014] Preferably, the base further includes a plurality of reed pieces that provide elastic support for the first or second arc plate.

[0015] Preferably, the base further includes an arc plate torsion spring that is installed on the housing through a pressure plate and provides power for the ejection of the first or second arc plate.

[0016] For the multifunctional rotating cup holder according to the present invention, the second arc plate itself undertakes the function of the button to simplify and reduce the cost of the additional exposed button, and at the same time improve the appearance simplicity. The first arc plate rotates and pops out in response to the downward pressing of the second arc plate to achieve a more convenient operation control logic. The clamping mechanism arranged on the side is directly driven by the first arc plate to pop out and realizes the hidden effect in response to the retraction of the first arc plate. In short, for the multifunctional rotating cup holder according to the present invention, the arc plate is used as an unlocking button, killing two birds with one stone, simplifying the mechanism and improving the reliability, with a simple appearance, practical functions, and can efficiently utilize the limited space in the vehicle. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] Figure 1 Shows a usage scenario of a multifunctional rotating cup holder according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0018] Figure 2 is Figure 1 an exploded view of the multifunctional rotating cup holder.

[0019] Figure 3 shows the function switching of the assembled Figure 2 multi-functional rotating cup holder.

[0020] Figure 4 is Figure 3 a side view of

[0021] Figure 5 is Figure 3 a top view of

[0022] Figure 6 is Figure 3 a bottom view of

[0023] Figure 7 corresponds to Figure 6 the base omitted.

[0024] Figure 8 is Figure 7 a partially enlarged view of

[0025] Figure 9 is Figure 2 a perspective view of the locking mechanism of

[0026] Figure 10 is Figure 9 a top view of

[0027] Figure 11 shows Figure 9 the installation environment of the locking mechanism of

[0028] Figure 12 shows Figure 9 the unlocking process of the locking mechanism of

[0029] Figure 13 shows Figure 9 the locking process of the locking structure of

[0030] Figure 14 is a schematic structural view of a multi-functional rotating cup holder according to another preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0031] Figure 15 is Figure 14 a partially enlarged sectional view. Detailed implementation manners

[0032] The following presents the preferred embodiments of the present invention in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and describes them in detail.

[0033] As Figure 1As shown, the multifunctional rotary cup holder according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention can realize the function switching between storage (left figure) and cup holder (right figure). In this embodiment, the multifunctional rotary cup holder is applied in a compact car, which can pursue a sense of quality while efficiently utilizing space and has no additional buttons.

[0034] As Figures 2 - 5 shown, the multifunctional rotary cup holder includes a base and two arc plates (also referred to as receiving trays) 200. Among them, the two arc plates 200 are respectively installed in the base in a liftable and rotatable manner. As Figure 4 shown, the left arc plate 200 is installed in the base in a liftable and rotatable manner along the first vertical axis L1, and the right arc plate 200 is installed in the base in a liftable and rotatable manner along the second vertical axis L2. When the user applies a downward force F1 to the right arc plate 200 along the second vertical axis L2 relative to the base, for example, by hand (see Figure 1 ), as Figure 5 shown, the left arc plate 200 rotates and pops out around the first vertical axis L1. Then, by applying a force F2 with the hand to push the left arc plate 200, the popped arc plate 200 can be retracted. Similarly, when the user applies a downward force to the left arc plate 200 relative to the base, for example, by hand, the right arc plate 200 rotates and pops out, and then by applying a force with the hand to push the right arc plate 200, the popped arc plate 200 can be retracted.

[0035] Particularly, compared with unlocking itself by pressing the bottom of the arc plate to switch to the cup holder mode, when the user operates the arc plate to unfold, the pressure applied to the arc plate hinders its own rotation, and it is easy to occur interference between the cup holder and the hand movement as well as a sense of blockage when opening. The present invention unlocks the other arc plate by pressing one arc plate to switch to the cup holder mode, fundamentally solving this problem. In addition, when unlocking itself by pressing the bottom of the arc plate to switch to the cup holder mode, interference and blockage between the cup holder and the cup body will also occur. Only when a heavy object is placed and the hand quickly detaches, the cup holder drives the cup body to unfold. If the hand does not quickly detach or the cup body is not placed at the center of the arc plate, movement interference and opening blockage will occur. The present invention unlocks the other arc plate by pressing one arc plate to switch to the cup holder mode, fundamentally solving this problem.

[0036] Since the action mechanisms of the arc plates 200 on the left and right sides are the same, only one side of the arc plate 200 will be taken as an example for specific description below.

[0037] Back to Figure 2 , the base includes a housing 100 and a side shell 101. Among them, the housing 100 provides two receiving cavities for accommodating the arc plates 200, and the side shell 101 is fixedly installed inside the housing 100 on the inner side of the receiving cavity.

[0038] Combined withFigure 2 and Figure 6 , the base further includes a damper 102, which is installed between the arc plate 200 and the housing 100 to provide a damping effect for the ejection of the arc plate 200. Specifically, the flange of the damper 102 is fixedly assembled at the groove of the housing 100 through screws, so that the gear carried by the damper 102 meshes with the gear at the bottom of the arc plate 200 (see Figure 7 ), so that the arc plate 200 unfolds slowly.

[0039] Combined with Figure 2 and Figure 6 , the base further includes three reed pieces 103, which are installed between the arc plate 200 and the housing 100 to provide elastic support for the arc plate 200. Specifically, the reed pieces 103 are evenly distributed around the vertical axes L1 and L2 to assist in supporting the bottom of the arc plate 200 to keep it swaying on a plane. It should be understood that the reed pieces 103 cooperate with the pressing operation of the arc plate 200 to provide a displacement in the Z direction.

[0040] Combined with Figure 2 and Figure 7 , the base further includes an arc plate torsion spring 104 installed on the housing 100 through a pressure plate 105, which is installed between the arc plate 200 and the housing 100 to provide power for the ejection of the arc plate 200. Specifically, the pressure plate 105 is fixedly installed at the bottom of the arc plate 200 through screws extending along the vertical axes L1 and L2, and the arc plate torsion spring 104 is clamped between the bottom of the arc plate 200 and the pressure plate 105, and its fixed end is fixed on the housing 100 (see Figure 8 ), and its free end abuts against the arc plate 200 to drive the arc plate 200 to rotate around the vertical axes L1 and L2.

[0041] As Figure 2 and Figure 6 shown, the multifunctional rotating cup holder further includes a clamping mechanism rotatably installed on the side shell 101, which includes a clamping jaw 300 installed through a clamping jaw torsion spring 301, so as to ensure the stability of the placed cup through the ejected clamping jaw 300. As Figures 3 - 5As shown, in the cup holder state in the right figure, the claw 300 pops out of the side shell 101 under the action of the claw torsion spring 301 to fix the placed cup body. As the arc plate 200 is retracted, its edge contacts the inclined surface of the claw 300 and overcomes the force of the claw torsion spring 301 to squeeze back into the inside of the side shell 101 and be blocked by the arc plate 200, as shown in the storage state in the left figure. In particular, unlike the claws in the prior art, the rotation axis L3 of the claw 300 of the present invention is arranged vertically. Through this vertical arrangement, the arc plate 200 rotating around the vertical axis can directly act on the claw 300 to push it back. The known claws usually need to be equipped with an additional set of transmission mechanisms to be retracted, such as setting a spiral surface under the rotating cup holder, so that the claw is driven and pushed to be retracted through the displacement of the spiral surface. The mechanism is complex and has many parts.

[0042] like Figure 2 and Figure 6 As shown, the multifunctional rotating cup holder further includes a locking mechanism (also referred to as a blocking member) 400 which is movably mounted in the housing 100. The arc plate 200 is locked in an initial state by the locking mechanism 400. The downward pressure of the arc plate 200 directly acts on the locking mechanism 400 to release the arc plate 200. In this embodiment, the locking mechanism 400 includes a cover plate 401 which is fixedly mounted on the housing 100.

[0043] like Figures 9 - 11 As shown, the locking mechanism 400 further includes a release pressure block 402, a first locking tongue 403 and a second locking tongue 404, wherein both sides of the release pressure plate 402 extend toward the two arc plates 200 respectively, the first locking tongue 403 and the second locking tongue 404 extend toward the two arc plates 200 respectively, and a wedge block 201 with a guide slope extends downward from the bottom of the arc plate 200, which is accommodated between the release pressure plate 402 and the locking tongues 403 and 404 to lock the arc plate 200 in an initial state through the locking mechanism 400. In addition, the locking mechanism 400 further includes four return springs 405 installed on the cover plate 401 at the bottom end, wherein two return springs 405 are equipped to the release pressure plate 402 to provide a power for return, one return spring 405 is equipped to the first locking tongue 403 to provide a power for return, and the last return spring 405 is equipped to the second locking tongue 404 to provide a power for return.

[0044] like Figure 11 As shown, the release pressure block 402 is arranged below the two arc plates 200 to push the arc plates 200 to move downward, and the first locking tongue 403 and the second locking tongue 404 are arranged below the release pressure plate 402, that is, the release pressure plate 402 is pressed (stacked) above the first locking tongue 403 and the second locking tongue 404 so that the downward movement of the release pressure plate 402 can simultaneously drive the first locking tongue 403 and the second locking tongue 404 to move downward. Specifically, the housing 100 has a guide pin 406 (seeFigure 10 ), so as to ensure that the release pressing block 402, the first locking tongue 403 and the second locking tongue 404 are maintained in this overlapping state through the guide pins.

[0045] As Figure 12 shown, in the initial state shown in the above figure, that is, when both cup holders are retracted, the first locking tongue 403 and the second locking tongue 404 are both engaged with the wedge-shaped block 201 at the bottom of the two arc plates 200, that is, in an engaged state. Press the left arc plate 200, the release pressing plate 402 moves downward, driving the first locking tongue 403 and the second locking tongue 404 to move downward together. The left arc plate 200 and the first locking tongue 403 move downward synchronously, and the engaged state remains unchanged. The second locking tongue 404 descends, but the right arc plate 200 does not descend, so the engaged state becomes a released state. The right arc plate 200 automatically and slowly unfolds under the action of the arc plate torsion spring 104 (see Figure 8 ), so as to unlock the right arc plate 200 by pressing the left arc plate 200. It should be understood that when the right arc plate 200 has been unfolded, the left arc plate 200 can also be unlocked by pressing the unfolded right arc plate 200.

[0046] As Figure 13 shown, during the pushing-back process after unlocking, the wedge-shaped block 201 with a guiding inclined surface first contacts the locking tongues 403, 404, and then presses down the locking tongues 403, 404 under the action of the inclined surface. After completely passing over the locking tongues 403, 404, the locking tongues 403, 404 bounce back under the action of the return spring 405 to complete the engagement. That is to say, the release pressing block 402 and the locking tongues 403, 404 are not integral parts, and the locking tongues 403, 404 are installed relative to the release pressing block 402 so as to be able to move up and down independently to achieve locking and return to the initial state.

[0047] As Figure 14 shown, another preferred embodiment according to the present invention is an extended configuration of the above embodiment. The left arc plate 200 is the same as that in the previous embodiment, while only the bottom of the right arc plate 200' is retained to provide a function similar to a button, that is, only a storage function is provided on the right. Correspondingly, since the right arc plate 200' no longer rotates and pops out, its corresponding damper and arc plate torsion spring can be omitted accordingly, so as to provide a low-profile version with fewer parts. It should be understood that the unlocking logic of this embodiment is the same as that of the previous embodiment, that is, the arc plate on one side is unlocked by pressing the arc plate on the other side through the locking mechanism. Since the right arc plate 200' no longer turns out to provide the cup holder function, the pressing function of the left arc plate 200 can be cancelled accordingly. As Figure 15As shown, the annular stop rib 106 on the housing 100 is heightened, so as to limit the movement amount in the z direction through the stop rib 106, making the arc plate 200 on the left side unable to be pressed down. In the previous embodiment, there is a pressing gap of, for example, 3 mm between the top edge of the stop rib 106 and the bottom surface of the arc plate 200. In this embodiment, this gap is reduced. It should be understood that the reason for not being able to be pressed down here is only that there is no need to be pressed down, rather than being unable to be pressed down. That is to say, it is also possible to set it according to the previous embodiment so that pressing the arc plate 200 on the left side causes the arc plate 200' on the right side to rotate, but it is not necessary.

[0048] In summary, the multifunctional rotating cup holder according to the present invention is particularly suitable for mini cars, saving space, having fewer parts, and making efficient use of each part. For example, regarding the arc plate as a button not only saves space and parts but also has a simple appearance.

[0049] The above is only the preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the scope of the present invention. Various changes can be made to the above embodiments of the present invention. That is, all simple, equivalent changes and modifications made according to the claims and the content of the specification of the present invention application fall within the scope of the claims of the present invention patent. What is not described in detail in the present invention is all conventional technical content.

Claims

1. A multifunctional rotating cup holder, characterized in that, The multifunctional rotary cup holder includes a base, a first arc plate, a second arc plate and a clamping mechanism. The first arc plate is rotatably installed in the base, the second arc plate is vertically movably installed in the base, and the clamping mechanism is rotatably installed on the side of the base. The first arc plate rotates and pops out in response to the downward pressure of the second arc plate to realize the cup holder function and retracts in response to an external force acting on the first arc plate to realize the storage function. The clamping mechanism pops out in response to the rotation of the first arc plate to clamp the cup body and hides behind the first arc plate in response to the retraction of the first arc plate to realize storage. The multifunctional rotary cup holder further includes a locking mechanism vertically movably installed in the base. The locking mechanism includes a release pressing plate, a first locking tongue and a second locking tongue. Among them, both sides of the release pressing plate extend towards the first and second arc plates respectively to be driven by the first or second arc plate, and the first locking tongue and the second locking tongue are below the release pressing plate.

2. The multifunctional rotary cup holder according to claim 1, characterized in that The first and second arc plates are locked in the initial state by the locking mechanism, and the downward pressure of the second arc plate directly acts on the locking mechanism to release the first arc plate.

3. The multifunctional rotary cup holder according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first locking tongue and the second locking tongue extend towards the first and second arc plates respectively. Wedge-shaped blocks with guiding inclined surfaces extend downward from the bottom parts of the first and second arc plates respectively. After the wedge-shaped blocks cross the first or second locking tongue, they are blocked to lock the first or second arc plate in the initial state through the locking mechanism.

4. The multifunctional rotary cup holder according to claim 3, characterized in that The locking mechanism further includes a number of return springs. At least one return spring is provided for the release pressing plate to provide the power for resetting, at least one return spring is provided for the first locking tongue to provide the power for resetting, and at least one return spring is provided for the second locking tongue to provide the power for resetting.

5. The multifunctional rotary cup holder according to claim 3, characterized in that, The first locking tongue and the second locking tongue are installed relative to the release pressing plate so as to be independently movable.

6. The multifunctional rotary cup holder according to claim 1, wherein Both the first arc plate and the second arc plate are rotatably and vertically movably installed in the base.

7. The multifunctional rotary cup holder according to claim 6, characterized in that, The first arc plate is vertically movably and rotatably installed in the base along a first vertical axis, the second arc plate is vertically movably and rotatably installed in the base along a second vertical axis, and the clamping mechanism has a claw rotatably installed on the side of the base along a third vertical axis.

8. The multi-functional rotating cup holder according to claim 7, wherein The base includes a housing and a side shell. Among them, the housing provides two accommodating cavities for accommodating the first and second arc plates, the side shell is fixedly installed inside the housing on the inner side of the accommodating cavity, and the claw is installed on the side shell through a claw torsion spring.

9. The multifunctional rotary cup holder according to claim 1, wherein The base further includes a damper that provides a damping effect for the pop-out of the first or second arc plate.

10. The multifunctional rotary cup holder according to claim 1, characterized in that, The base further includes a number of reed pieces that provide elastic support for the first or second arc plate.

11. The multifunctional rotary cup holder according to claim 1, characterized in that, The base further includes an arc plate torsion spring that is installed on the housing through a pressure plate and provides power for the pop-out of the first or second arc plate.

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