Hidden cup holder structure

Abstract

The present invention belongs to the technical field of automotive components and provides a concealed cup holder structure, comprising: a housing having a concealed space therein and an opening on one side of the housing communicating with the concealed space; a cup holder assembly movably mounted along a predetermined trajectory within the concealed space of the housing, with a portion of the cup holder assembly being movable out of the concealed space through the opening of the housing; a locking assembly capable of locking and unlocking the cup holder assembly within the concealed space; and a drive assembly capable of driving the unlocked cup holder assembly out of the concealed space. The cup holder assembly in this application can be concealed within the concealed space of the housing and can be retracted and folded, thereby expanding the available space within the vehicle and enhancing the driving experience for the driver and passengers.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention belongs to the technical field of automobile parts, and particularly relates to a hidden cup holder structure. Background Art

[0002] As people's living standards improve, their demands for vehicle performance, not only in terms of power, economy, and safety, but also in terms of comfort, are becoming increasingly demanding. Cup holders, as limited in-car storage devices, facilitate the placement of cups, bottles, and other items, greatly enhancing the practicality and convenience of vehicles and providing a more comfortable and user-friendly driving experience.

[0003] Currently, most cup holder structures are fixedly installed on the central armrest box between the driver and co-driver seats of the vehicle. When the driver and passengers do not need to use the cup holder structure, the fixed cup holder structure will occupy a large available space inside the vehicle, affecting the driving experience of the driver and passengers. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of the present invention is to provide a hidden cup holder structure to solve the problem pointed out in the background art that the cup holder structure in the prior art is fixedly installed on the center armrest box between the driver and co-driver seats of the vehicle. When the driver and passengers do not need to use the cup holder structure, the fixed cup holder structure will occupy a large amount of available space inside the vehicle.

[0005] In order to achieve the above technical objectives, the technical solutions adopted by the present invention are as follows:

[0006] A hidden cup holder structure, comprising:

[0007] a housing, wherein a hidden space is provided in the housing, and an opening communicating with the hidden space is provided on one side of the housing;

[0008] a cup holder assembly, the cup holder assembly being movably mounted in the hidden space of the housing along a preset trajectory, and a portion of the cup holder assembly being movable out of the hidden space through an opening of the housing;

[0009] a locking assembly capable of locking / unlocking the cup holder assembly entering the hidden space; and

[0010] A driving assembly is configured to drive the unlocked cup holder assembly to move out of the hidden space.

[0011] It is further defined that the cup holder assembly includes a cup holder moving portion, a cup holder upper ring, and a cup holder bottom, wherein the cup holder moving portion is movably installed in the hidden space of the shell along a preset trajectory, the cup holder upper ring and the cup holder bottom are both installed on the cup holder moving portion, and the cup holder upper ring and the cup holder bottom can be moved out of the hidden space through the opening of the shell.

[0012] It is further defined that one end of the cup holder base is hinged to the cup holder moving portion, and a cup holder elastic member is installed between the cup holder base and the cup holder moving portion.

[0013] It is further defined that a cup holder rotating shaft is installed on the cup holder moving part, and one end of the cup holder base is hinged to the cup holder moving part through the cup holder rotating shaft; the cup holder elastic member is a cup holder torsion spring, one end of the cup holder torsion spring abuts against the cup holder moving part, and the other end abuts against the cup holder base.

[0014] It is further defined that a first cup holder guide rod and a second cup holder guide rod are installed on the cup holder movable portion, a first guide groove and a second guide groove are defined in the shell, the first cup holder guide rod is movably installed in the first guide groove, and the second cup holder guide rod is movably installed in the second guide groove.

[0015] It is further defined that the cup holder assemblies are provided in two groups, namely a main cup holder and a secondary cup holder, the driving assembly is used to drive the main cup holder to move, and a linkage assembly is installed between the main cup holder and the secondary cup holder.

[0016] It is further defined that the linkage assembly includes a main connecting portion and a secondary connecting portion, the main connecting portion being fixed to the cup holder movable portion of the main cup holder, the secondary connecting portion being fixed to the cup holder movable portion of the secondary cup holder, the secondary connecting portion being provided with a linkage slide groove, the main connecting portion being fixed with a linkage rod being movably mounted in the linkage slide groove; and the second guide groove being designed to have a curved structure offset to the side at a portion thereof adjacent to the opening.

[0017] It is further defined that a guide gear is rotatably mounted on the second cup holder guide rod on the cup holder moving portion of the main cup holder, a guide rack having the same track as the second guide groove is provided on the inner side wall of the second guide groove, and the guide gear and the guide rack are meshed with each other.

[0018] It is further defined that the locking assembly includes a locking plate, a locking torsion spring, a locking shaft and a locking rod, a hinge portion is provided in the shell on the side away from the opening, the locking shaft is installed in the hinge portion, the locking plate is hinged to the hinge portion through the locking shaft, the locking torsion spring is sleeved on the locking shaft, and one end of the locking torsion spring abuts against the hinge portion, and the other end abuts against the locking plate, the locking rod is installed on the side of the cup holder moving part away from the opening, the locking plate is provided with a locking groove adapted to the locking rod, the locking rod can be engaged with the locking groove to lock the cup holder assembly, and the locking rod can be disengaged from the locking groove to unlock the cup holder assembly.

[0019] It is further defined that the side of the locking plate is provided with an arc segment, the locking groove includes a locking segment, a transition segment and a release segment connected in sequence, and the inlet of the locking segment and the outlet of the release segment are respectively located at two ends of the arc segment;

[0020] When the cup holder assembly enters the hidden space of the housing, the locking rod can abut against the arcuate section of the locking plate and cause the locking plate to rotate in a first direction until the locking rod contacts the entrance of the locking section. Then, the locking rod can enter the locking section from the entrance of the locking section, thereby locking the cup holder assembly.

[0021] When the cup holder assembly continues to move away from the opening after being locked, the locking rod can enter the transition section from the locking section, and the locking plate rotates in the second direction under the elastic force of the locking torsion spring until the locking rod enters the release section from the transition section. Under the action of the driving assembly, the locking rod can leave the release section from the outlet of the release section, thereby unlocking the cup holder assembly.

[0022] It is further defined that the shell is hinged with a shielding cover at the opening, and an unlocking button is installed at one end of the cup holder upper ring away from the cup holder moving part. When the cup holder assembly enters the hidden space of the shell, the unlocking button and the shielding cover can jointly cover the opening of the shell.

[0023] The invention adopting the above technical solution has the following advantages:

[0024] 1. Through the technical solution of the present application, when there is no need to place items such as water bottles and cups, the cup holder assembly can be moved into the hidden space of the shell and the locking assembly can be used to lock the cup holder assembly. In this state, the cup holder assembly is hidden in the shell, which can increase the usable space and movable space inside the vehicle and enhance the driving experience of the driver and passengers. When it is necessary to place items such as water bottles and cups, the cup holder assembly can be unlocked by the locking assembly and then driven by the driving assembly to move the cup holder assembly out of the hidden space, so that items such as water bottles and cups can be placed normally on the cup holder assembly.

[0025] 2. The present application provides a rotatable cup holder base and a cup holder torsion spring. When an object is placed on the cup holder base, the weight of the object presses the cup holder base, causing the cup holder base to overcome the elastic force of the cup holder torsion spring and rotate downward, thereby better placing the object. When no object is placed on the cup holder base, the cup holder base can rotate to a position close to the cup holder upper ring under the elastic force of the cup holder torsion spring, so that the cup holder base and the cup holder upper ring are folded together, thereby reducing the space occupied by the cup holder assembly and making the housing smaller.

[0026] 3. By providing two sets of cup holder assemblies, this application can increase the number of cup holders, making it easier for drivers and passengers to place more items. In addition, by providing a linkage assembly, only one drive assembly is needed to drive the main cup holder and the auxiliary cup holder to move, making the connection between the structures tighter.

[0027] 4. By designing the portion of the second guide groove near the opening to be a curved structure offset to the side, the front ends of the two cup holders can move away from each other when the primary and secondary cup holders are moved outside the hidden space, thereby increasing the distance between the two cup holders and making it easier for the driver and passengers to place items. Furthermore, when the primary and secondary cup holders are moved into the hidden space, they can move closer together, thereby reducing the installation space required for the primary and secondary cup holders. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0028] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the present application or the technical solutions in the prior art, a brief introduction will be given below to the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of the present application. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without any creative work.

[0029] Figure 1 This is a schematic structural diagram of the cup holder structure in an embodiment of the present application;

[0030] Figure 2 This is a structural diagram of the housing in the embodiment of the present application without the upper cover plate;

[0031] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the cup holder assembly moving out of the hidden space in an embodiment of the present application;

[0032] Figure 4 This is a structural diagram of the housing without the lower cover in the embodiment of the present application;

[0033] Figure 5 This embodiment of the present application is a schematic diagram showing the cup holder moving part and the cup holder bottom mounting structure;

[0034] Figure 6 This is a structural diagram of the upper cover plate in an embodiment of the present application;

[0035] Figure 7 This is a structural diagram of the lower cover plate in the embodiment of the present application;

[0036] Figure 8 This is an enlarged schematic diagram showing the linkage components in the embodiment of the present application;

[0037] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram showing the structure of the locking plate and the locking rod in the embodiment of the present application;

[0038] Figure 10 This is a schematic structural diagram of the locking plate in an embodiment of the present application;

[0039] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the cup holder structure installed in the vehicle's central control area in an embodiment of the present application;

[0040] The main component symbols are described as follows:

[0041] 100, housing; 110, hidden space; 120, opening; 130, upper cover; 140, lower cover; 150, first guide groove; 160, second guide groove; 170, guide rack; 180, hinge; 190, shielding cover; 200, cup holder assembly; 210, cup holder moving portion; 211, first cup holder guide rod; 212, second cup holder guide rod; 220, cup holder upper ring; 221, unlock button; 230, cup holder bottom bracket; 240, cup holder shaft; 250, cup holder torsion spring; 260, guide gear Wheel; 300, locking assembly; 310, locking plate; 311, arc segment; 320, locking torsion spring; 330, locking shaft; 340, locking rod; 350, locking groove; 351, locking segment; 352, transition segment; 353, release segment; 400, driving assembly; 410, fixed shaft; 420, winding disk; 430, rewinding spring; 440, winding belt; 441, positioning part; 500, linkage assembly; 510, main connecting part; 511, linkage rod; 520, secondary connecting part; 521, linkage slide groove. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0042] The present application will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. It should be noted that similar or identical parts in the drawings or descriptions are numbered the same. Implementations not shown or described in the drawings are known to those of ordinary skill in the art. In the description of this application, the terms "first," "second," etc. are used solely to distinguish descriptions and are not to be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0043] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the present invention provides a hidden cup holder structure, which is mainly installed inside the vehicle. The cup holder structure specifically includes a housing 100, a cup holder assembly 200, a locking assembly 300 and a driving assembly 400. The housing 100 can be installed in the center console of the vehicle (such as Figure 11 As shown, a hidden space 110 is provided in the shell 100, and an opening 120 communicating with the hidden space 110 is provided on one side of the shell 100; the cup holder assembly 200 is movably installed in the hidden space 110 of the shell 100 along a preset trajectory, and a part of the structure of the cup holder assembly 200 can be moved out of the hidden space 110 through the opening 120 of the shell 100, and this part of the structure can be used to place items such as water bottles and cups; the locking assembly 300 can lock / unlock the cup holder assembly 200 in the hidden space 110. When the cup holder assembly 200 is locked, the cup holder assembly 200 is fixed relative to the shell 100. When the cup holder assembly 200 is unlocked, the cup holder assembly 200 can move relative to the shell 100; and when the cup holder assembly 200 is unlocked, the driving assembly 400 can drive the cup holder assembly 200 to move out of the hidden space 110.

[0044] By adopting the above technical solution, when there is no need to place items such as water bottles and cups, the cup holder assembly 200 can be moved into the hidden space 110 of the housing 100 and the locking assembly 300 can be used to lock the cup holder assembly 200. In this state, the cup holder assembly 200 is hidden in the housing 100, which can increase the usable space and movable space inside the vehicle and enhance the driving experience of the driver and passengers. When it is necessary to place items such as water bottles and cups, the cup holder assembly 200 can be unlocked by the locking assembly 300 and then driven by the driving assembly 400 to move the cup holder assembly 200 out of the hidden space 110, so that items such as water bottles and cups can be placed normally on the cup holder assembly 200.

[0045] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, in this embodiment, the housing 100 includes an upper cover plate 130 and a lower cover plate 140. The upper cover plate 130 and the lower cover plate 140 are fixed together by screws, buckles, or other structures. The hidden space 110 of the housing 100 is enclosed by the upper cover plate 130 and the lower cover plate 140. This design facilitates the production and installation of the structures.

[0046] like Figure 2 、 Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, in this embodiment, the cup holder assembly 200 includes a cup holder moving portion 210, a cup holder upper ring 220, and a cup holder base 230. The cup holder moving portion 210 is movably mounted within the hidden space 110 of the housing 100 along a predetermined path, while the cup holder upper ring 220 and cup holder base 230 are both mounted on the cup holder moving portion 210. When the cup holder moving portion 210 moves within the housing 100, the cup holder upper ring 220 and cup holder base 230 can be moved out of the hidden space 110 through the opening 120 of the housing 100. The cup holder base 230 is disposed below the cup holder upper ring 220 and can be used to hold the bottom of items such as water bottles and cups. These items can be placed within the inner ring of the cup holder upper ring 220. The interaction between the cup holder upper ring 220 and the cup holder base 230 facilitates the placement of items such as water bottles and cups by passengers.

[0047] like Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, in this embodiment, one end of the cup holder base 230 is hinged to the cup holder movable portion 210, and a cup holder elastic member is installed between the cup holder base 230 and the cup holder movable portion 210. This arrangement allows the cup holder base 230 and the cup holder upper ring 220 to fold together after the cup holder assembly 200 enters the hidden space 110, thereby reducing the space occupied by the cup holder assembly 200 and making the housing 100 smaller. Furthermore, the elastic force of the cup holder elastic member allows the cup holder base 230 to maintain either an upward or downward rotational tendency.

[0048] When the cup holder base 230 maintains an upward rotation tendency under the elastic force of the cup holder elastic member, when no object is placed on it, the cup holder base 230 and the cup holder upper ring 220 can be folded together regardless of whether they are inside or outside the hidden space 110. When an object is placed on the cup holder base 230, the weight of the object presses the cup holder base 230, causing the cup holder base 230 to overcome the elastic force of the cup holder elastic member and rotate downward, thereby better placing the object.

[0049] When the cup holder base 230 maintains a downward rotation tendency under the elastic force of the cup holder elastic member, when the cup holder base 230 and the cup holder upper ring 220 are located outside the hidden space 110, the cup holder base 230 automatically rotates downward under the elastic force of the cup holder elastic member, so that the cup holder base 230 and the cup holder upper ring 220 are separated from each other, thereby facilitating the placement of items; and when the cup holder base 230 and the cup holder upper ring 220 are retracted into the hidden space 110, the cup holder base 230 is squeezed by the housing 100, overcomes the elastic force of the cup holder elastic member, and rotates upward, so that the cup holder base 230 and the cup holder upper ring 220 are folded together.

[0050] like Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, in this embodiment, a cup holder rotating shaft 240 is mounted on the cup holder movable portion 210. One end of the cup holder base 230 is hingedly connected to the cup holder movable portion 210 via the cup holder rotating shaft 240. The cup holder elastic member is a cup holder torsion spring 250, one end of which abuts against the cup holder movable portion 210 and the other end against the cup holder base 230. Under the elastic force of the cup holder torsion spring 250, the cup holder base 230 can maintain an upward or downward rotation tendency. The two rotation tendencies can be achieved by simply adjusting the mounting structure of the cup holder torsion spring 250. This is a prior art technique and will not be further described here.

[0051] like Figure 2 and Figure 4 As shown, in this embodiment, a first cup holder guide rod 211 and a second cup holder guide rod 212 are installed on the cup holder moving portion 210 , and upper and lower ends of the first cup holder guide rod 211 and the second cup holder guide rod 212 can pass through the cup holder moving portion 210 .

[0052] like Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, the housing 100 is provided with a first guide groove 150 and a second guide groove 160 adapted to the first cup holder guide rod 211 and the second cup holder guide rod 212. The first cup holder guide rod 211 is movably mounted in the first guide groove 150, and the second cup holder guide rod 212 is movably mounted in the second guide groove 160. Through the mutual cooperation between the first cup holder guide rod 211 and the first guide groove 150, and the mutual cooperation between the second cup holder guide rod 212 and the second guide groove 160, the cup holder movable portion 210 can be movably mounted in the hidden space 110 of the housing 100 along a preset trajectory.

[0053] It should be noted that within the housing 100, corresponding portions of both the upper cover 130 and the lower cover 140 define first guide grooves 150. The upper end of the first cup holder guide rod 211 is mounted within the first guide groove 150 of the upper cover 130, while the lower end of the first cup holder guide rod 211 is mounted within the first guide groove 150 of the lower cover 140. Second guide grooves 160 are also defined within corresponding portions of both the upper cover 130 and the lower cover 140. The upper end of the second cup holder guide rod 212 is mounted within the second guide groove 160 of the upper cover 130, while the lower end of the second cup holder guide rod 212 is mounted within the second guide groove 160 of the lower cover 140. This design ensures more stable movement of the cup holder movable portion 210 within the housing 100.

[0054] like Figure 2 and Figure 8 As shown, in this embodiment, the cup holder assemblies 200 are arranged in two groups, one for the main cup holder and one for the auxiliary cup holder. The drive assembly 400 is primarily used to drive the movement of the main cup holder, and a linkage assembly 500 is installed between the main and auxiliary cup holders. This arrangement increases the number of cup holders, making it easier for passengers to place more items. Furthermore, with the linkage assembly 500, only one drive assembly 400 is required to drive the movement of the main and auxiliary cup holders, making the connection between the structures more secure.

[0055] like Figure 2 and Figure 8 As shown, in this embodiment, the principle of the drive assembly 400 is similar to that of a conventional tape measure. Specifically, the drive assembly 400 includes a fixed shaft 410, a winding disk 420, a rewinding spring 430, and a winding belt 440. The fixed shaft 410 is fixed to the cup holder movable portion 210 of the main cup holder, the winding disk 420 is rotatably mounted on the fixed shaft 410, and the rewinding spring 430 is mounted between the winding disk 420 and the fixed shaft 410. The winding belt 440 is wound around the winding disk 420. A positioning portion 441 is fixed to the free end of the winding belt 440. The positioning portion 441 is mounted within the housing 100 near the opening 120. With this arrangement, when the driver or passenger pushes the cup holder assembly 200 into the hidden space 110, the winding disk 420 can overcome the elastic force of the rewinding spring 430 and rotate relative to the fixed shaft 410, thereby extending the portion of the winding belt 440 not wound around the winding disk 420. When the cup holder assembly 200 is unlocked, the winding disk 420 rotates relative to the fixed shaft 410 under the elastic force of the rewinding spring 430, thereby winding the winding belt 440 onto the winding disk 420, shortening the length of the portion of the winding belt 440 not wound around the winding disk 420, thereby driving the cup holder assembly 200 to move out of the hidden space 110.

[0056] In another embodiment, the driving assembly 400 may also be a structure such as an electric push rod, and the cup holder assembly 200 may be driven to move by fixing the output shaft of the electric push rod to the cup holder assembly 200 .

[0057] like Figure 8 As shown, in this embodiment, the linkage assembly 500 includes a main connection portion 510 and a secondary connection portion 520. The main connection portion 510 is fixed to the cup holder moving portion 210 of the primary cup holder, and the secondary connection portion 520 is fixed to the cup holder moving portion 210 of the secondary cup holder. The main connection portion 510 and the secondary connection portion 520 are transmission-connected to each other. Through the mutual cooperation of the main connection portion 510 and the secondary connection portion 520, the two cup holders can move synchronously.

[0058] like Figure 6 、 Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, the secondary connecting portion 520 is provided with a waist-shaped linkage slot 521, and a linkage rod 511 is fixed to the main connecting portion 510 and movably mounted within the linkage slot 521. The portion of the second guide slot 160 near the opening 120 is designed as a curved structure offset laterally. In the figure, the two second guide slots 160, combined with the two cup holders, resemble an "eight" shape. This design allows the front ends of the two cup holders to move away from each other when they are moved outside the hidden space 110, increasing the distance between them and making it easier for passengers to place items. However, when the primary and secondary cup holders are moved back into the hidden space 110, they can move closer together, reducing the space required for their installation.

[0059] It should be noted that the trajectory of the first guide groove 150 can be designed as a straight line or a curve, and can be specifically designed according to actual conditions.

[0060] like Figure 4 and Figure 7 As shown, in this embodiment, a guide gear 260 is rotatably mounted on the second cup holder guide rod 212 of the cup holder moving portion 210 of the main cup holder. A guide rack 170 is provided on the inner sidewall of the second guide groove 160 that cooperates with the second cup holder guide rod 212. The trajectory of the guide rack 170 is the same as that of the second guide groove 160, and the guide gear 260 and the guide rack 170 are meshed with each other. By providing a gear and rack structure to coordinate the movement of the cup holder assembly 200, the movement of the cup holder assembly 200 can be made smoother.

[0061] In addition, a damping sleeve may be installed between the cup holder moving portion 210 and the second cup holder guide rod 212 . By providing the damping sleeve, the cup holder assembly 200 can move more smoothly out of the hidden space 110 .

[0062] like Figure 2 、 Figure 8 and Figure 9 As shown, in this embodiment, only one set of locking assemblies 300 is designed, and this set of locking assemblies 300 only needs to cooperate with the main cup holder. Specifically, the locking assembly 300 includes a locking plate 310, a locking torsion spring 320, a locking shaft 330 and a locking rod 340. A hinge portion 180 is provided on the side of the housing 100 away from the opening 120. The locking shaft 330 is installed in the hinge portion 180, and one end of the locking plate 310 is hinged to the hinge portion 180 through the locking shaft 330. The locking torsion spring 320 is sleeved on the locking shaft 330, and one end of the locking torsion spring 320 abuts against the hinge portion 180, and the other end abuts against the locking plate 310. Under the elastic force of the locking torsion spring 320, the locking plate 310 maintains a tendency to rotate in the second direction. The second direction is Figure 2 Specifically, the direction in the clockwise direction is counterclockwise. A locking lever 340 is mounted on the side of the cup holder movable portion 210 away from the opening 120. The locking plate 310 is provided with a locking groove 350 adapted to accommodate the locking lever 340. As the locking lever 340 moves with the cup holder movable portion 210 away from the opening 120, it can engage with the locking groove 350 to lock the cup holder assembly 200. The locking lever 340 can disengage from the locking groove 350 to unlock the cup holder assembly 200.

[0063] like Figure 10 As shown, specifically, an arcuate section 311 is provided on the side of the locking plate 310, and the locking groove 350 includes a locking section 351, a transition section 352, and a release section 353 that are sequentially connected. The locking section 351 is designed as a "U"-shaped structure, the transition section 352 is designed as a smooth arcuate structure, and the release section 353 is designed as a straight line structure. The inlet of the locking section 351 and the outlet of the release section 353 are respectively located at the two ends of the arcuate section 311. When the cup holder assembly 200 enters the hidden space 110 of the housing 100, the locking rod 340 can abut against the arcuate section 311 of the locking plate 310, causing the locking plate 310 to rotate in a first direction, which is a direction to overcome the elastic force of the torsion spring. Figure 2 When the locking rod 340 contacts the entrance of the locking section 351 , the locking rod 340 can enter the locking section 351 from the entrance of the locking section 351 , thereby locking the cup holder assembly 200 in the hidden space 110 .

[0064] When the cup holder assembly 200 continues to move away from the opening 120 after being locked, the locking rod 340 can enter the transition section 352 from the locking section 351. At this time, the locking plate 310 rotates in the second direction under the elastic force of the locking torsion spring 320. The second direction is opposite to the first direction. Figure 2When the locking rod 340 enters the release section 353 from the transition section 352, the driving assembly 400 allows the locking rod 340 to leave the release section 353 from the exit of the release section 353, thereby unlocking the cup holder assembly 200.

[0065] In summary, when the cup holder assembly 200 needs to be hidden and locked, the cup holder assembly 200 only needs to be pushed into the hiding space 110 so that the locking rod 340 is engaged with the locking groove 350 of the locking plate 310. When the cup holder assembly 200 needs to be used, the cup holder assembly 200 only needs to be pushed into the hiding space 110 again so that the locking rod 340 can be disengaged from the locking groove 350. The cup holder assembly 200 can be automatically popped out under the action of the driving assembly 400, which is convenient to operate.

[0066] like Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, in this embodiment, a shielding cover 190 is hingedly connected to the housing 100 at the opening 120. The shielding cover 190 can partially cover the opening 120. An unlocking button 221 is installed on the end of the cup holder upper ring 220 away from the cup holder movable portion 210. The driver or passenger can push the unlocking button 221 to unlock or lock the cup holder assembly 200. Furthermore, when the cup holder assembly 200 enters the hidden space 110 of the housing 100, the unlocking button 221 and the shielding cover 190 can jointly cover the opening 120 of the housing 100, thereby enhancing the appearance of the housing 100 and improving the driver and passenger experience.

[0067] The above describes in detail the concealed cup holder structure provided by the present invention. The description of the specific embodiment is intended only to facilitate understanding of the method and core concept of the present invention. It should be noted that those skilled in the art will be able to make various improvements and modifications to the present invention without departing from the principles of the present invention, and such improvements and modifications are also within the scope of protection of the claims of the present invention.

[0068] It should be noted that references in this specification to "one embodiment," "an embodiment," "an exemplary embodiment," "some embodiments," and the like indicate that the described embodiment may include a particular feature, structure, or characteristic, but not necessarily every embodiment includes that particular feature, structure, or characteristic. Furthermore, such phrases do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment. Furthermore, when a particular feature, structure, or characteristic is described in conjunction with an embodiment, it is within the knowledge of those skilled in the art to implement such feature, structure, or characteristic in conjunction with other embodiments, whether explicitly described or not.

[0069] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another entity or operation, and do not necessarily require or imply any actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Moreover, the terms "comprises," "comprising," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, so that a process, method, article, or device comprising a series of elements includes not only those elements, but also other elements not explicitly listed, or elements inherent to such process, method, article, or device. In the absence of further limitations, an element defined by the phrase "comprising a ..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or device comprising the element.

[0070] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present application, rather than to limit them. Although the present application has been described in detail with reference to the aforementioned embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that they can still modify the technical solutions described in the aforementioned embodiments, or make equivalent replacements for some or all of the technical features therein. These modifications or replacements do not deviate the essence of the corresponding technical solutions from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present application.

Claims

1. A hidden cup holder structure, characterized in that: The cup holder structure includes: A housing (100), wherein a hidden space (110) is provided in the housing (100), and an opening (120) communicating with the hidden space (110) is provided on one side of the housing (100); A cup holder assembly (200), wherein the cup holder assembly (200) is movably mounted along a preset track in a hidden space (110) of the housing (100), and a portion of the structure of the cup holder assembly (200) can be moved outside the hidden space (110) through an opening (120) of the housing (100); a locking assembly (300), the locking assembly (300) being capable of locking / unlocking the cup holder assembly (200) entering the hidden space (110); and a driving assembly (400), wherein the driving assembly (400) is capable of driving the unlocked cup holder assembly (200) to move outside the hidden space (110); The cup holder assembly (200) comprises a cup holder moving portion (210), a cup holder upper ring (220), and a cup holder bottom (230), wherein the cup holder moving portion (210) is movably mounted along a preset track in a hidden space (110) of the housing (100), the cup holder upper ring (220) and the cup holder bottom (230) are both mounted on the cup holder moving portion (210), and the cup holder upper ring (220) and the cup holder bottom (230) can be moved to the outside of the hidden space (110) through an opening (120) of the housing (100); A first cup holder guide rod (211) and a second cup holder guide rod (212) are mounted on the cup holder movable portion (210); a first guide groove (150) and a second guide groove (160) are provided in the housing (100); the first cup holder guide rod (211) is movably mounted in the first guide groove (150), and the second cup holder guide rod (212) is movably mounted in the second guide groove (160); The cup holder assemblies (200) are provided in two groups, namely a main cup holder and a secondary cup holder; the driving assembly (400) is used to drive the main cup holder to move, and a linkage assembly (500) is installed between the main cup holder and the secondary cup holder; The linkage assembly (500) comprises a main connection portion (510) and a secondary connection portion (520), wherein the main connection portion (510) is fixed to the cup holder movable portion (210) of the main cup holder, and the secondary connection portion (520) is fixed to the cup holder movable portion (210) of the secondary cup holder. A linkage slide groove (521) is provided on the secondary connection portion (520), and a linkage rod (511) is fixed to the main connection portion (510), wherein the linkage rod (511) is movably installed in the linkage slide groove (521); and a portion of the second guide groove (160) close to the opening (120) is designed to be a curved structure offset to the side.

2. The cup holder structure according to claim 1, wherein: One end of the cup holder base (230) is hinged to the cup holder movable portion (210), and a cup holder elastic member is installed between the cup holder base (230) and the cup holder movable portion (210).

3. The cup holder structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: A cup holder rotating shaft (240) is mounted on the cup holder movable portion (210), and one end of the cup holder base (230) is hinged to the cup holder movable portion (210) via the cup holder rotating shaft (240); the cup holder elastic member is a cup holder torsion spring (250), one end of the cup holder torsion spring (250) abuts against the cup holder movable portion (210), and the other end abuts against the cup holder base (230).

4. The cup holder structure according to claim 1, wherein: A guide gear (260) is rotatably mounted on the second cup holder guide rod (212) on the cup holder moving portion (210) of the main cup holder, and a guide rack (170) having the same track as the second guide groove (160) is provided on the inner side wall of the second guide groove (160), and the guide gear (260) and the guide rack (170) are meshed with each other.

5. The cup holder structure according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: The locking assembly (300) includes a locking plate (310), a locking torsion spring (320), a locking shaft (330) and a locking rod (340). A hinge portion (180) is provided on a side of the housing (100) away from the opening (120). The locking shaft (330) is installed in the hinge portion (180). The locking plate (310) is hinged to the hinge portion (180) via the locking shaft (330). The locking torsion spring (320) is sleeved on the locking shaft (330), and one side of the locking torsion spring (320) is provided. One end of the cup holder assembly (200) abuts against the hinge portion (180), and the other end abuts against the locking plate (310); the locking rod (340) is installed on a side of the cup holder moving portion (210) away from the opening (120); a locking groove (350) adapted for the locking rod (340) is provided on the locking plate (310); the locking rod (340) can be inserted into the locking groove (350) to lock the cup holder assembly (200); and the locking rod (340) can be disengaged from the locking groove (350) to unlock the cup holder assembly (200).

6. The cup holder structure according to claim 5, characterized in that: The locking plate (310) is provided with an arc section (311) on its side, and the locking groove (350) includes a locking section (351), a transition section (352) and a release section (353) that are connected in sequence, and the inlet of the locking section (351) and the outlet of the release section (353) are respectively located at the two ends of the arc section (311); When the cup holder assembly (200) enters the hidden space (110) of the housing (100), the locking rod (340) can abut against the arcuate section (311) of the locking plate (310) and cause the locking plate (310) to rotate in a first direction until the locking rod (340) contacts the entrance of the locking section (351). Then, the locking rod (340) can enter the locking section (351) from the entrance of the locking section (351), thereby locking the cup holder assembly (200); When the cup holder assembly (200) continues to move toward the side away from the opening (120) after being locked, the locking rod (340) can enter the transition section (352) from the locking section (351), and the locking plate (310) rotates in the second direction under the elastic force of the locking torsion spring (320) until the locking rod (340) enters the release section (353) from the transition section (352). Under the action of the driving assembly (400), the locking rod (340) can leave the release section (353) from the outlet of the release section (353), thereby unlocking the cup holder assembly (200).

7. The cup holder structure according to claim 6, characterized in that: The housing (100) is hingedly connected to a shielding cover (190) at the opening (120); an unlocking button (221) is installed at one end of the cup holder upper ring (220) away from the cup holder moving part (210); when the cup holder assembly (200) enters the hidden space (110) of the housing (100), the unlocking button (221) and the shielding cover (190) can jointly cover the opening (120) of the housing (100).

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