Lifting cup holder device with wireless charging

Abstract

The application discloses a lifting cup holder device with wireless charging, which comprises a shell with a cavity inside, a slide rail arranged on the inner wall of the shell, a cup holder base arranged at the bottom of the shell, a cup pad arranged in the shell, a wireless charging module arranged in the cup pad, a slide block arranged on the outer circumferential wall of the cup pad and corresponding to the slide rail, so that the cup pad can slide along the slide rail in the height direction of the shell, a cup pad spring arranged between the cup holder base and the cup pad to apply a spring force to the cup pad, so that the cup pad is kept in a charging station at the upper part of the shell without external force, the cup pad can contact an electronic device in the charging station to wirelessly charge the electronic device, and a limiting assembly arranged between the shell and the cup pad to limit the position of the cup pad in the height direction when the cup pad is pressed downward in the height direction of the shell under the action of external force.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to a cup holder assembly, in particular to a multifunctional cup holder assembly. BACKGROUND

[0002] With the development of automobile technology, the quality of the vehicle cabin has become one of the important references for consumers to choose and purchase vehicles, and more humanized automotive interiors are an important direction of the development of automotive technology.

[0003] In the current listed vehicle models, the wireless charging area equipped at the central channel is mostly placed on the horizontal plane for use, which causes the space of other functional areas, such as cup holders and storage boxes, to be occupied.

[0004] And some designs that insert the mobile phone into the cup holder for wireless charging are inconvenient for users to interact with the mobile phone. In addition, the vehicle-mounted wireless charging on the market is usually set to be always on, which can easily cause the mobile phone to heat up due to frequent charging and discharging. Users cannot turn off this function, but can only stop wireless charging by taking away the mobile phone or pressing it down.

[0005] In addition, the cup holder at the central channel is used very frequently, and the depth of the cup holder in most current vehicle models is fixed, which cannot adapt to different specifications of water cups during use. For shorter water cups, it is not easy to take them out after being placed; for taller water cups, it is inconvenient for the driver to operate the center console and gear lever, and the water cup is easy to tip over when the vehicle drives on a bumpy road. SUMMARY

[0006] The purpose of the present application is to provide a lifting cup holder device with wireless charging, which can integrate a wireless charging module in the cup pad, and switch the wireless charging function and the cup holder function by lifting the cup pad, thereby effectively saving the space of the central channel while ensuring the normal use of the wireless charging function and the cup holder function, and meeting the use needs of most users.

[0007] In order to achieve the above purpose, the present application provides a lifting cup holder device with wireless charging, which comprises:

[0008] A shell having a cavity inside, a sliding rail is arranged on the inner wall of the shell;

[0009] A cup holder base is arranged at the bottom of the shell;

[0010] A cup pad is arranged in the shell, a wireless charging module is arranged in the cup pad, a sliding block is arranged on the outer circumferential wall of the cup pad, and the sliding block is arranged in the sliding rail correspondingly, so that the cup pad can slide in the height direction of the shell along the sliding rail;

[0011] A cup mat spring is arranged between the cup holder base and the cup mat to apply a spring force to the cup mat to keep the cup mat in a charging station at the upper part of the shell without external force, and the cup mat can contact the electronic device in the charging station to wirelessly charge the electronic device;

[0012] A limiting component is arranged between the shell and the cup mat to limit the position of the cup mat in the height direction when the cup mat is pressed downward along the height direction of the shell under the action of external force.

[0013] Through the above arrangement, the cup mat in the application can be in the charging station in the normal state, so that the mobile phone can be placed for wireless charging. When the cup mat is pressed down by external force, the wireless charging is stopped, and the cup is placed. When the cup is placed, the limiting component can limit the position of the cup mat in the height direction.

[0014] Further, the lifting cup holder device with wireless charging provided by the application further comprises an electronic device support frame connected with the top end of the shell.

[0015] In this embodiment, the electronic device support frame, such as a mobile phone support frame, can be used to provide further support for the mobile phone to be charged.

[0016] In some specific embodiments, the electronic device support frame can be connected with the shell by screws and fixedly connected with the central channel by buckles.

[0017] Further, in the lifting cup holder device with wireless charging provided by the application, a containing groove is arranged on the cup holder base, and the lower end of the cup mat spring is clamped in the containing groove.

[0018] Further, in the lifting cup holder device with wireless charging provided by the application, a water guide groove is arranged at the bottom of the shell.

[0019] In this embodiment, the water guide groove arranged at the bottom of the shell body can prevent the water in the cup from splashing out and affecting the wireless charging function.

[0020] Further, in the lifting cup holder device with wireless charging provided by the application, the shell comprises two shell bodies arranged separately and connected.

[0021] Further, in the lifting cup holder device with wireless charging provided by the application, a damping gear is further arranged on the cup mat, and a damping rack is further arranged on the shell, and the damping gear is engaged with the damping rack.

[0022] In this embodiment, the damping gear and the damping rack constitute a damper, which plays a damping role in the up-down sliding of the cup mat in the height direction, and can prevent the cup mat from rebounding and resetting quickly from the bottom of the shell.

[0023] Further, in the lifting cup holder device with wireless charging, the limiting assembly comprises:

[0024] A rotating shaft fixing frame is fixedly arranged on the cup pad;

[0025] A rotating shaft is rotatably arranged on the rotating shaft fixing frame, and the axial direction of the rotating shaft is consistent with the height direction of the shell;

[0026] A limiting rod is connected with the rotating shaft;

[0027] A limiting spring is connected between the limiting rod and the rotating shaft fixing frame;

[0028] A limiting block is arranged on the shell, and a limiting clamping groove is arranged below the limiting block;

[0029] When an external force is applied to the cup pad to press it to contact the limiting block, the limiting block pushes the limiting rod to rotate in the first direction around the rotating shaft, and when the external force is removed, the limiting rod falls into the limiting clamping groove under the restoring force of the limiting spring, so as to limit and fix the position of the cup pad in the height direction, and in this position, the cup pad plays the role of a cup holder.

[0030] Further, in the lifting cup holder device with wireless charging, the limiting assembly further comprises:

[0031] A reset block is arranged on the shell and below the limiting block;

[0032] When the external force is continuously applied to the cup pad to press it to contact the reset block, the reset block pushes the limiting rod to rotate in the first direction around the rotating shaft, and when the external force is removed, the cup pad is reset to the charging station under the action of the cup pad spring.

[0033] In this embodiment, since there is no limiting clamping groove below the reset block, once the external force is removed, the cup pad will directly rise and reset to the charging station.

[0034] Further, in the lifting cup holder device with wireless charging, the limiting block comprises a first limiting block and a second limiting block arranged along the height direction of the shell.

[0035] In this embodiment, the first limiting block and the second limiting block are arranged at different height positions, so as to adapt to cups of different heights.

[0036] Further, in the lifting cup holder device with wireless charging, the shell is further provided with a plurality of clamping jaw assemblies, each of which comprises:

[0037] A clamping body is rotatably connected with the shell through a hinge shaft, and a clamping part is arranged on the inner wall of the clamping body;

[0038] A spring is connected between the clamping body and the shell to apply elastic force to the clamping body;

[0039] When an external force is applied to the cup pad to press it down to contact the clamping part, the continuous pressing of the cup pad pushes the clamping body to rotate around the hinge shaft, so that the clamping part of each clamping body moves towards the axial direction of the shell to be clamped; when the external force is removed, each clamping body is reset (i.e. relatively opened) under the reset elastic force of the spring.

[0040] The lifting cup holder device with wireless charging has the following advantages:

[0041] The lifting cup holder device with wireless charging embeds a wireless charging module in the liftable cup pad, without affecting the appearance of the product and the interaction with the mobile phone, and uses simple mechanical structure and small space arrangement to ensure that the user can choose when to use the wireless charging function.

[0042] In some embodiments, the wireless charging module is designed in a circular structure to adapt to the shape of the cup pad, and the wireless charging wire harness is routed from the bottom circular hole of the cup pad to avoid interference with other parts.

[0043] The lifting cup holder device with wireless charging uses a limiting structure, so that the user can independently adjust the depth of the liftable cup pad to adapt to cups of different heights, and the operation is flexible and convenient.

[0044] In the preferred technical solution, the lifting cup holder device with wireless charging uses the meshing of the damping gear and the damping rack to buffer the rebound of the spring, so that the movement of the cup pad is more stable.

[0045] In addition, in the preferred technical solution, a non-slip pad is arranged on the surface of the cup pad, and a water guide groove is arranged at the bottom of the cup holder to prevent water in the cup from spilling out during driving and affecting the wireless charging function. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0046] Figure 1 The structure schematic diagram of the lifting cup holder device with wireless charging in one embodiment is shown schematically.

[0047] Figure 2 The structure of the shell of the lifting cup holder device with wireless charging in one embodiment is shown schematically.

[0048] Figure 3The structure of the shell and the cup pad of the wireless charging lifting cup holder device according to the application in an embodiment is schematically shown.

[0049] Figure 4 The structure of the shell of the wireless charging lifting cup holder device according to the application in an embodiment is schematically shown.

[0050] Figure 5 The structure of the cup pad of the wireless charging lifting cup holder device according to the application in an embodiment is schematically shown.

[0051] Figure 6 The state of the cup pad of the wireless charging lifting cup holder device according to the application in an embodiment is schematically shown in the cup holder position.

[0052] Figure 7 The state of the cup pad of the wireless charging lifting cup holder device according to the application in an embodiment is schematically shown at the bottom of the shell.

[0053] Figure 8 The structure of the claw assembly of the wireless charging lifting cup holder device according to the application in an embodiment is schematically shown from one perspective.

[0054] Figure 9 The structure of the claw assembly of the wireless charging lifting cup holder device according to the application in an embodiment is schematically shown from another perspective.

[0055] Figure 10 The structure of the wireless charging module of the wireless charging lifting cup holder device according to the application in an embodiment is schematically shown. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0056] The wireless charging lifting cup holder device according to the application will be further explained and described below in combination with the drawings of the specification and specific embodiments, however, the explanation and description do not constitute undue limitations on the technical solutions of the application.

[0057] Figure 1 The structure schematic diagram of the wireless charging lifting cup holder device according to the application in an embodiment is schematically shown.

[0058] As Figure 1 shown in the embodiment, the wireless charging lifting cup holder device includes a shell 1 and an electronic device support frame 6, which can be connected with the shell through a screw 62 and fixedly connected with the central passage through a buckle 61, wherein the electronic device support frame 6 can be used to provide further support for the mobile phone 63 to be charged.

[0059] Figure 2 The structure of the shell of the wireless charging lifting cup holder device according to the present application is shown schematically in one embodiment.

[0060] Figure 3 The structure of the shell and the cup pad of the wireless charging lifting cup holder device according to the present application is shown schematically in one embodiment.

[0061] Figure 4 The structure of the inside of the shell of the wireless charging lifting cup holder device according to the present application is shown schematically in one embodiment.

[0062] As shown in Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 , the shell 1 has a cavity inside, and in some embodiments, the shell comprises a first shell body 11 and a second shell body 12 which are separately arranged and connected together. The cup holder base 5 is arranged at the bottom of the shell, and the cup holder base 5 is provided with a receiving groove 51, and the cup pad spring 32 is arranged on the cup holder base through the receiving groove 51 and below the cup pad 31.

[0063] The cup pad 31 is arranged inside the shell 1, and the cup pad 31 is provided with a wireless charging module, and the cup pad 31 can slide up and down inside the shell 1.

[0064] In a natural state, the cup pad spring 32 applies an upward spring force to the cup pad 31 to keep the cup pad 31 in a charging position as shown in Figure 3 without external force. In some embodiments, the height of the cup pad in the charging position is substantially flush with the electronic device support 6, so that the mobile phone 63 is placed on the electronic device support, and the cup pad can contact the mobile phone to perform wireless charging.

[0065] In some embodiments, the bottom of the shell 1 is provided with a water guide groove 15, which can prevent water in the cup from splashing out and affecting the wireless charging function.

[0066] Figure 5 The structure of the cup pad of the wireless charging lifting cup holder device according to the present application is shown schematically in one embodiment.

[0067] Continuing to refer to Figure 4 and Figure 5 , the inner wall of the shell 1 is provided with a sliding rail 13, and the outer circumferential wall of the cup pad is provided with a sliding block 318 adapted to the sliding rail, and the sliding block 318 is correspondingly arranged in the sliding rail 13, so that the cup pad 31 can slide along the sliding rail 13 in the height direction of the shell 1.

[0068] A limiting component 3 is disposed between the outer shell 1 and the coaster 31. When the coaster 31 is pressed down along the height direction of the outer shell 1 under the action of an external force, the limiting component 3 restricts the position of the coaster 31 in the height direction. With this arrangement, the coaster 31 can be in the charging position under normal conditions, so that a mobile phone can be placed for wireless charging. When an external force is applied to press the coaster 31 down, wireless charging stops, and it is used to place a water cup. When placing a water cup, the limiting component 3 can restrict the position of the coaster in the height direction.

[0069] Continue reading Figure 5 and Figure 6 In some embodiments, the limiting component 3 may include: a rotating shaft fixing bracket 313, which is fixedly mounted on the coaster 31; a rotating shaft 315, which, in a more specific example, may be a bolt, is rotatably mounted on the rotating shaft fixing bracket 313; the tail end of the limiting rod 312 is connected to the rotating shaft 315; a limiting spring 314 is connected between the limiting rod 312 and the rotating shaft fixing bracket 313; and a limiting block, for example, in some embodiments, including a first limiting block 3161 and a second limiting block 3162 mounted on the outer casing 1, with a limiting groove (not shown in the figure) below the limiting block. In a more specific embodiment, the first limiting block 3161 and the second limiting block 3162 may be mounted on a vertically arranged rack, which is fixedly mounted on the outer casing.

[0070] When an external force is applied to the coaster 31 and it is pressed down to contact the first limiting block 3161, the limiting block 3161 pushes the limiting rod 312 to rotate around the pivot 315 in a first direction. This rotation exerts a force on the limiting spring 314. Thus, when the external force is removed, the limiting rod 312 falls into the limiting slot under the restoring force of the limiting spring 314, thereby limiting and fixing the position of the coaster 31 in the height direction. In this position, the coaster functions as a cup holder. Figure 6 As shown, coaster 31 is fixed in the middle position in the height direction. In this position, coaster and outer shell work together to place water cups, which can be placed in lower heights.

[0071] exist Figure 6 Based on the position shown, when an external force is applied to the coaster 31 and it is pressed down until it contacts the second limiting block 3162, the limiting block 3162 pushes the limiting rod 312 to rotate around the pivot 315 in the first direction. This rotation exerts a force on the limiting spring 314. Thus, when the external force is removed, the limiting rod 312 falls into the limiting slot under the restoring force of the limiting spring 314, thereby limiting the coaster 31 to a position near the bottom of the outer shell. In this position, the coaster and the outer shell work together to hold a water cup, allowing for the placement of taller water cups.

[0072] It should be noted that, Figure 6The shape of the limiting stopper in the figure is only illustrative, and does not limit or explain the structure of the limiting stopper. In fact, as long as the limiting stopper has a protruding inclined surface part, the limiting rod can be simultaneously rotated around the rotating shaft during the downward movement.

[0073] As can be seen from Figure 6 , the first limiting stopper 3161 and the second limiting stopper 3162 are respectively located at different positions in the height direction of the shell 1. It should be understood that in other embodiments, one or more additional limiting stoppers are also feasible.

[0074] As can be seen from Figure 6 , the second limiting stopper is further provided with a reset stopper 3163 below, which is mainly used for resetting the coaster, and therefore the limiting clamping groove for fixing the position of the coaster is no longer provided below the reset stopper.

[0075] Figure 7 The figure schematically shows the state of the coaster at the bottom of the shell in an embodiment of the wireless charging lifting coaster device.

[0076] As shown in Figure 7 , when the external force continues to be applied to the coaster 31 to press it downward to contact the reset stopper 3163, the reset stopper 3163 pushes the limiting rod 312 to rotate in the first direction around the rotating shaft 315. Since there is no limiting clamping groove below the reset stopper 3163, once the external force is removed, the coaster will be directly reset to the charging station under the action of the coaster spring 32.

[0077] In a preferred embodiment, in order to buffer the rebound of the coaster spring 32 and make the movement of the coaster 31 more stable, a damping gear 311 (as shown in Figure 5 ) can be arranged on the coaster, and a damping rack 317 (as shown in Figure 4 ) is further arranged on the shell 1, and the damping gear 311 is engaged with the damping rack 317.

[0078] In some preferred embodiments of the present application, in order to further ensure the stability of the cup holder for placing the water cup, a plurality of claw assemblies can be arranged on the shell.

[0079] Figure 8 The figure schematically shows the structure of the claw assembly in an embodiment of the wireless charging lifting coaster device from another viewing angle.

[0080] Figure 9 The figure schematically shows the structure of the claw assembly in an embodiment of the wireless charging lifting coaster device from another viewing angle.

[0081] As shown in Figure 8 andFigure 9 As shown, in some embodiments, the clamping jaw assembly 2 can include: a clamping jaw body 21 rotatably connected with the housing 1 through a hinge shaft 23, and a clamping portion 211 provided on the inner wall of the clamping jaw; and a spring 22 connected between the clamping jaw body 21 and the housing 1 to apply a spring force to the clamping jaw body 21. When an external force is applied to the cup mat to press it down to contact the clamping portion 211, the continued pressing of the cup mat pushes the clamping jaw body 21 to rotate around the hinge shaft 23, so that the clamping portion 211 of each clamping jaw body 21 moves towards the axial direction of the housing to clamp the water cup; when the external force is removed, each clamping jaw body 21 is reset (i.e. relatively opened) under the reset spring force of the spring 22.

[0082] Figure 10 The split structure of the wireless charging module of the lifting cup holder device with wireless charging according to the application is schematically shown in an embodiment.

[0083] As Figure 10 As shown, the wireless charging module is built in the cup mat 31. The main board 43, the coil 41 and the coil support 42 of the wireless charging module are all designed in a circular structure, the coil support 42 is placed between the coil 41 and the main board 43, and the two ends of the coil 41 are respectively connected to the positive and negative poles of the main board 43. Circular holes 52 (as shown in Figure 3 As shown, the wire harness 44 is connected with the main board 43 and passes out of the circular hole 52 to be connected with the vehicle body circuit to electrify the main board 43. In this way, the wire harness can be prevented from interfering with other parts of the cup holder during the lifting of the cup mat, and problems such as poor electrification can be avoided.

[0084] As can be seen, the lifting cup holder device with wireless charging according to the application embeds a wireless charging module in the liftable cup mat, which does not affect the appearance of the product and the interaction with the mobile phone, and uses simple mechanical structure and small space arrangement to ensure that the user can choose when to use the wireless charging function.

[0085] It should be noted that the prior art part in the protection scope of the application is not limited to the embodiments given in the application file, and all prior art, including but not limited to prior patent documents, prior published publications, prior public use, etc., which are not contradictory to the scheme of the application, can be included in the protection scope of the application.

[0086] In addition, the combination manner of each technical feature in the case is not limited to the combination manner recorded in the claims of the case or the combination manner recorded in the specific embodiments, and all the technical features recorded in the case can be freely combined or combined in any manner, unless contradictory to each other.

[0087] It should also be noted that the above-mentioned embodiments are only specific embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the present application is not limited to the above-mentioned embodiments, and similar changes or modifications made in accordance with the disclosure of the present application are directly derived or easily thought of by those skilled in the art, and should all belong to the protection scope of the present application.

Claims

1. A lift cup holder device with wireless charging, characterized by, The application relates to a cup holder. The cup holder comprises a shell with a cavity inside, a slide rail arranged on the inner wall of the shell, a cup holder base arranged at the bottom of the shell, a cup pad arranged in the shell, a wireless charging module arranged in the cup pad, a slide block arranged on the outer circumferential wall of the cup pad and corresponding to the slide rail, a cup pad spring arranged between the cup holder base and the cup pad to apply a spring force to the cup pad and keep the cup pad in a charging position at the upper part of the shell under no external force, the cup pad being capable of contacting an electronic device in the charging position to charge the electronic device wirelessly, a limiting assembly arranged between the shell and the cup pad to limit the position of the cup pad in the height direction of the shell when the cup pad is pressed down in the height direction of the shell under the action of external force, the limiting assembly comprising a rotating shaft fixing frame fixedly arranged on the cup pad, a rotating shaft rotatably arranged on the rotating shaft fixing frame and having an axial direction consistent with the height direction of the shell, a limiting rod connected with the rotating shaft, a limiting spring connected between the limiting rod and the rotating shaft fixing frame, and a limiting block arranged on the shell and provided with a limiting clamping groove below, the limiting block pushing the limiting rod to rotate in a first direction around the rotating shaft when the cup pad is pressed down to contact the limiting block under the action of external force, the limiting rod falling into the limiting clamping groove under the resetting force of the limiting spring when the external force is removed to limit the position of the cup pad in the height direction. The cup holder further comprises an electronic device support frame connected with the top end of the shell. The cup holder base is provided with a containing groove, and the lower end of the cup pad spring is clamped in the containing groove. The bottom of the shell is provided with a water guide groove. The shell comprises two shell bodies arranged separately and connected.

2. The lift cup holder device with wireless charging of claim 1, wherein, The cup pad is further provided with a damping gear, and the shell is further provided with a damping rack, the damping gear being engaged with the damping rack.

3. The lift cup holder device with wireless charging of claim 1, wherein, The limiting assembly further comprises:

4. The lift cup holder device with wireless charging of claim 1, wherein, A resetting block arranged on the shell and below the limiting block, 5. The lift cup holder device with wireless charging of claim 1, wherein, When the cup pad is continuously pressed down to contact the resetting block under the action of external force, the resetting block pushes the limiting rod to rotate in a first direction around the rotating shaft, and the cup pad is reset to the charging position under the action of the cup pad spring when the external force is removed.

6. The lift cup holder device with wireless charging of claim 1, wherein, The limiting block comprises a first limiting block and a second limiting block arranged in the height direction of the shell.

7. The lift cup holder device with wireless charging of claim 1, wherein, The shell is further provided with a plurality of claw assemblies, each of which comprises: A claw body rotatably connected with the shell through a hinge shaft, the inner wall of the claw being provided with a clamping portion, A spring sheet connected between the claw body and the shell to apply a spring force to the claw body, 8. The lift cup holder device with wireless charging of claim 1, wherein, When the cup pad is pressed down to contact the clamping portion under the action of external force, the continuous pressing of the cup pad pushes the claw body to rotate around the hinge shaft, so that the clamping portion of each claw body moves towards the axial direction of the shell to be clamped, and each claw body is reset under the resetting spring force of the spring sheet when the external force is removed.

9. The lift cup holder device with wireless charging of claim 1, wherein, ​ ​ ​ ​

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