A cup holder structure with a variable movement trajectory of the cover plate

Abstract

This invention is a cup holder structure with a variable movement trajectory for the cover plate. It includes a cup holder body and a variable-track sliding cover assembly structure located on the upper part of the cup holder body. The variable-track sliding cover assembly structure includes a sliding base body structure, a sliding cover body structure, a sliding control component, and an internal connecting component. The sliding base body structure includes a cup holder limiting connecting component structure, a cover body connecting limiting component structure, and a variable-track movement limiting component structure. The beneficial effects of this invention are: the sliding cover body structure moves along the trajectory of the outer platform structure of the cover body; the spring assembly on the sliding cover body structure ensures smooth and unobstructed movement of the cover plate even when there are height differences in the movement trajectory. Simultaneously, the movement of the cover plate assembly drives the coil spring and the labyrinth lock metal rod forward, enabling the cover plate to move along a variable trajectory while simultaneously ensuring that the movement trajectory of the coil spring assembly and damper is linear, simplifying the movement, ensuring consistent force without sudden changes, and resulting in a better feel for the cover plate during use.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to automobile cup holder structures, and more particularly to a cup holder structure with a cover that has a variable movement trajectory. Background Technology

[0002] In the current automotive industry, conventional car cup holders are single-piece injection-molded parts with complex structures and large sizes. Installed on the center console, they occupy a significant amount of space. Once installed, the cup holders cannot be removed, and replacement after damage is very troublesome. Furthermore, conventional car cup holders are only for front-seat passengers, leaving rear-seat passengers without space to store water cups, coffee cups, or milk tea cups.

[0003] Currently, such as Figure 1 As shown. The conventional movement mode of a rigid cover plate is as follows: the cover plate moves along a straight line, and the shaft heads on both sides of the cover plate slide within the slides on both sides of the body. During the movement, the operating force is unstable and not smooth; the force is not constant and is prone to sudden changes, which leads to problems such as a poor touch feel during use. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a cup holder structure with a variable movement trajectory for the cover plate, thereby solving the problem of smooth control of the cover plate in the cup holder structure.

[0005] The technical solution adopted by the present invention to solve its technical problem is: a cup holder structure with a variable movement trajectory of the cover plate, including a cup holder body, a variable track sliding cover assembly structure disposed on the upper part of the cup holder body, the variable track sliding cover assembly structure including a slide body structure, a sliding cover body structure disposed on the upper part of the slide body structure, a sliding control component disposed between the slide body structure and the sliding cover body structure, and an internal connecting member, the slide body structure including a cup holder limiting connection component structure, cover connecting limiting component structures disposed on both sides of the upper end of the cup holder limiting connection component structure, and a variable track moving limiting component structure disposed on the outside of the cup holder limiting connection component structure, the cup holder limiting connection component structure, the cover connecting limiting component structure and the variable track moving limiting component structure are integrally molded injection parts;

[0006] The cup holder limiting connection structure also includes a placement groove for placing the cup holder, a cup holder upper edge locking member provided on the outside of the placement groove, a locking member provided on the inside of the cup holder, and an external locking member.

[0007] The cover connection limiting component structure includes a cover snap-fit ​​edge, an internal connection limiting ramp located on the inner side of the cover snap-fit ​​edge, and an outer cover snap-fit ​​component located on the outer side of the cover snap-fit ​​edge.

[0008] The aforementioned track-changing movement limiting component structure includes a sliding base, a cover sliding outer platform structure located on the outside of the sliding base, and a central limiting adjustment connecting platform structure located at the center of the upper part of the sliding base.

[0009] The sliding cover structure includes an outer cover and an inner sliding cover. The lower part of the outer cover is provided with a lower mating groove edge that connects to the inner sliding cover. The upper part of the inner sliding cover is provided with an upper mating snap edge that connects to the lower mating groove edge. An inner snap post, an outer snap post, and a plug assembly are provided at the lower part of the inner sliding cover.

[0010] The sliding control assembly includes a slide base, an upper end cover connector located on the upper part of the slide base, a movable slide connector located on the lower part of the slide base, and a spring connecting and fixing assembly.

[0011] The spring connection fastener assembly includes a spring assembly, a coil spring assembly on the sliding base, a damper, and a labyrinth lock metal rod.

[0012] The built-in sliding cover is provided with injection-molded reinforcing inner ribs.

[0013] The aforementioned sliding outer platform structure includes a variable track platform on the upper part of the sliding base, a limiting stop groove on the upper end of the variable track platform, and a transition phase arc groove on the inner connecting end of the variable track platform.

[0014] The aforementioned central limiting adjustment connecting platform structure includes a central adjustment platform located on the upper part of the sliding base, a locking positioning component located on one outer side of the central adjustment platform, and a side-end adjusting rack located on the other outer side of the central adjustment platform.

[0015] The beneficial effects of this invention are as follows: By pushing the sliding cover structure, the sliding cover structure moves along the trajectory of the outer platform structure of the cover. The spring assembly on the sliding cover structure ensures smooth and unobstructed movement of the cover plate even when there is a height difference in the movement trajectory. While the cover plate assembly moves, it drives the coil spring and the labyrinth lock metal rod to move forward. The labyrinth lock metal rod locks the outer platform structure of the cover on the outside of the sliding base and the labyrinth structure on the central limiting adjustment connecting platform structure, thus completing the open state. Pushing the cover plate assembly unlocks the labyrinth structure on the central limiting adjustment connecting platform structure through the labyrinth lock metal rod, and the coil spring assembly pulls the cover plate assembly along the movement trajectory to the closed state.

[0016] This structure enables the cover to move along a variable trajectory during sliding, while the presence of the slide plate and spring assembly provides Z-axis support for the sliding cover structure, ensuring stable and smooth operation during movement. Furthermore, the spring assembly structure allows the cover to move along a variable trajectory while ensuring that the movement trajectory of the coil spring assembly and damper is linear, simplifying the movement, ensuring consistent force without abrupt changes, and resulting in a better feel for the cover during use.

[0017] In summary, the use of a spring structure to achieve variable trajectory movement of the cover plate reduces spatial limitations during design, allowing for greater design possibilities and enriching product design.

[0018] The present invention will now be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the existing sliding cover structure of a cup holder.

[0020] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the present invention.

[0021] Figure 3 for Figure 2 Top view.

[0022] Figure 4 for Figure 2 The first sectional view of the structure.

[0023] Figure 5 for Figure 2 The second sectional view of the structure.

[0024] Figure 6 for Figure 2 The third sectional view of the structure.

[0025] Figure 7 for Figure 2 Exploded view.

[0026] Figure 8 for Figure 7 A schematic diagram of the structure of the inner and outer covers.

[0027] Figure 9 for Figure 7 A schematic diagram of the internal sliding cover.

[0028] Figure 10 for Figure 7 A schematic diagram of the structure of the sliding control component.

[0029] Figure 11 for Figure 7 A schematic diagram of the structure of the middle slide body.

[0030] In the diagram: 1. Cover plate, 2. Body, 3. Shaft head, 4. Slide rail, 5. Cup holder body, 6. Placement groove, 7. Upper edge locking piece of cup holder, 8. Inner end locking piece of cup holder, 9. External locking piece, 10. Cover body snap-fit ​​edge, 11. Connecting limiting ramp, 12. Outer cover body snap-fit ​​piece, 13. Sliding base, 14. Outer cover body, 15. Inner sliding cover body, 16. Lower connecting groove edge, 17. Upper connecting snap-fit ​​edge, 18. Inner locking post, 19. External locking piece. 20. Plug-in assembly, 21. Slide plate base, 22. Upper cover connector, 23. Moving slide connector, 24. Spring connection and fixing assembly, 25. Spring assembly, 26. Coil spring assembly, 27. Labyrinth lock metal rod, 28. Injection-molded reinforced inner rib, 29. Track changing platform, 30. Limit stop groove, 31. Transition phase arc groove, 32. Center adjustment platform, 33. Locking and positioning component, 34. Side adjustment rack body, 35. Damper. Detailed Implementation

[0031] The terms "upper," "lower," "inner," "outer," "front end," "rear end," "both ends," "one end," and "the other end" used in the application text to indicate orientations or positional relationships are based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used solely for the convenience of describing the invention and for simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on the invention. Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0032] In the description of this invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installed," "equipped with," "connected," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, "connection" can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; it can be a connection within two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention based on the specific circumstances.

[0033] like Figure 1 As shown, the conventional movement mode of the cover plate (rigid) is as follows: the movement trajectory of the cover plate 1 is a straight line, and the shaft heads 3 on both sides of the cover plate slide within the slide rails 4 on both sides of the body 2.

[0034] Example 1, as Figure 2-11As shown, a cup holder structure with a variable cover movement trajectory includes a cup holder body 5 and a variable track sliding cover assembly structure disposed on the upper part of the cup holder body. The variable track sliding cover assembly structure includes a slide body structure, a sliding cover structure disposed on the upper part of the slide body structure, a sliding control component disposed between the slide body structure and the sliding cover structure, and an internal connector. The slide body structure includes a cup holder limiting connection component structure, a cover connecting limiting component structure disposed on both sides of the upper end of the cup holder limiting connection component structure, and a variable track movement limiting component structure disposed on the outside of the cup holder limiting connection component structure. The cup holder limiting connection component structure, the cover connecting limiting component structure, and the variable track movement limiting component structure are integrally molded injection molded parts.

[0035] The cup holder limiting connection structure also includes a placement groove 6 for placing the cup holder, a cup holder upper edge locking member 7 located outside the placement groove, a cup holder inner end locking member 8, and an external locking member 9.

[0036] The cover connection limiting component structure includes a cover snap-fit ​​edge 10, an internal connection limiting ramp 11 located on the inner side of the cover snap-fit ​​edge, and a cover snap-fit ​​component 12 located on the outer side of the cover snap-fit ​​edge.

[0037] The aforementioned track-changing movement limiting component structure includes a sliding base 13, a cover sliding outer platform structure located on the outside of the sliding base, and a central limiting adjustment connecting platform structure located at the center of the upper part of the sliding base.

[0038] The aforementioned sliding outer platform structure includes a variable track platform 29 located on the upper part of the sliding base, a limiting stop groove 30 located at the upper end of the variable track platform, and a transition phase arc groove 31 located on the inner connecting end of the variable track platform.

[0039] The aforementioned central limiting adjustment connecting platform structure includes a central adjustment platform 32 located on the upper part of the sliding base, a locking positioning component 33 located on one outer side of the central adjustment platform, and a side-end adjusting rack body 34 located on the other outer side of the central adjustment platform.

[0040] The sliding cover structure includes an outer cover 14 and an inner sliding cover 15. The lower part of the outer cover is provided with a lower mating groove edge 16 that connects to the inner sliding cover. The upper part of the inner sliding cover is provided with an upper mating snap edge 17 that connects to the lower mating groove edge, an inner snap post 18, an outer snap post 19 and a plug assembly 20 located at the lower part of the inner sliding cover.

[0041] The sliding control assembly includes a slide base 21, an upper end cover connector 22 located on the upper part of the slide base, a movable slide connector 23 located on the lower part of the slide base, and a spring connecting and fixing assembly 24.

[0042] The spring connection fastener assembly includes a spring assembly 25, a coil spring assembly 26 on the sliding base, a damper 35, and a labyrinth lock metal rod 27.

[0043] The built-in sliding cover body is provided with injection-molded reinforcing inner ribs 28.

[0044] By pushing the sliding cover structure, the sliding cover structure moves along the trajectory of the outer platform structure of the cover. The spring assembly 25 on the sliding cover structure ensures smooth and unobstructed movement of the cover plate even when there is a height difference in the movement trajectory. At the same time as the cover plate assembly moves, it drives the coil spring 26 and the labyrinth lock metal rod 27 to move forward. The labyrinth lock metal rod 27 locks the cover sliding outer platform structure located on the outside of the sliding base 13 and the labyrinth structure on the middle limit adjustment connecting platform structure, thus completing the open state. Pushing the cover plate assembly unlocks the labyrinth structure on the middle limit adjustment connecting platform structure through the labyrinth lock metal rod 27, and the coil spring assembly 26 pulls the cover plate assembly along the movement trajectory to the closed state.

[0045] This structure enables the cover to move along a variable trajectory during sliding. At the same time, the presence of the slide plate seat 21 and the spring assembly 25 provides Z-axis support for the sliding cover structure, ensuring stable and smooth operation during movement. Furthermore, the spring assembly 25 structure enables the cover to move along a variable trajectory while ensuring that the movement trajectory of the coil spring assembly 26 and the damper 35 is linear, simplifying the movement, ensuring consistent force, and preventing abrupt changes, resulting in a better feel for the cover during use.

[0046] The above embodiments are merely descriptions of preferred embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention. Various modifications and improvements made by those skilled in the art to the technical solutions of the present invention without departing from the spirit of the present invention should fall within the protection scope defined by the claims of the present invention.

[0047] All parts not covered in this invention are the same as or can be implemented using existing technologies.

Claims

1. A cup holder structure with a variable cover movement trajectory, comprising a cup holder body and a variable-track sliding cover assembly structure disposed on the upper part of the cup holder body, wherein the variable-track sliding cover assembly structure comprises a slide base body structure, a sliding cover body structure disposed on the upper part of the slide base body structure, a sliding control component and an internal connector disposed between the slide base body structure and the sliding cover body structure, wherein the slide base body structure comprises a cup holder limiting connection component structure, cover body connecting limiting component structures disposed on both sides of the upper end of the cup holder limiting connection component structure, and a variable-track movement limiting component structure disposed on the outer side of the cup holder limiting connection component structure, wherein the cup holder limiting connection component structure, the cover body connecting limiting component structure and the variable-track movement limiting component structure are integrally molded injection molded parts, characterized in that: The cup holder limiting connection structure also includes a placement groove for placing the cup holder, a cup holder upper edge locking member provided on the outside of the placement groove, a locking member provided on the inside of the cup holder, and an external locking member. The cover connection limiting component structure includes a cover snap-fit ​​edge, an internal connection limiting ramp located on the inner side of the cover snap-fit ​​edge, and an outer cover snap-fit ​​component located on the outer side of the cover snap-fit ​​edge. The aforementioned track-changing movement limiting component structure includes a sliding base, a cover sliding outer platform structure located on the outside of the sliding base, and a central limiting adjustment connecting platform structure located at the center of the upper part of the sliding base. The sliding cover structure includes an outer cover and an inner sliding cover. The lower part of the outer cover is provided with a lower mating groove edge that connects to the inner sliding cover. The upper part of the inner sliding cover is provided with an upper mating snap edge that connects to the lower mating groove edge. An inner snap post, an outer snap post, and a plug assembly are provided at the lower part of the inner sliding cover. The sliding control assembly includes a slide base, an upper end cover connector located on the upper part of the slide base, a movable slide connector located on the lower part of the slide base, and a spring connecting and fixing assembly. The spring connection fastener assembly includes a spring assembly, a coil spring assembly on the sliding base, a damper, and a labyrinth lock metal rod. The built-in sliding cover body is provided with injection-molded reinforcing inner ribs; The aforementioned cover sliding outer platform structure includes a variable track platform on the upper part of the sliding base, a limiting stop groove on the upper end of the variable track platform, and a transition phase arc groove on the inner connecting end of the variable track platform. The aforementioned central limiting adjustment connecting platform structure includes a central adjustment platform located on the upper part of the sliding base, a locking positioning component located on one outer side of the central adjustment platform, and a side-end adjusting rack located on the other outer side of the central adjustment platform.

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