Cup holder for a vehicle

Abstract

The application relates to the field of vehicle manufacturing, and discloses a cup holder for vehicle. The cup holder for vehicle comprises a cup holder body provided with a cavity for accommodating a cup body, a base installed at the bottom of the cup holder body, a first elastic member connecting the cup holder body and the base, and a locking assembly provided with a first rotating shaft and a locking portion. The first rotating shaft drives the locking portion to rotate by a preset angle, and the locking portion can push the base to descend and be locked at a preset height. According to the application, the first elastic member supports the base, and the locking assembly rotates to lock the position of the base, so that the height of the base relative to the bottom wall of the cup holder body is changed, thereby solving the height adjustment problem of the base of the cup holder for vehicle and achieving the effect that the cup holder for vehicle can accommodate cup bodies with different heights.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application belongs to the field of vehicle manufacturing, and specifically relates to a car cup holder. Background Technology

[0002] Car cup holders are devices used to hold cups, bottles, beverages, and other filled liquids, preventing spills due to road bumps while the vehicle is in motion. Existing car cup holders are not adjustable to accommodate different cup heights. When a shorter cup is placed, it completely submerges in the holder and is difficult to remove; when a taller cup is placed, it protrudes significantly beyond the holder's width. The side walls of the cup holder provide insufficient support, resulting in poor stability and a tendency to tip over. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The purpose of this application is to provide a car cup holder that solves the problem of height adjustment of the car cup holder base, so as to achieve the effect of car cup holder adapting to cups of different heights.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this application provides a car cup holder, comprising:

[0005] The cup holder body has a cavity for accommodating the cup;

[0006] The base is installed at the bottom of the cup holder body;

[0007] A first elastic element connects the cup holder body to the base;

[0008] The locking assembly includes a first rotating shaft and a locking part. The first rotating shaft drives the locking part to rotate at a preset angle, and the locking part can push the base down and lock it at a preset height.

[0009] In some embodiments, the first pivot is horizontally disposed at the bottom of the cup holder body, the locking part is located between the upper and lower surfaces of the base, and the outer contour of the locking part contacts the lower surface of the base and pushes the base down.

[0010] In some embodiments, when the locking part is rotated to a preset angle, its outer contour simultaneously contacts the upper and lower surfaces of the base.

[0011] In some embodiments, the locking assembly further includes an operating knob located on the outside of the cup holder body, the operating knob being mounted at the end of the first rotating shaft.

[0012] In some embodiments, the first rotating shaft is provided with at least two locking parts at intervals along its axis. The first rotating shaft rotates to different preset angles in sequence, and each of the locking parts can push the base down and lock it at different preset heights in turn.

[0013] In some embodiments, the first pivot is connected to the cup holder body using a self-locking thread.

[0014] In some embodiments, the base includes an upper base and a lower base that are connected together, the upper base or the lower base passing through the bottom wall of the cup holder body, and the upper base and the lower base being located on the upper and lower sides of the bottom wall of the cup holder body, respectively.

[0015] In some embodiments, the upper base or the lower base is T-shaped, with a non-circular cross-section sidewall passing through the bottom wall of the cup holder body.

[0016] In some embodiments, the top of the upper base is covered with a shock-absorbing pad.

[0017] In some embodiments, the first elastic element is evenly arranged circumferentially along the central axis of the upper base, and the first elastic element connects the cup holder body and the upper base.

[0018] In some embodiments, the upper sidewall of the cup holder body is provided with an outwardly protruding mounting portion for connection with a fixed surface.

[0019] In some embodiments, a clamping arm is also included, which is hinged to the side wall of the cup holder body. The clamping arm has an upper clamping part and a lower linkage part. The linkage part is pushed by the base to generate a swing, which drives the clamping part to move closer to the central axis of the cup holder body.

[0020] In some embodiments, the clamping arm is hinged to the outside of the cup holder body, and the clamping part passes through the side wall of the cup holder body and approaches its central axis.

[0021] In some embodiments, the clamping part includes a clamping contact and an adjusting rod, the clamping contact being threadedly connected to the upper part of the clamping arm via the adjusting rod.

[0022] In some embodiments, the clamping arm is hinged to the cup holder body via a second pivot, and the second pivot is provided with a second elastic element for resetting the swing angle of the clamping arm.

[0023] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this application are as follows:

[0024] This application solves the problem of height adjustment of car cup holder base by using a first elastic element to lift the base and a locking component to rotate and lock the position of the base, thereby making the base have a varying height relative to the bottom wall of the cup holder body. This achieves the effect of car cup holder adapting to cups of different heights.

[0025] Other features and advantages of the embodiments of this application will be described in detail in the following detailed description section. Attached Figure Description

[0026] The accompanying drawings are provided to further illustrate the embodiments of this application and form part of the specification. They are used together with the following detailed description to explain the embodiments of this application, but do not constitute a limitation on the embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the structures shown in these drawings without any inventive effort. In the drawings:

[0027] Figure 1 This is a partial cross-sectional view of the locking component according to a specific embodiment of this application.

[0028] Figure 2 This is an overall cross-sectional view of a specific embodiment of this application.

[0029] Figure 3 This is a clamping diagram of a specific embodiment of this application.

[0030] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view of the clamping arm according to a specific embodiment of this application.

[0031] Figure 5 This is a structural diagram of the cup holder body according to a specific embodiment of this application.

[0032] Figure 6 This is a perspective view of a specific embodiment of this application.

[0033] Figure 7 This is an exploded view of a specific embodiment of this application.

[0034] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached drawings: Cup holder body 1, mounting part 11, hinge seat 12, first hole 13, second hole 14, base 2, upper base 21, shock-absorbing pad 211, lower base 22, first elastic element 3, locking assembly 4, first rotating shaft 41, locking part 42, operating knob 43, clamping arm 5, clamping part 51, clamping contact 511, adjusting rod 512, linkage part 52, second rotating shaft 6, second elastic element 7, cup body 8. Detailed Implementation

[0035] The specific embodiments of this application will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are for illustration and explanation only and are not intended to limit this application.

[0036] like Figure 1 As shown, a car cup holder includes:

[0037] The cup holder body 1 has a cavity for accommodating the cup body 8;

[0038] Base 2 is installed at the bottom of cup holder body 1;

[0039] The first elastic element 3 connects the cup holder body 1 and the base 2;

[0040] The locking assembly 4 is provided with a first rotating shaft 41 and a locking part 42. The first rotating shaft 41 drives the locking part 42 to rotate at a preset angle, and the locking part 42 can push the base 2 down and lock it at a preset height.

[0041] In this application, the base 2 is installed at the bottom of the cup holder body 1 via the first elastic element 3 to support the cup 8. When a shorter cup 8 is placed, the elastic force of the first elastic element 3 lifts the base 2 from the bottom wall of the cup holder body 1 to a certain height, preventing the cup 8 from being completely submerged in the cup holder body 1, making it convenient to place and remove. The shape matching between the contour of the locking part 42 and the surface of the base 2 can convert the rotational movement of the first rotating shaft 41 into the lifting movement of the base 2. When a taller cup 8 is placed, rotating the first rotating shaft 41 in the forward direction causes the locking part 42 on the first rotating shaft 41 to gradually rotate to a preset angle. The locking part 42 will gradually push the base 2 down and eventually lock it at a preset height. As the height of the base 2 decreases, the cup 8 can be placed deeper into the cup holder body 1, resulting in good stability. Similarly, rotating the first rotating shaft 41 in the reverse direction resets the locking part 42, and the elastic force of the first elastic element 3 pushes the base 2 up back to a certain height. This application uses the first elastic element 3 to lift the base 2 and the locking component 4 to rotate and lock the position of the base 2, so that the base 2 has a varying height relative to the bottom wall of the cup holder body 1, thereby solving the problem of height adjustment of the car cup holder base 2 and achieving the effect of adapting the car cup holder to place cups 8 of different heights.

[0042] Specifically, the first rotating shaft 41 is horizontally positioned at the bottom of the cup holder body 1, and the locking part 42 is located between the upper and lower surfaces of the base 2. The outer contour of the locking part 42 contacts the lower surface of the base 2 and pushes the base 2 down.

[0043] In this application, the locking part 42 is fixed to the first rotating shaft 41, which is horizontally fixed to the cup holder body 1. During the forward rotation of the locking part 42, the protruding outer contour contacts the surface of the base 2, pushing the base 2 downward. When the locking part 42 rotates to a preset angle, the contact point between the locking part 42 and the base 2 forms a dead point relative to the first rotating shaft 41. The locking part 42 provides downward support to the base 2 via the first rotating shaft 41 and the cup holder body 1, overcoming the upward elastic force of the first elastic member 3 that lifts the base 2, thus locking the base 2 at a preset height. In addition, the base 2 is divided into upper and lower layers. The upper surface supports the cup body 8, and the lower surface matches the shape of the locking part 42. The horizontally arranged locking part 42 and the first rotating shaft 41 are hidden between the upper and lower surfaces, providing a simple cavity for the cup holder body 1 and avoiding interference between the locking component 4 and the cup body 8.

[0044] Furthermore, when the locking part 42 rotates to a preset angle, its outer contour simultaneously contacts the upper and lower surfaces of the base 2. At this time, the locking part 42 and the base 2 have two contact points, and the locking part 42 completely locks the base 2 at a preset height, preventing it from rising or falling, thus improving the reliability of the locking assembly 4.

[0045] Specifically, the locking assembly 4 also includes an operating knob 43, which is located on the outside of the cup holder body 1 and is mounted on the end of the first rotating shaft 41. The operating knob 43 is used to manually rotate the first rotating shaft 41, thereby causing the base 2 to lower or rise again via the locking part 42.

[0046] In some embodiments, the upper part of the cup holder body 1 is open. The base 2 can rise and fall within the cavity of the cup holder body 1 along its central axis via a first elastic member 3. The first elastic member 3 is a compression spring. A first rotating shaft 41 and a locking part 42 form a camshaft. One end of the first rotating shaft 41 is installed in a through hole in the lower side wall of the cup holder body 1, and its end further extends out of the through hole and is connected to the operating knob 43.

[0047] Optionally (not shown in the figure), the first rotating shaft is vertically positioned, with the locking part located above the base. The locking part has a downward-protruding slider, and the upper surface of the base has a groove of varying depth. Rotating the first rotating shaft forward causes the slider of the locking part to move within the groove of the base, simultaneously pushing the groove downwards via an inclined plane, thereby causing the locking part to push the base downwards. Similarly, rotating the first rotating shaft in the opposite direction resets the locking part, and the first elastic element pushes the base upwards.

[0048] Optionally (not shown in the figure), at least two locking parts are provided at intervals on the first rotating shaft. The first rotating shaft rotates to different preset angles in sequence, and each locking part can push the base down and lock it at different preset heights. Each locking part corresponds to a set of preset angles and preset heights. When the first rotating shaft rotates to a preset angle, the base falls down and locks at a preset height. The cup holder body has multiple depth options, which can more flexibly adapt to cups of different heights.

[0049] Optionally, the first rotating shaft 41 is connected to the cup holder body 1 using a self-locking thread. The first rotating shaft 41 can maintain any rotation angle, and in conjunction with the locking part 42 with a complex profile having multiple contact points, the position of the base 2 can be arbitrarily adjusted within a certain height range, and the cup holder body 1 has a more flexible depth selection to accommodate cups 8 of various heights.

[0050] like Figure 2As shown, specifically, the base 2 includes an upper base 21 and a lower base 22 connected together. The upper base 21 or the lower base 22 passes through the bottom wall of the cup holder body 1, and the upper base 21 and the lower base 22 are located on the upper and lower sides of the bottom wall of the cup holder body 1, respectively. The base 2 adopts a split design, which makes it easy to manufacture and realize the upper and lower surface structures of the base 2.

[0051] Furthermore, the upper base 21 or the lower base 22 is T-shaped, with a non-circular cross-section sidewall passing through the bottom wall of the cup holder body 1. The non-circular cross-section sidewall can restrict the rotation of the base 2 during the rising and falling process.

[0052] Furthermore, the top of the upper base 21 is covered with a shock-absorbing pad 211. The shock-absorbing pad 211 can eliminate abnormal noises caused by vibration when the bottom of the cup body 8 contacts the upper base 21.

[0053] Furthermore, the first elastic element 3 is evenly arranged circumferentially along the central axis of the upper base 21, and the first elastic element 3 connects the cup holder body 1 and the upper base 21. The circumferentially distributed first elastic element 3 can avoid the central connection structure between the upper base 21 and the lower base 22, and can more stably support and lift the upper base 21.

[0054] Specifically, the upper side wall of the cup holder body 1 is provided with an outwardly protruding mounting part 11 for connecting with the fixed surface.

[0055] In some embodiments, the upper base 21 is located above the bottom wall of the cup holder body 1, and the lower base 22 is located below the bottom wall of the cup holder body 1. The side wall of the upper base 21 has a non-circular cross-section shape and passes through a first hole 13 with a corresponding shape on the bottom wall of the cup holder body 1. The center of the upper base 21 and the center of the lower base 22 are connected by threads. The shock-absorbing pad 211 is a rubber pad. The first elastic member 3 is fixed between the boss on the bottom wall of the cup holder body 1 and the boss on the lower surface of the upper base 21.

[0056] In this application, when the aforementioned car cup holder is used in the excavator cab, the harsh working environment of the excavator causes severe vibrations in the cab due to road surface excitation, resulting in shaking and abnormal noise in the cup body 8 of the cup holder body 1. To address this, the car cup holder of this application can also be equipped with a clamping function, specifically including a clamping arm 5 hinged to the side wall of the cup holder body 1. The clamping arm 5 has an upper clamping part 51 and a lower linkage part 52. The linkage part 52 is pushed by the base 2 to generate a swing, causing the clamping part 51 to move closer to the central axis of the cup holder body 1.

[0057] like Figures 2 to 7As shown, in this application, the cup body 8 is placed on the base 2 inside the cavity of the cup holder body 1. The base 2, under the weight of the cup body 8 and overcoming the elastic force of the first elastic member 3, moves downward and pushes the linkage part 52 of the lower part of the clamping arm 5 to swing. The clamping part 51 of the upper part of the clamping arm 5 moves towards the central axis of the cup holder body 1, clamping the side wall of the cup body 8, thus realizing the clamping function of the cup body 8. When the cup body 8 is lifted, the first elastic member 3 rebounds and pushes the base 2 upward. The linkage part 52 of the clamping arm 5 automatically resets as the base 2 moves upward, and the clamping part 51 withdraws towards the central axis of the cup holder body 1, thus realizing the release function of the cup body 8. This application, through the combination of the vertically movable base 2 and the clamping arm 5, utilizes the weight of the cup body 8 itself and the lever principle to realize the clamping function of the cup body 8; at the same time, the non-elastic pre-tightening structure of the clamping arm 5 prevents wear on the outer wall of the cup body 8 during the placement and removal of the cup body 8.

[0058] Since the locking component 4 can lower the base 2 and lock it at a preset height, it can also clamp and lock the clamping arm 5. When the cup 8 is placed on the base 2, the first rotating shaft 41 is rotated in the forward direction, causing the locking part 42 on the first rotating shaft 41 to gradually rotate to a preset angle. The locking part 42 gradually pushes the base 2 down and finally locks it at the preset height. The base 2 gradually pushes the clamping arm 5 to swing and finally keeps it in a clamping state. When unlocking, the first rotating shaft 41 is rotated in the reverse direction, causing the locking part 42 to reset. The cup 8 is lifted, and the first elastic element 3 rebounds and pushes the base 2 upward. The clamping arm 5 resets accordingly and releases the clamped cup 8. This application achieves a clamping and locking function by linking the clamping arm 5 with the base 2 and locking the position of the base 2 by the locking component 4. This solves the problem that the cup 8 loses weight when subjected to a large vertical impact, causing the base 2 to automatically reset and the clamping arm 5 to loosen and fail. This achieves the effect of a car cup holder firmly clamping the cup 8.

[0059] In some embodiments, the locking part 42 is a cam. One end of the first rotating shaft 41 is installed in a through hole in the lower side wall of the cup holder body 1, and its end extends outward and is connected to the operating knob 43. The initial position of the locking part 42 is horizontal. By rotating the operating knob 43 counterclockwise by 90°, the lower end of the cam abuts against the lower base 22, preventing the first elastic member 3 from pushing the base 2 upward, thereby maintaining the swing angle of the clamping arm 5 and realizing the clamping and locking function. Similarly, rotating the operating knob 43 clockwise by 90° releases the locking state.

[0060] Furthermore, the clamping arm 5 is hinged to the outside of the cup holder body 1, and the clamping part 51 passes through the side wall of the cup holder body 1 and approaches its central axis. The clamping arm 5 is placed outside the cup holder body 1, which can keep the cavity of the cup holder body 1 simple and avoid interference between the clamping arm 5 and the placed cup 8, so as to achieve the effect of easy removal, easy placement and easy cleaning.

[0061] Furthermore, the clamping part 51 includes a clamping contact 511 and an adjusting rod 512. The clamping contact 511 is threadedly connected to the upper part of the clamping arm 5 via the adjusting rod 512. The clamping contact 511 can be adjusted relative to the central axis of the cup holder body 1 through the threaded drive of the adjusting rod 512, so that the car cup holder can be adapted to clamp cups 8 of different diameters.

[0062] Furthermore, the clamping arm 5 is hinged to the cup holder body 1 via a second pivot 6, and a second elastic element 7 is provided on the second pivot 6 for resetting the swing angle of the clamping arm 5. Compared with relying on the self-weight of the clamping arm 5 to achieve automatic reset, the second elastic element 7 can improve the speed and reliability of the automatic reset of the clamping arm 5, ensuring that the clamping part 51 of the clamping arm 5 can quickly release the cup body 8.

[0063] Furthermore, the length of the clamping arm 5 is made as long as possible, approximately the height of the cup body 8, so that the clamping arm 5 can obtain a larger swing torque and a larger clamping force, thereby improving the stability of clamping the cup body 8.

[0064] In some embodiments, a plurality of hinge seats 12 are distributed circumferentially along the central axis on the outer side of the middle sidewall of the cup holder body 1, and a plurality of second holes 14 are distributed circumferentially along the central axis on the upper sidewall of the cup holder body 1. The middle parts of a corresponding number of clamping arms 5 are hinged to the hinge seats 12 via second pivots 6. The linkage part 52 of the clamping arm 5 is linked with the lower base 22, and with the hinge seat 12 as the swing fulcrum, the clamping part 51 passes through the second holes 14 and moves toward the central axis of the cup holder body 1, clamping the sidewall of the cup body 8 simultaneously from multiple directions. The clamping contact 511 is a rubber cap, and the adjusting rod 512 is a threaded rod. The distance of the rubber cap relative to the central axis of the cup holder body 1 can be adjusted by the depth to which the threaded rod is screwed into the clamping arm 5. The second elastic element 7 is a torsion spring, placed in a groove on the hinge seat 12. The second pivot 6 is a shouldered pin, which passes through the through hole in the middle of the clamping arm 5, the through hole in the hinge seat 12, and the second elastic element 7 from one side, and is then fixed with a snap ring.

[0065] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this application, "multiple" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0066] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection, an electrical connection, or a connection that allows communication between components; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise expressly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0067] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., refer to specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in connection with that embodiment or example, which are included in at least one embodiment or example of this application. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. Moreover, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments or examples described in this specification, as well as the features of different embodiments or examples.

[0068] Although embodiments of this application have been shown and described above, it is understood that the above embodiments are exemplary and should not be construed as limiting this application. Those skilled in the art can make changes, modifications, substitutions and variations to the above embodiments within the scope of this application.

Claims

1. A car cup holder, characterized in that, include: The cup holder body (1) has a cavity for accommodating the cup body (8); The base (2) is installed at the bottom of the cup holder body (1); The first elastic element (3) connects the cup holder body (1) and the base (2). The locking assembly (4) is provided with a first rotating shaft (41) and a locking part (42). The first rotating shaft (41) and the locking part (42) form a camshaft. The first rotating shaft (41) drives the locking part (42) to rotate by a preset angle. The contact point between the locking part (42) and the base (2) forms a dead point relative to the first rotating shaft (41). The locking part (42) can push the base (2) down and lock it at a preset height. The base (2) includes an upper base (21) and a lower base (22) connected together, wherein the upper base (21) or the lower base (22) passes through the bottom wall of the cup holder body (1) with a side wall of non-circular cross-section shape.

2. A car cup holder according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first pivot (41) is horizontally disposed at the bottom of the cup holder body (1), and the locking part (42) is located between the upper and lower surfaces of the base (2). The outer contour of the locking part (42) contacts the lower surface of the base (2) and pushes the base (2) down.

3. A car cup holder according to claim 2, characterized in that, When the locking part (42) rotates to a preset angle, its outer contour simultaneously touches the upper and lower surfaces of the base (2).

4. A car cup holder according to claim 2, characterized in that, The locking assembly (4) also includes an operation knob (43) located on the outside of the cup holder body (1) and mounted on the end of the first rotating shaft (41).

5. A car cup holder according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first rotating shaft (41) is provided with at least two locking parts (42) at intervals along its axis. The first rotating shaft (41) rotates to different preset angles in sequence, and each of the locking parts (42) can push the base (2) down and lock it at different preset heights in sequence.

6. A car cup holder according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first rotating shaft (41) is connected to the cup holder body (1) by a self-locking thread.

7. A car cup holder according to claim 1, characterized in that, The upper base (21) or the lower base (22) passes through the bottom wall of the cup holder body (1), and the upper base (21) and the lower base (22) are located on the upper and lower sides of the bottom wall of the cup holder body (1), respectively.

8. A car cup holder according to claim 7, characterized in that, The upper base (21) or the lower base (22) is T-shaped.

9. A car cup holder according to claim 7, characterized in that, The top of the upper base (21) is covered with a shock-absorbing pad (211).

10. A car cup holder according to claim 7, characterized in that, The first elastic element (3) is evenly arranged circumferentially along the central axis of the upper base (21), and the first elastic element (3) connects the cup holder body (1) and the upper base (21).

11. A car cup holder according to claim 1, characterized in that, The upper side wall of the cup holder body (1) is provided with an outwardly protruding mounting part (11) for connecting with the fixed surface.

12. A car cup holder according to any one of claims 1 to 11, characterized in that, It also includes a clamping arm (5) hinged to the side wall of the cup holder body (1). The clamping arm (5) has an upper clamping part (51) and a lower linkage part (52). The linkage part (52) is pushed by the base (2) to generate a swing, which drives the clamping part (51) to move closer to the central axis of the cup holder body (1).

13. A car cup holder according to claim 12, characterized in that, The clamping arm (5) is hinged to the outside of the cup holder body (1), and the clamping part (51) passes through the side wall of the cup holder body (1) and approaches its central axis.

14. A car cup holder according to claim 12, characterized in that, The clamping part (51) includes a clamping contact (511) and an adjusting rod (512). The clamping contact (511) is threadedly connected to the upper part of the clamping arm (5) via the adjusting rod (512).

15. A car cup holder according to claim 12, characterized in that, The clamping arm (5) is hinged to the cup holder body (1) via a second pivot (6), and the second pivot (6) is provided with a second elastic element (7) for resetting the swing angle of the clamping arm (5).

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