A storage cup holder and a vehicle

Abstract

The application provides a storage cup holder and a car, and relates to the technical field of automobile parts. The cup holder comprises a cup holder shell, a cup cylinder and a first cup holder cover plate. The cup holder shell is internally provided with a first accommodating cavity which is open at the top. A plurality of cup cylinders are arranged in the first accommodating cavity, and at least part of the cup cylinders can move up and down relative to the first accommodating cavity. An end of the cup cylinder facing upwards is provided with a first opening. A plurality of first cup holder cover plates are arranged one by one at the first openings of the plurality of cup cylinders, and at least part of the first cup holder cover plates can move up and down relative to the corresponding cup cylinders. By arranging a plurality of cup cylinders in the first accommodating cavity of the cup holder shell and covering the first openings at the upper ends of the cup cylinders with the first cup holder cover plates, the size of the storage space is adjusted by the up-and-down movement of the corresponding cup holder cover plates and cup cylinders, so that different sizes of articles can be placed.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of automotive parts technology, and more specifically, to a storage cup holder and an automobile. Background Technology

[0002] Car center console armrests are generally equipped with cup holders for passengers to place cups, bottles, keys, cards, and other items. However, the current cup holders are usually of a fixed size, which cannot meet the needs of placing items of different sizes. Specifically, if the cup holder is too large, it will wobble and become unstable when small items are placed in it; if the cup holder is too small, it cannot hold items of any size. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The present invention aims to solve the technical problem that existing storage cup holders with fixed sizes cannot meet the needs of placing items of different sizes.

[0004] On one hand, the present invention proposes a storage cup holder, including a cup holder shell, a cup tube, and a first cup holder cover plate. The cup holder shell has a first receiving cavity with an open top. A plurality of cup tubes are respectively disposed in the first receiving cavity, and at least some of the cup tubes can move up and down relative to the first receiving cavity. The upper end of the cup tube has a first opening. A plurality of first cup holder cover plates are disposed one-to-one with the first opening of the plurality of cup tubes, and at least some of the first cup holder cover plates can move up and down relative to the corresponding cup tube.

[0005] The storage cup holder of this invention can be installed on the armrest of the center console of a car. Multiple cup holders are arranged within the first accommodating cavity of the cup holder housing. A first cup holder cover is placed over the first opening at the top of each cup holder. Obviously, the top dimension of the cup holder is larger than the size of the first cup holder cover. When no items need to be stored, or more precisely, when no items need to be placed inside the storage cup holder, both the cup holders and the first cup holder cover can be raised to maintain the flatness of the upper surface of the storage cup holder, improving its aesthetics. When a small cup needs to be placed, the corresponding first cup holder cover can be lowered, allowing the small cup to be placed into the first cup holder cover inside the cup holder through the first opening. When a large cup needs to be placed, the corresponding first cup holder cover and the cup holder can be lowered simultaneously to create accommodating space, allowing items to be placed on the lowered cup holder. Furthermore, when multiple cup holders are arranged sequentially, adjacent cup holders and their corresponding first cup holder covers can be lowered simultaneously to create a larger accommodating space for larger cups or other items. The storage cup holder described in this invention allows for adjustment of the storage space by raising and lowering the corresponding cup holder cover and cup cylinder, making it convenient to place items of different sizes and thus more versatile.

[0006] Optionally, multiple cups are spaced apart, and a second receiving cavity is formed between adjacent cups. The second receiving cavity has an upward-facing second opening. The storage cup holder also includes a second cup holder cover, which is correspondingly disposed at the second opening of the second receiving cavity and can move up and down.

[0007] Optionally, the storage cup holder further includes a first lifting mechanism, a second lifting mechanism, and a third lifting mechanism. The first lifting mechanism is configured one-to-one with the first cup holder cover, and the first lifting mechanism is driven connected to the corresponding first cup holder cover and disposed in the corresponding cup cylinder. The second lifting mechanism is configured one-to-one with the second cup holder cover, and the second lifting mechanism is driven connected to the corresponding second cup holder cover and disposed in the corresponding second receiving cavity. The third lifting mechanism is configured one-to-one with the cup cylinder, and the third lifting mechanism is driven connected to the corresponding cup cylinder.

[0008] Optionally, the cup includes an inner cylinder, an outer cylinder, and a connecting plate. The inner cylinder has the first opening at its upward-facing end. The outer cylinder is sleeved around the inner cylinder, and the upper end of the inner cylinder is connected to the upper end of the outer cylinder through the connecting plate.

[0009] Optionally, the first lifting mechanism or the second lifting mechanism includes a connecting rod and a first elastic element. The bottom wall of the inner cylinder or the second accommodating cavity is recessed to form a groove. One end of the connecting rod is connected to the first cup holder cover or the second cup holder cover, and the other end of the connecting rod extends into the groove. One end of the first elastic element abuts against the first cup holder cover or the second cup holder cover, and the other end of the first elastic element abuts against the portion of the bottom wall outside the groove. A limiting block is provided on the outer peripheral wall of the end of the connecting rod that extends into the groove. A stop structure is provided in the groove. When the first cup holder cover or the second cup holder cover is pressed down and released, the limiting block is used to cooperate with the stop structure to lock or unlock.

[0010] Optionally, the stop structure includes a first fixing post and a second fixing post. A plurality of first fixing posts are sequentially arranged along the circumferential direction of the groove wall. A first limiting groove is formed between adjacent first fixing posts. The limiting block is used to insert into the first limiting groove. A second limiting groove is provided at the end of the first fixing post facing the bottom of the groove. A plurality of second fixing posts are sequentially arranged along the circumferential direction of the bottom of the groove. The second fixing posts correspond one-to-one with the first fixing posts. A third limiting groove is provided on the second fixing post, corresponding to the upper and lower positions of the second limiting groove. The third limiting groove has a first guide slope. The limiting block is used to slide out of the first limiting groove and enter the third limiting groove along the first guide slope. A fourth limiting groove is formed between adjacent second fixing posts, corresponding to the upper and lower positions of the first limiting groove. The fourth limiting groove has a second guide slope. The limiting block is used to slide out of the second limiting groove and enter the fourth limiting groove along the second guide slope.

[0011] Optionally, the limiting block is inclined, and a third guide slope and a fourth guide slope are respectively provided on both sides of the end of the first fixed column facing the bottom of the groove in the circumferential direction. The third guide slope and the first guide slope form a first guide channel for the limiting block to slide. The second guide slope and one of the groove walls of the second limiting groove form a second guide channel for the limiting block to slide. The fourth guide slope is used to guide the limiting block into the first limiting groove.

[0012] Optionally, the third lifting mechanism includes a labyrinth lock structure, a locking pin, and a second elastic element. The two ends of the second elastic element are respectively connected to the cup holder housing and the cup cylinder. The labyrinth lock structure is located on the upper part of the cup cylinder, and the locking pin is located on the lower part of the cup holder housing. When the cup cylinder is pressed down and released, the labyrinth lock structure is used to cooperate with the locking pin to lock or unlock.

[0013] Optionally, the maze lock structure includes a first guide section, a connecting section, a second guide section, and a stop. The upper ends of the first guide section and the second guide section are connected by the connecting section. The connecting section has a fifth limiting groove at one end near the first guide section, and the locking pin is used to slide into the fifth limiting groove along the first guide section. The connecting section has a sixth limiting groove at one end near the second guide section. The connecting section has a fifth guiding slope at the portion between its two ends, and the locking pin is used to slide into the sixth limiting groove along the fifth guiding slope and slide out of the sixth limiting groove along the second guide section. The stop is placed within the space enclosed by the first guide section, the connecting section, and the second guide section. The side of the stop facing the connecting section has a seventh limiting groove. When the locking pin slides to abut against the seventh limiting groove, the maze lock structure is locked relative to the locking pin.

[0014] On the other hand, the present invention proposes an automobile that includes the aforementioned storage cup holder. The advantages of the automobile compared to the prior art are the same as those of the aforementioned storage cup holder, and will not be repeated here. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the first state of the storage cup holder according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0016] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A sectional view;

[0017] Figure 3 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the decomposed structure;

[0018] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the cup cylinder according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the maze lock structure according to an embodiment of the present invention, wherein the black arrows indicate the movement path of the locking pins;

[0020] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the second state of the storage cup holder according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 7 for Figure 6 A sectional view;

[0022] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the third state of the storage cup holder according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the fourth state of the storage cup holder according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the fifth state of the storage cup holder according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 11 for Figure 10 A sectional view.

[0026] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0027] 1. Cup holder shell; 11. First receiving cavity; 12. Second receiving cavity; 2. Cup cylinder; 21. Inner cylinder; 211. First opening; 22. Outer cylinder; 23. Connecting plate; 3. First cup holder cover plate; 4. Second cup holder cover plate; 5. First lifting mechanism; 6. Second lifting mechanism; 71. Connecting rod; 711. Limiting block; 72. First elastic element; 73. First fixing post; 731. First limiting groove; 732. Second limiting groove; 733. Third guide slope; 734. Fourth guide slope Surface; 74, Second fixed post; 741, Third limiting groove; 742, Fourth limiting groove; 743, First guide slope; 744, Second guide slope; 8, Third lifting mechanism; 81, Maze lock structure; 811, First guide section; 812, Connecting section; 8121, Fifth limiting groove; 8122, Sixth limiting groove; 8123, Fifth guide slope; 813, Second guide section; 814, Stop block; 8141, Seventh limiting groove; 82, Locking pin; 83, Second elastic element. Detailed Implementation

[0028] To make the above-mentioned objects, features and advantages of the present invention more apparent and understandable, specific embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0029] In the description of this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fitting" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal communication between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention according to the specific circumstances.

[0030] In addition, it should be noted that in the description of the present invention, terms such as "upper," "lower," "front," and "rear" used to indicate orientation in various embodiments are only for simplifying the description of the positional relationships based on the accompanying drawings and do not mean that the elements and devices referred to must be operated in accordance with the specific orientation and limited operation, method, and structure in the specification. Such directional terms do not constitute a limitation on the present invention.

[0031] This paper establishes an XYZ coordinate system, where the X-axis represents the front-to-back direction of the vehicle, with the positive direction representing the front and the negative direction representing the rear; the Y-axis represents the left-to-right direction, with the positive direction representing the left and the negative direction representing the right; and the Z-axis represents the vertical direction, with the positive direction representing the top and the negative direction representing the bottom. It should be noted that the aforementioned X, Y, and Z-axis representations are for ease of description and simplification of the invention, 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, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of the invention.

[0032] like Figure 1 , 3 As shown in Figures 6, 8, 9, and 10, an embodiment of the present invention provides a storage cup holder, including a cup holder housing 1, a cup cylinder 2, and a first cup holder cover 3. The cup holder housing 1 has a first receiving cavity 11 with an open top. A plurality of cup cylinders 2 are respectively disposed in the first receiving cavity 11, and at least some of the cup cylinders 2 can move up and down relative to the first receiving cavity 11. The upper end of the cup cylinder 2 is provided with a first opening 211. A plurality of first cup holder covers 3 are disposed one-to-one with the first openings 211 of the plurality of cup cylinders 2, and at least some of the first cup holder covers 3 can move up and down relative to the cup cylinders 2.

[0033] Specifically, the storage cup holder can be installed on the center console armrest of a car. The cup holder shell 1 is vertically oriented, with an open upper end of the first receiving cavity 11. The bottom end of the first receiving cavity 11 has a through hole corresponding to each of the cup cylinders 2, through which each cup cylinder 2 can move up and down. The upper end of the cup cylinder 2 can have a first opening 211 of any shape, such as circular or square. Preferably, a circular first opening 211 is provided to hold a circular cup or bottle. Since the first cup holder cover 3 is placed over the first opening 211 at the top of the cup cylinder 2, the top dimension of the cup cylinder 2 is obviously larger than the size of the first cup holder cover 3. The top of the cup cylinder 2 and the first cup holder cover 3 can be used to support cups and bottles of different thicknesses.

[0034] In this embodiment, when there is no need to store items, or more precisely, when there is no need to place items inside the storage cup holder, such as Figure 1 As shown, this allows both the cup holder 2 and the first cup tray cover 3 to rise, maintaining a flat and aesthetically pleasing surface on the upper surface of the storage cup tray, and allowing items to be placed directly on top of the storage cup tray; when it is necessary to place small cups or bottles, such as Figure 6 As shown, the corresponding first cup holder 3 can be lowered, allowing a thin cup bottle to be placed into the first cup holder 3 inside the cup cylinder 2 through the first opening 211; when a thicker cup bottle needs to be placed, as shown... Figure 8As shown, the corresponding first cup holder cover 3 and cup cylinder 2 can be lowered simultaneously to form a storage space, and items can be placed on the lowered cup cylinder 2. In addition, when multiple cup cylinders 2 are arranged in sequence, multiple adjacent cup cylinders 2 and their corresponding multiple first cup holder cover 3 can be lowered simultaneously to form a larger storage space for accommodating and supporting larger cups or other items. The storage cup holder of the present invention can adjust the size of the storage space by raising and lowering the corresponding cup holder cover and cup cylinder, making it convenient to place items of different sizes and more versatile.

[0035] It should be noted that the first cup holder cover 3 can be lowered to the maximum extent to abut against the bottom of the cup cylinder 2, and the second cup holder cover 4 can be lowered to the maximum extent to abut against the bottom wall of the second receiving cavity 12.

[0036] Optionally, a plurality of cups 2 are spaced apart, and a second receiving cavity 12 is formed between adjacent cups 2. The second receiving cavity 12 has an upward-facing second opening. The storage cup holder also includes a second cup holder cover 4, which is disposed one-to-one with the second opening of the second receiving cavity 12 and can move up and down.

[0037] Specifically, the first receiving cavity 11 can have an elongated oval cross-sectional shape along the XY plane. Multiple cup tubes 2 can be spaced apart within the first receiving cavity along the X-direction. The number of first cup holder covers 3 is the same as the number of cup tubes 2. A second receiving cavity 12 is formed between two cup tubes 2, and the number of second receiving cavities 12 is one less than the number of cup tubes 2. For example, three cup tubes 2 can be spaced apart along the X-axis, with a first cup holder cover 3 corresponding to the first opening at the upper end of each cup tube 2, resulting in three first cup holder covers 3 and two second receiving cavities 12 formed between the three cup tubes 2. Alternatively, two cup tubes 2 can be symmetrically arranged front to back, with a first cup holder cover 3 corresponding to the first opening at the upper end of each cup tube 2, resulting in two first cup holder covers 3 and one second receiving cavity 12 formed between the two cup tubes 2. The second receiving cavity 12 can be rectangular.

[0038] In this embodiment, when it is necessary to place thin, sheet-like items such as cards, such as Figure 9 As shown, the second cup holder cover 4 can be lowered, allowing items to be placed into the second receiving cavity 12 through the second opening; when it is necessary to place larger items such as power banks or mobile phones, such as... Figure 10 As shown, all the first cup holders 3, the second cup holders 4, and the cup holders 2 can be lowered simultaneously, and the items can be placed into the first receiving cavity 11.

[0039] like Figure 3As shown, optionally, the storage cup holder further includes a first lifting mechanism 5, a second lifting mechanism 6, and a third lifting mechanism 8. The first lifting mechanism 5 is configured one-to-one with the first cup holder cover 3, and the first lifting mechanism 5 is driven connected to the corresponding first cup holder cover 3 and disposed in the corresponding cup cylinder 2. The second lifting mechanism 6 is configured one-to-one with the second cup holder cover 4, and the second lifting mechanism 6 is driven connected to the corresponding second cup holder cover 4 and disposed in the corresponding second receiving cavity 12. The third lifting mechanism 8 is configured one-to-one with the cup cylinder 2, and the third lifting mechanism 8 is driven connected to the corresponding cup cylinder 2.

[0040] Specifically, the first lifting mechanism 5, the second lifting mechanism 6, and the third lifting mechanism 8 can be linear lifting or spiral lifting. They can be manually driven or electrically driven. For example, two cup holders 2, two first cup cover plates 3, one second cup cover plate 4, two first lifting mechanisms 5, one second lifting mechanism 6, and two corresponding third lifting mechanisms 8 are provided. The two first lifting mechanisms 5 are driven and connected to their respective first cup cover plates 3, allowing the first lifting mechanism 5 to drive the corresponding first cup cover plate 3 to rise and fall. The second lifting mechanism 6 is driven and connected to the second cup cover plate 4, allowing the second lifting mechanism 6 to drive the second cup cover plate 4 to rise and fall. Each third lifting mechanism 8 drives the corresponding cup holder 2 to rise and fall.

[0041] In this embodiment, the structures of the first lifting mechanism 5, the second lifting mechanism 6, and the third lifting mechanism 8 may be the same or different. Each cup holder lid and cup cylinder are independently driven for lifting, resulting in greater flexibility and more convenient control.

[0042] like Figure 2 , 7 As shown in Figure 11, optionally, the cup cylinder 2 includes an inner cylinder 21, an outer cylinder 22 and a connecting plate 23. The inner cylinder 21 has a first opening 211 at its upward-facing end. The outer cylinder 22 is sleeved on the outside of the inner cylinder 21, and the upper end of the inner cylinder 21 is connected to the upper end of the outer cylinder 22 through the connecting plate 23.

[0043] Specifically, the inner cylinder 21 can be a cylindrical shape, with its upper surface flush with that of the outer cylinder 22, and they are connected by a connecting plate 23. The lower end of the inner cylinder 21 can be flush with the lower end of the outer cylinder 22, or the length of the inner cylinder 21 can be longer than that of the outer cylinder 22. The shape of the outer cylinder 22 matches the inner wall shape of the first accommodating cavity 11. The bottom end of the outer cylinder 22 can be open, while the bottom end of the inner cylinder 21 can be closed.

[0044] The cup cylinder 2 can be raised and lowered by pressing the connecting plate 23. The inner and outer cylinder structure is equivalent to increasing the overall wall thickness of the cup cylinder, which is beneficial for manual pressing to drive the cup cylinder. Furthermore, the top of the entire cup cylinder 2 and the first cup holder cover plate 3 are used to support cups of two different sizes. Therefore, the top diameter of the cup cylinder 2 must be significantly larger than the diameter of the first opening. In other words, the outer diameter of the cup cylinder 2 must be significantly larger than the inner diameter. The cavity setting of the inner and outer cylinder structure allows the outer diameter of the cup cylinder 2 to be significantly larger than the inner diameter, and also saves a lot of material.

[0045] like Figure 2 , 3 As shown in Figures 7 and 11, optionally, the first lifting mechanism 5 or the second lifting mechanism 6 includes a connecting rod 71 and a first elastic element 72. The bottom wall of the inner cylinder 21 or the second accommodating cavity 12 is recessed to form a groove. One end of the connecting rod 71 is connected to the first cup holder cover plate 3 or the second cup holder cover plate 4, and the other end of the connecting rod 71 extends into the groove. One end of the first elastic element 72 abuts against the first cup holder cover plate 3 or the second cup holder cover plate 4, and the other end of the first elastic element 72 abuts against the portion of the bottom wall outside the groove. A limiting block 711 is provided on the outer peripheral wall of the end of the connecting rod 71 that extends into the groove. A stop structure is provided in the groove. When the first cup holder cover plate 3 or the second cup holder cover plate 4 is pressed down and released, the limiting block 711 is used to cooperate with the stop structure to lock or unlock.

[0046] Specifically, the first lifting mechanism 5 and the second lifting mechanism 6 have basically the same structure. For ease of description, the first lifting mechanism 5 will be used as an example below. The bottom wall of the inner cylinder 21 is recessed downward to form a groove. The depth of the groove can be approximately the same as the length of the connecting rod 71. When the first cup holder cover plate 3 descends to near the bottom wall of the inner cylinder 21, the connecting rod 71 is fully inserted into the groove. The first elastic element 72 can be a compression spring, sleeved on the outside of the connecting rod 71. The connecting rod 71 can be a stepped rod that is thinner at the top and thicker at the bottom. One or more limiting blocks 711 can be provided along the circumferential direction at the lower end of the connecting rod 71. The limiting blocks 711 can be integrally formed with the connecting rod 71.

[0047] In this embodiment, initially, the first cup holder 3 is positioned at the first opening 211. When the first cup holder 3 is pressed down and released for the first time, it moves downward along with the connecting rod 71, compressing the first elastic element 72 until the limiting block 711 engages with the stop structure to lock, thus limiting the descent of the first cup holder 3. When the first cup holder 3 is pressed down and released again, the first elastic element 72 recovers its deformation, driving the first cup holder 3 and the connecting rod 71 to move upward together, causing the limiting block 711 to disengage from the stop structure, and the first cup holder 3 can rise to a position flush with the top of the cup cylinder 2. This achieves the adjustment of the lifting and lowering of the first cup holder 3.

[0048] like Figure 2 , 4 As shown in Figures 7 and 11, optionally, the stop structure includes a first fixing post 73 and a second fixing post 74. A plurality of first fixing posts 73 are sequentially arranged along the circumferential direction of the groove wall. A first limiting groove 731 is formed between adjacent first fixing posts 73. The limiting block 711 is used to insert into the first limiting groove 731. A second limiting groove 732 is provided at the end of the first fixing post 73 facing the bottom of the groove. A plurality of second fixing posts 74 are sequentially arranged along the circumferential direction of the bottom of the groove. The second fixing posts 74 correspond one-to-one with the first fixing posts 73. The second fixing posts 74 are provided with... The third limiting groove 741 corresponds to the upper and lower positions of the second limiting groove 732. The third limiting groove 741 has a first guide slope 743. The limiting block 711 is used to slide out of the first limiting groove 731 and enter the third limiting groove 741 along the first guide slope 743. A fourth limiting groove 742 is formed between adjacent second fixing posts 74, corresponding to the upper and lower positions of the first limiting groove 731. The fourth limiting groove 742 has a second guide slope 744. The limiting block 711 is used to slide out of the second limiting groove 732 and enter the fourth limiting groove 742 along the second guide slope 744.

[0049] Specifically, the first fixing post 73 and the second fixing post 74 can be integrally formed with the inner cylinder 21. The first fixing post 73 can be arranged in a ring at intervals along the circumferential sidewall of the groove. Multiple second fixing posts 74 can be arranged sequentially along the circumferential direction of the bottom of the groove. Adjacent second fixing posts 74 can be connected to each other. The first fixing post 73 is located above the second fixing post 74. The circumferential dimension of the first fixing post 73 is smaller than the circumferential dimension of the second fixing post 74. The first fixing post 73 can be an elongated strip extending along the Z direction. The interval between adjacent first fixing posts 73 forms a first limiting groove 731. The first limiting groove 731 can be a rectangular groove. The dimension of the limiting block 711 along the circumferential direction of the connecting rod 71 is the same as the width of the first limiting groove 731. The lower end of the first fixing post 73 is provided with a V-shaped second limiting groove 732 with the groove opening facing downward. The second fixing post 74 is provided with a V-shaped third limiting groove 741 with the groove opening facing upward. One side of the groove wall of the third limiting groove 741 is inclined to form a first guide slope 743, and the other side of the groove wall is vertically arranged. The second guide slope 744 provided on one of the two adjacent second fixing posts 74 is connected to the adjacent two The vertical sidewalls of one of the second fixed posts 74 form a V-shaped fourth limiting groove 742 with the opening facing upwards. The second guide slope 744 has the same inclination direction as the first guide slope 743. The upper end of the second guide slope 744 may be higher than the first guide slope 743. At least a part of the first guide slope 743 may correspond vertically to the first limiting groove 731, so that the limiting block 711 can slide along the first guide slope 743 after sliding down out of the first limiting groove 731. At least a part of the second guide slope 744 may correspond vertically to the second limiting groove 732, so that the limiting block 711 can slide down along the second guide slope 744 after disengaging from the second limiting groove 732.

[0050] In this embodiment, when the first cup holder 3 is pressed down for the first time, the connecting rod 71 and its limiting block 711 move downward along the first limiting groove 731. After the limiting block 711 slides out of the first limiting groove 731, it continues to move downward and can enter the third limiting groove 741 under the guidance of the first guide slope 743. When the limiting block 711 moves to abut against the V-shaped tip of the third limiting groove 741, it can no longer be pressed down, the first elastic element 72 is compressed into place, and the first guide slope 743 applies a force perpendicular to its slope direction to the limiting block 711, so that the limiting block 711 has a tendency to rotate upward. At this time, when the hand is released, the first elastic element 72 restores its deformation to drive the limiting block 711 to move upward to abut against the second limiting groove 732, realizing the downward limiting of the first cup holder 3; when the second press When the first cup holder cover 3 is pressed, the limiting block 711 slides down out of the second limiting groove 732 and enters the fourth limiting groove 742 under the guidance of the second guide slope 744. When the limiting block 711 moves to abut against the V-shaped tip of the fourth limiting groove 742, it can no longer be pressed. The first elastic element 72 is compressed into place, and the second guide slope 744 applies a force perpendicular to its slope direction to the limiting block 711, so that the limiting block 711 has a tendency to rotate upward. At this time, when the hand is released, the first elastic element 72 restores its deformation to drive the limiting block 711 to rotate upward to leave the fourth limiting groove 742 and enter the next first limiting groove 731. The limiting block 711 moves upward along the corresponding first limiting groove 731 until it moves to the upper end surface of the first cup holder cover 3 and the cup cylinder 2.

[0051] In some other embodiments, the stop structure can also be an L-shaped limiting groove provided on the side wall of the groove. The L-shaped limiting groove includes a vertical groove arranged along the Z direction and a horizontal groove arranged along the circumferential direction. The lower end of the vertical groove is connected to one end of the horizontal groove. When the first cup holder cover plate 3 is pressed down, the limiting block 711 on the connecting rod 71 can move down along the vertical groove to the lowest end. At this time, it is impossible to continue pressing down. The first elastic element 72 is compressed into place. Then, the first cup holder cover plate 3 is rotated so that the limiting block 711 enters the horizontal groove, realizing the limiting lock after the first cup holder cover plate 3 is lowered into place. When it is necessary to raise the first cup holder cover plate 3, the first cup holder cover plate 3 is first rotated in the opposite direction so that the limiting block 711 on the connecting rod 71 exits the horizontal groove. Then, the hand is released, and the first elastic element 72 restores its deformation, which can drive the limiting block 711 on the connecting rod 71 to move up along the vertical groove until the first cup holder cover plate 3 is raised to be flush with the upper end surface of the cup cylinder 2.

[0052] like Figure 3As shown, optionally, the limiting block 711 is inclined, and the first fixing post 73 is provided with a third guide slope 733 and a fourth guide slope 734 on both sides along the circumferential direction at one end facing the bottom of the groove. The third guide slope 733 and the first guide slope 743 form a first guide channel for the limiting block 711 to slide. The second guide slope 744 and one of the groove walls of the second limiting groove 732 form a second guide channel for the limiting block 711 to slide. The fourth guide slope 734 is used to guide the limiting block 711 into the first limiting groove 731.

[0053] Specifically, the inclination directions of the first guide slope 743, the second guide slope 744, and the third guide slope 733 are consistent with the inclination direction of the limiting block 711, and the fourth guide slope 734 and the third guide slope 733 are symmetrically arranged about the first fixing post 73.

[0054] In this embodiment, when the first cup holder cover plate 3 is pressed down, the limiting block 711 slides out of the first limiting groove 731 and slides along the first guide channel until it abuts against the V-shaped tip of the third limiting groove 741. After releasing the pressure, the limiting block 711 moves upward until it abuts against the second limiting groove 732. When the first cup holder cover plate 3 is pressed down again, the limiting block 711 slides along the second guide channel until it abuts against the V-shaped tip of the fourth limiting groove 742. After releasing the pressure, the limiting block 711 moves upward and can enter the next first limiting groove 731 under the guidance of the fourth guide slope 734.

[0055] By setting multiple guide ramps to guide the different movement processes of the limit block 711, the movement of the limit block 711 becomes smoother, avoiding jamming and making operation easier.

[0056] like Figure 3 As shown, optionally, the third lifting mechanism 8 includes a maze lock structure 81, a locking pin 82, and a second elastic member 83. The two ends of the second elastic member 83 are respectively connected to the cup holder housing 1 and the cup cylinder 2. The maze lock structure 81 is located on the upper part of the cup cylinder 2, and the locking pin 82 is located on the lower part of the cup holder housing 1. When the cup cylinder 2 is pressed down and released, the maze lock structure 81 is used to cooperate with the locking pin 82 to lock or unlock.

[0057] Specifically, the maze lock structure 81 can be disposed at the upper end of the outer cylinder 22 and can be integrally formed with the outer cylinder 22. The locking pin 82 can be disposed at the lower end of the cup holder housing 1, and the axis of the locking pin 82 is along the direction shown by the Y axis. The maze lock structure 81 and the locking pin 82 are disposed vertically correspondingly. The second elastic element 83 can be a coil spring, and two can be disposed symmetrically on the left and right.

[0058] In this embodiment, when the cup cylinder 2 is pressed down until the locking pin 82 engages with the labyrinth lock structure 81, it is impossible to press down further. The coil spring is stretched to its limit position. At this point, the hand is released, and the cup cylinder 2 is lowered to a limited position. When the cup cylinder 2 is pressed down again to release the locking pin 82 from the labyrinth lock structure 81, the coil spring returns to its original shape and drives the cup cylinder 2 to move upward until the upper end surface of the cup cylinder 2 is flush with the upper end surface of the cup holder housing 1, thus completing the reset of the cup cylinder 2.

[0059] like Figure 5 As shown, optionally, the maze lock structure 81 includes a first guide section 811, a connecting section 812, a second guide section 813, and a stop block 814. The upper end of the first guide section 811 and the upper end of the second guide section 813 are connected by the connecting section 812. The connecting section 812 has a fifth limiting groove 8121 at one end near the first guide section 811, and the locking pin 82 is used to slide along the first guide section 811 into the fifth limiting groove 8121. The connecting section 812 has a sixth limiting groove 8122 at one end near the second guide section 813. A fifth guide slope 8123 is provided between the two ends. The locking pin 82 is used to slide into the sixth limiting groove 8122 along the fifth guide slope 8123 and slide out of the sixth limiting groove 8122 along the second guide section 813. The stop block 814 is placed in the space enclosed by the first guide section 811, the connecting section 812 and the second guide section 813. The side of the stop block 814 facing the connecting section 812 is provided with a seventh limiting groove 8141. When the locking pin 82 slides to abut against the seventh limiting groove 8141, the labyrinth lock structure 81 and the locking pin 82 are locked relative to each other.

[0060] Specifically, the first guide segment 811 can be a curve extending roughly vertically, and the second guide segment 813 can be a bend extending roughly vertically. The upper ends of the first guide segment 811 and the second guide segment 813 are connected by a connecting segment 812. The first guide segment 811, the connecting segment 812, and the second guide segment 813 are connected to roughly form a Z-shaped structure. The fifth limiting groove 8121 and the sixth limiting groove 8122 can be U-shaped limiting grooves with the opening facing downwards. The first guide segment 811 is used to guide the locking pin 82 into the fifth limiting groove 8121. The stop block 814 is provided with a seventh limiting groove 8141 with the opening facing upwards. One side of the groove wall of the seventh limiting groove 8141 can extend toward the fifth limiting groove 8121 to guide the locking pin 82 into the seventh limiting groove.

[0061] In this embodiment, the cup cylinder 2 is initially flush with the upper surface of the cup holder housing 1. When the cup cylinder 2 is pressed down for the first time, the locking pin 82 enters the fifth limiting groove 8121 along the first guide section 811 and cannot be pressed down further. The second elastic element 83 stretches to its limit position. When the hand is released, the second elastic element 83 returns to its deformation and drives the cup cylinder 2 to move upward, so that the locking pin 82 abuts against the seventh limiting groove 8141, thereby locking and limiting the cup cylinder 2 after it descends. When pressed down again... When the cup cylinder 2 is in motion, the labyrinth lock structure 81 moves downward so that the locking pin 82 disengages from the seventh limiting groove 8141 and enters the sixth limiting groove 8122 along the fifth guide slope 8123. Unable to be pressed further down, the second elastic element 83 stretches to its limit position. When released, the second elastic element 83 restores its deformation and drives the cup cylinder 2 to move upward. The locking pin 82 disengages from the seventh limiting groove 8141 and slides out along the second guide section 813, completing the upward reset of the cup cylinder 2.

[0062] Another embodiment of the present invention provides an automobile including the aforementioned storage cup holder. The advantages of this automobile compared to the prior art are the same as those of the aforementioned storage cup holder, and will not be repeated here.

[0063] While the present invention has been disclosed above, its scope of protection is not limited thereto. Those skilled in the art can make various changes and modifications without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention, and all such changes and modifications will fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A storage cup holder, characterized in that, The cup holder includes a cup holder housing (1), a cup tube (2), and a first cup holder cover (3). The cup holder housing (1) has a first accommodating cavity (11) with an open top. Multiple cup tubes (2) are respectively disposed in the first accommodating cavity (11), and at least some of the cup tubes (2) can move up and down relative to the first accommodating cavity (11). The cup tube (2) has a first opening (211) at its upward-facing end. Multiple first cup holder covers (3) are disposed one-to-one with the first openings (211) of the multiple cup tubes (2), and at least some of the first cup holder covers (3) can move up and down relative to the corresponding cup tubes (2). The cup (2) includes an inner cylinder (21), an outer cylinder (22) and a connecting plate (23). The inner cylinder (21) has the first opening (211) at the upward end. The outer cylinder (22) is sleeved on the outside of the inner cylinder (21), and the upper end of the inner cylinder (21) is connected to the upper end of the outer cylinder (22) through the connecting plate (23). Multiple cups (2) are spaced apart, and a second receiving cavity (12) is formed between adjacent cups (2). The second receiving cavity (12) has an upward-facing second opening. The storage cup holder also includes a second cup holder cover (4). The second cup holder cover (4) is correspondingly disposed at the second opening of the second receiving cavity (12) and can move up and down. It also includes a first lifting mechanism (5), a second lifting mechanism (6) and a third lifting mechanism (8). The first lifting mechanism (5) is configured one-to-one with the first cup holder cover plate (3). The first lifting mechanism (5) is driven to be connected to the corresponding first cup holder cover plate (3) and is set in the corresponding cup cylinder (2). The second lifting mechanism (6) is configured one-to-one with the second cup holder cover plate (4). The second lifting mechanism (6) is driven to be connected to the corresponding second cup holder cover plate (4) and is set in the corresponding second accommodating cavity (12). The third lifting mechanism (8) is configured one-to-one with the cup cylinder (2) and is driven to be connected to the corresponding cup cylinder (2). The first lifting mechanism (5) or the second lifting mechanism (6) includes a connecting rod (71) and a first elastic element (72). The bottom wall of the inner cylinder (21) or the second accommodating cavity (12) is recessed to form a groove. One end of the connecting rod (71) is connected to the first cup holder cover plate (3) or the second cup holder cover plate (4). The other end of the connecting rod (71) extends into the groove. One end of the first elastic element (72) abuts against the first cup holder cover plate (3) or the second cup holder cover plate (4). The other end of the first elastic element (72) abuts against the part of the bottom wall outside the groove. A limiting block (711) is provided on the outer peripheral wall of the end of the connecting rod (71) that extends into the groove. A stop structure is provided in the groove. When the first cup holder cover plate (3) or the second cup holder cover plate (4) is pressed down and released, the limiting block (711) is used to cooperate with the stop structure to lock or unlock. The stop structure includes a first fixing post (73) and a second fixing post (74). Multiple first fixing posts (73) are sequentially arranged along the circumferential direction of the groove wall, forming a first limiting groove (731) between adjacent first fixing posts (73). A limiting block (711) is inserted into the first limiting groove (731). A second limiting groove (732) is provided at the end of each first fixing post (73) facing the bottom of the groove. Multiple second fixing posts (74) are sequentially arranged along the circumferential direction of the bottom of the groove, with each second fixing post (74) corresponding to one of the first fixing posts (73). Each second fixing post (74) is provided with a groove corresponding to the second limiting groove (732). The third limiting groove (741) corresponding to the upper and lower positions has a first guide slope (743). The limiting block (711) is used to slide out of the first limiting groove (731) and enter the third limiting groove (741) along the first guide slope (743). A fourth limiting groove (742) corresponding to the upper and lower positions of the first limiting groove (731) is formed between adjacent second fixing posts (74). The fourth limiting groove (742) has a second guide slope (744). The limiting block (711) is used to slide out of the second limiting groove (732) and enter the fourth limiting groove (742) along the second guide slope (744). The limiting block (711) is inclined. The first fixed column (73) has a third guide slope (733) and a fourth guide slope (734) on both sides of the circumferential direction at the end facing the bottom of the groove. The third guide slope (733) and the first guide slope (743) form a first guide channel for the limiting block (711) to slide. The second guide slope (744) and one of the groove walls of the second limiting groove (732) form a second guide channel for the limiting block (711) to slide. The fourth guide slope (734) is used to guide the limiting block (711) into the first limiting groove (731).

2. The storage cup holder according to claim 1, characterized in that, The third lifting mechanism (8) includes a maze lock structure (81), a locking pin (82) and a second elastic element (83). The two ends of the second elastic element (83) are respectively connected to the cup holder housing (1) and the cup cylinder (2). The maze lock structure (81) is located on the upper part of the cup cylinder (2), and the locking pin (82) is located on the lower part of the cup holder housing (1). When the cup cylinder (2) is pressed down and released, the maze lock structure (81) is used to cooperate with the locking pin (82) to lock or unlock.

3. The storage cup holder according to claim 2, characterized in that, The maze lock structure (81) includes a first guide section (811), a connecting section (812), a second guide section (813), and a stop (814). The upper end of the first guide section (811) and the upper end of the second guide section (813) are connected by the connecting section (812). The connecting section (812) has a fifth limiting groove (8121) at one end near the first guide section (811), and the locking pin (82) is used to slide into the fifth limiting groove (8121) along the first guide section (811). The connecting section (812) has a sixth limiting groove (8122) at one end near the second guide section (813). The connecting section (812) has a sixth limiting groove (8122) at both ends. The portion between them is provided with a fifth guide slope (8123). The locking pin (82) is used to slide into the sixth limiting groove (8122) along the fifth guide slope (8123) and slide out of the sixth limiting groove (8122) along the second guide section (813). The stop block (814) is placed in the space enclosed by the first guide section (811), the connecting section (812) and the second guide section (813). The side of the stop block (814) facing the connecting section (812) is provided with a seventh limiting groove (8141). When the locking pin (82) slides to abut against the seventh limiting groove (8141), the labyrinth lock structure (81) and the locking pin (82) are locked relative to each other.

4. A car, characterized in that, Including the storage cup holder as described in any one of claims 1-3.

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