Auxiliary fascia console cup holder structure and vehicle

Abstract

The invention provides an auxiliary fascia console cup stand structure. The auxiliary fascia console cup stand structure comprises an auxiliary fascia console body, an electric control clamping mechanism and an electric control switch. The top wall of the auxiliary instrument panel body is provided with a cup groove which is sunken downwards, and a containing space is formed in the auxiliary instrument panel body and located around the cup groove. The electric control clamping mechanism is arranged in the containing space and electrically connected with a vehicle ECU, the electric control clamping mechanism is provided with a plurality of telescopic clamping ends distributed in the circumferential direction of the cup groove at intervals, and all the telescopic clamping ends penetrate into the cup groove in the radial direction of the cup groove; the electric control switch is electrically connected with a vehicle ECU; the electric control switch controls the electric control clamping mechanism to act through a vehicle ECU, so that all the telescopic clamping ends synchronously output clamping force according to a set value so as to clamp the water cup in the cup groove in a matched mode, or all the telescopic clamping ends synchronously retract to release the water cup. According to the auxiliary fascia console cup holder structure, a cup is convenient to take and place, friction and abnormal sound are avoided, and the stable clamping effect can be kept for a long time.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention belongs to the technical field of vehicle interior structure, and in particular relates to a secondary instrument panel cup holder structure and a vehicle. Background Art

[0002] The car's auxiliary instrument panel is installed between the front driver and co-pilot seats. Usually, a cup holder for placing water cups is provided on the auxiliary instrument panel. Since the size and shape of the cup holder are fixed, while the sizes and shapes of water cups are different, the size of the cup holder needs to be designed to be larger. In this case, the water cup placed in the cup holder will shake or jump in bumpy road conditions, acceleration and deceleration, and over speed bumps, causing the water cup to collide with the cup holder and produce abnormal noise in the car. In severe bumps, the water cup may even jump out, affecting driving safety.

[0003] At present, in order to solve the problem of unstable fixation of the water cup in the cup holder, a method adopted is to use a mechanical clamping device to clamp the water cup placed in the cup holder. Commonly used mechanical clamping devices are mostly elastic clamping mechanisms based on springs, torsion springs or elastic rings. Although this structure can fix the water cup, it is not conducive to the smooth removal of the water cup, and it is easy to wear and scratch the water cup during the process of taking and placing the water cup, and produce abnormal noise in the car; in addition, this clamping mechanism is prone to mechanical wear after long-term use, which leads to a decrease in the clamping force of the water cup, thereby affecting the user experience. Summary of the invention

[0004] The embodiment of the present invention provides a secondary instrument panel cup holder structure, aiming to solve the problems of the existing cup holder clamping mechanism that it is inconvenient to take out and put out a cup, is easy to wear and produce abnormal noise in the car, and has a short stable service life.

[0005] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the technical solution adopted by the present invention is: in the first aspect, a sub-instrument panel cup holder structure is provided, including a sub-instrument panel body, an electric-controlled clamping mechanism, and an electric-controlled switch; the top wall of the sub-instrument panel body is provided with a downwardly recessed cup groove, and the sub-instrument panel body has a accommodating space around the cup groove; the electric-controlled clamping mechanism is arranged in the accommodating space and is electrically connected to the vehicle ECU, and the electric-controlled clamping mechanism has a plurality of telescopic clamping ends distributed at intervals along the circumference of the cup groove, and each telescopic clamping end penetrates into the cup groove along the radial direction of the cup groove; the electric-controlled switch is arranged on the sub-instrument panel body and is electrically connected to the vehicle ECU; wherein the electric-controlled switch controls the action of the electric-controlled clamping mechanism through the vehicle ECU, so that each telescopic clamping end synchronously outputs a clamping force according to a set value to cooperate in clamping the water cup in the cup groove, or makes each telescopic clamping end synchronously retract to release the water cup.

[0006] In combination with the first aspect, in a possible implementation, the electrically controlled clamping mechanism includes an air pump and a plurality of telescopic pneumatic parts; the air pump is electrically connected to the vehicle ECU; the plurality of telescopic pneumatic parts are distributed at intervals along the circumference of the cup groove and are all connected to the air pump; wherein the telescopic ends of the respective telescopic pneumatic parts are synchronously telescoped and extended under the drive of the air pump, and the telescopic end of each telescopic pneumatic part is inserted into the cup groove to form a telescopic clamping end.

[0007] In some embodiments, the electrically-controlled clamping mechanism also includes a pressure detection element electrically connected to the vehicle ECU, and the pressure detection element is used to detect the pressure value of the telescopic pneumatic part on the water cup and feed it back to the vehicle ECU, wherein when the pressure value is lower than a set value, the vehicle ECU controls the air pump to pressurize the telescopic pneumatic part until the pressure value reaches the set value.

[0008] Exemplarily, the telescopic pneumatic part is provided with a first air pipe and a second air pipe respectively connected to the output end of the air pump; when the air pump supplies air to the telescopic pneumatic part through the first air pipe, the second air pipe is emptied and the telescopic end of the telescopic pneumatic part is extended to press the water cup; when the air pump supplies air to the telescopic pneumatic part through the second air pipe, the first air pipe is emptied and the telescopic end of the telescopic pneumatic part is retracted to release the water cup.

[0009] By way of example, the pressure detection element includes an air pressure sensor connected to at least one first air pipe.

[0010] In some embodiments, each first air pipe and each second air pipe is connected to the air pump through a solenoid valve; the solenoid valve has a first state in which each first air pipe is connected to the air pump and each second air pipe is emptied, and also has a second state in which each first air pipe is emptied and each second air pipe is connected to the air pump; wherein the solenoid valve is electrically connected to the vehicle ECU and is controlled by an electronically controlled switch to switch between the first state and the second state.

[0011] In combination with the first aspect, in a possible implementation, a peripheral wall of the cup groove has a plurality of sliding holes spaced apart along its circumference, and each telescopic clamping end passes through each sliding hole and extends into the cup groove.

[0012] Exemplarily, the peripheral wall of the cup groove forms a groove around each sliding hole, and a clamping plate is provided at the end of the telescopic clamping end. When the telescopic clamping end releases the water cup, the clamping plate is embedded in the groove.

[0013] For example, a flexible pad is provided on the plate surface of the clamping plate facing the inside of the cup groove, and when each telescopic clamping end cooperates to clamp the water cup, the flexible pad fits against the peripheral wall of the water cup.

[0014] The beneficial effect of the auxiliary instrument panel cup holder structure provided by the present invention is that compared with the prior art, with the auxiliary instrument panel cup holder structure of the present invention, after the water cup is placed in the cup groove, the electric control switch is operated to send an electric signal to the vehicle ECU, and after receiving the electric signal, the vehicle ECU controls the electric control clamping mechanism to output a driving force, and the telescopic clamping end extends toward the center of the cup groove under the driving force and applies a pressing force to the peripheral wall of the water cup according to a set value, so that a plurality of telescopic clamping ends spaced along the circumference of the cup groove cooperate to clamp the water cup, and when the water cup is taken out, the electric control switch can be operated to control the electric control clamping mechanism to move in the opposite direction through the vehicle ECU, so that each telescopic clamping end retracts and releases the water cup; since the electric control clamping mechanism is in a released state during the process of taking and placing the water cup, mutual wear and abnormal noise between the electric control clamping mechanism and the telescopic clamping end can be avoided during the process of taking and placing the water cup; since the clamping force of the electric control clamping mechanism on the water cup is controlled by the vehicle ECU, it can be ensured that the clamping force can always be applied to the water cup according to the set value, thereby avoiding the problem of a decrease in the clamping force due to mechanical wear after long-term use, ensuring a long-term stable clamping effect, and improving the user experience.

[0015] In a second aspect, an embodiment of the present invention further provides a vehicle, comprising the above-mentioned auxiliary instrument panel cup holder structure.

[0016] The beneficial effect of the vehicle provided by the present invention is that, compared with the prior art, the above-mentioned auxiliary instrument panel cup holder structure is adopted, which can avoid mutual wear and abnormal noise between the telescopic clamping end and the cup during the process of taking and placing the cup, and can also avoid the problem of reduced clamping force due to mechanical wear after long-term use, thereby ensuring a long-term stable clamping effect and improving the user experience. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of a cup holder structure of a secondary instrument panel provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

[0018] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of a top view of a cup holder structure of a secondary instrument panel provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 3 For along Figure 2 Schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure along the AA line;

[0020] Figure 4 For along Figure 3 Schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure along the middle BB line;

[0021] Figure 5 for Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the local enlarged structure at C in the middle;

[0022] Figure 6 This is a block diagram of the working principle of the auxiliary instrument panel cup holder structure provided by an embodiment of the present invention.

[0023] In the figure: 10, auxiliary instrument panel body; 100, cup groove; 101, slide hole; 102, groove; 11, accommodating space; 20, electric control clamping mechanism; 200, telescopic clamping end; 201, clamping plate; 202, flexible pad; 21, air pump; 22, telescopic pneumatic part; 221, first air pipe; 222, second air pipe; 23, solenoid valve; 24, air pressure sensor; 30, electric control switch; 40, water cup; 50, vehicle ECU. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0024] In order to make the technical problems, technical solutions and beneficial effects to be solved by the present invention more clearly understood, the present invention is further described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention.

[0025] It should be noted that when an element is referred to as being "disposed on" another element, it may be directly on another element or indirectly on another element. It should be understood that the orientation or positional relationship indicated by the terms "length", "width", "upper", "lower", "front", "back", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", etc. is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, which is only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation of the present invention. The terms "first" and "second" are only used for descriptive purposes and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of technical features indicated. Thus, the features defined as "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the features. In the description of the present invention, the meanings of "multiple" and "several" are two or more, unless otherwise clearly and specifically defined.

[0026] Please also read Figures 1 to 6Now, the auxiliary instrument panel cup holder structure provided by the present invention is described. The auxiliary instrument panel cup holder structure includes an auxiliary instrument panel body 10, an electric control clamping mechanism 20, and an electric control switch 30; the top wall of the auxiliary instrument panel body 10 is provided with a cup groove 100 which is recessed downward, and the auxiliary instrument panel body 10 has a containing space 11 around the cup groove 100; the electric control clamping mechanism 20 is arranged in the containing space 11 and is electrically connected to the vehicle ECU 50, and the electric control clamping mechanism 20 has a plurality of telescopic clamping ends 200 which are distributed along the circumference of the cup groove 100 at intervals, and each telescopic clamping end 200 penetrates into the cup groove 100 along the radial direction of the cup groove 100; the electric control switch 30 is arranged on the auxiliary instrument panel body 10 and is electrically connected to the vehicle ECU 50; wherein the electric control switch 30 controls the action of the electric control clamping mechanism 20 through the vehicle ECU 50, so that each telescopic clamping end 200 synchronously outputs a clamping force according to a set value to cooperate with clamping the water cup 40 in the cup groove 100, or makes each telescopic clamping end 200 synchronously retract to release the water cup 40.

[0027] It should be noted that, in this embodiment, the electric control switch 30 can be a button switch or a toggle switch with at least two gears arranged on the surface of the auxiliary instrument panel body 10. When the electric control switch 30 is in different gears, the vehicle ECU 50 sends corresponding control instructions to the electric control clamping mechanism 20; each telescopic clamping end 200 of the electric control clamping mechanism 20 is at the middle height position of the cup groove 100. When the vehicle ECU 50 controls the electric control clamping mechanism 20 to move, each telescopic clamping end 200 is synchronously extended toward the center of the cup groove 100, or synchronously retracted, and the electric control switch 30 is in different gears. When the telescopic clamping end 200 is extended, it will press against the peripheral wall of the water cup 40 placed in the cup groove 100. Since each telescopic clamping end 200 is distributed along the circumference of the cup groove 100, each telescopic clamping end 200 forms a pressing force at each circumferential angle of the water cup 40 after being extended, thereby clamping the water cup 40. When the water cup 40 needs to be taken out, the electric control switch 30 is switched to the corresponding gear position. At this time, the vehicle ECU 50 controls the electric control clamping mechanism 20 to move in the reverse direction, that is, each telescopic clamping end 200 retracts in the reverse direction to release the water cup 40.

[0028] It should be explained here that the way in which the vehicle ECU 50 controls the clamping force of the electric-controlled clamping mechanism 20 when clamping the water cup 40 can be achieved based on a set value preset to the vehicle ECU 50. Specifically, the set value can be the action amplitude of the electric-controlled clamping mechanism 20. For example, the set value is the extension length of the telescopic clamping end 200. The electric-controlled clamping mechanism 20 uses a motor as a power source and a transmission member to drive the telescopic clamping end 200 to extend or shorten. Therefore, the extension length is converted into the output angle of the motor. The vehicle ECU 50 controls the output angle of the motor to extend the telescopic clamping end 200 to the set value, thereby achieving stable clamping of the water cup 40. It should be understood here that Yes, by changing the set value preset in the vehicle ECU 50, it is possible to adapt to water cups 40 of different sizes; for example: the set value is the pressure value of the telescopic clamping end 200 on the water cup 40. Specifically, the pressure sensor can be used to monitor the real-time pressure value on the telescopic clamping end 200 and feed it back to the vehicle ECU 50. When the detected pressure value reaches the set value, the electronically controlled clamping mechanism 20 stops moving to ensure that the telescopic clamping end 200 stably clamps the water cup 40. In this case, no matter whether the size of the water cup 40 changes or the mechanical structure of the telescopic clamping end 200 wears, it will not affect the pressure of the telescopic clamping end 200 on the water cup 40, thereby ensuring a stable clamping effect on the water cup 40.

[0029] Compared with the prior art, the auxiliary instrument panel cup holder structure provided in this embodiment is that after the water cup 40 is placed in the cup groove 100, the electric control switch 30 is operated to send an electric signal to the vehicle ECU 50. After receiving the electric signal, the vehicle ECU 50 controls the electric control clamping mechanism 20 to output a driving force. Under the driving force, the telescopic clamping end 200 extends toward the center of the cup groove 100 and applies a pressing force to the peripheral wall of the water cup 40 according to a set value, so that the multiple telescopic clamping ends 200 distributed at intervals along the circumference of the cup groove 100 cooperate to clamp the water cup 40. When the water cup 40 is taken out, the electric control switch 30 can be operated to control the electric control clamping mechanism 20 through the vehicle ECU 50. The mechanism 20 acts in the reverse direction, thereby retracting each telescopic clamping end 200 to release the water cup 40; since the electric-controlled clamping mechanism 20 is in a released state during the process of taking and placing the water cup 40, mutual wear and abnormal noise between the water cup 40 and the telescopic clamping end 200 can be avoided during the process of taking and placing the water cup 40; since the clamping force of the electric-controlled clamping mechanism 20 on the water cup 40 is controlled by the vehicle ECU 50, it can ensure that the clamping force can always be applied to the water cup 40 according to the set value, thereby avoiding the problem of reduced clamping force due to mechanical wear after long-term use, ensuring long-term stable clamping effect, and improving the user experience.

[0030] In some embodiments, see Figure 4 and Figure 6The electrically controlled clamping mechanism 20 includes an air pump 21 and a plurality of telescopic pneumatic parts 22; the air pump 21 is electrically connected to the vehicle ECU 50; the plurality of telescopic pneumatic parts 22 are distributed at intervals along the circumference of the cup groove 100, and are all connected to the air pump 21; wherein, the telescopic ends of the respective telescopic pneumatic parts 22 are synchronously telescoped under the drive of the air pump 21, and the telescopic ends of the respective telescopic pneumatic parts 22 are all inserted into the cup groove 100 to form a telescopic clamping end 200.

[0031] The telescopic pneumatic part 22 can be specifically a cylinder, and the electric-controlled clamping mechanism 20 can include one air pump 21 or multiple air pumps 21. Here, four cylinders are distributed at intervals of 90 degrees around the cup groove 100, and two cylinders are matched with the same air pump 21, that is, two air pumps 21 are used as power sources for explanation: the vehicle ECU 50 controls the two air pumps 21 to start or stop at the same time according to the electrical signal of the electric control switch 30. When the water cup 40 needs to be clamped, the air pump 21 discharges high-pressure gas to the first end of the cylinder (i.e., the end away from the extended end of the cylinder rod), and the second end of the cylinder (i.e., the end close to the extended end of the cylinder rod) is connected to the outside. The connection is emptying, so that the cylinder rod of the cylinder extends out and presses against the peripheral wall of the water cup 40 under the action of the pressure difference on both sides of the piston. When the water cup 40 needs to be released, the air pump 21 discharges high-pressure gas to the second end of the cylinder, and the first end of the cylinder is emptied, so that the cylinder rod retracts in the opposite direction under the action of the pressure difference on both sides of the piston to make the end of the cylinder rod away from the water cup 40; the control of the pressure value of the cylinder on the water cup 40 can be achieved by detecting the force value through a pressure sensor arranged at the end of the cylinder rod, or by detecting the air pressure through an air pressure sensor 24 arranged at the high-pressure air port of the air pump 21 or the first end of the cylinder and converting it into a pressure value to achieve control.

[0032] In this embodiment, the electrically-controlled clamping mechanism 20 also includes a pressure detection element electrically connected to the vehicle ECU 50, and the pressure detection element is used to detect the pressure value of the telescopic pneumatic part 22 on the water cup 40 and feed it back to the vehicle ECU 50. When the pressure value is lower than the set value, the vehicle ECU 50 controls the air pump 21 to pressurize the telescopic pneumatic part 22 until the pressure value reaches the set value.

[0033] Here, the pressure detection element can be the pressure sensor mentioned above arranged at the telescopic end of the telescopic pneumatic part 22, or it can be an air pressure sensor 24 arranged at the high-pressure air port of the air pump 21 or the air path of the telescopic pneumatic part 22; through the pressure detection element, the pressure value of the telescopic pneumatic part 22 pressing on the water cup 40 can be monitored in real time and fed back to the vehicle ECU50, and the vehicle ECU50 compares the pressure value with the set value, and when the pressure value is lower than the set value, controls the air pump 21 to replenish air pressure to the telescopic pneumatic part 22, thereby increasing the pressure value. After the pressure value reaches the set value, the vehicle ECU50 controls the air pump 21 to stop working and maintain the pressure. This not only avoids the situation where the clamping force of the water cup 40 is insufficient due to mechanical wear, but also can achieve stable clamping for water cups 40 of different sizes without adjusting the parameters of the vehicle ECU50, thereby improving the user experience.

[0034] Specifically, see Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 6 In this embodiment, the telescopic pneumatic member 22 is provided with a first air pipe 221 and a second air pipe 222 respectively connected to the output end of the air pump 21; when the air pump 21 supplies air to the telescopic pneumatic member 22 through the first air pipe 221, the second air pipe 222 is emptied and the telescopic end of the telescopic pneumatic member 22 is extended to press the water cup 40; when the air pump 21 supplies air to the telescopic pneumatic member 22 through the second air pipe 222, the first air pipe 221 is emptied and the telescopic end of the telescopic pneumatic member 22 is retracted to release the water cup 40. The pressure detection element includes an air pressure sensor 24 connected to at least one first air pipe 221.

[0035] Since there is no need to control the force when releasing the water cup 40, it is only necessary to set an air pressure sensor 24 on the first air pipe 221. Moreover, since the telescopic drive parts operate synchronously and are commonly connected to the air pump 21, when an air pressure sensor 24 is set on one of the first air pipes 221, the air intake pressure of the corresponding telescopic pneumatic part 22 can be monitored in real time through the air pressure sensor 24. When each first air pipe 221 is connected to the high-pressure air port of the air pump 21, the air intake pressure of each telescopic pneumatic part 22 will eventually tend to be consistent, thereby determining whether the clamping force on the water cup 40 meets the set conditions. Of course, it should be understood here that when two or more air pumps 21 are used in the above manner, at least one first air pipe 221 corresponding to each air pump 21 should be provided with an air pressure sensor 24 to ensure that the pressure values ​​of each telescopic pneumatic part 22 on the water cup 40 are balanced.

[0036] In addition, it should be noted that the elastic clamping method of the prior art also has differences in clamping force for water cups 40 of different sizes. For example, a larger water cup 40 has a greater clamping force, which makes it inconvenient to take and put the water cup 40 and causes severe wear. A smaller water cup 40 has a smaller clamping force, and the clamping and fixing effect of the water cup 40 is relatively poor. Moreover, the elastic clamping method of the prior art is not ideal in terms of clamping stability for non-cylindrical water cups 40.

[0037] In view of the above problems, the cup holder structure of the present embodiment is for a conventional cylindrical water cup 40, and the telescopic range of each telescopic clamping member is consistent to achieve stable clamping of the water cup 40. However, for a non-cylindrical water cup 40, when clamping, the extension lengths of each telescopic clamping member will be different, and the extension length of the telescopic end of the telescopic clamping member depends on the intake air pressure. For example, for an elliptical cylindrical water cup 40, in the initial stage of the clamping action, each telescopic pneumatic member 22 acts synchronously. When the telescopic pneumatic member 22 corresponding to the elliptical major axis direction of the water cup 40 presses against the water cup 40, the air in the first air pipe 221 connected to the telescopic pneumatic member 22 is moved. The air pressure rises, and the air pump 21 begins to preferentially intake air into other first air pipes 221 with lower air pressure, causing the corresponding telescopic pneumatic parts 22 to continue to move until the telescopic ends of all telescopic pneumatic parts 22 are pressed against the peripheral wall of the water cup 40. Then, the air pressures in each first air pipe 221 rise synchronously and tend to be consistent, thereby forming a circumferentially stable and balanced clamping force on the peripheral wall of the water cup 40; that is to say, it can stably clamp not only cylindrical water cups 40 of different sizes, but also non-cylindrical water cups 40, thereby broadening the adaptability of clamping water cups 40 of different sizes and shapes, and helping to improve the user experience and vehicle quality.

[0038] On the basis of the above, see Figure 4 In this embodiment, each first air pipe 221 and each second air pipe 222 are connected to the air pump 21 through the solenoid valve 23; the solenoid valve 23 has a first state in which each first air pipe 221 is connected to the air pump 21 and each second air pipe 222 is emptied, and also has a second state in which each first air pipe 221 is emptied and each second air pipe 222 is connected to the air pump 21; wherein the solenoid valve 23 is electrically connected to the vehicle ECU 50, and is controlled by the electronically controlled switch 30 to switch between the first state and the second state.

[0039] It should be understood that the solenoid valve 23 can be an integrated solenoid valve 23 designed for each telescopic pneumatic part 22 and connected as a whole to achieve synchronous action, which is equivalent to each telescopic pneumatic part 22 being connected to the air pump 21 through a two-position four-way valve. Here, the working principle of one of the telescopic pneumatic parts 22 is described: Figure 6The first air port of the solenoid valve 23 is connected to the high-pressure air port of the air pump 21, the second air port is connected to the first air pipe 221, the third air port is connected to the second air pipe 222, and the fourth air port is an exhaust port connected to the outside; specifically, in the first state, the solenoid valve 23 is in a state in which the first air port and the second air port are connected, and the third air port and the fourth air port are connected. At this time, the high-pressure gas enters the telescopic pneumatic part 22 from the first air pipe 221 in turn and is exhausted from the second air pipe 222; in the second state, the solenoid valve 23 is switched to a state in which the first air port and the third air port are connected, and the second air port and the fourth air port are connected. At this time, the high-pressure gas enters the telescopic pneumatic part 22 from the second air pipe 222 and is exhausted from the first air pipe 221.

[0040] By operating the electric control switch 30, a corresponding electrical signal is sent to the vehicle ECU 50, and the vehicle ECU 50 sends a corresponding action instruction to the solenoid valve 23 based on the electrical signal, so that the solenoid valve 23 switches between the first state and the second state, thereby achieving the clamping or release of the water cup 40. The control logic is simple and the action is stable and reliable.

[0041] It is important to understand that, see Figure 3 and Figure 5 In this embodiment, the peripheral wall of the cup groove 100 is provided with a plurality of sliding holes 101 spaced apart along the circumference thereof, and each telescopic clamping end 200 passes through each sliding hole 101 and extends into the cup groove 100. Specifically, the sliding hole 101 and the telescopic clamping end 200 are slidably matched, so that the sliding hole 101 supports and guides the telescopic clamping end 200, thereby improving the movement stability of the telescopic clamping end 200.

[0042] In order to prevent the telescopic clamping end 200 from interfering with the taking and placing operation of the water cup 40, as shown in FIG. Figure 5 As shown, in this embodiment, the peripheral wall of the cup groove 100 forms a groove 102 around each slide hole 101, and a clamping plate 201 is provided at the end of the telescopic clamping end 200. When the telescopic clamping end 200 releases the water cup 40, the clamping plate 201 is embedded in the groove 102. The clamping plate 201 can increase the contact area with the water cup 40, thereby improving the clamping stability of the water cup 40. When taking and placing the water cup 40, the clamping plate 201 can be embedded in the groove 102, thereby ensuring that the inner peripheral wall of the cup groove 100 is neat and has no protrusions, which can improve the convenience of taking and placing the water cup 40.

[0043] It should be noted that in this embodiment, a flexible pad 202 is provided on the plate surface of the clamping plate 201 facing the inside of the cup groove 100, and when each telescopic clamping end 200 cooperates to clamp the water cup 40, the flexible pad 202 fits against the peripheral wall of the water cup 40. The flexible pad 202 can be a rubber pad, and by providing the flexible pad 202 in contact with the water cup 40, direct contact between the clamping plate 201 and the peripheral wall of the water cup 40 and frictional damage to each other can be avoided, which is conducive to improving the user experience.

[0044] Based on the same inventive concept, Figures 1 to 6 It is understood that an embodiment of the present application also provides a vehicle, including the above-mentioned auxiliary instrument panel cup holder structure.

[0045] Compared with the prior art, the vehicle provided in this embodiment adopts the above-mentioned auxiliary instrument panel cup holder structure, which can avoid mutual wear and abnormal noise between the water cup 40 and the telescopic clamping end 200 during the process of taking and placing the water cup 40, and can also avoid the problem of reduced clamping force due to mechanical wear caused by long-term use, thereby ensuring long-term stable clamping effect and improving the user experience.

[0046] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included in the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. The auxiliary instrument panel cup holder structure is characterized by: include: The auxiliary instrument panel body (10) has a top wall provided with a cup groove (100) that is recessed downwards, and the auxiliary instrument panel body (10) has a receiving space (11) around the cup groove (100); An electrically controlled clamping mechanism (20) is disposed in the accommodating space (11) and is electrically connected to a vehicle ECU (50), wherein the electrically controlled clamping mechanism (20) comprises a plurality of telescopic clamping ends (200) spaced apart along the circumference of the cup groove (100), and each of the telescopic clamping ends (200) penetrates into the cup groove (100) along the radial direction of the cup groove (100); An electric control switch (30) is arranged on the auxiliary instrument panel body (10) and is electrically connected to the vehicle ECU (50); The electric control switch (30) controls the electric control clamping mechanism (20) to operate through the vehicle ECU (50), so that each of the telescopic clamping ends (200) synchronously outputs a clamping force according to a set value to clamp the water cup (40) in the cup groove (100), or each of the telescopic clamping ends (200) retracts to release the water cup (40).

2. The auxiliary instrument panel cup holder structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The electrically controlled clamping mechanism (20) comprises: An air pump (21) electrically connected to the vehicle ECU (50); A plurality of telescopic pneumatic parts (22) are distributed at intervals along the circumference of the cup groove (100) and are all connected to the air pump (21); The telescopic ends of the telescopic pneumatic parts (22) are synchronously telescopically extended and retracted under the drive of the air pump (21), and the telescopic end of each telescopic pneumatic part (22) penetrates into the cup groove (100) to form a telescopic clamping end (200).

3. The auxiliary instrument panel cup holder structure as claimed in claim 2, characterized in that: The electrically controlled clamping mechanism (20) further comprises a pressure detection element electrically connected to the vehicle ECU (50), the pressure detection element being used to detect a pressure value of the telescopic pneumatic part (22) on the water cup (40) and to feed back the pressure value to the vehicle ECU (50), wherein when the pressure value is lower than a set value, the vehicle ECU (50) controls the air pump (21) to pressurize the telescopic pneumatic part (22) until the pressure value reaches the set value.

4. The auxiliary instrument panel cup holder structure as claimed in claim 3, characterized in that: The telescopic pneumatic member (22) is provided with a first air pipe (221) and a second air pipe (222) respectively connected to the output end of the air pump (21); when the air pump (21) supplies air to the telescopic pneumatic member (22) through the first air pipe (221), the second air pipe (222) is emptied and the telescopic end of the telescopic pneumatic member (22) is extended to press against the water cup (40); when the air pump (21) supplies air to the telescopic pneumatic member (22) through the second air pipe (222), the first air pipe (221) is emptied and the telescopic end of the telescopic pneumatic member (22) is retracted to release the water cup (40).

5. The auxiliary instrument panel cup holder structure as claimed in claim 4, characterized in that: The pressure detection element comprises an air pressure sensor (24) connected to at least one of the first air pipes (221).

6. The auxiliary instrument panel cup holder structure as claimed in claim 4, characterized in that: Each of the first air pipes (221) and each of the second air pipes (222) are connected to the air pump (21) via an electromagnetic valve (23); the electromagnetic valve (23) has a first state in which each of the first air pipes (221) is connected to the air pump (21) and each of the second air pipes (222) is emptied, and also has a second state in which each of the first air pipes (221) is emptied and each of the second air pipes (222) is connected to the air pump (21); The solenoid valve (23) is electrically connected to the vehicle ECU (50) and is controlled by the electronically controlled switch (30) to switch between the first state and the second state.

7. The auxiliary instrument panel cup holder structure according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that: The peripheral wall of the cup groove (100) is provided with a plurality of sliding holes (101) spaced apart along its circumference, and each of the telescopic clamping ends (200) passes through each of the sliding holes (101) and extends into the cup groove (100).

8. The auxiliary instrument panel cup holder structure as claimed in claim 7, characterized in that: The peripheral wall of the cup groove (100) forms a groove (102) around each of the sliding holes (101); a clamping plate (201) is provided at the end of the telescopic clamping end (200); when the telescopic clamping end (200) releases the water cup (40), the clamping plate (201) is embedded in the groove (102).

9. The auxiliary instrument panel cup holder structure as claimed in claim 8, characterized in that: A flexible pad (202) is provided on the plate surface of the clamping plate (201) facing the inside of the cup groove (100); when each of the telescopic clamping ends (200) cooperates to clamp the water cup (40), the flexible pad (202) fits against the peripheral wall of the water cup (40).

10. A vehicle, characterized in that It comprises the auxiliary instrument panel cup holder structure as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 9.

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