Cup holder assembly, auxiliary instrument panel and vehicle

Abstract

The invention discloses a cup stand assembly, an auxiliary fascia console and a vehicle, and relates to the technical field of vehicle manufacturing, the cup stand assembly comprises a cup stand body, a cup stand groove, a cup cover and a cup cover, the cup stand body is provided with a cup stand groove, the cup stand cover is provided with a control panel, the cup stand cover is movably installed on the cup stand body, and when the cup stand cover opens or closes the cup stand groove, the control panel is located outside the cup stand body. According to the cup stand assembly, the occupied space of the control panel on the auxiliary instrument panel is reduced, other functions of the auxiliary instrument panel can be set, when the cup stand cover opens or closes the cup stand groove, the control panel can be normally used, and the cup stand assembly is flexible, convenient and convenient to use and cannot conflict or interfere with the cup stand assembly.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of vehicle manufacturing, and in particular to a cup holder assembly, a sub-instrument panel having the cup holder assembly, and a vehicle having the sub-instrument panel. Background Art

[0002] The vehicle's secondary dashboard is equipped with a control panel and a cup holder. The control panel is convenient for user operation, and the cup holder is used to hold cups.

[0003] In the related art, the control panel and the cup holder occupy a large space, which makes the sub-instrument panel occupy a large space, inconvenient to operate, and limits the use of other functions of the sub-instrument panel. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The present invention aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, the present invention provides a cup holder assembly that reduces the space occupied by the control panel on the secondary instrument panel, facilitating the configuration of other functions on the secondary instrument panel. Furthermore, the control panel remains accessible whether the cup holder cover is open or closed, providing flexibility, convenience, and ease of use without conflict or interference with the cup holder assembly.

[0005] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a cup holder assembly includes: a cup holder body, in which a cup holder slot open upward is formed; a cup holder cover, on which a control panel is installed. The cup holder cover is movably mounted on the cup holder body, and the control panel is located outside the cup holder body when the cup holder cover opens or closes the cup holder slot.

[0006] According to the cup holder assembly of the embodiment of the present invention, by installing the control panel on the cup holder cover, the integration effect of the cup holder assembly is improved, the space occupied by the control panel on the auxiliary instrument panel is reduced, and it is convenient to set other functions on the auxiliary instrument panel. In addition, the control panel is located outside the cup holder body when the cup holder cover is opened or closed. Therefore, the control panel can be used normally when the cup holder cover is opened or closed. It is flexible and convenient to use and will not conflict with or interfere with the cup holder assembly.

[0007] According to the cup holder assembly of some embodiments of the present invention, the cup holder cover is configured to be rotatable relative to the cup holder body.

[0008] According to some embodiments of the cup holder assembly of the present invention, when the cup holder cover closes the cup holder slot, the control panel is located on the upper surface of the cup holder cover; and / or when the cup holder cover opens the cup holder slot, the control panel is located on the rear surface of the cup holder cover.

[0009] According to some embodiments of the cup holder assembly of the present invention, the cup holder body is provided with a first clamping portion, and the cup holder cover is provided with a second clamping portion. The cup holder cover is adapted to be engaged with the first clamping portion and the second clamping portion when the cup holder cover is rotated to close the cup holder slot.

[0010] According to some embodiments of the cup holder assembly of the present invention, the first clamping portion is configured as an electric clamping portion, and the electric clamping portion is adapted to selectively and actively engage and disengage with the second clamping portion after engaging with the second clamping portion.

[0011] According to some embodiments of the cup holder assembly of the present invention, the electric clamping portion is electrically connected to the control panel, and the control panel is used to control the clamping and separation of the electric clamping portion and the second clamping portion.

[0012] According to some embodiments of the cup holder assembly of the present invention, the control panel is connected to a first signal harness and at least one second signal harness, the first signal harness is used to electrically connect to the electric clamping portion, and the at least one second signal harness is used to electrically connect to electrical components outside the cup holder body.

[0013] According to some embodiments of the cup holder assembly of the present invention, the cup holder assembly further includes an elastic member, which is respectively connected to the cup holder body and the cup holder cover, and the elastic member is used to push the cup holder cover to open when the first clamping portion and the second clamping portion are clamped and separated.

[0014] According to some embodiments of the cup holder assembly of the present invention, the cup holder cover is rotatably mounted on the cup holder body via a rotating shaft, and the elastic member is constructed as a torsion spring sleeved outside the rotating shaft.

[0015] According to some embodiments of the cup holder assembly of the present invention, there are multiple rotating shafts, and the multiple rotating shafts are distributed at intervals; wherein, there are multiple elastic members, and the multiple elastic members are sleeved on the multiple rotating shafts in a one-to-one correspondence.

[0016] According to some embodiments of the cup holder assembly of the present invention, the cup holder assembly further includes a damping structure, and the damping structure is used to provide a damping force when the cup holder cover rotates and opens relative to the cup holder body.

[0017] According to some embodiments of the cup holder assembly of the present invention, the damping structure includes a driving gear and a damping gear, the driving gear is mounted on the cup holder cover, the damping gear is mounted on the cup holder body, and the driving gear is meshed with the damping gear.

[0018] According to some embodiments of the cup holder assembly of the present invention, the cup holder cover includes a cup holder upper cover and a cup holder lower cover, the cup holder lower cover is rotatably connected to the cup holder body, the cup holder upper cover and the cup holder lower cover are detachably connected, and the control panel is installed on the cup holder upper cover.

[0019] According to some embodiments of the cup holder assembly of the present invention, the cup holder lower cover is provided with a connecting portion, the connecting portion is configured to extend in a direction away from the cup holder upper cover, and the connecting portion is rotatably connected to the cup holder body.

[0020] According to some embodiments of the cup holder assembly of the present invention, there are at least two connecting portions, and the at least two connecting portions are spaced apart and distributed in the axial direction of the rotation axis of the cup holder cover.

[0021] According to some embodiments of the cup holder assembly of the present invention, the cup holder upper cover is provided with a first mounting groove, the first mounting groove is open upward, and the control panel is embedded in the first mounting groove.

[0022] According to some embodiments of the cup holder assembly of the present invention, the cup holder assembly further includes a cup holder gasket, which is suitable for being selectively placed in the cup holder groove.

[0023] According to some embodiments of the cup holder assembly of the present invention, the cup holder assembly further includes a decorative plate, which is detachably mounted on the upper side of the cup holder body. The decorative plate is provided with a clearance opening, which is located above the cup holder slot. The clearance opening is used to avoid the cup holder cover, and the cup holder cover is suitable for closing the clearance opening when the cup holder slot is closed.

[0024] The present invention also provides a secondary instrument panel.

[0025] A secondary instrument panel according to an embodiment of the present invention includes the cup holder assembly according to any one of the above embodiments.

[0026] The present invention also provides a vehicle.

[0027] A vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention includes the sub-instrument panel according to the above embodiment.

[0028] The advantages of the auxiliary instrument panel, the vehicle and the cup holder assembly described above are the same as those of the prior art and will not be described in detail here.

[0029] Additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows and, in part, will be obvious from the description which follows, or may be learned by practice of the present invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0030] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent and readily understood from the following description of the embodiments with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:

[0031] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a cup holder assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 1 (when open);

[0032] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a cup holder assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 (when closed);

[0033] Figure 3 is an exploded view of a cup holder assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0034] Figure 4 is a schematic structural diagram of a cup holder cover and a control panel according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0035] Figure 5is a schematic structural diagram of a cup holder upper cover and a control panel according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0036] Figure 6 is a schematic structural diagram of a cup holder lower cover according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0037] Figure 7 is a schematic structural diagram of a cup holder upper cover according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0038] Figure 8 is a structural diagram of a control panel according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0039] Figure 9 is an exploded view of a cup holder lower cover according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0040] Figure 10 Schematic diagram of the structure of the cup holder gasket and the cup holder body according to an embodiment of the present invention Figure 1 ;

[0041] Figure 11 Schematic diagram of the structure of the cup holder gasket and the cup holder body according to an embodiment of the present invention Figure 2 ;

[0042] Figure 12 is a schematic structural diagram of a decorative plate and a cup holder body according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0043] Figure 13 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the cup holder body according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 1 ;

[0044] Figure 14 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the cup holder body according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 ;

[0045] Figure 15 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the cup holder body according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 3 .

[0046] Reference numerals:

[0047] Cup holder assembly 100,

[0048] Cup holder body 1, cup holder slot 11, baffle 111, first clamping portion 12, second through hole 13, fixing slot 14, matching hole 15, third clamping portion 16, threaded through hole 17,

[0049] Cup holder cover 2, cup holder upper cover 21, first mounting groove 211, cup holder lower cover 22, connecting portion 221, second clamping portion 222, first through hole 23,

[0050] Control panel 3, first signal harness 31, second signal harness 32,

[0051] Rotating shaft 41, torsion spring 42, rotating shaft hole 43,

[0052] Driving gear 51, damping gear 52,

[0053] Cup holder gasket 6 , decorative plate 7 , avoidance opening 71 , connecting piece 72 . DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0054] The following describes embodiments of the present invention in detail. Examples of the embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals throughout represent the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are intended only to explain the present invention and are not to be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0055] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential" and the like indicate orientations or positional relationships based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply 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 limiting the present invention. In addition, features defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of such features. In the description of the present invention, unless otherwise specified, "multiple" means two or more.

[0056] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, the terms "mounted," "connected," and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they may refer to fixed, detachable, or integral connections; mechanical or electrical connections; direct or indirect connections through an intermediate medium; and internal communication between two components. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention based on the specific circumstances.

[0057] Unless otherwise specified, the front-to-back direction in this application is the longitudinal direction of the vehicle, that is, the X direction; the left-right direction is the lateral direction of the vehicle, that is, the Y direction; and the up-down direction is the vertical direction of the vehicle, that is, the Z direction.

[0058] Reference below Figures 1-15The cup holder assembly 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention is described. The cup holder assembly 100 reduces the space occupied by the control panel 3 on the secondary instrument panel, making it easier to configure other functions on the secondary instrument panel. Moreover, the control panel 3 can be used normally when the cup holder cover 2 opens or closes the cup holder slot 11, which is flexible, convenient, and easy to use without conflicting with or interfering with the cup holder assembly 100.

[0059] like Figures 1-15 As shown, a cup holder assembly 100 according to one embodiment of the present invention includes a cup holder body 1 and a cup holder cover 2 .

[0060] The cup holder body 1 is the main structural component for supporting the cup. A cup holder groove 11 that is open upward is formed in the cup holder body 1. That is, the interior of the cup holder body 1 is hollow to form the cup holder groove 11, and the cup holder groove 11 is open upward, so that the user can place the cup into the cup holder groove 11 to stably support the cup.

[0061] The cup holder cover 2 is equipped with a control panel 3 . The cup holder cover 2 is movably mounted on the cup holder body 1 . When the cup holder cover 2 opens or closes the cup holder slot 11 , the control panel 3 is located outside the cup holder body 1 .

[0062] Specifically, the cup holder cover 2 is used to close the cup holder slot 11. The cup holder cover 2 is movably mounted on the cup holder body 1, that is, the cup holder cover 2 can move within a certain range relative to the cup holder body 1 to open or close the cup holder slot 11. For example, when the cup holder body 1 is not needed to place a cup, the cup holder cover 2 can be covered on the upper side of the cup holder slot 11 to close the cup holder slot 11, so that the cup holder slot 11 is in a closed state. When the cup holder body 1 is needed to place a cup, the cup holder cover 2 can move relative to the cup holder body 1 to open the cup holder slot 11, so that the cup holder slot 11 is in an open state and can be used to place a cup.

[0063] The cup holder cover 2 is mounted with a control panel 3. That is, the control panel 3 is mounted on the cup holder cover 2, eliminating the need to occupy additional space for the control panel 3. This improves the integration of the cup holder assembly 100 and reduces the space occupied by the control panel 3 on the secondary instrument panel, facilitating the configuration of other functions on the secondary instrument panel. Furthermore, when the cup holder cover 2 opens or closes the cup holder slot 11, the control panel 3 remains outside the cup holder body 1. In other words, when the cup holder cover 2 moves relative to the cup holder body 1 to open or close the cup holder slot 11, the cup holder cover 2 moves with the control panel 3. However, the control panel 3 remains outside the cup holder body 1, ensuring that the control panel 3 remains accessible and flexible, ensuring ease of use. It also prevents any interference or clash with the cup holder assembly 100, which could prevent the control panel 3 from being properly accessed.

[0064] According to the cup holder assembly 100 of the embodiment of the present invention, by installing the control panel 3 on the cup holder cover 2, the integration effect of the cup holder assembly 100 is improved, the space occupied by the control panel 3 on the auxiliary instrument panel is reduced, and the auxiliary instrument panel is conveniently provided with other functions. Moreover, when the cup holder cover 2 opens or closes the cup holder slot 11, the control panel 3 is located outside the cup holder body 1. Therefore, the control panel 3 can be used normally when the cup holder cover 2 opens or closes the cup holder slot 11, which is flexible, convenient, and easy to use without conflicting with or interfering with the cup holder assembly 100.

[0065] In some embodiments, the cup holder cover 2 is configured to be rotatable relative to the cup holder body 1 .

[0066] That is, the cup holder cover 2 and the cup holder body 1 can rotate relative to each other, and the cup holder cover 2 can rotate flexibly within a certain range relative to the cup holder body 1 to open or close the cup holder slot 11 .

[0067] For example, when the cup holder cover 2 is rotated clockwise by a certain angle relative to the cup holder body 1, the cup holder cover 2 can be moved away from the cup holder groove 11 to open the cup holder groove 11. When the cup holder cover 2 is rotated counterclockwise by a certain angle relative to the cup holder body 1, the cup holder cover 2 can be positioned on the upper side of the cup holder groove 11 to close the cup holder groove 11.

[0068] In some embodiments, as Figure 2 As shown, when the cup holder cover 2 closes the cup holder slot 11 , the cup holder cover 2 is in a horizontal position, and the control panel 3 is located on the upper surface of the cup holder cover 2 . At this time, the user can directly operate the control panel 3 above the cup holder cover 2 .

[0069] Therefore, when the cup holder slot 11 is in the closed state, the control panel 3 can be used normally to operate corresponding functions.

[0070] In other embodiments, Figure 1 As shown, when the cup holder cover 2 opens the cup holder slot 11, the cup holder cover 2 moves from a horizontal placement state to a vertical placement state. The control panel 3 is located on the rear surface of the cup holder cover 2 and is not blocked or interfered with by the cup holder body 1. At this time, the user can directly operate the control panel 3 from the rear of the cup holder cover 2.

[0071] Therefore, when the cup holder cover 2 rotates relative to the cup holder body 1 and drives the control panel 3 to move together so that the cup holder slot 11 is in a closed state, the control panel 3 can also be used normally to operate corresponding functions.

[0072] In actual design, Figure 2As shown, the control panel 3 can be disposed at the front of the cup holder cover 2. In this way, when the cup holder cover 2 is rotated and flipped back to a vertical position, the control panel 3 will not be blocked by the cup holder body 1, so that the control panel 3 can continue to operate even when the cup holder slot 11 is in the open position.

[0073] In other embodiments, the control panel 3 can be constructed as a liquid crystal display, a control screen with physical buttons, a touch screen without physical buttons, or a screen with other control structure collections. The control panel 3 can include display functions and control functions.

[0074] In some embodiments, as Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the cup holder body 1 is provided with a first clamping portion 12 , and the cup holder cover 2 is provided with a second clamping portion 222 . The cup holder cover 2 is adapted to be clamped and matched with the first clamping portion 12 and the second clamping portion 222 when the cup holder slot 11 is rotated to close the cup holder cover 2 .

[0075] That is, the first clamping portion 12 is matched with the second clamping portion 222. When the cup holder cover 2 is rotated to close the cup holder slot 11, the first clamping portion 12 can be clamped into the second clamping portion 222 or the second clamping portion 222 can be clamped into the first clamping portion 12, thereby realizing the clamping cooperation between the first clamping portion 12 and the second clamping portion 222. In this way, the cup holder cover 2 can always be kept in a tightly closed state, preventing the cup holder slot 11 from being opened due to accidental rotation of the cup holder cover 2, thereby improving the closing stability and reliability of the cup holder cover 2 to the cup holder slot 11.

[0076] In actual design, the first clamping portion 12 and the second clamping portion 222 can be constructed as a clamping slot and a buckle, a clamping hook and a clamping hole, a clamping protrusion and a clamping hole, etc.

[0077] In some embodiments, the first clamping portion 12 is configured as an electric clamping portion, and the electric clamping portion is adapted to selectively and actively engage and disengage with the second clamping portion 222 after engaging with the second clamping portion 222 .

[0078] Specifically, if Figure 3 As shown, the first clamping portion 12 is constructed as an electric clamping portion. After the electric clamping portion is clamped and matched with the second clamping portion 222, the cup holder cover 2 closes the cup holder slot 11, and the cup holder slot 11 is in a closed state. When the cup holder slot 11 needs to be opened, the electric clamping portion can actively clamp and separate from the second clamping portion 222 under electric drive, and then the cup holder cover 2 can be rotated to open the cup holder slot 11. When the cup holder slot 11 needs to be closed again, the cup holder cover 2 can be manually rotated, that is, the cup holder cover 2 can be manually pressed downward to rotate the cup holder cover 2 again to close the cup holder slot 11. At the same time, the second clamping portion 222 will automatically clamp and match with the electric clamping portion again, so that the cup holder cover 2 remains in a stable closed state.

[0079] In some embodiments, the electric clamping portion is electrically connected to the control panel 3 , and the control panel 3 is used to control the clamping and separation of the electric clamping portion and the second clamping portion 222 .

[0080] That is to say, the electric clamping part can transmit electrical signals or currents to the control panel 3. When a cup needs to be placed, the control panel 3 can be manipulated so that the control panel 3 sends a cup holder opening instruction to the electric clamping part. After receiving the instruction, the electric clamping part will automatically open to separate from the second clamping part 222, so that the second clamping part 222 is released and can leave the electric clamping part, and then the cup holder cover 2 can be rotated to open the cup holder slot 11.

[0081] Therefore, the control panel 3 actively controls the electric clamping portion and the second clamping portion 222 to engage or disengage, thereby realizing the automatic opening of the cup holder slot 11 , which is flexible, convenient, simple and reliable.

[0082] In some embodiments, the control panel 3 is connected to a first signal harness 31 and at least one second signal harness 32 . The first signal harness 31 is used to electrically connect to the electric clamping portion, and the at least one second signal harness 32 is used to electrically connect to electrical components outside the cup holder body 1 .

[0083] That is to say, a first signal harness 31 can be set up, and the first signal harness 31 is used to electrically connect with the electric clamping part, that is, the control panel 3 is electrically connected with the electric clamping part through the first signal harness 31 to control the electric clamping part and realize the active clamping and separation of the electric clamping part and the second clamping part 222.

[0084] One, two, three or even more second signal harnesses 32 can be provided, at least one second signal harness 32 being used to electrically connect to electrical components outside the cup holder body 1, that is, at least one second signal harness 32 can be electrically connected to a refrigerator, an air conditioner, a central armrest, a seat, etc., thereby realizing electrical connection between the control panel 3 and the refrigerator, the air conditioner, the central armrest, the seat, etc., so that the control panel 3 can actively control electrical components such as the refrigerator, the air conditioner, the central armrest, the seat, etc. by operating the control panel 3, which is flexible, convenient, and functionally rich, thereby improving the diversity of the control functions of the control panel 3.

[0085] Specifically, if Figure 5 As shown, taking the example of setting a first signal harness 31 and a second signal harness 32, and the second signal harness 32 being electrically connected to the refrigerator, a display module and physical control buttons can be set on the control panel 3, the display module can be constructed as a liquid crystal display screen, and the control buttons can include a cup opening button, a refrigerator power button, a refrigerator heating button, and a refrigerator cooling button.

[0086] Thus, the cup holder cover 2 can be controlled by pressing the cup holder opening button, so that the electric clamping part can be actively clamped and separated from the second clamping part 222, and the cup holder cover 2 can be rotated to open the cup holder slot 11; the refrigerator can be opened and closed by pressing the refrigerator switch button, so that the refrigerator can start or stop working; the temperature inside the refrigerator can be increased by pressing the refrigerator heating button; the temperature inside the refrigerator can be reduced by pressing the refrigerator cooling button.

[0087] In actual design, Figure 9 As shown, a first hole 23 may be provided on the cup holder cover 2, as shown in FIG. Figure 11 As shown, a second through-hole 13 is provided in the cup holder body 1. The first signal harness 31 and the second signal harness 32 can be integrated into a harness assembly. The harness assembly originates from the control panel 3, passes through the gap in the cup holder cover 2, passes through the first through-hole 23 and the second through-hole 13, and then reaches the rear of the cup holder body 1. At this point, the harness assembly can be divided into the first signal harness 31 and the second signal harness 32. The first signal harness 31 can be connected to electrical components outside the cup holder body 1, while the second signal harness 32 can be routed around the side of the cup holder body 1 to connect to the electric clamping portion. In addition, the edges of the first through-hole 23 and the second through-hole 13 can be rounded to reduce wire jamming and wear on the harness, thereby increasing the harness's service life.

[0088] like Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, a fixing groove 14 can also be provided on the cup holder body 1 , and the electric clamping part can be fixed at the fixing groove 14 and electrically connected to the second signal harness 32 , ensuring the position of the electric clamping part is stable, which is conducive to achieving clamping cooperation with the second clamping part 222 .

[0089] In some embodiments, the cup holder assembly 100 further includes an elastic member connected to the cup holder body 1 and the cup holder cover 2 , respectively. The elastic member is used to push the cup holder cover 2 to open when the first clamping portion 12 and the second clamping portion 222 are engaged or disengaged.

[0090] Specifically, the elastic member can be deformed to generate elastic force and pre-store elastic force. One end of the elastic member can be connected to the cup holder body 1, and the other end of the elastic member can be connected to the cup holder cover 2. When the cup holder cover 2 closes the cup holder slot 11, the elastic member can be deformed to generate elastic force and pre-store elastic force. At the same time, the first clamping portion 12 and the second clamping portion 222 will overcome the elastic pre-tightening force of the elastic member to achieve the clamping fit of the first clamping portion 12 and the second clamping portion 222, thereby achieving the closed lock between the cup holder cover 2 and the cup holder slot 11. When the first clamping portion 12 and the second clamping portion 222 are clamped and separated, the elastic member will return to its initial state, and the cup holder cover 2 will open and leave the cup holder body 1 under the drive of the elastic pre-tightening force, thereby achieving the opening of the cup holder slot 11.

[0091] Therefore, the elastic pre-tightening force is released by the elastic member, so that the cup holder cover 2 can be opened quickly without manual opening, which is flexible and convenient, and improves convenience.

[0092] In actual design, a rubber pad may be provided on the second clamping portion 222 to reduce wear of the first clamping portion 12 , thereby improving the durability of the first clamping portion 12 and reducing maintenance costs.

[0093] In some embodiments, the cup holder cover 2 is rotatably mounted on the cup holder body 1 via a rotating shaft 41 , and the elastic member is constructed as a torsion spring 42 sleeved outside the rotating shaft 41 .

[0094] That is to say, the cup holder cover 2 and the cup holder body 1 can be rotated relative to each other via the rotating shaft 41. Figure 6 、 Figure 9 and Figure 10 As shown, a rotating shaft hole 43 is provided on the cup holder cover 2, and a matching hole 15 is provided on the cup holder body 1. The rotating shaft hole 43 and the matching hole 15 are adapted to the rotating shaft 41, so that the rotating shaft 41 can pass through the rotating shaft hole 43 and the matching hole 15 in sequence and can rotate in the rotating shaft hole 43 and the matching hole 15 to realize the rotational connection between the cup holder cover 2 and the cup holder body 1.

[0095] The elastic member is constructed as a torsion spring 42 sleeved on the outside of the rotating shaft 41. Figure 6 As shown, the torsion spring 42 is sleeved outside the rotating shaft 41, one end of the torsion spring 42 extends out in a straight line and is connected to the cup holder body 1, and the other end of the torsion spring 42 is bent and connected to the cup holder cover 2, so that the torsion spring 42 is connected to the cup holder body 1 and the cup holder cover 2 respectively. Therefore, when the cup holder cover 2 closes the cup holder groove 11, the torsion spring 42 undergoes elastic torsion deformation under the action of the cup holder cover 2 and the cup holder body 1, and pre-stores elastic force during the deformation process, and then when the first clamping portion 12 is separated from the second clamping portion 222, the cup holder cover 2 will be The cup holder cover 2 rotates around the rotating shaft 41 under the action of the cup holder cover 2 until the cup holder groove 11 is fully opened to place the cup, and the cup holder cover 2 is stable and no longer rotates. At this time, the cup holder cover 2 is stable in the open state. When it is necessary to close the cup holder cover 2, the cup holder cover 2 can be manually pressed forward to rotate the cup holder cover 2 around the rotating shaft 41 until the cup holder cover 2 is rotated to the first clamping portion 12 and the second clamping portion 222 are engaged with each other, the cup holder groove 11 is fully closed, the cup holder cover 2 is stable and no longer rotates. At this time, the cup holder cover 2 is stable in the closed state.

[0096] In actual design, Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, a third engaging portion 16 may also be provided on the cup holder body 1. The cup holder cover 2 is adapted to engage with the first engaging portion 12 and the third engaging portion 16 when the cup holder cover 2 is rotated to open the cup holder slot 11. In other words, the first engaging portion 12 and the third engaging portion 16 are adapted to engage with each other. When the cup holder cover 2 is rotated to a vertical position to open the cup holder slot 11, the first engaging portion 12 can engage with the third engaging portion 16, or the third engaging portion 16 can engage with the first engaging portion 12. This achieves the engaging engagement between the first engaging portion 12 and the third engaging portion 16, thereby allowing the cup holder cover 2 to always remain in a stable open position, preventing the cup holder slot 11 from being closed due to accidental rotation of the cup holder cover 2, and thus improving the stability and reliability of the cup holder cover 2 in opening the cup holder slot 11.

[0097] It should be noted that the cup holder cover 2 can also be rotatably mounted on the cup holder body 1 by means of screw drive, cable drive, rack and pinion drive, etc.

[0098] In some embodiments, there are multiple rotating shafts 41, and the multiple rotating shafts 41 are distributed at intervals, that is, the rotating shafts 41 can be set to two, three or even more, and the multiple rotating shafts 41 are distributed at a certain distance. In this way, the cup holder cover 2 can be rotatably mounted on the cup holder body 1 at multiple positions through the multiple rotating shafts 41, thereby improving the overall rotation reliability and stability of the cup holder cover 2.

[0099] Among them, there are multiple elastic members, and the multiple elastic members are correspondingly mounted on the multiple rotating shafts 41, that is, the elastic members can be set to two, three or even more, and the number of elastic members set corresponds to the number of rotating shafts 41 set, so that the multiple elastic members are correspondingly mounted on the multiple rotating shafts 41, that is, each rotating shaft 41 is equipped with an elastic member, and then the cup holder cover 2 can rotate around its respective rotating shafts 41 under the action of the multiple elastic members, so as to realize the rapid opening and closing of the cup holder cover 2 and prevent the cup holder cover 2 from rotating unstably or tilting.

[0100] Specifically, if Figure 9 As shown, two rotating shafts 41 and two elastic members are provided. The two rotating shafts 41 are respectively installed on the left and right sides of the cup holder cover 2. The two elastic members are sleeved on the two rotating shafts 41 in a one-to-one correspondence, so that the left and right sides of the cup holder cover 2 can be rotatably installed on the cup holder body 1, so that the cup holder cover 2 as a whole can be stably opened or closed.

[0101] In some embodiments, the cup holder assembly 100 further includes a damping structure for providing a damping force when the cup holder cover 2 rotates and opens relative to the cup holder body 1 .

[0102] Therefore, when the cup holder cover 2 is rotated and opened relative to the cup holder body 1, the damping force provided by the damping structure can offset the rapid energy release of the elastic member, making the opening process smooth and slow, and preventing the elastic member from suddenly rebounding and causing the cup holder cover 2 to suddenly bounce up. This can prevent the cup holder cover 2 from suddenly rebounding and hitting the cup holder body 1 and other structures, causing noise, and also prevent damage to the control panel 3 installed on the cup holder cover 2.

[0103] In some embodiments, the damping structure includes a driving gear 51 and a damping gear 52 . The driving gear 51 is mounted on the cup holder cover 2 , and the damping gear 52 is mounted on the cup holder body 1 . The driving gear 51 is meshed with the damping gear 52 .

[0104] Specifically, if Figure 9 、 Figure 12 and Figure 14 As shown, the damping structure includes a driving gear 51 and a damping gear 52. The driving gear 51 can be fixedly mounted on the cup holder cover 2, and the driving gear 51 is located next to the rotating shaft 41 and spaced apart from the rotating shaft 41. The damping gear 52 can be fixedly mounted on the cup holder body 1. The driving gear 51 meshes with the damping gear 52, and the driving gear 51 meshes with the outer periphery of the damping gear 52. Therefore, when the cup holder cover 2 rotates to open or close relative to the cup holder body 1, under the pushing action of the elastic member, the driving gear 51 can rotate around the rotating shaft 41 and interact with the damping gear 52 to produce a damping effect, thereby hindering the rapid rotation of the driving gear 51, thereby controlling the cup holder cover. 2, so that the movement speed and force of the cup holder cover 2 are stable and slow, avoiding damage, collision and shaking caused by excessive movement of the cup holder cover 2. When the cup holder cover 2 moves to the extreme position, that is, the fully opened or closed position, the driving gear 51 and the damping gear 52 can absorb part of the impact energy, reduce the collision force between the cup holder cover 2 and the cup holder body 1, protect the cup holder structure from damage, and effectively reduce the noise generated by the collision, making the operation quieter. In addition, the damping gear 52 also makes the cup holder cover 2 have a certain damping feeling during the user's manual operation, so that the user can control the movement of the cup holder cover 2 more accurately, thereby improving the comfort and convenience of operation.

[0105] In some embodiments, the cup holder cover 2 includes a cup holder upper cover 21 and a cup holder lower cover 22 . The cup holder lower cover 22 is rotatably connected to the cup holder body 1 . The cup holder upper cover 21 and the cup holder lower cover 22 are detachably connected. The control panel 3 is installed on the cup holder upper cover 21 .

[0106] Specifically, if Figure 6 and Figure 7As shown, the cup holder cover 2 includes a cup holder upper cover 21 and a cup holder lower cover 22. The cup holder upper cover 21 is located on the upper side, and the cup holder lower cover 22 is located on the lower side. The cup holder lower cover 22 is rotatably connected to the cup holder body 1, that is, the cup holder lower cover 22 can rotate relative to the cup holder body 1, and the cup holder upper cover 21 is installed on the upper side of the cup holder lower cover 22 and can rotate with the cup holder lower cover 22.

[0107] The cup holder upper cover 21 and the cup holder lower cover 22 are detachably connected, that is, they can be connected by plug-in connection, snap connection, protrusion connection, bolt connection, screw connection, etc. This facilitates installation and removal of the cup holder upper cover 21. If the cup holder upper cover 21 is damaged, it can be quickly replaced and repaired, which is flexible and convenient. The control panel 3 is mounted on the cup holder upper cover 21 to facilitate user operation of the control panel 3.

[0108] In some embodiments, the cup holder lower cover 22 is provided with a connecting portion 221 . The connecting portion 221 is configured to extend in a direction away from the cup holder upper cover 21 , and the connecting portion 221 is rotatably connected to the cup holder body 1 .

[0109] Specifically, if Figure 6 As shown, a connecting portion 221 is provided on the cup holder lower cover 22, and the connecting portion 221 is configured to extend in a direction away from the cup holder upper cover 21, as shown in FIG. Figure 1 As shown in the upper and lower directions, the connecting portion 221 extends downward and is rotatably connected to the cup holder body 1. That is, the connecting portion 221 rotates relative to the cup holder body 1 to drive the cup holder cover 2 to rotate relative to the cup holder body 1, thereby achieving the opening or closing of the cup holder cover 2. The rotating shaft 41, the first clamping portion 12, and the driving gear 51 can be disposed on the connecting portion 221.

[0110] In some embodiments, there are at least two connecting portions 221 , and the at least two connecting portions 221 are spaced apart and distributed in the axial direction of the rotation axis 41 of the cup holder cover 2 .

[0111] That is, the number of the connecting parts 221 can be set to two, three or more, and at least two connecting parts 221 are spaced apart and distributed in the axial direction of the rotation axis 41 of the cup holder cover 2, so as to facilitate the synchronous rotation of the at least two connecting parts 221 and realize the stable opening or closing of the cup holder cover 2.

[0112] Specifically, if Figure 6 As shown, two connecting portions 221 are provided, and the two connecting portions 221 are spaced apart and distributed in the axial direction of the rotation axis of the cup holder cover 2, as shown in FIG. Figure 1 As shown in the left-right direction, the two connecting parts 221 are respectively located on the left and right sides of the cup holder cover 2 , and both connecting parts 221 are located axially of the rotation axis of the cup holder cover 2 , so that the cup holder cover 2 can rotate in the front-back direction.

[0113] In some embodiments, the cup holder upper cover 21 is provided with a first mounting groove 211 . The first mounting groove 211 is open upward, and the control panel 3 is embedded in the first mounting groove 211 .

[0114] Specifically, if Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, a first mounting groove 211 is provided on the cup holder cover 21. The first mounting groove 211 is open upwards and is adapted to the shape and size of the control panel 3. Figure 7 The first mounting groove 211 shown in the figure is a rectangular groove, and the control panel 3 is a rectangular body. The depth of the first mounting groove 211 should match the thickness of the control panel 3, so that the control panel 3 can be embedded in the first mounting groove 211, so that the upper surface of the control panel 3 is flush with the upper surface of the cup holder cover 21, thereby improving the structural aesthetics of the cup holder assembly 100 and reducing the abruptness and space occupation of the control panel 3.

[0115] Furthermore, since the control panel 3 is directly mounted in the first mounting groove 211 without using any other fixing structure to mount the control panel 3, the control panel 3 can be removed without removing the cup holder body 1 during the actual disassembly process, thereby simplifying the disassembly and assembly steps, simplifying the structure, facilitating assembly and maintenance, and improving durability.

[0116] In some embodiments, the cup holder assembly 100 further includes a cup holder gasket 6 , which is adapted to be selectively placed in the cup holder groove 11 .

[0117] Specifically, if Figure 10 and Figure 11 As shown, the cup holder assembly 100 further includes a cup holder gasket 6 , the shape of which matches the shape of the cup holder groove 11 , so that the cup holder gasket 6 can be placed in the cup holder groove 11 to reduce the depth of the cup holder groove 11 to meet the user's usage needs.

[0118] Among them, Figure 11 As shown, the lower portion of the cup holder slot 11 is smaller in size, and the upper portion is larger in size. The lower portion of the cup holder slot 11 can be set to a cylindrical shape, a polygonal column shape, etc., and the upper portion of the cup holder slot 11 can be set to a rectangular body or other structural shapes. A baffle 111 is provided in the middle of the cup holder slot 11, and the baffle 111 divides the cup holder slot 11 into two cavities. The cup holder gasket 6 can be selectively placed on the baffle 111 to adjust the depth of the cup holder slot 11. For example, when the cup holder cover 2 is in the open state, the cup holder gasket 6 can be placed on the baffle 111 to lower the depth of the cup holder slot 11, thereby making it easier for users to access items of lower height. When the user needs to place a cup or item of higher height, the cup holder gasket 6 can be removed from the cup holder slot 11.

[0119] Therefore, by selectively placing the cup holder gasket 6 in the cup holder groove 11 , the depth of the cup holder groove 11 can be flexibly adjusted, thereby improving user convenience and reducing the cost of the entire vehicle.

[0120] In actual design, for example, the total depth of the cup holder slot 11 can be set to 260 mm, the radius of the cylindrical cup holder slots 11 on both sides of the lower part is set to 70 mm, and the cup holder slot 11 in the upper part is set to a square body with a side length of 80 mm to increase the storage space of the upper cup holder slot 11 and store more items. The cup holder gasket 6 can be placed at a height of 160 mm, thereby reducing the depth of the cup holder slot 11 from 260 mm to 160 mm. Of course, the total depth of the cup holder slot 11 and the placement height of the cup holder gasket 6 can be flexibly set according to actual conditions and are not limited to those described in this embodiment.

[0121] In some embodiments, the cup holder assembly 100 further includes a decorative panel 7, which is detachably mounted on the upper side of the cup holder body 1. The decorative panel 7 is provided with a clearance opening 71, which is located above the cup holder slot 11. The clearance opening 71 is used to avoid the cup holder cover 2, and the cup holder cover 2 is adapted to close the clearance opening 71 when the cup holder slot 11 is closed.

[0122] Specifically, if Figure 12 and Figure 15 As shown, the cup holder assembly 100 further includes a decorative panel 7, which is a decorative panel 7 on the auxiliary instrument panel and can enhance the aesthetics of the auxiliary instrument panel. The decorative panel 7 is mounted on the upper side of the cup holder body 1 to cover the cup holder body 1. The decorative panel 7 can be detachably mounted on the cup holder body 1, that is, the decorative panel 7 can be connected to the cup holder body 1 by a detachable connection method such as plug connection, snap connection, thread connection, hook connection, and convex connection. Figure 12 and Figure 15 In the figure, a threaded connection is used as an example for explanation. A connector 72 is provided on the decorative plate 7, and a threaded through hole 17 is provided on the cup holder body 1. The connector 72 with an external thread can pass through the threaded through hole 17 to realize a threaded connection between the decorative plate 7 and the cup holder body 1. In this way, the decorative plate 7 can be easily installed and removed for replacement and maintenance.

[0123] Among them, Figure 12 As shown, the decorative panel 7 is provided with an escape opening 71, which is located above the cup holder slot 11. The escape opening 71 is constructed as a rectangular opening, which is adapted to the shape and size of the cup holder cover 2, so that the cup holder cover 2 can flexibly move in the escape opening 71 to open and close the cup holder slot 11. When the cup holder cover 2 closes the cup holder slot 11, the escape opening 71 is closed to prevent external dust, foreign matter, etc. from entering the cup holder slot 11.

[0124] The present invention also provides a secondary instrument panel.

[0125] The auxiliary instrument panel according to an embodiment of the present invention includes the cup holder assembly 100 according to any one of the above embodiments.

[0126] According to the auxiliary instrument panel of the embodiment of the present invention, by providing the aforementioned cup holder assembly 100, the space occupied by the control panel 3 on the auxiliary instrument panel is reduced, which facilitates the configuration of other functions on the auxiliary instrument panel. Moreover, when the cup holder cover 2 opens or closes the cup holder slot 11, the control panel 3 is located outside the cup holder body 1. Therefore, the control panel 3 can be used normally regardless of whether the cup holder cover 2 opens or closes the cup holder slot 11. This is flexible and convenient, and is easy to use without conflicting with or interfering with the cup holder assembly 100.

[0127] It should be noted that the cup holder assembly 100 can also be set on the main instrument, seat armrest or other structures, and can be flexibly set according to actual needs, and is not limited to the embodiment described above.

[0128] The present invention also provides a vehicle.

[0129] A vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention includes the sub-instrument panel according to the above embodiment.

[0130] According to the vehicle of the embodiment of the present invention, by providing a sub-instrument panel that occupies a small space, the riding space can be freed up to improve the riding comfort of passengers, and it is conducive to integrating more functions on the sub-instrument panel, making it easier for the driver to access and operate, thereby improving operational convenience and functional diversity.

[0131] Throughout this specification, reference to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "illustrative embodiments," "examples," "specific examples," or "some examples" means that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in conjunction with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, illustrative uses 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 any one or more embodiments or examples.

[0132] While embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions, and variations may be made to the embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the invention, and that the scope of the invention is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A cup holder assembly, characterized in that: include: A cup holder body (1), wherein an upwardly open cup holder groove (11) is formed in the cup holder body (1); A cup holder cover (2) is provided with a control panel (3), the cup holder cover (2) is movably mounted on the cup holder body (1), and the control panel (3) is located outside the cup holder body (1) when the cup holder cover (2) opens or closes the cup holder slot (11).

2. The cup holder assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cup holder cover (2) is arranged to be rotatable relative to the cup holder body (1).

3. The cup holder assembly according to claim 2, wherein: When the cup holder cover (2) closes the cup holder slot (11), the control panel (3) is located on the upper surface of the cup holder cover (2); And / or, when the cup holder cover (2) opens the cup holder slot (11), the control panel (3) is located on the rear surface of the cup holder cover (2).

4. The cup holder assembly according to claim 2, wherein: The cup holder body (1) is provided with a first clamping portion (12), and the cup holder cover (2) is provided with a second clamping portion (222). The cup holder cover (2) is adapted to be clamped and matched with the first clamping portion (12) and the second clamping portion (222) when the cup holder cover (2) is rotated to close the cup holder slot (11).

5. The cup holder assembly according to claim 4, characterized in that: The first clamping portion (12) is configured as an electric clamping portion, and the electric clamping portion is adapted to selectively and actively engage and disengage with the second clamping portion (222) after engaging with the second clamping portion (222).

6. The cup holder assembly according to claim 5, characterized in that: The electric clamping portion is electrically connected to the control panel (3), and the control panel (3) is used to control the clamping and separation of the electric clamping portion and the second clamping portion (222).

7. The cup holder assembly according to claim 6, wherein: The control panel (3) is connected to a first signal harness (31) and at least one second signal harness (32), wherein the first signal harness (31) is used for electrically connecting to the electric clamping portion, and the at least one second signal harness (32) is used for electrically connecting to an electrical component outside the cup holder body (1).

8. The cup holder assembly according to claim 4, wherein: It also includes an elastic member, which is respectively connected to the cup holder body (1) and the cup holder cover (2), and is used to push the cup holder cover (2) to open when the first clamping portion (12) and the second clamping portion (222) are clamped and separated.

9. The cup holder assembly according to claim 8, wherein: The cup holder cover (2) is rotatably mounted on the cup holder body (1) via a rotating shaft (41), and the elastic member is constructed as a torsion spring (42) sleeved outside the rotating shaft (41).

10. The cup holder assembly according to claim 9, wherein: There are multiple rotating shafts (41), and the multiple rotating shafts (41) are distributed at intervals; There are multiple elastic members, and the multiple elastic members are sleeved on the multiple rotating shafts (41) in a one-to-one correspondence.

11. The cup holder assembly according to claim 2, wherein: It also comprises a damping structure, which is used to provide a damping force when the cup holder cover (2) is rotated and opened relative to the cup holder body (1).

12. The cup holder assembly according to claim 11, wherein: The damping structure comprises a driving gear (51) and a damping gear (52); the driving gear (51) is mounted on the cup holder cover (2); the damping gear (52) is mounted on the cup holder body (1); and the driving gear (51) is meshed with the damping gear (52).

13. The cup holder assembly according to claim 2, wherein: The cup holder cover (2) comprises a cup holder upper cover (21) and a cup holder lower cover (22); the cup holder lower cover (22) is rotatably connected to the cup holder body (1); the cup holder upper cover (21) and the cup holder lower cover (22) are detachably connected; and the control panel (3) is mounted on the cup holder upper cover (21).

14. The cup holder assembly according to claim 13, wherein: The cup holder lower cover (22) is provided with a connecting portion (221), the connecting portion (221) is configured to extend in a direction away from the cup holder upper cover (21), and the connecting portion (221) is rotatably connected to the cup holder body (1).

15. The cup holder assembly according to claim 14, wherein: There are at least two connecting portions (221), and at least two connecting portions (221) are spaced apart and distributed in the axial direction of the rotation axis (41) of the cup holder cover (2).

16. The cup holder assembly according to claim 13, wherein: The cup holder upper cover (21) is provided with a first mounting groove (211), the first mounting groove (211) is open upward, and the control panel (3) is embedded in the first mounting groove (211).

17. The cup holder assembly according to claim 1, wherein: It also includes a cup holder gasket (6), which is suitable for being selectively placed in the cup holder groove (11).

18. The cup holder assembly according to claim 1, wherein: The cup holder body (1) further comprises a decorative plate (7) which is detachably mounted on the upper side of the cup holder body (1). The decorative plate (7) is provided with a clearance opening (71) which is located above the cup holder slot (11). The clearance opening (71) is used to avoid the cup holder cover (2), and the cup holder cover (2) is adapted to close the clearance opening (71) when the cup holder slot (11) is closed.

19. A secondary instrument panel, characterized in that: The cup holder assembly comprises the cup holder assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 18.

20. A vehicle, characterized in that: Including the auxiliary instrument panel as claimed in claim 19.

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