Cup stand

Abstract

The invention discloses a cup stand which comprises a shell. The turning cover assembly comprises a cover plate, a first rotating shaft and a turning part, the first rotating shaft is arranged on the shell, and the turning part can move along a first preset path; and the guide locking structure is arranged on the overturning piece, the guide locking structure comprises a preset guide groove, a sliding piece and a supporting piece, the preset guide groove is provided with a first guide path, a second guide path, a first locking position and a second locking position, and the sliding piece can move in the preset guide groove. The guiding and locking structure comprising the preset guiding groove, the sliding piece and the supporting piece is arranged on the overturning piece, the overturning piece and the sliding piece are connected through the supporting piece, the sliding piece can move in the preset guiding groove along the first guiding path and the second guiding path, and accurate guiding and reliable locking of the sliding piece along with movement of the overturning piece are achieved; a traditional pressing type locking structure composed of a spring, a lock hook, a lock cylinder and a lock shell is replaced, the number of parts is effectively reduced, and the production and assembly cost of products is reduced.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of automotive interior, in particular to a cup holder. BACKGROUND

[0002] With the development of the automotive industry, consumers gradually increase the reliability requirements for automotive interior parts. The stability of the cup holder flip cover locking structure directly affects the use effect, and is the key to interior design.

[0003] At present, the cup holder flip cover of the automobile mostly adopts a press type locking structure, which realizes locking and opening through pressing. The press type locking structure is composed of spring, lock hook, lock core, lock shell and other parts, and relies on precise cooperation of parts to complete locking and unlocking. However, this structure has the defects of complex structure, high cost and poor locking reliability. SUMMARY

[0004] The purpose of the present application is to provide a cup holder to simplify the cup holder locking structure and improve the locking reliability.

[0005] The present application provides a cup holder, comprising: a housing, the housing having a receiving cavity for accommodating a cup body, the receiving cavity being formed with an opening on the housing; a flip cover assembly, the flip cover assembly comprising a cover plate, a first rotating shaft and a flip piece, the first rotating shaft being arranged on the housing, the cover plate being connected to one end of the flip piece, the other end of the flip piece being rotatably connected to the first rotating shaft, the flip piece being movable along a first predetermined path to cover or open the opening; a guide locking structure, the guide locking structure being arranged on the flip piece, the guide locking structure comprising a predetermined guide groove, a sliding piece and a support piece, one end of the support piece being fixed to the flip piece, the other end of the support piece being rotatably connected to the sliding piece, the predetermined guide groove having a first guide path, a second guide path, a first locking position and a second locking position, the sliding piece being movable in the predetermined guide groove; wherein: when the flip piece is located at the starting end of the first predetermined path, the sliding piece is located at the first locking position, when the flip piece moves towards the end of the first predetermined path, the sliding piece moves towards the second locking position through the first guide path, when the flip piece moves from the end of the first predetermined path towards the starting end of the first predetermined path, the sliding piece moves from the second locking position to the first locking position through the second guide path.

[0006] The cup holder as claimed in any one of the preceding claims, wherein preferably, the first guide path comprises a first transition zone, a lifting zone and a stop zone connected in sequence, the first transition zone is a straight section, the lifting zone is an upwardly inclined arc section, and the stop zone is an arc section.

[0007] The cup holder as claimed in any one of the preceding claims, wherein preferably, the second guide path comprises a second transition zone, a falling zone and a reset zone connected in sequence, the second transition zone is coincident with the stop zone, the falling zone is a downwardly inclined arc section, and the reset zone is an upwardly inclined arc section.

[0008] The cup holder as claimed in any one of the preceding claims, wherein preferably, the reset zone is provided with a reset guide groove at the end thereof, the reset guide groove is arranged opposite to the first locking position, and the reset guide groove has a guide surface through which the sliding member moves to the first locking position.

[0009] The cup holder as claimed in any one of the preceding claims, wherein preferably, the flip cover assembly further comprises a first elastic member, one end of the first elastic member is connected to the flip member, and the other end is connected to the rotating shaft.

[0010] The cup holder as claimed in any one of the preceding claims, wherein preferably, the inner wall of the accommodating cavity is provided with a clamping structure, the clamping structure is movable along a second preset path, and when the cup body is inserted into the accommodating cavity, the clamping structure moves to the end of the second preset path to clamp the cup body.

[0011] The cup holder as claimed in any one of the preceding claims, wherein preferably, the clamping mechanism comprises a clamping jaw and a second rotating shaft, the housing is provided with a mounting groove, the clamping jaw is at least partially accommodated in the mounting groove, the second rotating shaft is arranged on the housing, one end of the clamping jaw is rotationally connected to the second rotating shaft, and the second rotating shaft is closer to the inner wall surface of the housing than the mounting groove.

[0012] The cup holder as claimed in any one of the preceding claims, wherein preferably, the clamping mechanism further comprises a second elastic member, one end of the second elastic member is connected to the clamping jaw, and the other end is connected to the housing.

[0013] The cup holder as claimed in any one of the preceding claims, wherein preferably, the outer side wall of the housing is provided with a damping gear, and the outer periphery of the flip member is provided with a gear slot, the gear slot is engaged with the damping gear.

[0014] The cup holder as claimed in any one of the preceding claims, wherein preferably, the housing is provided with a shielding member, the shielding member is used to shield the gap between the cover plate and the accommodating cavity when the flip member moves along the first preset path, and the shielding member has a preset distance from the flip cover assembly.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the cup holder provided by the embodiment of the present application has the guide locking structure comprising the preset guide groove, the sliding member and the supporting member arranged on the turnover member, the supporting member connects the turnover member and the sliding member, the sliding member can move along the first guide path and the second guide path in the preset guide groove, the precise guide and reliable locking of the sliding member along with the movement of the turnover member are realized, the pressing type locking structure composed of the spring, the lock hook, the lock core and the lock shell is replaced, the number of parts is effectively reduced, the overall structure of the cup holder is simplified, and the production and assembly costs of the product are reduced. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0016] Figure 1 is a perspective view of the cup holder when the cover is opened, provided by the embodiment of the present application.

[0017] Figure 2 is a perspective view of the cup holder when the cover is closed, provided by the embodiment of the present application.

[0018] Figure 3 is a structural schematic view of the cover assembly and the guide locking structure, provided by the embodiment of the present application.

[0019] Figure 4 is a state schematic view of the guide locking structure when the turnover member is located at the starting end of the first preset path, provided by the embodiment of the present application.

[0020] Figure 5 is a moving path schematic view of the sliding member when the turnover member moves along the starting end of the first preset path, provided by the embodiment of the present application.

[0021] Figure 6 is a moving path schematic view of the sliding member when the turnover member moves to the end of the first preset path, provided by the embodiment of the present application.

[0022] Figure 7 is a moving path schematic view of the sliding member when the turnover member moves to the starting end of the first preset path, provided by the embodiment of the present application.

[0023] Figure 8 is a moving path schematic view of the sliding member when the turnover member returns to the starting end of the first preset path, provided by the embodiment of the present application.

[0024] Figure 9 is a top view of the shell when the cover plate is opened, provided by the embodiment of the present application.

[0025] Figure 10 is a perspective view of the clamping structure, provided by the embodiment of the present application.

[0026] Figure 11 is Figure 10 is a sectional view in the direction of A-A.

[0027] Figure 12 is a top view of the shell when the cover is closed, which is provided by the embodiment of the present application.

[0028] Figure 13 is Figure 12 is a sectional view in the direction of B-B in FIG. 1.

[0029] Explanation of reference signs: 10 - shell, 11 - accommodating cavity, 12 - opening, 13 - mounting groove; 20 - flip cover assembly, 21 - cover plate, 22 - first rotating shaft, 23 - flip piece, 24 - first elastic member, 25 - tooth groove; 30 - guide locking structure, 31 - preset guide groove, 311 - first guide path, 3111 - first transition area, 3112 - lifting area, 3113 - stop area, 312 - second guide path, 3121 - second transition area, 3122 - descending area, 3123 - reset area, 3124 - reset guide groove, 3125 - guide surface, 313 - first locking position, 314 - second locking position, 32 - sliding piece, 33 - support piece; 40 - clamping structure, 41 - clamping jaw, 42 - second rotating shaft, 43 - second elastic member; 50 - damping gear; 60 - shielding piece; 70 - cushion pad; 80 - electroplated decorative strip. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0030] The embodiments described below with reference to the drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the present application and cannot be explained as a limitation of the present application.

[0031] Referring to Figures 1 to 3 , the present application provides a cup holder, which comprises a shell 10, a flip cover assembly 20 and a guide locking structure 30, wherein: The shell 10 has an accommodating cavity 11 for accommodating a cup body, and the accommodating cavity 11 is formed with an opening 12 on the shell 10. The shell 10 serves as a basic load-bearing member of the cup holder and provides a mounting basis for the internal components of the cup holder. The accommodating cavity 11 defines an accommodating space inside the shell 10, and the size of the accommodating cavity 11 is adapted to the shape of a conventional cup body, so that the cup body can be stably supported and placed and fixed. The opening 12 is an opening for the accommodating cavity 11 to communicate with the external environment, and the cup body can be placed into the accommodating cavity 11 through the opening 12.

[0032] The flip cover assembly 20 is used to cover and open the opening 12, and has the functions of appearance decoration and structural protection. The flip cover assembly 20 comprises a cover plate 21, a first rotating shaft 22 and a flip piece 23. The first rotating shaft 22 is fixedly arranged on the shell 10, and serves as a rotating support component of the flip cover assembly 20, thereby providing a stable rotating fulcrum for the flip cover assembly 20 and defining a rotating axis of the flip cover assembly 20. The cover plate 21 is connected to one end of the flip piece 23, and the shape of the cover plate 21 is adapted to the contour of the opening 12, so that the cover plate 21 can completely cover the opening 12 in the closed state. The other end of the flip piece 23 is rotatably connected to the first rotating shaft 22. The flip piece 23 serves as a transmission support component of the flip cover assembly 20, and transmits the rotating support of the first rotating shaft 22 to the cover plate 21, and provides a mounting position for the guide locking structure 30 described below. The flip piece 23 is movable along a first preset path, which is a movement track of the flip piece 23 rotating around the axis of the first rotating shaft 22, thereby driving the cover plate 21 to rotate synchronously, so as to cover or open the opening 12, and complete the closing and opening actions of the cup holder opening 12.

[0033] The guide locking structure 30 is used to realize the positioning, locking and unlocking of the flip cover assembly 20, and replaces the traditional press-type locking structure, thereby simplifying the cup holder locking mechanism and improving the locking reliability. The guide locking structure 30 is arranged on the flip piece 23, and is moved synchronously with the flip piece 23, so as to ensure that the movement of the guide locking structure 30 and the flip cover assembly 20 is consistent.

[0034] Referring to FIGS. 1 to 3, Figure 3 and Figure 4 The guide locking structure 30 comprises a preset guide groove 31, a sliding piece 32 and a support piece 33. One end of the support piece 33 is fixed to the flip piece 23, and the support piece 33 is relatively fixed with the flip piece 23, so as to be synchronously displaced with the movement of the flip piece 23. The other end of the support piece 33 is rotatably connected to the sliding piece 32. This rotatable connection allows the sliding piece 32 to be adaptively rotated relative to the support piece 33, so as to adapt to the changes in the track of the preset guide groove 31 during movement, avoid movement jamming, and ensure the smoothness of the movement of the sliding piece 32.

[0035] Referring to FIGS. 1 to 3, Figures 5 to 7 The preset guide groove 31 is a groove-shaped structure formed on the flip piece 23. The internal contour of the preset guide groove 31 is pre-set according to the locking and resetting requirements of the flip cover assembly 20. The preset guide groove 31 has a first guide path 311, a second guide path 312, a first locking position 313 and a second locking position 314. The movement track and limit position of the sliding piece 32 are defined by the cooperation of different paths and locking positions.

[0036] The sliding member 32 is movable in the preset guide groove 31, and the sliding member 32 is a movement executing component of the guide locking structure 30, and the outer contour of the sliding member 32 is matched with the inner wall of the preset guide groove 31, and the sliding member 32 can smoothly slide along the inner wall of the guide groove. The support member 33 is preferably a stop shaft, and the rod-shaped structure of the support member 33 can provide stable rigid support for the entire guide locking structure 30. The sliding member 32 is preferably a stop pin, and the outer contour of the columnar structure of the sliding member 32 is matched with the inner wall of the preset guide groove 31, and the sliding member 32 can smoothly slide along the track of the preset guide groove 31. The stop shaft and the stop pin can form a matched shaft-pin cooperation structure, which is a core component for force transmission and movement execution in the guide locking structure 30, and replaces the conventional general support and sliding structure, so that the cooperation precision of the two is higher and the movement stability is stronger.

[0037] In the embodiments provided in the present application, the guide locking structure 30 cooperates with the flip cover assembly 20 to realize the complete locking and resetting work process. When the turnover member 23 is located at the starting end of the first preset path, the flip cover assembly 20 is in an initial state, and the cover plate 21 covers the opening 12. At this time, the sliding member 32 is located at the first locking position 313. The first locking position 313 limits the position of the sliding member 32, and then the transmission of the support member 33 and the turnover member 23 locks the flip cover assembly 20, so as to avoid accidental rotation of the flip cover assembly 20 under the action of external force, and ensure the stability of the cup holder closed state.

[0038] When an external force is applied to drive the turnover member 23 to move towards the end of the first preset path, the turnover member 23 drives the support member 33 and the sliding member 32 to move synchronously. In this process, the sliding member 32 moves from the first locking position 313 to the second locking position 314 through the first guide path 311. The first guide path 311 provides directional guidance for the movement of the sliding member 32, and restricts the movement track of the sliding member 32, so that the sliding member 32 moves smoothly according to the preset route, and the problems of deviation and jamming of the sliding member 32 are avoided. When the sliding member 32 moves to the second locking position 314, the second locking position 314 limits the position of the sliding member 32, and then locks the flip cover assembly 20 in the state that the opening 12 is opened. At this time, the turnover member 23 reaches the end of the first preset path, and the cover plate 21 completely opens the opening 12, which is convenient for the user to place or take the cup body.

[0039] When an external force is applied again to drive the flipping member 23 to move from the end of the first preset path to the beginning of the first preset path, the flip-cover assembly 20 performs a reset action. Driven by the flipping member 23 and the support member 33, the sliding member 32 disengages from the second locking position 314 and moves from the second locking position 314 to the first locking position 313 via the second guide path 312. The second guide path 312, in conjunction with the reset trajectory of the flip-cover assembly 20, provides directional guidance for the return movement of the sliding member 32, ensuring a smooth return. When the sliding member 32 returns to the first locking position 313, the flip-cover assembly 20 resets to its initial state, once again completing the covering and locking of the opening 12, thus realizing a complete working cycle of the cup holder flip-cover assembly 20.

[0040] Based on the above embodiments, the present invention can realize the opening and closing of the cup holder by the cooperation of the flip cover assembly 20 and the guide locking structure 30, without the need to set up a locking structure including springs, lock hooks, lock cylinders and other parts for locking, which reduces the complexity and cost of parts, saves assembly time, and cannot be forcibly unlocked in non-pressing areas, and the locking mechanism has high strength.

[0041] In one feasible implementation, refer to Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown (solid circles in the figure represent the start and end positions of the sliding member 32, and hollow circles represent the movement trajectory of the sliding member 32), the first guide path 311 includes a first transition area 3111, a lifting area 3112 and a stop area 3113 connected in sequence. The first transition area 3111 is a straight section, the lifting area 3112 is an upwardly inclined arc section, and the stop area 3113 is an arc section.

[0042] The first guide path 311 includes a first transition zone 3111, a lifting zone 3112, and a stop zone 3113 connected in sequence. Each section is arranged sequentially along the moving direction of the sliding member 32 from the first locking position 313 to the second locking position 314, and the adjacent sections transition smoothly, together forming a continuous guide trajectory that adapts to the opening movement of the flip member 23. This provides directional constraints for the opening movement of the sliding member 32 throughout the entire process, ensuring that the sliding member 32 moves smoothly along the preset trajectory, thereby driving the flip cover assembly 20 to complete a smooth opening action.

[0043] The first transition zone 3111 includes a first straight section and a second straight section. The first straight section and the second straight section are two continuous sub-sections of the first transition zone 3111. Together, they constitute the initial guide structure for the sliding member 32 to enter the first guide path 311, replacing the single straight section structure. This makes the guide trajectory of the first transition zone 3111 more closely match the initial motion posture of the sliding member 32 after it disengages from the first locking position 313, thereby gradually correcting the motion direction of the sliding member 32 and avoiding motion jamming caused by sudden changes in trajectory.

[0044] There is a preset angle between the extension direction of the first straight section and the extension direction of the second straight section. The preset angle is designed based on the initial flipping motion trajectory of the flipping member 23, so that the guide trajectory of the first transition zone 3111 is adapted to the motion direction of the sliding member 32 as the flipping member 23 initially rotates. The first straight section is the sidewall of the preset guide groove 31 relative to the first locking position 313. After the sliding member 32 disengages from the first locking position 313, it moves to the first straight section and moves along the extension direction of the first straight section. The first straight section provides initial guidance and limitation for the initial movement of the sliding member 32, preventing the sliding member 32 from deviating in direction after disengaging from the locking position. Subsequently, the sliding member 32 enters the second straight section at a preset angle with the first straight section. The second straight section takes over the guiding function of the first straight section. The second straight section is a straight section extending in a downward direction. The second straight section allows the movement direction of the sliding member 32 to smoothly transition to an angle that matches the subsequent lifting area 3112. This can effectively eliminate the movement impact of the sliding member 32 at the junction of the first transition area 3111 and the lifting area 3112, ensuring the continuity of the movement of the sliding member 32.

[0045] The lifting zone 3112 is an upwardly inclined arc segment that connects to the end of the second straight segment. Its arc trajectory gradually extends upward along the movement direction of the sliding member 32, and the curvature of the trajectory matches the opening movement trajectory of the flipping member 23. After the sliding member 32 completes the movement direction correction through the first transition zone 3111, it smoothly enters the lifting zone 3112. Under the constraint of the arc trajectory of the lifting zone 3112, it moves upwardly with the rotation of the flipping member 23. The arc structure of the lifting zone 3112 enables the lifting movement of the sliding member 32 and the flipping movement of the flipping member 23 to be synchronized, reducing the frictional resistance between the sliding member 32 and the inner wall of the preset guide groove 31, avoiding jamming and wear caused by hard friction, and allowing the flipping assembly 20 to be lifted smoothly during the opening process.

[0046] The stop zone 3113 is an arc-shaped segment that is connected to the end of the lifting zone 3112. As the end section of the first guide path 311, its arc-shaped trajectory is adapted to the end movement posture of the sliding member 32 before it moves to the second locking position 314. After the sliding member 32 completes its lifting motion along the lifting area 3112, it enters the stop area 3113 and continues to move along its arc-shaped trajectory. The arc-shaped structure of the stop area 3113 can buffer and guide the end movement of the sliding member 32, avoiding collisions and wear caused by the sliding member 32 directly impacting the second locking position 314. At the same time, through the constraint of the arc-shaped trajectory, the sliding member 32 can accurately and smoothly reach the second locking position 314, achieving reliable positioning of the sliding member 32. Then, through the transmission action of the support member 33, the flipping member 23 and the flip cover assembly 20 are stably locked in the open position of the opening 12, preventing the flip cover assembly 20 from over-flipping or shifting its position, ensuring the stability of the cup holder in the open state, and ensuring the locking effect of the guide locking structure 30.

[0047] Further, referring to Figure 7 The second transition zone 3121, the descending zone 3122 and the resetting zone 3123 are sequentially arranged along the resetting movement direction of the sliding piece 32, smoothly connected with each other, and form a complete and coherent resetting guide track. In cooperation with the first guide path 311, the complete reciprocating guidance of the sliding piece 32 is completed, and the complete working cycle of the opening and resetting of the flip cover assembly 20 is realized.

[0048] The second transition zone 3121, the descending zone 3122 and the resetting zone 3123 are sequentially arranged along the resetting movement direction of the sliding piece 32, smoothly connected with each other, and form a complete and coherent resetting guide track. In cooperation with the first guide path 311, the complete reciprocating guidance of the sliding piece 32 is completed, and the complete working cycle of the opening and resetting of the flip cover assembly 20 is realized.

[0049] The second transition zone 3121, the descending zone 3122 and the resetting zone 3123 are sequentially arranged along the resetting movement direction of the sliding piece 32, smoothly connected with each other, and form a complete and coherent resetting guide track. In cooperation with the first guide path 311, the complete reciprocating guidance of the sliding piece 32 is completed, and the complete working cycle of the opening and resetting of the flip cover assembly 20 is realized.

[0050] The descending zone 3122 is an inclined downward arc segment, connected to the end of the second transition zone 3121. The groove profile of the descending zone 3122 gradually decreases along the resetting movement direction of the sliding piece 32, and the transition form is arc-shaped, which is highly adapted to the flipping movement track of the resetting of the flip piece 23. When the sliding piece 32 enters the descending zone 3122 from the second transition zone 3121, it is driven by the flip piece 23 and the support piece 33 to move along the inclined downward arc track. The arc-shaped profile can effectively reduce the frictional resistance between the sliding piece 32 and the inner wall of the preset guide groove 31, avoid movement jamming, buffer the impact force of the resetting movement, make the falling process of the flip cover assembly 20 smooth and stable, avoid abnormal movement sound and component collision and wear, and ensure the smoothness of the cup holder resetting action.

[0051] The reset area 3123 is an upwardly inclined arc segment, connected to the end of the descending area 3122. The groove of the reset area 3123 adopts an upwardly inclined arc structure, and its trajectory matches the movement posture of the sliding piece 32 moving to the initial reset position. After the sliding piece 32 moves along the descending area 3122 to the reset area 3123, under the constraint of the upwardly inclined arc trajectory, the end stroke of the reset movement is completed until the first locking position 313 is reached. The arc structure of the reset area 3123 can buffer the reset movement of the sliding piece 32, avoid direct impact of the sliding piece 32 on the first locking position 313 to cause component damage, and accurately constrain the final position of the sliding piece 32. In combination with the first locking position 313, the sliding piece 32 is stably positioned, and the flip cover assembly 20 reliably returns to the initial closed working position to complete the entire reset process, ensuring the stability of the cup holder closed state and preparing for the next opening operation.

[0052] To further optimize the reset locking effect of the sliding piece 32, as shown in Figure 8 The end of the reset area 3123 is provided with a reset guide groove 3124, which is arranged opposite to the first locking position 313. The reset guide groove 3124 has a guide surface 3125, and the sliding piece 32 moves to the first locking position 313 through the guide surface 3125.

[0053] The reset guide groove 3124 is arranged at the end of the reset area 3123, serving as a transition guide structure before the sliding piece 32 enters the first locking position 313, and smoothly connects with the reset area 3123 of the second guide path 312.

[0054] The reset guide groove 3124 and the first locking position 313 are mutually adapted, and the outlet end of the reset guide groove 3124 directly interfaces with the first locking position 313, forming a continuous end movement channel. After the sliding piece 32 completes the movement of the reset area 3123, it directly enters the first locking position 313 through the reset guide groove 3124, avoiding movement path deviation of the sliding piece 32 at the reset end, and ensuring that the movement trajectory of the sliding piece 32 accurately points to the first locking position 313.

[0055] The guide surface 3125 is a working surface on the inner wall of the reset guide groove 3124 used to guide the movement of the sliding member 32. When the sliding member 32 completes its movement in the reset area 3123, it enters the reset guide groove 3124 and comes into contact with the guide surface 3125. Under the constraint and guidance of the guide surface 3125, it moves smoothly along the extension direction of the guide surface 3125. During the process of the sliding member 32 moving to the first locking position 313 via the guide surface 3125, the guide surface 3125 can correct the movement posture of the sliding member 32 and counteract the slight deviation of the sliding member 32 during the reset movement, so that the sliding member 32 can smoothly and accurately enter the first locking position 313, realize the reliable reset of the guide locking structure 30, and then allow the flip cover assembly 20 to stably return to the initial closed position, ensuring the reliability of the cup holder closed locking state and providing a stable initial state for the next opening action.

[0056] To further improve the smoothness of the flipping component's movement, refer to Figure 3 As shown, the flip assembly 20 also includes a first elastic element 24, one end of which is connected to the flipping element 23, and the other end is connected to the pivot. The first elastic element 24 serves as a power auxiliary component of the flip assembly 20, providing elastic driving force for the reset action of the flip assembly 20 and improving the motion execution capability of the flip assembly 20.

[0057] During the process of the flip assembly 20 being opened by an external force, the flipping component 23 rotates around the first rotating shaft 22, causing the first elastic component 24 connected thereto to undergo elastic deformation. During the deformation process, the first elastic component 24 continuously accumulates elastic force and applies the accumulated elastic force to the flipping component 23, so that the flipping component 23 has a tendency to return to the starting end of the first preset path.

[0058] When the external force applied to the flip-top assembly 20 is removed and a reset action is required, the elastic force applied by the first elastic element 24 to the flipping element 23 drives the flipping element 23 to rotate around the first pivot 22 towards the starting end of the first preset path, thereby causing the cover plate 21 to move synchronously. With the assistance of the first elastic element 24, during the process of the flipping element 23 returning to the starting end of the first preset path, the sliding element 32 can move smoothly along the second guide path 312, and the automatic reset of the flip-top assembly 20 can be completed without applying additional reset external force.

[0059] The first elastic element 24 can provide a stable and continuous elastic force, reducing or even avoiding the problem of jamming or incomplete reset of the flip-top assembly 20 due to insufficient reset power. Combined with the guiding and locking function of the guide locking structure 30, it further ensures the smoothness of the reset action of the flip-top assembly 20 and the reliability of the locking state, thus extending the overall service life of the cup holder.

[0060] In the embodiments provided in this application, reference is made to Figure 1 andFigure 9 As shown, the inner wall of the accommodating cavity 11 is provided with a clamping structure 40, which is movable along a second preset path. When the cup is inserted into the accommodating cavity 11, the clamping structure 40 moves to the end of the second preset path to clamp the cup.

[0061] The clamping structure 40 is matched with the outer circumferential position of the cup after the cup is inserted into the accommodating cavity 11, can directly act on the outer wall of the cup, and realizes the limiting and fixing of the cup. When the cup is not inserted into the accommodating cavity 11, the clamping structure 40 is at the starting end of the second preset path, and sufficient assembly space is reserved for the insertion of the cup, so that the cup can be smoothly placed into the accommodating cavity 11.

[0062] When the cup is inserted into the accommodating cavity 11, the outer wall of the cup will contact the clamping structure 40 and exert a directional extrusion force on the clamping structure 40. Under the action of the extrusion force, the clamping structure 40 moves along the second preset path from the starting end to the end. The clamping structure 40 continuously matches the outer wall of the cup during the movement, and the clamping force of the clamping structure 40 on the cup gradually increases with the increase of the insertion depth of the cup.

[0063] When the cup is completely placed in place, the clamping structure 40 moves to the end of the second preset path, and the cup is stably clamped in the preset position of the accommodating cavity 11 through the extrusion force between the clamping structure 40 and the outer wall of the cup. The clamping structure 40 can adapt to conventional cups with different outer diameters, can effectively constrain the shaking and deviation of the cup during vehicle driving, can avoid the cup from being tilted and collided due to the bumping of the vehicle, can reduce the impact and wear between the cup and the inner wall of the accommodating cavity 11, can prevent the liquid in the cup from spilling out, and can improve the stability and practicality of the cup holder.

[0064] It should be noted that the arrangement that the clamping structure 40 is movable along the second preset path can also be applicable to cups with concave-convex structures on the outer wall, so that the insertion and extraction process of the cup is more smooth, and the problem of insertion and extraction jam caused by the concave-convex structure during the insertion and extraction process is effectively reduced.

[0065] In a feasible implementation, referring to Figure 1 , Figure 10 and Figure 11 , the clamping mechanism includes a clamping jaw 41 and a second rotating shaft 42. The housing 10 is provided with a mounting groove 13, and the clamping jaw 41 is at least partially accommodated in the mounting groove 13. The second rotating shaft 42 is arranged on the housing 10, and one end of the clamping jaw 41 is rotationally connected with the second rotating shaft 42. Compared with the mounting groove 13, the second rotating shaft 42 is closer to the inner wall surface of the housing 10.

[0066] The clamping jaw 41 and the second rotating shaft 42 cooperate to realize the clamping action of the cup body, provide the clamping structure 40 with a rotatable clamping freedom degree, adapt to different outer diameter cup bodies, and reduce or avoid extrusion damage to the cup body. The second preset path is a movement trajectory of the clamping jaw 41 rotating around the axis of the second rotating shaft 42 as the center line.

[0067] The mounting groove 13 provides a preset mounting space for the assembly of the clamping structure 40. The size of the groove body is adapted to the shape and size of the clamping jaw 41. The clamping jaw 41 is at least partially accommodated in the mounting groove 13, so that most of the structure of the clamping jaw 41 is hidden in the mounting groove 13 when the clamping action is not performed, avoiding protruding from the inner wall of the accommodation cavity 11, neither occupying the effective accommodation space of the accommodation cavity 11, nor hindering the insertion and removal of the cup body.

[0068] When the cup body is inserted into the accommodation cavity 11, the clamping jaw 41 can rotate around the second rotating shaft 42 and open outward (away from the accommodation cavity 11), adapting to the insertion action of the cup body. When the cup body is placed in place, the clamping jaw 41 reverses and adheres to the outer wall of the cup body, completing the clamping action.

[0069] Compared with the position of the mounting groove 13, the second rotating shaft 42 is closer to the inner wall of the shell 10, so that the center line of the second rotating shaft 42 and the center of the mounting groove 13 form an eccentric structure. When not clamped, the clamping jaw 41 partially protrudes from the mounting groove 13, ensuring effective clamping of the cup body. When the cup body is inserted, the clamping jaw 41 can fully rotate outward, adapting to large outer diameter cup bodies, while avoiding movement interference between the clamping jaw 41 and the inner wall of the mounting groove 13, ensuring smooth rotation of the clamping jaw 41, while reducing the assembly gap between the clamping jaw 41 and the mounting groove 13, and reducing the abnormal sound caused by the shaking of the parts.

[0070] Further, referring to Figure 10 As shown, the clamping mechanism further includes a second elastic member 43. One end of the second elastic member 43 is connected to the clamping jaw 41, and the other end is connected to the shell 10. When the cup body is inserted, the second elastic member 43 is compressed and elastically deformed to accumulate elastic force during the movement of the clamping jaw 41 to the end of the second preset path, and the elastic force is applied to the clamping jaw 41, so that the clamping jaw 41 has a tendency to move to the starting end of the second preset path. When the cup body is pulled out of the accommodation cavity 11, the elastic force of the second elastic member 43 drives the clamping jaw 41 to return to the starting end of the second preset path.

[0071] The second elastic member 43 not only improves the clamping reliability and adaptability of the clamping structure 40, but also enables the reset action of the clamping jaw 41 to be automatically completed without additional operation. At the same time, cooperating with the rotating support of the second rotating shaft 42 ensures smooth clamping and reset movement of the clamping jaw 41 without jamming, reduces part wear, prolongs the service life of the clamping structure 40, and further improves the practicability and use stability of the cup holder.

[0072] In order to prevent the flip from opening too fast and causing pinch hand and other problems, referring to Figure 1 As shown in , the outer side wall of the shell 10 is provided with a damping gear 50, and the outer periphery of the turnover piece 23 is provided with a tooth groove 25, which is engaged with the damping gear 50. The damping gear 50 provides damping constraint for the movement of the turnover piece 23. The damping gear 50 has a built-in damping structure that can generate a controllable damping torque during rotation, effectively buffering the impact force of movement, avoiding collision and abnormal noise caused by excessive movement speed of the component, and realizing smooth and controllable movement process. It is the core component of optimizing the flip feeling of the flip assembly 20.

[0073] The engagement of the tooth groove 25 and the damping gear 50 constitutes the damping transmission mechanism of the cup holder flip assembly 20. When the turnover piece 23 rotates around the first rotating shaft 22, the tooth groove 25 on the outer periphery of the turnover piece 23 rotates synchronously. Since the tooth groove 25 is engaged with the damping gear 50, the damping gear 50 will be driven by the driving force of the tooth groove 25 to rotate, and the built-in damping structure of the damping gear 50 will generate a reverse damping torque. This damping torque is transmitted to the turnover piece 23 through the engaged tooth groove 25, and the damping torque can slow down the rotation speed of the turnover piece 23, avoid impact caused by excessive movement when opening or resetting the flip assembly 20, prevent the cover plate 21 from colliding and wearing with the shell 10 and the opening 12 of the accommodating cavity 11, and reduce abnormal noise generated during movement, improving the user's operation feeling; on the other hand, the damping force generated by the damping structure can temporarily position the flip assembly 20 at any rotating position, avoid the flip assembly 20 from quickly falling back due to the removal of external force during opening, or causing locking impact due to excessive power during resetting, cooperate with the locking effect of the guide locking structure 30, further improve the stability of the opening and closing state of the flip assembly 20, and prolong the service life of the cup holder as a whole.

[0074] Continuing to refer to Figure 1 As shown in , the turnover assembly of the present application is arranged in an L shape between the turnover piece 23 and the cover plate 21. The L-shaped arrangement allows the turnover piece 23 to be connected to the first rotating shaft 22 at one end and fixedly connected to the cover plate 21 at the other end. The turnover piece 23 and the cover plate 21 are connected at the rear end, and the turnover piece 23 and the first rotating shaft 22 can be hidden behind the cover plate 21, realizing hidden assembly of the turnover piece 23 (including the first rotating shaft 22) and avoiding exposure on the surface of the cup holder. This structure design takes into account the movement reliability and appearance aesthetics of the flip assembly 20, while optimizing the flatness of the secondary surface of the cup holder.

[0075] Further, the first rotating shaft 22 is provided with two turnover pieces 23 at both ends, the two turnover pieces 23 are symmetrically assembled at the ends of the first rotating shaft 22, synchronously rotate with the first rotating shaft 22, and are correspondingly connected with both ends of the cover plate 21 respectively, forming a double-side supporting structure for the cover plate 21. The symmetrical arrangement can optimize the stress distribution of the flip cover assembly 20, so that the driving force received by the cover plate 21 is evenly transmitted to the first rotating shaft 22 through the two turnover pieces 23, avoiding the problems of uneven stress and inclination of the cover plate 21 caused by the single-side arrangement of the turnover piece 23, reducing the stress concentration of the connection part between the cover plate 21 and the turnover piece 23, and reducing the risk of component deformation and damage. At the same time, the double-side turnover piece 23 can synchronously drive the guide locking structure 30 to act, ensuring the precise synchronization of the movement track of the sliding piece 32, further improving the locking and resetting reliability of the guide locking structure 30, balancing the stability of the flip cover assembly 20 in the process of flip movement and the structural stability, adapting to the complex working conditions in the process of vehicle driving, and prolonging the service life of the flip cover assembly 20.

[0076] In the process of opening the cover plate 21 to the opening 12, in order to prevent small articles from falling into the accommodation cavity 11 through the gap between the cover plate 21 and the opening 12, in the embodiments provided by the present application, as shown in Figure 13 , the shell 10 is provided with a shielding piece 60, which is used to shield the gap between the cover plate 21 and the accommodation cavity 11 when the turnover piece 23 moves along the first preset path, and the shielding piece 60 has a preset distance from the flip cover assembly 20.

[0077] The shielding piece 60 is a protective component of the cup holder, which is fixed and assembled relying on the shell 10, and the assembly position is adapted to the movement track of the flip cover assembly 20, which can accurately cover the gap area between the cover plate 21 and the accommodation cavity 11.

[0078] When the turnover piece 23 moves along the first preset path to drive the cover plate 21 to perform the opening or closing action, a dynamic gap will be generated between the cover plate 21 and the edge of the opening 12 due to the relative movement, which is easy to cause small foreign matters such as coins and toothpicks to enter the inside of the cup holder, and it is difficult to take out the small articles that fall, thereby reducing the risk of abnormal sound and cleaning difficulty.

[0079] The preset distance between the shielding piece 60 and the flip cover assembly 20 is a pre-designed assembly and movement avoiding space therebetween, which balances the movement smoothness and protection effect, and the preset distance is preferably 1.5 mm. The preset distance can provide sufficient avoidance for the flip movement of the flip cover assembly 20 along the first preset path, avoid the jamming or movement interference between the shielding piece 60 and the flip cover assembly 20 in the movement process, and ensure the smooth execution of the opening and closing action of the flip cover assembly 20.

[0080] Referring to Figure 1As shown, the upper surface of the shell 10 is provided with a buffer pad 70 made of elastic material, which is fixedly assembled on the upper surface of the shell 10 corresponding to the position of the cover plate 21, and is adapted to the pressing action track of the cover plate 21, serving as a buffer protection component during pressing. If the external pressing force is too large, the buffer pad 70 can absorb the excessive pressing impact force through its elastic deformation, forming a buffer protection effect, avoiding the direct transmission of excessive pressure to the guide locking structure 30. This setting can effectively avoid the deformation and misplacement of the sliding member 32, the preset guide groove 31, the support member 33 and other components of the guide locking structure 30 caused by excessive pressing force, thereby causing locking or unlocking failure, while reducing the collision and wear between the cover plate 21 and the shell 10 during pressing, prolonging the service life of the guide locking structure 30 and the cup holder as a whole, and improving the safety of user pressing operation and the reliability of cup holder use.

[0081] Referring to Figure 1 and Figure 12 As shown, the cover plate 21 is also provided with a high-brightness electroplated decorative strip 80 fixedly assembled on the preset pressing area of the cover plate 21, which has a prominent high-brightness visual effect and can be visually distinguished from the cover plate 21 body, prompting the user to press this area, so as to facilitate the user to quickly identify the operation position of the cover plate 21 for driving the flip cover assembly 20 to open or close, achieving the unlocking or locking of the guide locking structure 30, avoiding the operation failure caused by the deviation of the pressing position, and improving the convenience of cup holder use. At the same time, the high-brightness electroplated decorative strip 80 has a decorative function, which can optimize the appearance and texture of the cover plate 21, meet the aesthetic design requirements of automotive interior, and balance the practicality and decoration, thereby improving the product competitiveness of the cup holder as a whole.

[0082] The above embodiments shown in the drawings illustrate the structure, features and effects of the present application. The above description is only the preferred embodiment of the present application, but the present application is not limited by the drawings shown. Any changes or modifications made in accordance with the concept of the present application, or equivalent embodiments with equivalent changes, shall be within the scope of the present application.

Claims

1. A cup holder, characterized in that, include: A housing having a receiving cavity for receiving a cup, the receiving cavity having an opening formed on the housing; A flip-top assembly includes a cover plate, a first rotating shaft, and a flipping component. The first rotating shaft is disposed on the housing. The cover plate is connected to one end of the flipping component. The other end of the flipping component is rotatably connected to the first rotating shaft. The flipping component can move along a first preset path to cover or open the opening. A guide locking structure is provided on the flipping member. The guide locking structure includes a preset guide groove, a sliding member, and a support member. One end of the support member is fixed to the flipping member, and the other end of the support member is rotatably connected to the sliding member. The preset guide groove has a first guide path, a second guide path, a first locking position, and a second locking position. The sliding member can move within the preset guide groove. in: When the flipping component is located at the beginning of the first preset path, the sliding component is located at the first locking position. When the flipping component moves to the end of the first preset path, the sliding component moves to the second locking position via the first guide path. When the flipping component moves from the end of the first preset path to the beginning of the first preset path, the sliding component moves from the second locking position to the first locking position via the second guide path.

2. The cup holder according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first guide path includes a first transition zone, a lifting zone, and a stop zone connected in sequence. The first transition zone includes a first straight section and a second straight section. The extension direction of the first straight section and the extension direction of the second straight section have a preset angle. The lifting zone is an upwardly inclined arc segment, and the stop zone is an arc segment.

3. The cup holder according to claim 2, characterized in that, The second guide path includes a second transition zone, a descending zone, and a reset zone connected in sequence. The second transition zone coincides with the stop zone. The descending zone is a downward-sloping arc segment, and the reset zone is an upward-sloping arc segment.

4. The cup holder according to claim 3, characterized in that, The reset area is provided with a reset guide groove at its end. The reset guide groove is disposed opposite to the first locking position. The reset guide groove has a guide surface. The sliding member moves to the first locking position via the guide surface.

5. The cup holder according to claim 1, characterized in that, The flip-top assembly also includes a first elastic element, one end of which is connected to the flipping element and the other end of which is connected to the pivot.

6. The cup holder according to claim 1, characterized in that, The inner wall of the receiving cavity is provided with a clamping structure. The clamping structure can move along a second preset path. When the cup is inserted into the receiving cavity, the clamping structure moves to the end of the second preset path to clamp the cup.

7. The cup holder according to claim 6, characterized in that, The clamping mechanism includes a gripper and a second rotating shaft. The housing has an installation groove, and the gripper is at least partially housed in the installation groove. The second rotating shaft is located on the housing, and one end of the gripper is rotatably connected to the second rotating shaft. Compared to the installation groove, the second rotating shaft is closer to the inner wall surface of the housing.

8. The cup holder according to claim 7, characterized in that, The clamping mechanism further includes a second elastic element, one end of which is connected to the gripper and the other end of which is connected to the housing.

9. The cup holder according to claim 1, characterized in that, The outer wall of the housing is provided with a damping gear, and the outer periphery of the flipping component is provided with a toothed groove, which meshes with the damping gear.

10. The cup holder according to claim 1, characterized in that, The housing is provided with a shielding member, which is used to shield the gap between the cover plate and the receiving cavity when the flipping member moves along the first preset path. The shielding member and the flipping assembly have a preset distance.

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