Depth-adjustable cup holder device, automotive trim and vehicle

Abstract

The utility model discloses a depth-adjustable cup holder device, an automotive trim and a vehicle, and belongs to the field of automotive trim. The cup saucer device comprises a cup saucer shell which is provided with a cavity for accommodating articles; the tray assembly comprises a tray and a tray support, the tray is arranged in the cavity in a liftable mode, and the tray support penetrates through the bottom of the cup stand shell and is connected with the tray; the lifting mechanism is used for driving the tray assembly to ascend and descend and comprises a mechanism shell, a motor, a worm, a reduction gear set and a lifting body, the cup stand is designed into the split cup stand shell and the tray assembly, the tray assembly is driven by the lifting mechanism arranged below the cup stand to achieve lifting adjustment, and therefore the depth of the cup stand can be adjusted, the cup stand can meet the requirement for containing objects with different depths, and use diversity and convenience are improved. The lifting mechanism integrates the characteristics of worm gear transmission, gear transmission and gear rack transmission, and adopts a compact design, so that the occupied space can be obviously reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the field of automobile interior decoration, and in particular to a cup holder device with adjustable depth, automobile interior decoration and a vehicle. Background Art

[0002] The current design of car cup holders generally appears to be more traditional and single. Common car cup holders are fixed, which means that their shape, size and height are pre-set and cannot be adjusted according to user needs.

[0003] For traditional car cup holders, since their depth is designed to be relatively fixed, they are mainly suitable for placing some containers with taller bottles. However, once some containers with shorter bottles need to be placed, problems arise. Since the depth of the cup holder cannot adapt to these containers with shorter bottles, it is likely that the container cannot be easily taken out after being placed in, which not only brings great inconvenience to the user, but may also cause the liquid in the container to accidentally spill out during the process of taking the container out.

[0004] In addition, fixed cup holders are also inadequate for placing other non-container items. For example, when keys, mobile phones or other small items are placed in the cup holder, these items often sink into the cup holder due to its large depth, making it extremely inconvenient to take them out.

[0005] In summary, the fixed cup holders currently on the market that cannot be raised or lowered have obvious design deficiencies, which limit the diversity and convenience of their use. Utility Model Content

[0006] In view of this, the purpose of the present application is to provide a cup holder device with adjustable depth, an automobile interior and a vehicle, so as to at least solve the above technical problems in the prior art.

[0007] The present application provides a cup holder device with adjustable depth, comprising: a cup holder shell, having a cavity with an upper opening for accommodating articles; a tray assembly, comprising a tray and a tray bracket, the tray being liftably arranged in the cavity and being used for carrying articles, the tray bracket passing through the bottom of the cup holder shell along the axial direction of the cup holder shell and being connected to the tray; and a lifting mechanism, arranged below the cup holder shell and being used for driving the tray assembly to lift and lower, the lifting mechanism comprising a mechanism shell and a motor, a worm, a reduction gear set and a lifting body installed in the mechanism shell, the worm being coaxially connected to the output shaft of the motor, the reduction gear set being drivingly connected between the worm and the lifting body, the lifting body extending along the axial direction of the cup holder shell and being connected to the tray bracket, and a rack portion meshing with the reduction gear set being provided at a side edge of the lifting body.

[0008] In some optional embodiments, the cup holder housing includes a cup holder body and a cup holder extension, the cup holder body has a cavity, and the cup holder extension radially extends from an opening position of the cup holder body and is used to connect with a vehicle body or interior structure.

[0009] In some optional embodiments, a through hole is provided at the bottom of the cup holder shell for the tray bracket to pass through, and a limiting portion is provided near the lower end of the tray bracket. The limiting portion is disc-shaped and has an area larger than the through hole, and the limiting portion cooperates with the bottom limit of the cup holder shell.

[0010] In some optional embodiments, the mechanism housing includes an upper mechanism housing and a lower mechanism housing, the upper mechanism housing is the connecting portion between the cup holder housing and the lower mechanism housing, and the lower mechanism housing is used to install the motor, the worm, the reduction gear set, and the lifting body.

[0011] In some optional embodiments, the reduction gear set includes a first compound gear and a second compound gear, the first compound gear includes a first large gear portion and a first small gear portion that are coaxial and integrated into one body, the second compound gear includes a second large gear portion and a second small gear portion that are coaxial and integrated into one body, the first large gear portion is meshed with the worm, the first small gear portion is meshed with the second large gear portion, and the second small gear portion is meshed with the rack portion of the lifting body.

[0012] In some optional embodiments, a guide groove is provided on the lifting body along the extension direction; the lifting mechanism also includes a plurality of guide pins, and the lifting body is arranged in the mechanism housing by passing through the guide groove. The plurality of guide pins are distributed along the guide groove and cooperate with the guide groove.

[0013] In some optional embodiments, the lifting mechanism also includes two micro switches, and a triggering part for triggering the micro switch is provided on the lifting body. The two micro switches are electrically connected to the motor and installed in the mechanism housing. The two micro switches are respectively used to be triggered by the triggering part to stop the motor when the lifting body rises or descends to a predetermined position.

[0014] In some optional embodiments, the lifting mechanism further includes an electrical connector, which is disposed on the mechanism housing and is electrically connected to the motor and is used for connecting a power line and / or a signal line of the external motor.

[0015] The present application also provides an automobile interior, comprising the cup holder device with adjustable depth in any one of the above embodiments.

[0016] The present application also provides a vehicle, comprising the above-mentioned automobile interior.

[0017] Based on the above technical solution, the cup holder device with adjustable depth, automobile interior and vehicle provided by the present application design the cup holder into a separate cup holder shell and a tray assembly, wherein the tray assembly is driven by a lifting mechanism arranged under the cup holder to achieve lifting adjustment, thereby achieving adjustment of the depth of the cup holder, so that the cup holder can meet the needs of placing items of different depths, and improves the diversity and convenience of use. The lifting mechanism combines the characteristics of worm gear transmission, gear transmission, and rack and pinion transmission, and has the advantages of stable transmission ratio, strong load-bearing capacity, and smooth operation. The lifting mechanism adopts a compact design, and improves stability and reliability. It is convenient to be arranged in the narrow space under the cup holder shell, which can significantly reduce space occupancy. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present application, the drawings required for use in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show certain embodiments of the present application and therefore should not be regarded as limiting the scope. For ordinary technicians in this field, other related drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying creative work.

[0019] Figure 1 A schematic structural diagram of a cup holder device with adjustable depth provided in an embodiment of the present application.

[0020] Figure 2 A front view of a cup holder device with adjustable depth provided in an embodiment of the present application, with a portion of the mechanism housing hidden.

[0021] Figure 3 A cross-sectional schematic diagram of a cup holder device with adjustable depth provided in an embodiment of the present application.

[0022] 1. The cup holder assembly; 2. The tray assembly; 3. The tray support; 4. The limiter; 5. The connection part; 6. The cup holder pad; 7. The lifting mechanism; 8. The lifting mechanism; 9. The lifting mechanism; 10. The cup holder housing; 11. The cup holder body; 12. The cup holder extension; 121. The connection hole; 20. The tray assembly; 21. The tray; 22. The tray support; 221. The limiter; 222. The connection part; 23. The cup holder pad; 30. The lifting mechanism; 31. The mechanism housing; 311. The mechanism upper housing; 312. The mechanism lower housing; 32. The motor; 33. The worm; 34. The first compound gear; 341. The first large gear portion; 342. The first small gear portion; 35. The second compound gear; 351. The second large gear portion; 352. The second small gear portion; 36. The lifting body; 361. The rack portion; 362. The guide groove; 363. The trigger portion; 37. The guide pin; 38. The electrical connector; 39. The micro switch. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0023] The specific embodiments of the present application will be described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present application, rather than all of the embodiments. Based on the description of the present application, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in the field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the present application.

[0024] In the description of this application, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "connection", "setting", "installation", etc. should be understood in a broad sense. For example, "connection" can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; it can be that two elements are internally connected. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in this application can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0025] The terms "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "front", "back", "center", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", "vertical", "horizontal", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", etc., indicating the orientation or position relationship are based on the orientation or position relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, or are the orientation or position relationship commonly placed when the product of the application is used. They are only for the convenience of description and simplified 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 should not be understood as a limitation on the present application.

[0026] The terms “first”, “second”, “third”, etc. are merely used to distinguish elements of similar nature, and do not indicate or imply relative importance or a particular order, unless expressly specified and limited otherwise.

[0027] The terms "comprises," "includes," "has," or any other variation thereof, are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that includes a list of elements includes not only those elements, but also other elements not explicitly listed, or elements inherent to such process, method, article, or apparatus. In the absence of further limitations, an element defined by the phrase "comprises a ..." does not exclude the presence of additional identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes the element.

[0028] The term "plurality" means two or more (including two).

[0029] The term "and / or" is merely a description of the association relationship between associated objects, indicating that three possible relationships may exist. For example, A and / or B may represent three situations: A exists alone, A and B exist at the same time, and B exists alone.

[0030] The terms "one embodiment", "as an example", "in one implementation", etc. mean that the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described in conjunction with the embodiment or example may be included in at least one embodiment or example of the present application. Schematic representations of such terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor are they independent or alternative embodiments that are mutually exclusive with other embodiments. In the absence of conflict, the embodiments in the present application and the features in the embodiments may be combined in a suitable manner.

[0031] Figure 1 This is a schematic structural diagram of a cup holder device 100 with adjustable depth provided in an embodiment of the present application. Figure 2 This is a front view of a cup holder device 100 with adjustable depth provided in an embodiment of the present application, with a portion of the mechanism housing 31 hidden. Figure 3 A cross-sectional schematic diagram of a cup holder device 100 with adjustable depth provided in an embodiment of the present application.

[0032] See also Figures 1 to 3 An embodiment of the present application provides a cup holder device 100 with adjustable depth. The cup holder device 100 includes a cup holder housing 10 , a tray assembly 20 , and a lifting mechanism 30 .

[0033] The cup holder housing 10 is used to hold items, mainly a cup-shaped container. The cup holder housing 10 includes a cup holder body 11 and a cup holder extension 12. The cup holder body 11 is in the shape of a cylinder with an upper opening, and has a cavity for holding items. The cup holder extension 12 is radially extended from the opening position of the cup holder body 11, and the cup holder extension 12 is used to connect with the vehicle body or interior structure, and a plurality of connection holes 121 evenly distributed along the circumferential direction may be provided on the cup holder extension 12.

[0034] The tray assembly 20 includes a tray 21 and a tray support 22 .

[0035] like Figure 3 As shown, the tray 21 is movably disposed in the cavity of the cup holder body 11 and is used to carry articles. The tray 21 divides the cavity of the cup holder body 11 into two spaces, an upper space and a lower space, wherein the upper space is an available space for accommodating articles.

[0036] A narrow gap is left between the edge of the tray 21 and the side wall of the cavity, and the gap is used to prevent the tray 21 from getting stuck with the side wall of the cavity during the lifting process.

[0037] A cup holder pad 23 may be provided on the upper surface of the tray 21 , and the cup holder pad 23 can play a certain anti-slip and shock-absorbing role.

[0038] The tray bracket 22 passes through the bottom of the cup holder shell 10 along the axial direction of the cup holder shell 10, and the bottom of the cup holder shell 10 is provided with a through hole for the tray bracket 22 to pass through. The upper end of the tray bracket 22 is connected to the tray 21. A limiting portion 221 is provided near the lower end of the tray bracket 22. The limiting portion 221 is disc-shaped and has an area larger than the through hole (area) at the bottom of the cup holder shell 10, so that the bottom of the cup holder shell 10 can limit the rise of the tray bracket 22, prevent the tray bracket 22 from rising excessively, and ensure safety. The lower end of the tray bracket 22 is provided with a connecting portion 222, and the connecting portion 222 is frame-shaped and is used to connect the lifting body 36 of the lifting mechanism 30.

[0039] The lifting mechanism 30 is disposed below the cup holder housing 10 , and is used to drive the tray assembly 20 to move up and down to adjust the depth of the available space of the cavity of the cup holder body 11 .

[0040] like Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the lifting mechanism 30 includes a mechanism housing 31 and a motor 32 , a worm 33 , a reduction gear set and a lifting body 36 installed in the mechanism housing 31 .

[0041] The mechanism housing 31 includes an upper mechanism housing 311 and a lower mechanism housing 312. The upper mechanism housing 311 is a connecting portion between the cup holder housing 10 and the lower mechanism housing 312, and protects the tray support 22 and the lifting body 36. The lower mechanism housing 312 is used to install the motor 32, the worm 33, the reduction gear set, and the lifting body 36, and protects these components.

[0042] The motor 32 is installed in the lower housing 312 of the mechanism, and is used to provide power to drive the tray assembly 20 to rise and fall. The motor 32 can be electrically connected to the electronic control unit (ECU) of the vehicle, and can be manually controlled by setting a corresponding control switch.

[0043] The worm 33 is coaxially connected to the output shaft of the motor 32 .

[0044] The reduction gear set is transmission-connected between the worm 33 and the lifting body 36, and is used to reduce the speed of the motor 32 output, increase the torque, change the power output direction, and transmit the power from the worm 33 to the lifting body 36. The reduction gear set includes a first composite gear 34 and a second composite gear 35, which are meshed and rotatably mounted in the lower housing 312 of the mechanism.

[0045] Specifically, the first composite gear 34 includes a first large gear portion 341 and a first small gear portion 342 that are coaxially and integrally connected. The second composite gear 35 includes a second large gear portion 351 and a second small gear portion 352 that are coaxially and integrally connected.

[0046] Among them, the first large gear part 341 is meshed with the worm 33. The tooth shapes of the first large gear part 341 and the worm 33 are customized to ensure that they can properly mesh and transmit motion and power, while meeting the requirements of the spatial layout. Through the spiral transmission characteristics of the worm 33, a large transmission ratio can be further achieved, thereby achieving more efficient deceleration and torque increase. The worm 33 transmission has self-locking properties, which is suitable for maintaining a stable position when the lifting body 36 is lifted and lowered into place.

[0047] The first small gear part 342 meshes with the second large gear part 351, and the second small gear part 352 meshes with the rack part 361 of the lifting body 36. Since the number of teeth of the first small gear part 342 is significantly less than the number of teeth of the second large gear part 351, the rotation speed of the second composite gear 35 will be further slowed down compared with the first composite gear 34, and the torque will increase. Since the second small gear part 352 matched with the rack part 361 and the second large gear part 351 are coaxial and connected as one body, the power can be quickly and accurately transmitted to the lifting body 36.

[0048] The lifting body 36 is used to drive the tray assembly 20 to rise and fall. The lifting body 36 is in the shape of an elongated member and is installed in the mechanism upper shell 311 and the mechanism lower shell 312 along the axial direction of the cup holder body 11. The upper end of the lifting body 36 is connected to the connecting portion 222 at the lower end of the tray bracket 22.

[0049] A rack portion 361 is provided on one side edge of the lifting body 36, and the rack portion 361 meshes with the second pinion portion 352 of the second composite gear 35, so that the lifting body 36 can move along the axial direction of the cup holder body 11 under the drive of the second composite gear 35, that is, the lifting body 36 can be lifted and lowered. The gear rack transmission has the advantages of high transmission efficiency, high transmission accuracy, strong stability, and easy maintenance.

[0050] A plurality of guide pins 37 for guiding the moving direction of the lifting body 36 are also provided in the inner shell of the mechanism, and a guide groove 362 arranged along the extension direction is provided on the lifting body 36. The plurality of guide pins 37 are arranged in the lower shell 312 of the mechanism by passing through the guide groove 362, and the plurality of guide pins 37 are distributed along the guide groove 362 and cooperate with the guide groove 362 to guide the lifting body 36 so that the lifting body 36 can stably move linearly under the guidance of the guide pins 37.

[0051] The lifting mechanism 30 combines the advantages of worm gear transmission, gear transmission, and rack and pinion transmission. The overall structure adopts a compact design and improves stability and reliability. It is convenient to be arranged in the narrow space below the cup holder housing 10, which can significantly reduce space occupancy.

[0052] The working principle of the lifting mechanism 30 is as follows: the motor 32 drives the worm 33 to rotate, the worm 33 drives the first composite gear 34 to rotate, the first composite gear 34 drives the second composite gear 35 to rotate, the second composite gear 35 drives the lifting body 36 to lift, the lifting body 36 drives the tray bracket 22 and the tray 21 to move synchronously, so as to adjust the depth of the available space of the cavity of the cup holder body 11, so that the cup holder can meet the needs of placing objects of different depths.

[0053] In addition, if Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the lifting mechanism 30 may further include an electrical connector 38. The electrical connector 38 is disposed on the mechanism lower housing 312, and the electrical connector 38 is electrically connected to the motor 32 and is used to connect the power line and / or signal line of the motor 32.

[0054] like Figure 2 As shown, the lifting mechanism 30 may further include two micro switches 39. The two micro switches 39 are installed in the lower housing 312 of the mechanism and are both electrically connected to the motor 32. The lifting body 36 is provided with a triggering portion 363 in the shape of a convex block for triggering the micro switch 39. One micro switch 39 is used to be triggered by the triggering portion 363 to stop the motor 32 when the lifting body 36 rises to a predetermined position, and the other micro switch 39 is used to be triggered by the triggering portion 363 to stop the motor 32 when the lifting body 36 descends to a predetermined position. The two predetermined positions can be set as the upper limit position and the lower limit position of the lifting of the lifting body 36.

[0055] The embodiment of the present application further provides an automobile interior and a vehicle, wherein the automobile interior includes the above-mentioned cup holder device 100 with adjustable depth, and the vehicle includes the automobile interior.

[0056] In summary, the cup holder device with adjustable depth, the automobile interior and the vehicle provided in the embodiments of the present application design the cup holder into a separate cup holder shell and a tray assembly, wherein the tray assembly is driven by a lifting mechanism disposed under the cup holder to achieve lifting adjustment, thereby achieving adjustment of the depth of the cup holder, so that the cup holder can meet the needs of placing items of different depths, and improves the diversity and convenience of use. The lifting mechanism combines the characteristics of worm gear transmission, gear transmission, and rack and pinion transmission, and has the advantages of stable transmission ratio, strong load-bearing capacity, and smooth operation. The lifting mechanism adopts a compact design, and improves stability and reliability, and is conveniently arranged in the narrow space under the cup holder shell, which can significantly reduce space occupancy.

[0057] The above description is only a specific implementation mode of the present application, but the protection scope of the present application is not limited thereto. Any technician familiar with the field can easily think of various changes or substitutions within the technical scope disclosed in the present application, which should be included in the protection scope of the present application.

Claims

1. A cup holder device with adjustable depth, characterized in that: include: A cup holder housing having an upper opening and a cavity for accommodating items; A pallet assembly, comprising a pallet and a pallet support, The tray is movably disposed in the cavity and is used to carry items. The tray bracket passes through the bottom of the cup holder shell along the axial direction of the cup holder shell and is connected to the tray; and A lifting mechanism is arranged below the cup holder housing and is used to drive the tray assembly to rise and fall. The lifting mechanism includes a mechanism housing and a motor, a worm, a reduction gear set and a lifting body installed in the mechanism housing. The worm is coaxially connected to the output shaft of the motor, The reduction gear set is transmission-connected between the worm and the lifting body. The lifting body extends along the axial direction of the cup holder housing and is connected to the tray bracket. A rack portion meshing with the reduction gear set is provided on a side edge of the lifting body.

2. The cup holder device with adjustable depth according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cup holder housing comprises a cup holder body and a cup holder extension portion. The cup holder body has the cavity, The cup holder extension portion radially extends from an opening position of the cup holder body and is used to be connected to a vehicle body or interior structure of a vehicle.

3. The cup holder device with adjustable depth according to claim 2, characterized in that: The bottom of the cup holder housing is provided with a through hole for the tray bracket to pass through. The tray support is provided with a limiting portion near the lower end. The limiting portion is disc-shaped and has an area larger than the through hole, and the limiting portion is matched with the bottom of the cup holder shell in a limiting manner.

4. The cup holder device with adjustable depth according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mechanism housing comprises an upper mechanism housing and a lower mechanism housing, The upper shell of the mechanism is the connecting part between the cup holder shell and the lower shell of the mechanism. The lower housing of the mechanism is used to install the motor, the worm, the reduction gear set, and the lifting body.

5. The cup holder device with adjustable depth according to claim 1, characterized in that: The reduction gear set includes a first compound gear and a second compound gear, The first composite gear includes a first large gear portion and a first small gear portion that are coaxial and connected as one body. The second composite gear includes a second large gear portion and a second small gear portion which are coaxial and connected as one body. The first large gear part is meshed with the worm, The first small gear part is meshed with the second large gear part, The second pinion gear portion is meshed with the rack portion of the lifting body.

6. The cup holder device with adjustable depth according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lifting body is provided with a guide groove arranged along the extension direction; The lifting mechanism also includes a plurality of guide pins. The lifting body is arranged in the mechanism housing by passing through the guide groove by a plurality of guide nails, and the plurality of guide nails are distributed along the guide groove and cooperate with the guide groove for guidance.

7. The cup holder device with adjustable depth according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lifting mechanism also includes two micro switches. The lifting body is provided with a triggering part for triggering the micro switch. The two micro switches are both electrically connected to the motor and installed in the mechanism housing. The two micro switches are respectively used to be triggered by the trigger part to stop the motor when the lifting body rises or descends to a predetermined position.

8. The cup holder device with adjustable depth according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lifting mechanism also includes an electrical connector, The electrical connector is disposed on the mechanism housing, is electrically connected to the motor and is used for externally connecting a power line and / or a signal line of the motor.

9. An automobile interior, characterized in that: The invention comprises a cup holder device with adjustable depth as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 8.

10. A vehicle, characterized in that: Comprising the automotive interior as claimed in claim 9.

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