Vehicle-mounted cup holder assembly

Abstract

The vehicle-mounted cup stand assembly comprises a cup stand, locking assemblies, an unlocking assembly and a cup cylinder, the cup stand is elastically installed in the cup cylinder, at least one set of locking assemblies are installed on the inner wall of the cup cylinder, the unlocking assembly is installed on the cup stand in a sliding mode, and the cup stand is locked by the locking assemblies by pressing the cup stand to a specific depth; the cup stand continues to be pressed to the set unlocking distance, so that when the cup stand is loosened, locking of the locking assembly on the cup stand is relieved through the unlocking assembly. The cup stand has the beneficial effects that the cup stand is supported and clamped with the positioning assembly under the action of the elastic force of the supporting piece, the cup stand can be fixed at the specific depth by pressing the cup stand downwards so as to adapt to cups of different heights, in addition, the limiting block is further arranged, and the cup can be shakeproof and protected after the limiting block and the supporting piece are matched.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the technical field of automotive parts, and particularly to an in-vehicle cup holder assembly. Background Art

[0002] With the development of industry, automobiles have long been popularized. As the most commonly used means of transportation for humans, current automobiles not only serve as a means of transportation but also have various life functions. The in-vehicle cup holder is an important configuration in the automobile interior. Long hours of driving require frequent replenishment of water, and distracting attention to find a water cup while driving will seriously affect safe driving. Therefore, an in-vehicle cup holder is installed in the vehicle to facilitate the driver to easily locate and use the water cup.

[0003] Most of the commonly used in-vehicle cup holders are currently fixedly installed in the armrest box, and a support plate is provided above the cup holder to fix the water cup. However, due to the fixed adaptation size of the cup holder, it cannot provide a stable support for water cups of different sizes and various beverages, which may cause liquid to spill; at the same time, the bumps during vehicle operation may also cause the water cup to collide with the cup holder, resulting in the breakage of the water cup and affecting the safety of the driver. Therefore, an in-vehicle cup holder assembly that can adapt to water cups of different sizes and has shock resistance is needed. Summary of the Utility Model

[0004] One of the purposes of this application is to provide an in-vehicle cup holder assembly that can solve at least one of the defects in the above background art.

[0005] To achieve at least one of the above objectives, the technical solution adopted in this application is as follows: An in-vehicle cup holder assembly includes a cup holder, a locking component, an unlocking component, and a cup cylinder. The cup holder is elastically installed inside the cup cylinder. At least one set of the locking components is installed on the inner wall of the cup cylinder. The unlocking component is slidably installed on the cup holder. By pressing the cup holder to the installation position of the locking component, the locking component locks the cup holder. By continuing to press the cup holder to a set unlocking distance, when the cup holder is released, the unlocking component releases the locking of the locking component on the cup holder. The cup holder includes a tray, a positioning plate, and a connecting rod. The tray and the positioning plate are connected by the connecting rod. The tray is suitable for supporting a container, and the positioning plate is suitable for cooperating with the locking component for locking. The locking component includes a locking block and a first elastic member. The locking block is elastically slidably installed along the radial direction of the cup cylinder by the first elastic member. The unlocking component includes an unlocking plate and a second elastic member. The unlocking plate is vertically elastically slidably installed on the connecting rod by the second elastic member. When the cup holder moves down to the installation position of the locking component, the locking block is located between the positioning plate and the unlocking plate to lock the positioning plate. When the cup holder continues to move down the unlocking distance, both the unlocking plate and the positioning plate are located below the locking block. Then, during the reset process of the cup holder, the unlocking plate and the positioning plate are in contact with each other and synchronously cross over the locking block.

[0006] Preferably, a first inclined surface is provided on the lower side of the positioning plate and / or the upper side of the locking block.

[0007] Preferably, a second inclined surface is provided on the upper side of the unlocking plate and / or the lower side of the locking block.

[0008] Preferably, the number of the locking components is multiple groups, and the multiple groups of the locking components are arranged at intervals along the axial direction of the cup cylinder.

[0009] Preferably, a third elastic member is installed below the cup holder. The cup holder is connected to the cup cylinder through the third elastic member, and the cup cylinder elastically supports the cup holder through the third elastic member.

[0010] Preferably, at least one limiting block is elastically rotatably installed on the upper part of the cup cylinder. The limiting block limits the placed container by a rotational force from bottom to top, and the contact end of the limiting block with the container is arc-shaped.

[0011] Preferably, at least one groove is provided above the inner wall of the cup cylinder, and the groove is suitable for accommodating the limiting block.

[0012] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this application are as follows:

[0013] A limit block is installed on the inner wall of the car cup holder. When water cups of different widths are inserted into the cup holder, the water cups press the limit block and rotate to different positions. One end of the limit block fits with the water cup, and the other end is fixedly connected to the cup tube to achieve stable support for the water cup. When the water cup is taken out, the limit block returns to its original position under the action of elasticity.

[0014] The cup holder, locking component and unlocking component are installed in the cup barrel. The cup holder is supported and engaged with the positioning component under the elastic force of the support. The cup holder can be fixed at a specific depth by pressing down to accommodate cups of different heights. The cup can be pressed down again to move the unlocking component down over the locking component and drive the cup holder to squeeze over the positioning component again to unlock. In addition, the support installed between the cup holder and the bottom of the cup barrel can also play a shockproof role, which is convenient for adjustment and protects the cup. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of one of the embodiments of the present application.

[0016] Figure 2 This is a schematic cross-sectional structure diagram of one of the embodiments of the present application.

[0017] Figure 3 For this application Figure 2 A local enlarged schematic diagram of point A in the middle.

[0018] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the initial state structure of the cup holder in this application.

[0019] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the locked state structure of the cup holder in this application.

[0020] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the unlocked state structure of the cup holder in this application.

[0021] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the cup holder in the detached state of the present application.

[0022] In the figure: cup holder 1, supporting plate 11, positioning plate 12, connecting rod 13, third elastic member 100, recessed portion 120, unlocking assembly 2, unlocking plate 21, second elastic member 22, first inclined surface 200, second inclined surface 201, locking assembly 3, locking block 31, first elastic member 32, limiting block 300, groove 4, rotating shaft 41, through hole 400, cup tube 5, mounting plate 51. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0023] Below, the present application is further described in conjunction with specific implementation methods. It should be noted that, under the premise of no conflict, the various embodiments or technical features described below can be arbitrarily combined to form new embodiments.

[0024] In the description of the present application, it should be noted that for the orientation terms, such as the terms "center", "lateral", "longitudinal", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", etc., indicating the orientation and position relationship are based on the orientation or position relationship shown in the drawings. This is only for the convenience of describing the present application and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and should not be construed as limiting the specific protection scope of the present application.

[0025] It should be noted that the terms "first", "second", etc. in the description and claims of the present application are used to distinguish similar objects and do not necessarily describe a specific order or sequence.

[0026] The terms "comprising" and "having" in the description and claims of the present application, and any variations thereof, are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion. For example, a process, method, system, product, or device that comprises a series of steps or units does not necessarily have to be limited to those steps or units clearly listed, but may include other steps or units not clearly listed or inherent to these processes, methods, products, or devices.

[0027] One preferred embodiment of the present application is as Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 shown. A vehicle-mounted cup holder assembly includes a cup holder 1, an unlocking component 2, a locking component 3, and a cup cylinder 5. The cup holder 1 is elastically installed inside the cup cylinder 5. At least one set of locking components 3 is installed on the inner wall of the cup cylinder 5. The unlocking component 2 is slidably installed on the cup holder 1. When the cup holder 1 is pressed to a specific depth, the locking component 3 can lock the cup holder 1; when the cup holder 1 is continuously pressed to a set unlocking distance and the cup holder 1 is released, the locking of the locking component 3 on the cup holder 1 is released through the unlocking component 2.

[0028] In this embodiment, after the locking component 3 locks with the cup holder 1, a placement cavity is formed to accommodate the container, and the distance between the locking component 3 and the upper end surface of the cup cylinder 5 is a specific depth.

[0029] It should be known that the depth of traditional vehicle-mounted cup holders is often fixed, which may lead to a situation where the container does not match the cup holder when replacing the water cup or placing the beverage. Some vehicle-mounted cup holders with depth adjustment often require manual engagement when adjusting the depth, making the operation cumbersome.

[0030] In this embodiment, to adapt to containers of different heights, multiple groups of locking components 3 are provided. The multiple groups of locking components 3 are arranged vertically and equidistantly along the axial direction of the cup cylinder 5. By pressing the cup holder 1, the locking components 3 at different depths cooperate with the cup holder 1 to form placement cavities of different depths. At the same time, an unlocking component 2 is provided to simplify the unlocking steps. The distance from the unlocking component 2 to the locking component 3 is the unlocking distance. When it is necessary to increase the depth of the cup holder 1, simply pressing down the cup holder 1 drives the unlocking component 2 to move downward by the unlocking distance to easily complete the unlocking, so that the depth adjustment of the cup holder 1 can be completed only by repeatedly pressing the cup holder 1.

[0031] It should be known that, to ensure the locking stability between the locking component 3 and the cup holder 1, the number of locking components 3 in one group of locking components 3 is multiple. The multiple locking components 3 in one group are arranged at the same depth on the cup cylinder 5 and are equidistantly arranged along the circumferential direction of the cup cylinder 5.

[0032] In this embodiment, as Figure 4 and Figure 5 shown, the cup holder 1 includes a tray 11, a positioning plate 12, and a connecting rod 13. The connecting rod 13 is vertically connected between the tray 11 and the positioning plate 12; the locking component 3 includes a locking block 31 and a first elastic member 32; the unlocking component 2 is installed between the tray 11 and the positioning plate 12. The unlocking component 2 includes an unlocking plate 21 and a second elastic member 22. The unlocking plate 21 is slidably installed on the connecting rod 13. The unlocking plate 21 and the tray 11 are connected by the second elastic member 22 to ensure that the unlocking plate 21 floats between the tray 11 and the positioning plate 12 in the natural state. The container is placed on the tray 12. When the container presses down the cup holder 1 to a specific depth, the positioning plate 12 squeezes the locking block 31 and makes the locking block 31 move backward. At this time, the first elastic member 32 is in a compressed state. When the positioning plate 12 passes over the locking block 31, the first elastic member 32 provides elastic force for the locking block 31 to prompt the locking block 31 to return to its original position and prevent the positioning plate 12 from moving upward, so as to realize the locking of the locking block 31 to the positioning plate 12.

[0033] In this embodiment, as Figure 6 and Figure 7 shown, when the positioning plate 12 and the locking block 31 are in a locked state, by pressing down the cup holder 1 with the container, the cup holder 1 reaches a specific unlocking distance. At this time, the unlocking plate 21 moves downward and squeezes past the locking block 31 until it fits with the positioning plate 12. When the pressing stops, the unlocking plate 21 squeezes the locking block 31 again and drives the positioning plate 12 to squeeze past the locking block 31 for unlocking, so as to realize the depth adjustment of the cup holder 1.

[0034] It should be known that, as Figure 3As shown, in order to enable the positioning plate 12 to squeeze past the locking block 31, a first inclined surface 200 is provided on the lower side of the positioning plate 12 and / or the upper side of the locking block 31 to ensure that the cup holder 1 can be locked with the locking block 31. There are various specific ways to set the first inclined surface 200. It can be that the first inclined surface 200 is provided on the lower side of the positioning plate 12; it can also be that the first inclined surface 200 is provided on the upper side of the locking block 31, or the first inclined surface 200 can be provided on both the lower side of the positioning plate 12 and the upper side of the locking block 31.

[0035] It should also be known that, as Figure 3 shown, in order to enable the unlocking plate 21 to squeeze past the locking block 31, a second inclined surface 201 is provided on the upper side of the unlocking plate 21 and / or the lower side of the locking block 31 to ensure that the cup holder 1 can be unlocked from the locking block 31 under the drive of the unlocking plate 21. There are various specific ways to set the second inclined surface 201. It can be that the second inclined surface 201 is provided on the upper side of the unlocking plate 21, or the second inclined surface 201 can be provided on the lower side of the locking block 31, or the second inclined surface 201 can be provided on both the upper side of the unlocking plate 21 and the lower side of the locking block 31.

[0036] It can be understood that the settings of the first inclined surface 200 and the second inclined surface 201 are the keys to the locking and unlocking of the cup holder 1. The above different setting methods of the first inclined surface 200 and the second inclined surface 201 can all meet the requirements of this application, and those skilled in the art can select according to actual needs.

[0037] It should be known that, considering the smoothness during unlocking, the inclination angles of the first inclined surface 200 and the second inclined surface 201 in the horizontal direction should be set to 30° - 60°, and the preferred inclination angle is 45°.

[0038] In this embodiment, a recessed portion 120 is provided on the upper end surface of the positioning plate 12. When the unlocking plate 21 moves downward, the lower end surface of the unlocking plate 21 can be embedded in the recessed portion 120 and achieve fitting.

[0039] In this embodiment, as Figure 1 and Figure 2 shown, a third elastic member 100 is connected to the lower end of the positioning plate 12, and the other end of the third elastic member 100 is connected to the bottom of the cup cylinder 5. The third elastic member 100 elastically supports the cup holder 1 through the positioning plate 12 and provides elastic force when the unlocking plate 21 unlocks the locking assembly 3, so that the unlocking plate 21 and the positioning plate 12 squeeze and pass over the locking block 31.

[0040] It should be known that the third elastic member 100 can play a role in shock absorption for the cup holder 1. When the vehicle jolts, the container in the cup cylinder 5 will generate an impact force on the tray 11. At this time, the impact force generated is absorbed by the third elastic member 100, thereby avoiding damage to the container.

[0041] In this embodiment, as Figure 1 and Figure 2 shown, at least one limiting block 300 is installed on the upper part of the cup cylinder 5, at least one groove 4 is arranged on the inner wall of the cup cylinder 5, a rotating shaft 41 is arranged inside the groove 4, and the limiting block 300 is rotatably installed on the rotating shaft 41 through a torsion spring. When a container is placed, the limiting block 300 is pressed down to rotate downward. When the container is placed on the cup holder 1, the end of the limiting block 300 abuts against the side of the container. The limiting block 300 provides a supporting force from bottom to top to the container, while restricting the container from moving horizontally and enabling the cup cylinder 5 to adapt to containers of different sizes. When the container is removed from the cup holder 1, the limiting block 300 returns to its original position under the elastic action of the torsion spring.

[0042] It should be known that the length and size of the limiting block 300 can be set according to actual needs. The initial position of the limiting block 300 should have an axial angle with the cup cylinder 5 between 45° and 135°, and the preferred angle is 90°; that is, the initial position of the limiting block 300 is the horizontal position. Thus, when the container is placed in the cup cylinder 5, the limiting block 300 can be pressed downward by the container and rotate downward to compress the torsion spring. Furthermore, the limiting block 300 can provide a supporting force from bottom to top to the container to ensure the stable placement of the container. Of course, in order to ensure that the container can be placed in the exact middle of the cup cylinder 5, multiple limiting blocks 300 can be provided. The multiple limiting blocks 300 are arranged at equal intervals along the circumferential direction of the cup cylinder 5. For example, four limiting blocks 300 can be provided, and the adjacent limiting blocks 300 are arranged at an interval of 90°. Thus, the resultant force of the four limiting blocks 300 on the container can ensure that the container tends to the middle position of the cup cylinder 5.

[0043] It can be understood that the depth of the groove 4 is greater than the thickness of the limiting block 300, and the length of the groove 4 is greater than the length of the limiting block 300, so that the cup cylinder 5 can achieve the maximum accommodation capacity.

[0044] In this embodiment, the contact end of the limiting block 300 with the container is arranged in an arc shape, and a rubber pad can be laid on the arc surface end of the limiting block 300 to prevent the limiting block 300 from scratching the surface of the container.

[0045] In this embodiment, the upper end surface of the cup cylinder 5 extends outward in the horizontal direction to form a baffle 51, and a through hole 400 is arranged on the baffle 51, and the cup cylinder 5 can be fixedly placed by using the baffle 51 and the through hole 400.

[0046] The basic principles, main features and advantages of the present application have been described above. Those skilled in the art should understand that the present application is not limited by the above embodiments. What is described in the above embodiments and the specification is only the principle of the present application. Without departing from the spirit and scope of the present application, various changes and improvements will occur to the present application, and these changes and improvements all fall within the scope of the present application claimed. The scope of protection required by the present application is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A vehicle cup holder assembly, characterized in that: The cup holder comprises a cup holder, a locking assembly, an unlocking assembly and a cup barrel, wherein the cup holder is elastically mounted inside the cup barrel, at least one set of the locking assembly is mounted on the inner wall of the cup barrel, and the unlocking assembly is slidably mounted on the cup holder, and the cup holder is locked by the locking assembly by pressing the cup holder to the mounting position of the locking assembly; By continuing to press the cup holder to a set unlocking distance, when the cup holder is released, the cup holder is unlocked by the locking assembly through the unlocking assembly; The cup holder comprises a supporting plate, a positioning plate and a connecting rod, and the supporting plate and the positioning plate are connected by the connecting rod; The support plate is suitable for supporting the container, and the positioning plate is suitable for cooperating with the locking assembly for locking; The locking assembly comprises a locking block and a first elastic member; the locking block is elastically slidably installed along the radial direction of the cup tube by the first elastic member; the unlocking assembly comprises an unlocking plate and a second elastic member, and the unlocking plate is vertically elastically slidably installed on the connecting rod by the second elastic member; when the cup holder moves down to the installation position of the locking assembly, the locking block is located between the positioning plate and the unlocking plate to lock the positioning plate; when the cup holder continues to move down the unlocking distance, the unlocking plate and the positioning plate are both located at the lower side of the locking block, and then in the resetting process of the cup holder, the unlocking plate and the positioning plate are attached to each other and synchronously pass over the locking block.

2. The vehicle-mounted cup holder assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: A first inclined surface is arranged on the lower side of the positioning plate and / or the upper side of the locking block.

3. The vehicle-mounted cup holder assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper side of the unlocking plate and / or the lower side of the locking block are provided with a second inclined surface.

4. The vehicle-mounted cup holder assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The locking components are in multiple groups, and the multiple groups of locking components are spaced apart along the axial direction of the cup barrel.

5. The vehicle-mounted cup holder assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: A third elastic member is installed below the cup holder, the cup holder is connected to the cup tube via the third elastic member, and the cup tube elastically supports the cup holder via the third elastic member.

6. The vehicle-mounted cup holder assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: At least one limiting block is elastically rotatably mounted on the upper part of the cup barrel, and the limiting block limits the placed container through a rotational force from bottom to top, and the contact end of the limiting block and the container is arc-shaped.

7. The vehicle-mounted cup holder assembly as claimed in claim 6, characterized in that: At least one groove is arranged above the inner wall of the cup barrel, and the groove is suitable for accommodating the limiting block.

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