Cup holder with hidden switch button

Abstract

The utility model discloses a switch button hidden type cup stand which comprises a cup stand shell, two working cavities are formed in the cup stand shell, a switch button reserved position is arranged on the cavity wall located at the transition position of the two working cavities, and a switch button assembly is connected with the cup stand shell through the switch button reserved position. The switch button is arranged on the cavity wall of the transition position of the two working cavities, the stress direction is perpendicular to the height direction of the cup stand, taking and placing of a cup are not affected, mistaken touch caused by the fact that the button is arranged on the upper working face of the cup stand can be completely prevented, and meanwhile the cup stand assembly is locked and released. Compared with an electronic switch button, the switch button assembly is simple in structure, low in cost, long in service life and good in market prospect due to the fact that the inclined planes are matched with one another.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of automobile interior parts, in particular to a switch button hidden cup holder. Background Art

[0002] Automobiles are essential means of transportation in life. Although the development of automobile engine technology has been relatively slow in recent years, with the development of automobile technology, various automobile accessories emerge in an endless stream to better meet people's needs. In order to better meet people's requirements for automobile comfort and practicality, the cup holder, as an in-vehicle storage device, greatly improves the practicality and convenience, providing a more comfortable and user-friendly driving experience for passengers. The cup holder is usually arranged on the front side of the lower instrument panel and the lower side of the instrument panel for placing water cups or other drinking utensils.

[0003] In order to improve the use performance and convenience of the cup holder, many improvements have been made in the prior art. For example, the Chinese utility model patent with the publication number CN213167832U and the application name of a lifting cup holder discloses an unlocking structure of a lifting cup holder, including: a positioning rack, a fixed frame, a movable frame and an eccentric rod. The movable frame is movably arranged in the fixed frame. A clamping groove and a pushing groove are formed on the movable frame. The positioning rack is arranged in the clamping groove and is clamped with the clamping groove. The eccentric rod is arranged in the pushing groove. When the eccentric rod deflects, it pushes the pushing groove to separate the movable frame from the positioning rack. The beneficial effect of the utility model is: the overall structure is ingenious and very reliable and convenient when unlocking.

[0004] However, this unlocking structure is arranged on the top of the cup holder and adopts a vertical pressing method to release the locking mechanism. However, this method is prone to accidental touch, which not only causes inconvenience but also poses a safety hazard during driving. Summary of the Utility Model

[0005] Aiming at the deficiencies in the prior art, the utility model provides a switch button hidden cup holder that prevents accidental touch.

[0006] To solve the above technical problems, the utility model is solved by the following technical solutions: a switch button hidden cup holder includes a cup holder housing. Two working cavities are arranged in the cup holder housing. A switch button reserved position is arranged on the cavity wall at the transition of the two working cavities. The switch button assembly is connected with the cup holder housing through the switch button reserved position to realize the locking and release of the cup holder assembly.

[0007] In the above technical solution, the switch button assembly includes a release mechanism located at the switch button reserved position, a link mechanism arranged on the cup holder housing, and a release base arranged at the bottom of the cup holder housing and cooperating with the cup holder assembly.

[0008] In the above technical solution, the release mechanism includes a release button that can protrude from the reserved position of the switch button and a resilient member for returning the release button to its original position, which is used for the resilience of the button.

[0009] In the above technical solution, the link mechanism is arranged along the height direction of the cup holder housing through the installation position provided on the outer wall of the cup holder housing, and includes a link and a return spring sleeved on the middle part of the link body. A first inclined surface that cooperates with the rear working surface of the release mechanism is provided on the upper working surface of the link, and a second inclined surface that cooperates with the release base is provided on the lower working surface of the link.

[0010] In the above technical solution, a cup holder housing base is provided at the bottom of the cup holder housing, and includes a sliding connection part provided on the lower working surface of the cup holder housing base and having a hollow structure at the top.

[0011] In the above technical solution, the release base is provided at the bottom of the cup holder housing. The extended end of the release base extends into the sliding connection part and is slidably connected to the cup holder housing base. The release part on the extended end is exposed from the hollow structure and cooperates with the cup holder assembly. The mating end of the release base is located outside the cup holder housing base and cooperates with the second inclined surface of the link.

[0012] In the above technical solution, a lock catch that cooperates with the cup holder housing base is provided on the upper working surface of the extended end.

[0013] In the above technical solution, a spring post is extendedly provided on the end surface of the extended end. A return spring is sleeved on the spring post, and the other end of the return spring is correspondingly sleeved on the first spring post inside the sliding connection part.

[0014] In the above technical solution, a cavity with an open top is provided at the mating end of the release base. A sliding inclined surface that cooperates with the second inclined surface is provided at the position of the cavity wall corresponding to the lower end of the link extending into it.

[0015] In the above technical solution, the cup holder assembly includes a cup holder that can rise or fall along the height direction of the working cavity. A buckling part that cooperates with the release part is provided on the outer bottom surface of the cup holder.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, the present utility model has the following beneficial effects: By arranging the switch button on the cavity wall at the transition of the two working cavities, the force application direction is perpendicular to the height direction of the cup holder, which not only does not affect the taking and placing of the cup, but also can completely prevent accidental touch caused by setting the button on the upper working surface of the cup holder. At the same time, the switch button assembly adopts the cooperation between inclined surfaces. Compared with the electronic switch button, it not only has a simple structure, low cost, but also has a long service life and has a good market prospect. Description of the Drawings

[0017] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present utility model, the following will briefly introduce the drawings required in the embodiments. Obviously, the drawings in the following description are only some embodiments of the present utility model. For those of ordinary skill in the art, without creative efforts, other drawings can also be obtained based on these drawings.

[0018] Figure 1 It is a schematic structural diagram of the present utility model.

[0019] Figure 2 It is a schematic structural diagram of the other side of the present utility model.

[0020] Figure 3 It is a schematic cross-sectional structural diagram of the present utility model.

[0021] Figure 4 It is a schematic structural diagram of the lower working surface of the base of the cup holder housing.

[0022] Figure 5 It is a schematic structural diagram of the switch button assembly.

[0023] Figure 6 It is an exploded structural diagram of the switch button assembly. Specific embodiments

[0024] The following further describes the present utility model in detail with reference to the drawings.

[0025] The following description is used to disclose the present utility model so that those skilled in the art can implement the present utility model. The preferred embodiments in the following description are only examples, and those skilled in the art can think of other obvious deformations. The basic principles defined in the following description of the present utility model can be used in other implementation schemes, deformation schemes, improvement schemes, equivalent schemes, and other technical schemes that do not deviate from the spirit and scope of the present utility model.

[0026] Those skilled in the art should understand that in the disclosure of the present utility model, the terms "longitudinal", "lateral", "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "front", "rear", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc. indicate the orientation or position based on the orientation or position relationship shown in the drawings. It is only for the convenience of simplifying the description of the present utility model, rather than indicating or implying that the device or component referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, the above terms should not be construed as limiting the present utility model.

[0027] It will be understood that the term "a" should be construed as "at least one" or "one or more". That is, in one embodiment, the number of an element may be one, while in other embodiments, the number of the element may be multiple. The term "a" should not be construed as a limitation on the number.

[0028] See Figures 1 to 6 , a switch button hidden cup holder, including a cup holder housing 1. There are two working chambers 11 arranged in the cup holder housing 1, and at least the upper parts of the two working chambers 11 are connected. A switch button reserved position is arranged on the chamber wall at the transition of the two working chambers 11. For the convenience of the user's operation, the switch button reserved position is arranged on the chamber wall close to the opening of the working chamber 11. The switch button assembly 2 is connected to the cup holder housing 1 through the switch button reserved position. By pressing the switch button assembly 2 by the user, the release of the cup holder assembly 3 is realized. Of course, in the initial state, the cup holder assembly 3 is also locked through the switch button assembly 2.

[0029] On the outer side wall of the cup holder housing 1 corresponding to the switch button reserved position, several mounting positions 12 are arranged for connecting the switch button assembly 2 to the cup holder housing 1. A cup holder housing base 13 is arranged at the bottom of the cup holder housing 1, which is used for installing part of the structure of the cup holder assembly 3 and part of the structure of the switch button assembly 2 on the one hand. Specifically, it includes a sliding connection part 131 arranged on the lower working surface of the cup holder housing base 13 and having a hollow structure 131a at the top. A first spring column 131b is arranged in the cavity of the sliding connection part 131.

[0030] Of course, in order to be able to connect it to the cup holder housing 1, a connecting part for connecting to the cup holder housing 1 is also arranged on the upper working surface of the cup holder housing base 13.

[0031] Specifically, the switch button assembly 2 includes a release mechanism 21, a link mechanism 22 and a release base 23.

[0032] Among them, the release mechanism 21 includes a release button 211 and a return spring member 212. The release button 211 can be two structures. One is a component for the operator to operate, and its structure extends out from the switch button reserved position. The other structure is a component connected to the operating component, and an inclined surface is arranged on its rear working surface for cooperating with the link mechanism 22. Of course, for the convenience of installation and reduction of the number of parts, the two parts of the release button 211 can adopt an integral structure.

[0033] The return spring member 212 is a spring, one end is buckled on the buckle column at the top of the release button 211, and the other end is buckled on the spring connection column of the cup holder housing 1 for the return of the release button 211.

[0034] Matched with the inclined plane on the working surface after the release button 211 is the link mechanism 22. The link mechanism 22 is arranged vertically along the cup holder housing 1 through a number of mounting positions 12 provided on the outer side wall of the cup holder housing 1. It includes a link 221 and a return spring 222 sleeved in the middle of the link body. The upper working surface of the link 221 is provided with a first inclined plane 221a that matches the rear working surface of the release mechanism 21. Through the cooperation between the two inclined planes, the link 221 can move in the vertical direction, and the lower working surface of the link is provided with a second inclined plane 221b that matches the release base.

[0035] The release base 23 is arranged at the bottom of the cup holder housing 1 through the cup holder housing base 13, including an extension end 231 and a mating end 232. Among them, the extension end 231 extends into the sliding connection part 131 and is slidably connected with the cup holder housing base 13, and the mating end 232 is located outside the cup holder housing base 13 and matches the second inclined plane 221b provided on the lower working surface of the link.

[0036] The extension end 231 is provided with a release part 231a for the release and locking of the cup holder assembly 3. The upper working surface of the extension end 231 is provided with a lock catch 231b that matches the cup holder housing base 13 for connection with the cup holder housing base 13. A spring post 231c is extendedly provided on the front end surface of the extension end 231. The return spring 233 is sleeved on the spring post 231c, and the other end of the return spring 233 is correspondingly sleeved on the first spring post 131b inside the sliding connection part 131.

[0037] In order to prevent the displacement of the lower working surface of the link, the mating end 232 of the release base is provided with a cavity with an open top. At the position of the cavity wall corresponding to the lower end of the link 221 extending in, a sliding inclined plane 232a that matches the second inclined plane 221b is provided, so that the lower working surface of the link can always be in contact with the sliding inclined plane 232a.

[0038] Corresponding to the upper part of the release part 231a of the extension end 231, a cup holder assembly 3 is provided, including a cup holder 31. Of course, the cup holder 31 should be able to return to its position when the switch button assembly 2 operates. A large spring group 4 that can support its weight is provided in cooperation, and a lifting assembly that enables it to steadily return to its position along the height direction of the working cavity. Obviously, these all belong to the conventional structure of the cup holder and will not be elaborated here.

[0039] Importantly, a buckling part 32 that matches the release part 231a is provided on the outer bottom surface of the cup holder. In this solution, the buckling part 32 adopts a hook-shaped structure.

[0040] The specific operation principle of the above technical solution is as follows: In the initial state, the water cup is located in the cup holder. When the vehicle occupant needs to take it, press the release button protruding from the cavity wall at the transition of the two working cavities 11. After the release button moves backward, it pushes the upper working surface of the connecting rod 221 through the cooperation of the inclined plane, causing the connecting rod 221 to move downward in the vertical direction. The second inclined plane 221b on the lower working surface of the connecting rod acts on the sliding inclined plane 232a. At this time, the vertical movement is converted into a horizontal movement, pushing the release base 23, causing the extension end 231 to act, so that the buckling part 32 of the cup holder originally hooked on the release part 231a disengages from this place, and it rises under the elastic force of the large spring group 4 until it reaches the original position, facilitating the vehicle occupant to take the water cup. Of course, the release button and the release base 23 return to their original positions under the action of the return spring. After the water cup is used, it is placed in the cup holder and pressed down. The cup holder moves downward, and the buckling part 32 is buckled in the release part 231a, returning to the initial state.

[0041] By setting the switch button at the position of the cavity wall at the transition of the two working cavities 11, not only does it not occupy space, but it also solves the problem of accidental touch caused by setting it on the surface of the cup holder. It is not only convenient to use but also reduces potential safety hazards.

[0042] Those skilled in the art should understand that the embodiments of the present invention described above and shown in the drawings are only examples and do not limit the present invention. The object of the present invention has been completely and effectively achieved. The functions and structural principles of the present invention have been demonstrated and explained in the embodiments. Without departing from the said principles, any deformation or modification of the embodiments of the present invention is possible.

Claims

1. A cup holder with a hidden switch button, comprising a cup holder housing (1), characterized in that: Two working chambers (11) are arranged in the cup holder housing (1), and a switch button reserved position is arranged on the chamber wall at the transition between the two working chambers (11). The switch button assembly (2) is connected to the cup holder housing (1) via the switch button reserved position to achieve locking and releasing of the cup holder assembly (3).

2. The switch button hidden cup holder according to claim 1, characterized in that: The switch button assembly (2) comprises a release mechanism (21) located at a reserved position of the switch button, a connecting rod mechanism (22) arranged on the cup holder shell, and a release base (23) arranged at the bottom of the cup holder shell and cooperating with the cup holder assembly.

3. The switch button hidden cup holder according to claim 2, characterized in that: The release mechanism (21) comprises a release button (211) that can extend from the switch button reserved position and a resilient member (212) that returns the release button to its original position.

4. The switch button hidden cup holder according to claim 2, characterized in that: The connecting rod mechanism (22) is arranged along the height direction of the cup holder shell (1) through a mounting position (12) arranged on the outer wall of the cup holder shell, and comprises a connecting rod (221) and a return spring (222) sleeved on the middle part of the connecting rod body, the upper working surface of the connecting rod (221) is provided with a first inclined surface (221a) matching with the rear working surface of the release mechanism (21), and the lower working surface of the connecting rod is provided with a second inclined surface (221b) matching with the release base.

5. The switch button hidden cup holder according to claim 2, characterized in that: The bottom of the cup holder shell (1) is provided with a cup holder shell base (13), comprising a sliding connection portion (131) which is arranged on the lower working surface of the cup holder shell base (13) and has a hollow structure (131a) arranged on the top.

6. The switch button hidden cup holder according to claim 5, characterized in that: The release base (23) is arranged at the bottom of the cup holder shell (1); an extension end (231) of the release base extends into the sliding connection portion (131) and is slidably connected to the cup holder shell base (13); a release portion (231a) on the extension end (231) is exposed from the hollow structure (131a) to cooperate with the cup holder assembly; and a matching end (232) of the release base is located outside the cup holder shell base (13) and is matched with a second inclined surface (221b) of the connecting rod (221).

7. The switch button hidden cup holder according to claim 6, characterized in that: The upper working surface of the extension end (231) is provided with a lock buckle (231b) that cooperates with the cup holder shell base (13).

8. The switch button hidden cup holder according to claim 7, characterized in that: A spring column (231c) is extended from the end surface of the extending end (231), a return spring (233) is sleeved on the spring column (231c), and the other end of the return spring (233) is correspondingly sleeved on the first spring column (131b) in the sliding connection portion (131).

9. The switch button hidden cup holder according to claim 6, characterized in that: The mating end (232) of the release base is provided with a concave cavity with an open top, and a sliding inclined surface (232a) mating with the second inclined surface (221b) is provided at a position of the cavity wall corresponding to the cavity wall where the lower end of the connecting rod (221) extends.

10. The switch button hidden cup holder according to claim 6, characterized in that: The cup holder assembly (3) comprises a cup holder (31) capable of rising or falling along the height direction of the working chamber, and a buckling portion (32) matching the releasing portion (231a) is provided on the outer bottom surface of the cup holder.

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