Hidden cup holder mechanism

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of furniture, in particular to a hidden cup holder mechanism which comprises a cup holder mounting plate and a panel assembly, the cup holder mounting plate is mounted on the panel assembly, and the panel assembly is mounted on a handrail assembly; the cup holder mounting plate can be switched between a hidden state and a non-hidden state, and the panel assembly is located on the transverse outer side of the pedal mounting support. Therefore, the movement process of switching the pedal mounting bracket between the stretching state and the retracting state does not interfere with the movement process of switching the cup holder mounting plate between the hidden state and the non-hidden state. By means of the design mode of the hidden type cup holder, when the whole hidden type cup holder mechanism is used, the pedal in the open state cannot interfere with switching of the hidden type cup holder mechanism between the hidden state and the non-hidden state, meanwhile, the pedal can be hidden when not used, and therefore the hidden type cup holder mechanism is convenient to use. And it can be ensured that dust or other chippings cannot be accumulated on the whole hidden cup holder mechanism.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of furniture, in particular to a hidden cup holder mechanism. Background Art

[0002] Cup holders are often incorporated into furniture such as power chairs, love seats, and sofas to provide occupants with a convenient drink while watching TV, reading, or enjoying other recreational activities. Currently, these hidden cup holders occupy the entire front panel of the armrest. When the footrest is increased to provide more leg room, this space is also occupied by the armrest. The opening and closing of the hidden cup holder interferes with the opening and closing of the footrest, making the two functions incompatible. Utility Model Content

[0003] The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is: in order to solve the technical problem that the existing hidden cup holder mechanism and the enlarged foot pedal cannot have the opening and closing functions at the same time, the present invention provides a hidden cup holder mechanism. Through the improvement of the cup holder mechanism structure, it can ensure that the movement of the cup holder mechanism between the hidden and non-hidden states does not interfere with the extension and retraction movement of the enlarged foot pedal.

[0004] The technical solution adopted by the present invention to solve its technical problems is: a hidden cup holder mechanism, used on a furniture piece having at least one armrest assembly and a retractable footrest mounting bracket that extends laterally to cover the lower portion of the at least one armrest assembly, comprising: a cup holder mounting plate and a panel assembly, the cup holder mounting plate being mounted on the panel assembly, and the panel assembly being mounted on the armrest assembly; wherein: the cup holder mounting plate is capable of switching between a hidden state and a non-hidden state, and the panel assembly is located laterally outside the footrest mounting bracket, so that the movement process of the footrest mounting bracket switching between an extended state and a retracted state does not interfere with the movement process of the cup holder mounting plate switching between a hidden state and a non-hidden state.

[0005] Therefore, through the design of the hidden cup holder, when the entire hidden cup holder mechanism is in use, the foot pedal in the open state will not interfere with the switching of the hidden cup holder mechanism between the hidden state and the non-hidden state. At the same time, when not in use, it can be hidden. In this way, it can be ensured that the entire hidden cup holder mechanism will not accumulate dust or other debris. In addition, when not in use, the entire hidden cup holder mechanism is hidden in the furniture piece, which can enhance the aesthetics of the entire furniture piece.

[0006] Furthermore, the panel assembly is located between a pair of oppositely disposed side panel components of the armrest assembly.

[0007] Furthermore, it also includes: an arcuate cam groove and a cam follower, wherein the arcuate cam groove is located in one of a pair of oppositely arranged side plate components, and the cam follower is installed on the panel assembly; wherein: the cam follower moves following the arcuate cam groove to guide the cup holder mounting plate to switch between a hidden state and a non-hidden state.

[0008] Furthermore, when the cam follower moves following the arc-shaped cam groove, the cup holder mounting plate switches between a hidden state and a non-hidden state, so that the panel assembly and the cup holder mounting plate move upward and forward.

[0009] Furthermore, it also includes: a first limit block and a second limit block, the first limit block is installed on the armrest assembly, the second limit block is installed on the panel assembly, and the switching of the cup holder mounting plate between the hidden state and the non-hidden state is limited to a predetermined range.

[0010] Furthermore, it also includes: a connecting rod assembly, which is defined between the armrest assembly and the panel assembly, and the connecting rod assembly can be switched between an extended state and a retracted state to achieve upward and forward movement of the panel assembly and the cup holder mounting plate.

[0011] Furthermore, it also includes: an actuator, both ends of which are connected to the armrest assembly and the panel assembly respectively, and the actuator is used to realize the upward and forward movement of the panel assembly and the cup holder mounting plate.

[0012] Furthermore, the actuator includes: a cylinder.

[0013] Furthermore, the cylinder includes a telescopic rod, which extends when the cup holder mounting plate switches from a hidden state to a non-hidden state, and retracts when the cup holder mounting plate switches from a non-hidden state to a hidden state.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are:

[0015] The design of the hidden cup holder allows the entire hidden cup holder mechanism to be hidden when not in use, thereby ensuring that the entire hidden cup holder mechanism will not accumulate dust or other debris. At the same time, when hidden, the entire hidden cup holder mechanism is hidden in the furniture piece, which can provide the entire furniture piece with beauty. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0017] Figure 1This is a cross-sectional view of the hidden cup holder mechanism of the present invention in a hidden state;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a perspective view of the hidden cup holder mechanism of the present invention in a hidden state;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic structural diagram of the cup holder of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view of the hidden cup holder mechanism of the present invention in a non-hidden state;

[0021] Figure 5 It is a right front perspective view of the hidden cup holder mechanism of the present invention in a non-hidden state;

[0022] Figure 6 For the utility model Figure 5 A magnified schematic diagram of the local structure at 5A in the middle;

[0023] Figure 7 It is a right rear perspective view of the hidden cup holder mechanism of the present invention in a non-hidden state;

[0024] Figure 8 This is a perspective view of the internal structure of the electric chair of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 9 A perspective view of the internal structure of the electric chair of the present invention with the footrest extended and the hidden cup holder mechanism opened;

[0026] Figure 10 A perspective view of the internal structure of the hidden cup holder mechanism of the electric chair of the present invention in an open state;

[0027] Figure 11 This is a perspective view of the internal structure of the electric chair with the footrest extended.

[0028] In the figure: 101, chair frame assembly; 102, armrest outer panel; 103, armrest assembly; 104, armrest inner panel; 106, inner side panel; 108, outer side panel; 110, horizontally oriented connecting plate; 112, vertically oriented connecting plate; 114, front panel; 115, frame; 116, cup holder mounting plate; 117, leg rest mounting bracket; 118, hole; 120, cup holder; 121, footrest mounting bracket; 122, center panel; 124, first connecting rod; 126, U-shaped mounting member; 1 28. Second connecting rod; 130. Connection; 132. First mounting bracket; 134. Cylinder; 135. Telescopic rod; 136. Second mounting bracket; 138. Third mounting bracket; 140. Male limit pin mounting seat; 142. Male limit pin; 144. Female limit pin; 146. Groove; 148. Fourth mounting bracket; 150. Arc cam groove; 152. Cam follower; 154. Upper plate; 156. First limit block; 158. Second limit block; 100. Hidden cup holder mechanism. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0029] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, which are simplified schematic diagrams that illustrate the basic structure of the present invention in a schematic manner.

[0030] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "transverse", "length", "width", "thickness", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential" and the like indicate orientations or positional relationships based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the present invention. In addition, features defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of such features. In the description of the present invention, unless otherwise specified, "multiple" means two or more.

[0031] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, the terms "mounted," "connected," and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they can refer to fixed connections, detachable connections, or integral connections; mechanical connections, electrical connections; direct connections, indirect connections through an intermediate medium, and internal communication between two components. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0032] like Figures 1 to 11 The figure shows the optimal embodiment of the present invention. The hidden cup holder mechanism 100 of this embodiment is used on a furniture piece having at least one armrest assembly 103 and a retractable footrest mounting bracket 121 that extends laterally to cover the lower portion of at least one armrest assembly 103. The structure includes: a cup holder mounting plate 116 and a panel assembly. The cup holder mounting plate 116 is mounted on the panel assembly, and the panel assembly is mounted on the armrest assembly 103. The cup holder mounting plate 116 is switchable between a hidden state and a non-hidden state. The panel assembly is located laterally outside the footrest mounting bracket 121, so that the movement process of the footrest mounting bracket 121 switching between the extended state and the retracted state does not interfere with the movement process of the cup holder mounting plate 116 switching between the hidden state and the non-hidden state. Therefore, through the design of the hidden cup holder 120, when the entire hidden cup holder mechanism 100 is in use, the foot pedal in the open state will not interfere with the switching of the hidden cup holder mechanism 100 between the hidden state and the non-hidden state (that is, the hidden cup holder mechanism 100 can avoid the foot pedal in the open state (the area of ​​the foot pedal in the open state is increased) and will not cause interference). At the same time, when not in use, it can be hidden. In this way, it can be ensured that the entire hidden cup holder mechanism 100 will not accumulate dust or other debris. In addition, when not in use, the entire hidden cup holder mechanism 100 is hidden in the furniture piece, which can enhance the aesthetics of the entire furniture piece.

[0033] Specifically, the panel assembly is a part of the armrest assembly 103 .

[0034] Specifically, the entire hidden cup holder mechanism 100 can be combined with a chair (or love seat, sofa) with a built-in T-shaped pad in the furniture piece to adapt to the presence of the T-shaped pad and be fully functional.

[0035] In this embodiment, the panel assembly is located between a pair of oppositely disposed side panel members of the armrest assembly 103 .

[0036] In this embodiment, it also includes: an arcuate cam groove 150 and a cam follower 152, the arcuate cam groove 150 is located in one of a pair of oppositely arranged side panel components, and the cam follower 152 is installed on the panel assembly; wherein: the cam follower 152 moves following the arcuate cam groove 150 to guide the cup holder mounting plate 116 to switch between the hidden state and the non-hidden state.

[0037] In this embodiment, when the cam follower 152 moves following the arcuate cam groove 150 , the cup holder mounting plate 116 switches between the hidden state and the non-hidden state, so that the panel assembly and the cup holder mounting plate 116 move upward and forward.

[0038] In this embodiment, it also includes: a first limit block 156 and a second limit block 158, the first limit block 156 is installed on the armrest assembly 103, and the second limit block 158 is installed on the panel assembly. The cup holder mounting plate 116 is limited to a predetermined range when switching between the hidden state and the non-hidden state.

[0039] In this embodiment, it also includes: a connecting rod assembly, which is defined between the armrest assembly 103 and the panel assembly. The connecting rod assembly can be switched between an extended state and a retracted state to achieve upward and forward movement of the panel assembly and the cup holder mounting plate 116.

[0040] In this embodiment, it also includes: an actuator, the two ends of which are respectively connected to the armrest assembly 103 and the panel assembly, and the actuator is used to realize the upward and forward movement of the panel assembly and the cup holder mounting plate 116; the actuator includes: a cylinder 134; the cylinder 134 includes: a telescopic rod 135, when the cup holder mounting plate 116 switches from a hidden state to a non-hidden state, the telescopic rod 135 extends, and when the cup holder mounting plate 116 switches from a non-hidden state to a hidden state, the telescopic rod 135 retracts.

[0041] Specifically, the hidden cup holder mechanism 100 is arranged in the armrest assembly 103 of the chair frame assembly 101; the armrest assembly 103 includes: an armrest inner panel 104 and an armrest outer panel 102 arranged opposite to each other; the panel assembly includes: an inner panel 106, an outer panel 108 and a front panel 114, and the front panel 114 is an L-shaped structure; the upper horizontally extending horizontally oriented connecting plate 110 and the lower horizontally extending vertically oriented connecting plate 112 are respectively connected to the inner surface of the inner panel 106 and the inner surface of the outer panel 108, and the two ends of the front panel 114 are respectively connected to the front end surface of the inner panel 106 and the front end surface of the outer panel 108; the two ends of the cup holder mounting plate 116 are respectively connected to the upper end of the inner panel 106 and the upper end of the outer panel 108.

[0042] Specifically, the cup holder mounting plate 116 is provided with a hole 118, which is used to insert and install the cup holder 120; the front panel 114 includes: a frame 115 extending laterally inward, and the cup holder mounting plate 116 is connected to the frame 115; the two ends of the L-shaped structure front panel 114 are respectively arranged on the laterally outer side of the leg rest mounting bracket 117 and the laterally outer side of the foot pedal mounting bracket 121 of the chair frame assembly 101. Such a design will not interfere with the extension or retraction of the leg rest mounting bracket 117 and the foot pedal mounting bracket 121; the frame 115 extending laterally inward is not only used to support the cup holder mounting plate 116, but is also a component of the armrest assembly 103 of the chair frame assembly 101.

[0043] Specifically, in order to complete the armrest assembly 103, the two ends of the transversely extending central panel 122 are respectively connected to the inner surface of the armrest inner panel 104 and the inner surface of the armrest outer panel 102; the first connecting rod 124 is mounted to the lower surface of the transversely extending horizontally oriented connecting plate 110 through a U-shaped mounting member 126, the first connecting rod 124 is mounted to the second connecting rod 128 through a connection 130, and the second connecting rod 128 is mounted to the transversely extending central panel 122 through a first mounting bracket 132; the telescopic rod 135 of the cylinder 134 is mounted to the second mounting bracket 136, the second mounting bracket 136 is mounted to the rear surface of the transversely extending vertically oriented connecting plate 112, and the cylinder 134 is mounted to the transversely extending central panel 112 through a third mounting bracket 138 22; a positive limit pin mounting seat 140 having a positive limit pin 142 is mounted on the rear surface of the laterally extending vertically oriented connecting plate 112, and a female limit pin 144 is mounted on the laterally extending center panel 122 through a fourth mounting bracket 148 and is provided with a slot 146, which is used to accommodate the positive limit pin 142; the armrest inner plate 104 is provided with an arcuate cam groove 150, and the two ends of a horizontal cam follower 152 are respectively mounted on the inner plate 106 and the outer plate 108, and a section of the cam follower 152 extends into the arcuate cam groove 150; the armrest assembly 103 also includes: an upper plate 154, the upper plate 154 is provided with a first limit block 156, and the second limit block 158 is mounted on the cup holder mounting plate 116.

[0044] Specifically, when the hidden cup holder mechanism 100 is in the hidden state (eg Figure 1As shown in FIG1 , the front panel 114 is in a retracted state and the cup holder mounting plate 116 is in a hidden state. When viewed from the rear to the front, the cup holder mounting plate 116 is arranged at a predetermined upward tilt angle, and the transversely extending vertically oriented connecting plate 112 and the front panel 114 are parallel to the transversely extending center panel 122. When a forward pulling force is applied to the front panel 114 to move the front panel 114 from the retracted state to the extended state, thereby moving the cup holder mounting plate 116 from the hidden state to the non-hidden state, the inner panel 106 and the outer panel 108 of the entire hidden cup holder mechanism 100 rotate clockwise to open, and the transversely extending horizontally oriented connecting plate 110 and the transversely extending vertically oriented connecting plate 112 also rotate clockwise. The connecting rod assembly includes: a first connecting rod 124 and a second connecting rod 128. The first connecting rod 124 rotates around its connection 130. The second stop block 158 contacts the first stop block 156, so that the entire hidden cup holder mechanism 100 is extended and moved to the extent of the fully open position (i.e., limited to a predetermined extent). Finally, when the entire hidden cup holder mechanism 100 is fully extended, the cup holder mounting plate 116 is in the non-hidden state and is horizontal. At this time, the cup holder 120 installed in the cup holder mounting plate 116 is in a tilted state.

[0045] In summary, the present invention adopts the design of the hidden cup holder 120 so that when the cup holder 120 is in use, the foot pedal in the open state will not interfere with the switching of the cup holder 120 between the hidden state and the non-hidden state. At the same time, when not in use, it can be hidden. In this way, it can be ensured that the cup holder 120 will not accumulate dust or other debris. In addition, when not in use, the cup holder 120 is hidden in the furniture piece, which can enhance the aesthetics of the entire furniture piece.

[0046] The above description is based on the ideal embodiment of the present invention. Based on the above description, relevant personnel can make various changes and modifications without departing from the technical scope of this utility model. The technical scope of this utility model is not limited to the content of the specification and must be determined according to the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A hidden cup holder mechanism for a piece of furniture having at least one armrest assembly (103) and a retractable footrest mounting bracket (121) extending laterally to cover a lower portion of the at least one armrest assembly (103), characterized in that: include: a cup holder mounting plate (116), and A panel assembly, the cup holder mounting plate (116) being mounted on the panel assembly, and the panel assembly being mounted on the armrest assembly (103); The cup holder mounting plate (116) is capable of switching between a hidden state and a non-hidden state, and the panel assembly is located laterally outside the pedal mounting bracket (121), so that the movement process of the pedal mounting bracket (121) switching between an extended state and a retracted state does not interfere with the movement process of the cup holder mounting plate (116) switching between a hidden state and a non-hidden state.

2. The hidden cup holder mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The panel assembly is located between a pair of oppositely disposed side panel members of the armrest assembly (103).

3. The hidden cup holder mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that: Also includes: an arcuate cam groove (150) and a cam follower (152), wherein the arcuate cam groove (150) is located in one of a pair of oppositely disposed side plate members, and the cam follower (152) is mounted on the panel assembly; The cam follower (152) moves following the arc-shaped cam groove (150) to guide the cup holder mounting plate (116) to switch between a hidden state and a non-hidden state.

4. The hidden cup holder mechanism according to claim 3, characterized in that: When the cam follower (152) moves following the arc-shaped cam groove (150), the cup holder mounting plate (116) switches between a hidden state and a non-hidden state, so that the panel assembly and the cup holder mounting plate (116) move upward and forward.

5. The hidden cup holder mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: Also includes: A first limit block (156) and a second limit block (158), wherein the first limit block (156) is mounted on the armrest assembly (103), and the second limit block (158) is mounted on the panel assembly, and the switching of the cup holder mounting plate (116) between the hidden state and the non-hidden state is limited within a predetermined range.

6. The hidden cup holder mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: Also includes: A connecting rod assembly is defined between the armrest assembly (103) and the panel assembly, and the connecting rod assembly can be switched between an extended state and a retracted state to enable the panel assembly and the cup holder mounting plate (116) to move upward and forward.

7. The hidden cup holder mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: Also includes: An actuator, wherein both ends of the actuator are respectively connected to the armrest assembly (103) and the panel assembly, and the actuator is used to realize the upward and forward movement of the panel assembly and the cup holder mounting plate (116).

8. The hidden cup holder mechanism according to claim 7, characterized in that: The actuator comprises: Cylinder (134).

9. The hidden cup holder mechanism according to claim 8, characterized in that: The cylinder (134) comprises: The telescopic rod (135) is extended when the cup holder mounting plate (116) is switched from a hidden state to a non-hidden state, and is retracted when the cup holder mounting plate (116) is switched from a non-hidden state to a hidden state.

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