Novel cup stand structure

Abstract

The utility model discloses a novel cup holder structure which comprises a shell, an overturning assembly is installed on the upper side of the shell in a hinged mode, a fixing shell is arranged on the outer side of the shell in a clamped mode, a cup holder plate is hinged to the lower side of the fixing shell, and a connecting rod assembly is hinged to the inner side of the rotating end of the overturning assembly. The lower side end of the connecting rod assembly penetrates through the shell and is hinged to the movable end of the cup supporting plate. When the overturning assembly is rotated, the movable end of the cup supporting plate is driven to act through the connecting rod assembly; when the whole cup support plate is changed from a plane state to an inclined plane state, the upper part of the cup support plate forms a stable cup support placing area; the overturning assembly comprises a lower cover and a cover plate fixed to the upper surface of the lower cover, and the upper side of the connecting rod assembly is installed in the lower cover in a hinged mode. A cup support seat is integrally formed on the cup support plate, a cup groove is fixed to the cup support seat, and the upper side end of the cup groove is located in the shell. The folding chair saves space on the whole and has the advantages of being small in size in a storage state.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of automotive technology, and in particular to a novel cup holder structure. Background Technology

[0002] While driving, passengers often need to place beverage containers such as cups for easy access. As people spend more time in their cars and their demands for in-car comfort increase, cup holders have become an important component for enhancing vehicle comfort. A well-designed and functional cup holder allows passengers to easily access their drinks while driving, reducing the inconvenience of searching for and placing cups, and contributing to a comfortable driving environment. However, traditional cup holders have the following problems:

[0003] 1. The depth of the existing cup holders after opening affects the design layout and occupies structural space. In addition, when it involves a floating armrest, the cup holder depth is often insufficient, which affects the performance.

[0004] 2. Previous cup holder designs were not well-designed, lacking an effective linkage mechanism between components. During opening, the components could not coordinate their actions, resulting in a cumbersome opening process. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art and provide a new cup holder structure to address the aforementioned defects.

[0006] The objective of this utility model is achieved through the following technical solution:

[0007] A novel cup holder structure includes:

[0008] The housing has a flipping assembly hinged to its upper side, a fixed shell secured to its outer side, and a cup holder hinged to its lower side. A connecting rod assembly is hinged to the inner side of the rotating end of the flipping assembly, with the lower end of the connecting rod assembly penetrating the housing and hinged to the movable end of the cup holder. When the flipping assembly is rotated, the movable end of the cup holder moves via the connecting rod assembly. When the cup holder changes from a planar state to an inclined state, the upper part of the cup holder forms a stable cup holder placement area.

[0009] In one or more embodiments of this utility model, the flipping assembly includes a lower cover and a cover plate fixed to the upper surface of the lower cover, and the upper side of the connecting rod assembly is hinged to the inside of the lower cover.

[0010] In one or more embodiments of this utility model, a cup holder is integrally formed on the cup holder plate, and a cup groove is fixed on the cup holder, with the upper end of the cup groove located inside the shell.

[0011] In one or more embodiments of this utility model, rotating connecting rods are rotatably mounted on the left and right outer sides of the housing, and the outer side of the rotating connecting rod has a rotating arm. The extension end of the rotating arm passes through the housing and is hinged to the outer side of the lower cover.

[0012] In one or more embodiments of this utility model, two rotating shafts are rotatably arranged inside the lower cover, and two opposing arc-shaped grooves are formed on the inner wall of the housing, with the outer ends of the rotating shafts extending into the corresponding arc-shaped grooves.

[0013] In one or more embodiments of this utility model, the left and right sides of the fixed shell are fixed with card seats, the inner side of the card seats is fixed with a torsion spring gear, and the outer side of the rotating connecting rod is also provided with a protruding sector gear plate, which meshes with the torsion spring gear.

[0014] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0015] This invention presents a novel cup holder structure that occupies minimal space overall. When folded, it is compact and space-saving. This invention also allows for expanded design options, providing more styling choices. The flip-up component and cup holder are linked together via a linkage assembly. When the flip-up component is operated, the cup holder opens simultaneously, forming the complete cup holder only after the cup holder is fully open. This eliminates the need for separate operations, greatly improving ease of use, saving operation time and steps, and allowing users to quickly place or retrieve cups. Furthermore, this invention effectively fixes the rotation angle and travel trajectory of the flip-up component through a rotating linkage combined with a cylindrical protrusion on the lower cover and an arc-shaped groove on the shell, preventing over-rotation or under-rotation, enhancing structural stability and reliability, and extending service life. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model in the closed state;

[0017] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 Side view;

[0018] Figure 3 This is a top view after the cover plate has been removed;

[0019] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure after removing the flip component;

[0020] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the rotating connecting rod;

[0021] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model in the fully open state;

[0022] Figure 7 yes Figure 6 Side view. Detailed Implementation

[0023] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some, not all, of the embodiments of this utility model. The components of the embodiments of this utility model described and shown in the accompanying drawings can generally be arranged and designed in various different configurations. Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of this utility model provided in the accompanying drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed utility model, but merely represents selected embodiments of the utility model. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this utility model without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0024] In this embodiment, as Figures 1 to 7 As shown, a novel cup holder structure includes a housing 1, a flipping assembly hinged to the upper side of the housing 1, a fixed shell 2 secured to the outer side of the housing 1, a cup holder plate 3 hinged to the lower side of the fixed shell 2, and a connecting rod assembly hinged to the inner side of the rotating end of the flipping assembly. The lower end of the connecting rod assembly passes through the housing 1 and is hinged to the movable end of the cup holder plate 3. When the flipping assembly is rotated, the movable end of the cup holder plate 3 is moved through the connecting rod assembly. When the cup holder plate 3 changes from a planar state to an inclined state, the upper part of the cup holder plate 3 forms a stable cup holder placement area.

[0025] In this embodiment, the upper side of the housing 1 forms an integral rectangular opening, and the lower side has two through holes; when the flipping component is in the closed state, it covers the rectangular opening; the cup holder 3 is located on the lower side of the housing 1 and covers the two through holes, and the opening orientation of the flipping component is completely opposite to the opening orientation of the cup holder 3; through the linkage between the flipping component and the cup holder 3, this utility model enables the cup holder 3 to form a placeable area on its upper part after the flipping component moves the cup holder 3 from the initial position to the predetermined position, and at this time the opening at the upper end of the fixed housing 2 is not blocked by the flipping component, making it convenient to place and remove the cup; when the flipping component reaches the predetermined position, a part of the flipping component is located inside the housing 1.

[0026] In one or more embodiments of this utility model, the flipping assembly includes a lower cover 4 and a cover plate 5 fixed to the upper surface of the lower cover 4, and the upper side of the connecting rod assembly is hinged to the inside of the lower cover 4.

[0027] In this embodiment, the linkage assembly consists of a first linkage 9 and a second linkage 10. The upper ends of the first linkage 9 and the second linkage 10 extend into the interior of the lower cover 4 and are hinged together by a short shaft. The inner side of the opening end of the cup holder 3 has two protruding hinge seats. The lower ends of the first linkage 9 and the second linkage 10 are hinged to the hinge seats by a shaft. When the flip assembly is opened, the cup holder 3 is pushed open by the first linkage 9 and the second linkage 10, thereby achieving a linkage opening effect.

[0028] In one or more embodiments of this utility model, a cup holder 31 is integrally formed on the cup holder 3, and a cup groove 32 is fixed on the cup holder 31. The upper end of the cup groove 32 is located inside the housing 1.

[0029] In this embodiment, the upper side of the cup holder 31 is inclined, so that when the cup holder 3 is opened, its cup groove 32 is in a vertical state, so that the cup can be placed and taken out with other items; the cup groove 32 is located inside the two through holes of the housing 1, and the inner wall of its through holes has a protruding limiting block. By forming the limiting block, the inclined outer wall of the cup can be limited after the cup is placed in and the cup holder structure is closed.

[0030] In one or more embodiments of this utility model, rotating connecting rods 6 are rotatably mounted on the left and right outer sides of the housing 1. The outer side of the rotating connecting rod 6 has a rotating arm 61, and the extended end of the rotating arm 61 passes through the housing 1 and is hinged to the outer side of the lower cover 4.

[0031] In this embodiment, the rotating connecting rod 6 is an integrally formed structure, the main body of which is an annular ring. Mounting rings are rotatably installed on the left and right outer sides of the housing 1. The annular ring is sleeved and installed outside the mounting rings. The rotating arm 61 is fixed to the outer wall of the annular ring. A cylindrical protrusion is formed on the outer side of the lower cover 4. A circular hole is opened at the extension end of the rotating arm 61. The circular hole is adapted to the cylindrical protrusion. By using the rotating connecting rod 6, the rotation angle and stroke trajectory of the flipping component can be fixed. The cylindrical protrusion is located on the transverse centerline of the lower cover 4, so that the upper side of the rotating end of the lower cover 4 can be pressed or the movable end of the lower cover 4 can be pulled to drive the lower cover 4.

[0032] In one or more embodiments of this utility model, two rotating shafts 7 are rotatably arranged inside the lower cover 4, and two opposing arc-shaped grooves 11 are formed on the inner wall of the housing 1, with the outer ends of the rotating shafts 7 extending into the corresponding arc-shaped grooves 11.

[0033] In this embodiment, the overall angle of the arc groove is between 160° and 180°. When the cover 4 is flipped, its pivot 7 will move in the arc groove 11, thus providing a limiting function for the flipping component.

[0034] In one or more embodiments of this utility model, the left and right sides of the fixed shell 2 are fixedly fitted with a retaining seat 8, the inner side of the retaining seat 8 is fixed with a torsion spring gear, and the outer side of the rotating connecting rod 6 is also provided with a protruding sector gear plate 62, which meshes with the torsion spring gear. The sector gear plate 62 is fixed to the outer side of the annular ring.

[0035] In this embodiment, the shape of the fixed shell 2 is adapted to the shape of the shell 1. Several limiting protrusions are formed on the outer side of the shell 1, and several limiting holes are opened on the fixed shell 2. The limiting protrusions are adapted to the limiting holes. The outer side of the fixed shell 2 has two outwardly extending arms. The cup holder plate 3 is hinged to the lower end of the extending arms. The torsion spring gear adopts the prior art, and its specific structure will not be described in detail here. Through the meshing of the torsion spring gear and the sector gear plate 62, a force can be generated to automatically reset the flipping component.

[0036] Working principle of this utility model:

[0037] When the user applies external force to the flip assembly, whether by pressing the upper side of the rotating end of the lower cover or pulling its movable end, the rotating linkage begins to rotate due to the connection between the rotating arm and the cylindrical protrusion on the outer side of the lower cover. The sector gear on the outer side of the rotating linkage rotates together with the rotating linkage and meshes with the torsion spring gear on the inner side of the card slot. The torsion spring gear begins to store power. At the same time, the lower cover rotates, and its internal rotating shaft moves in the arc groove on the inner wall of the housing, which plays a limiting role and restricts the rotation angle of the lower cover. As the lower cover rotates, the linkage assembly located inside it begins to move. The upper ends of the first and second connecting rods change angle as the lower cover rotates, while the lower ends push the movable end of the cup holder. Due to the transmission action of the connecting rod assembly, the cup holder rotates around the hinge point with the extension arm of the fixed shell and gradually opens. The cup groove on the cup holder gradually becomes vertical as the cup holder opens. When the external force disappears, the elastic potential energy stored in the torsion spring gear is released, which drives the rotating connecting rod to rotate in the opposite direction through the sector gear, thereby causing the flipping assembly to rotate in the opposite direction. The connecting rod assembly drives the cup holder to close, achieving automatic reset. At the same time, the flipping assembly covers the rectangular opening on the upper side of the shell again, and the cup holder covers the through opening on the lower side of the shell.

[0038] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "upper," "lower," "inner," "outer," "left," and "right," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, or the orientation or positional relationship commonly used when the product of this utility model is in use, or the orientation or positional relationship commonly understood by those skilled in the art. They are used only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or component referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," etc., are only used to distinguish descriptions and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance. In the description of this utility model, it should also be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, terms such as "set" and "connect" should be interpreted broadly. 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 a connection within two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

Claims

1. A novel cup holder structure, characterized in that, include: The housing (1) has a flipping assembly hinged to its upper side, a fixed shell (2) is attached to the outer side of the housing (1), and a cup holder (3) is hinged to the lower side of the fixed shell (2). A connecting rod assembly is hinged to the inner side of the rotating end of the flipping assembly. The lower end of the connecting rod assembly passes through the housing (1) and is hinged to the movable end of the cup holder (3). When the flipping assembly is rotated, the movable end of the cup holder (3) is driven to move through the connecting rod assembly. When the cup holder (3) changes from a planar state to an inclined state, the upper part of the cup holder (3) forms a stable cup holder placement area.

2. The novel cup holder structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The flipping assembly includes a lower cover (4) and a cover plate (5) fixed to the upper surface of the lower cover (4), and the upper side of the linkage assembly is hinged to the inside of the lower cover (4).

3. The novel cup holder structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: A cup holder (31) is integrally formed on the cup holder (3), and a cup groove (32) is fixed on the cup holder (31). The upper end of the cup groove (32) is located inside the shell (1).

4. The novel cup holder structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: Rotating links (6) are rotatably mounted on the left and right outer sides of the housing (1). The outer side of the rotating link (6) has a rotating arm (61). The extension end of the rotating arm (61) passes through the housing (1) and is hinged to the outer side of the lower cover (4).

5. A novel cup holder structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: The lower cover (4) has two rotating shafts (7) rotatably arranged inside, and the inner wall of the housing (1) forms two opposing arc grooves (11). The outer ends of the rotating shafts (7) extend into the corresponding arc grooves (11).

6. The novel cup holder structure according to claim 4, characterized in that: The fixed shell (2) has a card seat (8) fixed on the left and right sides. The card seat (8) has a torsion spring gear fixed on the inner side. The rotating connecting rod (6) also has a protruding sector gear plate (62) on the outer side. The sector gear plate (62) meshes with the torsion spring gear.

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