Clamping type vehicle-mounted article connector structure and vehicle-mounted tea set thereof

Abstract

The utility model provides a clamping type vehicle-mounted article connector structure which comprises a limiting piece, a connector and a fixing cap. The limiting piece is formed by connecting an annular piece with blocking pieces which are evenly distributed at intervals. The connector is an inverted circular truncated cone shell and is connected with the barrel-shaped fixing structure and the inserting column, and a strip-shaped opening is formed in the side wall of the middle of the fixing structure and the side wall of the middle of the connector. The two button pieces are hinged in the shell and supported by a compression spring, the pressing portion of each button piece protrudes out of the opening in the middle of the shell, and the clamping protruding block extends outwards from the opening of the fixing structure. The fixing cap is formed by sleeving a cylindrical plug-in mounting cylinder with a screw cap with internal threads, the lower end of the plug-in mounting cylinder is closed, and the upper end is open; the edge of the opening is connected with the annular lip part, and a radial sawtooth structure can be formed on the surface. The utility model further comprises the vehicle-mounted tea set with the connector structure. According to the utility model, the installation angle can be finely adjusted, and the device has the characteristics of compact structure, stable connection and good durability.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of daily consumer products, and in particular relates to a connecting device for installing vehicle-mounted products, and its application. Background Technology

[0002] As a means of transportation, cars have greatly expanded people's travel range. For long-distance travelers, the car cabin is not only a convenient but also an important living space. Making full use of the interior space to store and use travel items can make travel more convenient and enjoyable. For example, space can be used to place electronic devices such as mobile phones and tablets, as well as kettles, travel tea sets, and so on. However, in many small cars that have been in use for a long time, the available space for storing items is actually very limited, mainly between the center console and armrests, especially the cup holders. For most small cars, even when using connectors to attach items to the cup holders, the angle of placement must be adjustable to avoid obstructing driving or other passengers. Therefore, a structure is needed between the connector and the items that can be stably fixed and whose relative angle can be adjusted for ease of use. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a snap-fit ​​connector structure for car accessories, offering a practical solution for achieving a stable connection between the car's cup holder support and the car accessories, while also allowing for flexible installation with adjustable placement direction / relative angle. Structurally, a snap-fit ​​block enters the groove on the bottom surface of the accessory through the gap between the baffles, and is fixed after rotation; a threaded structure within the cap provides a spiral connection, while the serrated structure within the cap engages with the serrated structure within the cup holder support, achieving a fixed connection with adjustable relative angle. This utility model also provides a car tea set product using the above structure.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the adopted technical solution is a snap-fit ​​vehicle accessory connector structure, including a limiting piece installed in a groove on the bottom surface of the accessory, a connector, and a fixing cap. The limiting piece consists of annular pieces connected to evenly spaced baffles. The connector is an inverted frustum shell, with a cylindrical structure connected to the upper part and an insert post connected to the lower part, and openings formed on the upper and middle side walls. Two button pieces are hinged inside the shell, and a compression spring is installed in the middle of the button pieces, causing the pressing part of the button pieces to protrude from the opening in the middle of the shell, while the locking protrusion at the upper end extends outward from the upper opening of the shell. The fixing cap consists of a screw cap with internal threads fitted to a cylindrical insert, the lower end of which is closed and the upper end is open.

[0005] The function of the connector button piece in this utility model is to connect or disconnect the connector from the vehicle-mounted item: a spring keeps the two button pieces open, and pressing the button piece causes the upper locking block to retract inward, allowing the cylindrical structure at the top of the connector to be inserted into the central circular hole of the limiting piece. Subsequently, the spring force causes the locking block to protrude from the cylindrical structure and lock the circular piece of the limiting piece. Simultaneously, the position is also limited by the stop plate of the limiting piece, thus connecting the connector to the vehicle-mounted item. Disassembly is completed by simply pressing the button piece and pulling the connector off the vehicle-mounted item. Therefore, this utility model has the following advantages: 1. Simple structure, convenient production and assembly, and low operating cost. 2. By changing the direction of the engagement between the limiting piece on the bottom of the vehicle-mounted item and the locking block of the connector, the angle of the vehicle-mounted item can be adjusted, making it convenient to use, especially during vehicle operation.

[0006] Even better, in the above-described snap-fit ​​vehicle accessory connector structure, the edge of the insert opening of the fixing cap is connected to a circular lip, and the downward-facing surface of the lip generates a radial serrated structure.

[0007] The insert tube is open at the top and closed at the bottom, serving as a stable connection structure with the insert post of the vehicle accessory connector. A ring-shaped lip is formed at the edge of the opening, and this lip is pressed tightly against the cap, securing it between the cap and the cup holder support for a more stable connection. A radial serrated structure is formed on the lower surface of the lip, engaging with the matching serrated structure of the cup holder support. Furthermore, by rotating and adjusting the relative position of the serrated structures, the angle between the insert tube (connector structure) and the cup holder support can be adjusted with finer angle variations to control the placement angle of the vehicle accessories.

[0008] Preferably, in the above-described snap-fit ​​vehicle accessory connector structure, the connector is a cylindrical shell with two parallel grooves inside. Two button pieces are formed into short cylinders that fit into the grooves, allowing for slidable installation.

[0009] The button plate extends and retracts using a short cylinder moving within a groove. Since this movement is horizontal, the upper locking block also extends and retracts horizontally to engage or disengage with the limiting plate. This method has the following advantages: 1. With the same material, the horizontal extension structure offers better stability compared to a hinged rotation structure. Therefore, this structure is smoother, more stable, and more durable than hinged buttons to the connector. 2. Because the locking block extends and retracts horizontally, compared to the fan-shaped rotation of the locking block in a hinged connection, the contact between the locking block and the limiting plate is more stable, significantly improving the overall stability of the connector structure.

[0010] This utility model also includes a car tea set with the above-mentioned snap-fit ​​car accessory connector structure, including a tea tray installed on the upper part of the connector, a groove formed on the bottom surface of the tea tray, and the limiting piece installed on the groove.

[0011] This product utilizes a limiting plate installed on the bottom of the tea tray, which connects to a latching block in the connector structure, allowing teaware to be placed in the cup holder. Simultaneously, by precisely adjusting the relative installation positions of the latching block and the limiting plate, and the relative angle between the insert cylinder inside the fixing cap and the cup holder support, it resolves potential obstruction between the installation angle of the in-vehicle teaware and the vehicle's central control system. This ensures driving safety and improves passenger comfort. It is a novel, safe, and highly practical product that existing in-vehicle teaware products cannot fully achieve.

[0012] The proposed device, which organically combines a protruding block and a limiting piece with a sawtooth structure for the insert cylinder, employs a two-section connector design. This design addresses the shortcomings of existing in-vehicle cup holder support devices, which neglect the need for precise angle adjustments when installing in-vehicle items. It features a compact structure, stable connection, and high durability, making it particularly suitable for installing in-vehicle items within confined vehicle spaces, thus offering strong practicality. Attached Figure Description

[0013] Figure 1 This is an exploded view of the structure of the in-vehicle tea set in the embodiment.

[0014] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of the connector structure in the embodiment.

[0015] Figure 3 This is an exploded view of the fixing cap in the embodiment. Specific Implementation

[0016] A preferred embodiment of the present invention will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0017] A vehicle-mounted tea set and its connector structure are disclosed. This structure is installed on a cup holder support device in the vehicle cabin, expanding the usable space of the cabin and providing stable support. The tea set consists of a tea tray 1, a limiting piece 2, a connector 3, and a fixing cap 4. (See attached diagram) Figure 1 As shown.

[0018] A circular groove is formed on the bottom surface of the tea tray, and a circular limiting piece 2 is installed there. The main body of the limiting piece 2 is a ring-shaped piece 20, and four baffles 21 extend downward from the inner edge of the ring at even intervals. The limiting piece is installed into the groove of the tea tray by rotating to form a snap fastener, and four notches are formed in the groove by the four baffles separating them.

[0019] The connector 3 includes a main body 30 with an inverted frustum-shaped shell, a cylindrical insert 31 connected to the upper part, and an insertion post 32 connected to the lower part. The internal structure of the connector is shown in the attached figure. Figure 2 As shown, both the main body and the sidewall of the mounting part have rectangular vertical openings. Two button pieces 33 are installed inside the main body by a hinged connection, with a compression spring 34 connecting the middle of the button pieces. One end of the button piece is hinged to the main body of the connector, and the middle part is a fan-shaped pressing part 330 that protrudes outward from the opening of the main body. The upper part of the button piece is a platform-shaped locking block 331 that protrudes outward from the opening of the mounting part. When the connector is installed with the tea tray, the two button pieces of the main body are pressed simultaneously. After the button pieces rotate, they drive the locking block to retract into the connector, so that the opening of the limiting piece on the bottom surface of the tea tray is aligned with the mounting part of the connector and fitted in place. The tea tray is slightly rotated so that the two opposing notches of the limiting piece are aligned with the locking block 331 of the connector. At this time, the button pieces are released, and under the elastic force of the compression spring 34, the two locking blocks enter the notches, forming a snap-fit ​​connection.

[0020] The structure of the fixing cap 4 is shown in the appendix. Figure 3 It consists of a screw cap 40 with internal threads and a cylindrical insert 41 fitted inside the screw cap. The insert is closed at the lower end and open at the upper end, for inserting the insert post 32 of the connector, providing a stable connection. The edge of the insert opening is connected to an annular lip, and the downward-facing surface of the lip forms a radial serrated structure 410 with the central axis of the insert as the radial point. This serrated structure provides meshing and a stable connection when connected to the vehicle cup holder support. At the same time, by loosening the screw cap and adjusting the angle of the meshing connection, the direction in which the vehicle accessories are installed on the support can be adjusted.

[0021] The preferred embodiments of this utility model have been described above with reference to the accompanying drawings, but this does not imply that the structure is limited to the embodiments. Various modifications, equivalent substitutions, and additions falling within the technical scope of the claims of this utility model, such as generating two parallel grooves within the connector body, generating short cylinders for the two button pieces to be fitted into the grooves to form a slidable installation structure; increasing the number of limiting plates and baffles to increase the number of notches to 6 / 8 to refine the connection angle of the connector, etc., are also within the technical scope described in this utility model.

Claims

1. A clamping type connection head structure for vehicle-mounted articles, characterized in that it comprises a limiting piece, a connection head and a fixing cap, the limiting piece is installed in the groove on the bottom surface of the article, the connection head is a reverse-circular-taillike shell, the upper part of which is connected to a barrel-like structure, the lower part is connected to a plug-in column, the upper and middle side walls form openings, two halves of a button piece are twisted in the shell, a compression spring is installed in the middle of the button piece, the pressing part of the button piece protrudes from the middle opening of the shell, and the clamping protrusion at the upper end extends outward from the upper opening of the shell, and the fixing cap is a screw cap with an inner thread, which is a cylindrical plug-in column, the lower end of the plug-in column is closed, and the upper end is open.

2. The clamping type connection head structure for vehicle-mounted articles according to claim 1, characterized in that the plug-in column of the fixing cap is connected to a circular ring-shaped lip at the open edge, and the downward surface of the lip forms a radial sawtooth structure.

3. The clamping type connection head structure for vehicle-mounted articles according to claim 1, characterized in that the connection head is a cylindrical shell, two parallel sliding grooves are formed in the shell, and two halves of a button piece form short cylinders that are embedded in the sliding grooves, thereby forming a slidable installation.

4. A vehicle-mounted tea set with the clamping type connection head structure according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that it comprises a tea tray installed on the upper part of the connection head, the bottom surface of the tea tray forms a groove, and the limiting piece is installed on the groove. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

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