Turnover cup stand and vehicle
By designing a foldable, flip-up cup holder panel and locking unit, the problem of traditional cup holders taking up too much space is solved, achieving space saving when not in use and stable placement when in use, thus improving the utilization rate and aesthetics of the vehicle's interior space.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- NINGBO JIFENG AUTO PARTS
- Filing Date
- 2025-05-28
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-15
AI Technical Summary
Traditional car cup holders take up a lot of space when not in use, affecting the aesthetics of the car's interior layout and the efficiency of space utilization.
A flip-up cup holder was designed. The cup holder panel is foldable and can be stored in a collapsible manner. A trigger is used to drive the locking unit to unlock the cup holder panel, which then unfolds to form a stable placement surface.
It reduces space occupation when not in use, improves the utilization rate of vehicle interior space, is easy to operate, and enhances the aesthetics and practicality of the entire vehicle interior.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of vehicle technology, and in particular relates to a flip cup holder and a vehicle. Background Technology
[0002] With the continuous development of the automotive industry, consumers have placed higher demands on the humanization and functionality of car interior space design. As a common functional component in car interiors, cup holders play an important role in daily use, mainly for the stable placement of containers such as water cups and beverage bottles. Traditional car cup holders mostly adopt a fixed or telescopic sliding structure, and their cylindrical or ring-shaped placement cavity is in the unfolded state under normal conditions. Although they have a certain degree of practicality, they still occupy a certain amount of space when not in use, affecting the overall aesthetics and space utilization of the car interior layout.
[0003] Therefore, there is an urgent need for a simple-to-operate, space-efficient flip-up cup holder to overcome the above problems. This cup holder should be able to fold away for storage when not in use, reducing space occupation and improving the flexibility of the vehicle's interior space; when in use, it should be able to quickly unfold and form a stable and reliable placement surface to meet the placement needs of cups of different sizes. Utility Model Content
[0004] The purpose of this invention is to address the aforementioned problems with existing technologies by proposing a cup holder that reduces the space occupied inside a vehicle.
[0005] The objective of this utility model can be achieved through the following technical solution: a flip-up cup holder, comprising:
[0006] A base on which a first placement part is provided;
[0007] The cup holder panel has a second placement part and a trigger part, and the cup holder panel has a receiving cavity. The cup holder panel is rotatably connected to the base.
[0008] The locking unit includes a first locking part disposed in the receiving cavity and pulsatorically connected to the trigger part, and a second locking part disposed on the base;
[0009] In the first working state, the first locking part and the second locking part are locked together, so that the cup holder panel is stored relative to the base;
[0010] In the second working state, the triggering part is operated to cause the first locking part and the second locking part to be unlocked, and the cup holder panel unfolds relative to the base, so that the first placement part and the second placement part are located on the same plane to form a placement space.
[0011] In the above-mentioned flip cup holder, the first locking part is provided with a locking groove, and the second locking part is provided with a connecting part;
[0012] In the first working state, the connecting part extends into the locking groove, and the connecting part and the locking groove are locked together.
[0013] By operating the triggering part, the first locking part is moved to a different position, thereby allowing the locking groove and the connecting part to separate and unlock.
[0014] In the aforementioned flip cup holder, when the cup holder panel is subjected to force and retracts relative to the base, the connecting part can extend into the locking groove, and it abuts against the groove wall of the locking groove, thereby causing the first locking part to change position and achieve locking reset.
[0015] In the aforementioned flip cup holder, a first torsion spring is provided between the cup holder panel and the base. When the cup holder panel is retracted relative to the base, the first torsion spring is in a compressed and energy-storing state.
[0016] In the above-mentioned flip cup holder, the first locking part is rotatably connected to the cup holder panel, the connecting part includes a connecting post fixedly disposed on the base, and the locking groove is provided with an opening to realize the connection or separation between the connecting post and the locking groove.
[0017] In one of the aforementioned flip cup holders, the triggering part includes a cup holder button disposed on the cup holder panel that can move linearly relative to the cup holder panel.
[0018] In the above-mentioned flip cup holder, a first transmission part and a second transmission part are provided inside the cup holder panel, and the first transmission part is connected to the trigger part;
[0019] In the first working state, the first transmission part and the second transmission part are in contact with each other, and the second transmission part is locked to the first locking part.
[0020] In the second working state, the first transmission part is separated from the second transmission part, the second transmission part is separated from the first locking part, and the first locking part is in contact with the first transmission part.
[0021] In the aforementioned flip cup holder, both the first transmission part and the second transmission part are rotatably connected to the cup holder panel. By operating the trigger part, the trigger part abuts against the second transmission part to transmit power and change its position.
[0022] In the aforementioned flip cup holder, a second torsion spring is provided between the first transmission part and the cup holder panel. The second torsion spring is in a compressed and energy-storing state to drive the first transmission part to rotate toward the first transmission part. The first transmission part includes a first abutting surface, a first abutting buckle, and a first abutting section. The first end of the second transmission part is provided with a second abutting surface, the second end of the second transmission part is provided with a second abutting buckle, and the second end of the second transmission part is connected to the first locking part by a tension spring. The first locking part is provided with a contact end.
[0023] In the first working state, the first transmission part is in contact with the trigger part, the first abutting surface is in contact with the second abutting surface, the second abutting buckle is engaged with the first locking part, and the first locking part and the second locking part remain locked.
[0024] In the second working state, the first abutting surface is separated from the second abutting surface, while the contact end abuts against the first abutting section, and the second abutting buckle is separated from the first locking part.
[0025] A vehicle comprising the aforementioned flip-up cup holder.
[0026] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: by setting a foldable cup holder panel and a locking unit, the cup holder panel can be folded up when not in use, reducing space occupation and improving the utilization rate of vehicle interior space; when needed, the locking unit is unlocked by triggering part, so that the cup holder panel unfolds, and the first placement part and the second placement part are on the same plane, forming a complete and stable placement surface, which is convenient for users to place cups; the structure is stable, the operation is convenient, and the aesthetics and practicality of the entire vehicle interior are improved. Attached Figure Description
[0027] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram showing the cup holder panel unfolded relative to the base;
[0028] Figure 2 This is a diagram showing the cup holder panel folded up relative to the armrest box.
[0029] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure;
[0030] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram showing the cup holder panel in its unfolded state relative to the armrest box;
[0031] Figure 5 yes Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure;
[0032] Figure 6 yes Figure 5 A magnified view of a portion of point A in the middle;
[0033] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram showing the state of the locking unit after it is triggered when the cup holder panel is in the stored state;
[0034] Figure 8 yes Figure 7 A schematic diagram of the locking unit after the cup holder panel is further unfolded.
[0035] In the figure, 100 is the base; 101 is the first placement part; 200 is the cup holder panel; 201 is the second placement part; 202 is the trigger part; 203 is the receiving cavity; 204 is the first locking part; 205 is the second locking part; 206 is the locking groove; 207 is the connecting part; 300 is the first transmission part; 301 is the second transmission part; 302 is the first abutting surface; 303 is the first abutting buckle; 304 is the first abutting section; 305 is the second abutting surface; 306 is the second abutting buckle; 307 is the tension spring; 308 is the contact end; 400 is the armrest box; 401 is the surrounding plate; 402 is the surrounding cavity. Detailed Implementation
[0036] The following are specific embodiments of the present invention, which are described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to these embodiments.
[0037] It should be noted that all directional indicators (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.) in this utility model embodiment are only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement of each component in a certain specific posture (as shown in the figure). If the specific posture changes, the directional indicator will also change accordingly.
[0038] like Figures 1-8 As shown, a flip-up cup holder includes:
[0039] A base 100, on which a first placement part 101 is provided;
[0040] The cup holder panel 200 is provided with a second placement part 201 and a trigger part 202, and a receiving cavity 203 is provided inside the cup holder panel 200. The cup holder panel 200 is rotatably connected to the base 100.
[0041] The locking unit includes a first locking part 204 disposed in the receiving cavity 203 and drivenly connected to the trigger part 202, and a second locking part 205 disposed on the base 100;
[0042] In the first working state, the first locking part 204 and the second locking part 205 lock together, so that the cup holder panel 200 is stored relative to the base 100.
[0043] In the second working state, the operation trigger 202 drives the first locking part 204 and the second locking part 205 to unlock, and the cup holder panel 200 unfolds relative to the base 100, so that the first placement part 101 and the second placement part 201 are located on the same plane to form a placement space.
[0044] In this embodiment, by providing a foldable cup holder panel 200 and a locking unit, the cup holder panel 200 can be folded up when not in use, reducing space occupation and improving the utilization rate of vehicle interior space. When needed, the locking unit is unlocked by triggering part 202, causing the cup holder panel 200 to unfold, with the first placement part 101 and the second placement part 201 on the same plane, forming a complete and stable placement surface, which is convenient for users to place cups. The structure is stable, the operation is convenient, and it also improves the aesthetics and practicality of the entire vehicle interior.
[0045] It should be noted that half of the surrounding plate 401 on the armrest box 400 is fixedly connected to the base 100, while the other half of the surrounding plate 401 is provided on the cup holder panel 200. When the cup holder panel 200 is unfolded relative to the base 100, the first surrounding plate 401 and the second surrounding plate 401 together form a surrounding cavity 402 for placing the cup.
[0046] Specifically, the first locking part 204 is provided with a locking groove 206, and the second locking part 205 is provided with a connecting part 207;
[0047] In the first working state, the connecting part 207 extends into the locking groove 206, and the connecting part 207 and the locking groove 206 are locked together.
[0048] The operation trigger 202 drives the first locking part 204 to change position, thereby enabling the locking groove 206 and the connecting part 207 to separate and unlock.
[0049] In this embodiment, a stable and flexible locking and unlocking mechanism between the cup holder panel 200 and the base 100 is achieved by providing a locking groove 206 on one of the first locking part 204 and the second locking part 205, and a connecting part 207 on the other. Specifically, in the first working state (i.e., the retracted state), the connecting part 207 extends into the locking groove 206 and fits tightly therewith to form a stable locking structure. This ensures that even if the cup holder panel 200 encounters bumps or vibrations while the vehicle is in motion, it can remain stable and will not unfold accidentally, improving the safety and reliability of use. When the cup holder needs to be used, the user only needs to operate the trigger part 202 to drive the first locking part 204 to change position, so that the locking groove 206 and the connecting part 207 can be smoothly separated, achieving quick unlocking.
[0050] Preferably, when the cup holder panel 200 is retracted relative to the base 100 under force, the connecting part 207 can extend into the locking groove 206 and abut against the groove wall of the locking groove 206, causing the first locking part 204 to change position and achieve locking reset. When the user applies external force to retract the cup holder panel 200 relative to the base 100, the connecting part 207 will extend into the locking groove 206 and contact the groove wall of the locking groove 206. With continued pressure, the connecting part 207 not only smoothly enters the locking groove 206, but also applies force to the first locking part 204 through physical contact, causing the first locking part 204 to change position until the connecting part 207 is fully embedded in the locking groove 206 and reaches the final locked position. No additional manual operation is required; simply pushing the cup holder panel 200 towards the base 100 is sufficient to automatically complete the locking process, greatly improving the convenience of use.
[0051] In a further preferred embodiment, a first torsion spring is provided between the cup holder panel 200 and the base 100. When the cup holder panel 200 is retracted relative to the base 100, the first torsion spring is in a compressed and energy-storing state.
[0052] In this embodiment, when the cup holder panel 200 is retracted relative to the base 100, the first torsion spring is compressed and stores energy. Once the first locking part 204 is unlocked by the operation of the trigger part 202, the first torsion spring releases the stored energy, automatically pushing the cup holder panel 200 from the retracted state to the unfolded state. This greatly facilitates the user's operation, allowing the cup holder to be easily unfolded with one hand, improving ease of use. The presence of the first torsion spring not only provides an automatic pop-up function but also enhances the stability of the cup holder panel 200 during use. Because the torsion spring provides a certain amount of resistance, it prevents the cup holder panel 200 from accidentally moving due to bumps or vibrations during vehicle operation, thereby ensuring the safety and stability of cup placement.
[0053] Further defining the first locking part 204, it is rotatably connected to the cup holder panel 200. The connecting part 207 includes a connecting post fixedly mounted on the base 100. An opening is provided on the locking groove 206 to realize the connection or separation between the connecting post and the locking groove 206.
[0054] In this embodiment, the first locking part 204 and the cup holder panel 200 are rotatably connected to adapt to locking or unlocking requirements in different states, and to achieve effective engagement or disengagement with the second locking part 205. The connecting part 207 includes a connecting post fixedly mounted on the base 100, and the locking groove 206 has an opening. This allows the connecting post to enter or leave the locking groove 206 through the opening, thereby achieving connection or disengagement with the locking groove 206.
[0055] Further specified, the trigger unit 202 includes a cup holder button disposed on the cup holder panel 200 and capable of linearly moving relative to the cup holder panel 200.
[0056] In this embodiment, by providing a linearly movable cup holder button as a trigger part 202 on the cup holder panel 200, the user can complete the locking and unlocking actions simply by pushing or pressing the button, without complicated operation steps, which greatly improves the convenience of use; when the user operates the cup holder button, it will act on the first locking part 204, causing the first locking part 204 to change position; and when the cup holder button completes the power transmission, the cup holder button returns to the initial position under the action of the elastic reset member.
[0057] The cup holder button is equipped with an anti-disengagement latch to prevent the cup holder button from detaching from the cup holder panel 200.
[0058] Specifically, the cup holder panel 200 is provided with a first transmission part 300 and a second transmission part 301, and the first transmission part 300 is connected to the trigger part 202;
[0059] In the first working state, the first transmission part 300 and the second transmission part 301 are in contact and connected, and the second transmission part 301 is locked to the first locking part 204.
[0060] In the second working state, the first transmission part 300 is separated from the second transmission part 301, the second transmission part 301 is separated from the first locking part 204, and the first locking part 204 is in contact with the first transmission part 300.
[0061] In this embodiment, precise control of locking and unlocking is achieved through the cooperation between the first transmission unit 300 and the second transmission unit 301. When the user operates the trigger unit 202 (i.e. the linearly moving cup holder button), the force is directly transmitted to the first transmission unit 300, thereby initiating the entire unlocking process.
[0062] The first transmission part 300 and the second transmission part 301 are in contact with each other. At this time, the second transmission part 301 and the first locking part 204 are locked, ensuring that the cup holder panel 200 is stably stored on the base 100.
[0063] As the trigger 202 operates, the first transmission part 300 is displaced, causing it to separate from the second transmission part 301. This action releases the locking relationship between the second transmission part 301 and the first locking part 204, and makes the first locking part 204 and the first transmission part 300 abut against each other, thus achieving unlocking while maintaining relative stability between the parts.
[0064] Further defined, both the first transmission unit 300 and the second transmission unit 301 are rotatably connected to the cup holder panel 200. The operation trigger unit 202 abuts against the second transmission unit 301 to transmit power and change its position.
[0065] In this embodiment, both the first transmission part 300 and the second transmission part 301 are rotatably connected to the cup holder panel 200. This means that they can rotate freely within a certain range to adapt to different operational needs and mechanical linkage requirements. When the trigger part 202 (the linearly moving cup holder button) is operated, the trigger part 202 will directly act on the second transmission part 301 and transmit power against it, causing the second transmission part 301 to change position. Since the second transmission part 301 is rotatably connected to the cup holder panel 200, it can rotate around a certain axis, thereby changing its position relative to the cup holder panel 200 and other components.
[0066] Specifically, a second torsion spring is provided between the first transmission part 300 and the cup holder panel 200. The second torsion spring is in a compressed and energy-storing state to drive the first transmission part 300 to rotate towards the first transmission part 300. The first transmission part 300 includes a first abutting surface 302, a first abutting buckle 303, and a first abutting section 304. The first end of the second transmission part 301 is provided with a second abutting surface 305, the second end of the second transmission part 301 is provided with a second abutting buckle 306, and the second end of the second transmission part 301 is connected to the first locking part 204 by a tension spring 307. The first locking part 204 is provided with a contact end 308.
[0067] In the first working state, the first abutting surface 302 and the second abutting surface 305 are in contact and connected, the second abutting buckle 306 is engaged with the first locking part 204, and the first locking part 204 and the second locking part 205 remain locked.
[0068] In the second working state, the first abutting surface 302 and the second abutting surface 305 are separated, while the contact end 308 abuts against the first abutting section 304, and the second abutting buckle 306 is separated from the first locking part 204.
[0069] like Figure 2 , Figure 3 As shown, when the cup holder panel 200 is folded back relative to the base 100, the first abutting surface 302 on the first transmission part 300 abuts against the second abutting surface 305 on the second transmission part 301, and the end of the second transmission part 301 abuts against the cup holder button. The second abutting buckle 306 on the second transmission part 301 engages with the first locking part 204, and at this time, the connecting post extends into the locking groove 206; Figure 7As shown, pressing the cup holder button causes the second transmission part 301 to rotate, which in turn drives the first transmission part 300 to rotate. This causes the end of the second transmission part 301 to engage with the first abutment buckle 303, maintaining stability in the initial unlocked state. Simultaneously, the second abutment buckle 306 on the second transmission part 301 separates from the first locking part 204. Under the action of the first torsion spring, the cup holder panel 200 gradually unfolds relative to the base 100. As the cup holder panel 200 moves, the relative position of the connecting post in the locking groove 206 changes, driving the first locking part 204 to rotate. Figure 8 As shown, the contact end 308 of the first locking part 204 abuts against the first abutting section 304 of the first locking part 204, causing it to rotate and release the engagement between the first abutting buckle 303 and the second locking part 205. Afterwards, the first abutting section 304 remains in contact with the contact end 308, and the connecting post slides out of the locking groove 206. Figure 4 , Figure 5 As shown, the cup holder panel 200 is fully opened; when you want to close the cup holder, the cup holder panel 200 is flipped by force, the connecting post approaches the locking groove 206 and extends into the locking groove 206. As the cup holder panel 200 continues to flip, the connecting post abuts against the groove wall of the locking groove 206 and pushes the first locking part 204 to reverse. The first locking part 204 slides along the first abutting section 304 and gradually disengages from the connection with the first transmission part 300, so that the first transmission part 300 is reset. The second transmission part 301 also rotates and restores the engagement between the second abutting buckle 306 and the first locking part 204, while the first abutting surface 302 abuts against the second abutting surface 305.
[0070] A vehicle comprising the aforementioned flip-up cup holder.
[0071] It should be noted that in this utility model, the use of terms such as "first," "second," and "a" is for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of those features. In the description of this utility model, "multiple" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly defined. The terms "connection," "fixed," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, "fixed" can mean a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; it can mean a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can mean a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; it can mean the internal communication of two elements or the interaction between two elements, unless otherwise explicitly defined. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.
[0072] Furthermore, the technical solutions of the various embodiments of this utility model can be combined with each other, but only if they are based on the ability of those skilled in the art to implement them. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or cannot be implemented, it should be considered that such combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection claimed by this utility model.
[0073] The specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative examples illustrating the spirit of this utility model. Those skilled in the art to which this utility model pertains may make various modifications or additions to the described specific embodiments or use similar methods to substitute them, without departing from the spirit of this utility model or exceeding the scope defined by the appended claims.
Claims
1. A flip-up cup holder, characterized in that, include: A base on which a first placement part is provided; The cup holder panel has a second placement part and a trigger part, and the cup holder panel has a receiving cavity. The cup holder panel is rotatably connected to the base. The locking unit includes a first locking part disposed in the receiving cavity and pulsatorically connected to the trigger part, and a second locking part disposed on the base; In the first working state, the first locking part and the second locking part are locked together, so that the cup holder panel is stored relative to the base; In the second working state, the triggering part is operated to cause the first locking part and the second locking part to be unlocked, and the cup holder panel unfolds relative to the base, so that the first placement part and the second placement part are located on the same plane to form a placement space.
2. The inverted cup holder according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first locking part is provided with a locking groove, and the second locking part is provided with a connecting part; In the first working state, the connecting part extends into the locking groove, and the connecting part and the locking groove are locked together. By operating the triggering part, the first locking part is moved to a different position, thereby allowing the locking groove and the connecting part to separate and unlock.
3. A flip-up cup holder according to claim 2, characterized in that, When the cup holder panel is retracted relative to the base under force, the connecting part can extend into the locking groove and abut against the groove wall, thereby causing the first locking part to change position and achieve locking reset.
4. A flip-up cup holder according to claim 1, characterized in that, A first torsion spring is provided between the cup holder panel and the base. When the cup holder panel is retracted relative to the base, the first torsion spring is in a compressed and energy-storing state.
5. A flip-up cup holder according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first locking part is rotatably connected to the cup holder panel. The connecting part includes a connecting post fixedly mounted on the base. The locking groove has an opening to enable connection or separation between the connecting post and the locking groove.
6. A flip-up cup holder according to claim 1, characterized in that, The triggering part includes a cup holder button disposed on the cup holder panel that can move linearly relative to the cup holder panel.
7. A flip-up cup holder according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cup holder panel is provided with a first transmission part and a second transmission part, and the first transmission part is connected to the trigger part; In the first working state, the first transmission part and the second transmission part are in contact with each other, and the second transmission part is locked to the first locking part. In the second working state, the first transmission part is separated from the second transmission part, the second transmission part is separated from the first locking part, and the first locking part is in contact with the first transmission part.
8. A flip-up cup holder according to claim 7, characterized in that, Both the first transmission part and the second transmission part are rotatably connected to the cup holder panel. When the trigger part is operated, the trigger part abuts against the second transmission part to transmit power and change its position.
9. A flip-up cup holder according to claim 7 or 8, characterized in that, A second torsion spring is provided between the first transmission part and the cup holder panel. The second torsion spring is in a compressed and energy-storing state to drive the first transmission part to rotate toward the first transmission part. The first transmission part includes a first abutting surface, a first abutting buckle, and a first abutting section. The first end of the second transmission part is provided with a second abutting surface, the second end of the second transmission part is provided with a second abutting buckle, and the second end of the second transmission part is connected to the first locking part by a tension spring. The first locking part is provided with a contact end. In the first working state, the first transmission part is in contact with the trigger part, the first abutting surface is in contact with the second abutting surface, the second abutting buckle is engaged with the first locking part, and the first locking part and the second locking part remain locked. In the second working state, the first abutting surface is separated from the second abutting surface, while the contact end abuts against the first abutting section, and the second abutting buckle is separated from the first locking part.
10. A vehicle, characterized in that, Including the inverted cup holder as described in any one of claims 1-9.