Retractable bicycle water cup holder
By designing a retractable bicycle cup holder with a bracket structure consisting of a limiting plate and a rotating torsion spring assembly, the problem of bicycle cup holders being unable to accommodate different sized cups and taking up space is solved, achieving convenient portability and stable fixation.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- SHANTOU BENSTAR DESIGN CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-08-04
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-15
AI Technical Summary
Existing bicycle cup holders have fixed dimensions, cannot accommodate cups of different sizes, and cannot be retracted, taking up space and affecting riding comfort.
Design a retractable bicycle cup holder with a retractable bracket structure consisting of a limiting plate, a rotating rod assembly, and a rotating torsion spring assembly. It can automatically adapt to cups of different sizes and achieve stable fixation through the rotation of the limiting plate and the rebound of the torsion spring.
It saves space and is easy to carry when not holding a water cup; when a water cup is placed in it, it automatically locks in place, ensuring good stability and is suitable for various sizes of water cups, making it flexible to use.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of bicycle cup holder technology, and in particular to a retractable bicycle cup holder. Background Technology
[0002] Bicycles are a common mode of transportation, popular among those who enjoy short trips or fitness. Most bicycles come equipped with cup holders for conveniently located water bottles. However, existing cup holders are generally fixed-size, unable to accommodate cups of varying sizes. Furthermore, fixed-size cup holders cannot be retracted, taking up considerable space during storage or riding, which undoubtedly causes inconvenience, especially in confined spaces, impacting riding comfort. Therefore, a retractable bicycle cup holder is needed to address these issues. Utility Model Content
[0003] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a retractable bicycle cup holder, which aims to solve the above-mentioned technical problems. This utility model retractable bicycle cup holder can automatically clamp various sizes of cups, has good stability, and has a retractable function, saving space, making it easy to carry and highly practical.
[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model employs the following technical solution:
[0005] A retractable bicycle cup holder includes a frame, a fixed base, and a retractable bracket structure. The fixed base is installed on one side of the frame, and the retractable bracket structure is movably installed on the other side of the frame.
[0006] The retractable support structure includes a limiting plate, a rotating rod assembly, and a rotating torsion spring assembly. One end of the rotating rod assembly is movably connected to the frame body, the rotating torsion spring assembly is mounted on the rotating rod assembly, and the other end of the rotating rod assembly is movably connected to the limiting plate.
[0007] Furthermore, the rotating rod assembly includes a first rotating rod and a second rotating rod. The first rotating rod is located above the second rotating rod. One end of the first rotating rod and one end of the second rotating rod are movably connected to the frame. The other end of the first rotating rod and the other end of the second rotating rod are movably connected to the limiting plate.
[0008] Furthermore, one end of the first rotating rod is provided with a first rotating support portion and a first middle section portion, the first rotating support portion being located on both sides of the first middle section portion, and the other end of the first rotating rod is provided with a first rotating connection portion, the first rotating connection portion being connected to the limiting plate.
[0009] Furthermore, one end of the second rotating rod is provided with a second rotating support portion and a second middle section portion, the second rotating support portion being located on both sides of the second middle section portion, and the other end of the second rotating rod is provided with a second rotating connection portion, the second rotating connection portion being connected to the limiting plate.
[0010] Furthermore, the rotating torsion spring assembly includes a first rotating torsion spring and a second rotating torsion spring. The first rotating torsion spring is sleeved on the first rotating support part, one end of the first rotating torsion spring is connected to the frame body, and the other end of the first rotating torsion spring is connected to the fixed base. The second rotating torsion spring is sleeved on the second rotating support part, one end of the second rotating torsion spring is connected to the frame body, and the other end of the second rotating torsion spring is connected to the fixed base.
[0011] Furthermore, the limiting plate is provided with a limiting part, a first rotating rod fixing part and a second rotating rod fixing part. The limiting part is arc-shaped. The first rotating rod fixing part and the second rotating rod fixing part are both located on both sides of the limiting part. The first rotating connecting part and the first rotating rod fixing part are rotatably connected, and the second rotating connecting part and the second rotating rod fixing part are rotatably connected.
[0012] Furthermore, one side of the frame is provided with a stop and a support base. The stop is arc-shaped and the support base is located below the stop.
[0013] Furthermore, the other side of the frame is provided with a first locking part, a second locking part, a supporting part, a first through hole and a second through hole. The first locking part is provided with a first locking recess, and the first rotating support part is located in the first locking recess. The second locking part is provided with a second locking recess, and the second rotating support part is located in the second locking recess.
[0014] Furthermore, the fixed base is provided with a first insertion part and a second insertion part, the first insertion part can be inserted into a first through hole, and the second insertion part can be inserted into a second through hole.
[0015] Furthermore, the fixed base is also provided with a base assembly part, the base assembly part is provided with a base assembly hole, the frame is also provided with a frame assembly part, the frame is also provided with a frame assembly hole, and the base assembly hole corresponds to the frame assembly hole.
[0016] This retractable bicycle cup holder has the following beneficial effects:
[0017] When the water cup is not needed, the retractable support structure is in a retracted state, saving space and making it easy to carry.
[0018] When you need to place a water cup, rotate the limiting plate downwards, then place the water cup on the support base. Next, release the limiting plate. At this time, with the cooperation of the rotating torsion spring assembly, the limiting plate will automatically spring back to firmly lock the water cup. It has good stability, can be used for water cups of various sizes, and is flexible and convenient to use. Attached Figure Description
[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the initial state of this utility model;
[0020] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the usage state of this utility model;
[0021] Figure 3 This is a structural diagram of the frame and retractable support structure of this utility model;
[0022] Figure 4 This is a structural breakdown diagram of the present invention. Figure 1 ;
[0023] Figure 5 This is a structural breakdown diagram of the present invention. Figure 2 .
[0024] The numbers on the map are:
[0025] 1. Frame; 2. Fixed base; 3. Retractable support structure; 4. Limiting plate; 5. Rotating rod assembly; 6. Rotating torsion spring assembly; 7. First rotating rod; 8. Second rotating rod; 9. First rotating support part; 10. First middle section; 11. First rotating connection part; 12. First rotating torsion spring; 13. Second rotating torsion spring; 14. Limiting part; 15. First rotating rod fixing part; 16. Second rotating rod fixing part; 17. Side stop part; 18. Through hole; 9. Limiting groove; 20. Stopping part; 21. Support base; 22. First locking part; 23. Second locking part; 24. Abutting part; 25. First through hole; 26. Second through hole; 27. First locking recess; 28. First insertion part; 29. Second insertion part; 30. Base assembly part; 31. Frame assembly part; 32. First connecting hole; 33. Second connecting hole; 34. Third connecting hole; 35. Fourth connecting hole; 36. Base fixing hole. Detailed Implementation
[0026] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the technical solution of this utility model, the product of this utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the embodiments and accompanying drawings.
[0027] It should be noted that when an element is referred to as being "fixed to" another element, it can be directly attached to the other element or there may be an intervening element; when an element is referred to as being "connected to" another element, it can be directly connected to the other element or there may be an intervening element. The terms "vertical," "horizontal," "left," "right," and similar expressions used herein are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent the only possible implementation.
[0028] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention pertains. The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the invention. The term "and / or" as used herein includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.
[0029] like Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, a retractable bicycle cup holder includes a frame 1, a fixed base 2, and a retractable support structure 3. The fixed base 2 is installed on one side of the frame 1, and the retractable support structure 3 is movably installed on the other side of the frame 1.
[0030] The retractable support structure 3 includes a limiting plate 4, a rotating rod assembly 5, and a rotating torsion spring assembly 6. One end of the rotating rod assembly 5 is movably connected to the frame 1, the rotating torsion spring assembly 6 is disposed on the rotating rod assembly 5, and the other end of the rotating rod assembly 5 is movably connected to the limiting plate 4.
[0031] like Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the rotating rod assembly 5 includes a first rotating rod 7 and a second rotating rod 8. The first rotating rod 7 is located above the second rotating rod 8. One end of the first rotating rod 7 and one end of the second rotating rod 8 are movably connected to the frame 1. The other end of the first rotating rod 7 and the other end of the second rotating rod 8 are movably connected to the limiting plate 4.
[0032] like Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, one end of the first rotating rod 7 is provided with a first rotating support part 9 and a first middle section part 10. The first rotating support part 9 is located on both sides of the first middle section part 10. The other end of the first rotating rod 7 is provided with a first rotating connection part 11, which is connected to the limiting plate 4.
[0033] like Figure 4 and Figure 5As shown, one end of the second rotating rod 8 is provided with a second rotating support part and a second middle section part. The second rotating support part is located on both sides of the second middle section part. The other end of the second rotating rod 8 is provided with a second rotating connection part. The second rotating connection part is connected to the limiting plate 4.
[0034] like Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the rotating torsion spring assembly 6 includes a first rotating torsion spring 12 and a second rotating torsion spring 13. The first rotating torsion spring 12 is sleeved on the first rotating support part 9. One end of the first rotating torsion spring 12 is connected to the frame 1, and the other end of the first rotating torsion spring 12 is connected to the fixed base 2. The second rotating torsion spring 13 is sleeved on the second rotating support part. One end of the second rotating torsion spring 13 is connected to the frame 1, and the other end of the second rotating torsion spring 13 is connected to the fixed base 2.
[0035] like Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the limiting plate 4 is provided with a limiting part 14, a first rotating rod fixing part 15, a second rotating rod fixing part 16, and a side stop part 17. The limiting part 14 is arc-shaped. The first rotating rod fixing part 15, the second rotating rod fixing part 16, and the side stop part 17 are all located on both sides of the limiting part 14. The first rotating connecting part 11 is rotatably connected to the first rotating rod fixing part 15, and the second rotating connecting part is rotatably connected to the second rotating rod fixing part 16.
[0036] It should be noted that the first rotating rod fixing part 15 is provided with a first rotating hole, and the second rotating rod fixing part 16 is provided with a second rotating hole. The first rotating connecting part 11 can be inserted into the first rotating hole, and the second rotating connecting part can be inserted into the second rotating hole. The centering is ensured through transition fit, while allowing a small gap to adapt to the rotation requirements.
[0037] like Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the limiting part 14 is provided with a plurality of through holes 18 and a plurality of limiting grooves 19. The limiting part 14 is arc-shaped, which can better adapt to the shape of the water cup and improve the stability of the water cup placement. Furthermore, through the cooperation of the through holes 18 and the limiting grooves 19, it can better adapt to the shape of the water cup and further improve the stability of the water cup placement.
[0038] like Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, a stop part 20 and a support base 21 are integrally formed on one side of the frame 1. The stop part 20 is arc-shaped, and the support base 21 is located below the stop part 20. The stop part 20 has several stop grooves, and the length of the stop part 20 is greater than the length of the limiting part 14. The support base 21 is used to place a water cup.
[0039] It should be noted that the arc-shaped stop part 20 can better adapt to the shape of the water cup and improve the stability of the water cup when placed. The stop groove can further adapt to the shape of the water cup and further improve the stability of the water cup when placed.
[0040] like Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the other side of the frame 1 is provided with a first locking part 22, a second locking part 23, an abutment part 24, a first through hole 25 and a second through hole 26. The first locking part 22 is provided with a first locking recess 27, and the first rotating support part 9 is located in the first locking recess 27. The second locking part 23 is provided with a second locking recess, and the second rotating support part is located in the second locking recess.
[0041] It should be noted that the abutment part 24 is used to support the retractable support structure 3 during use; the first rotating rod 7 can rotate within the first through hole 25, and the second rotating rod 8 can rotate within the second through hole 26.
[0042] like Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the fixed base 2 is provided with a first insertion part 28 and a second insertion part 29. The first insertion part 28 can be inserted into the first through hole 25, and the second insertion part 29 can be inserted into the second through hole 26.
[0043] like Figures 3 to 5 As shown, the fixed base 2 is also provided with a base assembly part 30, and the base assembly part 30 is provided with a base assembly hole. The frame body 1 is also provided with a frame assembly part 31, and the frame body 1 is also provided with a frame body 1 assembly hole. The base assembly hole corresponds to the frame assembly hole, and fasteners can be used to fasten the connection between the fixed base 2 and the frame body through the base assembly hole and the frame assembly hole.
[0044] like Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the fixed base 2 is also provided with a first connecting hole 32 and a second connecting hole 33, and the frame 1 is also provided with a third connecting hole 34 and a fourth connecting hole 35. The first connecting hole 32 corresponds to the third connecting hole 34, and the second connecting hole 33 corresponds to the fourth connecting hole 35.
[0045] like Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the fixed base 2 is also provided with a fixing device connecting part and a base fixing hole 36, and the frame 1 is also provided with a frame 1 fixing hole. The base fixing hole 36 corresponds to the frame 1 fixing hole. The fixing device connecting part, the base fixing hole 36 and the frame 1 fixing hole are used to connect and fix the device on the vehicle tube.
[0046] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, the working principle of this utility model is as follows:
[0047] When the water cup is not needed, the retractable support structure 3 is in the retracted state;
[0048] When you need to place a water cup, rotate the limiting plate 4 downwards, then place the water cup on the support base 21, and then release the limiting plate 4. At this time, with the cooperation of the rotating torsion spring group 6, the limiting plate 4 will automatically spring back to firmly lock the water cup.
[0049] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this utility model and is not intended to limit the utility model in any way. Those skilled in the art can readily implement this utility model based on the accompanying drawings and the above description. However, any modifications, alterations, or equivalent variations made by those skilled in the art without departing from the scope of the utility model's technical solution, utilizing the disclosed technical content, are considered equivalent embodiments of this utility model. Furthermore, any equivalent changes, alterations, or variations made to the above embodiments based on the essential technology of this utility model are still within the protection scope of this utility model's technical solution.
Claims
1. A retractable bicycle cup holder, characterized in that: It includes a frame (1), a fixed base (2) and a retractable support structure (3), wherein the fixed base (2) is installed on one side of the frame (1) and the retractable support structure (3) is movably installed on the other side of the frame (1); The retractable support structure (3) includes a limiting plate (4), a rotating rod assembly (5) and a rotating torsion spring assembly (6). One end of the rotating rod assembly (5) is movably connected to the frame (1), the rotating torsion spring assembly (6) is mounted on the rotating rod assembly (5), and the other end of the rotating rod assembly (5) is movably connected to the limiting plate (4).
2. The retractable bicycle cup holder according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rotating rod assembly (5) includes a first rotating rod (7) and a second rotating rod (8). The first rotating rod (7) is located above the second rotating rod (8). One end of the first rotating rod (7) and one end of the second rotating rod (8) are movably connected to the frame (1). The other end of the first rotating rod (7) and the other end of the second rotating rod (8) are movably connected to the limiting plate (4).
3. The retractable bicycle cup holder according to claim 2, characterized in that: One end of the first rotating rod (7) is provided with a first rotating support part (9) and a first middle section part (10). The first rotating support part (9) is located on both sides of the first middle section part (10). The other end of the first rotating rod (7) is provided with a first rotating connection part (11). The first rotating connection part (11) is connected to the limiting plate (4).
4. The retractable bicycle cup holder according to claim 3, characterized in that: One end of the second rotating rod (8) is provided with a second rotating support part and a second middle section part. The second rotating support part is located on both sides of the second middle section part. The other end of the second rotating rod (8) is provided with a second rotating connection part. The second rotating connection part is connected to the limiting plate (4).
5. The retractable bicycle cup holder according to claim 4, characterized in that: The rotating torsion spring assembly (6) includes a first rotating torsion spring (12) and a second rotating torsion spring (13). The first rotating torsion spring (12) is sleeved on the first rotating support (9). One end of the first rotating torsion spring (12) is connected to the frame (1), and the other end of the first rotating torsion spring (12) is connected to the fixed base (2). The second rotating torsion spring (13) is sleeved on the second rotating support. One end of the second rotating torsion spring (13) is connected to the frame (1), and the other end of the second rotating torsion spring (13) is connected to the fixed base (2).
6. The retractable bicycle cup holder according to claim 5, characterized in that: The limiting plate (4) is provided with a limiting part (14), a first rotating rod fixing part (15) and a second rotating rod fixing part (16). The limiting part (14) is arc-shaped. The first rotating rod fixing part (15) and the second rotating rod fixing part (16) are located on both sides of the limiting part (14). The first rotating connecting part (11) is rotatably connected to the first rotating rod fixing part (15), and the second rotating connecting part is rotatably connected to the second rotating rod fixing part (16).
7. The retractable bicycle cup holder according to claim 6, characterized in that: The frame (1) has a stop part (20) and a support base (21) on one side. The stop part (20) is arc-shaped and the support base (21) is located below the stop part (20).
8. The retractable bicycle cup holder according to claim 7, characterized in that: The other side of the frame (1) is provided with a first locking part (22), a second locking part (23), an abutment part (24), a first through hole (25) and a second through hole (26). The first locking part (22) is provided with a first locking recess (27). The first rotating support part (9) is located in the first locking recess (27). The second locking part (23) is provided with a second locking recess. The second rotating support part is located in the second locking recess.
9. The retractable bicycle cup holder according to claim 8, characterized in that: The fixed base (2) is provided with a first plug-in part (28) and a second plug-in part (29). The first plug-in part (28) can be inserted into the first through hole (25), and the second plug-in part (29) can be inserted into the second through hole (26).
10. The retractable bicycle cup holder according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fixed base (2) is also provided with a base assembly part (30), the base assembly part (30) is provided with a base assembly hole, the frame (1) is also provided with a frame assembly part (31), the frame (1) is also provided with a frame (1) assembly hole, and the base assembly hole corresponds to the frame (1) assembly hole.