Cup holder assembly and vehicle

Abstract

The embodiment of the utility model relates to the technical field of vehicle part manufacturing, and discloses a cup holder assembly and a vehicle. The cup stand assembly comprises at least one cup stand and at least one limiting piece, and a plurality of clamping jaws are arranged on the cup stand and arranged in the circumferential direction of the cup stand at intervals. The clamping jaw is hinged to the cup holder, and at least part of the clamping jaw is located in the cup holder; in the axial direction of the cup stand, the clamping jaw comprises a first end and a second end which are located outside the cup stand; in the radial direction of the cup stand, the limiting pieces are arranged on the sides, deviating from the cup stand, of the clamping jaws; when the clamping jaw abuts against the limiting piece, a gap is formed between the second end of the clamping jaw and the cup holder. When the clamping jaw moves out of the cup stand under the action of external force, the clamping jaw firstly abuts against the limiting piece, so that reverse supporting force is provided for the clamping jaw through the limiting piece, the clamping jaw is limited to further move out of the cup stand, it is ensured that the second end of the clamping jaw does not abut against the cup stand, and the damage probability of the clamping jaw is reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of vehicle parts manufacturing technology, and in particular to a cup holder assembly and a vehicle. Background Technology

[0002] Cup holders are part of the vehicle interior, primarily used to secure beverage containers and prevent them from tipping over. Depending on their location, cup holders can be divided into front and rear cup holders, with front cup holders most commonly found in the front center armrest.

[0003] In related technical solutions, the cup holder assembly includes a cup holder panel and at least one cup holder. The cup holder is detachably disposed within the cup holder panel, which is connected to the vehicle body (e.g., the center armrest of the front row). The cup holder has multiple circumferentially arranged claws, which are hinged to the cup holder, with at least a portion of the claws extending into the cup holder. When a beverage container is placed inside, the container abuts against the claws, causing the claws to move away from the cup holder and secure the beverage container.

[0004] However, with the relevant technology, the latches function normally when moving inside the cup holder. But if the latches are subjected to a large external force (such as by pressing against the latches from inside the cup holder with a finger or other object), the tip of the latches may come into contact with the cup holder when it moves outside the cup holder; if the external force continues to increase, it may cause damage to the latches. Utility Model Content

[0005] In view of this, embodiments of this application provide a cup holder assembly and a vehicle. This application can provide a reverse support force to the chuck when it is subjected to external force, thereby reducing the probability of chuck damage.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution of this application embodiment is implemented as follows:

[0007] This application provides a cup holder assembly, including:

[0008] At least one cup holder, the cup holder having a plurality of claws spaced apart circumferentially along the cup holder; the claws are hinged to the cup holder, at least a portion of the claws being located inside the cup holder; along the axial direction of the cup holder, the claws include a first end and a second end located outside the cup holder;

[0009] At least one limiting member is provided along the radial direction of the cup holder, and the limiting member is disposed on the side of the claw away from the cup holder; when the claw abuts against the limiting member, a gap is formed between the second end of the claw and the cup holder.

[0010] This embodiment of the application provides a limiting member corresponding to the claw on the radial outer side of the cup holder, and when the claw abuts against the limiting member, a gap is formed between the second end of the claw and the cup holder. When the claw is moved out of the cup holder by an external force, the claw will first abut against the limiting member, thereby providing a reverse support force to the claw through the limiting member, restricting the claw from moving further out of the cup holder, ensuring that the second end of the claw will not abut against the cup holder, and reducing the probability of damage to the claw.

[0011] In one possible implementation of this application, along the axial direction of the cup holder, the middle part of the claw is provided with a hinge hole, and the pin passes through the hinge hole and is hinged to the cup holder;

[0012] A torsion spring is also sleeved on the outside of the pin. The first end of the torsion spring abuts against the claw, and the second end of the torsion spring abuts against the cup holder.

[0013] Along the axial direction of the cup holder, the limiting member is disposed between the hinge hole and the first end of the claw.

[0014] In this embodiment, the limiting member is positioned between the hinge hole and the first end of the claw. This ensures that when the claw is moved out of the cup holder by external force, it can smoothly abut against the limiting member, thus limiting further outward movement of the claw and preventing the second end of the claw from abutting against the cup holder, reducing the probability of damage to the claw. Furthermore, the above arrangement also helps to reduce the size of the limiting member in the axial direction of the cup holder, thereby reducing the cost of the limiting member.

[0015] In one possible implementation of this application, a support portion is provided on at least one side of the claw along the circumference of the cup holder, and the two ends of the support portion are respectively connected to the cup holder and the limiting member.

[0016] This application embodiment ensures the stability of the connection of the limiting member by setting a support part on the cup holder, so that the limiting member has a normal limiting function, avoids the claw from moving too far out of the cup holder, ensures that the second end of the claw will not abut against the cup holder, and reduces the probability of damage to the claw.

[0017] In one possible implementation of this application, the support portion is provided on both sides of the claw along the circumference of the cup holder.

[0018] The embodiments of this application improve the stability of the limiting member connection by providing support portions on both sides of the jaw.

[0019] In one possible implementation of this application, the support portion is further provided with a support groove, and the limiting member is engaged in the support groove.

[0020] This application embodiment ensures the stability of the connection between the limiting member and the supporting part by providing a supporting groove on the supporting part and locking the limiting member in the supporting groove.

[0021] In one possible implementation of this application, the limiting member includes a metal clamp surrounding the outside of the cup holder.

[0022] The embodiments of this application use metal clamps as limiting components, which can be used to lock the metal clamps into the support grooves by utilizing their own elasticity, thereby facilitating installation and subsequent maintenance and replacement.

[0023] In one possible implementation of this application, the metal clamp includes two free ends, and the free ends are provided with protrusions that are opposite to the cup holder.

[0024] This application embodiment provides a protrusion on the free end of the metal clamp, which facilitates the clamping of the free end of the metal clamp by using a jig, thus making the installation and removal of the metal clamp convenient.

[0025] In one possible implementation of this application, the limiting member includes a rubber ring surrounding the outside of the cup holder.

[0026] In this embodiment, a rubber ring is used as a limiting component. The rubber ring can be used to lock itself in the support groove by utilizing its own elasticity, which facilitates installation and subsequent maintenance and replacement.

[0027] In one possible implementation of this application, a plurality of limiting members are included, the plurality of limiting members are spaced apart along the circumference of the cup holder, and the plurality of limiting members correspond one-to-one with the plurality of claws.

[0028] This application embodiment sets multiple limiting components that correspond one-to-one with multiple jaws, thereby ensuring that each jaw has a limiting component on its outer side, reducing the probability of the jaw being damaged when subjected to external force.

[0029] This application also provides a vehicle including any of the cup holder components described above.

[0030] Because the vehicle in this embodiment of the application uses the aforementioned cup holder assembly, when the claw is moved outside the cup holder by an external force, the claw will first abut against the limiting member, thereby providing a reverse support force to the claw through the limiting member, restricting the claw from moving further outside the cup holder, ensuring that the second end of the claw will not abut against the cup holder, and reducing the probability of damage to the claw. Attached Figure Description

[0031] Figure 1 A simplified structural diagram of the cup holder assembly provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0032] Figure 2 for Figure 1Enlarged view of part A in the middle;

[0033] Figure 3 for Figure 1 AA section view;

[0034] Figure 4 for Figure 3 A simplified diagram of the structure when the middle claw abuts against the limiting component.

[0035] Figure label:

[0036] 100 - Cup holder; 110 - Support part; 111 - Support groove;

[0037] 200 - Claw; 201 - First end; 202 - Second end; 210 - Pin; 220 - Torsion spring;

[0038] 300 - Limiting component; 310 - Protrusion;

[0039] 400-cup holder panel;

[0040] X - Axial direction of the cup holder; Y - Radial direction of the cup holder. Detailed Implementation

[0041] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this application clearer, the specific technical solutions of this application will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of this application. The following embodiments are used to illustrate this application, but are not intended to limit the scope of this application.

[0042] In the embodiments of this application, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Therefore, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of the embodiments of this application, unless otherwise stated, "multiple" means two or more.

[0043] Furthermore, in the embodiments of this application, directional terms such as "upper," "lower," "left," and "right" are defined relative to the positions in which the components are schematically placed in the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that these directional terms are relative concepts, used for relative description and clarification, and can change accordingly depending on the position of the components in the accompanying drawings.

[0044] In the embodiments of this application, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the term "connection" should be interpreted broadly. For example, "connection" can mean a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; it can mean a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium.

[0045] In embodiments of this application, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. Without further limitation, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes that element.

[0046] In the embodiments of this application, the terms "exemplary" or "for example" are used to indicate that something is an example, illustration, or description. Any embodiment or design that is described as "exemplary" or "for example" in the embodiments of this application should not be construed as being more preferred or advantageous than other embodiments or design. Specifically, the use of the terms "exemplary" or "for example" is intended to present the relevant concepts in a specific manner.

[0047] As described in the background section, in the related art, when the claw of the cup holder assembly is subjected to a large external force (e.g., by pressing against the claw from inside the cup holder to the outside by a finger or other object), causing the claw to move outside the cup holder, the end of the claw may come into contact with the cup holder; when the external force continues to increase, it may cause damage to the claw.

[0048] In view of this, the present application aims to provide a cup holder assembly and a vehicle, by providing a limiting member corresponding to the claw on the radially outer side of the cup holder, and when the claw abuts against the limiting member, a gap is formed between the second end of the claw and the cup holder. Therefore, when the claw is moved out of the cup holder by an external force, the claw will first abut against the limiting member, thereby providing a reverse support force to the claw through the limiting member, restricting the claw from moving further out of the cup holder, ensuring that the second end of the claw will not abut against the cup holder, and reducing the probability of damage to the claw.

[0049] The embodiments of this application are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings, examples of which are shown in the drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and intended to explain this application, and should not be construed as limiting this application.

[0050] This application provides a cup holder assembly and a vehicle for holding beverage containers carried by passengers. It should be noted that the vehicle in this application can refer to a large vehicle, a small vehicle, a special-purpose vehicle, etc. For example, according to vehicle type, the vehicle in this application can be a sedan, an SUV, a multi-purpose vehicle (MPV), or other types of vehicles. Vehicles generally have a body, and the interior has multiple interior features with different functions. A cup holder assembly is provided near the seats, and the cup holder assembly can be located in the center armrest of the front row or in the middle of the rear seats to facilitate passengers placing beverage containers.

[0051] Please refer to Figures 1-4 This application provides a cup holder assembly, including:

[0052] At least one cup holder 100, generally cylindrical in shape, is provided. The number of cup holders 100 can be configured as needed, for example, two cup holders can be provided to facilitate passengers placing beverage containers. The cup holder 100 can be formed, for example, by injection molding. The cup holder assembly may also include a cup holder panel 400, which has corresponding cup holder mounting holes. The cup holder 100 can be installed onto the cup holder panel 400 by means of snap-fit, bolt connection, or other methods. The cup holder panel 400 can be connected to the vehicle body. The cup holder 100 has multiple claws 200, which are spaced apart circumferentially around the cup holder 100. The claws 200 are hinged to the cup holder 100, and at least some of the claws 200 are located within the cup holder 100. Exemplarily, the cup holder 100 of this embodiment may be provided with multiple through holes, which are spaced apart circumferentially along the cup holder 100. Each through hole corresponds to a plurality of claws 200. The claws 200 can be hinged within the through holes via pins or other components. After hinged connection, part of the claws 200 can extend into the cup holder 100. In this embodiment, the number of claws 200 within the cup holder 100 can be set as needed, for example, three, four, five, etc. Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, along the axial direction X of the cup holder, the claw 200 includes a first end 201 and a second end 202 located outside the cup holder 100, wherein, as Figure 3 As shown, when the claw 200 is in a free state, the first end 201 can abut against the cup holder 100.

[0053] At least one limiting member 300 is disposed along the radial direction Y of the cup holder 100 on the side of the claw 200 opposite to the cup holder 100. Exemplarily, the limiting member 300 may be fixedly connected to the cup holder 100; or, the limiting member 300 may be mounted on a vehicle body. Figure 4As shown, when the claw 200 abuts against the limiting member 300, a gap D is formed between the second end of the claw 200 and the cup holder 100. In this embodiment, the number of limiting members 300 can be one or more; when there is one limiting member 300, the limiting member 300 can be arranged around the outside of the cup holder 100, thereby corresponding to multiple claws 200 simultaneously; when there are multiple limiting members 300, the multiple limiting members 300 can be arranged at intervals along the circumference of the cup holder 100, thereby so that the multiple limiting members 300 correspond one-to-one with the multiple claws 200.

[0054] As described above, this embodiment of the application provides a limiting member 300 corresponding to the claw 200 on the radial Y-side of the cup holder, and the distance between the limiting member 300 and the claw 200 is less than the distance between the second end of the claw 200 and the cup holder 100. When the claw 200 is moved outside the cup holder 100 by an external force, the claw 200 will first abut against the limiting member 300, thereby providing a reverse support force to the claw 200 through the limiting member 300, restricting the claw 200 from moving further outside the cup holder 100, ensuring that the second end 202 of the claw 200 will not abut against the cup holder 100, and reducing the probability of damage to the claw 200.

[0055] Please continue to refer to Figures 2-4 In this embodiment of the application, a hinge hole is provided in the middle of the pawl 200 along the axial direction X of the cup holder, and the pin 210 passes through the hinge hole and is hinged to the cup holder 100; that is, in this embodiment of the application, the pawl 200 and the cup holder 100 are rotatably connected by the pin 210. When the pawl 200 is subjected to external force, it can rotate around the pin 210, thereby opening or closing the pawl 200.

[0056] Furthermore, a torsion spring 220 is also sleeved on the outside of the pin 210. The first end of the torsion spring 220 abuts against the claw 200, and the second end of the torsion spring 220 abuts against the cup holder 100. When the claw 200 is subjected to an external force (for example, when a beverage container is placed into the cup holder 100), the claw 200 rotates around the pin 210, thereby causing the torsion spring 220 to store a certain amount of elastic potential energy. When the external force applied to the claw 200 is removed, the torsion spring 220 can apply an elastic force to the claw 200, thereby causing the claw 200 to return to its initial state.

[0057] Along the axial direction X of the cup holder, the limiting member 300 of this application embodiment is disposed between the hinge hole and the first end 201 of the claw 200.

[0058] In this embodiment, the limiting member 300 is disposed between the hinge hole and the first end 201 of the claw 200. This ensures that when the claw 200 is moved out of the cup holder 100 by external force, it can smoothly abut against the limiting member 300, thereby limiting further outward movement of the claw 200 and ensuring that the second end of the claw 200 does not abut against the cup holder 100, reducing the probability of damage to the claw 200. Furthermore, the above arrangement also helps to reduce the size of the limiting member 300 in the axial direction of the cup holder 100, thereby reducing the cost of the limiting member 300.

[0059] Please refer to Figure 2 In this embodiment, along the circumference of the cup holder 100, at least one side of the claw 200 is provided with a support portion 110, and both ends of the support portion 110 are respectively connected to the cup holder 100 and the limiting member 300. Exemplarily, the support portion 110 can be disposed on the cup holder 100, for example, it can be integrally formed with the cup holder 100 by injection molding. The end of the support portion 110 facing away from the cup holder 100 can be connected to the limiting member 300, thereby fixing the limiting member 300. The specific connection method between the support portion 110 and the limiting member 300 can be determined as needed, for example, it can be welding, snap-fit, threaded connection, etc.

[0060] In this embodiment of the application, by providing a support portion 110 on the cup holder 100 to connect the limiting member 300, the stability of the connection of the limiting member 300 can be ensured, so that the limiting member 300 has a normal limiting function, preventing the claw 200 from moving too far outward from the cup holder 100, ensuring that the second end of the claw 200 will not abut against the cup holder 100, and reducing the probability of damage to the claw 200.

[0061] Furthermore, along the circumference of the cup holder 100, the claw 200 of this application embodiment is provided with support portions 110 on both sides.

[0062] In this embodiment of the application, by providing support portions 110 on both sides of the claw 200, the support and connection points of the limiting member 300 can be improved, thereby improving the stability of the connection of the limiting member 300.

[0063] Please continue to refer to Figures 2-4 In this embodiment, the support portion 110 is further provided with a support groove 111, and the limiting member 300 is engaged within the support groove 111. Exemplarily, the shape of the support groove 111 can be adapted to the cross-sectional shape of the limiting member 300. The specific engagement method between the limiting member 300 and the support groove 111 can be set as needed. For example, the limiting member 300 can be an elastic member, and the limiting member 300 engages with the support groove 111 through its own elasticity; or, the support groove 111 can be slightly smaller than the limiting member 300, and the limiting member 300 is engaged within the support groove 111 by an interference fit.

[0064] In this embodiment of the application, a support groove 111 is provided on the support part 110, and the limiting member 300 is locked in the support groove 111, thereby ensuring the stability of the connection between the limiting member 300 and the support part 110.

[0065] like Figures 1-4 As shown, in one possible implementation, the limiting member 300 of this embodiment includes a metal clamp surrounding the outer side of the cup holder 100. Exemplarily, the metal clamp can be made of steel with a certain degree of deformability. The metal clamp can be circular or irregularly shaped to avoid other parts inside the vehicle.

[0066] In this embodiment, a metal clamp is used as the limiting component 300. The metal clamp can be elastically engaged within the support groove 111, facilitating installation and subsequent maintenance and replacement. Using a single metal clamp to simultaneously limit multiple claws 200 reduces assembly difficulty.

[0067] Furthermore, such as Figure 2 As shown, the metal clamp in this embodiment includes two free ends, each with a protrusion 310 facing away from the cup holder 100. The protrusion 310 can be formed by bending the free ends of the metal clamp. It is understood that in this embodiment, the two free ends of the metal clamp can have a certain gap, or, as shown... Figure 2 As shown, the two free ends of the metal clamp can partially overlap.

[0068] During assembly, the metal clamp of this embodiment can be opened by clamping the protrusions 310 on the two free ends with a jig, so that the metal clamp can be fitted over the cup holder 100. After the metal clamp is installed in the support groove 111, the metal clamp can be tightened again by clamping the protrusions 310 on the two free ends with a jig, so that the metal clamp is locked in the support groove 111.

[0069] In this embodiment, a protrusion 310 is provided on the free end of the metal clamp, which facilitates the clamping of the free end of the metal clamp by a fixture, thereby making the installation and removal of the metal clamp convenient.

[0070] In another possible implementation, the limiting member 300 of this embodiment includes a rubber ring surrounding the outside of the cup holder 100. Exemplarily, the rubber ring may also be circular; or it may be an irregularly shaped ring to avoid obstructing other parts inside the vehicle.

[0071] In this embodiment of the application, the rubber ring can be expanded using a jig during assembly, allowing it to fit outside the cup holder 100. Once the rubber ring is installed in the support groove 111, it is secured to the support groove 111 by its own elastic restoring force.

[0072] In this embodiment, a rubber ring is used as the limiting component 300. The rubber ring's elasticity allows it to be secured within the support groove 111, facilitating installation and subsequent maintenance and replacement. Using a single rubber ring to simultaneously limit multiple jaws 200 reduces assembly difficulty.

[0073] In another possible implementation, the embodiments of this application may include a plurality of limiting members 300, which are spaced apart circumferentially along the cup holder 100, and each limiting member 300 corresponds one-to-one with a plurality of claws 200. Exemplarily, the number of limiting members 300 in this embodiment may be the same as the number of claws 200. The limiting members 300 can be engaged with the support grooves 111 on both sides of the corresponding claw 200 by an interference fit, thereby limiting the corresponding claw 200.

[0074] In this embodiment of the application, by setting multiple limiting members 300 corresponding one-to-one with multiple claws 200, it can be ensured that each claw 200 has a limiting member 300 on its outer side, thereby reducing the probability of the claw 200 being damaged when subjected to external force.

[0075] This application also provides a vehicle that includes the aforementioned cup holder assembly.

[0076] Because the vehicle in this embodiment of the application uses the aforementioned cup holder assembly, when the claw is moved outside the cup holder by an external force, the claw will first abut against the limiting member, thereby providing a reverse support force to the claw through the limiting member, restricting the claw from moving further outside the cup holder, ensuring that the second end of the claw will not abut against the cup holder, and reducing the probability of damage to the claw.

[0077] The sequence numbers of the embodiments in this application are for descriptive purposes only and do not represent the superiority or inferiority of the embodiments. The above are merely preferred embodiments of this application and do not limit the patent scope of this application. Any equivalent structural or procedural transformations made based on the content of this application's specification and drawings, or direct or indirect applications in other related technical fields, are similarly included within the patent protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. A cup holder assembly, characterized in that, include: At least one cup holder (100) is provided with a plurality of claws (200), the plurality of claws (200) being spaced apart circumferentially along the cup holder (100); the claws (200) are hinged to the cup holder (100), and at least a portion of the claws (200) are located inside the cup holder (100); along the axial direction of the cup holder, the claws (200) include a first end (201) and a second end (202) located outside the cup holder (100); At least one limiting member (300) is disposed on the side of the claw (200) away from the cup holder (100) along the radial direction of the cup holder; when the claw (200) abuts against the limiting member (300), a gap is formed between the second end (202) of the claw (200) and the cup holder (100).

2. The cup holder assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, Along the axial direction of the cup holder, the middle part of the claw (200) is provided with a hinge hole, and the pin (210) passes through the hinge hole and is hinged to the cup holder (100). A torsion spring (220) is also sleeved on the outside of the pin (210). The first end of the torsion spring (220) abuts against the claw (200), and the second end of the torsion spring (220) abuts against the cup holder (100). Along the axial direction of the cup holder, the limiting member (300) is disposed between the hinge hole and the first end (201) of the claw (200).

3. The cup holder assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that, Along the circumference of the cup holder (100), at least one side of the claw (200) is provided with a support portion (110), and the two ends of the support portion (110) are respectively connected to the cup holder (100) and the limiting member (300).

4. The cup holder assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that, Along the circumference of the cup holder (100), the support portion (110) is provided on both sides of the claw (200).

5. The cup holder assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that, The support part (110) is also provided with a support groove (111), and the limiting member (300) is engaged in the support groove (111).

6. The cup holder assembly according to any one of claims 1-5, characterized in that, The limiting member (300) includes a metal clamp that surrounds the outside of the cup holder (100).

7. The cup holder assembly according to claim 6, characterized in that, The metal clamp includes two free ends, and the free ends are provided with protrusions (310) that are opposite to the cup holder (100).

8. The cup holder assembly according to any one of claims 1-5, characterized in that, The limiting member (300) includes a rubber ring that surrounds the outside of the cup holder (100).

9. The cup holder assembly according to any one of claims 1-5, characterized in that, It includes multiple limiting members (300), which are spaced apart circumferentially along the cup holder (100), and each of the multiple limiting members (300) corresponds to one of the multiple claws (200).

10. A vehicle, characterized in that, Includes the cup holder assembly as described in any one of claims 1-9.

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