Vehicle-mounted cup holder, seat assembly and automobile

Abstract

The application relates to the field of automobile interior parts, and discloses a vehicle-mounted cup holder, a seat assembly and an automobile. The vehicle-mounted cup holder comprises a back plate, a cover, a bracket and a folding assembly. The folding assembly comprises a connecting rod, a limiting guide groove and a limiting surface. One end of the connecting rod is pivotally connected to the back plate or the cover, and the other end is pivotally connected to the bracket. The limiting guide groove is formed in the back plate, and the bracket is provided with a sliding piece which slides in the limiting guide groove when the bracket is folded or unfolded. The limiting surface is located on one side of the limiting guide groove along the extending direction of the limiting guide groove, and is used for abutting against the sliding piece to prevent the bracket from being accidentally folded when the bracket is unfolded to a working position. The limiting surface is arranged, so that the bracket is not prone to folding and folding actions when being completely unfolded and being impacted by a cup-shaped article, and the structure is stable.

Description

[0001] This application claims priority to Chinese Patent Application No. 202421734796.9 (utility model title "Vehicle Cup Holder, Seat Assembly and Automobile"), filed on July 19, 2024, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference. Technical Field

[0002] This application pertains to automotive interior parts, specifically relating to in-vehicle cup holders, seat assemblies including the in-vehicle cup holders, and automobiles including the seat assemblies. Background Technology

[0003] Car cup holders are practical devices in car interiors used to place cups. When users place their cups in the cup holders, they inevitably press on the holders. Since the position of the holders is often maintained by the bottom support and the torsion springs located between the holders and the support, when the holders are subjected to external pressure, their base can easily move downwards, causing the holders to tilt and making it inconvenient to store cups. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this application is to provide a vehicle cup holder, a seat assembly including the vehicle cup holder, and a vehicle including the seat assembly, so as to ensure the structural stability of the vehicle cup holder during use.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this application provides a vehicle-mounted cup holder, including a cup holder assembly. The cup holder assembly includes a back panel that can be installed in a vehicle, a cover pivotally connected to the back panel, a bracket having at least one support position, and a folding assembly for folding the bracket between the back panel and the cover. The folding assembly includes a connecting rod, a limiting guide groove, and a limiting surface. One end of the connecting rod is pivotally connected to the back panel or the cover, and the other end is pivotally connected to the bracket. The limiting guide groove is formed in the back panel, and the bracket is provided with a sliding member that slides within the limiting guide groove when the bracket is folded or unfolded. The limiting surface is located on one side of the limiting guide groove along its extension direction and is used to abut against the sliding member when the bracket is unfolded to the working position to prevent the bracket from folding accidentally.

[0006] In some embodiments, the limiting surface is at least partially a U-shaped surface, a V-shaped surface, or a plane.

[0007] In some embodiments, the limiting guide groove is a through groove structure, and the sliding member has a sliding part passing through the limiting guide groove and an abutting part connected to the outer end of the sliding part; the back plate has a protruding guide part on the back side, the guide part extends along the extension direction of the limiting guide groove and has a guide surface; the limiting surface is located on one side of the guide part along its extension direction, and the abutting part first abuts against the guide surface and slides during the process of the bracket unfolding to its working position, and then is guided by the guide surface to the limiting surface to abut against the limiting surface.

[0008] In some embodiments, the limiting surface is located on the top side of the guide portion, and the bottom of the abutting portion can abut against the limiting surface.

[0009] In some embodiments, the guide portion is located on at least one side of the limiting guide groove in a direction perpendicular to its extension direction.

[0010] In some embodiments, the guide portion and the back plate are integrally formed.

[0011] In some embodiments, the guide surface of the guide portion is a curved surface.

[0012] In some embodiments, a buffer is provided on the guide surface of the guide portion.

[0013] In some embodiments, the front side of the back plate is recessed inward to form a guide blind groove, and the corresponding back side forms the guide portion; the slider also has a base fixedly mounted on the bracket, the sliding portion is connected between the base and the abutting portion, and one end of the base near the sliding portion can abut against the bottom of the guide blind groove during the folding of the bracket.

[0014] In some embodiments, the guide blind groove is connected to the limiting guide groove.

[0015] In some embodiments, the folding assembly further includes at least one elastic element for driving the linkage to rotate when the cover flips away from the back plate, thereby unfolding the bracket to its working position and fixing it at the working position.

[0016] In some embodiments, one end of the link is pivotally connected to the back plate, and the other end is pivotally connected to the bottom of the bracket when it is in the working position.

[0017] In some embodiments, the number of elastic elements is two, one of which is located at the pivot joint between the connecting rod and the back plate, and the other is located at the pivot joint between the connecting rod and the bracket.

[0018] In some embodiments, the bracket is formed with a receiving groove for accommodating the folded connecting rod.

[0019] In some embodiments, the cup holder assembly further includes an opening and closing component disposed between the back panel and the cover and used to control the opening and closing of the two.

[0020] In some embodiments, each support position of the bracket is provided with a fixed claw, a movable claw, and an elastic element. The movable claw has a connecting end rotatably connected to the fixed claw and a free end opposite to the connecting end. The elastic element is disposed between the connecting end of the movable claw and the fixed claw, and is used to drive the free end of the movable claw to rotate around the connecting end toward the fixed claw so that the movable claw and the fixed claw cooperate to clamp the cup-shaped item.

[0021] In some embodiments, the number of the support position, the slider, the limiting guide groove and the limiting surface are all two and arranged accordingly, and the two support positions share one connecting rod.

[0022] In some embodiments, the vehicle cup holder further includes a positioning component, which includes a bracket body and a connector disposed on the bracket body for fixing the back panel; the bracket body is provided with an insertion portion for fitting into a recess in the vehicle body.

[0023] In some embodiments, the bracket body is further provided with a cover portion for covering the vehicle trim.

[0024] In some embodiments, the positioning component further includes at least one fastening insert, and the bracket body has an insertion hole formed for the fastening insert to pass through and be inserted into the vehicle gap.

[0025] In some embodiments, the fastening insert includes a pressing body, a insert for insertion into the vehicle gap, and two fastening buckles located on both sides of the insert. The insert and the two fastening buckles are both disposed on the pressing body, and the two fastening buckles are used to fix the pressing body in the insertion hole.

[0026] A second aspect of this application provides a seat assembly including the aforementioned in-vehicle cup holder.

[0027] A third aspect of this application provides an automobile, including the aforementioned seat assembly or the aforementioned in-vehicle cup holder.

[0028] In the above technical solution, the folding component of the car cup holder includes a connecting rod, a limiting guide groove, and a limiting surface. The limiting surface is arranged on one side of the limiting guide groove along its extension direction. When the holder is in the working position, the limiting surface abuts against the sliding part to prevent the holder from folding accidentally. That is, the limiting surface can provide good support and limiting effect on the sliding part on the holder when the holder is fully unfolded. At this time, when the holder is hit by a cup-shaped item, it is not easy to flip or fold, and the structure has good stability.

[0029] Other features and advantages of the embodiments of this application will be described in detail in the following detailed description section. Attached Figure Description

[0030] The accompanying drawings are provided to further illustrate the embodiments of this application and form part of the specification. They are used together with the following detailed description to explain the embodiments of this application, but do not constitute a limitation on the embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the structures shown in these drawings without any inventive effort. In the drawings:

[0031] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the unfolded vehicle cup holder in at least one embodiment;

[0032] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the folded in-vehicle cup holder in at least one embodiment;

[0033] Figure 3 An exploded view of the positioning component in at least one embodiment;

[0034] Figure 4 This is a perspective view of the fastening plug in at least one embodiment;

[0035] Figure 5 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the vehicle cup holder after installation in at least one embodiment;

[0036] Figure 6 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the cup holder assembly after unfolding in at least one embodiment;

[0037] Figure 7 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the cup holder assembly after folding in at least one embodiment;

[0038] Figure 8 for Figure 7 Sectional view of AA;

[0039] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the fit between the back plate and the connecting rod in at least one embodiment;

[0040] Figure 10This is a perspective view of the back side of the back plate in at least one embodiment;

[0041] Figure 11 for Figure 10 Enlarged view of section B;

[0042] Figure 12 A side sectional view of the back plate in at least one embodiment;

[0043] Figure 13 This is a schematic diagram showing the installation position of the elastic element in at least one embodiment;

[0044] Figure 14 This is a perspective view of the bracket in at least one embodiment.

[0045] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0046] 1-Cup holder assembly; 11-Back panel; 12-Lid; 13-Bracket; 130-Supporting position; 14-Folding assembly; 15-Opening and closing assembly; 10-Storage cavity; 141-Connecting rod; 142-Limiting guide groove; 143-Limiting surface; 144-Elastic element; 145-Guide blind groove; 1441-Elastic element installation position one; 1442-Elastic element installation position two; 131-Sliding element; 1311-Sliding part; 1312-Abutting part; 1313-Base; 111-Guide part; 1110-Guide surface; 1111-Buffer element; 151-Pressing element; 1511-Snap-on part; 121-Snap-on mating part; 132-Fixed claw; 133-Movable claw; 133a-Connecting end; 133b-Free end; a-Bottom position of guide surface; b-Top position of guide surface;

[0047] 2-Positioning component; 21-Bracket body; 211-Insert part; 212-Cover part; 22-Connector; 23-Fastening insert; 210-Insert hole; 231-Pressing body; 232-Insert piece; 233-Fastening buckle. Detailed Implementation

[0048] The specific embodiments of this application will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are for illustration and explanation only and are not intended to limit this application.

[0049] To achieve the above objectives, this application provides, on the one hand, a car cup holder, such as... Figures 1 to 14 As shown, this car cup holder can be installed in various vehicles, and of course, it can also be installed in other non-vehicle scenarios, such as airplanes, trains, and other means of transportation, or in various home settings.

[0050] The vehicle cup holder includes a cup holder assembly 1, which is used to hold cup-shaped items, such as thermos cups, milk tea cups, aluminum cans, and other cup-shaped items.

[0051] Specifically, the cup holder assembly 1 may include a back panel 11, a cover 12, a bracket 13, and a folding assembly 14. The back panel 11 can be fixedly installed inside the vehicle. The cover 12 is connected to the back panel 11 via a hinge or pivot, and can be located in the middle or bottom of the back panel 11. In this way, the cover 12 can be flipped towards the back panel 11 and fastened to the back panel 11 to form a storage cavity 10. The bracket 13 may be provided with one or more support positions 130, which can be understood as cup slots for supporting cup-shaped items. The cup-shaped items can be fixed by the clamping or supporting of the bracket 13, or can be fixed by the bracket 13 and the cover 12 working together, that is, the cover 12 supports the bottom, and the bracket 13 is arranged around the outer periphery of the cup-shaped items to prevent the cup-shaped items from tipping over. The folding assembly 14 can be used to fold the bracket 13 into the storage cavity 10 when stored. Furthermore, the folding assembly 14 can also be used to drive the bracket 13 to unfold automatically when it is opened. With this design, when the cover 12 is fastened to the back panel 11, the entire assembly is in a compact storage state; when opened, the bracket 13 will automatically unfold to provide a place to hold cups.

[0052] The cup holder assembly 1 may also include an opening and closing assembly 15. Of course, if the cup holder assembly 1 is folded and arranged at an angle, that is, the cover 12 is tilted over the back panel 11, or in other similar cases, the opening and closing assembly 15 may not be necessary. The opening and closing assembly 15 may be installed between the back panel 11 and the cover 12, specifically controlling the opening and closing of the aforementioned storage cavity 10. The opening and closing assembly 15 may include a structure disposed on the back panel 11 and a structure disposed on the cover 12 and locked therewith.

[0053] One specific closing process of the cup holder assembly 1 is as follows: the cover 12 is flipped upwards; after the cover 12 abuts against the bracket 13, the bracket 13 drives the connecting rod 141 to rotate and retract; the unfolding process of the cup holder assembly 1 is as follows: the opening and closing component 15 is triggered to open the storage cavity 10, and at the same time the cover 12 is flipped downwards, the folding component 14 drives the bracket 13 to unfold to the working position. The specific unfolded and closed states of the cup holder assembly 1 are as follows: Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the bracket 13 is in the working position as follows: Figure 1 or Figure 5 As shown.

[0054] It should be noted that the folding of bracket 13 can also be achieved manually or by other means without the support of cover 12; the folding assembly 14 can be folded as follows: Figure 1 As shown, it is arranged below the bracket 13 to provide support for the bracket 13 when it is in the working position. Of course, the folding assembly 14 can also be arranged above the bracket 13 to provide tension for the bracket 13 when it is in the working position.

[0055] Specifically, the folding assembly 14 may include at least a connecting rod 141, a limiting guide groove 142, and a limiting surface 143. One end of the connecting rod 141 is pivotally connected to the back plate 11 or the cover 12, and the other end is connected to the bracket 13; the back plate 11 is provided with a limiting guide groove 142, and the bracket 13 is provided with a sliding member 131, which can slide within the guide groove to realize the folding or unfolding of the bracket 13. Preferably, the sliding member 131 is disposed on the side surface of the bracket 13 facing the back plate 11 when the bracket 13 is in the working position, and can be an assembly or an integrally formed structure; for example Figure 1 As shown, when the bracket 13 is unfolded to the working position, the slider 131 abuts against the limiting surface 143 at the upper end of the limiting guide groove 142 to prevent the bracket 13 from accidentally folding back. Accidental folding back or accidental folding can be understood as a folding caused by the user pressing the bracket 13 when placing a cup-shaped item in the bracket of the car cup holder, or other abnormal folding. The specific shape of the limiting surface 143 is not specifically set here, as long as it can abut against the slider 131, thereby providing the slider 131 with a force to prevent its abnormal folding, while not hindering the normal folding of the bracket 13.

[0056] Optionally, the limiting surface can be at least partially set as a U-shaped surface, a V-shaped surface, or a plane. This structure is easy to process, and the use of a U-shaped surface, a V-shaped surface, or other surfaces with a recess in the middle can also limit the slider 131 to a certain extent in the recess, further preventing the bracket 13 from accidentally folding back.

[0057] It is worth noting that when the folding assembly 14 is arranged above the bracket 13 to provide tension to the bracket 13 when it is in the working position, the limiting surface 143 should be arranged accordingly. The limiting surface 143 should be located on one side of the limiting guide groove 142 along its extension direction. Whether it is arranged on the top side or the bottom side needs to be determined according to the position of the sliding member 131 when the bracket 13 is in the working position. In other words, when the bracket 13 is in the working position and the sliding member 131 is on the top side of the limiting guide groove 142, the limiting surface 143 can be provided on the top side of the limiting guide groove 142. At this time, the limiting surface 143 can be configured to abut against the top or bottom of the sliding member 131, preferably the bottom of the sliding member 131 abuts against the limiting surface 143; when the sliding member 131 is on the bottom side of the limiting guide groove 142, the limiting surface 143 can be provided on the bottom side of the limiting guide groove 142. At this time, the limiting surface 143 can also be configured to abut against the top or bottom of the sliding member 131, preferably the top of the sliding member 131 abuts against the limiting surface 143. A specific embodiment is as follows: Figure 1 As shown, when the bracket 13 is in the working position, the sliding member 131 is located on the top side of the limiting guide groove 142. The limiting surface 143 can be arranged on the top side of the limiting guide groove 142 to be in contact with the bottom of the sliding member 131 (the so-called bottom can be selected as...). Figure 11The lower part of the slider 131 shown abuts against the limiting surface 143, thereby preventing the bracket 13 from folding accidentally. Preferably, the portion of the slider 131 that abuts against the limiting surface 143 can be configured as follows: Figure 11 The curved surface structure shown.

[0058] Furthermore, such as Figure 11 As shown, by providing a limiting surface 143 at the uppermost end of the limiting guide groove 142, when the bracket 13 is in the fully unfolded position, the limiting surface 143 can provide vertical support for the bracket 13, so as to prevent the bracket 13 from flipping and folding when the cup-shaped item hits the bracket 13, thus ensuring good structural stability.

[0059] In some embodiments, see Figure 9 and Figure 10 The limiting guide groove 142 adopts a through-groove structure that penetrates both sides of the back plate 11. The sliding member 131 consists of a sliding part 1311 passing through the guide groove and an abutment part 1312 connected to the outer end. The back of the back plate 11 is provided with a guide part 111 protruding along the extension direction of the guide groove, the surface of which forms a guide surface 1110, and the top end is provided with a limiting surface 143, such as Figure 11 As shown. When the bracket 13 is unfolded, the abutment part 1312 first slides along the guide surface 1110, and then reaches the position of the limiting surface 143 under the guidance of the guide surface 1110 and abuts against it. On the one hand, it can achieve precise positioning of the working position, and on the other hand, it can ensure that the sliding member 131 can slide smoothly to the limiting surface 143, so that the limiting surface 143 abuts against the sliding member 131, ensuring that the bracket 13 can only be folded after being abutted by the cover 12, and that no accidental folding occurs.

[0060] In some embodiments, the guide portion 111 is located on at least one side of the limiting guide groove 142 in a direction perpendicular to the extending direction of the limiting guide groove 142, such as... Figure 10 As shown in the figure, the limiting guide groove 142 extends vertically, meaning that the guide part 111 is located on one or both sides of the limiting guide groove 142 in the horizontal direction. It should be noted that there can be one or more guide parts 111 corresponding to the same limiting guide groove 142, and the structural dimensions (length, width, etc.) of each guide part 111 can be the same or different. The guide part 111 can be a component assembled on the back of the back plate 11, or it can be integrally formed with the back plate 11.

[0061] In some embodiments, combined with Figure 10 and Figure 12 The guide surface 1110 of the guide portion 111 is curved. The shape of the curved surface and its height from the front of the back plate 11 can be designed and optimized as needed. Optionally, the guide surface 1110 below the limiting surface 143 is at least partially an arc-shaped curved surface, such as... Figure 12As shown, the guide surface 1110 can guide the slider 131 to the left side of the figure at position a at the bottom of the guide surface 1110 (the left side of the figure can be combined with...). Figure 3 This can be understood as moving the slider 131 closer to the connector 22 (the back plate 11 can be fixedly installed on the connector 22); at position b at the top of the guide surface 1110, the slider 131 is guided to the right side of the figure (the right side of the figure can be understood as moving the slider 131 away from the connector 22 and making it easier for the slider 131 to slide to the limiting surface 143).

[0062] In some embodiments, such as Figure 10 As shown, a buffer member 1111 is provided on the guide surface 1110 of the guide portion 111. Optionally, a component such as felt that can increase sliding friction can be attached to the middle section of the guide surface 1110 of the guide portion 111 to play a buffering role during the unfolding of the bracket 13.

[0063] In some embodiments, such as Figure 9 As shown, the front of the back plate 11 is recessed inward to form a guide blind groove 145, which does not penetrate the groove structure of the back plate 11. Correspondingly, the back side forms the aforementioned guide portion 111. At this time, the guide portion 111 can be understood as being integrally formed with the back plate 11, or more specifically, as a back protrusion structure obtained by processing the recess from the front of the back plate 11. Meanwhile, the sliding member 131 also has a base 1313 fixedly mounted on the bracket 13. The sliding portion 1311 is connected between the base 1313 and the abutment portion 1312. The end of the base 1313 near the sliding portion 1311 can abut against the bottom of the guide blind groove 145 during the folding of the bracket 13, thereby providing a force support point for the folding of the bracket 13 and preventing the side of the bracket 13 near the back plate 11 from directly rubbing against the front of the back plate 11 during folding, thus preventing damage to the appearance of the bracket 13 and the back plate 11.

[0064] In some embodiments, further reference may be made. Figure 9 The guide blind groove 145 is connected to the limiting guide groove 142. This structure allows the shape of the base 1313 to be designed without being too complex. Optionally, both the sliding part 1311 and the base 1313 are configured as follows: Figure 9 The cuboid structure shown has a base 1313 with a width greater than the sliding portion 1311 in the direction perpendicular to its sliding direction. In this case, the portion of the base 1313 that is wider than the sliding portion 1311 can abut against the bottom of the guide blind groove 145. The base 1313 has a simple structure and is easy to process. The fit of the above structure can effectively ensure that the bracket 13 has good stability when folded.

[0065] In some specific embodiments, such as Figure 13As shown, one end of the connecting rod 141 is pivotally connected to the back plate 11, and the two are specifically connected by a metal pivot. The other end of the connecting rod 141 can be pivotally connected to the bottom of the bracket 13 when it is in the working position. When there are two or more support positions 130 on the bracket 13, the other end of the connecting rod 141 can be pivotally connected between two adjacent support positions 130 to ensure the stability of the bracket 13 when folded.

[0066] In some embodiments, the folding assembly 14 may further include at least one elastic element 144, which can be used to drive the connecting rod 141 to rotate when the cover 12 is opened, so that the bracket 13 is stably unfolded and fixed in the working position.

[0067] In some more specific embodiments, the number of elastic elements 144 may be configured as two, one elastic element 144 being located at the pivot joint between the connecting rod 141 and the back plate 11 (elastic element 144 mounting position two 1442), and the other elastic element 144 being located at the pivot joint between the connecting rod 141 and the bracket 13 (e.g. Figure 13 The elastic element 144 is installed at position 1441. The elastic element 144 includes, but is not limited to, a torsion spring structure, and the elastic element 144 can be sleeved on the pivot.

[0068] In some embodiments, see [link to relevant documentation] Figure 13 The bracket 13 may have a receiving groove formed on its surface to accommodate the folded connecting rod 141. That is, a receiving groove may be provided on the back of the bracket 13. After the bracket 13 is folded, the connecting rod 141 can be folded along with it and hidden in the receiving groove on the back of the bracket 13, thus reducing the space occupied by both after folding.

[0069] In some embodiments, each support position 130 of the bracket 13 is provided with a fixed claw 132, a movable claw 133 and an elastic element. The movable claw 133 has a connecting end 133a rotatably connected to the fixed claw 132 and a free end 133b opposite to the connecting end 133a. The elastic element is disposed between the connecting end 133a of the movable claw 133 and the fixed claw 132, and is used to drive the free end 133b of the movable claw 133 to rotate around the connecting end 133a toward the fixed claw 132 so that the movable claw 133 and the fixed claw 132 cooperate to clamp the cup-shaped item.

[0070] Furthermore, such as Figure 14 As shown, the free end 133b can rotate around the connecting end 133a away from the fixed claw 132 when the cup-shaped item enters the support position 130 from top to bottom, and rotate around the connecting end 133a towards the fixed claw 132 when the cup-shaped item leaves the support position 130 from bottom to top. If the bracket 13 has two support positions 130, two sets of fixed claws 132 and movable claws 133 can be set on the left and right sides, such as... Figure 14As shown. The movable jaw 133 and the fixed jaw 132 can be connected by a pivot, and an elastic element, such as a torsion spring, is provided at the connection position. The movable jaw 133 can be in a retracted state when not subjected to external force, and can be in an open state when gripping a cup-shaped item such as a beverage bottle.

[0071] In some embodiments, such as Figure 1 , Figure 5 , Figure 6 and Figure 9 As shown, there are two support positions 130, two sliding members 131, two limiting guide grooves 142, and two limiting surfaces 143, all arranged in a corresponding manner. The two support positions 130 can share the same connecting rod 141. In these embodiments, there are two support positions 130, two sliding members 131, and two limiting guide grooves 142, with each sliding member 131 corresponding to one limiting guide groove 142. Specifically, when there are two support positions 130 on the left and right sides of the bracket 13, a T-shaped sliding member 131 can be placed at the corresponding position of each of the left and right support positions 130 on the bracket 13, such as... Figure 9 As shown, each T-shaped sliding member 131 can pass through the mounting hole at the lower end of the corresponding limiting guide groove 142 on the back plate 11 (see reference). Figure 9 The T-shaped hole at the lower end of the middle limiting guide groove 142 is inserted into the corresponding limiting guide groove 142 and slides within the corresponding limiting guide groove 142 while abutting against the corresponding guide part 111; this structure can ensure the stability of the bracket 13 of multiple support positions 130 during folding and unfolding.

[0072] In some embodiments, such as Figure 3 As shown, the car cup holder also includes a positioning component 2, which includes a bracket body 21 and a connector 22 disposed on the bracket body 21 for fixing the back panel 11. The bracket body 21 is provided with an insertion part 211 for fitting into a recessed area of ​​the car body. The recessed area can be selected from the front area of ​​the center console, the rear extension area of ​​the center console, the door panel, the air conditioning vent, the vehicle seat, or other recessed areas in the vehicle interior, etc., and is not limited here. This structure allows for effective fastening between the car cup holder and existing recesses in the car interior parts or seats without the need for screw installation, without damaging the original structure and appearance integrity of the interior parts, and is convenient for users to use and install the car cup holder.

[0073] In some embodiments, such as Figure 3 and Figure 5 As shown, the bracket body 21 is also provided with a cover portion 212, which is used to cover the vehicle trim. The cover portion 212 wraps around existing trim strips in the vehicle interior, and can be the armrest box, door trim panels, the rear of the center console, etc., with no specific limitation. The combination of the insertion portion 211 and the cover portion 212 allows for a more secure fixation of the vehicle cup holder inside the vehicle.

[0074] In some embodiments, such as Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the positioning component 2 also includes at least one fastening insert 23. The bracket body 21 has an insertion hole 210 for the fastening insert 23 to pass through and be inserted into the vehicle gap. Further, the fastening insert 23 includes a pressing body 231, an insert 232 for insertion into the vehicle gap, and two fastening buckles 233 located on both sides of the insert 232. The insert 232 and the two fastening buckles 233 are all provided on the pressing body 231, and the two fastening buckles 233 are used to fix the pressing body 231 in the insertion hole 210. The fastening insert 23 may have two fastening buckles 233 on the left and right sides of the pressing body 231. The pressing body 231 may be made of plastic, and the fastening buckles 233 may also be made of plastic. After the fastening insert 23 is installed in place, the two fastening buckles 233 may be fastened to the bracket body 21, specifically to the cover part 212 of the bracket body 21. The insert 232 may be made of metal and may be injection molded to connect with the plastic part insert. The insert 232 may be inserted into the existing gaps of automotive interior parts, seats, etc., to provide holding force for the structure.

[0075] In some embodiments, such as Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, the opening and closing assembly 15 includes a pressing member 151 disposed on the top of the back plate 11, the pressing member 151 is provided with a latching part 1511, and the top of the cover 12 is provided with a latching engagement part 121 corresponding to the latching part 1511.

[0076] A second aspect of this application provides a seat assembly including the aforementioned in-vehicle cup holder. A third aspect of this application provides an automobile including the aforementioned seat assembly or the aforementioned in-vehicle cup holder.

[0077] In summary, integrating this in-vehicle cup holder into the seat assembly requires no drilling or disassembly of the existing structure, reducing the difficulty of modification and avoiding damage to the seat's strength or aesthetics. Dual or multiple cup holder designs, such as those for shared use by the driver and front passenger or for rear passengers, solve the problem of insufficient capacity in traditional single cup holders, meeting the needs of multi-person vehicle use scenarios. The adjustable latches are compatible with cups and bottles of different diameters, preventing shaking or tipping and improving driving safety. The cup holder automatically locks under load, preventing accidental folding due to the force of placing a cup, especially on bumpy roads, reducing the burden on the user. The folding mechanism is concealed, preventing exposed mechanical structures from scratching users or accumulating dust, while maintaining a clean seat line, in line with the trend of high-end automotive interiors.

[0078] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection, an electrical connection, or a connection that allows communication between components; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise expressly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0079] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., refer to specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in connection with that embodiment or example, which are included in at least one embodiment or example of this application. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. Moreover, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments or examples described in this specification, as well as the features of different embodiments or examples.

[0080] Although embodiments of this application have been shown and described above, it is understood that the above embodiments are exemplary and should not be construed as limiting this application. Those skilled in the art can make changes, modifications, substitutions and variations to the above embodiments within the scope of this application.

Claims

1. A car cup holder, characterized in that, The cup holder assembly includes a back panel that can be installed in a vehicle, a cover pivotally connected to the back panel, a bracket having at least one support position, and a folding assembly for folding the bracket between the back panel and the cover. The folding assembly includes a connecting rod, a limiting guide groove, and a limiting surface; one end of the connecting rod is pivotally connected to the back plate or the cover, and the other end is pivotally connected to the bracket; the limiting guide groove is formed in the back plate, and the bracket is provided with a sliding member that slides in the limiting guide groove when the bracket is folded or unfolded; the limiting surface is located on one side of the limiting guide groove along its extension direction, and is used to abut against the sliding member when the bracket is unfolded to the working position to prevent the bracket from folding accidentally.

2. The car cup holder according to claim 1, characterized in that, The limiting surface is at least partially a U-shaped surface, a V-shaped surface, or a plane.

3. The car cup holder according to claim 1, characterized in that, The limiting guide groove is a through groove structure, and the sliding member has a sliding part that passes through the limiting guide groove and an abutting part that is connected to the outer end of the sliding part; The back of the back plate is provided with a guide portion, which extends along the extension direction of the limiting guide groove and has a guide surface; the limiting surface is located on one side of the guide portion along its extension direction, and the abutting portion first abuts against the guide surface and slides during the process of the bracket unfolding to its working position, and then is guided by the guide surface to the limiting surface to abut against the limiting surface.

4. The car cup holder according to claim 3, characterized in that, The limiting surface is located on the top side of the guide portion, and the bottom of the abutting portion can abut against the limiting surface.

5. The car cup holder according to claim 3, characterized in that, The guide portion is located on at least one side of the limiting guide groove in a direction perpendicular to its extension direction; And / or, the guide portion and the back plate are integrally formed parts; And / or, the guide surface of the guide portion is a curved surface; And / or, a buffer is provided on the guide surface of the guide portion; And / or, the front of the back plate is recessed inward to form a guide blind groove, which corresponds to the back to form the guide portion; the slider also has a base fixedly mounted on the bracket, the sliding portion is connected between the base and the abutting portion, and one end of the base near the sliding portion can abut against the bottom of the guide blind groove during the folding of the bracket.

6. The car cup holder according to claim 5, characterized in that, The guide blind groove is connected to the limiting guide groove.

7. The car cup holder according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that, The folding assembly further includes at least one elastic element, which is used to drive the connecting rod to rotate when the cover flips away from the back plate, so as to unfold the bracket to its working position and fix it at the working position.

8. The car cup holder according to claim 7, characterized in that, One end of the connecting rod is pivotally connected to the back plate, and the other end is pivotally connected to the bottom of the bracket when it is in the working position.

9. The car cup holder according to claim 8, characterized in that, The number of elastic elements is two, one of which is located at the pivot joint between the connecting rod and the back plate, and the other is located at the pivot joint between the connecting rod and the bracket.

10. The car cup holder according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that, The bracket has a receiving groove for accommodating the folded connecting rod.

11. The car cup holder according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that, The cup holder assembly also includes an opening and closing component, which is disposed between the back plate and the cover and is used to control the opening and closing of the two.

12. The car cup holder according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that, Each support position of the bracket is provided with a fixed claw, a movable claw, and an elastic element. The movable claw has a connecting end rotatably connected to the fixed claw and a free end opposite to the connecting end. The elastic element is located between the connecting end of the movable claw and the fixed claw, and is used to drive the free end of the movable claw to rotate around the connecting end toward the fixed claw so that the movable claw and the fixed claw cooperate to clamp the cup-shaped item.

13. The car cup holder according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that, The number of the support position, the sliding member, the limiting guide groove and the limiting surface are all two and arranged accordingly, and the two support positions share one connecting rod.

14. The car cup holder according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that, The vehicle cup holder also includes a positioning component, which includes a bracket body and a connector disposed on the bracket body for fixing the back panel; the bracket body is provided with an insertion part for fitting into the recess of the vehicle body.

15. The car cup holder according to claim 14, characterized in that, The bracket body is also provided with a cover portion, which is used to cover the vehicle trim; And / or, the positioning component further includes at least one fastening insert, wherein the bracket body has an insertion hole for the fastening insert to pass through and be inserted into the vehicle gap.

16. The car cup holder according to claim 15, characterized in that, The fastening insert includes a pressing body, a insert for insertion into the vehicle gap, and two fastening buckles located on both sides of the insert. The insert and the two fastening buckles are both located on the pressing body, and the two fastening buckles are used to fix the pressing body in the insertion hole.

17. A seat assembly, characterized in that, The seat assembly includes the vehicle cup holder as claimed in any one of claims 1-16.

18. A car, characterized in that, The vehicle includes a cup holder as described in any one of claims 1-16 or a seat assembly as described in claim 17.

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