Car cup holder assembly and locking mechanism

Abstract

This utility model discloses a car cup holder assembly and a locking mechanism. The locking mechanism includes: a labyrinth component mounted on the cup holder frame, the labyrinth component including a locking channel and an unlocking channel communicating with the locking channel; a locking pin mounted on the cup holder body, the locking pin entering a locking position inside the labyrinth component along the locking channel, or leaving the locking position along the unlocking channel; and an anti-detachment groove formed inside the labyrinth component, the locking pin passing through the locking position and entering the anti-detachment groove under the action of an external force in a first direction. In the event of a collision, the cup holder body is subjected to force, and the locking pin moves into the anti-detachment groove, preventing the cup holder body from unlocking and popping out; thus ensuring that the car cup holder remains in the locked position and does not pop out under impact forces that do not exceed limits, thereby improving safety performance.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of automotive parts technology, specifically to a car cup holder assembly and locking mechanism. Background Technology

[0002] As passengers demand greater driving comfort, especially business travelers who prioritize the versatility and comfort of car seats, mid-to-high-end armrests are increasingly equipped with a wider range of functions. Traditional armrests with drawer-style cup holders, when the armrest is closed, pose a risk of injury if a collision occurs; the cup holders may unlock and pop out due to inertia.

[0003] In view of this, the present invention provides a car cup holder assembly and locking mechanism to ensure that the car cup holder remains in the locked position and does not pop out under the action of an impact force that does not exceed the limit, thereby improving safety performance. Utility Model Content

[0004] Therefore, this utility model provides a car cup holder assembly and locking mechanism to at least partially solve the above-mentioned technical problems.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution:

[0006] This utility model provides a locking mechanism for a car cup holder assembly, the car cup holder assembly including a cup holder frame installed on the car armrest, and a cup holder body movably connected to the cup holder frame; the locking mechanism includes:

[0007] A maze component, which is mounted on the cup holder frame, includes a locking channel and an unlocking channel communicating with the locking channel;

[0008] A locking pin is installed on the cup holder body. The locking pin enters the locking position inside the labyrinth component along the locking channel, or leaves the locking position along the unlocking channel.

[0009] An anti-detachment groove is formed inside the labyrinth component. Under the action of an external force in the first direction, the locking pin passes through the locking position and enters the anti-detachment groove.

[0010] Under normal use, pressing the cup holder body causes the locking pin to move out of the labyrinth piece along the unlocking channel to complete the unlocking process. When a collision occurs, the cup holder body is subjected to force, and the locking pin moves into the anti-disengagement groove to prevent the cup holder body from unlocking and popping out. This ensures that the car cup holder remains in the locked position and does not pop out under the impact force that does not exceed the limit, thereby improving safety performance.

[0011] In some embodiments, the maze component further includes:

[0012] A stop block is provided at the opening of the anti-detachment groove, and one side of the stop block forms an inlet end with the anti-detachment groove. After passing the locking position, the locking pin enters the anti-detachment groove through the inlet end.

[0013] In some embodiments, an outlet end is formed between the other side of the stop block and the anti-disengagement groove, and the locking pin disengages from the anti-disengagement groove through the outlet end under the action of an external force in a second direction. Thus, if the locking pin accidentally enters the anti-disengagement groove, causing the cup holder unlocking function to fail, the locking pin can be slid out from the outlet end of the anti-disengagement groove and returned to the normal locking position by pressing the cup holder, thereby avoiding cup holder unlocking failure due to misoperation.

[0014] In some embodiments, the stop is a strip-shaped stop.

[0015] In some embodiments, the anti-detachment groove is a U-shaped groove.

[0016] This utility model also provides a car cup holder assembly, including the locking mechanism described above. Attached Figure Description

[0017] To more clearly illustrate the embodiments of this utility model or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings in the following description are merely exemplary, and those skilled in the art can derive other embodiments based on the provided drawings without creative effort.

[0018] The structures, proportions, sizes, etc. illustrated in this specification are only for the purpose of assisting those skilled in the art in understanding and reading the content disclosed herein, and are not intended to limit the implementation conditions of this utility model. Therefore, they have no substantial technical significance. Any modifications to the structure, changes in the proportions, or adjustments to the size, without affecting the effects and objectives that this utility model can produce, should still fall within the scope of the technical content disclosed in this utility model.

[0019] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the locking mechanism provided by this utility model;

[0020] Figure 2 This is one of the assembly drawings of the locking mechanism provided by this utility model;

[0021] Figure 3 This is the second assembly drawing of the locking mechanism provided by this utility model;

[0022] Figure 4This is the third assembly drawing of the locking mechanism provided by this utility model;

[0023] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the locking mechanism provided by this utility model in the locked state.

[0024] Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the unlocking path of the locking mechanism provided by this utility model;

[0025] Figure 7 A schematic diagram of the locking mechanism provided by this utility model when it is in the collision locking state;

[0026] Figure 8 A schematic diagram of the reset path of the locking mechanism provided by this utility model;

[0027] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the locking path of the locking mechanism provided by this utility model.

[0028] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0029] 1. Cup holder frame; 2. Cup holder body; 3. Locking pin; 4. Maze component; 5. Locking channel;

[0030] 6. Unlocking channel; 7. Anti-detachment groove; 8. Stop block. Detailed Implementation

[0031] The following specific embodiments illustrate the implementation of this utility model. Those skilled in the art can easily understand other advantages and effects of this utility model from the content disclosed in this specification. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some, not all, of the embodiments of this utility model. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of this utility model.

[0032] In one specific implementation, such as Figures 1-9As shown, the locking mechanism provided by this utility model is used in a car cup holder assembly. The car cup holder assembly includes a cup holder frame 1 installed on the car armrest and a cup holder body 2 movably connected to the cup holder frame 1. The locking mechanism includes a labyrinth component 4, a locking pin 3, and an anti-detachment groove 7. The main structure of the labyrinth component 4 is the same as that of the prior art. The labyrinth component 4 is installed on the cup holder frame 1. The labyrinth component 4 includes a locking channel 5 and an unlocking channel 6 communicating with the locking channel 5. The locking pin 3 is installed on the cup holder body 2. The locking pin 3 enters the locking position inside the labyrinth component 4 along the locking channel 5, or leaves the locking position along the unlocking channel 6. The anti-detachment groove 7 is opened inside the labyrinth component 4. Under the action of an external force in a first direction, the locking pin 3 passes through the locking position and enters the anti-detachment groove 7.

[0033] When it is necessary to lock the cup holder body 2, the locking pin 3 enters the locking position inside the labyrinth component 4 along the locking channel 5; when it is necessary to unlock, the locking pin 3 leaves the locking position along the unlocking channel 6; when the cup holder body 2 moves, the locking pin 3 moves along the locking channel 5 or the unlocking channel 6 to achieve locking or unlocking; when the locking pin 3 is in the locking position, if a collision occurs, the collision will generate an external force in the first direction on the locking pin 3, causing the locking pin 3 to enter the anti-disengagement groove 7 to prevent the locking pin 3 from accidentally disengaging.

[0034] In this way, under normal use, by pressing the cup holder body 2, the locking pin 3 moves out of the labyrinth piece 4 along the unlocking channel 6 to complete the unlocking; when a collision occurs, the cup holder body 2 is subjected to force, and the locking pin 3 moves into the anti-disengagement groove 7 to prevent the cup holder body 2 from unlocking and popping out; this ensures that the car cup holder can remain in the locked position and not pop out under the action of impact force that does not exceed the limit, thereby improving the safety performance.

[0035] Furthermore, the maze component 4 also includes a stop block 8, which is disposed at the opening of the anti-detachment groove 7. One side of the stop block 8 forms an inlet end with the anti-detachment groove 7. After passing the locking position, the locking pin 3 enters the anti-detachment groove 7 through the inlet end. When the locking pin 3 reaches the locking position, it enters the anti-detachment groove 7 through the inlet end. The stop block 8 serves as a guide and limiter. The stop block 8 allows the locking pin 3 to enter the anti-detachment groove 7 more smoothly, while restricting the movement direction of the locking pin 3 to prevent accidental operation.

[0036] The stop 8 can be a strip-shaped stop. Strip-shaped stop has a simple structure, is easy to manufacture, and can effectively limit the movement direction of the locking pin 3, thereby improving the stability of the locking mechanism. Obviously, the stop 8 can also be other shapes, such as arc-shaped stop, triangular stop, etc., as long as it can achieve the guiding and limiting functions.

[0037] In some embodiments, an outlet end is formed between the other side of the stop block 8 and the anti-disengagement groove 7, and the locking pin 3 disengages from the anti-disengagement groove 7 through the outlet end under the action of an external force in a second direction. It should be understood that the limitations of "first" and "second" in the text are to distinguish that the direction of the external force generated by the impact may be different from that of the external force required for reset, and do not indicate a certain order or limitation.

[0038] Thus, if the locking pin accidentally enters the anti-disengagement groove 7, causing the cup holder unlocking function to fail, pressing the cup holder will cause the locking pin to slide out from the exit end of the anti-disengagement groove 7 and return to the normal locking position, thereby preventing cup holder unlocking failure due to misoperation. Theoretically, the exit end can be designed in different shapes or positions, such as an inclined exit end, an exit end with a guide slope, etc., as long as the locking pin 3 can be easily disengaged.

[0039] Specifically, the anti-detachment groove 7 can be a U-shaped groove. The U-shaped groove has a simple structure and is easy to process, which can effectively prevent the locking pin 3 from accidentally disengaging in the locked state, thus improving the reliability of the locking mechanism. Theoretically, the anti-detachment groove 7 can also be other shapes, such as V-shaped grooves, L-shaped grooves, etc., as long as it can play an anti-detachment role.

[0040] In addition to the locking mechanism mentioned above, this utility model also provides a car cup holder assembly including the locking mechanism. For the structure of other parts of the car cup holder assembly, please refer to the prior art, which will not be described in detail here.

[0041] The above specific embodiments further illustrate the purpose, technical solution, and beneficial effects of this utility model. It should be understood that the above are only specific embodiments of this utility model and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of this utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made on the basis of the technical solution of this utility model should be included within the scope of protection of this utility model.

Claims

1. A locking mechanism for a cup holder assembly for a vehicle, the cup holder assembly comprising a cup holder frame mounted to a vehicle arm rest, and a cup holder body movably connected to the cup holder frame; characterised in that, The locking mechanism includes: A maze component, which is mounted on the cup holder frame, includes a locking channel and an unlocking channel communicating with the locking channel; A locking pin is installed on the cup holder body. The locking pin enters the locking position inside the labyrinth component along the locking channel, or leaves the locking position along the unlocking channel. An anti-detachment groove is formed inside the labyrinth component. Under the action of an external force in the first direction, the locking pin passes through the locking position and enters the anti-detachment groove.

2. The lockup mechanism according to claim 1, characterized by The maze component also includes: A stop block is provided at the opening of the anti-detachment groove, and one side of the stop block forms an inlet end with the anti-detachment groove. After passing the locking position, the locking pin enters the anti-detachment groove through the inlet end.

3. The lockup mechanism according to claim 2, characterized by An outlet end is formed between the other side of the stop block and the anti-detachment groove, and the locking pin disengages from the anti-detachment groove through the outlet end under the action of an external force in the second direction.

4. The lockup mechanism according to claim 2, characterized by The stop block is a strip-shaped stop block.

5. The lockup mechanism according to claim 1, characterized by The anti-detachment groove is a U-shaped groove.

6. A cup holder assembly for a vehicle, characterized by Includes the locking mechanism as described in any one of claims 1-5.

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