A cup holder assembly
By using a swing arm and hinge structure design, combined with a torsion spring and a labyrinth lock, the problems of object interference and volume occupation in existing cup holder assemblies are solved, achieving an interference-free and compact design for the lid, suitable for installation in confined spaces.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- GUANGZHOU JINDASEN AUTO PARTS CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-06-25
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-14
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to a cup holder technology for automobiles, and in particular to a cup holder assembly. Background Technology
[0002] Existing cup holder assemblies, such as those disclosed in patent CN202111583105.0, include a cup holder housing (1) and a cover (2) movably connected to the cup holder housing (1). The cup holder housing (1) is provided with a housing cavity (11), a connecting hole (12) communicating with the housing cavity (11), and a connecting slide (13) communicating with the housing cavity (11). The connecting hole (12) communicates with the connecting slide (13). The cover (2) has a first state and a second state. When the cover (2) is in the first state, the cover (2) is rotatably connected to the connecting hole (12), and the cover (2) covers at least a portion of the opening of the housing cavity (11). When the cover (2) is in the second state, the cover (2) is slidably connected to the connecting slide (13), and the cover (2) can separate the housing cavity (11). The cover has a first state and a second state. In the first state, the cover is rotatably connected to the connecting hole, and the cover blocks at least part of the opening of the cup holder cavity. In the second state, the cover is slidably connected to the connecting slide, and the cover can separate the cup holder cavity. This multi-functional cup holder cover can both block the opening of the cup holder cavity to protect items and divide the cavity into cavities of different sizes to hold items of corresponding sizes, thus increasing the functionality of the vehicle cup holder and making it more convenient for passengers. However, in reality, because items are placed haphazardly in the cup holder, this interferes with the separation function of the cover. Moreover, the cover entering the cup holder cavity occupies the volume of the cavity, affecting its normal use. Summary of the Invention
[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide a cup holder assembly that overcomes one or more of the above-mentioned disadvantages, does not occupy the volume of the box, and does not interfere with the objects inside the box.
[0004] The cup holder assembly of this utility model is implemented as follows: it includes a square box body and a box lid. The special feature is that the box lid is provided with swing arms on both sides. The swing arms are connected to the two sides of the box body by a hinge structure. One side of the swing arm is provided with an arc-shaped notch, which faces one edge of the box body port. The swing arm swings around one side of the box body port, causing the box lid to rotate along one edge of the box body port, so that the box lid covers the box body port in a horizontal state, or rotates to the outside of one edge of the box body port in a vertical state. The other three edges of the box body port are provided with outward-flaring platforms. A dam is provided along the outer edge of the outward-flaring platform. The box lid, which is horizontally covering the box body port, covers the outward-flaring platform and covers the box body port.
[0005] The hinge arm has an arc-shaped notch on one side, which can completely cover the box opening. At the same time, when opening, the movement of the box opening will not interfere with the box. The box opening is smooth. Moreover, the box opening moves around one side of the box opening along a circular track, which takes up little space. After opening, the box opening is located on one side of the box and is in a vertical position, which takes up little space and is convenient for installation and use in cars with limited space.
[0006] An outward-flaring platform and cofferdam are used, with the edge of the container cover resting against the cofferdam, so that the container cover can effectively seal the container port.
[0007] Preferably, a torsion spring is provided on the hinge structure, with its two ends connected between the box body and the lid. A lid-covering lock (using a labyrinth lock, as disclosed in patent CN201821557457.2) is provided between the box body and the lid to keep the lid in a covered state. When the lid is in a horizontal, fully covered state, the lid-covering lock overcomes the rebound force of the torsion spring, keeping the lid in a horizontal, fully covered state. When it is necessary to open the lid, the lid is pushed, causing it to disengage from the lid-covering lock. Under the rebound force of the torsion spring, the lid flips to a vertical position, opening the box body.
[0008] Preferably, the lid cover lock is a type of lock (using a labyrinth lock, such as the one disclosed in patent CN201821557457.2, or the Push-Push lock from Shanghai Dubang Precision Machinery Co., Ltd.) where, when the lid, which is connected to the swing arm, is driven by the lid moving towards the lid, it is inserted into the lock opening of the lock body. The lock head presses the unlocking mechanism inside the lock opening of the lock body, and the unlocking mechanism puts the lock hook in the locked state. The lock hook inside the lock opening of the lock body hooks onto the lock head's buckle, thus locking the lid in the lid state. When the lid is pressed towards the lid, the lock head located inside the lock opening drives the unlocking mechanism inside the lock opening of the lock body. The unlocking mechanism puts the lock hook in the unlocked state, and the lock hook inside the lock opening of the lock body disengages from the lock head's buckle, releasing the lid in the lid state. Driven by the torsion spring, the lid flips to a vertical state, and the box opens.
[0009] Compared with existing technologies, this invention has the advantages of not occupying the volume of the box and not interfering with the objects inside the box. Attached Figure Description
[0010] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the cup holder assembly of this utility model;
[0011] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of the cup holder assembly of this utility model;
[0012] Figure 3This is an exploded view of the cup holder assembly of this utility model from another perspective.
[0013] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached drawings: 1-Box body; 101-Port; 2-Box cover; 3-Swing arm; 4-Hinged structure; 401-Shaft; 402-Shaft sleeve; 5-Arc-shaped notch; 6-Platform; 7-Dyke; 8-Torsion spring; 9-Box cover lock; 901-Lock head; 902-Lock body; 10-Protective plate; 11-Guide rack; 12-Gear. Detailed Implementation
[0014] The cup holder assembly of this utility model will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments:
[0015] like Figure 1-2 As shown, the cup holder assembly of this utility model includes a square box body 1 and a lid 2. The box body 1 is a box body with two cup cavities. Its special feature is that swing arms 3 are provided on both sides of the lid 2. The swing arms 3 are connected to both sides of the box body 1 by a hinge structure 4. The hinge structure 4 includes a shaft 401 disposed on the side of the box body 1 and a bushing 402 rotatably disposed on the shaft 401 and connected to the swing arms 3. An arc-shaped notch 5 is provided on one side of the swing arm 3, facing one edge of the port 101 of the box body 1. The swing arm 3 surrounds the port 101 of the box body 1. 01 One side swings, causing the lid 2 to flip along one edge of the box body 1 port 101, so that the lid 2 covers the box body 1 port 101 in a horizontal state, or rotates to the outside of one edge of the box body 1 port 101 in a vertical state. The other three edges of the box body 1 port 101 are provided with outward-flaring platforms 6. A dam 7 is provided along the outer edge of the outward-flaring platform 6. The shape of the dam 7 matches the shape of the lid 2. The lid 2, which is horizontally covering the box body 1 port 101, covers the outward-flaring platform 6 and covers the box body 1 port 101.
[0016] Preferably, a torsion spring 8 is provided on the hinge structure 4, with both ends of the torsion spring 8 connected between the box body 1 and the box cover 2 respectively, and a box cover lock 9 is provided between the box body 1 and the box cover 2 to keep the box cover 2 in a covered state.
[0017] Preferably, the lid cover lock 9 is a lock in which the lock head 901 of the lid cover lock 9, connected to the swing arm 3, is inserted into the lock mouth of the lock body 902 of the lid cover lock 9 when the lid 2 moves towards the lid. The lock head 901 presses the unlocking mechanism inside the lock mouth of the lock body 902. The unlocking mechanism puts the lock hook in the locked state, and the lock hook inside the lock mouth of the lock body 902 hooks onto the buckle of the lock head 901, thus locking the lid 2 in the lid state. When the lid 2 is pressed towards the lid 2, the lock head 901 located in the lock mouth drives the unlocking mechanism inside the lock mouth of the lock body 902 under the action of the lid 2. The unlocking mechanism puts the lock hook in the unlocked state, and the lock hook inside the lock mouth of the lock body 902 disengages from the buckle of the lock head 901, thus releasing the lid 2 in the lid state. Under the action of the torsion spring 8, the lid 2 flips to a vertical state, and the box 1 opens.
[0018] Preferably, an arc-shaped protective plate 10 is provided on the outside of the vertically positioned box cover 2. The protective plate 10 is fixed to the box body 1, so that the box body 1, box cover 2, and protective plate 10 form a whole, so that they can be assembled as a whole into the relevant position of the car, thereby facilitating installation and use.
[0019] Preferably, one side of the housing 1 is provided with an arc-shaped guide rack 11 around the hinge structure 4, and the swing arm 3 is provided with a gear 12 that meshes with the arc-shaped guide rack 11. The housing cover 2 moves smoothly along the arc line by the movement of the gear 12 along the arc-shaped guide rack 11.
[0020] In use, the vertically positioned lid 2 is moved towards the cover. Guided by the swing arm 3, the lid 2 moves along an arc, completely covering port 101 of the box body 1. At this time, the lock head 901 of the lid cover lock 9, connected to the swing arm 3, is inserted into the lock mouth of the lock body 902 of the lid cover lock 9 as the lid 2 moves towards the cover. The lock head 901 presses the unlocking mechanism inside the lock mouth of the lock body 902, and the unlocking mechanism locks the hook in the locked state. The hook engages with the latch of the lock head 901, locking the lid 2 in its closed state. Pressing the lid 2 towards the lid causes the lock head 901, located within the lock opening, to drive the unlocking mechanism within the lock body 902. The unlocking mechanism unlocks the hook, causing it to disengage from the latch of the lock head 901, releasing the lid 2 from its closed state. Driven by the torsion spring 8, the lid 2 flips in the opposite direction along the arc to a vertical position, opening the box 1.
Claims
1. A cup holder assembly, comprising a square housing and a lid, characterized in that, The lid has swing arms on both sides, which are connected to the sides of the box body by a hinge structure. One side of the swing arm has an arc-shaped notch facing one edge of the box body port. The swing arm swings around one side of the box body port, causing the lid to flip along one edge of the box body port, so that the lid covers the box body port horizontally, or rotates vertically to the outside of one edge of the box body port. The other three edges of the box body port are provided with outward-flaring platforms, and a dam is provided along the outer edge of the outward-flaring platform. When the lid is horizontally covering the box body port, it covers the outward-flaring platform and covers the box body port.
2. The cup holder assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, A torsion spring is installed on the hinge structure, with its two ends connected between the box body and the box cover. A box cover lock is installed between the box body and the box cover to keep the box cover in the covered state.
3. The cup holder assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that, A box cover lock is a type of lock in which the lock head, connected to a swing arm, is inserted into the lock body's latch by the moving box cover. The latch presses against the unlocking mechanism within the latch, locking the latch hook in the locked state. The unlocking mechanism engages the latch hook in the lock body, locking the box cover in the closed state. Pressing the box cover further causes the latch to activate the unlocking mechanism within the latch, releasing the latch hook and allowing the box cover to open. A torsion spring then causes the box cover to flip vertically, opening the box.
4. The cup holder assembly according to claim 1, 2, or 3, characterized in that, One side of the box body is equipped with an arc-shaped guide rack around the hinge structure, and the swing arm is equipped with a gear that meshes with the arc-shaped guide rack. By moving the gear along the arc-shaped guide rack, the box cover can move smoothly along the arc.