Flip-top cup holder and vehicle
By designing a fixed shaft and a rotating shaft, the problem of high production costs for car cup holders was solved, and stability and space utilization efficiency were improved.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- DONGGUAN NIFCO CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-06-30
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-21
AI Technical Summary
Existing car cup holders have high production costs, and the rotating shaft requires drilling and screw fixing, which increases manufacturing costs.
The design employs a fixed shaft and a rotating shaft. The cup holder is rotatably connected via the fixed shaft, while the rotating shaft passes through the cup holder and rotates with it. This prevents the fixed shaft from becoming loose, reduces the need for holes and screws for fixing the fixed shaft, and improves installation stability and space utilization efficiency.
It reduces manufacturing costs, improves the installation stability and transmission reliability of the cup holder, and saves installation space.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of automotive parts technology, and in particular to a flip-top cup holder and an automobile. Background Technology
[0002] Car cup holders are essential components in automobiles used to hold beverage containers such as cups, bottles, and cans. They prevent these containers from shaking and spilling while the car is in motion.
[0003] In related technologies, when the cup holder is installed on the mounting base by flipping, the rotating shaft is positioned by screws. The cup holder and the rotating shaft are fixedly linked. The rotating shaft rotates relative to the mounting base, and the cup holder rotates relative to the mounting base via the rotating shaft. In order to position the rotating shaft axially, the rotating shaft needs to be drilled and fixed with screws, which results in high manufacturing costs. Utility Model Content
[0004] This invention aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in related technologies. To this end, this invention proposes a flip-top cup holder, designed to reduce production costs.
[0005] This utility model also proposes an automobile.
[0006] According to a first aspect of the present invention, the flip-top cup holder includes: Mounting base, wherein the mounting base is provided with storage space; A fixed shaft is fixed to the mounting base; A pivot, which is movably disposed within the storage space; A cup holder is rotatably connected to a mounting base. The cup holder has a first shaft hole and a second shaft hole. A fixed shaft passes through the first shaft hole, and a rotating shaft passes through the second shaft hole. The cup holder is adapted to rotate relative to the fixed shaft, so that the rotating shaft rotates about the axis of the fixed shaft as the center of rotation. The cup holder has a supporting surface for supporting a cup. The cup holder has a storage position and an unfolded position. In the storage position, the supporting surface is located within the storage space, and in the unfolded position, the supporting surface is exposed outside the storage space.
[0007] According to the flip-top cup holder of this utility model embodiment, by fixing the fixed shaft to the mounting base, the cup holder rotates relative to the fixed shaft. Simultaneously, the rotating shaft passes through the cup holder and rotates with it. The rotating shaft is not easily dislodged from the mounting base's receiving space, thus improving the installation stability of the cup holder. In this way, the fixed shaft does not need to rotate with the cup holder, reducing the risk of loosening. That is, there is no need to drill holes in the fixed shaft and use screws for fixing, reducing manufacturing costs and facilitating full utilization of the installation space, thereby improving the reliability of the transmission.
[0008] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the inner wall of the mounting base is provided with an arc-shaped guide groove, the arc-shaped guide groove is arranged in an arc with the axis of the fixed shaft as the center, one end of the rotating shaft is accommodated in the arc-shaped guide groove, and the rotating shaft is adapted to move along the arc-shaped guide groove.
[0009] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the flip-top cup holder includes a limiting member, the limiting member being connected to the mounting base, the limiting member being disposed at at least one end of the arc-shaped guide groove, and the limiting member being used to limit and stop the rotating shaft.
[0010] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the flip-top cup holder includes a rotating sleeve, which is sleeved on the fixed shaft and connected to the cup base. The cup base rotates relative to the fixed shaft through the rotating sleeve.
[0011] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the flip-top cup holder includes a reset member, which is connected to the rotating sleeve and the cup base respectively. The reset member is used to make the cup base tend to rotate to the unfolded position.
[0012] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the rotating sleeve is located within the storage space.
[0013] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the flip-top cup holder includes at least two rotating sleeves, which are spaced apart along the axial direction of the fixed shaft.
[0014] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the flip-top cup holder includes a locking tongue, the locking tongue is disposed on the mounting base, the cup holder is provided with a locking hole, and in the storage position, the locking tongue is inserted into the locking hole to lock the mounting base and the cup holder together.
[0015] According to one embodiment of the present invention, a damper is provided between the cup holder and the fixed shaft.
[0016] According to a second aspect embodiment of the present invention, an automobile includes a vehicle body and the aforementioned flip-top cup holder, wherein the flip-top cup holder is disposed on the vehicle body.
[0017] The automobile according to the present utility model embodiment includes the above-mentioned flip-top cup holder, and therefore has all the technical effects of the above-mentioned flip-top cup holder, which will not be repeated here.
[0018] Additional aspects and advantages of this invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. Attached Figure Description
[0019] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or related technologies, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or related technologies will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.
[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the flip-top cup holder provided in an embodiment of the present utility model, wherein the cup holder is in the storage position.
[0021] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the flip-top cup holder provided in an embodiment of the present invention, wherein the cup holder is in the unfolded position.
[0022] Figure 3 This is an exploded view of the flip-top cup holder provided in an embodiment of this utility model.
[0023] Figure 4 This is a structural schematic diagram of the flip-top cup holder provided in another embodiment of the present utility model.
[0024] Figure label: 1. Mounting base; 11. Storage space; 12. Arc-shaped guide groove; 2. Fixed shaft; 3. Rotating shaft; 4. Cup holder; 41. First shaft hole; 42. Second shaft hole; 43. Support surface; 44. Lock hole; 5. Limiting component; 6. Reset component; 7. Rotating sleeve; 8. Locking tongue; Detailed Implementation
[0025] The embodiments of this utility model will be described in further detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and examples. The following examples are for illustrative purposes only and should not be construed as limiting the scope of this utility model.
[0026] In the description of the embodiments of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship, are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing the embodiments of this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on the embodiments of this utility model. In addition, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.
[0027] In the description of the embodiments of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connected" and "linked" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in the embodiments of this utility model based on the specific circumstances.
[0028] In this embodiment of the utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can mean that the first feature is in direct contact with the second feature, or that the first feature is in indirect contact with the second feature through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "on top of," and "over" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.
[0029] 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 the present invention. 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.
[0030] Please refer to the reference. Figures 1 to 3 According to a first aspect of the present invention, a flip-top cup holder includes a mounting base 1, a fixed shaft 2, a rotating shaft 3, and a cup holder 4. The mounting base 1 has a storage space 11; the fixed shaft 2 is fixed to the mounting base 1; the rotating shaft 3 is movably disposed within the storage space 11; the cup holder 4 is rotatably connected to the mounting base 1, and the cup holder 4 has a first shaft hole 41 and a second shaft hole 42. The fixed shaft 2 passes through the first shaft hole 41, and the rotating shaft 3 passes through the second shaft hole 42. The cup holder 4 is adapted to rotate relative to the fixed shaft 2, so that the rotating shaft 3 rotates around the axis of the fixed shaft 2 as the center of rotation. The cup holder 4 has a supporting surface 43 for supporting a cup. The cup holder 4 has a storage position and an unfolded position. In the storage position, the supporting surface 43 is located within the storage space 11, and in the unfolded position, the supporting surface 43 is exposed outside the storage space 11.
[0031] According to the flip-top cup holder of this utility model embodiment, by fixing the fixed shaft 2 to the mounting base 1, the cup holder 4 rotates relative to the fixed shaft 2. Simultaneously, the rotating shaft 3 passes through the cup holder 4 and rotates with it. The rotating shaft 3 is not easily dislodged from the receiving space of the mounting base 1, thus improving the installation stability of the cup holder 4. In this way, the fixed shaft 2 does not need to rotate with the cup holder 4, reducing the risk of loosening. That is, there is no need to drill holes in the fixed shaft 2 and use screws for fixing, reducing manufacturing costs and facilitating full utilization of the installation space, thereby improving the reliability of the transmission.
[0032] like Figure 3 As shown, specifically, the mounting base 1 is the basic structure of the entire cup holder, and its interior has a storage space 11 for accommodating the supporting surface 43 of the cup holder 4 when the cup holder 4 is in the storage position. The shape and size of the mounting base 1 can be designed according to the actual use scenario to meet different installation requirements.
[0033] The fixed shaft 2 is fixed to the mounting base 1, and its main function is to provide a stable rotation center for the cup holder 4. The fixed shaft 2 can be fixed by welding, threaded connection, or other reliable methods to ensure it does not loosen during use. The length and diameter of the fixed shaft 2 should be designed according to the size and rotation requirements of the cup holder 4 to ensure smooth rotation of the cup holder 4. For example, square blocks are provided at both ends of the fixed shaft 2, and square holes are provided on both inner walls of the mounting base 1. By inserting the square blocks at both ends of the fixed shaft 2 into the square holes, the fixed shaft 2 is restricted from rotating with the cup holder 4.
[0034] The rotating shaft 3 is movably disposed within the storage space 11, with one end connected to the cup holder 4 and the other end able to move freely within the storage space 11. The design of the rotating shaft 3 should ensure that it smoothly follows the rotation of the cup holder 4 during its rotation, while simultaneously preventing it from easily detaching from the storage space 11 of the mounting base 1. The shape and size of the rotating shaft 3 can be designed according to the storage space 11 of the mounting base 1 to ensure a tight fit and free movement. Specifically, the rotating shaft 3 is parallel to the fixed shaft 2. When the rotating shaft 3 follows the rotation of the cup holder 4, it revolves around the center of the fixed shaft 2. For example, when the rotating shaft 3 rotates to the inner wall of the mounting base 1, it restricts the continued rotation of the cup holder 4, which is beneficial for the positioning of the cup holder 4.
[0035] The cup holder 4 is the main component for supporting the cup, and it has a support surface 43 for placing the cup. The cup holder 4 is rotatably connected to the mounting base 1 via a fixed shaft 2 and a rotating shaft 3. The cup holder 4 has a first shaft hole 41 and a second shaft hole 42 for the fixed shaft 2 and the rotating shaft 3 to pass through, respectively. The design of the cup holder 4 should ensure that it can smoothly switch between the folded position and the unfolded position, while also stably supporting the cup. For example, in the unfolded position, the support surface 43 is approximately horizontal, or the support surface 43 is tilted at a certain angle, as long as the cup can be placed stably, it is not limited here. In one embodiment, the cup holder 4 may have a placement groove for placing the cup to improve the stability of the cup. In addition, a clamping structure may be provided on the cup holder 4 to clamp the cup placed on the support surface 43, thereby further improving the stability of the cup.
[0036] When the cup holder 4 is in the folded position, its supporting surface 43 is located within the storage space 11 of the mounting base 1. At this time, the rotating shaft 3 is positioned accordingly within the storage space 11, and the cup holder 4 is connected to the mounting base 1 via the fixed shaft 2. The entire cup holder is in a compact state, saving space and facilitating installation and use. When the cup holder needs to be used, the cup holder 4 is rotated relative to the fixed shaft 2 manually or mechanically. During rotation, the rotating shaft 3 rotates along with the cup holder 4, rotating around the axis of the fixed shaft 2. Since the rotating shaft 3 is movably located within the storage space 11, it is not restricted by the mounting base 1 during rotation and can smoothly follow the cup holder 4. When the cup holder 4 is rotated to the unfolded position, the supporting surface 43 is exposed outside the storage space 11, at which point the cup can be placed on the supporting surface 43.
[0037] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the inner wall of the mounting base 1 is provided with an arc-shaped guide groove 12. The arc-shaped guide groove 12 is arranged in an arc with the axis of the fixed shaft 2 as the center. One end of the rotating shaft 3 is accommodated in the arc-shaped guide groove 12, and the rotating shaft 3 is adapted to move along the arc-shaped guide groove 12.
[0038] Understandably, the arc-shaped guide groove 12 is used to limit the range of motion of the rotating shaft 3 so that the cup holder 4 will not easily detach from the mounting base 1 when rotating, thus improving installation stability. For example, arc-shaped guide grooves 12 are provided on both the left and right side walls of the mounting base 1, and both ends of the rotating shaft 3 are inserted into the corresponding arc-shaped guide grooves 12. In this way, when the rotating shaft 3 moves to the two ends of the arc-shaped guide grooves 12, it corresponds to the cup holder 4 in the storage position and the unfolded position, respectively.
[0039] According to one embodiment of this utility model, the flip-top cup holder includes a limiting member 5, which is connected to the mounting base 1. The limiting member 5 is located at at least one end of the arc-shaped guide groove 12 and is used to limit and stop the rotating shaft 3. It is understood that the limiting member 5 can be installed on the inner or outer side of the mounting base 1, as long as it can extend into the arc-shaped guide groove 12 to stop and limit the rotating shaft 3. To reduce the weight of the mounting base 1 and lower costs, the mounting base 1 can be made of plastic. However, plastic is prone to deformation or wear due to repeated contact with the rotating shaft 3. Therefore, the smaller limiting member 5 can be made of metal, thus ensuring both the limiting of the rotating shaft 3 and a certain stopping strength, extending its service life.
[0040] According to one embodiment of this utility model, the flip-top cup holder includes a rotating sleeve 7, which is sleeved on a fixed shaft 2 and connected to a cup base 4. The cup base 4 rotates relative to the fixed shaft 2 via the rotating sleeve 7. It can be understood that the rotating sleeve 7 is similar to a bearing structure to enable the rotation of the cup base 4, which helps to reduce the contact area between the cup base 4 and the fixed shaft 2, reduce wear, and facilitate installation.
[0041] According to one embodiment of this utility model, the flip-top cup holder includes a reset member 6, which is connected to a rotating sleeve 7 and a cup base 4. The reset member 6 is used to give the cup base 4 a tendency to rotate to the unfolded position. The reset member 6 is a torsion spring, which, under the torsional force of the torsion spring, drives the cup base 4 to always rotate in the direction of the unfolded position. Exemplarily, in the unfolded position, the cup base 4 has a limiting structure, and the reset member 6 can hold the cup base 4 in the unfolded position, preventing the cup base 4 from easily rotating in the direction of the folded position, thereby improving the stability of the cup.
[0042] According to one embodiment of this utility model, the rotating sleeve 7 is located within the storage space 11. It is understood that the rotating sleeve 7 is housed within the storage space 11 to avoid exposure and improve structural compactness.
[0043] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the flip-top cup holder includes at least two rotating sleeves 7, which are spaced apart along the axial direction of the fixed shaft 2. This improves the rotational stability of the cup holder 4.
[0044] like Figure 4 As shown, according to one embodiment of the present invention, the flip-top cup holder includes a locking tongue 8, which is disposed on the mounting base 1. The cup holder 4 has a locking hole 44. In the retracted position, the locking tongue 8 is inserted into the locking hole 44 to lock the mounting base 1 and the cup holder 4 together. It can be understood that the locking tongue 8 is used to lock the cup holder 4 in the retracted position. When needed, the locking tongue 8 can be opened, allowing it to retract from the locking hole 44. The cup holder 4 can then rotate to the unfolded position under the action of the reset member 6, thus facilitating the placement of cups.
[0045] According to one embodiment of this utility model, a damper is provided between the cup holder 4 and the fixed shaft 2. The damper can limit the rotation speed of the cup holder 4, so that the cup holder 4 rotates slowly, avoiding bumps or damage, and improving the user experience.
[0046] According to a second aspect embodiment of the present invention, the automobile includes a vehicle body and the aforementioned flip-top cup holder, the flip-top cup holder being disposed on the vehicle body.
[0047] The automobile according to the present utility model embodiment includes the above-mentioned flip-top cup holder, and therefore has all the technical effects of the above-mentioned flip-top cup holder, which will not be repeated here.
[0048] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that various combinations, modifications, or equivalent substitutions of the technical solutions of the present invention do not depart from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the present invention and should be covered within the scope of the claims of the present invention.
Claims
1. A flip-top cup holder, characterized in that, include: Mounting base, wherein the mounting base is provided with storage space; A fixed shaft is fixed to the mounting base; A pivot, which is movably disposed within the storage space; A cup holder is rotatably connected to a mounting base. The cup holder has a first shaft hole and a second shaft hole. A fixed shaft passes through the first shaft hole, and a rotating shaft passes through the second shaft hole. The cup holder is adapted to rotate relative to the fixed shaft, so that the rotating shaft rotates about the axis of the fixed shaft as the center of rotation. The cup holder has a supporting surface for supporting a cup. The cup holder has a storage position and an unfolded position. In the storage position, the supporting surface is located within the storage space, and in the unfolded position, the supporting surface is exposed outside the storage space.
2. The flip-top cup holder according to claim 1, characterized in that, The inner wall of the mounting base is provided with an arc-shaped guide groove, which is arranged in an arc with the axis of the fixed shaft as the center. One end of the rotating shaft is accommodated in the arc-shaped guide groove, and the rotating shaft is adapted to move along the arc-shaped guide groove.
3. The flip-top cup holder according to claim 2, characterized in that, The flip-top cup holder includes a limiting member, which is connected to the mounting base. The limiting member is located at at least one end of the arc-shaped guide groove and is used to limit and stop the rotating shaft.
4. The flip-top cup holder according to claim 1, characterized in that, The flip-top cup holder includes a rotating sleeve, which is fitted onto the fixed shaft and connected to the cup base. The cup base rotates relative to the fixed shaft via the rotating sleeve.
5. The flip-top cup holder according to claim 4, characterized in that, The flip-top cup holder includes a reset component, which is connected to the rotating sleeve and the cup base respectively. The reset component is used to make the cup base tend to rotate to the unfolded position.
6. The flip-top cup holder according to claim 4, characterized in that, The rotating sleeve is located within the storage space.
7. The flip-top cup holder according to claim 4, characterized in that, The flip-top cup holder includes at least two rotating sleeves, which are spaced apart along the axial direction of the fixed shaft.
8. The flip-top cup holder according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that, The flip-top cup holder includes a locking tongue, which is located on the mounting base. The cup holder has a locking hole. In the storage position, the locking tongue is inserted into the locking hole to lock the mounting base and the cup holder together.
9. The flip-top cup holder according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that, A damper is provided between the cup holder and the fixed shaft.
10. A car, characterized in that, It includes a vehicle body and a flip-top cup holder as described in any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the flip-top cup holder is disposed on the vehicle body.