Cup holder assembly for a dashboard, dashboard and vehicle

Abstract

The utility model discloses a cup holder assembly of vice instrument board, vice instrument board and vehicle relates to vehicle accessory technical field, wherein, the cup holder assembly includes panel and cup holder body, and the panel is provided with the mounting hole from its top to its bottom, and the top and bottom of panel form exposed side and installation side respectively, and the installation side is used for with vice instrument board detachable connection, and vice instrument board has the avoidance slot in the position of mounting hole, cup holder body includes hard shell and soft lining, and the hard shell surrounds and has the accommodating cavity with the opening, and the cavity wall of accommodating cavity is inwards and protrudes and forms a plurality of cup holder claws, and the soft lining is attached on the cavity wall and covers each cup holder claw, and the hard shell is provided with the connecting plate that extends outward outside, and the connecting plate is close to the opening and is arranged, and the connecting plate is detachable connection with installation side and is close to the mounting hole position, and the hard shell is in and the opening is opposite to the setting of mounting hole in the avoidance slot. The cup holder assembly can effectively restrain the generation of abnormal sound, and then improves the use experience of user.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of vehicle parts technology, and in particular to a cup holder assembly for a sub-instrument panel, a sub-instrument panel, and a vehicle. Background Technology

[0002] The passenger side dashboard of a car is installed between the driver and passenger seats. Typically, it has a cup holder assembly for placing cups. The cup holder assembly is mainly located in the middle area of ​​the passenger side dashboard. The cup holder assembly consists of a cup holder body and a storage box. Traditional cup holders use a rigid cup holder claw, which has a gap between the cup holder claw and the cup holder body. When liquid from a cup placed in the cup holder is spilled, it may flow into the passenger side dashboard through the gap, which can easily damage the wiring and lights inside the passenger side dashboard. This results in poor safety and reliability. In addition, when the vehicle is in motion, the cup may collide with the rigid cup holder claw, which can produce abnormal noise, leading to a poor user experience. Utility Model Content

[0003] The main purpose of this utility model is to propose a cup holder assembly for a secondary instrument panel, a secondary instrument panel, and a vehicle, aiming to solve the technical problems of poor safety and reliability of the cup holder assembly and poor user experience.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model proposes a cup holder assembly for a sub-dashboard, the cup holder assembly comprising:

[0005] The panel has a mounting hole extending from its top to its bottom. The top and bottom of the panel form an exposed side and a mounting side, respectively. The mounting side is used for detachable connection with the sub-instrument panel. The sub-instrument panel has a clearance groove corresponding to the position of the mounting hole.

[0006] The cup holder body includes a hard outer shell and a soft inner liner. The hard outer shell forms an open receiving cavity. The cavity wall protrudes inward to form multiple cup holder claws, which are spaced apart circumferentially along the cavity wall. The soft inner liner is attached to the cavity wall and covers each cup holder claw. An outwardly extending connecting plate is provided outside the hard outer shell. The connecting plate is located near the opening and is detachably connected to the mounting side near the mounting hole. The hard outer shell extends into the clearance groove, and the opening is directly opposite the mounting hole.

[0007] In one embodiment, the receiving cavity includes a bottom cavity wall and side cavity walls surrounding the bottom cavity wall, the bottom cavity wall and the side cavity walls forming the receiving cavity, the opening being vertically opposite to the bottom cavity wall, and the side cavity walls being inclined outward from bottom to top, so that the volume of the receiving cavity gradually expands from bottom to top;

[0008] The side cavity wall protrudes inward to form multiple cup holder claws, and the inner surface of each cup holder claw is inclined inward from bottom to top.

[0009] In one embodiment, the side cavity wall includes two opposing first side cavity walls and two opposing second side cavity walls. Each first side cavity wall protrudes inward to form a protrusion, and each second side cavity wall and each protrusion protrudes towards the position of the second side cavity wall to form the cup holder claw.

[0010] In one embodiment, the bottom cavity wall protrudes upward to form multiple anti-slip ridges.

[0011] In one embodiment, the soft liner completely covers the bottom cavity wall and the side cavity wall, and the position of the soft liner corresponding to the bottom cavity wall is completely fitted with the bottom cavity wall, and the position of the soft liner corresponding to the side cavity wall is completely fitted with the side cavity wall.

[0012] In one embodiment, the outer shell of the hard shell is recessed inward to form a groove corresponding to the position of each cup holder claw, and a reinforcing rib is provided in each groove.

[0013] In one embodiment, the top end of the soft liner protrudes upward relative to the connecting plate to form an annular flange, the annular flange being able to extend into the mounting hole and abut against the wall of the mounting hole.

[0014] In one embodiment, the connecting plate is disposed around the outer side of the hard shell, and the connecting plate has a first screw hole for a bolt to pass through. The mounting side has a second screw hole corresponding to the position of the first screw hole. The connecting plate is fastened to the mounting side by bolts threaded into the second screw hole.

[0015] The connecting plate has a locking hole at a position away from the first screw hole, and the mounting side has a buckle that extends into the locking hole and engages with the locking hole at the corresponding position.

[0016] This utility model also proposes a secondary instrument panel, wherein the secondary instrument panel is equipped with the aforementioned cup holder assembly of the secondary instrument panel, and the mounting side is detachably connected to the secondary instrument panel, and the secondary instrument panel has a clearance groove corresponding to the position of the mounting hole.

[0017] This utility model also proposes a vehicle in which a sub-instrument panel as described above is used.

[0018] This utility model discloses a cup holder assembly for a sub-dashboard. The bottom and top of the mounting plate are the mounting side and the exposed side, respectively. The mounting side is detachably connected to the sub-dashboard, while the exposed side is visible to the user. The cup holder body is detachably connected to the mounting side via a connecting plate located on the outside of the hard outer shell. The opening of the connecting plate aligns directly with the mounting hole, ensuring that only the receiving cavity of the entire cup holder body is exposed through the mounting hole, resulting in a neat and orderly appearance. In use, items such as water cups can be placed into the receiving cavity by passing them through the mounting hole. Furthermore, the cup holder body includes a hard outer shell and a soft inner liner. The cavity wall protrudes to form multiple cup holder claws. Because the receiving cavity is formed by the hard outer shell, the cup holder claws have a certain degree of rigidity, providing a more secure grip on the water cup and ensuring its stability. There are no gaps around the cup holder claws, preventing liquid from spilling into the sub-dashboard and thus avoiding damage to the internal wiring, resulting in improved safety and reliability. In addition, the soft liner is attached to the cavity wall and covers each cup holder claw. When objects such as cups collide with the cup holder claws during vehicle operation, the soft liner cushions and absorbs the shock, preventing direct collision between the cup and the hard cup holder claws, thus effectively suppressing the generation of abnormal noise and improving the user experience. Attached Figure Description

[0019] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art 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 the structures shown in these drawings without creative effort.

[0020] Figure 1 A top view of a cup holder assembly provided in an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0021] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the cross-section at point AA;

[0022] Figure 3 for Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the cross-section at point BB;

[0023] Figure 4 This is a rear view schematic diagram of a cup holder assembly provided in an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0024] Figure 5 This is an exploded view of a cup holder assembly provided in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0025] Explanation of icon numbers:

[0026] 100. Cup holder assembly; 1. Panel; 11. Mounting hole; 12. Mounting side; 13. Exposed side; 14. Connecting hole; 2. Cup holder body; 21. Hard outer shell; 211. Receiving cavity; 2111. Bottom cavity wall; 2112. First side cavity wall; 2113. Second side cavity wall; 2114. Protrusion; 2115. Anti-slip texture; 212. Cup holder claw; 213. Groove; 214. Reinforcing rib; 22. Soft inner lining; 221. Annular flange; 23. Connecting plate; 231. First screw hole; 232. Locking hole; 3. Storage box; 31. Mounting plate; 32. Storage cavity.

[0027] The realization of the purpose, functional features and advantages of this utility model will be further explained in conjunction with the embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. Detailed Implementation

[0028] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present utility model.

[0029] It should be noted that if the embodiments of this utility model involve directional indicators (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.), the directional indicators are only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement of the components in a specific posture. If the specific posture changes, the directional indicators will also change accordingly.

[0030] Furthermore, if the embodiments of this utility model involve descriptions such as "first" or "second," these descriptions are for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of those features. Additionally, the use of "and / or" or "and / or" throughout the text includes three parallel solutions. For example, "A and / or B" includes solution A, solution B, or a solution where both A and B are satisfied simultaneously. Furthermore, the technical solutions of the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but this must be based on the ability of those skilled in the art to implement them. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or impossible to implement, it should be considered that such a combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection claimed by this utility model.

[0031] This utility model proposes a cup holder assembly 100 for a sub-dashboard.

[0032] Please see Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 In one embodiment of this utility model, the cup holder assembly 100 includes a panel 1 and a cup holder body 2.

[0033] The panel 1 has a mounting hole 11 extending from its top to its bottom. The top and bottom of the panel 1 form an exposed side 13 and a mounting side 12, respectively. The mounting side 12 is used for detachable connection with the sub-instrument panel. The sub-instrument panel has a clearance groove at the position corresponding to the mounting hole 11. The cup holder body 2 includes a hard shell 21 and a soft inner liner 22. The hard shell 21 forms an open receiving cavity 211. The cavity wall of the receiving cavity 211 protrudes inward to form multiple cup holder claws 212, and the multiple cup holder claws 212 are distributed circumferentially along the cavity wall. The soft inner liner 22 is attached to the cavity wall and covers each cup holder claw 212. A connecting plate 23 extending outward is provided outside the hard shell 21. The connecting plate 23 is located near the opening. The connecting plate 23 is detachably connected to the mounting side 12 near the mounting hole 11. The hard shell 21 extends into the clearance groove and the opening is directly opposite the mounting hole 11.

[0034] The sub-dashboard cup holder assembly 100 of this utility model has a mounting plate 31 with a mounting side 12 at the bottom and an exposed side 13 at the top. The mounting side 12 is detachably connected to the sub-dashboard, while the exposed side 13 is exposed and visible to the user. The cup holder body 2 is detachably connected to the mounting side 12 via a connecting plate 23 located on the outside of the hard shell 21, and the opening is aligned with the mounting hole 11, so that only the receiving cavity 211 of the entire cup holder body 2 is exposed through the mounting hole 11, resulting in a neat and orderly appearance. In use, items such as water cups can be placed into the receiving cavity 211 through the mounting hole 11. Furthermore, the cup holder body 2 includes a hard shell 21 and a soft inner liner 22, and the cavity wall of the receiving cavity 211 protrudes to form multiple Each cup holder claw 212 has a cavity 211 formed by a hard outer shell 21, giving it a certain degree of rigidity. This allows for a more secure grip on the cup, ensuring its stability. Furthermore, the absence of gaps around the cup holder claw 212 prevents liquid from spilling into the instrument panel, thus avoiding damage to internal wiring and enhancing safety and reliability. Additionally, a soft liner 22 adheres to the cavity wall and covers each cup holder claw 212. During vehicle operation, when objects such as cups collide with the cup holder claws 212, the soft liner 22 cushions and absorbs shocks, preventing direct impact between the cup and the hard claws, effectively suppressing noise and improving the user experience.

[0035] Please see Figure 2 and Figure 4In one embodiment, the receiving cavity 211 includes a bottom cavity wall 2111 and side cavity walls surrounding the bottom cavity wall 2111. The bottom cavity wall 2111 and the side cavity walls form the receiving cavity 211. The opening is arranged vertically opposite to the bottom cavity wall 2111. The side cavity walls are inclined outward from bottom to top so that the volume of the receiving cavity 211 gradually expands from bottom to top. The side cavity walls protrude inward to form a plurality of cup holder claws 212, and the inner surface of each cup holder claw 212 is inclined inward from bottom to top.

[0036] By tilting the side cavity wall outward from bottom to top, the width of the receiving cavity 211 gradually increases from the bottom to the top, giving the receiving cavity 211 a larger opening, making it easier for users to put items such as water cups into the receiving cavity 211; and by tilting the inner side of the cup holder claw 212 inward, it is equivalent to straightening the inner side of the cup holder claw 212, that is, setting it vertically, so as to better contact the outer side of the water cup and thus hold the water cup more securely.

[0037] Furthermore, each cup holder claw 212 has a guide slope at its top, which slopes downwards from one end to the other of the connecting side cavity wall. By providing the guide slope, even when the bottom of the cup abuts against the top of the cup holder claw 212 when the cup is inserted into the receiving cavity 211, the guide slope can guide the cup, allowing it to slide smoothly into the receiving cavity 211, making cup placement smoother.

[0038] In one embodiment, the side cavity wall includes two opposing first side cavity walls 2112 and two opposing second side cavity walls 2113. Each first side cavity wall 2112 protrudes inward to form a protrusion 2114, and each second side cavity wall 2113 and each protrusion 2114 protrudes towards each second side cavity wall 2113 to form a cup holder claw 212.

[0039] By forming a protrusion 2114 on the first side cavity wall 2112, the protrusion 2114 divides the receiving cavity 211 into two areas for placing water cups, thus simultaneously meeting the usage needs of both the driver and passenger, resulting in a better user experience. Furthermore, each protrusion 2114 has a cup holder claw 212 positioned facing the two second side cavity walls 2113, allowing for the separate holding of water cups in both areas.

[0040] In one embodiment, the bottom cavity wall 2111 protrudes upward to form multiple anti-slip ridges 2115. With the anti-slip ridges 2115 on the bottom cavity wall 2111, the cup body of the water cup placed in the receiving cavity 211 contacts the anti-slip ridges 2115, making it less likely for the water cup to slide within the receiving cavity 211. This effectively reduces the collision intensity between the water cup and the cup holder claws 212, further suppressing the generation of abnormal noise. In addition, the anti-slip ridges 2115 also have a decorative function, improving aesthetics.

[0041] In one embodiment, the soft liner 22 completely covers the bottom cavity wall 2111 and the side cavity wall, and the position of the soft liner 22 corresponding to the bottom cavity wall 2111 is completely fitted with the bottom cavity wall 2111, and the position of the soft liner 22 corresponding to the side cavity wall is completely fitted with the side cavity wall.

[0042] The soft inner liner 22 completely covers and fits the bottom cavity wall 2111 and the side cavity wall, so even if the object placed in the receiving cavity 211 is a small object, it will not directly collide with the hard outer shell 21, thus avoiding any object from colliding and making abnormal noises in the receiving cavity 211, and providing a better user experience.

[0043] In one specific embodiment, the hard outer shell 21 and the soft inner liner 22 are integrally formed using a two-color injection molding process.

[0044] Please see Figure 4 In one embodiment, the outer shell 21 is recessed inward at the positions corresponding to the cup holder claws 212 to form grooves 213, and each groove 213 is provided with a reinforcing rib 214. By forming inwardly recessed grooves 213 at the positions corresponding to the cup holder claws 212 on the outer shell 21, the weight of the entire cup holder body 2 is reduced, which is beneficial for weight reduction; and by providing reinforcing ribs 214 in the grooves 213, the structural strength of the cup holder claws 212 is also ensured.

[0045] Furthermore, the reinforcing rib 214 and the hard outer shell 21 are integrally formed.

[0046] Please continue reading. Figure 2 In one embodiment, the top end of the soft liner 22 protrudes upward relative to the connecting plate 23 to form an annular flange 221. The annular flange 221 can extend into the mounting hole 11 and abut against the wall of the mounting hole 11. By forming an annular flange 221 at the top end of the soft liner 22, and by having the annular flange 221 extend into the mounting hole 11 and abut against the wall of the mounting hole 11, the sealing of the sub-instrument panel at the mounting hole 11 is further improved, preventing liquid from leaking into the interior of the sub-instrument panel and improving reliability.

[0047] In one embodiment, a connecting plate 23 is disposed around the outer side of the hard shell 21. The connecting plate 23 has a first screw hole 231 for bolts to pass through. The mounting side 12 has a second screw hole at the position corresponding to the first screw hole 231. The connecting plate 23 is fastened to the mounting side 12 by bolts threaded into the second screw hole. The connecting plate 23 has a locking hole 232 at a position avoiding the first screw hole 231. The mounting side 12 has a buckle at the position corresponding to the locking hole 232 that extends into the locking hole 232 and engages with the locking hole 232.

[0048] By providing a locking hole 232 on the connecting plate 23 and a locking groove at the corresponding position on the mounting side 12, the cup holder body 2 can be initially positioned and fixed by the cooperation of the locking hole 232 and the buckle before being tightened by bolts. This allows the mounting plate 31 to be further tightened to the mounting side 12 by bolts, improving assembly efficiency and structural stability.

[0049] Please see Figure 1 , Figure 3 and Figure 5 In one embodiment, a connecting hole 14 is provided on the panel 1 near the mounting hole 11, extending from its top to its bottom. A storage box 3 is connected to the mounting side 12 at the position corresponding to the connecting hole 14. The storage box 3 forms a storage cavity 32 with an opening. A mounting plate 31 is provided on the outside of the storage box 3 near the opening. The mounting plate 31 is detachably connected to the mounting side 12, and the opening is corresponding to the connecting hole 14.

[0050] Furthermore, a flexible pad is also provided on the wall of the storage cavity 32. The flexible pad reduces noise caused by objects in the storage cavity 32 colliding with the storage box 3, thus improving the user experience.

[0051] It should be noted that the flexible pad and the soft liner 22 can be made of the same material, such as TPE, silicone, etc.

[0052] This utility model also proposes a secondary instrument panel, on which the aforementioned cup holder assembly 100 of the secondary instrument panel is mounted, and the mounting side 12 is detachably connected to the secondary instrument panel. The secondary instrument panel has a clearance groove at the position corresponding to the mounting hole 11. The specific structure of the cup holder assembly 100 of this secondary instrument panel is as described in the above embodiments. Since this secondary instrument panel adopts all the technical solutions of all the above embodiments, it has at least all the beneficial effects brought about by the technical solutions of the above embodiments, which will not be elaborated here.

[0053] This utility model also proposes a vehicle that uses a sub-instrument panel as described above. The specific structure of the sub-instrument panel is as described in the above embodiments. Since this vehicle adopts all the technical solutions of all the above embodiments, it has at least all the beneficial effects brought about by the technical solutions of the above embodiments, which will not be repeated here.

[0054] The above description is merely an exemplary embodiment of the present utility model and does not limit the patent scope of the present utility model. Any equivalent structural transformations made based on the technical concept of the present utility model and the contents of the present utility model specification and drawings, or direct / indirect applications in other related technical fields, are included within the patent protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A cup holder assembly for a dashboard, characterized by, The cup holder assembly includes: The panel has a mounting hole extending from its top to its bottom. The top and bottom of the panel form an exposed side and a mounting side, respectively. The mounting side is used for detachable connection with the sub-instrument panel. The sub-instrument panel has a clearance groove corresponding to the position of the mounting hole. The cup holder body includes a hard outer shell and a soft inner liner. The hard outer shell forms an open receiving cavity. The cavity wall protrudes inward to form multiple cup holder claws, which are spaced apart circumferentially along the cavity wall. The soft inner liner is attached to the cavity wall and covers each cup holder claw. An outwardly extending connecting plate is provided outside the hard outer shell. The connecting plate is located near the opening and is detachably connected to the mounting side near the mounting hole. The hard outer shell extends into the clearance groove, and the opening is directly opposite the mounting hole.

2. The cup holder assembly of the sub-dashboard as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The receiving cavity includes a bottom cavity wall and side cavity walls surrounding the bottom cavity wall. The bottom cavity wall and the side cavity walls form the receiving cavity. The opening is vertically opposite to the bottom cavity wall. The side cavity walls are inclined outward from bottom to top so that the volume of the receiving cavity gradually expands from bottom to top. The side cavity wall protrudes inward to form multiple cup holder claws, and the inner surface of each cup holder claw is inclined inward from bottom to top.

3. The cup holder assembly of the sub-dashboard as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The side cavity wall includes two opposing first side cavity walls and two opposing second side cavity walls. Each first side cavity wall protrudes inward to form a protrusion. Each second side cavity wall and each of the protrusions protrudes towards the position of the second side cavity wall to form the cup holder claw.

4. The cup holder assembly of the sub-dashboard as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The bottom cavity wall protrudes upward to form multiple anti-slip ridges.

5. The cup holder assembly of the sub-dashboard as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The soft liner completely covers the bottom cavity wall and the side cavity wall, and the position of the soft liner corresponding to the bottom cavity wall is completely fitted with the bottom cavity wall, and the position of the soft liner corresponding to the side cavity wall is completely fitted with the side cavity wall.

6. The cup holder assembly of the sub-dashboard as described in any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that, The outer shell of the hard shell is recessed inward to form grooves corresponding to the positions of the cup holder claws, and each groove is provided with reinforcing ribs.

7. The cup holder assembly of the sub-dashboard as described in any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that, The top of the soft liner protrudes upward relative to the connecting plate to form an annular flange, which can extend into the mounting hole and abut against the wall of the mounting hole.

8. The cup holder assembly of the sub-dashboard as described in any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that, The connecting plate is arranged around the outer side of the hard shell. The connecting plate has a first screw hole for the bolt to pass through. The mounting side has a second screw hole corresponding to the position of the first screw hole. The connecting plate is fastened to the mounting side by bolts threaded into the second screw hole. The connecting plate has a locking hole at a position away from the first screw hole, and the mounting side has a buckle that extends into the locking hole and engages with the locking hole at the corresponding position.

9. A sub-instrument panel, characterized in that, The sub-dashboard is equipped with a cup holder assembly of the sub-dashboard as described in any one of claims 1 to 8, and the mounting side is detachably connected to the sub-dashboard, and the sub-dashboard has a clearance groove at the position corresponding to the mounting hole.

10. A vehicle, characterized in that, The vehicle shall have a secondary instrument panel as described in claim 9.

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