Electric hidden cup holder

Abstract

The utility model belongs to the automobile technical field, specifically is a kind of electric hidden cup holder. Including shell mechanism, moving mechanism, locking mechanism, cup body subassembly and drive mechanism, moving mechanism, locking mechanism, cup body subassembly and drive mechanism are all arranged in shell mechanism, drive mechanism is controlled by control button, the utility model starts motor by control button in car, motor rotation drives left gear and right gear with second rack, to drive both sides pull rod to withdraw, subsequently, body and cup support subassembly are under the action of coil spring along horizontal direction movement, realize the opening of cup holder. Meanwhile, gear damping on damper and first rack on upper shell mutually cooperate, ensure that cup holder opens at uniform speed. When closing cup holder, manually push cover plate, make coil spring stretch, both sides pull rod is homewards along with lock.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of automotive technology, specifically an electric concealed cup holder. Background Technology

[0002] In existing technologies, the combination of electric drive and concealed design provides more flexible space for automotive interiors.

[0003] However, current technology only considers the concealment of storage compartments and cup holders, without taking into account the concealed design of cup holders. Especially in the confined space of a car, there is still room for improvement in how to cleverly hide cup holders when not in use to maximize the utilization of interior space. Summary of the Invention

[0004] To address the aforementioned technical problems, this utility model provides an electric concealed cup holder, which solves the problem that the existing technology has not fully considered the concealed design of cup holders. It can maximize the utilization of the vehicle interior space, while improving the convenience of use and the aesthetics of the vehicle interior space. Furthermore, the electric opening further highlights its intelligence.

[0005] The technical solution of this utility model is described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings:

[0006] This utility model provides an electric concealed cup holder, including a housing mechanism, a motion mechanism, a locking mechanism, a cup body assembly, and a drive mechanism; the motion mechanism, locking mechanism, cup body assembly, and drive mechanism are all disposed in the housing mechanism; the drive mechanism 5 is controlled by a control button;

[0007] The housing mechanism includes an upper housing 11 and a lower housing 12; the upper housing 11 and the lower housing 12 are snapped together and fixed; the lower housing 12 is fixed to the rear of the car armrest or the lower panel of the dashboard air vent; the drive mechanism 5 and the locking mechanism are fixed to the lower housing 12 by screws; a first rack 111 is provided on the upper housing 11; a sliding groove 121 is provided on the lower housing 12;

[0008] The motion mechanism includes a body 21 and a coil spring 22; the body 21 is provided with a gear damping 211 and a sliding structure 212; the gear damping 211 meshes with a first rack 111 on the upper housing 11; the side of the body 21 is provided with a sliding mechanism that slides in the slide groove 121 of the lower housing 12; one end of the coil spring 22 is sleeved on the pin of the body 21, and the other end is fixed to the upper housing 11;

[0009] The cup assembly includes a first connecting rod 41, a second connecting rod 42, a third connecting rod 43, a fourth connecting rod 44, a first support plate 45, a second support plate 46, a third support plate 47, and a connecting rod 48. One end of the first connecting rod 41 and the second connecting rod 42 is engaged with a slot in the body 21, and the other end is hinged to one end of the first support plate 45. The first support plate 45 is connected to the second support plate 46 via a shaft. One end of the third connecting rod 43 and the fourth connecting rod 44 is engaged with a slot in the body 21, and the other end is hinged to the second support plate 46. The third support plate 47 is connected to the connecting rod 48 via a shaft.

[0010] The locking mechanism includes a right gear 31, a left pull rod 32, a right pull rod 33, a left gear 34, a torsion spring 35, an upper cover plate 36, a lower cover plate 37, and a rack. The lower cover plate 37 has a left pull rod 32 and a right pull rod 33 at its two ends. The lower cover plate 37 also has a right gear 31 and a left gear 34. The upper cover plate 36 and the lower cover plate 37 are snap-fitted together. The upper cover plate 36 has a left gear 34, a right gear 31, and a second rack. The two ends of the second rack mesh with the left gear 34 and the right gear 31. One end of the torsion spring 35 contacts the upper cover plate 36, and the other end contacts the second rack.

[0011] Furthermore, the main body 21 has a hole for placing a water cup.

[0012] Furthermore, the drive mechanism 5 includes a motor; the motor drives the second rack to rotate.

[0013] Furthermore, the motor is a DC motor.

[0014] Furthermore, the cup assembly also includes a first torsion spring 49 and a second torsion spring 50; the torsion spring 49 is suspended on the rotation axis of the first support plate 45, and the second torsion spring 50 is suspended on the axis of the connecting rod 48.

[0015] Furthermore, when the coil spring 22 is in the stretched state, the cup holder is closed; when it is in the retracted state, the cup holder is open.

[0016] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0017] 1) This utility model adopts a hidden design, which can be retracted when not in use, freeing up space inside the vehicle;

[0018] 2) This utility model is electrically opened and manually pushed back when closed, avoiding the situation where the cup holder cannot be retracted when the car unexpectedly loses power;

[0019] 3) This utility model uses a small, low-noise, high-torque DC motor as the drive source, and converts the rotational motion of the motor into the linear motion of the cup holder through gear and rack transmission. Attached Figure Description

[0020] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments of this utility model 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 content of the embodiments of this utility model and these drawings without creative effort.

[0021] Figure 1 This is a diagram showing the cup holder in the closed position.

[0022] Figure 2 This is a diagram showing the cup holder in its open position.

[0023] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the shell mechanism;

[0024] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the main body;

[0025] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the drive mechanism;

[0026] Figures 6a-6b This is a schematic diagram of the locking mechanism.

[0027] Figures 7a-7e This is a schematic diagram of the motion mechanism;

[0028] Figures 8a-8b This is a schematic diagram of the cup body assembly.

[0029] In the picture:

[0030] 11. Upper shell; 12. Lower shell;

[0031] 111. First rack; 121. Slide groove;

[0032] 21. Body; 22. Coil spring;

[0033] 211. Gear damping; 212. Sliding structure;

[0034] 31. Right gear; 32. Left pull rod; 33. Right pull rod; 34. Left gear; 35. Torsion spring; 36. Upper cover plate; 37. Lower cover plate;

[0035] 41. First link; 42. Second link; 43. Third link; 44. Fourth link; 45. First support plate; 46. Second support plate; 47. Third support plate; 48. Connecting rod; 49. First torsion spring; 50. Second torsion spring;

[0036] 5. Drive mechanism. Detailed Implementation

[0037] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the present invention and not intended to limit it. Furthermore, it should be noted that, for ease of description, the accompanying drawings show only the parts relevant to the present invention, not the entire structure.

[0038] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature includes the first feature directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0039] In the description of this embodiment, the terms "upper," "lower," "left," and "right," etc., refer to the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for ease of description and simplification of operation, 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 this utility model. In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are only used for distinction in description and have no special meaning.

[0040] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such process, method, article, or apparatus.

[0041] See Figure 1 and Figure 2 This utility model provides an electric concealed cup holder, including a housing mechanism, a motion mechanism, a locking mechanism, a cup body assembly, and a drive mechanism; the motion mechanism, locking mechanism, cup body assembly, and drive mechanism are all disposed in the housing mechanism; the drive mechanism 5 is controlled by a control button;

[0042] See Figure 3 and Figure 4The housing mechanism includes an upper housing 11 and a lower housing 12; the upper housing 11 and the lower housing 12 are snapped together and fixed; the lower housing 12 is fixed to the rear of the car armrest or the lower panel of the dashboard air vent; the drive mechanism 5 and the locking mechanism are fixed to the lower housing 12 by screws; a first rack 111 is provided on the upper housing 11; a sliding groove 121 is provided on the lower housing 12;

[0043] Figures 7a-7e The motion mechanism includes a body 21 and a coil spring 22; the body 21 is provided with a gear damping 211 and a sliding structure 212; the gear damping 211 meshes with a first rack 111 on the upper housing 11; the side of the body 21 is provided with a sliding mechanism that slides in the groove 121 of the lower housing 12; one end of the coil spring 22 is sleeved on the pin of the body 21, and the other end is fixed to the upper housing 11;

[0044] The cup holder is ejected and moves at a constant speed by sliding within the groove 121 of the lower housing through the coil spring 22, gear damping 211, first rack 111 structure, and sliding structure 212 on the main body 21.

[0045] See Figures 8a-8b The cup assembly includes a first connecting rod 41, a second connecting rod 42, a third connecting rod 43, a fourth connecting rod 44, a first support plate 45, a second support plate 46, a third support plate 47, and a connecting rod 48. One end of the first connecting rod 41 and the second connecting rod 42 is engaged with a slot in the body 21, and the other end is hinged to one end of the first support plate 45. The first support plate 45 is connected to the second support plate 46 via a shaft. One end of the third connecting rod 43 and the fourth connecting rod 44 is engaged with a slot in the body 21, and the other end is hinged to the second support plate 46. The third support plate 47 is connected to the connecting rod 48 via a shaft.

[0046] See Figures 6a-6b The locking mechanism includes a right gear 31, a left pull rod 32, a right pull rod 33, a left gear 34, a torsion spring 35, an upper cover plate 36, a lower cover plate 37, and a rack. The lower cover plate 37 has a left pull rod 32 and a right pull rod 33 at its two ends. The lower cover plate 37 also has a right gear 31 and a left gear 34. The upper cover plate 36 and the lower cover plate 37 are snap-fitted together. The upper cover plate 36 has a left gear 34, a right gear 31, and a second rack. The two ends of the second rack mesh with the left gear 34 and the right gear 31. One end of the torsion spring 35 contacts the upper cover plate 36, and the other end contacts the second rack.

[0047] When locked, the two pull rods are inserted into the holes on both sides of the main body to lock it. When unlocked, the motor drives the gear rack to retract the pull rods and remove them from the main body holes to unlock and open the device.

[0048] See Figure 5The drive mechanism 5 includes a motor; a small, low-noise, high-torque DC motor is selected as the drive source, and the rotation of the motor drives the left gear 34 and the right gear 31 to transmit the second rack and pinion, thereby converting the rotational motion of the motor into the linear motion of the cup holder.

[0049] See Figure 1 and Figure 2 The working principle of this utility model is as follows: The motor is started via a control button inside the vehicle. The motor rotates, driving the left gear 34 and right gear 31, along with the second rack, thereby retracting the pull rods on both sides. Subsequently, the main body 21 and the cup holder assembly move horizontally under the action of the coil spring 22, opening the cup holder. Simultaneously, the gear damping 211 on the damper cooperates with the first rack 111 on the upper housing 11 to ensure the cup holder opens at a uniform speed. When closing the cup holder, the cover is manually pushed, stretching the coil spring 22, causing the pull rods on both sides to return to their original positions and lock.

[0050] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. An electric concealed cup holder, characterized in that, It includes a housing mechanism, a motion mechanism, a locking mechanism, a cup assembly, and a drive mechanism; the motion mechanism, the locking mechanism, the cup assembly, and the drive mechanism are all disposed in the housing mechanism; the drive mechanism (5) is controlled by a control button; The housing mechanism includes an upper housing (11) and a lower housing (12); the upper housing (11) and the lower housing (12) are snapped together; the lower housing (12) is fixed to the rear of the car armrest or the lower panel of the dashboard air vent; the drive mechanism (5) and the locking mechanism are fixed to the lower housing (12) by screws; a first rack (111) is provided on the upper housing (11); a sliding groove (121) is provided on the lower housing (12); The motion mechanism includes a body (21) and a coil spring (22); the body (21) is provided with a gear damping (211) and a sliding structure (212); the gear damping (211) meshes with a first rack (111) on the upper housing (11); the side of the body (21) is provided with a sliding mechanism that slides in the groove (121) of the lower housing (12); one end of the coil spring (22) is sleeved on the pin of the body (21), and the other end is fixed to the upper housing (11); The cup assembly includes a first connecting rod (41), a second connecting rod (42), a third connecting rod (43), a fourth connecting rod (44), a first support plate (45), a second support plate (46), a third support plate (47), and a connecting rod (48); one end of the first connecting rod (41) and the second connecting rod (42) is engaged with a slot in the body (21), and the other end is hinged to one end of the first support plate (45); the first support plate (45) is connected to the second support plate (46) via a shaft; one end of the third connecting rod (43) and the fourth connecting rod (44) is engaged with a slot in the body (21), and the other end is hinged to the second support plate (46); the third support plate (47) is connected to the connecting rod (48) via a shaft; The locking mechanism includes a right gear (31), a left pull rod (32), a right pull rod (33), a left gear (34), a torsion spring (35), an upper cover plate (36), a lower cover plate (37), and a rack; the lower cover plate (37) is provided with a left pull rod (32) and a right pull rod (33) at both ends respectively; the lower cover plate (37) is provided with a right gear (31) and a left gear (34); the upper cover plate (36) and the lower cover plate (37) are snapped together; the upper cover plate (36) is provided with a left gear (34), a right gear (31), and a second rack; the two ends of the second rack mesh with the left gear (34) and the right gear (31); one end of the torsion spring (35) contacts the upper cover plate (36), and the other end contacts the second rack.

2. The electrically retractable cup holder according to claim 1, characterized in that, The main body (21) has a hole for placing a water cup.

3. The electrically retractable cup holder according to claim 1, characterized in that, The drive mechanism (5) includes a motor; the motor drives the second rack to rotate.

4. The electrically retractable cup holder according to claim 3, characterized in that, The motor is a DC motor.

5. The electrically retractable cup holder according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cup assembly also includes a first torsion spring (49) and a second torsion spring (50); the first torsion spring (49) is hung on the rotation axis of the first tray (45), and the second torsion spring (50) is hung on the axis of the connecting rod (48).

6. The electrically retractable cup holder according to claim 1, characterized in that, When the coil spring (22) is in the stretched state, the cup holder is closed; when it is in the retracted state, the cup holder is open.

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