A vehicle-mounted cup holder device integrating warming and shaking functions and a vehicle

Abstract

The utility model relates to a kind of vehicle-mounted cup holder device of warm and shake even integration, belong to the technical field of automotive interior, vehicle-mounted cup holder device of warm and shake even integration includes: main body shell and cup holder mechanism;Cup holder mechanism includes cup holder body, shake even assembly and heating assembly, shake even assembly drives cup holder body rotation, heating assembly heats container;Heating assembly has heating fixing part;Heating fixing part is the elastic member of C type, for the way of partial embrace is fixed container.It also relates to a kind of vehicle, including vehicle body and vehicle-mounted cup holder device of warm and shake even integration, vehicle-mounted cup holder device of warm and shake even integration is installed in vehicle body inside.The utility model integrates cup holder body, shake even assembly and heating assembly in the same assembly cabin, not only can stably, uniformly heat and keep warm to the container placed, but also can drive entire cup holder body rotation by shake even assembly, to realize the automatic mixing operation to container content (such as milk powder solution).

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of automotive interior technology, and in particular relates to a car cup holder device and vehicle that integrates heating and shaking. Background Technology

[0002] As an important modern means of transportation, automobiles, while fulfilling driving and passenger functions, are increasingly emphasizing human-machine interaction and comfort features in their internal structure. Typical automotive interiors include the dashboard, seats, central control system, storage space, and various convenience devices. Among these, cup holders, as a common in-car accessory, are widely installed in the center armrest, door panels, or rear seat area to hold containers such as water cups and beverage bottles, enhancing the convenience for drivers and passengers.

[0003] As users' demands for comfort and functionality continue to rise, existing car cup holders have evolved from traditional passive storage structures into intelligent devices with active temperature control functions. Currently, there are cup holders on the market that integrate heating or heat preservation functions. They typically have embedded heating elements (such as PTC heating elements, carbon fiber heating films, etc.) that are powered by the car's power supply. They can keep beverage containers placed in them at a constant temperature, which is especially suitable for maintaining the temperature of beverages in winter and improving the user experience.

[0004] However, existing heated cup holders still have significant functional limitations. Their structural design is primarily geared towards standard beverage cups or water bottles, only enabling static heating or heat preservation, and cannot dynamically process the contents. This is especially problematic in scenarios involving infants and toddlers, where users often need to prepare formula in the car. Dissolving formula often requires thorough shaking to prevent clumping and ensure even nutrient distribution. Current cup holders lack a shaking or agitation mechanism, failing to automatically mix the bottle, forcing users to manually shake them, which is not only inconvenient but also poses a safety hazard while driving. Utility Model Content

[0005] This utility model aims to at least partially solve one of the technical problems in the related art.

[0006] Therefore, this application aims to provide a vehicle-mounted cup holder device and vehicle that integrates heating and shaking, with the intention of using a new structure for the vehicle-mounted cup holder so that it can not only heat and keep the container warm, but also shake the container to meet the functional needs of preparing milk powder in the vehicle, thereby solving the problems of existing technologies that can only be shaken manually, have no fixed operation, and increase safety hazards during driving.

[0007] To achieve the above objectives, in a first aspect, this utility model provides a car cup holder device that integrates heating and shaking, comprising: A main body shell for mounting on interior parts of a car; an assembly compartment is provided inside the main body shell, and the top of the assembly compartment extends through the main body shell; A cup holder mechanism is disposed within the assembly compartment; the cup holder mechanism includes: The cup holder body is used to hold the container placed inside the outer shell of the main body; A shaking component is connected to the cup holder body and is used to drive the cup holder body to rotate; A heating element, disposed within the cup holder body, is used to heat the container; The heating assembly includes a heating fastener; the heating fastener is a C-shaped elastic element used to fix the container by partially encircling it.

[0008] In existing technologies, while in-car cup holders have evolved from traditional passive storage structures to intelligent devices with heating or heat preservation functions, current heated cup holders typically only embed heating elements such as PTC heating pads or carbon fiber heating films. Powered by the vehicle's power supply, these elements maintain a constant temperature for the cup. However, in family travel scenarios with infants, users often need to prepare formula in the car. The proper dissolution of formula depends not only on suitable water temperature but also on continuous and even shaking of the bottle to prevent clumping and ensure even mixing of nutrients. Existing cup holders only provide static heating and completely lack the ability to dynamically mix the contents of the container. This forces users to hold the bottle and shake it manually, which is not only extremely inconvenient and poses obvious safety hazards while the vehicle is in motion, but more specifically, shaking the bottle with one hand while the vehicle is in motion poses significant safety risks: First, drivers or passengers are prone to dropping the bottle due to distraction, vehicle vibration, or unstable operation. Once the bottle falls, it may injure occupants (especially infants) or break upon impact with hard surfaces or interior trim, causing glass shards or hot liquid spills, leading to secondary risks such as burns, slips, or electrical short circuits. Second, even if a plastic bottle is used, spills after a fall can contaminate seats, carpets, or electronic devices, increasing cleaning difficulty and affecting the cleanliness of the driving environment.

[0009] This application integrates the cup holder body, shaking component, and heating component into the same assembly compartment through the above-mentioned solution. The heating component is equipped with a C-shaped elastic heating fixture that partially surrounds the outer wall of the container. This not only provides stable and uniform heating and heat preservation for the container, but also enables the entire cup holder body to rotate through the shaking component, thereby achieving automatic mixing of the contents of the container (such as milk powder solution). This integrated design effectively solves the problem that existing in-vehicle cup holders only have static heating function and cannot meet the actual needs of infants when preparing milk powder, thus avoiding the inconvenience and safety hazards caused by users manually shaking the bottle while driving.

[0010] In some embodiments of this application, the heating assembly further includes two heating connectors; one end of each of the two heating connectors is connected to both ends of the heating fixing member, and the other end of each of the two heating connectors is connected to the bottom end of the cup holder body.

[0011] In the technical solution, the structural design sets up two heating connectors. On the one hand, it realizes reliable electrical connection and mechanical fixation of the C-shaped heating fixing component in the cup holder body, ensuring its stability during vehicle vibration or rotation and shaking. On the other hand, it makes the heating component extend downward along the inner circumference of the cup holder body to form a vertically distributed heating path, which effectively expands the thermal contact area with the outer wall of the container, thereby improving the heating coverage and temperature uniformity.

[0012] In some embodiments of this application, an elastic pressure strip is provided on the inner circumferential surface of the cup holder body; the elastic pressure strip and the heating connector are respectively located on both sides of the cup holder body in the horizontal direction, so that the elastic pressure strip presses and fixes the container to the heating connector in the horizontal direction.

[0013] In this technical solution, the structural design incorporates an elastic pressure strip on the inner circumference of the cup holder, positioned horizontally on both sides of the container along with the heating connector. This creates a bidirectional clamping effect after the container is placed inside, effectively preventing it from shifting or shaking during rotation and mixing. Furthermore, the horizontal pressure applied by the elastic pressure strip significantly enhances the tightness of the fit between the outer wall of the container and the heating connector, reducing the air gap between them. This lowers thermal resistance and improves heat transfer efficiency, thereby effectively enhancing overall heating efficiency and temperature control response speed. This ensures that the milk powder solution reaches a suitable drinking temperature in a short time, balancing convenience and energy efficiency.

[0014] In some embodiments of this application, the cup holder body includes: Inner cup, used to contain the container; An outer cup is fitted around the inner cup; a closed heat-insulating space is provided between the inner cup and the outer cup. The inner cup has an elastic strip on its inner circumferential surface that presses and fixes the container in a horizontal direction; the inner circumferential surface of the inner cup has ventilation holes on both sides of the elastic strip, and the heat preservation space is connected to the internal space of the inner cup through the ventilation holes.

[0015] In the technical solution, the structure is designed as a double-layer structure with an inner cup and an outer cup nested together, forming a closed heat-insulating space between the two. An elastic pressure strip is set on the inner circumference of the inner cup, and ventilation holes are opened on both sides of the elastic pressure strip to connect the inside of the inner cup with the heat-insulating space. When the cup holder rotates under the drive of the shaking component, the elastic pressure strip that rotates synchronously with the inner cup not only serves to horizontally hold the container, but its surface also functions as a scraper or guide plate: on the one hand, it pushes the hot air in the inner cup to flow circumferentially, causing the hot airflow to be actively introduced into the heat-insulating space through the vent on one side, so that the heat-insulating space achieves heat insulation relative to the external environment, and is fully filled by the internal dynamic hot airflow, forming a dual heat-insulating mechanism of "internal heat and external insulation", which significantly improves the overall heat-insulating effect, temperature uniformity and heat energy utilization efficiency; on the other hand, the other vent on the opposite side serves as an air outlet channel, so that the hot airflow forms a continuous and smooth circulation path in the heat-insulating space, effectively balancing the internal and external air pressure, and avoiding airflow obstruction, pressure accumulation or flow interruption caused by the single-hole structure.

[0016] In some embodiments of this application, the cup holder mechanism further includes: An elastic damping element is disposed at the bottom of the cup holder body for vertical contact with and upward support of the container.

[0017] In the technical solution, the structural design can not only effectively absorb the vertical vibration and impact transmitted from the chassis during vehicle operation, and buffer the rigid collision between the container and the cup holder, reducing the risk of container (especially glass baby bottles) breaking or contents splashing out due to bumps; at the same time, the elastic damping element can also provide stable support for the container, and together with the upper clamping structure, form a coordinated fixation effect, further improving the overall stability of the container during the rotation and shaking process.

[0018] In some embodiments of this application, the cup holder mechanism further includes: A pressure sensor is located at the bottom of the cup holder body and is used for electrical connection to the vehicle's controller; the elastic damping element is attached to the pressure sensor from top to bottom.

[0019] In this technical solution, the structural design allows the container's weight to be effectively transmitted to the pressure sensor via the elastic damping element after placement. This enables real-time and accurate detection of whether the container is properly positioned and the approximate weight of its contents. This provides a reliable control basis for the automatic start and stop of the heating and shaking functions, preventing dry burning, motor idling, or accidental triggering, significantly improving energy efficiency and equipment safety. Simultaneously, it can also identify abnormal states (such as an unstable container, insufficient or excessive liquid), issuing prompts or restricting operation via the vehicle controller, further enhancing the system's intelligence and user safety. Furthermore, the integrated design of the pressure sensor and elastic damping element fully utilizes the limited space at the bottom of the cup holder, achieving an organic fusion of sensing and damping functions without increasing the overall volume, balancing structural compactness and functional expandability.

[0020] In some embodiments of this application, the elastic damping element is a high-temperature resistant rubber component; the contact ring of the elastic damping element is attached to the bottom surface of the container, and the center of the contact ring is located on the rotation axis of the cup holder mechanism.

[0021] In this technical solution, the structural design enables the elastic damping element to effectively drive the container to rotate synchronously during the rotation of the cup holder body through the static friction generated when it contacts the bottom surface of the container. This prevents the container from relative displacement, shaking, or even tipping over due to inertial lag or slippage, significantly improving the rotational following and overall stability of the container (such as a baby bottle) during the shaking process, ensuring that the shaking action is efficient, uniform, and safe. In addition, since the center of the contact ring coincides with the axis of rotation, the friction force is evenly distributed, avoiding the generation of eccentric torque and further ensuring the smoothness of rotation.

[0022] In some embodiments of this application, a plurality of ball bearings are arranged around the inner circumferential surface of the main body shell, and the ball bearings are in rolling contact with the outer circumferential surface of the cup holder body.

[0023] In this technical solution, the structural design provides uniform and stable radial support to the rotating cup holder body through ball bearings, effectively limiting the radial offset, swaying, or swinging that may occur during high-speed or variable-speed rotation of the cup holder body. This significantly improves the concentricity and overall stability of the rotational motion. Furthermore, the circumferential constraint of the cup holder body through multi-point distributed ball bearings not only ensures that it always operates smoothly around the designed rotation axis, avoiding the risk of vibration, noise, or container tipping caused by eccentricity, but also provides mechanical protection for the uniformity and reliability of the shaking action. At the same time, the ball bearings and the cup holder body make rolling contact, providing strong support while maintaining low frictional resistance, balancing rotational stability and smooth drive, and effectively improving the operating accuracy and safety of the device.

[0024] In some embodiments of this application, a housing opening is provided at the top of the main body housing, and a plurality of heat dissipation holes are arranged around the main body housing around the housing opening.

[0025] In this technical solution, the structural design can guide the heat accumulated inside the device to diffuse outward in a timely manner during the operation of the heating component, avoiding the continuous accumulation of heat in the sealed cavity. This effectively prevents the performance degradation or failure of electronic components (such as pressure sensors and control circuits) due to excessively high local temperatures, ensuring the reliability and safety of the entire machine during long-term operation. At the same time, the heat dissipation holes are arranged around the opening of the shell, which does not affect the normal accommodation and fixation of the cup holder for the container, and can form a good heat convection channel to promote the orderly discharge of hot air and prevent hot air from being directly sprayed onto the user or other sensitive parts in the vehicle. In addition, the reasonable heat dissipation design can also balance the temperature difference between the inside and outside of the device, reduce the generation of condensation and the concentration of thermal stress, and further improve the product's durability and human-machine safety.

[0026] Secondly, this application provides a vehicle, including: The vehicle body, the interior of which is provided with interior trim; As described above, the integrated heating and shaking cup holder is mounted on the interior trim.

[0027] In this technical solution, the structural design integrates the aforementioned integrated heating and shaking in-vehicle cup holder into the vehicle's interior components. This enables the entire vehicle to automatically heat and shake containers (such as baby bottles) while in motion, transforming the previously manual process of preparing formula into a safe and convenient automated process. This effectively addresses the pain point of families, especially those traveling with infants, struggling to safely and efficiently prepare for feeding in the vehicle. Furthermore, by directly embedding this functional module into the vehicle's original structure, it avoids issues such as poor compatibility, insecure mounting, or power safety hazards associated with retrofitting external devices, thus enhancing the vehicle's user-friendly configuration and reliability. In addition, this device works in conjunction with the vehicle's power supply and control system to achieve intelligent start-stop, status awareness, and energy efficiency management, further strengthening the vehicle's overall experience in terms of comfort, safety, and intelligence.

[0028] 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

[0029] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the vehicle cup holder device that integrates heating and shaking according to the embodiments of this application. Figure 2This is a partial cross-sectional view of the cup holder mechanism of the vehicle-mounted cup holder device that integrates heating and shaking according to an embodiment of this application.

[0030] In the above figures: 1. Main body shell; 101. Assembly compartment; 102. Shell opening; 103. Heat dissipation holes; 2. Cup holder mechanism; 21. Cup holder body; 211. Receiving cavity; 212. Cup holder opening; 213. Inner cup; 214. Outer cup; 215. Insulation space; 216. Vent hole; 217. Support ring; 22. Shaking assembly; 23. Heating assembly; 231. Heating fixing component; 232. Heating connector; 24. Elastic pressure strip; 25. Elastic damping element; 26. Pressure sensor. Detailed Implementation

[0031] The technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this utility model, and not all of them. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this utility model without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0032] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center", "lateral", "longitudinal", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", and "outer" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing 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 this utility model.

[0033] The terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined as "first," "second," or "third" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature.

[0034] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" 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 direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0035] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, are only for the convenience of describing this application 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, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this application. In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection, an electrical connection, or a connection that allows communication between components; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication between two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise expressly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances. In this application, unless otherwise expressly 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. In this application, the terms "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., refer to a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example, which is included in at least one embodiment or example of this application. 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.

[0036] The present application will now be described in detail through exemplary embodiments. However, it should be understood that, without further description, elements, structures, and features in one embodiment may be advantageously incorporated into other embodiments.

[0037] It's important to note that in the automotive industry, a car typically consists of major components such as the body, chassis, powertrain, electrical system, and interior system. The body provides passenger space and supports and integrates various functional components. The interior system, located inside the vehicle, enhances driving comfort, ease of use, and aesthetics, and mainly includes the dashboard, seats, door panels, headliner, center armrest, and various storage and convenience devices. Within the interior system, interior components generally refer to structural or covering parts fixed to the interior surface of the vehicle body, such as the center console panel, door trim panels, sub-instrument panel, and rear seat side panels. These interior components not only serve decorative and protective functions but also often act as mounting carriers for functional modules. Cup holders are common in-vehicle convenience devices, usually integrated into the aforementioned interior components. Typical locations include: the front or top of the center armrest, the lower panel of the center console, the storage compartment area of ​​the door trim panels, and the center armrest or side trim panels of the rear seats. These locations are all within easily accessible operating areas for users, and are achieved through integral molding or slotted installation with the interior components, ensuring structural stability, a smooth appearance, and coordination with the overall vehicle interior style.

[0038] In existing technologies, while car cup holders have evolved from traditional passive storage structures to intelligent devices with heating or heat preservation functions, current heated cup holders typically only have internal heating elements such as PTC heating pads or carbon fiber heating films. Powered by the vehicle's power supply, these elements maintain a constant temperature for the cup. However, in family travel scenarios with infants, users often need to prepare formula in the car. The proper dissolution of formula depends not only on suitable water temperature but also on continuous and even shaking of the bottle to prevent clumping and ensure even mixing of nutrients. Existing cup holders only provide static heating and completely lack the ability to dynamically mix the contents of the container. This forces users to hold the bottle and shake it manually, which is not only extremely inconvenient and poses obvious safety hazards while the vehicle is in motion, but more specifically, shaking the bottle with one hand while the vehicle is in motion poses significant safety risks: First, drivers or passengers are prone to dropping the bottle due to distraction, vehicle vibration, or unstable operation. Once the bottle falls, it may injure occupants (especially infants) or break upon impact with hard surfaces or interior trim, causing glass shards or hot liquid spills, leading to secondary risks such as burns, slips, or electrical short circuits. Second, even if a plastic bottle is used, spills after a fall can contaminate seats, carpets, or electronic devices, increasing cleaning difficulty and affecting the cleanliness of the driving environment.

[0039] Based on this, this application proposes a vehicle-mounted cup holder device that integrates heating and shaking. The aim is to enable the cup holder to not only heat and keep the container warm, but also to shake the container to meet the functional requirements of preparing milk powder in the vehicle, thereby solving the problems of existing technologies that can only be shaken manually, have no fixed operation, and increase safety hazards during driving.

[0040] See Figure 1 In an illustrative embodiment of a heated and shaken in-vehicle cup holder device according to this application, the device includes a main shell 1. The main shell 1, serving as an external support structure, is typically cylindrical and is either fixedly installed or integrally mounted on the vehicle's interior trim. An assembly compartment 101 is formed inside the main shell 1. An opening 102 is provided at the top of the assembly compartment 101, allowing it to communicate upwards with the external space. The opening 102 allows containers to be inserted or removed. The main shell 1 is typically made of heat-resistant, flame-retardant engineering plastic with a certain structural strength. Its outer contour matches the surrounding interior style, serving both to protect internal components and to meet safety and aesthetic requirements in the in-vehicle environment.

[0041] See Figure 2 In some embodiments, the vehicle-mounted cup holder device that integrates heating and shaking also includes a cup holder mechanism 2. The cup holder mechanism 2 is disposed in the assembly compartment 101 and is a core functional module for accommodating and supporting the container. It can stably support the placed container, heat the container during operation, and drive the container to rotate, so as to complete the heating of the container and the mixing of the contents in the container.

[0042] The cup holder mechanism 2 includes a cup holder body 21. The cup holder body 21 is a component used to directly accommodate and support containers. It typically has an internal cavity 211 that adapts to the outer contour of the container, enabling circumferential and bottom positioning and support of the container, ensuring its stability during device operation. The cup holder body 21 usually has a cup holder opening 212 at the top, allowing the cavity 211 to communicate upwards with the shell opening 102, so that a container placed through the shell opening 102 can be further placed onto the cup holder body 21 through the cup holder opening 212.

[0043] The cup holder mechanism 2 also includes a shaking assembly 22. The shaking assembly 22 is typically located at the bottom of the assembly compartment 101, below the cup holder body 21, which is connected to the shaking assembly 22. The shaking assembly 22 typically includes a drive motor, a transmission mechanism (such as gears, belts, or connecting rods), and a rotating shaft or turntable connected to the cup holder body 21. The drive motor transmits power to the rotating shaft or turntable via the transmission mechanism, thereby causing the cup holder body 21 to rotate around its central axis, achieving periodic shaking or uniform rotation of the container to mix the contents. The drive motor of the shaking assembly 22 is typically electrically connected to the vehicle's controller, allowing the controller to control the drive motor according to user commands (such as triggering via the central control screen, physical buttons, or voice commands) to start or stop the shaking program. Additionally, under specific conditions such as when the vehicle is off or the doors are open, the controller can also restrict the use of the shaking function to comply with vehicle safety logic.

[0044] The cup holder mechanism 2 also includes a heating component 23. The heating component 23 is usually disposed in the receiving cavity 211 inside the cup holder body 21. It converts electrical energy into heat energy and conducts the heat to the container placed in the receiving cavity 211, thereby heating the liquid in the container to a warm temperature and maintaining a constant temperature.

[0045] The heating assembly 23 typically includes a heating element, a supporting component, and electrical connection components. The heating element is usually a PTC heating plate, carbon fiber heating film, or other heating material or structure that maintains stable heating performance even when bent, stretched, or fitted to curved surfaces. The supporting component is used to fix and support the heating element and is usually made of high-temperature resistant, insulating materials with a certain structural strength (such as mica board, ceramic substrate, or flame-retardant engineering plastics) to ensure that the heating element does not shift, deform, or short-circuit during long-term use. The electrical connection components include wires, terminals, or flexible circuits, one end of which is reliably connected to the electrodes of the heating element (e.g., by welding, riveting, or conductive adhesive bonding), and the other end is led out and electrically connected to the vehicle power supply and controller to achieve power supply and temperature control signal transmission. These three components work together to enable the heating assembly 23 to achieve efficient, stable, and controllable heating functions while ensuring safe insulation.

[0046] Heating assembly 23 includes a heating fixing member 231. The heating fixing member 231 is typically a part of the heating assembly 23, usually comprising a portion of a support member and a heating element mounted on that support member. The support member of the heating fixing member 231 is a C-shaped elastic element, typically positioned horizontally, and fitted onto the container placed in the receiving cavity 211. This allows the heating fixing member 231 to be stretched open by the container and undergo elastic deformation. Utilizing the elastic force generated by this deformation, the heating fixing member 231 firmly encircles the container, allowing the cup holder body 21 to be secured to the container via the heating fixing member 231. The container can then be stably rotated and shaken with the cup holder body 21. The support member of the heating fixing member 231 is typically covered with a heating element, allowing the heating element to directly contact the container when the heating fixing member 231 secures it, rapidly transferring the generated heat to the container and improving heating efficiency.

[0047] This structural design integrates the cup holder body 21, the shaking component 22, and the heating component 23 into the same assembly compartment 101. The heating component 23 is equipped with a C-shaped elastic heating fixing component 231 that partially surrounds the outer wall of the container. This not only provides stable and uniform heating and heat preservation for the container but also secures the container firmly within the cup holder body 21. The shaking component 22 then rotates the entire cup holder body 21, thereby achieving automatic mixing of the contents (such as milk powder solution) in the container. This effectively solves the problem that existing in-vehicle cup holders only have a static heating function and cannot meet the actual needs of shaking the bottle when preparing infant formula. It also avoids the inconvenience and safety hazards caused by manually shaking the bottle while driving.

[0048] See Figure 2 In some embodiments, the heating assembly 23 further includes two heating connectors 232. The heating connectors 232 are typically part of the heating assembly 23, generally including another part of a support member and an electric heating element disposed on that part of the support member, the heating element typically covering the support member. The support member of the heating connector 232 is typically an elastic member, so that as the heating fixing member 231 expands or contracts, the two heating connectors 232 open or contract horizontally accordingly. The heating connectors 232 are typically of a straight rod structure and are arranged vertically, such that the top end of the heating connector 232 is connected to one end of the heating fixing member 231, and the bottom end of the heating connector 232 is connected to the bottom end of the cup holder body 21. Both ends of the heating fixing member 231 are connected to the bottom end of the cup holder body 21 through corresponding heating connectors 232, so that the cup holder body 21 supports the heating fixing member 231 through the heating connectors 232.

[0049] This structural design achieves reliable electrical connection and mechanical fixation of the C-shaped heating element 231 within the cup holder body 21 through the heating connector 232, ensuring its stability during vehicle vibration or rotational shaking. Furthermore, the vertical arrangement of the heating connector 232 allows the heating assembly 23 to extend downwards along the internal space of the cup holder body 21, forming a vertically distributed heating path. This ensures that the heating covers the container within a certain vertical range, resulting in more thorough heating and improved heating coverage and temperature uniformity.

[0050] See Figure 2 In some embodiments, an elastic strip 24 is provided on the inner circumferential surface of the cup holder body 21. The contents of the container typically only need to be heated to 40 to 50°C. The elastic strip 24 is usually a flat, elongated rubber component that will not age due to high temperatures. The length of the elastic strip 24 is typically vertical, extending radially from the inner circumferential surface of the cup holder body 21 towards its center, thus pressing against the outer surface of the container in the horizontal direction. The elastic strip 24 and the heating connector 232 are located on opposite sides of the cup holder body 21 in the horizontal direction. When the container is placed in the cup holder body 21, it typically contacts the inner side of the elastic strip 24 and pushes it outward, causing the elastic strip 24 to undergo elastic deformation. This elastic force firmly presses the elastic strip 24 onto the container, further securing the container to the heating connector 232.

[0051] This structural design allows the elastic pressure strip 24 and the heating connector 232 to form a bidirectional clamping effect on the container from both sides, further improving the container's radial stability and preventing radial displacement or wobbling as the cup holder body 21 rotates. This ensures the container is stably fixed at the center of rotation within the cup holder body 21, preventing an increase in the driving torque of the shaking component 22 due to eccentric rotation. Furthermore, the elastic pressure strip 24 applies a horizontal holding force, ensuring a tight fit between the container's outer wall and the heating connector 232. The heat generated by the heating connector 232 directly contacts and transfers to the container, improving heat conduction efficiency. This allows the contents of the container to be heated to drinking temperature in a shorter time. The reduced heating time also shortens the time the heating component 23 operates at high power consumption, thereby reducing energy consumption.

[0052] See Figure 2In some embodiments, the cup holder body 21 includes an inner cup 213 and an outer cup 214. A receiving cavity 211 is typically disposed within the inner cup 213, and the outer cup 214 is fitted around the inner cup 213. The outer circumferential surface of the inner cup 213 and the inner circumferential surface of the outer cup 214 are radially spaced apart, forming a surrounding insulating space 215 between the inner cup 213 and the outer cup 214. Since the overall shape of the cup holder body 21 typically matches the shape of the container, the outer diameter of the bottom end of the cup holder body 21 gradually decreases from top to bottom, so that the bottom ends of the inner cup 213 and the outer cup 214 are typically connected at the bottom end of the cup holder body 21, thereby sealing the bottom end of the insulating space 215; the top ends of the inner cup 213 and the outer cup 214 are typically integrally connected by an end ring, thereby sealing the top end of the insulating space 215. The heat preservation space 215 enhances the heat insulation capability of the cup holder body 21 relative to the external environment, improves the heat preservation performance of the cup holder body 21, and enables the contents of the container to be kept warm for a long time after heating.

[0053] An elastic pressure strip 24 is disposed on the inner circumferential surface of the inner cup 213, and a vent hole 216 is also provided on the inner circumferential surface of the inner cup 213. The vent hole 216 radially penetrates the inner cup 213, thereby connecting the accommodating cavity 211 with the heat preservation space 215. In the horizontal direction, vent holes 216 are provided on both sides of the elastic pressure strip 24. When the cup holder body 21 rotates, the radially extending elastic pressure strip 24 can sweep the hot airflow in the accommodating cavity 211, causing the hot airflow to circulate in the accommodating cavity 211 along the direction of rotation. The outer wall of the container usually pushes the elastic pressure strip 24 outward, so that the elastic pressure strip 24 is tilted to one side of the direction of rotation, so that the elastic pressure strip 24 can act as a guide plate, and the circulating hot air can flow along one side of the surface of the elastic pressure strip 24 to the vent hole 216 on the corresponding side. After the hot airflow flows into the insulation space 215 through the vent 216, it typically fills the insulation space 215 completely, surrounding the container with a thermal environment. Simultaneously, the insulation space 215 provides structural insulation, creating a dual insulation mechanism of inward heating and outward insulation, significantly improving the overall insulation effect, temperature uniformity, and thermal energy utilization efficiency. Guided by the elastic pressure strip 24, the hot airflow continuously flows towards the vent 216 on one side, ensuring that the hot airflow entering the insulation space 215 can only exit through the vent on the other side and return to the receiving cavity 211. This creates a continuous and smooth circulation path for the hot airflow within the insulation space 215, ensuring that the hot airflow can circulate between the receiving cavity 211 and the insulation space 215. New hot airflow continuously flows into the insulation space 215, maintaining the temperature within it.

[0054] Furthermore, multiple support rings 217 are typically provided between the inner cup 213 and the outer cup 214. These support rings 217 provide radial support, ensuring that the inner cup 213 and the outer cup 214 are adequately separated radially at all vertical heights, thus enhancing the structural strength of the cup holder body 21. Additionally, the support rings 217 vertically divide the insulation space 215 into multiple separate spaces, each with a corresponding vent 216, allowing hot airflow to circulate within each of the multiple separate spaces.

[0055] See Figure 2 In some embodiments, the cup holder mechanism 2 further includes an elastic damping element 25. The elastic damping element 25 is disposed at the bottom of the receiving cavity 211. A container placed in the receiving cavity 211 typically falls onto the elastic damping element 25 from top to bottom, so that the elastic damping element 25 vertically contacts and supports the container upwards. The elastic damping element 25 is typically made of rubber, polyurethane, spring steel, or thermoplastic elastomers, utilizing the elastic deformation capacity of the material to absorb, buffer, or isolate mechanical vibrations and impacts. This structural design allows the up-and-down vibrations and impacts transmitted from the chassis during vehicle operation to be absorbed and buffered by the elastic damping element, preventing impacts on the container, preventing the container from detaching from the cup holder under vibration and impact, and simultaneously preventing rigid collisions between the container and the cup holder, reducing the risk of container (especially glass baby bottles) breakage or spillage due to bumps. In addition, the elastic damping element 25 provides stable support for the container, which can improve the container's vertical stability. At the same time, the heated fixing element 231 clamps the container in the horizontal direction to fix it, thereby providing multi-directional support and fixation for the container and improving the overall stability of the container during the rotation and shaking process.

[0056] See Figure 2In some embodiments, the cup holder mechanism 2 further includes a pressure sensor 26. The pressure sensor 26 is typically located at the bottom of the cup holder body 21, below the elastic damping element 25, so that the weight of the container is transmitted to the pressure sensor 26 through the elastic damping element 25. The pressure sensor 26 is typically electrically connected to the vehicle's controller, allowing the controller to determine whether a container is placed inside the cup holder body 21 or the weight of the container using the pressure data from the pressure sensor 26. This structural design enables the vehicle to detect in real-time and accurately whether the container is in place and the approximate weight of its contents using the pressure sensor 26. This allows the controller to control the heating component 23 to heat the container only when it is confirmed that the container is in place, avoiding dry running, motor idling, or false triggering. It also allows the controller to control the operating power of the heating component 23 based on the weight of the contents, efficiently heating the contents to the required temperature and improving energy efficiency. In addition, when the pressure data sensed by the pressure sensor 26 shows significant fluctuations, it can be determined that the container is not stable; when the pressure data sensed by the pressure sensor 26 is significantly too low or too high, it can be determined that there is too little or too much liquid in the container, thereby enabling the vehicle controller to recognize the aforementioned abnormal state, issue a prompt or restrict operation, and further enhance the intelligence level of the system and the safety of user use.

[0057] See Figure 2 In some embodiments, the elastic damping element 25 is made of high-temperature resistant rubber. The contact ring of the elastic damping element 25 is attached to the bottom surface of the container, and the center of the contact ring is located on the rotation axis of the cup holder mechanism 2. Through the contact ring, the elastic damping element 25 and the container are in full contact in the rotational direction, and the static friction generated by this contact occurs in the rotational direction. This allows the cup holder body 21 to fully drive the container to rotate synchronously via the contact ring of the elastic damping element 25, preventing relative displacement, shaking, or even tipping of the container due to inertial lag or slippage. This significantly improves the rotational following and overall stability of the container (such as a baby bottle) during shaking, ensuring efficient, uniform, and safe shaking. Furthermore, because the center of the contact ring coincides with the rotational axis, the frictional force is evenly distributed, avoiding the generation of eccentric torque and further ensuring rotational stability.

[0058] In some embodiments, a plurality of ball bearings (not shown in the figures) are arranged around the inner circumferential surface of the main body shell 1. The ball bearings are typically disposed in ball grooves opened on the inner circumferential surface, allowing the ball bearings to roll in the ball grooves. The ball bearings all roll in contact with the outer circumferential surface of the cup holder body 21, so that when the cup holder body 21 rotates, the ball bearings can roll synchronously under the action of contact friction. This structural design provides uniform and stable radial support to the rotating cup holder body 21 through the ball bearings, effectively limiting the radial offset, swaying or swinging that may occur in the cup holder body 21 during high-speed or variable-speed rotation, significantly improving the concentricity and overall stability of the rotational motion, and the circumferential constraint of the cup holder body 21 by the multi-point distributed ball bearings not only ensures that it always operates smoothly around the designed rotation axis, avoiding the risk of vibration, noise or container tipping caused by eccentricity, but also provides mechanical guarantee for the uniformity and reliability of the shaking action. In addition, the ball bearings separate the outer wall of the cup holder body 21 from the inner wall of the main body shell 1, and provide strong support while maintaining low frictional resistance through rolling contact, thus balancing rotational stability and smooth drive, effectively improving the operating accuracy and safety of the device.

[0059] See Figure 1 In some embodiments, a housing opening 102 is provided at the top of the main housing 1, and a plurality of heat dissipation holes 103 are arranged around the main housing 1 around the housing opening 102. The heat dissipation holes 103 penetrate the main housing 1 vertically, so that the assembly compartment 101 is further connected to the external space through the heat dissipation holes 103. This structural design can guide the heat accumulated inside the device to diffuse outward in a timely manner during the operation of the heating component 23, avoiding the continuous accumulation of heat in the sealed cavity. This effectively prevents the performance degradation or failure of electronic components (such as pressure sensor 26, control circuits, etc.) due to excessively high local temperatures, ensuring the reliability and safety of the entire machine during long-term operation. At the same time, the heat dissipation holes 103 are arranged around the periphery of the housing opening 102, so that the heat dissipation holes 103 and the outer part of the cup holder body 21 are vertically opposite each other, forming a good heat convection channel. This promotes the orderly discharge of hot air driven by the rotating cup holder body 21, preventing hot air from being directly sprayed onto the user or other sensitive parts in the vehicle. In addition, the heat dissipation design can also balance the temperature difference between the inside and outside of the device, reduce the generation of condensation on the cup holder device and the concentration of thermal stress, further improving the product's durability and human-machine safety.

[0060] Furthermore, this application also provides a vehicle, which includes a body. The body is the core structure of the vehicle and includes a chassis and body panels. The chassis provides basic support and driving functions for the vehicle, while the body panels constitute the exterior of the vehicle and protect internal components. The interior of the body panels forms a passenger compartment, which typically houses interior trim. The vehicle further includes the aforementioned integrated heated and shaken cup holder, which is mounted on the interior trim. The vehicle integrates the aforementioned integrated heating and shaking cup holder into the interior trim, enabling the entire vehicle to automatically heat and shake containers (such as baby bottles) while in motion. This transforms the previously manual process of preparing formula into a safe and convenient automated process, effectively addressing the pain point of families, especially those traveling with infants, struggling to safely and efficiently prepare feedings in the vehicle. Furthermore, by directly embedding this module into the vehicle's original structure, it avoids issues such as poor compatibility, insecure mounting, or power safety hazards associated with later-installed peripherals, thus enhancing the vehicle's user-friendly features and reliability. In addition, this device works in conjunction with the vehicle's power supply and control system to achieve intelligent start-stop, status awareness, and energy efficiency management, further enhancing the vehicle's overall comfort, safety, and intelligent features.

[0061] Although embodiments of this application have been shown and described above, it is understood that the above embodiments are exemplary and should not be construed as limiting this application. Those skilled in the art can make changes, modifications, substitutions and variations to the above embodiments within the scope of this application.

Claims

1. A car cup holder device that integrates heating and shaking, characterized in that, include: The main body shell (1) is used to be installed on the interior parts of the automobile; the main body shell (1) is provided with an assembly compartment (101), and the top of the assembly compartment (101) extends through the main body shell (1). A cup holder mechanism (2) is disposed within the assembly compartment (101); the cup holder mechanism (2) includes: The cup holder body (21) is used to accommodate the container placed inside the main body shell (1); A shaking component (22) is connected to the cup holder body (21) to drive the cup holder body (21) to rotate; A heating component (23) is disposed inside the cup holder body (21) for heating the container; The heating component (23) has a heating fastener (231); the heating fastener (231) is a C-shaped elastic member used to fix the container by partially encircling it.

2. The integrated heating and shaking cup holder device for vehicles according to claim 1, characterized in that, The heating assembly (23) further has two heating connectors (232); one end of each of the two heating connectors (232) is connected to both ends of the heating fixing member (231), and the other end of each of the two heating connectors (232) is connected to the bottom end of the cup holder body (21).

3. The integrated heating and shaking cup holder device according to claim 2, characterized in that, An elastic pressure strip (24) is provided on the inner circumferential surface of the cup holder body (21); the elastic pressure strip (24) and the heating connector (232) are respectively located on both sides of the cup holder body (21) in the horizontal direction, so that the elastic pressure strip (24) presses and fixes the container on the heating connector (232) in the horizontal direction.

4. The integrated heating and shaking cup holder device for vehicles according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cup holder body (21) includes: Inner cup (213) for accommodating the container; An outer cup (214) is fitted around the inner cup (213); a closed heat-insulating space (215) is provided between the inner cup (213) and the outer cup (214). The inner cup (213) has an elastic strip (24) on its inner circumferential surface that presses and fixes the container in the horizontal direction; the inner circumferential surface of the inner cup (213) has ventilation holes (216) on both sides of the elastic strip (24), and the heat preservation space (215) is connected to the internal space of the inner cup (213) through the ventilation holes (216).

5. The integrated heating and shaking cup holder device for vehicles according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cup holder mechanism (2) further includes: An elastic damping element (25) is disposed at the bottom of the cup holder body (21) for vertical contact with and upward support of the container.

6. The integrated heating and shaking cup holder device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The cup holder mechanism (2) further includes: A pressure sensor (26) is located at the bottom of the cup holder body (21) and is used to electrically connect to the vehicle's controller; the elastic damping element (25) is attached to the pressure sensor (26) from top to bottom.

7. The integrated heating and shaking cup holder device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The elastic damping element (25) is a high-temperature resistant rubber part; the contact ring of the elastic damping element (25) is attached to the bottom surface of the container, and the center of the contact ring is located on the rotation axis of the cup holder mechanism (2).

8. The integrated heating and shaking cup holder device for vehicles according to claim 1, characterized in that, Multiple balls are arranged around the inner circumferential surface of the main body shell (1), and the balls are in rolling contact with the outer circumferential surface of the cup holder body (21).

9. The integrated heating and shaking cup holder device for vehicles according to claim 1, characterized in that, The top of the main body shell (1) is provided with a shell opening (102), and a plurality of heat dissipation holes (103) are arranged around the main body shell (1) around the shell opening (102).

10. A vehicle, characterized in that, include: The vehicle body, the interior of which is provided with interior trim; The integrated heating and shaking cup holder as described in any one of claims 1 to 9 is disposed on the interior trim.

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