Champagne glass holders for vehicles

Abstract

The invention relates to a champagne glass holder (1) for vehicles with a movable shelf (2) and a clamp (3) fixedly arranged relative to a holding and / or trim device (4). The relative movement of the shelf (2) relative to the clamp (3) allows a champagne glass (5) to be inserted, secured, and removed particularly easily. Overall, the invention provides a structurally simplified, robust, and user-friendly holding device for champagne glasses and similar drinking vessels within a vehicle.

Description

The invention relates to a champagne glass holder for vehicles, in particular for motor vehicles in the premium or luxury vehicle segment. The invention specifically relates to a device for holding drinking vessels, preferably champagne, sparkling wine, or wine glasses with a glass base, within a vehicle interior. From DE 101 436 39 A1, a glass holder for vehicles is known in which several holding components are movably designed to receive and secure a glass. In particular, both a storage area and associated holding elements move to position and secure the glass. Furthermore, holding devices for champagne or sparkling wine glasses are known from series production vehicles, especially vehicles in the luxury segment, in which a glass is secured by means of movable retaining clips. In addition, various beverage holders are known from the automotive sector in which spring-loaded or elastically designed holding elements are provided for securing drinking vessels. Based on this, the invention aims to provide a champagne glass holder that offers a simplified and robust device for securing a champagne glass within a vehicle. In particular, it should enable convenient, preferably one-handed, insertion and removal of the champagne glass. Furthermore, it should ensure that the champagne glass remains securely in place even under dynamic driving loads. The invention is defined by the features of the independent claims. Advantageous further developments and embodiments are the subject of the dependent claims. A first aspect of the invention relates to a champagne glass holder for vehicles, in particular for motor vehicles of a premium or luxury vehicle segment, with a shelf on which a champagne glass can be arranged in a fixing position with its underside, in particular with a foot, and with at least one retainer which is arranged in the fixing position on a top side of the foot of the champagne glass, wherein the shelf is designed to be movable relative to a holding and / or cladding device which at least partially surrounds the retainer and the shelf for the purpose of inserting the champagne glass into the champagne glass holder, and wherein the retainer is arranged in a fixed position relative to the holding and / or cladding device when the champagne glass is inserted. In the following description, the following terms have the following meanings in particular. The term "champagne glass holder" refers specifically to a device for at least temporarily holding, supporting, storing, stabilizing, and / or securing a drinking vessel within a vehicle. The champagne glass holder may be designed to hold champagne flutes, wine glasses, goblets, or similar drinking vessels. The term is not limited to specific glass shapes, sizes, or materials. The champagne glass holder may be a component of a center console, rear console, armrest, door panel, beverage unit, or interior module of a vehicle. The term "vehicle" refers in particular to a land vehicle, preferably a motor vehicle. Specifically, it may be a passenger car, a luxury vehicle, a premium vehicle, a sedan, a sport utility vehicle, a touring vehicle, or an autonomous vehicle. However, the invention is not limited to specific vehicle types. The term "stand" refers in particular to a component or group of components on which a champagne glass can be supported, at least partially. The stand can, in particular, serve to accommodate a foot. The stand can be, in particular, plate-shaped, slab-shaped, segmented, polygonal, multi-part, elastic, pivotable, translationally movable, tiltable, or curved. The stand can be made of, in particular, plastic, metal, elastomer, wood, composite material, or combinations of materials. Furthermore, the stand can have coatings, friction elements, elastomer inserts, textile surfaces, or damping elements. The term "fixed position" refers in particular to a position or state in which a champagne glass is held, at least substantially, securely relative to the champagne glass holder. Specifically, in the fixed position, a foot may be held between the base and a clamp by force-fit, form-fit, and / or friction-fit. The fixed position may be defined, in particular, by spring forces, detents, locking elements, or geometric contact surfaces. The term "underside" refers in particular to the side of a champagne glass facing the surface it is placed on, or to the base of the champagne glass. The underside may include, in particular, a support surface, ring surface, standing surface, or bearing surface. The term "hold-down device" refers in particular to a holding, clamping, securing, securing, or retaining element arranged above the base. The hold-down device may be designed, in particular, as a bracket, clamp, spring arm, retaining finger, retaining ring, retaining plate, elastic element, or multi-part holding system. The hold-down device may be designed, in particular, as rigid, elastically flexible, spring-loaded, multi-jointed, or at least partially deformable. The term "foot" refers specifically to the lower section of a drinking vessel, which serves to support and / or stabilize the vessel. The foot can be circular, elliptical, polygonal, ring-shaped, or multi-faceted. It can be attached to the stem or body of the vessel in one piece or in multiple parts. The term "holding and / or trim device" refers in particular to a structure for receiving, storing, covering, positioning, and / or integrating components of the champagne glass holder within a vehicle interior. The holding and / or trim device may, in particular, be part of a center console, rear console, armrest, side panel, beverage unit, modular structure, or support system. The holding and / or trim device may, in particular, perform decorative, load-bearing, damping, illuminating, or safety-related functions. The term "movable" refers in particular to a spatial arrangement that can be changed relative to its environment or a reference element. This mobility can be translational, rotational, pivoting, tilting, curved, elastically deforming, or a combination of several types of movement. The term "stationary" refers in particular to an arrangement without significant relative movement to a reference device during a normal operating state. Specifically, a stationary element may be arranged immovably or essentially immovably relative to a holding and / or cladding device. The term "lowerable" refers in particular to a mobility with at least one translational movement component along a substantially vertical direction relative to the vehicle's surroundings. Lowering can be achieved, in particular, mechanically, spring-assisted, motor-driven, electromagnetically, hydraulically, or pneumatically. The term "insertion position" refers specifically to a position or state of the shelf in which a champagne glass can be inserted into and / or removed from the champagne glass holder. In the insertion position, an increased distance between the shelf and the clamp may be provided. The term "spring force" refers specifically to a force generated by an elastic element. This elastic element can be, in particular, a coil spring, leaf spring, torsion spring, elastomer element, pneumatic element, rubber element, plastic spring element, or magnetic return element. Spring force can be used, in particular, for positioning, pre-tensioning, resetting, fixing, or damping. The term "spring-loaded" refers in particular to a condition in which a component is subjected to a spring force, at least in certain sections. The spring load can be generated, in particular, by preload, restoring forces, holding forces, or damping forces. The term "lockable" refers in particular to a design in which a component can be held in at least one position by means of a positive locking, a frictional locking, or a combination thereof. Locking can be achieved in particular by means of locking lugs, locking contours, ball detents, cam guides, slides, or spring-loaded locking elements. The term "push-push mechanism" refers specifically to a mechanism that can be switched between at least two states by repeatedly pressing it. A push-push mechanism can include, in particular, detents, spring systems, cam guides, eccentric mechanisms, locking elements, or sliding mechanisms. The term "actuator" refers in particular to a device for generating mechanical motion. The actuator can be designed, in particular, as an electric motor, linear drive, solenoid, piezoelectric actuator, electromagnetic actuator, pneumatic actuator, or hydraulic actuator. The term "tiltable" refers in particular to a movement around a pivot or tilting axis. The tilting movement can be radial, tangential, off-center, or central. The term "holding position" refers in particular to a position or spatial arrangement of a champagne glass relative to the champagne glass holder, in which the champagne glass is held or fixed as intended. The term "blocking contour" refers specifically to a geometric structure used to limit or prevent relative movement of a foot. The blocking contour can be designed, in particular, as a projection, stop, locking edge, cam profile, guide surface, or positive locking element. The term "locking element" refers in particular to a component used to secure a foot against unintentional sliding out or displacement. The locking element can be designed, in particular, as a locking lug, stop, projection, locking element, retaining bar, or positive-locking securing element. The term "slipping out" refers specifically to the relative movement of a champagne glass or a foot out of its intended holding position. This slipping can be caused, in particular, by driving dynamics, vibrations, accelerations, or operating forces. The technical core of the invention lies in particular in the combination of a movable shelf with a hold-down device that is fixed in position relative to a holding and / or cladding unit. This allows for a structurally simplified, robust, and at the same time user-friendly holding device for champagne glasses. In an advantageous embodiment, the shelf is designed to be movable relative to the holding and / or cladding device, while the retainer remains stationary relative to the holding and / or cladding device when the champagne glass is inserted. The solution according to the invention differs in particular in that it is not the retainer that is moved relative to the champagne glass, but rather the shelf that is designed to be movable relative to the retainer. This design can be implemented in a wide variety of technical variations. For example, the support base can be translationally movable, vertically displaceable, pivotable, tiltable, elastically deformable, or guided by a curve. Similarly, the hold-down device can be designed as a bracket, clamp, retaining ring, retaining finger, retaining plate, spring arm, or multi-part holding system. A fixed hold-down device, in particular, reduces mechanical complexity, as no moving upper support elements are required. This reduces installation space, weight, wear, and manufacturing costs. At the same time, a robust and dynamically stable holder for the champagne glass can be achieved. In a further advantageous embodiment, the support tray is designed to be lowered. This allows, in particular, vertical relative movement between the champagne glass and the holder. The support tray can be moved, for example, by means of linear guides, lifting mechanisms, scissor mechanisms, eccentric mechanisms, coil springs, electromagnetic lifting systems, or motorized linear drives. The lowering design offers the particular advantage that the champagne glass can be inserted vertically under the holder with exceptional ease, thus enabling convenient one-handed operation. In a further advantageous embodiment, the support base is adjustable between a lower insertion position and a higher fixing position. In the insertion position, the champagne glass can be inserted into or removed from the champagne glass holder particularly easily. In the higher fixing position, the base of the champagne glass is pressed against the retainer by a spring force, or brought close enough to it to block it. The varying spring tension between the insertion and locking positions allows for a particularly advantageous combination of ease of use and secure retention. While a lower spring force can be provided in the insertion position to facilitate the insertion of the champagne glass, a higher holding force can be provided in the locking position to prevent the champagne glass from slipping or falling out under dynamic driving loads. The spring force can be generated, in particular, by means of coil springs, leaf springs, torsion springs, elastomer elements, magnetic forces, or pneumatic return elements. Different spring characteristics, progressive spring travel, or cam guides can also be incorporated. In another advantageous embodiment, the shelf can be locked in the insertion position. This allows the shelf to be held securely in the insertion position without the user having to apply continuous force. The locking mechanism can be implemented, for example, by means of detents, ball detents, spring-loaded sliders, magnetic detents, detent gates, or snap mechanisms. This particularly facilitates the one-handed insertion and removal of the champagne glass. In a further advantageous embodiment, the base of the champagne glass is pressed against the clamp in the fixed position by a spring force matched to the champagne glass holder. This allows for tolerance-compensating and material-friendly storage of the champagne glass. The spring force can be specifically adjusted to compensate for different glass sizes, base diameters, and manufacturing tolerances. At the same time, damage to delicate glass materials can be avoided. In another advantageous embodiment, the shelf is adjusted by means of a push-push mechanism. The same actuation movement can be used for both locking and unlocking the shelf. Such a push-push mechanism can, in particular, comprise detent mechanisms, spring pawls, eccentric mechanisms, sliders, or snap mechanisms. This allows for particularly intuitive and high-quality operation. In another advantageous embodiment, the movement of the shelf is effected by means of an electrically driven actuator. The actuator can be designed, in particular, as an electric motor, solenoid, electromagnetic actuator, piezoelectric actuator, or linear drive. Additionally, sensor systems, capacitive proximity sensors, gesture controls, or a connection to a vehicle infotainment system can be provided. This allows, in particular, automated or semi-automated operation of the champagne glass holder. In a further advantageous embodiment, the shelf is designed to tilt. In this case, the shelf can be pivoted about a tilting or swiveling axis relative to the holding and / or cladding device. This design allows for a particularly easy insertion of the champagne glass with minimal mechanical effort. In a further advantageous embodiment, to insert the champagne glass, the base is inserted under the retainer in an obliquely pivoted position against the tilting base. After insertion, the base is returned to a substantially non-tilted position, thereby securing the base against slipping out from under the retainer. This securing can be achieved by means of at least one locking contour and / or at least one locking element. The locking contour can, for example, be designed as a detent edge, projection, stop, retaining rib, positive locking element, or cam contour. This ensures secure retention of the champagne glass while maintaining ease of use. In a further advantageous embodiment, the locking element is fixed in position relative to the hold-down device and the holding and / or cladding device. This further simplifies the movement mechanism and increases the structural robustness. At the same time, manufacturing effort, the number of components, and the number of bearings can be reduced. Another aspect of the invention relates to a vehicle with a champagne glass holder, as described above. Further advantages, features, and details will become apparent from the following description, in which – possibly with reference to the drawings – at least one embodiment is described in detail. Identical, similar, and / or functionally equivalent parts are identified by the same reference numerals. Figures 1a, 1b, and 1c show an embodiment of a champagne glass holder according to the invention; Figures 2a, 2b, and 2c show a further embodiment of a champagne glass holder according to the invention. Figures 1a, 1b, and 1c show a preferred embodiment of a champagne glass holder 1 according to the invention in different operating positions. In particular, an embodiment with a movable support base 2 and a hold-down device 3 fixed relative to a holding and / or cladding device 4 is shown. Figure 1a shows an insertion position, Figure 1b a transition position during operation, and Figure 1c a fixed position of the champagne glass holder 1. In Fig. 1a, the shelf 2 is in a lowered insertion position. This creates an increased distance between the retainer 3 and the shelf 2, allowing the base 6 of a champagne glass 5 to be inserted under the retainer 3. The shelf 2 is thus positioned lower than the holding and / or cladding device 4. In Fig. 1b, the champagne glass 5 is pushed downwards in a direction of movement indicated by an arrow. This actuates or unlocks a push-push mechanism. Simultaneously, a spring 7, or rather a spring force, is pre-tensioned or released. In Fig. 1c, the champagne glass holder 1 is in a fixed position. The support base 2 is raised relative to the insertion position, so that the foot 6 is pressed from below against the stationary retainer 3. This secures the champagne glass 5 between the retainer 3 and the support base 2. The areas marked with dashed lines in Figures 1a to 1c illustrate the different relative positions of the shelf 2 with respect to the holding and / or cladding device 4, in particular that, in the embodiment according to the invention, the retainer 3 remains fixed relative to the holding and / or cladding device 4, while the shelf 2 is movable relative to it, in particular vertically adjustable. Furthermore, it can be seen that the shelf 2 is adjustable between a lower insertion position and a higher fixing position, with the champagne glass 5 being fixed in place by means of a spring force. Figures 2a, 2b, and 2c show a preferred embodiment of a champagne glass holder 1 according to the invention, with a tiltable shelf 2. The hold-down device 3 is fixedly arranged within the holding and / or cladding device 4. The shelf 2 is pivotably mounted about a tilting axis. Fig. 2a , Fig. 2b , Fig. 2c show a further embodiment of a champagne glass holder according to the invention. Fig. 2a shows an initial position in which the shelf 2 is in a substantially non-tilted position. Fig. 2b shows an insertion position. To insert the champagne glass 5, the support base 2 is pivoted about a tilting axis into a tilting position (tilting: indicated by the arrow). This allows the foot 6 to be inserted at an angle under the stationary hold-down device 3. Fig. 2c shows a fixed position. After the champagne glass 5 is inserted, the shelf 2 is returned to its initial position by means of a spring 9. The foot 6 is secured against sliding out from under the retainer 3 by means of a locking contour 10 of the holding and / or cladding device 4 and / or a correspondingly arranged locking element (not shown). To remove the champagne glass 5, it is again moved into the tilted position (Fig. 2b), which moves the shelf 2 back into the tilted position and releases the foot 6. Although the invention has been further illustrated and explained in detail by means of preferred embodiments, the invention is not limited by the disclosed examples, and other variations can be derived from them by a person skilled in the art without departing from the scope of protection of the invention. It is therefore clear that a multitude of possible variations exist. It is also clear that the embodiments mentioned as examples are truly only examples and are not to be understood in any way as limiting, for example, the scope of protection, the possible applications, or the configuration of the invention.Rather, the preceding description and the description of the figures enable the person skilled in the art to implement the exemplary embodiments in concrete terms, whereby the person skilled in the art, with knowledge of the disclosed inventive concept, can make various changes, for example with regard to the function or the arrangement of individual elements mentioned in an exemplary embodiment, without leaving the scope of protection defined by the claims and their legal equivalents, such as further explanations in the description. Reference symbol list 1 Champagne glass holder 2 Shelf 3 Hold-down device 4 Holding and / or cladding device 5 Champagne glass 6 Base of champagne glass 5 7 Spring 9 Spring 10 Locking contour QUOTES INCLUDED IN THE DESCRIPTION This list of documents cited by the applicant was automatically generated and is included solely for the reader's convenience. The list is not part of the German patent or utility model application. The DPMA accepts no liability for any errors or omissions. Cited patent literature DE 101 436 39 A1

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Claims

Champagne glass holder (1) for vehicles, in particular for motor vehicles of a premium or luxury vehicle segment, with a shelf (2) on which a champagne glass (5) can be arranged in a fixing position with its underside, in particular with a foot (6), and with at least one retainer (3) which is arranged in the fixing position on an upper side of the foot (6) of the champagne glass (5), characterized in that the shelf (2) is designed to be movable relative to a holding and / or cladding device (4) which at least partially surrounds the retainer (3) and the shelf (2) for the purpose of inserting the champagne glass (5) into the champagne glass holder (1), and that the retainer (3) is arranged in a fixed position relative to the holding and / or cladding device (4) when the champagne glass (5) is inserted. Champagne glass holder (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that the support base (2) is designed to be lowerable. Champagne glass holder (1) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the support base (2) is adjustable between • a lower insertion position, in which the champagne glass (5) can be inserted into and / or removed from the champagne glass holder (1), and • a higher fixing position, in which the foot (6) of the champagne glass (5) can be pressed against the retainer (3) by means of a spring force and / or can be brought close to the retainer (3) in a blocking manner, wherein the support base (2) is less spring-loaded in the insertion position compared to the fixing position. Champagne glass holder (1) according to claim 3, characterized in that the support base (2) can be locked in the insertion position. Champagne glass holder (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the foot (6) of the champagne glass (5) is pressed against the retainer (3) in the fixing position with a spring force adapted to the champagne glass holder (1). Champagne glass holder (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the adjustment of the support base (2) between the insertion position and the fixing position is carried out by means of a push-push mechanism. Champagne glass holder (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the movement of the storage base (2) is effected by means of an electrically driven actuator. Champagne glass holder (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the storage base (2) is arranged to be tiltable relative to the holding and / or cladding device (4). Champagne glass holder (1) according to claim 8, characterized in that, for the purpose of inserting the champagne glass (5), the base (6) of the champagne glass (5) can be inserted against a spring force in a position pivoted obliquely relative to a holding position against the tiltable support base (2) under the retainer (3), and that the base (6) of the champagne glass (5) is secured against sliding out under the retainer (3) by means of at least one blocking contour (10) and / or at least one blocking element when the support base (2) is moved into a substantially non-tilted position. Champagne glass holder (1) according to claim 9, characterized in that the blocking element is fixedly arranged relative to the retainer (3) and relative to the holding and / or covering device (4) surrounding the retainer (3) and the storage base (2).

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