Car cup holder

Abstract

This invention provides a vehicle cup holder that can hold smartphones and other devices upright. [Solution] The vehicle cup holder 10 comprises a cup storage section 11, a cup holding member 12 provided inside the cup storage section 11, and a cover 13 covering the upper end of the cup storage section 11. The front surface of the cup holding member 11 has a semicircular cutout 12A and a pair of first flat sections 12B. An inner member 14 is provided inside the cover 13. When the cover 13 is erected in front of the cup storage section 11 and the upper end of the cup storage section 11 is opened, a second flat section 14A is formed on the rear side of the inner member 14, facing the first flat section 12B.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a vehicle cup holder.

Background Art

[0002] A vehicle cup holder is a member that forms a storage space for a beverage cup, a beverage bottle, etc. inside a vehicle (for example, Patent Document 1). According to the vehicle cup holder, even in a vehicle that vibrates during driving, a beverage cup, a beverage bottle, etc. will not fall over.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] In recent years, due to the spread of smartphones, the need for a storage space for smartphones and the like inside vehicles has been increasing. Therefore, it is desirable that a vehicle cup holder can accommodate a smartphone or the like by propping it up.

[0005] Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a vehicle cup holder that can accommodate a smartphone or the like by propping it up.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0006] The vehicle cup holder according to the present invention comprises a cup storage section, a cup holding member provided within the cup storage section, and a cover covering the upper end of the cup storage section. One side of the cup holding member has a semicircular notch and a pair of first flat sections. An inner member is provided inside the cover. When the cover is erected on one side of the cup storage section, opening the upper end of the cup storage section, a second flat section opposite to the first flat section is formed on the other side of the inner member. [Effects of the Invention]

[0007] According to the vehicle cup holder of the present invention, a smartphone or the like can be stored upright. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0008] [Figure 1] This is a perspective view showing the rear center console box according to the embodiment. [Figure 2] This is a plan view showing a cup holder, which is an example of an embodiment. [Figure 3] This is a cross-sectional view AA in Figure 2. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0009] An example of an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail below. In the following description, specific shapes, materials, directions, numerical values, etc., are examples provided to facilitate understanding of the present invention and can be appropriately modified according to the application, purpose, specifications, etc.

[0010] An example of an embodiment, the cup holder 10, will be described using Figures 1 to 3.

[0011] The cup holder 10 is a component that forms a storage space for beverage cups, beverage bottles, etc., inside the vehicle. With the cup holder 10, beverage cups, beverage bottles, etc., will not tip over in the vehicle, which vibrates while driving. Furthermore, as will be described in detail later, the cup holder 10 can also be used to store smartphones, etc., upright.

[0012] The vehicle in this embodiment is, for example, a four-wheeled passenger car. However, the vehicle of the present invention is not limited to four-wheeled vehicles, and may be, for example, a railway vehicle or the like. Furthermore, the four-wheeled vehicle of the present invention is not limited to passenger cars, and may be a bus, a truck or the like or the like.

[0013] In the following, each component may be described according to the vehicle's longitudinal direction, vehicle width direction, and vehicle height direction. Furthermore, the vehicle's longitudinal direction may be described using either the front or rear side. In addition, the vehicle's width direction may be described using either the left or right side.

[0014] As shown in Figure 1, the cup holder 10 of this embodiment is provided, for example, at the front end of the rear center console box 103, which is located between the seats 102 of the rear seats 101. However, the cup holder of the present invention is not limited to this, and may be provided, for example, in the armrest of the rear seat, in the front center console box located between the driver's seat and the passenger seat, etc.

[0015] The rear center console box 103 is a storage space whose upper end is covered by a box cover 104. The box cover 104 rotates towards the rear on its rear end as an axis, thereby standing upright at the rear of the rear center console box 103 and opening the upper end of the rear center console box 103. The box cover 104 can be rotated by pressing a push knob 105 provided at the front end of the box cover 104.

[0016] A pair of armrests 106 are provided above the rear center console box 103. The armrests 106 are housed in the space between the backrests of the seats 102. The armrests 106 rotate forward on their lower ends to assume a nearly horizontal position. This allows occupants seated in the seats 102 to rest their elbows on the armrests 106.

[0017] As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the cup holder 10 includes a cup housing portion 11, a cup holding member 12 provided in the cup housing portion 11, a cover 13 closing the upper end portion of the cup housing portion 11, an inner member 14 constituting the inside of the cover 13, and a support member 15 rotatably supporting the inner member 14, the details of which will be described later.

[0018] The cup housing portion 11 is a space for housing a beverage cup, a beverage bottle, a smartphone, an in-vehicle remote control, a portable game machine, an electronic smoking device, a tobacco case, etc. The in-vehicle remote control includes a remote control for audio equipment, car navigation, and an air conditioner. The cup housing portion 11 is a space with an open upper end portion. Note that the cup housing portion 11 is a space independent of the above-described rear center console box 103. The cup housing portion 11 houses the inner member 14, the support member 15, and the cup holding member 12. Also, the upper end portion of the cup housing portion 11 is covered with the cover 13.

[0019] The cup holding member 12 is a member for holding a beverage cup, a beverage bottle, a smartphone, an in-vehicle remote control, a portable game machine, an electronic smoking device, a tobacco case, etc. in the cup housing portion 11. The cup holding member 12 is housed in the rear portion of the cup housing portion 11. A notch portion 12A and a pair of first flat portions 12B are formed on the front surface of the cup holding member 12. Also, a third flat portion 12C is formed on the left side surface of the cup holding member 12.

[0020] The notch portion 12A is formed in a semi-circular shape. According to the notch portion 12A, the rear portion of a beverage cup, a beverage bottle, etc. can be held. Thereby, in the space formed by the notch portion 12A and the second flat portion 14A of the inner member 14 described later, a beverage cup, a beverage bottle, etc. can be housed. When holding a cup with a handle, it is housed so that the handle is located in the front left of the notch portion 12A.

[0021] Also, according to the notch portion 12A, an electronic smoking device, a tobacco case, etc. can be housed.

[0022] The first flat portion 12B is formed on each of the left and right sides of the notch portion 12A. According to the first flat portion 12B, the rear portions of a smartphone, an in-vehicle remote control, and a portable game machine can be held. Thus, in the space formed by the first flat portion 12B and the second flat portion 14A of the inner member 14 described later, a smartphone, an in-vehicle remote control, a portable game machine, etc. can be accommodated.

[0023] According to the third flat portion 12C, the right side surface of an electronic cigarette device, a tobacco case, etc. can be held. Thus, in the space formed by the third flat portion 12C and the left inner side surface 14B of the inner member 14, an electronic cigarette device, a tobacco case, etc. can be accommodated.

[0024] The cover 13 covers the upper end portion of the cup accommodating portion 11. The cover 13 has a cover body 13A that covers the upper end portion of the cup accommodating portion 11 and a front panel 13B that constitutes the front surface of the rear center console box 103. An inner member 14 is provided inside the cover 13. The inner member 14 is supported by a support member 15 so as to be rotatable about the vehicle width direction axis. Thus, the cover 13 and the inner member 14 are configured to be rotatable about the vehicle width direction axis. The cover 13 can be rotated by pushing a push knob 16 provided at the rear end portion of the cover 13.

[0025] When the cover 13 covers the upper end portion of the cup accommodating portion 11 (hereinafter referred to as when the cover is closed), the cover body 13A covers the upper end portion of the cup accommodating portion 11, and the front panel 13B constitutes the front surface of the rear center console box 103. When the cover 13 opens the upper end portion of the cup accommodating portion 11 (hereinafter referred to as when the cover is open), the cover body 13A stands upright on the front side of the cup accommodating portion 11, and the front panel 13B enters below the cup accommodating portion 11.

[0026] The inner member 14 constitutes the inside of the cover 13. The inner member 14 is supported by a support member 15 so as to be rotatable about an axis in the vehicle width direction. When the cover is closed, the inner member 14, together with the cover body 13A, covers the upper end of the cup housing 11. When the cover is open, the inner member 14, together with the cover body 13A, stands upright on the front side of the cup housing 11. Also, when the cover is open, a second flat portion 14A is formed on the rear side of the inner member 14. The second flat portion 14A faces the first flat portion 12B when the cover is open.

[0027] The second flat portion 14A can hold the front end of a beverage cup, beverage bottle, etc. As a result, a beverage cup, beverage bottle, etc. can be accommodated in the space formed by the second flat portion 14A and the notch portion 12A of the cup holding member 12 described above.

[0028] Furthermore, the second flat section 14A allows for the placement of smartphones, car remote controls, and portable game consoles.

[0029] Furthermore, the second flat portion 14A allows for the storage of smartphones, car remote controls, portable game consoles, and the like in the space formed by the second flat portion 14A and the first flat portion 12B of the cup holding member 12.

[0030] Furthermore, the second flat portion 14A allows for the storage of electronic cigarette devices, cigarette boxes, etc., in the space formed by the second flat portion 14A, the left inner surface 14B, and the third flat portion 12C of the cup holding member 12.

[0031] The support member 15 rotatably supports the inner member 14 with respect to the vehicle width direction as its axis. The support member 15 is housed within the cup housing portion 11.

[0032] It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to the embodiments and their modifications described above, and various changes and improvements are possible within the scope of the claims of this application. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0033] 10 Cup holder, 11 Cup storage section, 12 Cup holding member, 12A Notch, 12B First flat section, 12C Third flat section, 13 Cover, 13A Cover body, 13B Front panel, 14 Inner member, 14A Second flat section, 14B Left inner side, 15 Support member, 101 Rear seat, 102 Seat, 103 Rear center console box, 104 Box cover, 105 Push knob, 106 Armrest

Claims

[Claim 1] It comprises a cup storage section, a cup holding member provided within the cup storage section, and a cover that covers the upper end of the cup storage section. One side surface of the cup-holding member is formed with a semicircular notch and a pair of first flat portions. An inner member is provided inside the cover. When the cover is erected on one side of the cup housing and the upper end of the cup housing is opened, a second flat portion is formed on the other side of the inner member, opposite to the first flat portion. Car cup holder.

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