Cup holder

The cup holder design with a tension spring ring and protrusions addresses size mismatches by providing stable cup retention and preventing spillage through adjustable fit and rounded tips.

JP3255792UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-13坂田 美純
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Authority / Receiving Office
JP · JP
Patent Type
Utility models
Current Assignee / Owner
坂田 美純
Filing Date
2026-03-09
Publication Date
2026-05-13

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

In-vehicle drink holders often fail to securely hold cups due to mismatched sizes, leading to shaking and potential spillage.

Method used

A cup holder design featuring a tension spring ring with protrusions and rounded tips, allowing adjustable fit and protection of the cup surface.

Benefits of technology

Stable cup retention during vehicle vibrations, accommodating various cup sizes and holder dimensions without spilling.

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Abstract

The present invention provides a cup holder that is placed in a drink holder in a vehicle to stabilize a cup placed in the drink holder, and that can stably hold a cup regardless of the size of the drink holder, the vibration or shaking of the vehicle, or the size of the cup. [Solution] The cup holder 1 consists of a ring-shaped tension spring 10a and a plurality of protrusions 10b provided on the tension spring. The plurality of protrusions are tension springs installed at equal intervals, and their tips are rounded. The tension springs and protrusions are provided to stabilize the cup and prevent it from shaking, and the tips of the protrusions are rounded so as not to damage the paper cup being held.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a holder for fixing a cup by installing it in an in-vehicle drink holder. In order to stabilize it so as not to shake, a tension spring and protrusions are provided. By rounding the tip of the protrusion, it is possible not to damage the paper cup.

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0002] Conventionally, in-vehicle drink holders for placing drinks are often provided in general vehicles. However, due to the size of the drink holder not matching the size of the cup or the drink holder being too deep, the cup placed in the drink holder may shake and the drink may spill.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0003] To solve the above problems, a tension spring formed in a ring shape and a plurality of protrusions are provided on the tension spring, and this holder is installed and used in a drink holder. Also, by rounding the tip of the protrusion, the surface of the cup held in the holder is not damaged.

Effects of the Invention

[0004] With the above configuration, regardless of the vibration or shaking of the vehicle and regardless of the size of the cup, the cup placed in the drink holder can be stably held. Also, by using a tension spring, it can be used regardless of the size of the drink holder and regardless of the size of the cup to be installed.

Brief Description of the Drawings

[0005] [Figure 1] Overall view of the cup holder [Figure 2] Enlarged view of the protrusion [Figure 3] View showing the use state of the cup holder [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0006] A base is constructed by forming a ring from a tension spring, and projections made of tension springs are arranged around it. The tension springs in the base are made expandable and contractible to match the size of the cup placed inside, and the projections are positioned to come into contact with the sides of the cup.

[0007] The tip of the aforementioned projection is rounded, and can be formed, for example, by gluing a seed bead to the tip of a tension spring.

[0008] To use it, place the holder at the bottom of the vehicle's drink holder and then place the cup containing the beverage inside it. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0009] 1 Holder 10a Base tension spring 10b Protrusion 10c Seed Beads 100 cups

Claims

1. A cup holder comprising a ring-shaped tension spring and the tension spring having multiple protrusions.

2. The cup holder according to claim 1 is characterized in that the plurality of protrusions are tension springs installed at equal intervals, and the tips of the protrusions are rounded.