Cup Holder Table Adapter with Segmented Holder for Space Reduction
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing cup holder-mounted tables for vehicles have complex shapes and require significant space, complicating design and storage.
Innovation Solution
A parking system for vehicles comprising a support part, holder, and table, with a base, leg, and divider, featuring complementary guide elements for easy conversion between cup holder and table configurations, and a lightweight, simple design.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If complex adapters are used to attach tables to cup holders, then the table can be securely mounted, but the device complexity and space requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The holder is divided into separate functional components: a base that attaches to the cup holder, a leg that provides table support, and a divider that creates the cup holder recess. This segmentation allows each part to be simple in shape while collectively providing secure mounting functionality.
Solution Approach 2:
The holder base is designed with universal compatibility to attach to standard cup holders while serving multiple functions: providing structural support, creating the cup holder recess through the divider, and supporting the table leg. This multi-functionality eliminates the need for complex specialized adapters.
2Reliability
If complex adapters are used to attach tables to cup holders, then the table can be securely mounted, but the space requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The holder components are designed to nest within each other and within the cup holder space. The divider nests within the base, the leg connects to the base, and the entire assembly fits within the cup holder volume, minimizing space requirements while maintaining mounting security.
Solution Approach 2:
By segmenting the holder into compact functional parts rather than using a single complex adapter, the overall volume is reduced. Each segment performs a specific function with minimal material, and they assemble to provide secure mounting without requiring excessive space.
3Ease of manufacture
If simple holder design is used, then the production is simplified and storage is easier, but the adaptability between cup holder and table configurations may be compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The holder base is designed as a universal component that can function in multiple configurations. The same base with its divider and leg assembly can securely attach to cup holders and also support tables, providing configuration adaptability through simple, standardized geometry rather than complex adjustable mechanisms.
Solution Approach 2:
The holder allows dynamic reconfiguration between cup holder mode and table support mode through simple assembly and disassembly of the leg and divider components from the base. This dynamic adaptability is achieved through straightforward connection interfaces rather than complex adjustment mechanisms.
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AI summary
The parking system for a motor vehicle comprises a support part, a holder, and a table. The holder comprises a base (3) for a receptacle (8), a partition (2), and a leg (4) for supporting the table, wherein the partition (2) is attached to one side of the base (3) and the leg (4) is attached to the other side of the base (3). The table comprises a plate (6). The leg (4) and the table plate (6) are removably connectable. The support part comprises a receptacle (8). The receptacle (8) and the partition (2) comprise a guide element (12) of the receptacle and a guide element (11) of the holder, respectively. These two guide elements are slidably connected to one another. When viewed in the direction of movement defined by the guide elements, all guide elements (11) of the holder project beyond the leg (4) in at least one direction. In the same view, the dimensions of the receptacle are equal to or greater than the dimensions of the leg (4).The individual components of the storage system can be combined in two configurations: a table configuration and a cup holder configuration.