CN217396351U

CN217396351U - Cup holder structure

Info

Publication number: CN217396351U
Application number: CN202221257156.4U
Authority: CN
Inventors: 蔡昌炎; 桂敬波
Original assignee: Shanghai Yanfeng Jinqiao Automotive Trim Systems Co Ltd
Current assignee: Shanghai Yanfeng Jinqiao Automotive Trim Systems Co Ltd
Priority date: 2022-05-24
Filing date: 2022-05-24
Publication date: 2022-09-09
Anticipated expiration: 2032-05-24

Abstract

The utility model relates to a saucer structure, include: a housing providing at least one receiving cavity; the cover body is accommodated in the accommodating cavity and slides between a first position and a second position relative to the shell; and the locking mechanism comprises a clasping spring which is respectively connected with the shell and the cover body, the clasping spring is set to be switched between a pre-tightening state and a loosening state, the clasping spring is switched to the loosening state so as to enable the cover body to slide between a first position and a second position, and the clasping spring is switched to the pre-tightening state so as to enable the cover body to be limited at the first position, the second position or any position between the first position and the second position. The utility model discloses a saucer structure through embracing the switching of spring between pretension state and lax state, makes the lid restriction optional position between primary importance, second position and primary importance and second position or make the lid slide between primary importance and second position for the casing, and its structure is simpler, and can not produce the abnormal sound.

Description

Cup holder structure

Technical Field

The utility model relates to a vehicle interior parts field, more specifically relates to a cup holder structure.

Background

In a vehicle, a lifting cup holder for holding a cup is generally provided at a position intermediate between a driver seat and a passenger seat. The existing lifting cup holders are mostly of a graded adjustment structure, the structure is complex, even stepless lifting cup holders are also roughly divided into two types, one type is usually provided with a plurality of sets of gear and rack mechanisms on the side wall of the cup holder, but the structure is complex, and the radial space is large; one type uses a ratchet structure at the bottom of the cup holder, but the ratchet structure is limited by the number of the one-way ratchets, only can provide bearing at limited positions, namely multi-stage bearing, and certain abnormal sound can be generated due to the intermittent meshing of the ratchets, and the abnormal sound needs to be eliminated by adding a buffer part.

SUMMERY OF THE UTILITY MODEL

An object of the utility model is to provide a cup holder structure, its simple structure just can not produce the abnormal sound.

The utility model provides a cup holder structure, include:

a housing providing at least one receiving cavity;

the cover body is accommodated in the accommodating cavity and slides between a first position and a second position relative to the shell;

the locking mechanism comprises a clasping spring which is respectively connected with the shell and the cover body, the clasping spring is set to be switched between a pre-tightening state and a loosening state, the clasping spring is switched to the loosening state so that the cover body slides between the first position and the second position, and the clasping spring is switched to the pre-tightening state so that the cover body is limited to the first position, the second position or any position between the first position and the second position.

Furthermore, the locking mechanism further comprises a gear which is coaxial with the embracing spring, a rack which extends along the sliding direction is arranged on the cover body, and the gear is meshed with the rack.

Furthermore, the locking mechanism further comprises a sleeve fixedly connected with the gear, and the wrap spring is sleeved outside the sleeve.

Further, when the clasping spring is in a pre-tightening state, the clasping spring clasps the sleeve to limit the rotation of the gear.

Further, when the cover body slides between the first position and the second position, the rack drives the gear and the sleeve to rotate, so that the holding spring is switched from the pre-tightening state to the loosening state.

Furthermore, the locking mechanism further comprises a damper arranged in the sleeve, one end of the damper is fixedly connected with the shell, and the other end of the damper is connected with the sleeve.

Further, an unlocking mechanism is provided to return the cover to the first position from the second position or any position between the first position and the second position.

Further, the unlocking mechanism comprises a connecting rod, and the connecting rod is arranged to push the tail end of the clasping spring so that the clasping spring is switched from the pre-tightening state to the loosening state.

Further, the unlocking mechanism further comprises a button arranged on the shell, the button is connected with the connecting rod, and the connecting rod responds to the pressing of the button so as to enable the holding spring to be switched from the pre-tightening state to the loosening state.

Further, the link is configured to rotate or move in response to the pressing of the button.

The utility model discloses a saucer structure through embracing the switching of spring between pretension state and lax state, makes the lid restriction optional position between primary importance, second position and primary importance and second position or make the lid slide between primary importance and second position for the casing, and its structure is simpler, and can not produce the abnormal sound.

Drawings

Fig. 1A is a schematic structural diagram of a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 1B is an interior schematic view of the vehicle of FIG. 1A;

fig. 2A-2D are schematic views illustrating a process of placing a cup in a cup holder structure according to an embodiment of the present invention;

3A-3D are schematic diagrams of the process of removing a cup from the cup holder structure according to the embodiment of the invention;

fig. 4A is a schematic view of a cup holder structure according to an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 4B is an exploded view of FIG. 4A;

fig. 5A is a schematic structural diagram of a locking mechanism of a cup holder structure according to an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 5B is an exploded view of FIG. 5A;

fig. 5C is a schematic structural view of the locking mechanism according to the embodiment of the present invention fixed to the housing;

fig. 6A is a schematic structural diagram of an unlocking mechanism according to an embodiment of the present invention;

fig. 6B is a schematic view of a positional relationship of the locking mechanism and the unlocking mechanism according to an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 6C is an enlarged view of section I of FIG. 6B;

FIG. 6D is a cross-sectional view of the locking mechanism of FIG. 6B;

fig. 7A is a schematic structural view of a cup holder structure according to an embodiment of the present invention in a second position;

FIG. 7B is an enlarged view of section II of FIG. 7A;

FIG. 7C is a cross-sectional view of the locking mechanism of FIG. 7A;

FIG. 8A is a schematic view of a cup holder structure according to an embodiment of the present invention in a position between a second position and a first position;

fig. 8B is an enlarged view of the section III of fig. 8A.

Detailed Description

The following description of the preferred embodiments of the present invention will be made with reference to the accompanying drawings.

As shown in fig. 1A and 1B, the vehicle V of the embodiment of the present invention includes a cup holder structure 100, which is located between the driver seat and the front passenger seat and used for placing a cup.

The cup holder structure 100 comprises a housing 10 and a cover 20, wherein the cover 20 is slidable relative to the housing 10 between a first position and a second position, and in the first position, a top surface of the cover 20 is flush with the housing 10, as shown in fig. 2A; when a cup C needs to be placed in the cup holder structure 100, the cup C is first placed on the cover body 20, as shown in fig. 2B; then, under the action of external force of the hand, the cup C and the cover body 20 slide down together to a second position relative to the housing 10, as shown in fig. 2C; when the hand is released, the cup C will stay in the housing 10, and the cover 20 is at the second position or any position between the first position and the second position, as shown in fig. 2D.

When it is desired to remove the cup C from the position shown in fig. 3A, the cup C is first taken out by hand, as shown in fig. 3B; after removal, the cover 20 is now still located within the housing 10, as shown in fig. 3C; then, the unlocking mechanism on the housing 10 is pressed, and the cover 20 is returned to the first position, as shown in fig. 3D.

To achieve the above function, as shown in fig. 4A and 4B, an embodiment of the present invention provides a cup holder structure 100, which includes a housing 10, a cover 20, and a locking mechanism 50, where the housing 10 provides at least one accommodating cavity 14, the cover 20 is accommodated in the accommodating cavity 14 and slides between a first position and a second position relative to the housing 10, the locking mechanism 50 includes a clasping spring 54 (shown in fig. 5A and 5B) connected to the housing 10 and the cover 20, respectively, the clasping spring 54 is configured to switch between a pre-tightening state and a loosening state, the clasping spring 54 is switched to the loosening state to slide the cover 20 between the first position and the second position, and the clasping spring 54 is switched to the pre-tightening state to restrain the cover 20 at the first position, the second position, or at any position between the first position and the second position.

The case 10 includes an upper case 11, a front case 12 and a rear case 13, the front case 12 and the rear case 13 are split with each other and form an accommodation chamber 14, and the upper case 11 is covered on the front case 12 and the rear case 13. The accommodation chamber 14 has an opening 15 formed on the upper case 11.

The cover 20 includes a cover 21 and a sliding frame 22, the cover 21 is fixed on the sliding frame 22, the sliding frame 22 is slidably connected to the casing 10 to slide between a first position and a second position relative to the casing 10, and when the cover 20 is located at the first position, the cover 21 covers the opening 15 and is flush with the upper casing 11, so as to maintain an aesthetic appearance.

In an alternative embodiment, guide slots (not shown) are provided in both the front housing 12 and the rear housing 13, and a projection (not shown) is provided on the carriage 22 that mates with the guide slot 16, and slides into the guide slots, thereby slidably coupling the carriage 22 to the front and rear housings and between the first and second positions.

The carriage 22 is provided with a rack 23 extending in the sliding direction.

As shown in fig. 5A and 5B, the locking mechanism 50 further includes a gear 56, a shaft 51, a base 52 and a sleeve 55 coaxially disposed with the holding spring 54, the gear 56 is engaged with the rack 23, the sleeve 55 is fixedly connected with the gear 56, the holding spring 54 is sleeved outside the base 52 and the sleeve 55, the holding spring 54 has a first end 541 and a second end 542, the first end 541 is fixed on the base 52, and the shaft 51 sequentially passes through the base 52, the sleeve 55 and the gear 56 and is fixed on the housing 10, so that the locking mechanism 50 is fixed on the front housing 12 and can rotate around the shaft 51, as shown in fig. 5C.

When the clasping spring 54 is in a pre-tensioned state, it clasps the sleeve 55 to restrict the gear 56 from rotating counterclockwise. When the cover 20 slides between the first position and the second position, the rack 23 rotates the gear 56 and the sleeve 55, so that the holding spring 54 is switched from the pre-tightening state to the loosening state.

The locking mechanism 50 may further include a damper 53 disposed within the sleeve 55 and rotatable with the sleeve 55 about the shaft 51, the damper 53 having one end fixed to the base 52 and the other end connected to the sleeve 55. The damper 53 can damp and reduce abnormal noise.

The cup holder structure 100 further includes a coil spring assembly 40 including a reel 41 and a coil spring 42 wound around the reel 41, wherein the reel 41 is fixed to the cover 20, and one end of the coil spring 42 is fixed to the housing 10. The coil spring 42 functions to provide an upward movement force to the cover 20 after it is lowered.

The cup holder structure 100 further includes an unlocking mechanism 30 for switching the clasping spring 54 from the pre-tensioned state to the relaxed state, thereby returning the lid 20 to the first position from the second position or any position between the first position and the second position.

As shown in fig. 6A-6C, the unlocking mechanism 30 includes a link 34 for pushing a second end 542 (i.e., a tip end) of the wrap spring 54 to switch the wrap spring 54 from the pre-tensioned state to the relaxed state.

The unlocking mechanism 30 further includes a button 31 provided on the housing 10 and connected to a link 34 which is responsive to depression of the button 31 to switch the clasping spring 54 from the pre-tensioned state to the relaxed state.

In particular, the link 34 is configured to rotate or move in response to the pressing of the button.

In one possible embodiment, the unlocking mechanism 30 includes a button 31, a pressing rod 32, a spring 33, a connecting rod 34 and a torsion spring 35, wherein the connecting rod 34 is defined on the housing 10 through a torsion spring shaft, the torsion spring 35 is wound on the torsion spring shaft 36, the connecting rod 34 can rotate around the torsion spring shaft 36, one end of the connecting rod 34 is positioned below and in separable contact with the second end of the holding spring 54, the other end of the connecting rod is connected with one end of the pressing rod 32, the other end of the pressing rod 32 is connected with the button 31, the spring 33 is arranged below the button 31, and when the button 31 is pressed, the pressing rod 32 drives the pressing rod 32 to move downwards, the pressing rod 32 enables the connecting rod 34 to rotate around the torsion spring shaft 36, one end of the pressing rod is in contact with the second end 542 of the holding spring 54 and moves upwards, and thereby the holding spring 54 is switched from a pre-tightening state to a loosening state; the button 31 is then reset by the action of the spring 33.

The working principle of the cup holder structure 100 is as follows:

as shown in fig. 6B and 6C, when the cover 20 is in the first position, the outer cover 21 is flush with the upper housing 11 for aesthetic purposes, and the holding spring 54 is under a pre-tightening state and tightly hooped on the outer surface of the sleeve 55 to limit the rotation thereof, as shown in fig. 6D, the spring force of the coil spring 42 is the same as the pre-tightening force of the holding spring 54, and the sliding frame 22 does not slide; as shown in fig. 7A and 7B, when the outer cover 21 is subjected to the external force F, the sliding frame 22 slides downward, due to the engagement between the rack 23 and the gear 56, the rack 23 moves downward to drive the gear 56 to rotate counterclockwise, and then the sleeve 55 is driven to rotate counterclockwise synchronously against the force exerted by the clasping spring 54 on the sleeve 55, so that the clasping spring 54 opens, the inner diameter increases, the second end 542 of the clasping spring 54 also lifts relative to the connecting rod 34, and a gap G is formed between the second end 542 of the clasping spring 54 and the surface of the sleeve 55, as shown in fig. 7C, the contact area between the clasping spring 54 and the sleeve 55 decreases, the friction force also decreases, the clasping spring 54 is in a loose state, and the outer cover 21 can further move downward to the second position, and in the process, the coil spring 42 is elongated; as shown in fig. 8A and 8B, when the external force disappears, due to the pulling force of the coil spring 42, the sliding frame 22 will move upward, so as to drive the gear 56 to rotate clockwise, the gear 56 drives the sleeve 55 to rotate clockwise, the sleeve 55 drives the holding spring 54 to rotate clockwise, so as to reduce the inner diameter of the holding spring 54, reduce the gap between the second end 542 and the sleeve 55, increase the contact area, increase the holding force, prevent the sliding frame 22 from sliding upward, when the holding force is the same as the pulling force of the coil spring 42, the holding spring 54 is in a pre-tightening state, the sliding frame 22 will not move any more, and the outer cover 21 stops between the second position and the first position; after the button 32 is pressed, the button 31 drives the pressing rod 32 to move downwards, the pressing rod 32 presses one end of the connecting rod 34 to move downwards, the connecting rod 34 moves clockwise, one end, close to the holding spring 54, of the connecting rod 34 drives the second end 542 of the holding spring 54 to move upwards, the holding spring 54 rotates anticlockwise, accordingly, the opening inner diameter of the holding spring 54 is gradually increased, the contact area and pressure between the holding spring 54 and the sleeve 55 are reduced, friction force between the holding spring 54 and the sleeve 55 is reduced, the holding spring 54 is in a loose state, the pulling force of the coil spring 42 is larger than the friction force between the holding spring 54 and the sleeve 55, the sliding frame 22 moves upwards under the effect of the coil spring 42, and the outer cover 21 returns to the first position.

The utility model discloses saucer structure through embracing the switching of spring 54 between pretension state and relaxation state, makes lid 20 restrict the optional position between primary importance, secondary importance and primary importance and secondary importance or make lid 20 slide between primary importance and secondary importance for casing 10, and its structure is simpler, and can not produce the abnormal sound.

It is noted that the present invention (e.g., the inventive concept, etc.) has been described in the specification of this patent document and/or illustrated in the drawings in accordance with exemplary embodiments; embodiments of the present invention have been presented by way of example only, and are not intended as limitations on the scope of the invention. The construction and/or arrangement of the elements of the inventive concept as embodied in the present invention, as described in the specification and/or illustrated in the drawings, is illustrative only. Although exemplary embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail in this patent document, it is readily understood by those of ordinary skill in the art that equivalents, modifications, variations, and the like of the subject matter of the exemplary embodiments and alternative embodiments are possible and are considered to be within the scope of the present invention; all such subject matter (e.g., modifications, variations, embodiments, combinations, equivalents, etc.) is intended to be included within the scope of this invention. It should also be noted that various/other modifications, changes, substitutions, equivalents, variations, omissions, and the like may be made in the configuration and/or arrangement of the exemplary embodiments (e.g., in the concept, design, structure, arrangement, form, assembly, construction, means, function, system, process/method, steps, sequence of process/method steps, operation, operating conditions, properties, materials, compositions, combinations, and the like) without departing from the scope of the present invention; all such subject matter (e.g., modifications, variations, embodiments, combinations, equivalents, etc.) are intended to be included within the scope of this invention. The scope of the present application is not intended to be limited to the particular embodiments of the subject matter (e.g., the details, structure, functions, materials, acts, steps, sequences, systems, results, etc.) described in the specification and/or drawings of this patent document. It is contemplated that the claims of this patent document will be properly interpreted to cover the full scope of the inventive subject matter (e.g., including any and all such modifications, variations, embodiments, combinations, equivalents, etc.); it is to be understood that the terminology used in the patent document is for the purpose of providing a description of the subject matter of the exemplary embodiments, and is not intended to limit the scope of the invention.

It is also noted that, in accordance with the exemplary embodiments, the present invention may include conventional techniques (e.g., techniques implemented and/or integrated in exemplary embodiments, modifications, variations, combinations, equivalents), or may include any other suitable techniques (now and/or in the future), having the capability to perform the functions and processes/operations described in the specification and/or illustrated in the figures. All such techniques (e.g., techniques implemented in embodiments, modifications, variations, combinations, equivalents, etc.) are deemed to be within the scope of the present invention as defined by the present patent document.

Claims

1. A cup holder structure, comprising:

a housing providing at least one receiving cavity;

2. The cup holder structure according to claim 1, wherein the locking mechanism further comprises a gear arranged coaxially with the clasping spring, and a rack extending in the sliding direction is provided on the cover body, and the gear is engaged with the rack.

3. The cup holder structure according to claim 2, wherein the locking mechanism further comprises a sleeve fixedly connected with the gear, and the wrap spring is sleeved outside the sleeve.

4. A cup holder structure according to claim 3, wherein when the clasping spring is in a pre-tensioned state, the clasping spring clasps the sleeve to restrict rotation of the gear.

5. A cup holder structure according to claim 3, wherein when the cover slides between the first position and the second position, the rack gear rotates the gear and the sleeve to shift the clasping spring from the pre-tensioned state to the relaxed state.

6. A cup holder structure according to claim 3, wherein the locking mechanism further comprises a damper disposed within the sleeve, one end of the damper being fixedly connected to the housing and the other end being connected to the sleeve.

7. A cup holder structure according to claim 1, further comprising an unlocking mechanism arranged to return said cover to said first position from said second position or any position between said first position and said second position.

8. The cup holder structure of claim 7, wherein the unlocking mechanism comprises a linkage configured to push a distal end of the clasping spring to switch the clasping spring from the pre-tensioned state to the relaxed state.

9. The cup holder structure of claim 8, wherein the unlocking mechanism further comprises a button disposed on the housing, the button being coupled to the linkage, the linkage being responsive to depression of the button to switch the clasping spring from the pre-tensioned state to the relaxed state.

10. A cup holder structure according to claim 9, wherein the link is arranged to rotate or move in response to depression of the button.