DE102009017407A1 - Holding device i.e. cup holder, for beverage container utilized in motor vehicle, has retaining brackets forming retaining area for retaining container in operation position between brackets and container supporting surface of retainer part - Google Patents

Abstract

The device (1) has two retaining brackets (3, 4) pivotably mounted at a retainer part (2) e.g. center console (31). The brackets form a retaining area for retaining a beverage container (6) in an operation position between the brackets and a container supporting surface (5) of the retainer part. The brackets are formed with a spring element such that the brackets are tiltable from the operation position in same pivoting direction against the spring tension of the spring element in a non-usage position.

Description

The Invention relates to a holding device for beverage containers, especially cup holders for motor vehicles, with at one Retaining part pivotally mounted first and second headband according to the preamble of claim 1.

Such a holding device is from the DE 203 03 513 U1 known in which a holding part has two parallel brackets and pivoted into a non-use position in a housing or swung out of use for use. By means of a beverage container to be set, the headband can be pressed apart, so that between the brackets a parking space for the clamped between the legs of the headband beverage container is formed. Due to the swing-out headband beverage containers can be set with different diameters.

Of the Disadvantage of this known solution is that for the housing, which is the non-use position for the holding part represents, in the vehicle space is required, which is why only certain Fitting locations for this housing in question. However, this limits a free and needs-based choice of a Installation location for such a holding device in the vehicle one.

Furthermore, also describes the DE 199 59 991 C2 a holding device for beverage containers, which, for example, in a center console of a vehicle is retractable. The holding device consists of a container footprint and a support to form an L-shaped part, wherein for holding a beverage container a pivotable about a rotation axis mounted holding fork is provided.

Also this known holding device requires a space in the the holding device can be swung in when not in use, due to the required size of the L-shaped Part requires a relatively large volume.

task the invention is a holding device for beverage containers, in particular a cupholder for motor vehicles, with a holding part pivotally mounted first and second headband, in a position of use between itself and a Behälterabstützfläche of the holding part form a receiving space for receiving the beverage container, specify that requires only a small space and flexible and as required without limitation to different Installation locations can be provided in the vehicle.

These Task is solved by a holding device for Beverage container with the features of the claim 1.

at such a holding device according to the invention are the two brackets each with a spring element designed such that it from the use position in the same pivoting direction in each case against the spring tension of the prestressed spring element are pivotable in a non-use position, wherein the container support surface at least one inclined or approximately vertically oriented Side surface for the non-use position of the headband connects, in the two brackets from the position of use are pivotable, with the two brackets against each biased the spring tension of the spring elements in the non-use position are.

These Inventive holding device provides a one-piece and compact system, since only a small area as Container support surface is required, at the down, based on a on the Behälterabstützfläche standing beverage container, a side surface connects, in the two brackets for ingestion the non-use position are pivotable. This makes it possible regardless of a concrete surrounding design in the vehicle this holding device according to the invention to a variety of Places to attach, for reasons of comfort, in particular in terms of usability are optimal and also other functions in the Do not disturb or obstruct the vehicle.

The Inventive holding device can be suitable at the desired locations in the vehicle, eg. Eg at one Center console or behind a center armrest, also in the rear, surface integrated provided can be. Besides, it is also possible to use this invention Tray also form as a retrofit, for example. as Aufsteckteil or Aufschraubteil, what only a relative small flat, tilted or slightly curved surface is needed.

In an advantageous development, a first pivot position defining pivot limit stop for the first headband is provided, against which the headband from the non-use position under the spring tension of the prestressed spring elements together pivot into this first pivot position, said first pivot position for the first headband defines a first use position, and further blocking means are provided so as to block the pivotal movement of the second retaining bracket under the spring tension of the prestressed spring elements beyond the first pivot position in a second pivot position defining the use position for the second retaining bracket, so that together with the first retaining bracket in the first Pivoting position is formed a receiving space for a beverage container. Preferably, the headband in the non-use position by means of locking means are releasably held.

In order to is achieved that immediately after loosening the two brackets in the non-use position, the two brackets due swing the spring preload into a position of use, so that the opening formed thereby for receiving a beverage container with a smallest diameter is suitable.

at a particularly advantageous embodiment of the invention is the first retaining bracket for pivoting between the position of use and the non-use position by means of a rotation axis in the holding part stored. Furthermore, the first headband with a on connected to its axis of rotation sleeve connected relative to its Rotary axis over a given angle of rotation (α) is rotatable.

Preferably This is achieved by the fact that the axis of rotation of the first retaining clip having a rotation limiting means, and the socket with a predetermined rotation angle determining first and second stop is formed such that the first headband under the spring force of a prestressed tension spring with the first stop the rotation limiting means is pressed.

In order to becomes the first headband against its own axis of rotation biased by the tension spring, making it look like a rigidly connected to its axis of rotation retaining bracket for pivoting between the use position and the non-use position behaves. This also allows the receiving space in the use position for holding beverage containers with larger ones Diameters to enlarge. Preferably For this purpose, the blocking agent designed such that in the second pivot position of the second retaining bracket an axis of rotation of the second retaining clip and the axis of rotation of the first retaining clip block each other.

In order to it is possible with mutually blocked rotary axes the two headband against the first headband against Swing out the spring force of the preloaded tension spring so that a beverage container with larger Diameter can be used. Preferably, the tension spring stronger than the spring elements, which are designed as torsion springs be trained.

Ideally is the angle range in which the first bracket against the tension spring is movable, limited, according to a Development of the invention, the first and second stop on the Socket of the first retaining clip is designed such that from the blocked position of the two axes of rotation of the two brackets the first headband from the first pivot position against the spring force of the tension spring for enlargement the receiving space for a beverage container is pivotable, this pivotal movement through the second stop limited, which at the same time the maximum size determined the usable beverage container.

at Another embodiment of the invention is the first headband U-shaped with two legs, with its free Ends pivotally in the area of the container support surface and adjacent to the side surface for non-use position is arranged. Preferably, the second headband tongue-shaped and in the area of the container support surface arranged pivotally. This results in an optimal contour, around a cylindrical beverage container too hold.

Especially it is preferred in terms of an optimized inner contour of the Retaining clip, if the first and the second bracket are arranged relative to each other, that the second bracket in the non-use position between the two legs of the U-shaped first retaining bracket is located.

at a particularly advantageous embodiment of the invention is the second retaining bracket L-shaped, wherein the shorter part rotatably connected to the holding part is. The length of the shorter part corresponds to this of the L-shaped first retaining bracket approximately the width of the container support surface in the pivoting direction of the retaining clip. This is achieved that the second headband in the non-use position flush with the container support surface and the adjoining side surface lays. This leads to a narrow and extreme compact shape of the holding device.

Around to increase the ease of use, is for the Pivoting movement of the second retaining bracket in the position of use a damper element provided whereby a pleasant and achieved damped swinging both brackets becomes.

One secure holding of beverage containers with different diameters is thereby ensured that the first retaining bracket, the large diameter is swung out of beverage containers, longer is formed as the second bracket.

Finally, in a development of the invention for the formation of soft contact points for a beverage container, the mutually facing free ends of the headband provided with soft components, preferably encapsulated, adapted to adapt to approximately cylindrical drinks container are profiled accordingly.

The Invention will be described below with reference to an embodiment in detail with reference to the attached figures described. Show it:

1 a perspective view of a holding device according to the invention in the position of use with a beverage container,

2 a perspective view of the holding device according to 1 in a non-use situation,

3 a sectional view of the section II of the holding device according to 2 in the non-use position,

4 a sectional view of the section II of the holding device according to 2 in a half-open position the headband,

5 a sectional view of the section II-II of the holding device according to 1 in the position of use with a beverage container,

6 a top view of a holding device according to 1 in a position of use with beverage containers with different diameters,

7 an enlarged detail view of the holding device according to 1 in the non-use position,

8th a sectional view of the holding device in the non-use position in the plane of the axes of rotation of the headband according to section III-III after 3 , and

9 a sectional view of the holding device in the position of use in a transverse to the axes of rotation of the headband level according to section IV-IV 6 ,

The 1 and 2 show a holding device according to the invention 1 with one on a center console 31 a vehicle arranged holding part 2 , on which a first, U-shaped and with two thighs 3a trained headband 3 and a second, tongue-shaped headband 4 are rotatably mounted, wherein the first headband 3 longer than the second headband 4 is trained.

The two brackets 3 and 4 the holding device 1 to 1 are shown in a position of use, so that between the first headband 3 , the second headband 4 and a container support surface 5 on the holding part 2 a receiving space for a cylindrical beverage container 6 arises.

To 2 are both headband 3 and 4 in a non-use position, adding these retainers 3 and 4 simultaneously from the position of use in the direction of a side surface 8th of the holding part 2 be pivoted, this side surface inclined or approximately perpendicular to the Behälterabstützfläche 5 runs. in particular is from this 2 to recognize that the second tongue-shaped headband 4 centered with respect to the second, U-shaped retaining bracket 3 is arranged, ie between the two legs 3a runs. In this non-use position, the two brackets 3 and 4 by means of a person releasable locking button 20 held, as will be explained in more detail below.

The functioning of the in the 1 and 2 shown holding device according to the invention 1 for beverage containers 6 is determined by the 3 to 9 explained below.

The 3 to 5 show sectional views of the holding device 1 with different pivotal positions of the holding part 2 rotatably mounted headband 3 and 4 , where the 3 a section II after 2 . 5 a section II-II after 1 and 4 a section during a pivoting movement in the position of use after 5 shows. All cuts are in the same plane, symmetrical with respect to the fixture 1 ,

The 3 to 5 show a holding part 2 with an approximately rectangular cross-section, wherein the upper narrow side surface of the Behälterabstützfläche 5 represents. The two brackets 3 and 4 are each with a rotation axis 11 and 15 rotatably in the area of the container support surface 5 stored, with the axis of rotation 15 of the second retaining bracket 4 on the side of the holding part 2 is arranged, that of the side surface 8th opposite, while the axis of rotation 11 of the first retaining bracket 3 in the immediate vicinity of the side surface 8th is arranged so that this first headband 3 with slightly hockey stick-like free ends of the two legs 3a flush with this side surface 8th is einschwenkbar.

Furthermore, from these 3 to 5 the L-shape of the second retaining bracket 3 apparent, the shorter part of the base of the retaining clip 4 forms and with the axis of rotation 15 is connected and whose longer part is shorter than the first headband 3 , This L-shape of the second retaining bracket 4 is configured so that in the non-use position after 3 this headband 4 also flush with the container support surface 5 and the side surface 8th is applied. This is the free end of this second retaining bracket 4 overlapping on an arcuate, the both thighs 3a connecting part of the first retaining bracket 3 , Because the second headband 4 in the non-use position by means of a lock button 20 Locked in this position is due to the overlap of the first retaining bracket 3 through the second headband 4 also the first headband 3 fixed in the non-use position.

The lock button 20 is by a steel spring 21 pretensioned in a holder 22 is held. By manual operation of this lock button 20 becomes the second headband 4 and thus also the first retaining bracket 3 released or unlocked, which are each biased by torsion springs in the non-use position.

In the 7 and 8th are these torsion springs 7a and 7b to recognize, with the 7 a plan view of the inoperative position located holding device 1 and the 8th a section III-III after 3 , ie a section in the plane of the axis of rotation 11 of the first retaining bracket 3 and the axis of rotation 15 of the second retaining bracket 4 represents. According to these 7 and 8th is a torsion spring 7a on the axis of rotation 11 and another torsion spring 7b on the axis of rotation 15 arranged.

Under the bias of these two torsion springs 7a and 7b become the first headband 3 and the second headband 4 from the non-use position after 3 initially together in a first pivot position P1 according to 4 moves, with the first headband 3 due to a limit stop 9 in the middle area of its axis of rotation 11 (please refer 7 and 8th ) stops in this first pivot position P1, while the second bracket 4 according to 5 to a second pivot position P2 due to the prestressed torsion spring 7b by means of a damper element 19 (please refer 7 and 8th ) is dampened, in which the two axes of rotation 11 and 15 against each other due to blocking agents 10a and 10b be blocked against each other.

These blocking agents 10a and 10b are in accordance with the 3 to 5 as a slide guide with one on the axis of rotation 11 arranged cam disc 10a whose edge is a backdrop 24 and one on the axis of rotation 15 arranged another cam 10b with a first cam 25 and one substantially tangential to the axis of rotation 15 directed cam surface 26 educated.

During the movement of the second retaining clip 4 from the first pivot position P1 in its second pivot position P2 slides the first cam 25 the cam disk 10b on the backdrop area 24 the cam disk 10b until the cam surface 26 flush with the backdrop surface 24 abuts, causing the two axes of rotation 11 and 15 block each other. The two parallel surfaces 24 and 26 are in the first pivot position P1 of the first retaining bracket 3 and the second pivot position P2 of the second retaining bracket 4 so go along after that 5 define a first use position, approximately parallel to the longer part of the L-shape of the second retaining clip 4 directed.

The cam disk 10b has a second cam 27 on, who in the non-use position after 3 on a cam surface 28 is applied to prevent further rotation. This cam surface 28 forms together with the backdrop surface 24 the longer side surfaces of the trapezoidal cam plate 10a ,

In this first position of use after 5 can be a beverage container 6 be used with a first diameter d1, wherein the formation of soft contact points 29 and 30 the ends of the two brackets 3 and 4 with soft components 23 are overmoulded.

The first headband 3 is opposite to its own axis of rotation 11 by means of torsion springs designed as tension springs 14 in the direction of the second retaining clip 4 biased, so he faces this axis of rotation 11 is rotatable over a predetermined angular range α for receiving beverage containers with larger diameter than d1. These are the ends of the two legs 3a of the first retaining bracket 3 each with on the axis of rotation 11 mounted hollow cylindrical bushes 18 connected, as, from the 7 and 8th it can be seen in the hollow cylindrical part of the tension springs 14 take up.

To 9 is in the range of a hollow cylindrical bush 18 one with the axis of rotation 11 firmly connected bolt 16 as a rotation limiting means for the additional rotational movement of the first retaining clip 3 opposite his own axis of rotation 11 provided, wherein in this area the hollow cylindrical sleeve 18 with a first and second stop 12 and 13 is formed such that the tension springs 14 the first temple 3 biased by the spring force in the position in which the first end stop 12 on the bolt 16 is applied. This is true in any pivotal position of the first retaining clip 3 between the non-use position and the first pivot position P1 of the first retaining clip 3 , so that this is the first headband 3 like a quasi-rigid with its axis of rotation 11 connected headband behaves as the tension springs 14 much stronger than the torsion springs 7a and 7b are formed.

From the first position of use 9 can be the first headband 3 in the direction of Arrow A against the spring force of the prestressed tension springs 14 press on, for example, with a beverage container 6 having a larger diameter than d1 to such a beverage container 6 in the receiving space between the brackets 3 and 4 and the container support surface 5 use. In this case, the pivoting range α by the second stop 13 limited when swinging the first retaining clip 3 by the angle α at the bolt 16 strikes. In this position can be a beverage container 6 be recorded with a maximum diameter d3.

This can, as in the plan view 6 shown is beverage container 6 with diameters lying between values d1 and d3, the value d2 being between the minimum diameter d1 and the maximum diameter d3. The beverage containers 6 are each between investment points 29 and 30 on the soft components 23 held. The first headband 3 is longer than the second headband 4 to even in the fully swung out state of the first retaining bracket 3 a secure holder of the beverage container 6 sure. Therefore lies in the first position of use after 5 the investment point 29 of the first retaining bracket 3 slightly higher than the investment point 30 of the second retaining bracket 4 , In the fully swung out state of the first retaining bracket 3 then would the two investment points 29 and 30 to be at the same height.

For example, a beverage container 6 with a diameter greater than d1 again from the fixture 1 taken, the first headband 3 due to the bias of the tension springs 14 moved back in the direction of arrow B to its first pivot position P1.

This additional pivoting movement about the angle α can only according to the first position of use 5 done in which the first headband 3 in the first pivot position P1 and the second bracket 4 is in the second pivot position P2 and its two axes of rotation 11 and 15 be blocked each other. This allows a decoupling of the spring forces of the torsion springs 7a and 7b from the spring forces of the tension springs 14 , so that these two spring forces are independently configurable and tunable, so that the operating forces for folding and unfolding the headband 3 and 4 are low, but the biasing force of the tension springs 14 is large enough, as these are the holding power for the beverage containers 6 represents.

To the headband 3 and 4 from the first position of use after 5 or 9 again in the non-use position according to 2 or 3 To fold, it is only necessary that the second headband 4 from the pivot position P2 against the spring force of the torsion spring 7b in the direction of the first bracket 3 and from the pivot position P1 against the spring force of the torsion spring 7b in the non-use position after 3 is moved, in which an automatic lock by means of the lock button 20 and the steel spring 21 he follows.

So that the lock button 20 is actuated, is located in the second bracket 4 a corresponding opening through which the lock button 20 with the steel spring 21 is connected, as in the 2 and 3 is shown. To realize such a lock, other solutions are conceivable, for example with a slider instead of the locking button 20 at the same time covering the required opening so that it is no longer visible from the outside.

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holder

2

holding part

3

first headband

3a

Leg of the first retaining bracket 3

4

second headband

5

Behälterabstützfläche

6

beverage containers

7a

Spring element for the first retaining bracket 3

7b

Spring element for second retaining bracket 4

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side surface for non-use location

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Swivel limiting stop

10a

blocking agent

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blocking agent

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Rotary axis of the first retaining bracket 3

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first attack

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second attack

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tension spring

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Rotary axis of the second retaining bracket 4

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Bolt on the axis of rotation 11

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shorter part of the L-shaped second retaining bracket 4

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hollow cylindrical Rifle

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damper element

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lock button

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steel spring

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Holder for steel spring 21

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soft components

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Sliding surface on the blocking agent 10a

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first cam on the blocking agent 10b

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Cam surface on the blocking agent 10b

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second cam on the blocking agent 10b

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Cam surface on the blocking agent 10a

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Investment point on the first bracket 3

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Investment point on the second bracket 4

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center console

P1

first pivotal position

P2

second pivotal position

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Cited patent literature

• - DE 20303513 U1 [0002]
• - DE 19959991 C2 [0004]

Claims (18)

Holding device ( 1 ) for beverage containers ( 6 ), in particular cup holders for motor vehicles, with on a holding part ( 2 ) pivotally mounted first and second retaining bracket ( 3 . 4 ), which in a position of use between itself and a container support surface ( 5 ) of the holding part ( 2 ) a receiving space for receiving a beverage container ( 6 ), characterized in that - the two retaining clips ( 3 . 4 ) each with a spring element ( 7a . 7b ) are formed such that they from the position of use in the same pivoting direction in each case against the spring tension of the prestressed spring element ( 7a . 7b ) are pivotable into a non-use position, and - to the container support surface ( 5 ) at least one inclined or approximately vertically oriented side surface ( 8th ) for the non-use position of the headband ( 3 . 4 ), in which both retaining clips ( 3 . 4 ) from the position of use in each case against the spring tension of the spring elements ( 7a . 7b ) are pivotable. Holding device according to claim 1, characterized in that - a pivoting limit stop defining a first pivot position (P1) ( 9 ) for the first retaining bracket ( 3 ), - the retaining clips ( 3 . 4 ) from the non-use position under the spring tension of the prestressed spring elements ( 7a . 7b ) are pivotable together in the first pivot position (P1), which for the first bracket ( 3 ) defines a first position of use, and - blocking means ( 10a . 10b ) are provided such that the pivoting movement of the second retaining clip ( 4 ) under the spring tension of the preloaded spring element ( 7b ) beyond the first pivot position (P1) in a second pivot position (P2), which for the second bracket ( 4 ) defines the position of use and together with the first retaining bracket ( 3 ) in its first pivot position (P1) a receiving space for a beverage container ( 6 ). Holding device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that - for pivoting the first retaining bracket ( 3 ) between the position of use and the non-use position of the first headband ( 3 ) by means of a rotation axis ( 11 ) in the holding part ( 2 ), and - the first retaining clip ( 3 ) with one on its axis of rotation ( 11 ) mounted socket ( 18 ) connected relative to its axis of rotation ( 11 ) is rotatable over a predetermined angle of rotation (α). Holding device according to claim 3, characterized in that - the axis of rotation ( 11 ) of the first retaining clip ( 3 ) a rotation limiting means ( 16 ), and - the socket ( 18 ) determines a predetermined rotation angle (α) determining first and second stop ( 12 . 13 ) such that the first retaining clip ( 3 ) under the spring force of at least one prestressed tension spring ( 14 ) with the first stop ( 12 ) against the rotation limiting means ( 16 ) is pressed. Holding device according to claim 3 or 4, characterized in that the blocking means ( 10a . 10b ) are designed such that in the second pivot position (P2) of the second retaining bracket ( 4 ) a rotation axis ( 15 ) of the second retaining clip ( 4 ) and the axis of rotation ( 11 ) of the first retaining clip ( 3 ) block each other. Holding device according to claim 5, characterized in that the first and second stop ( 12 . 13 ) on the socket ( 18 ) of the first retaining clip ( 3 ) are formed such that from the blocked position of the two axes of rotation ( 11 . 15 ) of the first and second retaining bracket ( 3 . 4 ) the first retaining bracket ( 3 ) from the first pivot position (P1) against the spring force of the tension spring ( 14 ) for enlarging the receiving space for a beverage container ( 6 ) is pivotable, said pivoting movement by the second stop ( 13 ) is limited. Holding device according to one of claims 3 to 6, characterized in that the spring elements ( 7a . 7b ) of the two retaining clips ( 3 . 4 ) weaker than the tension spring ( 14 ) are formed. Holding device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the first retaining clip ( 3 ) Is U-shaped, wherein the free ends of the legs ( 3a ) pivotable in the area of the container support surface ( 2 ) and adjacent to the side surface ( 8th ) are arranged for non-use position. Holding device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the second retaining bracket ( 4 ) is tongue-shaped and in the region of the Behälterabstützfläche ( 5 ) is arranged pivotably. Holding device according to claim 9, characterized in that the first and the second retaining bracket ( 3 . 4 ) are arranged relative to each other such that the second retaining bracket ( 4 ) in the non-use position between the two legs ( 3a ) of the U-shaped first retaining clip ( 3 ) lies. Holding device according to claim 9 or 10, characterized in that the second retaining bracket ( 4 ) Is L-shaped, with the shorter part ( 17 ) rotatably with the holding part ( 2 ) connected is. Holding device according to claim 11, characterized in that the length of the shorter part ( 17 ) of the L-shaped second retaining bracket ( 4 ) approximately the width of the container support surface ( 5 ) in the pivoting direction of the second retaining clip ( 4 ) corresponds. Holding device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that for the pivoting movement of the second holding bracket ( 4 ) for the pivoting movement into the position of use a damper element ( 19 ) is provided. Holding device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that as a spring element ( 7a . 7b ) for the headband ( 3 . 4 ) is provided in each case a torsion spring. Holding device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the first retaining clip ( 3 ) longer than the second retaining bracket ( 4 ) is trained. Holding device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that for the formation of soft contact points ( 29 . 30 ) for a beverage container ( 6 ) the mutually facing free ends of the headband ( 3 . 4 ) Soft components ( 23 ) adapted for adaptation to approximately cylindrical beverage containers ( 6 ) are profiled accordingly. Holding device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that locking means ( 20 . 21 . 22 ) are provided, the releasably the two brackets ( 3 . 4 ) in their non-use position. Holding device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the holding part ( 2 ) of the two retaining clips ( 3 . 4 ) as center console ( 31 ) is designed for a motor vehicle.