JP2002019514A - Cup holder for armrest - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a cup holder for an armrest capable of easily accommodating even a beverage container of large diameter, and being moved from an accommodating state to a use state by turning. SOLUTION: This cup holder mounted on the armrest 2 installed in a cabin of a vehicle, has a rotatable holder body 1 having a container accommodating part for accommodating the beverage container 3 or the like, at a tip part of the armrest 2, and the cup holder can be used only by turning the holder body 1 from the accommodating position to the use position, which improves the operatability, and further as the holder body 1 is turned to be used, it becomes unnecessary to widen a width of the armrest 2 even though a container accommodating part 1b of the holder body 1 is enlarged to accommodate the beverage container of large diameter, and the seating comfortableness is not impaired.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a cup holder for an armrest provided on an armrest installed in a vehicle cabin.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, some vehicles such as automobiles are provided with an armrest on a side of a seat or a door trim.

[0003] The armrest is designed to have a length and feel so that an occupant seated in a seat can relax. Some armrests have a storage container such as a cup holder or a small container inside the armrest.

FIG. 10 shows a conventional armrest cup holder in which a holder body c is provided at the tip of an armrest b provided on the side of the seat a.
As shown in FIG. 11, is formed in a cylindrical shape with an open upper surface, so that a beverage container can be accommodated through an opening in the upper surface.

As shown in FIG. 12, a cup holder for an armrest in which a rectangular cylindrical holder main body c having an open upper surface is provided at the distal end of the armrest and a lid d which can be opened and closed at the opening is also known. It is.

[0006]

However, the conventional armrest cup holder has a problem that the size of the holder body c is limited by the width of the armrest b, so that a large-diameter beverage container cannot be accommodated.

If the holder main body c is made large so that a large-diameter beverage container can be accommodated, the width of the armrest b becomes large, so that the width of the sheet a becomes narrow and the sitting comfort of the sheet a is impaired. Problems such as difficulty in walk-through between sheets occur.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned conventional problems. An armrest cup which can easily accommodate a large-diameter beverage container or the like and which can be turned from a stored state to a used state by rotating. It is an object of the present invention to provide a holder with a simple configuration at a low cost.

[0009]

Means for Solving the Problems To achieve the above object, an armrest cup holder of the present invention is an armrest cup holder provided on an armrest installed in a vehicle cabin, wherein the armrest cup holder has A holder main body having a container accommodating portion for accommodating a beverage container or the like is rotatably provided.

According to the above configuration, the cup holder can be used only by rotating the holder body from the storage position to the use position, so that the operability is good and the structure in which the holder body is rotated and used has a large diameter. Even if the container accommodating portion of the holder body is enlarged so that the beverage container can be accommodated, it is not necessary to increase the width of the armrest, so that the sitting comfort of the seat is not impaired and the width between the seats is reduced. Since there is no such thing, walk-through can be easily performed.

In order to achieve the above object, an armrest cup holder according to the present invention is provided such that the holder body is rotatably supported on the armrest such that the container housing portion faces sideways when the holder body is housed and upwards in use. And a locking means for locking the holder body at the storage position and the use position.

With the above-mentioned structure, there is no fear that the beverage container accommodated in the container accommodating portion or the vibration during the traveling of the beverage container causes the holder body to turn around and the beverage container to fall over, and the contents to be spilled. At the same time, there is no fear that the stored holder main body is rotated from the stored position by vibration or the like.

In order to achieve the above object, an armrest cup holder according to the present invention has a holder body formed so as to also serve as a part of the armrest when the holder body is stored.

According to the above configuration, even if the cup holder is provided at the tip of the armrest, no uncomfortable feeling is caused, and the length of the armrest can be reduced by providing the holder body, so that the cost can be reduced.

In order to achieve the above object, an armrest cup holder according to the present invention has a notch formed in a holder main body, through which a handle of a beverage container stored in a container storing portion projects, and the cutout when the holder main body is stored. The holder body is attached to the armrest so that the notch faces downward.

According to the above configuration, a beverage container having a handle such as a mug can be accommodated in the container accommodating portion, and even if dust or the like accumulates in the container accommodating portion, the holder main body is set to the accommodating position to open the container. Since the dust is discharged from the notch, dust and the like do not accumulate in the container accommodating portion.

In order to achieve the above object, an armrest cup holder according to the present invention has a plurality of cutouts formed in a holder body.

According to the above configuration, a shopping bag or the like can be hooked on the notch of the holder main body.

In order to achieve the above object, an armrest cup holder according to the present invention is provided with a projecting piece which can be raised and lowered on an inner peripheral surface of a container accommodating portion of a holder body.

According to the above configuration, since the inside diameter of the container housing portion can be adjusted according to the beverage container to be housed, even if a small-diameter beverage container is housed, the beverage container does not rattle in the container housing portion. .

[0021]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a seat provided with an armrest cup holder, FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a state in which the holder body is housed, FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the same use state, and FIG. FIG. 5 is an exploded perspective view showing a joint, and FIG. 5 is a sectional view showing a state where the holder main body is assembled.

The holder main body 1 for accommodating a beverage container 3 such as a can, a plastic bottle, a mug, etc. is provided at a tip end of an armrest 2 provided on a side of the seat 7.

The armrest 2 is formed in a rectangular shape having a length and width sufficient for an occupant to rest on an elbow or the like. The surface of the armrest 2 is covered with a soft skin 2a such as a foamed resin, and the armrest 2 is formed at the tip. A holder body 1 formed of a metal such as resin or aluminum die-cast is rotatably mounted.

The holder body 1 is in the stored state shown in FIG.
Armrest 2 so that it also serves as a part of armrest 2
The flat surface 1 a is in contact with the front end surface of the armrest 2.

A support shaft 4 is protruded from a position closer to one side of the flat surface 1a of the holder body 1 than the center of the flat surface 1a. It is supported by a bearing part 5.

The bearing portion 5 includes the holder body 1 around the support shaft 4.
2 is rotatably supported in a range from a storage position shown in FIG. 2 to a use position shown in FIG. 3. In the use position, the holder body 1 is locked by the locking means 6, and the beverage is stored in the container storage portion 1b. Even when the container 3 is stored, the holder main body 1 does not rotate unstably due to the weight of the beverage container 3.

The locking means 6 is, as shown in FIGS.
A locking pin 6e provided on the holder body 1 side and urged toward the armrest 2 by urging means such as a spring (not shown), and a pair of locking holes 6 provided on the armrest 2 side.
f, 6g, and between the locking holes 6f, 6g are connected by an arc-shaped guide groove 6h centered on the support shaft 4.

Then, the holder main body 1 is rotated about the support shaft 4 and the locking pin 1e is engaged with the locking hole 1g, so that the holder main body 1 is in the storage position and the locking pin 6e is engaged. By engaging with the stop hole 1f, the holder main body 1 can be locked at the use position.

Next, the operation of the armrest cup holder configured as described above will be described.

When the cup holder is not used, as shown in FIG. 1, the holder main body 1 is housed so that the container housing 1b faces the side.

As a result, the holder main body 1 also serves as a part of the armrest 2, so that even if the holder main body 1 is exposed, there is no sense of incongruity, and the length of the holder main body 1 is added to the length of the armrest 2. , Armrest 2
Can be shortened, and the cost of the armrest 2 can be reduced.

On the other hand, when using the cup holder, the holder main body 1 is rotated by approximately 90 ° as shown in FIG.

As a result, the holder body 1 is locked by the locking means 6 at the position where the container housing portion 1b faces upward, so that the beverage container 3 such as a can or a plastic bottle can be housed in the container housing portion 1b. At the same time, since the holder main body 1 is locked in the use position by the locking means 6, even if the heavy beverage container 3 is stored, the holder main body 1 does not rotate. There is no worry about falling and spilling the contents.

6 to 8 show modified examples of the holder body 1, which will be described below.

In this modification, a beverage container 3 having a handle 3a like a mug is provided on the outer peripheral portion of the holder body 1.
Is formed, a notch 1c from which the handle 3a protrudes is formed.

A support shaft 4 protrudes substantially at the center of the flat surface 1a of the holder body 1, and the support shaft 4 is supported by a bearing portion 5 provided at the distal end of the armrest 2. .

The bearing portion 5 includes the holder body 1 around the support shaft 4.
6 is rotatably supported in a range from a storage position shown in FIG. 6 to a use position shown in FIG. 7. In the use position, the holder body 1 is locked by the locking means 6, and the beverage is stored in the container storage portion 1b. Even when the container 3 is stored, the holder main body 1 does not rotate unstably due to the weight of the beverage container 3.

As shown in FIG. 8, the locking means 6 is a disk-shaped locking plate 6 fixed to the support shaft 4 in the armrest 2.
a notch 6b is formed in the outer peripheral portion of the locking plate 6a at an angle of about 90 ° at two places, and these notches 6b are selectively made of leaf springs. The locking piece 6c is adapted to be engaged.

The locking piece 6c is fixed to a bracket 2b protruding from the inside of the armrest 2, and the tip of the locking piece 6c is engaged with one of the notches 6b of the locking plate 6a. And the other notch 6b, the holder main body 1 can be locked in the use position.

Next, the operation of the modified example will be described.

When the cup holder is not used, as shown in FIG. 6, the holder main body 1 is housed so that the container housing portion 1b faces the side.

At this time, since the holder main body 1 is stored so that the cutout portion 1c formed in the holder main body 1 faces downward, dust and the like accumulated in the container housing portion 1b are discharged from the cutout portion. Also, dust and the like are not deposited in the container housing portion 1b.

On the other hand, when using the cup holder, the holder main body 1 is rotated by approximately 90 ° as shown in the figure.

As a result, the holder main body 1 is locked by the locking means 6 at the position where the container housing portion 1b faces upward, so that the beverage container 3 such as a can, a plastic bottle, a mug cup or the like is placed in the container housing portion 1b. In addition to being accommodated, the beverage container 3 having a handle 3a such as a mug can be accommodated without any problem.

Further, since the holder main body 1 is locked in the use position by the locking means 6, even if the heavy beverage container 3 is stored, the holder main body 1 does not rotate. There is no worry that the contents will be spilled due to 3 falling down.

If a notch 1c is provided at a position facing the holder body 1 as shown in FIG. 9A, a shopping bag or the like can be hooked on the notch 1c. As shown in (b) of FIG. 9 and (c) of FIG. 9, a container 1b is provided on the inner peripheral surface of the container accommodating portion 1b so as to be able to undulate, so that the container according to the beverage container 3 to be contained. Since the inner diameter of the housing portion 1b can be adjusted, even if the beverage container 3 having a small diameter is housed, the beverage container 3 does not rattle in the container housing portion 1b.

Further, as shown in FIG. 9D, the holder main body 1 may be formed in a square box shape whose upper surface is opened, and an opening and closing lid 1g may be provided in the opening.

[0049]

According to the present invention, as described in detail above, the holder body having the container housing portion for housing the beverage container and the like is rotatably provided at the distal end of the armrest. Since the cup holder can be used simply by turning to the use position, the operability is good, and since the holder body is used by rotating, the container of the holder body can accommodate a large-diameter beverage container. Even if the accommodating portion is enlarged, it is not necessary to increase the width of the armrest, so that the sitting comfort of the seat is not impaired, and the width between the seats is not reduced, so that the walk-through can be easily performed.

Further, the holder main body is rotatably supported on the armrest so that the container accommodating portion faces sideways when the holder main body is stored, and faces upward when the holder main body is used, and the holder main body is locked in the storage position and the use position. Since the holding means is provided, the holder main body rotates unnecessarily due to the weight of the beverage container accommodated in the container accommodating portion and the vibration during traveling, so that the beverage container falls down and the contents are spilled. There is no need to worry, and there is no concern that the stored holder main body will rotate from the stored position by vibration or the like.

Further, when the holder main body is stored, the holder main body is formed so as to also serve as a part of the armrest. Therefore, even if the cup holder is provided at the tip of the armrest, a feeling of strangeness does not occur and the holder main body is provided. As a result, the length of the armrest can be shortened, so that the cost can be reduced.

Furthermore, a notch is formed in the holder main body so that the handle of the beverage container accommodated in the container accommodating portion protrudes, and the holder main body is attached to the armrest so that the notch faces downward when the holder main body is accommodated. In addition, a beverage container having a handle such as a mug can be accommodated in the container accommodating portion, and even if dust or the like accumulates in the container accommodating portion, the container is discharged from the cutout portion by setting the holder main body to the accommodating position. There is no accumulation of dust and the like in the storage section.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a seat provided with an armrest cup holder according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a housed state of the armrest cup holder according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a use state of the armrest cup holder according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view of a mounting portion of the armrest cup holder according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a sectional view of a mounting portion of the armrest cup holder according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing a modification of the armrest cup holder according to the embodiment of the present invention in a housed state.

FIG. 7 is a perspective view in use showing a modification of the armrest cup holder according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a sectional view of a mounting portion showing a modification of the armrest cup holder according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIGS. 9A to 9D are perspective views showing modified examples of the armrest cup holder according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 10 is a perspective view of a seat provided with a conventional armrest cup holder.

FIG. 11 is an enlarged perspective view of a conventional armrest cup holder.

FIG. 12 is an enlarged perspective view of a conventional armrest cup holder.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Holder main body 1a Flat surface 1b Container accommodating part 1c Notch part 2 Armrest 2a Skin 2b Bracket 3 Drinking container 3a Handle 4 Support shaft 5 Bearing 6 Locking means 6a Locking plate 6b Notch 6c Locking piece

Claims (6)

[Claims] 1. An armrest cup holder provided on an armrest installed in a vehicle interior, wherein a holder main body having a container accommodating portion for accommodating a beverage container or the like at a tip portion of the armrest is rotatable. A cup holder for an armrest, characterized in that it is provided in the armrest. 2. The container main body is rotatably supported on an armrest so that the container accommodating portion faces sideways when the holder main body is stored, and faces upward when the holder main body is in use. The armrest cup holder according to claim 1, further comprising a locking means for locking. 3. The armrest cup holder according to claim 1, wherein the holder main body is formed so as to also serve as a part of the armrest when the holder main body is stored. 4. The holder main body is formed with a notch from which a handle of a beverage container accommodated in a container accommodating portion projects, and the holder main body is attached to an armrest such that the notch faces downward when the holder main body is accommodated. The armrest cup holder according to any one of claims 1 to 3, further comprising: 5. The armrest cup holder according to claim 1, wherein a plurality of notches are formed in the holder main body. 6. The cup holder for an armrest according to claim 1, wherein an undulating projection is provided on an inner peripheral surface of the container accommodating portion of the holder main body.