JP2009202851A - Vehicular cup holder - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a vehicular cup holder capable of preventing beverage (liquid) spilled on the cup holder from flowing into a lid locking mechanism, and ensuring the opening/closing of a lid of the cup holder even when the liquid is spilled on the cup holder. <P>SOLUTION: The vehicular cup holder 11 comprises a liquid flow-in preventive unit 94 for preventing flow-in of liquid into a lid locking mechanism for locking a lid 16 in a closed state, and further comprises a lid 16 to be covered on a holder body 33 for storing a beverage container 97, an extension unit 76 which extends from a concentric part 75 formed concentric with the axis 57 of a turn supporting point of the lid and is turned together with the lid, and a latch holding unit 77 provided on the extension unit to hold the lid locking mechanism. The latch holding unit 77 is box-shaped, and has a bottom part 91 opposite to an opening 92. The liquid flow-in preventive unit 94 is the box-shaped latch holding unit. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a vehicle cup holder on which a container for drinks or the like is placed.

Some vehicle cup holders are provided with a beverage discharge hole above the electronic device so as not to be applied to the electronic device when a drink (liquid) spills in the cup holder (see, for example, Patent Document 1). .)
Japanese Patent Laying-Open No. 2007-253776 (page 12, FIG. 5)

  However, in the console structure of the automobile of Patent Document 1, the electronic device is attached to one side in the vehicle width direction and attached to the other side in the vehicle width direction, and the beverage discharge hole is opened, so it is difficult to increase the degree of design freedom. For example, in a configuration in which a sensor (electronic device) is attached to a lid locking device that opens and closes, there is a problem that it is difficult to open the beverage discharge hole from the locking device (lid locking mechanism).

  Moreover, in patent document 1, since a horizontal wall part is diagonally formed under the cup holder and the drink discharge hole is opened in the horizontal wall part, there exists a problem that a structure becomes complicated.

  The present invention provides a vehicle cup holder that prevents inflow of drink (liquid) spilled into the cup holder into the lid locking mechanism and ensures opening and closing of the lid of the cup holder even if liquid spills into the cup holder. The task is to do.

  According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a vehicular cup holder having a lid locking mechanism that locks an openable / closable lid in a closed state, the liquid inflow preventing liquid from flowing into the lid locking mechanism. A prevention part is provided.

  In the invention according to claim 2, the cup holder includes a holder main body having a holder portion for holding a container such as a beverage container, a lid that is opened by rotating from a closed locking state on the holder main body, and a rotation of the lid. An extension portion extending outward from the concentric portion formed concentrically with the moving fulcrum shaft and rotating together with the lid; a latch holding portion provided continuously to the extension portion and holding the lid locking mechanism; An outer claw portion formed in the holder body in a shape that is inserted from the opening of the latch holding portion to form a locking state, and the latch holding portion has a box shape and a bottom portion that faces the opening, The liquid inflow prevention portion is a box-shaped latch holding portion.

  The invention according to claim 3 is characterized in that the opening of the latch holding portion faces downward when the lid is open.

  The invention according to claim 4 is characterized in that, in an open state of the lid, the bottom portion facing the opening of the latch holding portion is inclined.

  In the invention according to claim 5, the latch holding portion is provided with an eaves portion for restricting the flow of the liquid flowing from the bottom to the opening on at least one of the polygonal side wall portions reaching from the opening to the bottom. It is characterized by being.

  The invention according to claim 6 is characterized in that the one surface is a wall that faces downward and continues to a corner portion disposed at a lower position of the inclined bottom portion.

  In the invention according to claim 1, the cup holder includes the liquid inflow prevention portion that prevents the liquid from flowing into the lid locking mechanism that locks the lid in the closed state. When the liquid reaches the lower liquid inflow prevention portion, the outside of the liquid inflow prevention portion causes the liquid to flow down while being guided not to go to the inside of the lid locking mechanism. Accordingly, it is possible to prevent the liquid spilled from the cup holder from flowing into the lid locking mechanism, and as a result, it is possible to ensure the opening and closing of the lid of the cup holder.

  In the invention according to claim 2, the cup holder is connected to the holder main body, the lid, the concentric portion formed concentrically with the rotation fulcrum shaft of the lid, and the extending portion extending outward. A latch holding portion, and an outer claw portion inserted through the opening of the latch holding portion and locked by the lid locking mechanism. The latch holding portion is box-shaped and has a bottom portion facing the opening. Since the liquid inflow prevention part is a box-shaped latch holding part, it is possible to prevent the liquid spilled in the cup holder from flowing into the lid locking mechanism and the structure of the liquid inflow prevention part is simplified. There are advantages.

  In the invention which concerns on Claim 3, since the opening of a latch holding | maintenance part has faced the downward direction in the open state of a lid, it can prevent more reliably the inflow of the liquid in a lid | cover locking mechanism.

  In the invention according to claim 4, in the open state of the lid, the bottom portion facing the opening of the latch holding portion is inclined, so that the liquid that has spilled into the cup holder and reached the bottom portion is inclined. In other words, it can be guided in one direction and flow downward.

  In the invention according to claim 5, the latch holding portion is provided with an eaves portion for restricting the flow of the liquid flowing from the bottom to the opening on at least one of the polygonal side wall portions reaching from the opening to the bottom. Therefore, when the liquid reaching the bottom flows along one surface, the liquid can be dropped by the eaves portion, and the inflow of the liquid traveling along the one surface into the lid locking mechanism can be more reliably prevented. .

  In the invention according to claim 6, since one surface is a wall that faces downward and is directed to a lower corner portion of the inclined bottom portion, most of the liquid that has reached the bottom portion is washed away by the inclination. Although it flows along the wall facing downward, the liquid can be dropped by the eaves part, and the inflow of the liquid traveling along the wall facing downward into the lid locking mechanism is more reliably prevented. Can do.

The best mode for carrying out the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.
FIGS. 1A and 1B are explanatory views of a center console that employs the vehicle cup holder of the present invention.

  The vehicle cup holder 11 is employed in the center console 14 disposed in the passenger compartment 13 of the vehicle 12 and holds a container such as a drink. When the operation unit 15 of the cup holder 11 is pushed with the finger F (in the direction of arrow a1), the latch device 21 that holds the lid 16 in the closed state is activated, and the locking (locking) of the lid 16 is released. The lid 16 automatically opens. Details will be described later.

In the figure, 24 is a driver seat, 25 is a passenger seat, 26 is a steering wheel, and 27 is a floor shift lever arranged in the vicinity of the cup holder 11.
The center console 14 is disposed between the driver seat 24 and the passenger seat 25 and includes an armrest 31 and a cup holder 11.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the vehicle cup holder of the present invention in a closed state.
FIG. 3 is an exploded view of the vehicle cup holder of the present invention. This will be described with reference to FIG.
The cup holder 11 is attached to a holder main body 33 attached to the center console 14, a holder portion 34 attached by being fitted to the holder main body 33, and pivotable to the holder main body 33 (in the direction of arrow a <b> 2). A lid 16, an opening / closing fulcrum mechanism 35 that rotatably supports the lid 16 on the holder main body 33, and a latch device 21 provided on the lid 16 are provided.

The holder main body 33 includes a substantially rectangular upper frame part 37 fitted and supported by the center console 14, a cylindrical lower frame part 38 suspended from the upper frame part 37, a front wall 41 of the upper frame part 37, A first fulcrum part 43 provided on the rear wall 42, a guide part 44 formed on the front wall 41, and a stopper part 45 are provided.
The front wall 41 is a wall disposed toward the front of the vehicle 12 (in the direction of the arrow a3).

  The holder part 34 is a part into which a container of drinking water or the like is fitted. The holder part 34 has two flange parts 47 that are hooked on the upper frame part 37 of the holder main body 33 and against which the lid 16 abuts.

  The lid 16 is supported by the first fulcrum part 43 at the front and rear of the holder body 33 by the opening / closing fulcrum mechanism 35 at the front and rear fulcrum parts 35 of the lid frame 51, and is connected to the second fulcrum part 52 at the front end (one end 53). The connecting portion 54 is formed, and the interior skin portion 55 is attached to the lid frame portion 51.

The opening / closing fulcrum mechanism 35 is rotatably supported by penetrating the second fulcrum portion 52 of the lid 16, and the bearing portion 57 is fixed to the holder body 33, and the first elastic member 61 and the second elastic member 61 are attached to the bearing portion 57. The member 62 is fitted so as to constantly urge the lid 16 in the opening direction (the direction of the arrow a4), and the end 64 of the first elastic member 61 is hooked on the front wall 41 of the holder body 33.
The bearing portion 57 is also a rotation fulcrum shaft of the lid 16.

The latch device 21 is formed on the front wall 41 of the holder main body 33 so as to be latched to a latch mechanism 71 that rotates integrally with the lid 16 and an inner claw portion 72 (see FIG. 4) of the latch mechanism 71. And an outer claw portion 73.
In the latch mechanism 71, a concentric portion 75 fastened to the connecting portion 54 of the lid 16 by the opening / closing fulcrum mechanism 35 is formed in a substantially ring shape, and an extending portion 76 is formed continuously to the concentric portion 75. A box-shaped latch holding portion 77 is formed continuously therewith, and a latch main body 81 (see FIG. 4) serving as a lid locking mechanism is fitted to the latch holding portion 77.

FIG. 4 is an exploded view of the latch device provided in the vehicle cup holder of the present invention. This will be described with reference to FIGS.
In the latch mechanism 71, one side portion 82 disposed toward the rear of the vehicle 12 (in the direction of the arrow a <b> 5) is integrally in contact with the connecting portion 54 of the lid 16.

  In the latch holding portion 77, a first side wall portion 84 is formed integrally with the extending portion 76, and a second side wall portion 85 and a third side wall portion 86 are formed continuously to the first side wall portion 84, respectively. A fourth side wall portion 87 that is continuous with the side wall portion 85 and the third side wall portion 86 and is opposed to the first side wall portion 84 is formed, and a bottom portion 91 is formed that is continuous with the side wall portion 88 formed by these. Opposed to the side wall portion 88 is an opening 92.

The second side wall portion 85 and the third side wall portion 86 are provided with latch holes 93 for latching the latch main body 81.
The latch holding part 77 also serves as the liquid inflow prevention part 94.

Here, the liquid inflow prevention unit 94 will be mainly described.
The liquid inflow prevention portion 94 includes a latch holding portion 77 and an eaves portion 95 formed on the fourth side wall portion 87 of the latch holding portion 77.
The eaves part 95 is formed in the center of the fourth side wall part 87 with the tip 96 of the eaves part 95 being inclined away from the fourth side wall part 87 by an angle θ.

  The latch body 81 has an existing configuration, and is engaged when the outer claw portion 73 is inserted into the inner claw portion 72 from the opening 92 in a state of being fitted to the latch holding portion 77. When the inner claw portion 72 pushes the outer claw portion 73 by rotating from the engaged locked state, that is, when the inner claw portion 72 is pushed, the inner claw portion 72 sinks (in the direction of the arrow a6). ), The engagement is released.

Next, the operation of the vehicle cup holder of the present invention will be described.
FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the cup holder in an open state and a diagram for explaining a mechanism for preventing liquid intrusion. 1 to 4 will be used in combination.

In the cup holder 11 shown in FIG. 2, when the operation part 15 of the lid 16 is pushed a little (in the direction of the arrow a1) from the state where the lid 16 is closed, the latch mechanism 71 together with the lid 16 is a bearing part (rotating fulcrum shaft). Since the rotation is performed by the rotation angle α about the fulcrum 57 (in the direction of the arrow a7), the engagement (lock) of the latch body 81 is released. Since the first elastic member 61 always applies the spring force with the lid 16 directed in the opening direction (the direction of the arrow a4), the lid 16 opens as shown by the arrow a4.
At that time, the latch mechanism 71 rotates from a substantially vertical locking position (closed position) C to a substantially horizontal unlocking position (open position) P and stops.

  The cup holder 11 shown in FIG. 5 can hold the drink container 97 so as not to fall down by opening the lid 16 and placing the drink container 97 on the cup holder 11.

  In the cup holder 11 shown in FIG. 5, when drink (liquid) Sd is spilled from the container 97, the liquid inflow prevention unit 94 of the latch mechanism 71 prevents the spilled liquid Sd from being applied to the latch body 81. Can do.

  Specifically, the liquid Sd flows down from the edge (flange 47) as indicated by an arrow b1 (see also FIG. 1B), particularly when spilled on the edge (flange 47) of the holder 34. Thus, the latch holding portion 77 of the latch mechanism 71 is reached. Since the latch holding part 77 also serves as the liquid inflow prevention part 94, the liquid Sd can be prevented from entering the latch body 81 by being covered with the bottom part 91.

  Further, in the open state of the lid 16 in FIG. 5, the opening 92 of the latch holding part (liquid inflow prevention part) 77 faces downward (in the direction of the arrow b2), so that the liquid Sd lid locking mechanism (latch body) Inflow into 81 can be more reliably prevented.

  Furthermore, since the bottom portion 91 is in an inclined state, the liquid Sd that has reached the bottom portion 91 can be guided to the inclined side (in the direction of the arrow b3), that is, in one direction and flow downward.

  In addition, the eaves portion 95 is connected to the fourth side wall portion 87 which is continuous with the corner portion 101 arranged in the lower portion of the inclined bottom portion 91 and is directed downward (in the direction of the arrow b2), and the tip 96 of the eave portion 95. Is provided away from the fourth side wall portion 87, so that the liquid Sd traveling along the fourth side wall portion 87 located in the lower position where the liquid Sd is easily transmitted flows into the lid locking mechanism (latch body) 81. It can prevent more reliably.

  In the embodiment, the vehicle cup holder of the present invention is used for a vehicle and a center console, but can be used for other than the vehicle and the center console.

  The vehicle cup holder of the present invention is suitable for a vehicle center console.

It is explanatory drawing of the center console which employ | adopted the cup holder for vehicles of this invention. It is a perspective view of the closed state of the cup holder for vehicles of the present invention. It is an exploded view of the cup holder for vehicles of the present invention. It is an exploded view of the latch apparatus with which the cup holder for vehicles of the present invention is provided. It is a figure explaining the mechanism of the perspective view of a cup holder open state, and a liquid intrusion countermeasure.

Explanation of symbols

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 11 ... Vehicle cup holder, 16 ... Lid, 33 ... Holder main body, 34 ... Holder part, 57 ... Turning fulcrum shaft (bearing part), 73 ... Outer claw part, 75 ... Concentric part, 76 ... Extension part, 77 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS ... Latch holding | maintenance part, 81 ... Cover locking mechanism (latch main body), 87 ... One side (4th side wall part), 88 ... Side wall part, 91 ... Bottom part, 92 ... Opening, 94 ... Liquid inflow prevention part, 101 ... Bottom part Lower corner.

Claims (6)

A vehicular cup holder having a lid locking mechanism that locks an openable / closable lid in a closed state,
A vehicular cup holder comprising a liquid inflow preventing portion for preventing liquid from flowing into the lid locking mechanism. The cup holder includes a holder main body having a holder portion for holding a container such as a beverage container, the lid that is opened by rotating from a closed locked state on the holder main body, and a pivot fulcrum shaft of the lid. An extension part extending outwardly from the concentric part formed concentrically and rotating together with the lid; a latch holding part provided to be connected to the extension part and holding the lid locking mechanism; An outer claw portion formed in the holder main body in a shape that is inserted from the opening of the latch holding portion to form the locking state, and
The latch holding portion has a box shape and includes a bottom portion facing the opening,
The vehicle cup holder according to claim 1, wherein the liquid inflow prevention portion is the box-shaped latch holding portion.   3. The vehicle cup holder according to claim 2, wherein the opening of the latch holding portion faces downward when the lid is in an open state.   4. The vehicle cup holder according to claim 2, wherein a bottom portion facing the opening of the latch holding portion is inclined in an open state of the lid. 5.   The latch holding part is provided with an eaves part that regulates the wraparound of the liquid flowing from the bottom part to the opening in at least one of the polygonal side wall parts reaching the bottom part from the opening. The cup holder for vehicles according to any one of claims 2 to 4 characterized by things.   2. The vehicle cup holder according to claim 1, wherein the one surface is a wall that extends downward from the inclined bottom portion and is continuous with a lower corner portion.

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