JP2011020632A - Cup holder - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a cup holder that has a simple structure of a support member and houses a beverage container of a different diameter by attaching or detaching the support member. <P>SOLUTION: On the inner faces of both side walls of a case body 15 in a short direction, there are each provided a second stepped part 26 that projects toward opposite walls, and a support part 29 formed to the top face 26A of the second stepped part 26. A groove part 27 is formed between the second stepped parts 26. The support member 17 can be fitted into a support part 29 and the support member 17 can be rotated by 90 degrees in an inside horizontal surface to be fitted into the groove part 27. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2011,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a vehicle cup holder.

  As a cup holder provided in a passenger compartment, a holder for removing a support member is known. Briefly, the cup holder is composed of a case body that accommodates a beverage container and a support member. When the support member is attached to the case body, a space for accommodating the beverage container is formed on both sides of the support member, and when the support member is removed from the case body, a larger one than the beverage container can be accommodated. A space is formed.

  By the way, as beverage containers, there are can containers, plastic bottles, paper packs, paper cups and the like. Since these have different diameters, it is desirable that the cup holder can accommodate and hold beverage containers having different diameters. From this viewpoint, for example, a cup holder shown in Patent Document 1 has been proposed. As shown in FIGS. 14A and 14B, the cup holder of Patent Document 1 includes a case body 201 that contains a beverage container and a support member 205 that is detachably attached to a support portion 203 of the case body 201. And have. The support member 205 is provided with a container holding part 207, and the container holding part 207 is moved between the retracted position P1 and the developed position P2 by the development urging member. Therefore, when the support member 205 is attached to the case body 201, a space capable of accommodating two large beverage containers is formed by moving the container holding portion 207 to the retracted position P1. Further, if the container holding part 207 is moved to the unfolded position P2, a space capable of accommodating two beverage containers having a smaller diameter than that in the retracted position P1 is formed.

JP 2007-320492 A

  However, in the cup holder of Patent Document 1, since the biasing means is provided on the support member, the configuration of the support member itself is complicated.

  In view of the above points, an object of the present invention is to provide a cup holder in which the structure of the support member itself is simple and can accommodate beverage containers of different diameters by detaching the support member.

  The cup holder according to the first aspect of the present invention is a case body having a container housing space formed therein, provided at least one on each side in the short side direction of the inside, and having projecting portions projecting on opposite side surfaces. And a first state in which the short direction passing through the center of the insertion direction coincides with the longitudinal direction of the case body in a plan view, and the center is rotated from the first state in a horizontal plane. When it is possible to fit into the projecting portion from the second state in which the passing longitudinal direction coincides with the longitudinal direction of the case body, and when the projecting portion is fitted into the projecting portion from the first state, A beverage container having a second diameter smaller than the first diameter when the beverage container having a diameter of 1 mm is capable of being accommodated in the container accommodation space and fitted into the protruding portion from the second state. Can be stored in the storage space Characterized in that it is configured to include to the support member, the said.

  According to the above configuration, at least one projecting portion is formed on each side surface in the lateral direction inside the case body, and the support member can be fitted into the projecting portion, and also when the support member is rotated in a horizontal plane, The support member can be fitted into the protrusion. Therefore, a support member is comprised from one member like the past, without requiring a new installation part. In addition, since the support member has a shape including a short direction and a long direction passing through the center of the insertion direction in plan view, the support member is inserted into the case body from the first state and the second state, respectively. The sizes of the openings of the container housing spaces formed on both sides of the support member are different.

  A cup holder according to a second aspect of the present invention is the cup holder according to the first aspect, wherein when the support member is fitted into the protruding portion from the first state, the ridge line of the support member, A ridge line on the inner side surface of the case body that defines a container housing space formed on both sides of the support member or an extension line thereof is continuous in a plan view.

  According to the above configuration, when the support member is inserted into the protruding portion of the case body from the first state, the ridge line of the opening of the container housing space formed between the case body and the support member or an extension thereof Is continuous.

  A cup holder according to a third aspect of the present invention is the cup holder according to the first or second aspect, wherein when the support member is fitted into the protruding portion from the second state, The ridge line and the ridge line of the inner side surface of the case body that defines the container housing space formed on both sides of the support member or an extension line thereof are discontinuous in plan view, and the ridge line of the support member is the inner side surface It protrudes in the direction that interferes with the extended line of the ridgeline.

  According to the above configuration, when the support member is inserted into the protruding portion of the case body from the second state, the ridgeline of the support member is an interior that defines the container housing space provided inside the case body in plan view. It is located on the outside in the longitudinal direction from the extension line of the side surface. Therefore, the opening of the container housing space formed between the case body and the support member has a continuous ridge line or an extension line of the opening of the container housing space formed between the case body and the support member. It becomes smaller than the case where it is.

  A cup holder according to a fourth aspect of the present invention is the cup holder according to any one of the first to third aspects, wherein the cup holder is formed on both sides in the longitudinal direction of the case body between the protrusions. A groove portion communicating with the container housing space is formed.

  According to the above configuration, when the support member is removed from the case body, an accommodation space including a groove portion in the longitudinal direction is formed through the central portion in the short direction of the case body.

  A cup holder according to a fifth aspect of the present invention is the cup holder according to any one of the first to fourth aspects, wherein the projecting portion is a short side between the bottom surface of the case body and the inside of the case body. A ledge that is connected to the directional side surface and is inserted into the support member from the second state, and a support portion that is formed on a part of the shelf and is inserted into the support member from the first state. It is characterized by including.

  According to the above configuration, the support portion of the case body and the support member are fitted from the first state. Moreover, the shelf part of the case body and the support member are fitted from the second state.

  According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, in the cup holder according to the fifth aspect, the support member is moved from the second state to the protruding portion on at least one short side surface of the shelf. A first engagement portion that engages with the support member when fitted is formed.

  According to the above configuration, the first engagement portion and the support member are engaged. Therefore, the support point of a support member increases.

  A cup holder according to a seventh aspect of the present invention is the cup holder according to any one of the first to sixth aspects, wherein the support member is provided on at least one of the lateral sides of the case body. A second engaging portion is formed to engage with the.

  According to the said structure, a 2nd engaging part and a part of support member are engaged. Therefore, the support points of the support member are further increased.

  As described above, the cup holder according to the first aspect of the present invention has an excellent effect that the structure of the support member itself is simple, and beverage containers having different diameters can be accommodated by detaching the support member. .

  In addition, the cup holder according to the present invention described in claim 2 has an excellent effect that the appearance quality can be kept good. Furthermore, if the ridgeline of the support member is a substantially arc shape along the outer periphery of the beverage container, the beverage container can be stably accommodated.

  In addition, the cup holder according to the present invention described in claim 3 is smaller than the case where the ridge line or the extension line of the opening of the container housing space formed between the case body and the support member is continuous. It has the outstanding effect that a drink container can be accommodated. Furthermore, if the ridgeline of the support member is a substantially arc shape along the outer periphery of the beverage container, the beverage container can be stably accommodated.

  Moreover, the cup holder which concerns on this invention of Claim 4 has the outstanding effect that the drink container (for example, mug) which has convex parts, such as a handle, can be accommodated.

  Moreover, since the cup case which concerns on this invention of Claim 5 can use the conventional case body, it should just change only a support member and can hold down cost.

  Moreover, the cup holder which concerns on this invention of Claim 6 can engage a support member, and has the outstanding effect that the backlash of a support member is suppressed.

  Furthermore, the cup holder which concerns on this invention of Claim 7 can engage a support member, and has the outstanding effect that the backlash of a support member is suppressed.

It is a schematic perspective view of the cup holder which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is a perspective view of the case body shown by FIG. It is a perspective view of the support member shown by FIG. FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view showing a state in which the support member shown in FIG. 3 is inserted into the case body shown in FIG. 2. It is a perspective view of the cup holder which can accommodate the drink container which has the 1st diameter. (A) is a top view of the cup holder of FIG. 5, (B) is the front view. It is a perspective view of the cup holder which can accommodate a beverage container which has a diameter smaller than the 1st diameter. (A) is a top view of the cup holder of FIG. 7, (B) is sectional drawing of the transversal direction which passes along the center of a fitting direction. It is a schematic perspective view which shows the modification of the cup holder which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is a schematic perspective view of the case body which comprises the cup holder which concerns on 2nd Embodiment. It is a perspective view of the support member inserted by the case body shown by FIG. It is a top view at the time of making the support member shown by FIG. 11 fit in the case body shown by FIG. (A) is a case where a beverage container having a first diameter can be accommodated, and (B) is a case where a beverage container having a diameter smaller than the first diameter can be accommodated. In FIG. 12A, it is a top view of the cup holder provided with the 2nd engaging part. It is a perspective view of the conventional cup holder which can accommodate a different diameter drink container. (A) is a perspective view of a case body, (B) is a perspective view of a support member.

<First Embodiment>
Hereinafter, a first embodiment of the present invention and modifications thereof will be described with reference to FIGS. In these drawings, an arrow Fr shown as appropriate indicates the front side in the vehicle front-rear direction, an arrow Up indicates an upper side in the vehicle vertical direction, and an arrow L indicates the left side in the vehicle width direction. Further, the reference numerals are omitted in each drawing according to symmetry.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the cup holder 11 in the present embodiment is provided in a console box 12 between the driver's seat and the passenger seat of the vehicle. The cup holder 11 can be used by pushing open a push-open type door 13, and FIG. 1 shows a state in which the door 13 is pushed open. The cup holder 11 includes a case body 15 that contains a beverage container and the like, and a support member 17 that can be attached to and detached from the case body 15, both of which are made of resin. The length of the case body 15 in the longitudinal direction (vehicle longitudinal direction) is such that the beverage container V1 (see FIG. 6A) having the first diameter φ1 can be arranged at intervals. Further, the length of the case body 15 in the short side direction (vehicle width direction) is set to a length approximately equal to the diameter of the beverage container V1 having the first diameter φ1. Here, the first diameter φ1 is approximately 8.5 centimeters in diameter, and the beverage container V1 having the first diameter φ1 is a commercially available paper cup L size beverage container. Further, the vehicle body vertical depth (length) of the case body 15 is set to be smaller than the height of the beverage container V2 (see FIG. 8A) having the second diameter φ2. Here, the second diameter φ2 is approximately 6.5 centimeters in diameter, and the beverage container V2 having the second diameter φ2 is a commercially available PET bottle. The second diameter φ2 is set smaller than the first diameter φ1.

  6A and 8A, the planar shape of the case body 15 is a line-symmetric shape with respect to an axis X1 extending in the short direction through the center position in the longitudinal direction. ing. The planar shape of the case body 15 is axisymmetric with respect to an axis Y1 extending in the longitudinal direction through the center position in the short direction. The planar shape of the support member 17 is axisymmetric about the axis X2 extending in the short direction through the center in the longitudinal direction. Further, the planar shape of the support member 17 is a line-symmetric shape with respect to an axis Y2 extending in the longitudinal direction through the center in the lateral direction.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the case body 15 has a substantially box shape with an upper surface opened, a pair of main storage portions 19 that are provided on both sides in the longitudinal direction of the case body 15 to store a beverage container, and a pair of The main accommodating part 19 is comprised with the communication accommodating part 21 which connects the vehicle front-back direction. 2 is an enlarged view of a part of the main housing part 19 and a part of the communication housing part 21 in the case body 15 of FIG. 1, and both longitudinal sides of the case body 15 are cut. Further, only one side is shown because the case body 15 is symmetrical in the vehicle width direction.

  The inner side surface 19A that divides the main housing portion 19 is formed in a substantially arc shape in plan view and extends in the vehicle vertical direction. A ridge line 19B is formed at the upper end of the vehicle on the inner side surface 19A. Further, the inner diameter of the bottom surface of the main housing part 19 is set smaller than the inner diameter of the upper end side opening of the main housing part 19, and the vertical sectional shape of the main housing part 19 is substantially trapezoidal. That is, the main accommodating portion 19 is a frustoconical space. Note that the inner diameter of the bottom surface of the main housing portion 19 is substantially the same as the first diameter φ1.

  The communication accommodating portion 21 is provided on both side surfaces in the short direction of the central portion in the longitudinal direction of the case body 15 and protrudes toward the opposing side surfaces, and a groove portion formed between the two step portions 24. 27.

  The step 24 is provided on the vehicle body vertical direction upper side of the case body 15 and the case body 15 is provided on the vehicle vertical direction lower side of the case body 15 and is located inside the case body 15 more than the first step 25. And a second stepped portion 26 as a shelf protruding in the direction.

  The first step portion 25 includes an upper surface 25A facing the lower surface of the door 13 in a state where the push-open type door 13 is closed, and a short direction extending downward from the upper surface 25A in the vehicle vertical direction when viewed in a vertical section. It is comprised by the side surface 25B. The short direction of the first step portion 25 is the same as the short direction of the case body 15.

  The second step portion 26 includes an upper surface 26A formed by bending from the lateral side surface 25B of the first step portion 25, and a short direction extending downward from the upper surface 26A to the vehicle vertical direction when viewed in a vertical section. The side face 26 </ b> B and a longitudinal side face 26 </ b> C that is a part of the inner side face 19 </ b> A that partitions the main housing portion 19 provided inside the case body 15. The longitudinal direction of the second step portion 26 is the same as the longitudinal direction of the case body 15.

  The depth (height) of the first step portion 25 is about 95% of the height of the case body 15, and the depth (height) of the second step portion 26 is the height of the case body 15. It is about 25 percent. Further, when the first step portion 25 is viewed in a vertical cross section, the lateral side surface 25B is inclined inward from the outer side in the lateral direction of the case body 15 from the upper side of the vehicle toward the lower side of the vehicle (FIG. 6B). )reference). Further, when the second step portion 26 is viewed in a vertical section, the lateral side surface 26B is inclined inward from the outer side in the lateral direction of the case body 15 from the upper side of the vehicle toward the lower side of the vehicle (FIG. 6B). )reference).

  As shown in FIG. 2, a plate-like support portion 29 is integrally formed on the upper surface 26 </ b> A of the second step portion 26. The support portion 29 is substantially L-shaped when viewed from the front of the vehicle, and includes a vehicle vertical direction extending portion 29A and a vehicle horizontal direction extending portion 29B. The vehicle vertical direction extending portion 29 </ b> A is provided on the lateral side surface 25 </ b> B of the first step portion 25. Further, the vehicle horizontal direction extending portion 29 </ b> B is provided on the short side surface 25 </ b> B of the first step portion 25 and the upper surface 26 </ b> A of the second step portion 26. And the longitudinal direction (short direction of case body 15) of vehicle horizontal direction extension part 29B is made wide. Further, the support portion 29 is arranged symmetrically with respect to an axis X1 (see FIG. 6A) extending in the short direction through the longitudinal center position of the case body 15. That is, the support portions 29 are similarly disposed on the upper surface 26A of the second stepped portion 26 facing each other, and the support portions 29 are provided at two locations, one on each second stepped portion 26. Yes. In the state shown when the support member 17 is fitted to the case body 15 from the first state, which will be described later, the support portion 29 has side surfaces 43A on both sides in the longitudinal direction of the support member 17 (see FIG. 3). It is fitted with a notch 53 provided at the lower end of (see FIG. 5).

  Further, as shown in FIG. 2, a rib 31 as a first engaging portion that protrudes toward the opposite side surface is integrally formed on the lateral surface 26 </ b> B of the second step portion 26. The rib 31 has a right triangular shape provided on the side surface 26B in the short side direction of the second step portion 26 as viewed from the front of the vehicle. The ribs 31 are arranged symmetrically with respect to the axis X1 (see FIG. 6A) extending in the short direction through the longitudinal center position of the case body 15. The ribs 31 are similarly disposed on the lateral side surface 26B of the second stepped portion 26 facing each other, and the ribs 31 are provided at a total of four locations, two on each second stepped portion 26. . Furthermore, in the state shown when the support member 17 is fitted to the case body 15 from the second state, which will be described later, the ribs 31 are side surfaces 43B on both sides in the short direction of the support member 17 (see FIG. 3). The second vertical portion 65D and the second horizontal portion 65E (see FIG. 6B) that form a part of the outer periphery of the notch 63 provided in FIG. A)).

  Further, as shown in FIG. 2, in the vicinity of the boundary between the main housing portion 19 and the communication housing portion 21 in the case body 15, specifically, the inner side surface 19 </ b> A that divides the main housing portion 19 and the shortness of the first step portion 25. A convex portion 23 as a second engaging portion is provided over the entire length at the boundary portion with the hand side surface 25B. This convex part 23 is comprised as a part which protrudes toward the transversal direction inner side of the case body 15, ie, the opposing side surface, and the planar shape is made into substantially semicircle shape. The convex portion 23 is configured as a semicircular bulge portion when the main accommodating portion side portion 23A and the communicating accommodating portion side portion 23B meet as a substantially circular arc surface. Further, the main housing portion side portion 23 </ b> A is a part of the inner side surface 19 </ b> A that partitions the main housing portion 19.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the support member 17 has a top portion 41 having four sides that are curved in a substantially arcuate shape in a plan view and corners of the four sides are rounded to the outside, and four sides constituting the top portion 41. And a side portion 43 that is inclined in the inner direction of the top portion 41 toward the lower side of the vehicle and has a substantially arc shape in plan view. In a plan view, the radii of the arcs forming two opposing sides of the four sides of the top 41 are set equal. The radius of the arc that forms the two sides 45 on both sides in the longitudinal direction of the top portion 41 of the support member 17 is set smaller than the radius of the arc that forms the two sides 47 on both sides in the short direction.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 6A, the two sides 47 on both sides in the short direction of the top portion 41 of the support member 17 are ridge lines 19 </ b> B formed at the upper end of the inner side surface 19 </ b> A that partitions the main housing portion 19. It is made into the substantially arc shape similar to. Then, when the support member 17 is fitted to the case body 15 from the first state, which will be described later, two sides 47 that are both sides in the short direction of the top portion 41 of the support member 17 and the inside of the case body 15 are provided. The extended line of the ridgeline 19B formed at the upper end of the inner side surface 19A (see FIG. 2) that divides the main accommodating portion 19 is continuous in a plan view.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 8 (A), the two sides 45 on both sides in the longitudinal direction of the top portion 41 of the support member 17 are shaped along the outer peripheral surface of the beverage container V2 having the second diameter φ2. . Then, when the support member 17 is fitted to the case body 15 from the second state, which will be described later, two sides 45 that are both longitudinal sides of the top portion 41 of the support member 17 and both sides of the support member 17 are formed. The extended line of the ridge line 19B formed at the upper end of the inner side surface 19A (see FIG. 2) that divides the space is discontinuous in plan view. In addition, when the support member 17 is fitted to the case body 15 from the second state, which will be described later, two sides 45 which are both longitudinal sides of the top portion 41 of the support member 17 are formed at the upper end of the inner side surface 19A. It is set as the structure protruded in the direction which interferes with the extended line of the ridgeline 19B. That is, the two sides 45 that are both longitudinal sides of the top portion 41 of the support member 17 protrude outward in the longitudinal direction of the case body 15 from the extended line of the ridge line 19B. The longitudinal length of the support member 17 is longer than the longitudinal length of the second step portion 26, and the second step portion 26 is sandwiched by the support member 17.

  As shown in FIG. 3, when the side portions 43 </ b> A on both sides in the longitudinal direction of the support member 17 are viewed from the front, the shape thereof is opposed to the upper bottom 45 that forms one side constituting the top portion 41 and the upper bottom 45. The side portion 43A is a lower part in the vehicle vertical direction, and has a substantially trapezoidal shape that includes a lower bottom 51 that is partially cut away as will be described later. Here, the length of the lower base 51 is set shorter than the length of the upper base 45. Further, the side portions 43A on both sides in the longitudinal direction of the support member 17 are inclined inward from the upper base 45 toward the lower base 51 with the center of the support member 17 being inward (see FIG. 8A). Further, a substantially rectangular cutout 53 is formed at the center of the lower base 51 toward the upper base 45 side. The width of the notch 53 is set longer than the width of the support portion 29 (the length in the same direction as the longitudinal direction of the case body 15, see FIG. 2). Note that the side portions 43 </ b> A on both sides in the longitudinal direction of the support member 17 have a line-symmetric shape around a line connecting the center portion of the lower bottom 51 and the center portion of the upper bottom 45.

  As shown in FIG. 3, when the side portions 43 </ b> B on both sides in the short direction of the support member 17 are viewed from the front, the shape thereof is opposed to the upper bottom 47 that forms one side of the top portion 41 and the upper bottom 47. It is made into the substantially trapezoid shape formed from the lower bottom 61 used as the vehicle up-down direction lower part of the side part 43B. Here, the length of the lower base 61 is set shorter than the length of the upper base 47. In addition, from both ends of the upper base 47 to both ends of the lower base 61, an inclined state is formed inwardly with the central portion of the lower base 61 as the inner side (see FIG. 8A). Further, the side portion 43B is formed with notches 63 having a predetermined shape on the left and right sides, leaving the center portion of the lower bottom 61. As shown in detail in FIG. 6B, the notch 63 has a first vertical portion 65A having an outer periphery 65 extending from the center of the lower base 61 toward the upper base 47, and a first A first horizontal portion 65B extending from the upper end of the vertical portion 65A to the outside in the longitudinal direction of the support member 17, and an inclination from the longitudinal outer end of the first horizontal portion 65B to the upper bottom 47 and the longitudinal direction outside of the support member 17 An inclined portion 65C, a second vertical portion 65D extending from the upper end of the inclined portion 65C to the upper bottom 47 side, and a second vertical portion extending from the upper end of the second vertical portion 65D to the outside in the longitudinal direction of the support member 17. The horizontal portion 65E and a third vertical portion 65F extending from the outer end in the longitudinal direction of the second horizontal portion 65E toward the lower bottom 61 side. The side portions 43B on both sides in the short direction of the support member 17 are symmetrical with respect to a line connecting the central portion of the lower base 61 and the central portion of the upper base 47.

  Next, a method for fitting the support member 17 into the case body 15 will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the support member 17 is placed in the case so that the short direction passing through the center in the insertion direction of the support member 17 (hereinafter referred to as the insertion center) G in plan view coincides with the longitudinal direction of the case body 15. Arranged above the body 15. Here, the support member 17 is arranged so that the center of the top portion 41 (specifically, the intersection of the diagonal lines of the top portion 41) is located above the center of the case body 15. Hereinafter, this state is referred to as a “first state”. Then, the support member 17 is lowered from the first state, and the support member 17 and the case body 15 are fitted.

  On the other hand, the support member 17 is disposed above the case body 15 so that the longitudinal direction passing through the insertion center G of the support member 17 and the longitudinal direction of the case body 15 coincide with each other in plan view. Here, the support member 17 is arranged so that the center of the top portion 41 (specifically, the intersection of the diagonal lines of the top portion 41) is located above the center of the case body 15. Hereinafter, this state is referred to as a “second state”. Then, the support member 17 is lowered from the second state, and the support member 17 and the case body 15 are fitted.

  Therefore, the support member 17 is lowered from the first state and the support member 17 and the case body 15 are fitted together, and then the support member 17 is lifted upward and removed from the case body 15, and the top of the support member 17 is removed. The state where the center of 41 is the center of rotation and the vertical axis passing through the center is the rotation axis and the support member 17 is rotated 90 degrees in the horizontal direction and can be inserted is the second state.

  Next, an operation when the support member 17 is fitted into the case body 15 will be described.

(When the support member 17 is fitted to the case body 15 from the first state)
First, an operation when the support container 17 is fitted to the case body 15 from the first state and the beverage container V1 having the first diameter φ1 is accommodated will be described.

  FIG. 5 shows a perspective view of the cup holder in a state where the support member 17 is fitted to the case body 15 from the first state. Moreover, the top view of FIG. 5 is FIG. 6 (A), and the front view of FIG. 5 is FIG. 6 (B). 5 and 6, both ends in the longitudinal direction of the case body 15 are cut.

  As shown in FIG. 5 or FIG. 6, the case body 15 and the support member 17 are fitted so that the longitudinal direction of the case body 15 and the short direction of the support member 17 coincide. Specifically, the support member 17 is fitted from above the case body 15 toward the support portion 29, and the support portion 29 provided in the step portion 24 of the case body 15 and the side portions 43 </ b> A on both sides in the longitudinal direction of the support member 17. The notch 53 (refer FIG. 3) provided in is fitted. Therefore, the communication accommodation portion 21 of the case body 15 is partitioned by the support member 17, and a container accommodation space (main accommodation portion 19) is formed between the case body 15 and the support member 17. Therefore, a drink container can be accommodated in the container accommodation space. Further, the inner diameter of the bottom surface of the main housing portion 19 provided inside the case body 15 is substantially the same as the first diameter φ1. Therefore, the beverage container V1 having the first diameter φ1 can be accommodated. Further, the inner diameter of the bottom surface of the main housing part 19 is set smaller than the inner diameter of the upper end side opening of the main housing part 19, and the vertical sectional shape of the main housing part 19 is substantially trapezoidal. Accordingly, since the inner side surface 19A is inclined, the beverage container can be smoothly accommodated even when the beverage container is in the middle of the inner side surface 19A when the beverage container is accommodated, and the beverage container V1 having the first diameter φ1 is provided. It can be stored stably. Further, the ridgeline 19B formed at the upper end of the inner side surface 19A that divides the main housing portion 19 provided inside the case body 15 forms a substantially circular arc, and the two sides on both sides in the short direction of the top portion 41 of the support member 17 47 has a substantially arc shape similar to an extension line of the ridge line 19B formed at the upper end of the inner side surface 19A. Therefore, in a state where the support member 17 is fitted to the case body 15, the extension line of the ridge line 19 </ b> B on the vehicle upper side of the inner side surface 19 </ b> A of the case body 15 and the both sides in the short direction of the top portion 41 of the support member 17 are 2. Side 47 is continuous. As a result, the extended line of the ridge line on the opening side of the main housing portion 19 continues. Therefore, the appearance quality can be kept good.

  Note that the term “continuous” used here means that the support member 17 is fitted to the case body 15, an extension line of the ridge line 19 B on the vehicle upper side of the inner side surface 19 A of the case body 15, and the support member 17, for example. This includes a case in which the two sides 47 on both sides in the short direction of the top 41 are not coincident with each other, and are shifted by, for example, 1 millimeter. That is, as long as the effects of the present invention can be obtained, they may be deviated.

  Further, in a state where the case body 15 and the support member 17 are fitted, even if the beverage container V1 having the first diameter φ1 contacts the support member 17 and the support member 17 moves, the convex portion 23 is supported. It plays the role of a stopper that prevents the movement of the member 17. Therefore, the backlash of the support member 17 can be suppressed.

  In addition, since the length of the short side of the notch 53 (refer FIG. 3) is longer than the width | variety of the support part 29 (refer FIG. 2), it is made easy to insert. However, in order to suppress the backlash of the support member 17, the difference between the width of the notch 53 and the width of the support portion 29 may be reduced. Or what is necessary is just to increase the contact area of the notch 53 and the support part 29. FIG. Moreover, the convex part 23 does not need to be provided over the full length.

(When the support member 17 is fitted to the case body 15 from the second state)
Next, the operation when the support member 17 is fitted to the case body 15 from the second state and the beverage container V2 having the second diameter φ2 is accommodated will be described.

  FIG. 7 shows a perspective view of the cup holder in the second state. FIG. 8A is a plan view of FIG. 7, and FIG. 8B is a cross-sectional view in the X1 and X2 directions in FIG. 8A. 7 and 8, both ends in the longitudinal direction of the case body 15 are cut.

  As shown in FIG. 7 or FIG. 8, the case body 15 and the support member 17 are fitted so that the longitudinal direction of the case body 15 coincides with the longitudinal direction of the support member 17. Specifically, the side portions 43 </ b> B on both sides in the short side direction of the support member 17 are fitted into the groove portions 27 (see FIG. 2) formed between the second step portions 26 of the case body 15. Therefore, the communication accommodation portion 21 (see FIG. 2) of the case body 15 is partitioned by the support member 17, and a container accommodation space (main accommodation portion 19) is formed between the case body 15 and the support member 17. Therefore, a beverage container can be accommodated in the space. Further, the second step portion 26 is sandwiched between part of the side portions 43 </ b> A on both sides in the longitudinal direction of the support member 17. Further, the two sides 45 which are both sides in the longitudinal direction of the top portion 41 of the support member 17 and the extension line of the ridge line 19B formed at the upper end of the inner side surface 19A which divides the main housing portion 19 of the case body 15 are not in plan view. The two sides 45 that are continuous and are on both sides in the longitudinal direction of the top portion 41 of the support member 17 protrude in a direction that interferes with an extension line of the ridge line 19B formed at the upper end of the inner side surface 19A. Accordingly, a container housing space smaller than the container housing space formed when the support member 17 is fitted to the case body 15 from the first state is formed between the case body 15 and the support member 17. The Therefore, a beverage container having a diameter smaller than the first diameter φ1 can be accommodated. Furthermore, since the two sides 45 which are both longitudinal sides of the top portion 41 of the support member 17 are formed along the outer peripheral surface of the beverage container V2 having the second diameter φ2, the beverage container having the second diameter φ2 is used. V2 can be accommodated stably.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 7 or FIG. 8A, the corner 26D of the second step portion 26, that is, the vicinity of the boundary between the short side surface 26B and the long side surface 26C is a support member in plan view. 17 of the top part 41 of the 17 is covered with both side surfaces 43B in the short direction. That is, in FIG. 8A, the corner 26 </ b> D of the second step portion 26 is located inside the case body 15 with respect to the lower bottoms 61 on both sides in the short direction of the support member 17. Then, the second horizontal portion 65E (see FIG. 6B) of the notch 63 (see FIG. 3) provided on both lateral side portions 43B of the support member 17 and the corners of the second step portion 26. Specifically, the second horizontal portion 65E and the upper surface of the corner 26D of the second stepped portion 26 are in contact with each other. Further, a gap S is formed between the short side surface 26B of the second step portion 26 and the short side portion 43B of the support member 17 except for the corner 26D of the second step portion 26. Yes. Further, the inner side surface portion 31A of the rib 31 arranged to face the main housing portion 19 and the second vertical portion 65D (see FIG. 6B) of the notch 63 of the support member 17 come into contact with each other, and the rib The upper surface part 31B of 31 and the second horizontal part 65E of the notch 63 are in contact with each other. That is, the distance between the second horizontal portions 65E of the notches 63 provided on both sides in the short direction of the support member 17 is the distance between the two ribs 31 provided on the side surface 26B of the second step portion 26. It is almost equivalent. Therefore, the support points of the support member 17 increase, and the backlash of the support member can be suppressed and stabilized.

  Further, an inclined portion 65C (see FIG. 6B) is provided on the outer periphery of the notch 63 (see FIG. 3) provided in the lateral direction side portion 43B of the support member 17. Therefore, when the support member 17 is fitted into the case body 15, the support member 17 is easily fitted between the ribs 31 after the inclined portion 65 </ b> C abuts on the upper surface 31 </ b> B of the rib 31.

  In addition, when it is desired to further suppress the backlash of the support member 17, the contact area between the support member 17 and the case body 15 may be increased.

(When storing mugs)
Next, the operation when the mug is accommodated will be described.

  When accommodating the mug, the support member 17 is removed from the case body 15 in FIG. 5 or FIG. 7 (see FIG. 2). As a result, a space including the groove portion 27 is formed in the longitudinal direction through the central portion in the short direction of the case body 15. Therefore, when the mug is accommodated in the main accommodating part 19 provided inside the case body 15, the handle of the mug is accommodated in the communication accommodating part 21 including the groove 27 and the space above the groove 27 on the vehicle upper side. Therefore, depending on the arrangement of the mug, the handle of the mug can be brought into contact with the lateral side surface 26 </ b> B or the rib 31 of the second stepped portion 26. Therefore, even when the mug moves when the vehicle turns, the handle contacts the short side surface 26B or the rib 31 of the second step portion 26, and the movement (rotation) of the mug is suppressed. Therefore, the mug is stably arranged.

  As described above, according to the first embodiment, beverage containers having different diameters can be accommodated by rotating the support member 17 in a 90-degree horizontal plane. Therefore, it can be set as a simple structure compared with the structure which provides a biasing means in a support member like the past. Further, the support member 17 is configured to fit into the support portion 29 or the groove portion 27 of the case body 15. Therefore, the case body 15 remains unchanged from the conventional case, and only the support member 17 needs to be changed, and the manufacturing cost can be reduced. Furthermore, since it has the groove part 27, the drink container which has a handle like a mug can be accommodated.

  In addition, the convex part 23 may be provided only in one side among the both sides | surfaces of the transversal direction of a case body.

<Modification of First Embodiment>
For example, as shown in FIG. 9, the case body 35 is not provided with a convex portion as the second engaging portion, and the support member 37 may have a shape that does not have rounds at the four corners of the top portion 39.

  In the first embodiment and the modification thereof, the groove portion 27 is not formed between the step portions 24 provided on both side surfaces in the short direction inside the case body 15, and a wall portion connecting the step portions 24 is provided. It may be done. The case body 15 may not have the ribs 31 as the first engaging portions, and the ribs 31 need not be limited to two places.

<Second Embodiment>
Next, a second embodiment of the present invention and its modification will be described with reference to FIGS. In addition, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected about the structure similar to the said 1st Embodiment, The description is abbreviate | omitted here.

  As shown in FIGS. 10 to 13, the cup holder according to the second embodiment is provided with one protrusion 91 on each side surface of the case body 85 in the short direction, and the case body 85 is seen in plan view. In this case, the protrusion 91 is characterized in that it is arranged at a point-symmetrical position with respect to the center (hereinafter referred to as the insertion center) G4 (see FIG. 13) in the insertion direction of the support member 93 described later. Here, the protruding portion 91 has a plate thickness substantially the same as the width of the support portion 29 in the first embodiment. The protruding length of the protruding portion 91 (here, the length in the same direction as the short direction of the case body 85 in plan view) will be described later.

  As shown in FIG. 10, the case body 85 has a substantially box shape with the upper surface opened, and the inner side surfaces on both sides in the longitudinal direction are formed in a substantially semicircle in plan view. The substantially semicircular shape is a shape along the outer periphery of the beverage container V1 (see FIG. 12A) having the first diameter φ1. The case body 85 includes a pair of front and rear main housing portions 87 formed on both sides in the longitudinal direction and a communication housing portion 89 that communicates the pair of main housing portions 87. On both side surfaces of the case body 85 in the short side direction, rectangular flat plate-like projecting portions 91 projecting toward opposite side surfaces are integrally formed. The protrusion 91 provided on either side surface of the case body 85 on both side surfaces in the short side and the protrusion 91 provided on the other side surface are, in plan view, an insertion center G4 of a support member 93 to be described later. Are arranged symmetrically with respect to. The case body 85 is symmetrical with respect to the axis X3 (see FIG. 13) in the short direction passing through the insertion center G4 (see FIG. 13) of the support member 93 in plan view, except for the protrusion 91. Yes. Further, the case body 85 is symmetrical with respect to the longitudinal axis Y3 (see FIG. 13) passing through G4 through the insertion center of the support member 93 in a plan view, except for the protruding portion 91.

  As shown in FIG. 11, the support member 93 has a top portion 95 in which a part of each of the four sides is curved inward in a substantially arc shape in a plan view, and the four sides constituting the top portion 95 toward the lower side of the vehicle. A plane that is substantially perpendicular to each side of the top portion 95 is formed, and a side portion 97 is formed that includes a side portion 97 in which a part of the side forms a substantially arc shape in plan view. Here, the top portion 95 has a shape in which two sets of two opposite sides of a square are cut out with circles having different radii in plan view. Further, in a plan view, the radii of the arcs forming the two opposite sides of the four sides of the top portion 95 are set equal. Hereinafter, the direction in which the top part 95 of the support member 93 has two sides 99 cut out by a circle with a large radius on both sides is a short direction, and the direction in which two sides 101 cut by a circle with a small radius are on both sides is used. Called the longitudinal direction.

  The shape of the arc that forms a part of the two sides 99 that are both sides in the short direction of the top portion 95 of the support member 93 is a shape that follows the outer peripheral surface of the inner side surface 87A (see FIG. 10) that defines the main housing portion 87. And a shape along the outer peripheral surface of the beverage container V1 (see FIG. 12A) having the first diameter φ1. Moreover, the shape of the circular arc which forms a part of 2 sides 101 which becomes the longitudinal direction both sides of the top part 95 of the support member 93 is on the outer peripheral surface of the beverage container V2 (see FIG. 12B) having the second diameter φ2. It is supposed to be a shape along. The side portions 97A on both sides in the short direction of the support member 93 are symmetrical with respect to a line connecting the central portion of the lower base 103 and the central portion of the upper base 99. Further, the side portions 97B on both sides in the longitudinal direction of the support member 93 are symmetrical with respect to a line connecting the center portion of the lower base 105 and the center portion of the upper base 101.

  Cutouts 107 for fitting with the protruding portions 91 are provided on both lateral side portions 97 </ b> A and longitudinal side portions 97 </ b> B of the support member 93. The notches 107 are substantially rectangular when the side portions 97 of the support member 93 are viewed from the front. Further, when the side portion 97 of the support member 93 is viewed from the front, there is one notch 107, and this notch 107 is provided at each of the four corners 93A, 93B, 93C, 93D of the support member 93. It has been. The height of the notch 107 is equal to the height of the protrusion 91, and the width of the notch 107 is set slightly wider than the plate thickness of the protrusion 91.

  Next, the operation when the support member 93 is fitted into the case body 85 will be described with reference to FIG. In addition, since it is the same as that of 1st Embodiment about the point which rotates the support member 93 within a 90 degree | times horizontal surface, it abbreviate | omits description.

  As shown in FIG. 12A, when the support member 93 is fitted into the protruding portion 91 of the case body 85 from the first state to accommodate the beverage container V1 having the first diameter φ1, the case body 85 is used. The support member 93 is fitted so that the longitudinal direction of the case body 85 coincides with the short direction of the support member 93. Specifically, the protrusions 91 of the case body 85 are fitted with notches 107A and 107C provided on the side portions 97B on both sides in the longitudinal direction of the support member 93 from above the case body 85. The bottom surface portion of the support member 93 that faces the top portion 95 is in contact with the bottom surface of the case body 85. Further, a part of the side portion 97 </ b> B on both sides in the longitudinal direction of the support member 93 and the lateral side surface of the case body 85 are in contact with each other.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 12 (B), when the support member 93 is fitted into the protruding portion 91 of the case body 85 from the second state to accommodate the beverage container V2 having the second diameter φ2, the case body 85 and the support member 93 are fitted so that the short direction of the case body 85 matches the short direction of the support member 93. Specifically, the protrusions 91 of the case body 85 are fitted with notches 107B and 107D provided on the side portions 97A on both sides in the short direction of the support member 93 from above the case body 85. The bottom surface portion of the support member 93 that faces the top portion 95 is in contact with the bottom surface of the case body 85. Further, a part of the side portion 97 </ b> A on both sides in the short direction of the support member 93 and the side surface in the short direction of the case body 85 are in contact with each other.

  According to the said structure, the drink container of a different diameter can be accommodated by rotating the support member 93 in a 90 degree | times horizontal surface, and making it fit in the case body 85. FIG. Therefore, it can be set as a simple structure compared with the structure which provides a biasing means in a support member like the past. Further, the shape of the arc that forms a part of the two sides 99 that are both sides in the short direction of the top portion 95 of the support member 93 is a shape that follows the outer peripheral surface of the inner side surface 87A (see FIG. 10) that partitions the main housing portion 87. It is made into the shape in alignment with the outer peripheral surface of the drink container V1 (refer FIG. 12 (A)) which has 1st diameter (phi) 1. Therefore, a drink container can be stably accommodated. In addition, when the support member 93 is fitted into the rectangular flat plate-shaped protrusion 91 provided on the case body 85 from the first state, the ridge line of the opening portion of the beverage container housing space formed on both sides of the support member 93 The extension line of the can be continuous, and the appearance quality can be kept good.

  Furthermore, according to the above configuration, since the rectangular flat plate-shaped protrusion 91 is provided, the container housing space (the main housing portion 87 and the communication housing portion 89 are configured as compared with the first embodiment. Space) becomes wider. Therefore, when the support member 93 is removed, more items such as small items can be accommodated in addition to the beverage container. Further, when the support member 93 is fitted into the case body 85 from the first state and the second state, the protrusion 91 is covered with the support member 93, so that the appearance is improved and the support member 93 and the case body 85 are also covered. Small items and the like can be accommodated in the spaces A1 and A2 between both side surfaces of the central portion in the longitudinal direction.

  Here, the length of the projecting portion 91 (the length of the projecting portion 91 facing the side surface of the case body 85 facing the short side) L (see FIG. 10) is set as follows. That is, the tip of the protrusion 91 is set to a length that is located within the hatched portion shown in FIGS. This hatched portion is a top portion 95 when the support member 93 is fitted to the case body 85 from the first state, and a top portion 95 when the support member 93 is fitted to the case body 85 from the second state. It corresponds to the overlapping part.

<Modification Example 1 of Second Embodiment>
In the case body 85 in the second embodiment, a convex portion 109 as a second engaging portion may be provided at the position shown in FIG. The convex portion 109 is set at the following position. That is, when the support member 93 is fitted to the case body 85 from the first state, the support member 93 is in a position where it abuts on part of the lateral side portions 97A of the support member 93 and from the second state. When the case body 85 is fitted to the case body 85, the support member 93 is integrally formed so as to protrude from the inner side surface of the case body 85 at a position where it abuts on a part of both side portions 97 </ b> B in the longitudinal direction.

  According to the above configuration, since the support points of the support member 93 are further increased, the backlash of the support member 93 can be suppressed. Further, if the protruding portion 91 is provided on the inner side surface of the case body 85 on the vehicle vertical direction lower side, and the convex portion 109 as the second engagement portion is provided on the inner side surface of the case body 85 on the vehicle vertical direction upper side, the more The backlash can be suppressed. In addition, although this convex part 109 is provided in two places in FIG. 13, you may provide in only one place of any one. However, in this case, the support member 93 may rattle in either direction on both sides in the longitudinal direction, but there is no problem.

  In the second embodiment and the first modification thereof, the case body 85 is provided with two protrusions 91 and the support member 93 is fitted. It is good also as a structure which is provided and provided in four symmetrical and line symmetrical places. In this case, when each side portion 97 of the support member 93 is viewed from the front, there are two cutouts, and two cutouts are provided at four corners of the support member. According to the said structure, the support point of a support member increases further and the backlash of a support member can be suppressed. Moreover, in the modification 1 of the said 2nd Embodiment, although the convex part 109 is provided in the case body 85 in two places, it is provided in four places symmetrical with respect to the insertion center G4 and line-symmetrically by planar view. It may be done. According to the said structure, the support point of a support member increases further and the backlash of a support member can be suppressed.

<Modification 2 of the second embodiment>
In the first modification of the second embodiment, the case body 85 is provided with the protruding portion 91 and the convex portion 109 as the second engaging portion. However, in the above configuration, the protruding portion 91 is not provided, Only the convex portion 109 as the second engaging portion may be provided. In this case, it is not necessary to provide the notch 107 in the support member 93. According to the above configuration, since it is not necessary to provide the support member 93 with the notch 107, the step of providing the support member 93 with the notch can be omitted, and the cost can be reduced. The convex portions 109 may be provided at four points that are point-symmetric and line-symmetric with respect to the insertion center G4 in plan view.

  Although the first and second embodiments and their modifications have been described above, the embodiments of the present invention are not limited to these embodiments, and various other embodiments are employed without departing from the spirit of the present invention. be able to. That is, in the above embodiment, the cup holder is a cup holder that is housed in a substantially box-shaped recessed space provided in the console box, but the case body is a recessed space. It may be configured to be detachable from. Moreover, the structure arrange | positioned at the armrest formed by falling the seat back of the center of a backseat seat to the vehicle front side may be sufficient as a cup holder. Furthermore, in the said embodiment, although it is set as the structure by which a drink container is arrange | positioned along with the vehicle front-back direction back and forth, you may be set as the structure by which a drink container is arrange | positioned along with the vehicle width direction right and left. Further, the container housing space may be formed only on one side of both sides of the support member, and the space that can accommodate the container may not be formed on the other side. Moreover, in the said embodiment, although the specific numerical value was shown about the diameter and the capacity | capacitance about the beverage container V1 which has 1st diameter (phi) 1, and the beverage container V2 which has 2nd diameter (phi) 2, 1st diameter (phi) 1 is 2nd. As long as it is larger than the diameter φ, it is optional. What is necessary is just to change the shape of a case body and a support member suitably according to the magnitude | size and capacity | capacitance of the diameter. Further, the beverage container is not limited to a cylindrical beverage container, and can be applied to a rectangular beverage container such as a paper pack. That is, the support member and the side surface of the case body may be provided with a recess so that the paper pack can be accommodated. Furthermore, at least a part of the four sides of the top portion of the support member has a substantially arc shape, but may have a shape having a straight portion in contact with the outer periphery of the beverage container. A gap may be formed between the beverage container and the support member when the beverage container is accommodated in the cup holder instead of the shape that follows the outer peripheral shape of the beverage container. The rotation angle of the support member in the horizontal plane may be slightly deviated from 90 degrees.

11 Cup holder 15 Case body 19B Ridge line 23 Convex part (2nd engaging part)
24 Stepped part (projecting part)
25 1st step part 26 2nd step part (shelf part)
29 support portion 27 groove portion 31 rib (first engagement portion)
17 Support member 45 Upper base (ridgeline) of two sides on both sides in the longitudinal direction
47 Upper base (ridgeline) of two sides on both sides in the short direction
53 Notch 63 Notch G Center of Insertion Direction 35 Case Body 37 Support Member 85 Case Body 91 Projection 93 Support Member 99 Upper Bases (Ridge Lines) on Both Sides of Outer Side
101 Upper base (ridgeline) on both sides on the outside in the longitudinal direction
107 Notch 109 Convex part (second engaging part)
G4 Center of insertion direction φ1 First diameter φ2 Second diameter (smaller than the first diameter)
V1 beverage container having a first diameter V2 beverage container having a second diameter

Claims (7)

A case body having a container housing space formed therein, provided at least one on each side in the short side direction of the inside, and having a projecting portion projecting to the opposite side surface;
When viewed in a plan view, the first state in which the short direction passing through the center of the insertion direction coincides with the longitudinal direction of the case body, and the length through the center by rotating in the horizontal plane from the first state. When it is possible to fit into the projecting portion from the second state, the direction of which coincides with the longitudinal direction of the case body, and when the projecting portion is fitted into the projecting portion from the first state, the first diameter A beverage container having a second diameter smaller than the first diameter in a case where the beverage container can be accommodated in the container accommodation space and is fitted into the protruding portion from the second state. A support member that can be accommodated in
A cup holder comprising:   The cup holder according to claim 1, wherein when the support member is fitted into the protruding portion from the first state, a ridge line of the support member and a container housing space formed on both sides of the support member are formed. A cup holder, wherein a ridge line on an inner side surface of the case body to be partitioned or an extension line thereof is continuous in a plan view.   3. The cup holder according to claim 1, wherein the support member is formed on the ridge line of the support member and on both sides of the support member when the support member is fitted into the protrusion from the second state. The ridge line on the inner side surface of the case body that defines the container housing space or its extension line is discontinuous in plan view, and the ridge line of the support member protrudes in a direction that interferes with the extension line of the ridge line on the inner side surface. A cup holder characterized by that.   4. The cup holder according to claim 1, wherein a groove portion is formed between the projecting portions so as to communicate with a container housing space formed on both sides in the longitudinal direction of the case body. A cup holder characterized by that.   5. The cup holder according to claim 1, wherein the projecting portion connects a bottom surface of the case body and a lateral side surface inside the case body, from the second state. A cup comprising: a shelf portion fitted into the support member; and a support portion formed in a part of the shelf portion and fitted into the support member from the first state. holder.   The cup holder according to claim 5, wherein the support member is engaged with the support member when the support member is fitted into the protruding portion from the second state on at least one short side surface of the shelf. A cup holder in which a first engagement portion is formed.   The cup holder according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein a second engaging portion that engages with the support member is formed on at least one of the lateral sides in the short side of the case body. Cup holder characterized by being made.

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