JPH11208350A - Cup holder - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To surely hold various vessels of different size by variably adjusting both a height position and an internal diameter of a hold opening matched with external dimension of the vessel. SOLUTION: A bottom part of a vessel C is supported by a base part 11. An almost V-shaped connection piece 12 is made vertically movable between a receiving position received to the base part 11 and a protruded position protruding upward from the base part 11. In both ends of the connection piece 12, a pair of holders 13 able to nippedly interposed peripheral surface of the vessel C are secured so as to disable the vessel C from rolling in a diametric direction. According to vertical movement of the connection piece 12, an insertion hole 11a of the base part 11 is engaged with the connection piece 12, an angle of a flexion part 12b thereof is spread and contracted. Accordingly, when a height position of the holder 13 is changed, an internal diameter of a hold opening is automatically adjusted, the optimum dimension is provided to be matched with external dimension of the held vessel C.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a cup holder, and more particularly to a cup provided in a vehicle interior of an automobile and capable of adjusting the inner diameter and height of the holder according to the dimensions of a container (cup) to be housed and held. It concerns the holder.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art A conventional cup holder is mounted, for example, in a center cluster or the like in the interior of an automobile and has a holding opening for holding containers such as cans, bottles, and paper cups. In some conventional cup holders, the size of the holding opening is variable according to the diameter of the container to be held.

[0003]

In such a conventional cup holder, the size of the holding opening is variable according to the diameter of the container, so that there is an effect that large and small containers having different diameters can be held. However, not only the diameter of the container, but also the height changes in size, while the height of the holding opening of the cup holder is not variable, so in the case of a large container, the height is too high to fit, and the holding force is not sufficient. .

Accordingly, the present invention provides a cup which can variably adjust both the height position and the inner diameter of the holding opening in accordance with the external dimensions of the container, and which can reliably hold various containers having different sizes. It is an object to provide a holder.

[0005]

According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a cup holder having a holding opening for inserting and holding a container, the holding means being capable of holding an outer periphery thereof so that the container cannot be rolled in a radial direction. An adjusting means connected to the holding means for vertically moving the holding means and enlarging and reducing the inner diameter of the holding opening of the holding means in accordance with the vertical movement;

According to a second aspect of the present invention, a cup holder is provided in a vehicle interior of an automobile so as to be able to support a bottom of a container, has a substantially V-shape, and has a storage position in which the base is stored and an upper position from the base. A pair of connecting pieces that are vertically movable between a projecting position and a pair of the fixing pieces that are fixed to both ends of the connecting piece and that can pinch the outer peripheral surface of the container so that the container cannot roll in the radial direction. A holder, and an engaging means provided on the base portion for engaging with the connecting piece as the connecting piece moves up and down to enlarge and reduce the angle of the bent portion.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, there is provided a cup holder provided in a vehicle interior of an automobile so as to be able to support a bottom portion of a container, and provided in a vehicle interior of the automobile to extend vertically.
A second base capable of supporting the outer peripheral surface of the container, and an elongated shape having one end inserted and attached to the second base in a substantially horizontal direction, and a storage position and a second position which are stored in the second base. A connecting piece that is movable between a protruding position protruding from the base surface of the second and a second piece, and a holding opening of the container formed between the connecting piece and the second base; A holder capable of holding the outer peripheral surface of the container between the second base and the outer surface of the second base so that the container cannot be rolled in the radial direction; On the other hand, it has an inclined surface that is inclined so as to decrease in diameter from its lower end toward its upper end, and one end of the connection piece is slidable in the vertical direction on the inclined surface, and is capable of positioning and stopping at a predetermined vertical position, The holding opening is expanded with the vertical movement of the connecting piece along the inclined surface. And comprising an adjustment means for reducing.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a cup holder provided in a vehicle interior of an automobile so as to be capable of supporting a bottom portion of a container, and a cup holder provided in a vehicle interior of an automobile so as to be capable of supporting an outer peripheral surface of the container. A connection piece having an arc portion rotatable in a vertical direction between an accommodation position accommodated in the first base portion and a projecting position projecting from the first base portion by a predetermined angle; The container is fixed to the upper end of the arc portion of the connecting piece and forms a holding opening for the container between the second base and the second base. The outer peripheral surface of the container is fixed to the second base so that the container cannot roll in the radial direction. It has a holder that can be held between the base and a base, and adjustment means that enables the arc of the connecting piece to be positioned and stopped at a predetermined angular position.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a cup holder provided in a vehicle interior of an automobile so as to be able to support a bottom of a container, an inner support fixed above the base, and a predetermined distance from the inner support. And an outer supporting portion that is connected and fixed by placing the outer supporting portion, and a holding opening of the container is formed between the inner supporting portion and the outer supporting portion, and the outer peripheral surface of the container is not rolled in the radial direction. Adjusting means operably connected to a holder capable of being sandwiched and an inner support portion of the holder, wherein the outer support portion is rotatable up and down around the inner support portion and is capable of positioning and stopping at a predetermined rotation position. And

[0010]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the interior of an automobile showing the mounting position of a cup holder according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a sectional view showing a non-use state of the cup holder according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view showing a use state of the cup holder according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing a first use state of the cup holder according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention. FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing a second use state of the cup holder according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention.

As shown in FIGS. 1 to 5, the cup holder according to the first embodiment is disposed, for example, below the center cluster 1 in the interior of a vehicle. The cup holder is fixed to a base 11 provided substantially horizontally below the center cluster 1, a substantially V-shaped connecting piece 12 inserted into the base 11 from below, and a distal end of the connecting piece 12, respectively. And a pair of holders 13.

More specifically, the base portion 11 has a substantially horizontally long rectangular plate shape capable of freely supporting the bottom of the container C, and is fitted and mounted in a correspondingly shaped opening 1a provided on the lower side of the center cluster 1. It is supposed to. The connecting pieces 12 are attached to the base 11 by inserting the same V-shaped bar into the base 11 in a pair, and the holders 13 are bridged between the ends of the corresponding linear portions 12a of the connecting pieces 12. It is fixed. Each holder 13 has a long plate shape, and a pair of holders 13 having the same configuration
2a and between the straight portions 12a on the right side are symmetrically arranged and fixed, and extend in the front-back direction of the base 11.
That is, the holder 13 has a curved holding concave portion 13a corresponding to the outer peripheral surface shape of the container C on the inner end surface, and the outer peripheral surface of the container C can be freely held by the holding concave portions 13a of both the holders 13 facing in the left-right direction. A holding opening having a shape is formed. The outer end surface side of the holder 13 is a rib-shaped grip portion 13b projecting slightly upward, and the pair of left and right holders 13 can be gripped from both sides by the grip portion 13b.

On both front and rear sides of the base 11, each connecting piece 1
A pair of left and right circular insertion holes 11a into which the two linear portions 12a are inserted are respectively formed. On the other hand, the V-shaped connecting piece 12 is formed of spring steel and has a spring force (spring action) itself, in a direction of expanding the bent portion 12b, that is, in a direction of separating the two straight portions 12a from each other. It is energizing. In the linear portion 12a of the connecting piece 12, a plurality of annular grooves 12c (in the upper and lower stages in the figure) are formed at predetermined intervals in the axial direction extending over the entire circumferential direction.
The connecting piece 12 has the two straight portions 12a connected to the base portion 11.
Is inserted into the insertion hole 11a from below, and attached to the base 11 with the bent portion 12b housed under the base 11. At this time, since the connecting piece 12 urges the two linear portions 12a in a direction (outward direction) apart from each other by the spring force, each annular groove 12c is formed around the insertion hole 11a of the base 11 at the outer portion of the linear portion 12a. And is adapted to be engaged.

The distance between the front and rear insertion holes 11a is the same as the distance between the fixing positions of the tips of the linear portions 12a of the connecting pieces 12 with respect to the holder 13, and the pair of front and rear connecting pieces 12 The ends of the portions 12a are connected by a holder 13 so that the base 11 can be moved up and down in parallel with each other. Accordingly, the connecting piece 12 can be moved up and down between a storage position where the two linear portions 12a are completely stored in the base portion 11 and a protruding position where the connection portion 12 protrudes upward from the base portion 11 and is exposed. Further, the holder 13 is provided with the connecting piece 12.
Is placed in contact with the upper surface of the base 11 at the accommodation position, and is arranged to protrude upward from the upper surface of the base 11 at the protruding position.

Further, the connecting piece 12 is provided with three upper and lower annular grooves 1.
By locking the 2c into the insertion hole 11a of the base 11, three projection positions are obtained, and in accordance with the three projection positions, the holder 13 takes three height positions corresponding to the projection amount of the connecting piece 12. That is, the connecting piece 12 has a minimum protrusion amount at the position of the first step (lowest step) of the annular groove 12c, has an intermediate protrusion amount at the position of the second step, and has a third protrusion (top step). The maximum amount of protrusion at the position. Correspondingly, the holder 13
The minimum height position, the middle height position, and the maximum height position. At the same time, when the height position of the connecting piece 12 changes, each connecting piece 12 that engages with the insertion hole 11a at a constant interval provided in the base portion 11 is formed.
Are urged in a direction away from each other, and the angle of the bent portion 12b changes (enlarges or reduces). Thereby, the interval between the holding recesses 13a, that is, the inner diameter of the holding opening changes stepwise.

That is, when the connecting piece 12 is moved from the storage position to the protruding position and the protruding amount is changed from the minimum to the maximum,
The height position of both holders 13 changes stepwise to minimum, middle and maximum. At the same time, the angle of the bent portion 12b of the connecting piece 12 becomes the maximum angle from the minimum angle through the intermediate angle, and the inner diameter of the holding opening gradually increases to the minimum, middle, and maximum. Conversely, when the connecting piece 12 is moved from the protruding position to the accommodation position and the protruding amount is changed from the maximum to the minimum, the height position of both holders 13 changes stepwise to the maximum, middle and minimum. . At the same time, the angle of the bent portion 12b becomes the minimum angle through the intermediate angle from the maximum angle, and the inner diameter of the holding opening gradually decreases to the maximum, the middle, and the minimum.

The pair of left and right holders 13 are inserted into the holding openings at the protruding positions, whereby the containers C are inserted.
The outer peripheral surface of the container C can be sandwiched from both sides in the radial direction (both right and left sides) by the holding recess 13a so that the container C cannot roll in the radial direction. Further, the straight portion 12a of the connecting piece 12
The annular groove 12c is pressed against the insertion hole 11a of the base 11 by the spring force of the connecting piece 12 itself and locked, so that the holder 13 can be positioned and stopped at the predetermined height position.

The distance between the left and right through holes 11a of the base 11 is determined by the height of the annular groove 12c of the connecting piece 12,
The angle of the bent portion 12b of the connecting piece 12, and thus the holder 1
Since this is an element that determines the inner diameter of the holding opening 3, the interval between the left and right insertion holes 11a and the height of the annular groove 12c are set in consideration of the outer diameter of the container C to be held. For example, when the first-stage (top-most) annular groove 12c is locked in the insertion hole 11a of the base 11, the inner diameter of the holding opening between the holders 13 substantially matches the inner diameter of the predetermined small container, and When the annular groove 12c at the step (center) is locked in the insertion hole 11a of the base 11, the inner diameter of the holding opening between the holders 13 substantially matches the inner diameter of the predetermined middle container, and the third Lower annular groove 1
When 2c is locked in the insertion hole 11a of the base 11, the inner diameter of the holding opening between the holders 13 is made to substantially match the inner diameter of a predetermined large container.

In the first embodiment, the insertion hole 11a of the base 11 engages with the two linear portions 12a as the connecting piece 12 moves up and down, thereby enlarging and reducing the angle of the bent portion 12b. Matching means are configured. An adjusting means for adjusting the inner diameter of the holding opening in accordance with the height position of the holding opening is constituted by the connecting piece 12 and the engaging means.
Further, in the first embodiment, as shown in FIG.
On the left and right sides (left half and right half)
A pair of insertion holes 11a is formed, the pair of front and rear connection pieces 12 and the pair of left and right holders 13 are arranged, and a holding opening is formed between each pair of left and right holders. The individual containers C can be held separately.

Next, the operation of the cup holder according to the first embodiment configured as described above will be described.

In the non-use state of the cup holder, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the connecting piece 12 is completely accommodated in the base 11, and the holder 13 is arranged in contact with the upper surface of the base 11. On the other hand, to hold the container C by the cup holder, first,
Hold the holding portion 13b of the holder 13 and lift it upward,
The height position and the inner diameter of the holding opening are adjusted according to the size of the container C. For example, when holding a small container, the uppermost annular groove 12 c of the connecting piece 12 is inserted into the insertion hole 11 a of the base 11.
It is positioned at the peripheral edge, locked and positioned and fixed. Then
The distance between the holding recesses 13a of the holder 13, that is, the inner diameter of the holding opening is minimized in correspondence with the inner diameter of the small container. At this time, the height position of the holding opening is minimized. Similarly, when holding the middle container, as shown in FIGS.
The middle annular groove 12c is positioned at the peripheral edge of the insertion hole 11a of the base 11 and locked and positioned and fixed. Then, the inside diameter of the holding opening of the holder 13 becomes an intermediate position corresponding to the inside diameter of the middle container. At this time, the height position of the holding opening is intermediate. When holding the large container, as shown in FIG. 5, the lower annular groove 12c of the connecting piece 12 is inserted into the insertion hole 11a of the base 11.
It is positioned at the peripheral edge, locked and positioned and fixed. Then
The inside diameter of the holding opening of the holder 13 becomes the maximum corresponding to the inside diameter of the large container. At this time, the height position of the holding opening becomes maximum.

As described above, the cup holder according to the first embodiment forms a substantially V-shape with the base 11 provided to be able to support the bottom of the container C in the interior of the vehicle, and is accommodated in the base 11. A connecting piece 12 that can be moved up and down between a storage position and a projecting position that protrudes upward from the base 11, and is fixed to both ends of the connecting piece 12, so that the container C cannot roll in the radial direction. A pair of holders 13 capable of sandwiching the outer peripheral surface of the container C and the base portion 11 are engaged with the connecting piece 12 as the connecting piece 12 moves up and down, thereby increasing the angle of the bent portion 12b. And an insertion hole 11a of the base 11 as an engagement means for contracting.

Therefore, when the height position of the holder 13 is changed, the inner diameter of the holding opening is automatically adjusted, and the size becomes optimal according to the outer dimensions of the container C to be held. As a result, both the height position and the inner diameter of the holding opening can be simultaneously and variably adjusted in accordance with the dimensions of the container C, and various containers C having different sizes can be reliably held.

FIG. 6 is a perspective view of the interior of an automobile showing the mounting position of the cup holder according to the second embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing a use state of the cup holder according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention. FIG. 8 is a side view showing a use state of the cup holder according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention. FIG. 9 is a perspective view showing the back side of the guide block of the cup holder according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention. FIG. 10 is a perspective view of a main part of a cup holder according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention.

As shown in FIGS. 6 to 10, the second embodiment
Is disposed on the side wall 2 (side pocket portion or armrest portion, etc.) of the rear seat in the interior of a car such as a one-box car. As shown in FIG. 7, the cup holder includes a horizontal base 21 provided as a first base provided on the side wall 2, a vertical base 22 provided as a second base provided on the side wall 2 so as to extend vertically, and one end ( It has a connecting piece 23 whose rear end is inserted into and attached to the vertical base 22, and a holder 24 fixed between the other end (front end) of the connecting piece 23.

More specifically, the horizontal base 21 has a substantially horizontally long rectangular tray shape capable of supporting the bottom of the container C. On the other hand, the vertical base portion 22 has a substantially horizontally long rectangular flat plate shape capable of freely supporting the outer peripheral surface of the container C, and is fitted into an opening (not shown) of a corresponding shape provided at a predetermined position on the side wall 2 so as to be mounted. Has become. The horizontal base 21 is a vertical base 22
One end in the width direction is attached to the vertical base 21 by a shaft 21a so that it can be opened and closed in the front-rear direction (inside of the vehicle and the side wall), and the positioning is stopped substantially perpendicular to the vertical base 22. Holding position (broken line position in FIG. 6 and FIG. 7
The middle position) and a storage position (solid line position in FIG. 6) which is positioned and locked in a state of completely overlapping the vertical base 22 and shields the vertical base 22, is rotatable vertically. .

The connecting piece 23 has one end (rear end) having a pair of parallel straight portions 23 inserted into the vertical base 22.
a and a flange portion 23b formed integrally with one end of the linear portion 23a. The holder 24 has a substantially U-shaped rod shape, and is fixed across the other end (front end) of both straight portions 23 a of the connecting piece 23. Both ends of the holder 24 are vertically rotated between a holding position parallel to the horizontal base 21 as shown by a solid line in FIG. 10 and a storage position parallel to the vertical base 22 as shown by a two-dot chain line. Connecting piece 2 to be free
3 is connected to the front end of the straight portion 23a by a shaft 24a. The holder 24 has an inner end surface (a surface facing the vertical base 22) as a curved holding concave portion 24b corresponding to the outer peripheral surface shape of the container C, and an outer peripheral surface of the container C between the holder 24 and the surface of the vertical base 22. A holding opening having a shape capable of holding the surface is formed, and the outer peripheral surface of the container C can be sandwiched between the vertical base 22 so that the container C cannot roll in the radial direction.

On the back side of the vertical base 22, a guide block 25 having a triangular cross section is integrally formed. The guide block 25 has an inclined surface 25a inclined so as to decrease in diameter from the lower end to the upper end with respect to the surface of the vertical base 22, and the rear end of both straight portions 23a of the connecting piece 23 is vertically moved on the inclined surface 25a. It is slidable in the direction and can be locked at a predetermined vertical position. That is, a pair of right and left linear guide grooves 26 extending vertically are formed in the vertical base 22 and the guide block 25 so as to penetrate from the front surface of the vertical base 22 to the back surface of the guide block 25. A plurality of circular locking recesses 26 a are formed at predetermined intervals in the vertical direction along the guide grooves 26 on the back surface side of the guide block 25. In the present embodiment, locking concave portions 26a are formed at a total of four locations (upper and lower four stages) including two locations at the upper and lower ends and the center of the guide groove 26.

On the other hand, the flange 23b of the connecting piece 23
Has a disk shape corresponding to the locking recess 26a, and the flange portion 23a is locked by the locking recess 26a. That is, the connecting piece 23 has its straight portion 23a inserted into the vertical base portion 22 and the guide groove 26 of the guide block 25, and the flange portion 23b is slidable vertically along the guide groove 26 on the back surface of the guide block 25. At the same time, the guide groove 26 can be freely locked in each locking recess 26a. Further, as shown in FIG. 8, a pressing spring 27 is operatively connected to the flange portion 23b of the connecting piece 23, and the flange portion 23b is always connected to the inclined surface 2 on the back surface of the guide block 25.
5a. Thereby, the flange portion 23
b always elastically abuts on the guide groove 26 side edge of the inclined surface 25a on the back surface of the guide block 25 by the pressing spring 27,
It slides in the vertical direction along the guide groove 26 and is locked in the locking recess 26a at a predetermined position in the vertical direction (up and down four steps).

The length of the straight portion 23a of the connecting piece 23 is determined by the length of the vertical base 22 and the lower end of the guide block 25 (the guide groove 2).
The length is slightly larger than the thickness of the lower end 6 (corresponding to the locking recess 26a), and is almost completely accommodated in the guide groove 26 at this accommodation position. In addition, at the upper end of the guide block 25 (the portion corresponding to the locking recess 26a at the upper end of the guide groove 26), the thickness of the guide block 25 is substantially zero, and is substantially equal to the thickness of the vertical base 22. The straight portion 23a of the connecting piece 23 has a substantially entire length from the guide groove 26 on the side of the vertical base portion 22 to the surface side (inside the vehicle compartment).
It is designed to protrude. And, the flange portion 23b along the inclined surface 25a of the guide block 25
Of the connecting piece 23 along with the vertical sliding of the
The amount of protrusion from “a” increases or decreases. That is, the connecting piece 23 is
The two straight portions 23a are connected to the vertical base 2 at the lower end of the vertical base 22.
2 and storage recess 2 of guide groove 26
In the second and subsequent stages of 6a, the movable member can be freely moved in the front-rear direction between the projecting position and the projecting position which projects from the surface of the vertical base 22 and is exposed.

Further, the connecting piece 23 has three height positions by locking the flange portion 23b in the locking recesses 26a of the second to fourth (uppermost) steps of the guide groove 26. In accordance with this, the holder 24 takes three levels of height positions corresponding to the height positions of the connecting pieces 23. At the same time, the connecting piece 23 has three-stage protrusion amounts depending on the relationship between the height position and the inclination angle of the inclined surface 25a of the guide block 25, and the holding recess 24b of the holder 24 is adjusted accordingly.
And a holding opening formed between the vertical base 22 and the connecting piece 23
The inner diameter has three stages corresponding to the amount of protrusion of. That is, the connecting piece 2
Reference numeral 3 denotes a minimum height position and a minimum protrusion amount at the second stage position of the locking concave portion 26a, an intermediate height position and an intermediate protrusion amount at the third stage position, and a fourth stage (most) position. At the position (upper row), the maximum height position and the maximum protrusion amount are obtained. Correspondingly, the holder 24 has the minimum height position and the minimum inner diameter, the intermediate height position and the intermediate inner diameter, the maximum height position and the maximum inner diameter.

That is, when the connecting piece 23 is moved upward from the accommodation position to the protruding position and the height position is changed from the minimum to the maximum, the height positions of the holders 24 are gradually reduced to the minimum, middle and maximum. Change. At the same time, the vertical base 2 of the connecting piece 23
2 The amount of protrusion from the surface is minimum to maximum through the middle,
The inside diameter of the holding opening gradually expands to minimum, middle and maximum. Conversely, when the connecting piece 23 is moved from the protruding position to the storage position and the height position is changed from the maximum to the minimum, the height position of both holders 24 changes stepwise to the maximum, middle and minimum. I do. At the same time, the projecting amount of the connecting piece is reduced from the maximum to the minimum through the middle, and the inner diameter of the holding opening is gradually reduced to the maximum, middle and minimum.

In the storage position of the connecting piece 23, the holder 2
4 are located near the surface of the vertical base 22. When the horizontal base 21 is rotated rearward to close and close the vertical base 22 in this state, the holder 24 at the lowest position is It is bent upward from the holding position to the storage position with respect to the linear portion 23a of the connecting piece 23, and overlaps on the vertical base 22 almost in parallel, and is housed in the space between the tray-like horizontal base 21 and the vertical base 22. It has become so.

The holder 24 is provided with the first to third holders.
When the container C is inserted into the holding opening at the projecting position of the holding recess 24, the holding recess 24 is formed so that the container C cannot roll in the radial direction.
The outer peripheral surface of the container C can be held between both sides in the radial direction (both front and rear sides) between “a” and the surface of the vertical base 22. Further, the flange portion 23b of the connecting piece 23 is pressed and locked in the locking concave portion 26a of the guide groove 26 by the spring force of the pressing spring 27, and the positioning of the holder 24 can be stopped at the predetermined height position. ing.

The angle of inclination of the inclined surface 25a of the guide block 25, together with the height at which the locking recess 26a of the guide groove 26 is formed, determines the amount of projection of the linear portion 23a of the connecting piece 23 and, consequently, the inner diameter of the holding opening. The angle of the inclined surface 25a of the guide block 25 and the locking recess 26a
Is set in consideration of the outer diameter of the container C to be held. For example, when the flange portion 23b of the connecting piece 23 is 2
The inner diameter of the holding opening substantially coincides with the inner diameter of the predetermined small container when locked in the locking recess 26a of the step, and the flange portion 23
b is locked in the third-stage locking concave portion 26a, the inner diameter of the holding opening substantially matches the inner diameter of the predetermined middle container, and the flange portion 23b has the fourth-stage (topmost) locking concave portion 26a. When locked to the inside, the inside diameter of the holding opening is made to substantially match the inside diameter of a predetermined large container.

In the second embodiment, the guide block 2
The adjusting means for adjusting the height position and the inner diameter of the holding opening is constituted by the guide groove 5 and the guide groove 26. Further, in the second embodiment, as shown in FIG. 7, the pair of guide grooves 26 and the locking recesses 26a are formed on both left and right sides (left half and right half) of the vertical base 22 to the guide block 25, respectively. The connecting piece 23 and the holder 24 are disposed in such a manner that a pair of left and right holding openings are formed between each holder 24 and the vertical base 22, and one container C is provided in each of the pair of left and right holding openings.
Can be held separately.

Next, the operation of the cup holder according to the second embodiment configured as described above will be described.

When the cup holder is not used, the horizontal base 21 is moved from the holding position (see FIG. 7) to the receiving position (see FIG. 6).
Then, it is rotated backward (toward the back side) and closed, and locked to the vertical base portion 22 or the side wall 2. At this time, when the horizontal base 21 is closed and the vertical base 22 is shielded at the storage position of the connection piece 23, the holder 24 at the lowermost position moves rearward from the holding position to the storage position with respect to the linear portion 23a of the connection piece 23. It bends and overlaps substantially parallel on the vertical base 22 to form a tray-like horizontal base 2.
1 and is accommodated in the space between the vertical base 22. On the other hand, in order to hold the container C by the cup holder, first, the horizontal base 21 in the storage position is rotated forward (toward the front side) to release the lock with the vertical base 22 or the side wall 2 to set the holding position.
At this time, the flange portion 23b of the connecting piece 23 is locked in the first-step locking recess 26a, the holder 24 is at the lowest position (position substantially overlapping on the horizontal base 21), and the connecting piece 23 is in the storage position. is there.

Next, the holder 24 in the storage position, which is bent perpendicularly perpendicular to the connecting piece 23, is rotated forward to the holding position. Then, the holder 24 at the lowermost position is gripped and lifted upward, and the height position and the inner diameter of the holding opening are adjusted according to the dimensions of the container C. For example, as shown in FIG. 8, when a small container is held, the flange 2
3b is positioned and locked in the second-stage locking recess 26a, and positioned and fixed. Then, the holding recess 24b of the holder 24
The distance between the vertical base 22 and the inner diameter of the holding opening, ie, the inner diameter of the small container, is minimized. At this time, the height position of the holding opening is minimized. Similarly, when holding the middle container, the flange portion 23b of the connecting piece 23 is positioned and locked in the third-stage locking recess 26a, and is positioned and fixed. Then, the inside diameter of the holding opening is set to an intermediate value corresponding to the inside diameter of the middle container. At this time, the height position of the holding opening is intermediate. When holding the large container, the flange 2
3b is locked by being positioned in the uppermost locking recess 26a, and positioned and fixed. Then, the inner diameter of the holding opening becomes maximum corresponding to the inner diameter of the large container. At this time, the height position of the holding opening becomes maximum.

As described above, the cup holder according to the second embodiment has a horizontal base 21 as a first base provided so as to be able to support the bottom of the container C in the interior of the vehicle, and a vertical base in the interior of the automobile. A vertical base 22 as a second base that is provided so as to extend and is capable of supporting the outer peripheral surface of the container C, and has a long shape that is attached to the second base by being inserted into the second base in a substantially horizontal direction. A connecting piece movably between an accommodation position accommodated in the second base and a projecting position projecting from the surface of the second base; and a second base fixed to the other end of the connection piece, And the container C is formed so that the container C cannot be rolled in the radial direction.
2 capable of sandwiching the outer peripheral surface of the second base with the second base portion
4 and an inclined surface 25a provided on the back side of the second base and inclined so as to decrease in diameter from the lower end to the upper end with respect to the surface of the second base.
5a, one end of the connecting piece 22 is slidable in the vertical direction, and is positioned and stopped at a predetermined vertical position, and the holding opening is moved with the vertical movement of the connecting piece 22 along the inclined surface 25a. It has a guide block 25 as an adjusting means for expanding and contracting and a guide groove 26 having a locking recess 26a.

Therefore, when the height position of the holder 24 is changed, the inner diameter of the holding opening is automatically adjusted, and the size becomes optimal according to the outer size of the container C to be held. As a result, both the height position and the inner diameter of the holding opening can be simultaneously and variably adjusted in accordance with the dimensions of the container C, and various containers C having different sizes can be reliably held.

FIG. 11 is a perspective view of the interior of an automobile showing a mounting position of a cup holder according to Embodiment 3 of the present invention. FIG. 12 is a perspective view showing a use state of the cup holder according to Embodiment 3 of the present invention. FIG. 13 is a side view showing a use state of the cup holder according to Embodiment 3 of the present invention. FIG. 14 is a sectional view of a main part of a cup holder according to Embodiment 3 of the present invention.

As shown in FIGS. 11 to 14, the cup holder according to the third embodiment is disposed below the center cluster 1 in the interior of the vehicle, for example, as in the first embodiment. The cup holder includes a horizontal base 3 as a first base provided substantially horizontally below the center cluster 1.
1 and a vertical base 1A as a second base extending vertically
A connecting piece 32 having an arc portion 32a;
The holder 33 is fixed to the upper end of the second arc portion 32a.

More specifically, the horizontal base 31 has a substantially horizontally long rectangular plate shape capable of supporting the bottom of the container C, and is fitted into a correspondingly shaped opening 1 a provided at a predetermined position below the center cluster 1. It is designed to be attached with. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the vertical base portion 1A is constituted by a part (lower portion) of the center cluster 1 itself, and has a substantially horizontally long rectangular flat plate shape capable of supporting the outer peripheral surface of the container C.
The connecting piece 32 is attached to the horizontal base 31 by inserting a pair of left and right sides so that the arc portions 32a having the same configuration are parallel to each other. Each of the arc portions 32a has an arc plate shape with a predetermined curvature, and one end (front end) of a linear portion 32b extending to a center point of the arc portion 32a is integrally fixed to a lower end thereof. The other end (rear end) of the linear portion 32b is attached to the horizontal base 31 by a shaft 34 so as to be rotatable in the vertical direction. Thus, the arc portion 32a is vertically rotatable between a housing position where the arc portion 32a is housed in the horizontal base 31 via the straight portion 32b and a projecting position where the arc portion 32a projects from the horizontal base 31 by a predetermined angle.

The holder 33 has a substantially square donut plate shape having an opening 33a at the center, and one end (front end) of the holder 33 is fixed between the upper ends of the arc portions 32a of the connecting pieces 32. The other end (rear end) of the holder 33 is integrally fixed to the rear end of the linear portion 32b of the connecting piece 32.
Thus, the straight portion 32b of the connecting piece 32 intersects the holder 33 at a predetermined angle, and the arc portion 32a has an arc shape having an angle corresponding to the intersection angle. And the holder 33
Are vertically rotatable integrally with the linear portion 32b and the arc portion 32a of the connecting piece 32. The holder 33
The front end (the end facing the vertical base 1A) is a curved holding concave portion 33b corresponding to the outer peripheral surface shape of the container C, and the outer peripheral surface of the container C can be held between the vertical concave portion 1A and the surface of the vertical base 1A. In addition to forming a holding opening having a shape, the outer peripheral surface of the container C is fixed to the vertical base 1A so that the container C cannot roll in the radial direction.
And can be freely pinched between them. Opening 33 of holder 33
a front end side portion of a is a rib-shaped grip portion 3 slightly protruding upward;
3c, the holder 33 can be freely gripped by the gripping portion 33c.

The front end side of the arc portion 32a of the connecting piece 32 is a gear portion 35 having a number of teeth 35a. On the other hand, the horizontal base 31 has a pair of left and right insertion holes 31a into which the arc portions 32a of the respective connection pieces 32 are inserted. Further, a locking member 36 facing the gear portion 35 is fixed to the lower surface of the horizontal base 31 in front of the insertion hole 31a. The locking member 36 includes a ball 36a and a ball 36.
and a pressing spring 36b for pressing and urging a. The ball 36a has a diameter corresponding to the inter-tooth pitch (tooth groove 35b) of the gear portion 35, and is fitted into the tooth groove 35b. As shown in FIGS. 13 and 14, a ball 36a is constantly pressed against the gear portion 35 by a pressing spring 36b. Thus, the ball 36a is always elastically brought into contact with the tooth groove 35b of the gear portion 35 by the pressing spring 36b, and the circular arc portion 32a is positioned and fixed at the angular position.

The arc portion 32a of the connecting piece 32 is formed by the ball 36a of the locking member 36 with the tooth groove 3 of each stage of the gear portion 35.
By locking the 5b, the holder 33 takes multiple height positions, and in accordance with this, the holder 33 takes multiple height positions corresponding to the height position of the arc portion 32a. At the same time, the distance between the upper end of the arc portion 32a of the connecting piece 32 and the vertical base 1A changes in many steps, and accordingly, the holding opening formed between the holding recess 33b of the holder 33 and the vertical base 1A has a multi-step. Inner diameter. That is, the arc portion 32a of the connecting piece 32
As shown by a two-dot chain line in FIG. 14, the uppermost tooth groove 35b of the gear portion 35 is locked when the ball 36a of the locking member 36 is locked. Also, as shown by the solid line in FIG.
Is at the maximum height position when the lowermost tooth groove 35b is locked by the ball 36a of the locking member 36, and at the same time, the holder 33 is at the maximum height position. Further, at this time, the distance between the holding recess 33b of the holder 33 and the vertical base 1A,
That is, the inner diameter of the holding opening becomes maximum. In addition, the connecting piece 32
Is located at a corresponding height when one of the intermediate tooth grooves 35b of the gear 35 is locked by the ball 36a of the locking member 36, and the holder 33 is at a corresponding height. . Further, at this time, the inner diameter of the holding opening has a corresponding dimension.

That is, when the arc portion 32a of the connecting piece 32 is moved upward from the accommodation position to the protruding position and the height position is changed to the maximum height position, the height position of the holder 33 is changed to the maximum height position. And change step by step. At the same time, the distance between the upper end of the arc 32a of the connecting piece 32 and the surface of the vertical base 1A increases to the maximum dimension, and the inner diameter of the holding opening gradually increases to the maximum dimension. Conversely, when the connecting piece 32 is moved from the protruding position to the storage position, the height position of the holder 33 changes stepwise from the maximum height position. At the same time, the inside diameter of the holding opening gradually decreases from the maximum inside diameter.

The holder 33 inserts the container C into the holding opening between the holder 32 and the vertical base 1A at the projecting position of the arc portion 32a of the connecting piece 32, so that the container C cannot roll in the radial direction. Holding recess 33b and the vertical base 1A.
The outer peripheral surface of the container C is radially on both sides (both front and rear sides)
Can be pinched freely. Further, the ball 36a of the locking member 36 is moved by the spring force of the pressing spring 36b so that the gear 3
The fifth tooth groove 35b is pressed and locked so that the holder 33 can be positioned and stopped at the predetermined height position.

The arc angle of the arc portion 32a of the connecting piece 32 and the number of teeth 35a of the gear portion 35 are determined by the arc portion 32 of the connecting piece 32.
a, the height of the holder 33, and thus the inner diameter of the holding opening, are determined.
It is set in consideration of the outer diameter of. For example, when the lowermost tooth groove 35b of the gear portion 35 is locked by the ball 36a of the locking member 36, the inner diameter of the holding opening is made substantially equal to the inner diameter of a predetermined large container. In addition, the tooth groove 35b of the gear portion 35
Are provided in multiple stages, and by locking the tooth groove 35b at an appropriate angular position with the ball 36a, the inner diameter of the holding opening substantially matches the inner diameter of the predetermined small container or the inner diameter of the predetermined middle container. It has become.

In the third embodiment, the gear 35 and the locking member 36 constitute an adjusting means for adjusting the height position and the inner diameter of the holding opening. Further, in the third embodiment, as shown in FIG. 11, the connecting piece 32, the holder 33, and the locking member 36 are arranged on both left and right sides (left half and right half) of the horizontal base 31, respectively. A pair of left and right holding openings are formed between the base 33 and the vertical base 1A, and one container C can be separately held in each of the pair of left and right holding openings.

Next, the operation of the cup holder according to the third embodiment configured as described above will be described.

In the non-use state of the cup holder, the arc portion 32a of the connecting piece 32 is completely accommodated in the horizontal base 31 and the holder 33 is fixed to the horizontal base 31, as shown by the two-dot chain line in FIGS. It is placed in contact with the upper surface. At this time, the uppermost tooth groove 35b of the gear portion 35 is
a, and the arc portion 32a and the holder 33 are positioned and fixed at the accommodation position. On the other hand, to hold the container C by the cup holder, first,
3c is gripped and lifted upward, and the height position and the inner diameter of the holding opening are adjusted according to the dimensions of the container C. For example, when the large container is held, the lowermost tooth groove 35b of the gear portion 35 is locked by the ball 36a of the locking member 36, as shown by a solid line in FIG. Then, the interval between the holding concave portion 33b of the holder 33 and the vertical base 1A, that is, the inner diameter of the holding opening becomes the maximum corresponding to the inner diameter of the large container. At this time, the height position of the holding opening becomes maximum. 12 and 13 show an example in which a container having a smaller diameter than the large container is held. In this case, the tooth groove 35b at any position between the uppermost stage and the lowermost stage of the gear portion 35 is inserted into the ball 36a of the locking member 36. To lock and position. Then, the inner diameter of the holding opening becomes an inner diameter corresponding to the inner diameter of the container C. At this time, the height position of the holding opening is also a corresponding height position. In the third embodiment, by appropriately selecting the angle of the arc portion 32a and the number of teeth of the gear portion 35,
As in Embodiments 1 and 2, three types of containers, a small container, a medium container, and a large container, or more types of containers C can be held. For example, in the case of a small container, the gear portion 3
5 is inserted into the tooth space 35b at about one third position from the top.
6 and locked and positioned and fixed. Similarly, when holding the middle container, the upper
The tooth groove 35b at the position of two-half is inserted into the ball 36 of the locking member 36.
It is locked by a and is positioned and fixed.

As described above, the cup holder according to the third embodiment includes a horizontal base 31 as a first base provided so as to be able to support the bottom of the container C in the interior of the vehicle, and a container C in the interior of the automobile. A vertical base 1A as a second base provided so as to be able to support the outer peripheral surface of the first base, and a vertical position between a storage position stored in the first base and a protrusion position protruding from the first base by a predetermined angle. A connecting piece 32 having an arc portion 32a rotatable in a direction, and a holding opening for the container C formed between the connecting piece 32 and the second base portion fixed to the upper end of the arc portion 32a of the connecting piece 32; A holder capable of holding the outer peripheral surface of the container C between the second base portion and the outer peripheral surface so that the container C cannot roll in the radial direction;
A gear portion 35 and an engaging member 36 are provided as adjusting means for positioning and stopping at a predetermined angular position.

Therefore, when the height position of the holder 33 is changed, the inner diameter of the holding opening is automatically adjusted, and the size becomes optimal according to the outer dimensions of the container C to be held. As a result, both the height position and the inner diameter of the holding opening can be simultaneously and variably adjusted in accordance with the dimensions of the container C, and various containers C having different sizes can be reliably held.

FIG. 15 is a perspective view showing the overall configuration of a cup holder according to Embodiment 4 of the present invention. FIG. 16 is a perspective view showing adjusting means of the cup holder according to Embodiment 4 of the present invention. FIG. 17 is a perspective view showing a state where the holder of the cup holder according to Embodiment 4 of the present invention is at the maximum height position. FIG. 18 is a perspective view showing a state where the holder of the cup holder according to Embodiment 4 of the present invention is at the minimum height position. FIG. 19 is a side view showing a change in the height position of the holder of the cup holder according to Embodiment 4 of the present invention.

As shown in FIGS. 15 to 19, the cup holder according to the fourth embodiment is disposed, for example, below the ashtray in the center cluster 1B in the interior of the automobile. This cup holder has a base 41 provided substantially horizontally.
A holder 45 having an inner support 42 and an outer support 43; and an adjustment member 46 operatively connected to the holder 45.
Is provided.

More specifically, the base 41 is constituted by a front portion of a shift knob of a console on the lower side of the center cluster 1B and has a substantially horizontally-long rectangular flat plate shape capable of supporting the bottom of the container C. The holder 45 has a rectangular annular rod shape, and has a linear rod-shaped inner support portion 42, a linear rod-shaped outer support portion 43 disposed in parallel with the inner support portion 42 at a predetermined interval, an inner support portion 42 and an outer support portion. It is composed of a straight rod-shaped connecting portion 44 for integrally connecting both ends of the portion 43. The adjusting member 46 is provided on the inner supporting portion 42 of the holder 45.
And is operatively connected to the inner support 42.

That is, as shown in FIG.
2 and the center of the opposing surface of the adjusting member 46 are respectively provided with a recess 42a and a protrusion 46 having a shape corresponding to the recess 42a.
a is integrally formed, and a protrusion 46a is fitted to the concave portion 42a so as to be rotatable in a vertical direction. Further, the concave portion 42a of the inner support portion 42 and the protrusion 46a of the adjustment member 46 have
A plurality of teeth 42b and a number of teeth 46b meshing with each other are formed on the upper and lower sides, respectively. The teeth 42b and 46b mesh with each other, so that the holder 45 or the outer support 43 is adjusted via the inner support 42. For 46,
In FIG. 19, positioning can be stopped at a predetermined angle position between a horizontal position indicated by a solid line and an inclined position indicated by a two-dot chain line.

An auxiliary holder 49 having a rotating portion 47 and a holding portion 48 is attached to the outer supporting portion 43 of the holder 45 so as to be vertically rotatable. The auxiliary holder 49 has a square flat plate-shaped rotating portion 47 attached to the outer supporting portion 43 so as to be freely rotatable in the up-down direction, and a square flange-shaped holding portion 48 at the tip (outer end) of the rotating portion 47. And are integrally formed so as to project outward at right angles to. A curved holding concave portion 48a corresponding to the curved shape of the outer peripheral surface of the container C is formed at a central portion on the inner end side of the holding portion 48 of the auxiliary holder 49. Although not shown, a curved concave portion corresponding to the curved shape of the outer peripheral surface of the container C is also formed on the inner surface of the rotating portion 47 continuously from the holding concave portion 48a of the holding portion 48.

The auxiliary holder 49 is freely rotatable between a holding position parallel to the holder 45 as shown in FIG. 15 and a holding position orthogonal to the holder 45 as shown in FIG. . Then, as shown in FIG. 16, the auxiliary holder 49 is set in a horizontal position from a horizontally long rectangular opening 1b formed in the center cluster 1B into a rectangular parallelepiped receiving recess 1c for receiving the entire cup holder. It is accommodated in a state of being substantially aligned with the holder 45.
Further, as shown in FIG. 17, when the cup holder is pulled out from the opening 1b of the center cluster 1B, the auxiliary holder 49 is naturally rotated downward by its own weight of the holding portion 48 to be in the holding position. .

The holder 45 is mounted on the inner support portion 4.
A container C holding opening is formed between the second support 2 and the outer support 43, and the inner support 42, the outer support 43, and the auxiliary holder 49 make the container C unable to roll in the radial direction. The outer peripheral surface can be pinched freely.

Further, the holder 45 takes a plurality of height positions between the horizontal position and the inclined position when the teeth 42b of the inner support portion 42 mesh with the teeth 46b of the adjusting member 46. In accordance with this, the auxiliary holder 49 also takes a number of height positions between the solid line position and the two-dot chain line position in FIG.
At the same time, the inner support portion 42 and the outer support portion 43 of the holder 45
And the horizontal distance between the auxiliary holder 49 and the auxiliary holder 49 changes in multiple stages, and accordingly, the holding opening formed between the inner support portion 42 and the outer support portion 43 and the auxiliary holder 49 has multiple stages. Inner diameter. That is, at the horizontal position shown by the solid line in FIG. 19, the height position and the inner diameter of the holding opening become maximum, and become minimum at the inclined position shown by the two-dot chain line. Also,
At any position between the horizontal position and the inclined position, the height position and the inside diameter of the holding opening are the corresponding height position and the inside diameter between the maximum and the minimum.

That is, when the holder 45 is rotated downward from the horizontal position to the inclined position, the height position of the outer support portion 43 and the auxiliary holder 49 changes stepwise from the maximum height position to the minimum height position. . At the same time, the inside diameter of the holding opening is gradually reduced from the maximum inside diameter to the minimum inside diameter. Conversely, when the holder 45 is pivoted upward from the inclined position to the horizontal position, the height position of the holder 45 changes stepwise from the minimum height position to the maximum height position. At the same time, the inner diameter of the holding opening gradually increases from the minimum dimension to the maximum dimension.

The holder 45 is provided with the container C in the holding opening.
The outer peripheral surface of the container C is inserted between the inner support part 42, the outer support part 43, and the auxiliary holder 49 from both sides in the radial direction (both front and rear sides) so that the container C cannot be rolled in the radial direction by inserting It can be pinched freely.

The formation angle range and number of the teeth 42b of the inner support portion 42 and the formation angle range and number of the teeth 46b of the adjusting member 46 are determined by the maximum inclination angle of the holder 45, that is, the height and inner diameter of the holding opening at the inclined position. Is set in consideration of the outer diameter of the container C to be held. For example, the inner diameter of the holding opening is made to substantially coincide with the inner diameter of a predetermined large container at the horizontal position of the holder 45, and is made to substantially coincide with the inner diameter of a predetermined small container at the inclined position. In the fourth embodiment, the inner supporting portion 42 having the teeth 42b and the teeth 46b
The adjusting member 46 having the above structure constitutes adjusting means for adjusting the height position and the inner diameter of the holding opening.

Next, the operation of the cup holder according to the fourth embodiment configured as described above will be described.

When the cup holder is not in use, as shown in FIG.
9, the entire cup holder is housed in the housing recess 1c of the center cluster 1B. At this time, the holding portion 48 of the auxiliary holder 49 is positioned on the surface of the center cluster 1B, and the cup holder is locked at that position by a known locking mechanism. On the other hand, in order to hold the container C with the cup holder, first, the cup holder is pulled out to the position shown in FIG. 17 or FIG. 19 via the holding portion 48 of the auxiliary holder 49 located on the surface of the center cluster 1B. At this time, the holder 45 is at the horizontal position. Then, due to the weight of the holding portion 48, the auxiliary holder 49 is naturally turned downward from a storage position where it is substantially in line with the holder 45 as shown in FIG. 15 to a position orthogonal to the holder 45 as shown in FIG. Move. Therefore, the container C can be inserted and held in the holding opening in the holder 45. At this time, the holding opening is at the maximum height position and the maximum inner diameter. When a smaller container is to be held, the holder 45 is rotated downward from the horizontal position to the inclined position, and the height position and the inner diameter of the holding opening are adjusted according to the size of the container C. At this time,
Teeth 42b of inner support 42 and teeth 46b of adjustment member 46
Are engaged with each other at a predetermined angular position, and the positioning of the holder 45 is stopped at a desired rotation position. 18 and FIG.
In the inclined position shown by the two-dot chain line, the holding portion 48 of the auxiliary holder 49 is in contact with the horizontal base 41, and further rotation of the holder 45 is prevented. In this inclined position, the holding opening is at the minimum height position and inner diameter. In the fourth embodiment, the formation angle range and the number of the teeth 42b of the inner support portion 42,
By appropriately selecting the formation angle range and number of the teeth 46b of the adjusting member 46, as in Embodiments 1 and 2, three types of containers, a small container, a medium container, and a large container, or more types of containers The container C can be held.

As described above, the cup holder according to the fourth embodiment comprises a base 41 provided to be able to support the bottom of the container C in the cabin of an automobile, and an inner support 42 fixed above the base 41. An outer supporting portion 43 connected and fixed at a predetermined interval to the inner supporting portion 42, and a holding opening of the container C is formed between the inner supporting portion 42 and the outer supporting portion 43; A holder 45 capable of sandwiching the outer peripheral surface of the container C so as to be unable to roll in the radial direction, and is operatively connected to an inner support portion 42 of the holder 45, and the outer support portion 43 is vertically moved about the inner support portion 42 as an axis. The inner support portion 42 and the teeth 4 having teeth 42b as adjustment means for enabling the rotation in the direction and the positioning and stopping at a predetermined rotation position.
6b with an adjustment member 46.

Therefore, when the height position of the holder 45 is changed, the inner diameter of the holding opening is automatically adjusted, and the size becomes optimal according to the outer dimensions of the container C to be held. As a result, both the height position and the inner diameter of the holding opening can be simultaneously and variably adjusted in accordance with the dimensions of the container C, and various containers C having different sizes can be reliably held.

In the first embodiment, the connecting piece 12 is formed of spring steel so that the connecting piece 12 itself has a spring action. However, another external spring is added, and the connecting piece 12 is formed by the external spring. The two linear portions 12a of the connecting piece 12 may be urged in a direction away from each other. Further, the linear portion 12a can be connected to the base 1 without using a spring.
1 as long as the positioning can be stopped at the predetermined projecting position,
Other configurations can be employed. For example, even if no spring means is provided, the linear portion 12a of the connecting piece 12 may be locked at a predetermined projecting position by the insertion hole 11a of the base portion 11 due to the unevenness. Also in this case, the outer peripheral surface of the straight portion 12a is regulated at a predetermined interval by the periphery of the insertion hole of the base 11, and the angle changes.

Further, in the first embodiment, the annular groove 12c is provided in the linear portion 12a in a stepwise manner to determine the projecting position in a stepwise manner, and the height position and the inner diameter of the holding opening are adjusted in a stepwise manner. However, other than this, the annular groove 12c is not provided,
The height position and the inner diameter of the holding opening may be continuously adjusted by the frictional force between the outer circumference of the straight portion 12a and the insertion hole 11a of the base 11. Similarly, also in the second embodiment, the connecting piece 2 is provided without providing the locking recess 26a in the guide groove 26.
3 is pressed against the guide groove 26 side edge of the inclined surface 25a of the guide block 25 by the pressing spring 27, and the connecting piece 23 and the holder 2 are pressed by frictional force therebetween.
4 may be stopped, and the height position and the inner diameter of the holding opening may be continuously adjusted.

In the first to fourth embodiments, the cup holder is housed in the housing position from the viewpoint of appearance. However, as long as the height position and the inner diameter of the holding opening can be simultaneously adjusted, the cup holder is always in the projecting position or the housing position. The exposure state may be set, and the protruding position and the like may be freely changed in a plurality of steps. Further, in the first and third embodiments, the horizontal base portions 11 and 31 are formed in a horizontally long rectangular flat plate provided separately below the center cluster 1, but this is replaced by a plate material such as a console below the center cluster 1, and The connecting pieces 12, 32, etc. may be directly attached to the device. In the second embodiment, the vertical base 22 is separately attached to the side wall 2.
(Interior material) may be substituted, and the connecting piece 23, the guide block 25, and the like may be directly attached thereto. Furthermore,
In the third embodiment, the vertical base 1A is configured by a part of the center cluster 1, but a vertical base may be provided separately from the center cluster 1. Similarly, in the fourth embodiment, the horizontal base is constituted by a part of the console, but may be provided separately. Further, the position where the cup holder of the present invention is provided is not limited to the above embodiments, but may be provided at a desired position.

The present invention is not limited to the above embodiments. At least, a holding opening for inserting and holding the container C is formed, and the outer periphery of the container C is prevented from rolling in the radial direction. And holding means connected to the holding means for vertically moving the holding means, and adjusting means for enlarging and reducing the inner diameter of the holding opening of the holding means with the vertical movement. Good. Again,
When the height position of the holding means is changed, the inner diameter of the holding opening is automatically adjusted, and the size becomes optimal according to the outer dimensions of the container C to be held. As a result, both the height position and the inner diameter of the holding opening can be simultaneously and variably adjusted in accordance with the dimensions of the container C, and various containers C having different sizes can be reliably held.

In the present invention, "unrollable" means "container C does not roll". In addition to the case where container C is held immovably by the holding means, the container C and the holding means cannot be moved. This includes the case where there is some gap between them and the container C is slightly displaced. In this case as well, according to the present invention, the container C can be securely held by the holding means to such an extent that the beverage as its contents is not spilled.

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As described above, the cup holder according to the first aspect has a holding opening for inserting and holding the container, and holding means capable of holding the outer periphery so that the container cannot be rolled in the radial direction. An adjusting means connected to the holding means for vertically moving the holding means and enlarging and reducing the inner diameter of the holding opening of the holding means with the vertical movement.

Therefore, when the height position of the holding means is changed, the inner diameter of the holding opening is automatically adjusted, and the size becomes optimal according to the outer dimensions of the container to be held. as a result,
Both the height position and the inner diameter of the holding opening can be simultaneously and variably adjusted according to the size of the container, so that various containers having different sizes can be reliably held.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided a cup holder which is provided in a vehicle interior of an automobile so as to be capable of supporting a bottom of a container, has a substantially V-shape, and has a storage position which is stored in the base and an upper position from the base. A pair of connecting pieces that are vertically movable between a projecting position and a pair of the fixing pieces that are fixed to both ends of the connecting piece and that can pinch the outer peripheral surface of the container so that the container cannot roll in the radial direction. A holder, and an engaging means provided on the base portion for engaging with the connecting piece as the connecting piece moves up and down to enlarge and reduce the angle of the bent portion.

Therefore, when the height position of the holder is changed, the inner diameter of the holding opening is automatically adjusted, and the size becomes optimal according to the outer dimensions of the container to be held. As a result, both the height position and the inner diameter of the holding opening can be simultaneously and variably adjusted according to the size of the container, and various containers having different sizes can be reliably held.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, there is provided a cup holder provided in a vehicle interior of an automobile so as to be able to support a bottom portion of a container, and provided in a vehicle interior of an automobile to extend vertically.
A second base capable of supporting the outer peripheral surface of the container, and an elongated shape having one end inserted and attached to the second base in a substantially horizontal direction, and a storage position and a second position which are stored in the second base. A connecting piece that is movable between a protruding position protruding from the base surface of the second and a second piece, and a holding opening of the container formed between the connecting piece and the second base; A holder capable of holding the outer peripheral surface of the container between the second base and the outer surface of the second base so that the container cannot be rolled in the radial direction; On the other hand, it has an inclined surface that is inclined so as to decrease in diameter from its lower end toward its upper end, and one end of the connection piece is slidable in the vertical direction on the inclined surface, and is capable of positioning and stopping at a predetermined vertical position, The holding opening is expanded with the vertical movement of the connecting piece along the inclined surface. And comprising an adjustment means for reducing.

Therefore, when the height position of the holder is changed, the inner diameter of the holding opening is automatically adjusted, and the size becomes optimal according to the outer dimensions of the container to be held. As a result, both the height position and the inner diameter of the holding opening can be simultaneously and variably adjusted according to the size of the container, and various containers having different sizes can be reliably held.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a cup holder provided in a vehicle interior of an automobile so as to be able to support a bottom portion of a container, and a cup holder provided in a vehicle interior of an automobile so as to be able to support an outer peripheral surface of the container. A connection piece having an arc portion rotatable in a vertical direction between an accommodation position accommodated in the first base portion and a projecting position projecting from the first base portion by a predetermined angle; The container is fixed to the upper end of the arc portion of the connecting piece and forms a holding opening for the container between the second base and the second base. The outer peripheral surface of the container is fixed to the second base so that the container cannot roll in the radial direction. It has a holder that can be held between the base and a base, and adjustment means that enables the arc of the connecting piece to be positioned and stopped at a predetermined angular position.

Therefore, when the height position of the holder is changed, the inner diameter of the holding opening is automatically adjusted, and the size becomes optimal according to the outer dimensions of the container to be held. As a result, both the height position and the inner diameter of the holding opening can be simultaneously and variably adjusted according to the size of the container, and various containers having different sizes can be reliably held.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a cup holder provided in a vehicle interior of an automobile so as to be capable of supporting a bottom of a container, an inner support fixed above the base, and a predetermined distance from the inner support. And an outer supporting portion that is connected and fixed by placing the outer supporting portion, and a holding opening of the container is formed between the inner supporting portion and the outer supporting portion, and the outer peripheral surface of the container is not rolled in the radial direction. Adjusting means operably connected to a holder capable of being sandwiched and an inner support portion of the holder, wherein the outer support portion is rotatable up and down around the inner support portion and is capable of positioning and stopping at a predetermined rotation position. And

Therefore, when the height position of the holder is changed, the inner diameter of the holding opening is automatically adjusted, and the size becomes optimal according to the outer dimensions of the container to be held. As a result, both the height position and the inner diameter of the holding opening can be simultaneously and variably adjusted according to the size of the container, and various containers having different sizes can be reliably held.

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FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the interior of a vehicle cabin showing a mounting position of a cup holder according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a sectional view showing a non-use state of the cup holder according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

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

FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing a first use state of the cup holder according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing a second use state of the cup holder according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a perspective view of the interior of a vehicle cabin showing a mounting position of a cup holder according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing a use state of the cup holder according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a side view showing a use state of the cup holder according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 9 is a perspective view showing the back side of the guide block of the cup holder according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention.

FIG. 10 is a perspective view of a main part of a cup holder according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention.

FIG. 11 is a perspective view of the interior of an automobile showing a mounting position of a cup holder according to Embodiment 3 of the present invention.

FIG. 12 is a perspective view showing a use state of a cup holder according to Embodiment 3 of the present invention.

FIG. 13 is a side view showing a use state of the cup holder according to Embodiment 3 of the present invention.

FIG. 14 is a cross-sectional view of a main part of a cup holder according to Embodiment 3 of the present invention.

FIG. 15 is a perspective view showing an overall configuration of a cup holder according to Embodiment 4 of the present invention.

FIG. 16 is a perspective view showing adjusting means of a cup holder according to Embodiment 4 of the present invention.

FIG. 17 is a perspective view showing a state in which the holder of the cup holder according to Embodiment 4 of the present invention is at the maximum height position.

FIG. 18 is a perspective view showing a state where the holder of the cup holder according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention is at the minimum height position.

FIG. 19 is a side view showing a change in the height position of the holder of the cup holder according to Embodiment 4 of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1A Vertical base (second base) 11 Base 11a Insertion hole (engaging means, adjusting means) 12 Connecting piece (adjusting means) 12b Bending part 13 Holder (holding means) 21 Horizontal base (first base) 22 Vertical base (Second base) 23 Connecting piece 24 Holder (holding means) 25 Guide block (adjusting means) 25a Inclined surface 26 Guide groove (adjusting means) 31 Horizontal base (first base) 32 Connecting piece 32a Arc part 33 Holder ( Holding means) 35 Gear part (adjusting means) 36 Locking member (adjusting means) 41 Base 42 Inner supporting part (adjusting means) 43 Outer supporting part 45 Holder (holding means) 46 Adjusting member (adjusting means) C Container

Claims (5)

[Claims] 1. A holding opening for inserting and holding a container is formed,
Holding means capable of holding the outer periphery of the container so that the container cannot be rolled in the radial direction, and connected to the holding means to move the holding means up and down, and to adjust the inner diameter of the holding opening of the holding means with the up and down movement. A cup holder comprising an adjusting means for expanding and contracting. 2. A base provided in a vehicle interior of an automobile so as to be able to support a bottom of the container, and a substantially V-shaped housing position housed in the base and a projecting position protruding upward from the base. A connecting piece that can be moved up and down between; a pair of holders that are respectively fixed to both ends of the connecting piece and that can hold the outer peripheral surface of the container so that the container cannot roll in the radial direction; and And an engaging means for engaging with the connecting piece as the connecting piece moves up and down to enlarge and reduce the angle of the bent portion. 3. A first base provided in the vehicle interior of the vehicle so as to support the bottom of the container, and a second base provided in the vehicle interior of the vehicle so as to extend vertically and capable of supporting the outer peripheral surface of the container. A long end which is inserted into the second base in a substantially horizontal direction and is attached to the second base, between a storage position stored in the second base and a protruding position protruding from the surface of the second base; And a container fixedly attached to the other end of the connection piece and forming a holding opening for the container between the second base and the container so that the container cannot roll in the radial direction. A holder capable of holding the outer peripheral surface of the second base between the second base and a holder provided on the back side of the second base, and reducing the diameter of the surface of the second base from the lower end to the upper end thereof So that one end of the connecting piece is vertically And an adjusting means for enlarging and reducing the holding opening in accordance with the vertical movement of the connecting piece along the inclined surface. And a cup holder. 4. A first base provided in the vehicle interior of the vehicle so as to support the bottom of the container, a second base provided in the vehicle interior of the vehicle so as to support the outer peripheral surface of the container, and A connecting piece having an arc portion rotatable in a vertical direction between a housing position housed in the first base portion and a projecting position projecting from the first base portion by a predetermined angle; The container is fixed to an upper end and forms a holding opening for the container between the second base and the second base. The outer peripheral surface of the container can be sandwiched between the second base and the second base so that the container cannot roll in the radial direction. A cup holder comprising: a holder; and an adjusting means for positioning and stopping the arc portion of the connecting piece at a predetermined angular position. 5. A base provided in the interior of a vehicle so as to support the bottom of the container, an inner support fixed above the base, and connected and fixed to the inner support at a predetermined interval. An outer support portion, a holder that forms a holding opening for the container between the inner support portion and the outer support portion, and a holder that is capable of holding an outer peripheral surface of the container so that the container cannot roll in the radial direction; Adjusting means operatively connected to the inner support portion of the holder, the outer support portion being rotatable up and down around the inner support portion, and being capable of positioning and stopping at a predetermined rotation position. And a cup holder.