WO2022050490A1

WO2022050490A1 - Cup holder

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Publication number: WO2022050490A1
Application number: PCT/KR2020/015437
Authority: WO
Inventors: 이용기
Original assignee: 이용기
Priority date: 2020-09-01
Filing date: 2020-11-05
Publication date: 2022-03-10
Also published as: KR102464881B1; KR20220029129A

Abstract

The present invention can maintain a cup accommodation state while first and second fixing protrusions are in contact with the surface of a cup when the cup is accommodated therein, so that the cup accommodation state can be maintained even if external force is applied thereto, senses holding of the cup so that the cup is released from the accommodation state, and can be set in the cup accommodation state again if the cup is removed or if the cup is released. In addition, the present invention applies predetermined heat or cooling heat to the accommodated cup, and thus can maintain the taste of a beverage contained in the cup.

Description

cup holder

The present invention relates to a cup holder, and more particularly, prepares to accommodate the cup when the cup approaches the cup holder, maintains the lock state when stored, and releases the storage state when the user holds the cup It's about the holder.

A cup holder is a device or tool for storing and storing cups such as beverage containers, paper cups, and mugs.

The cup holder is installed on a desk or chair so that a user can store a cup or the like. In addition, it may be installed in structures and seats such as automobiles, buses, and airplanes. In addition, in recent years, various functions have been added to the cup holder, such as adding a cold/warm function in the cup holder.

However, when a predetermined shaking occurs on a desk or chair on which the cup holder is disposed, there is a problem in that the cup stored in the cup holder shakes and the contents contained in the cup are poured.

In addition, in order to prevent the shaking of the stored cup, the cup can be maintained in the cup holder by using a predetermined fixing means. There is a problem in that it takes a lot of effort and time in the process of releasing the state.

As a prior art for the present invention, Patent Publication No. 2015-0088075 can be exemplified.

The present invention has been devised to solve the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a cup holder capable of accommodating the cup inside and maintaining the cup storage state so that the cup stored inside does not shake.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a cup holder in which the cup storage state is released by sensing when the user holds the cup, and is set back to the cup storage state when the user releases his or her hand from the cup.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a cup holder capable of applying a predetermined heat to the stored cup.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a cup holder for accommodating the cup inside and maintaining the received state, the sensor installation unit; A cup support body having a ring shape having a predetermined diameter, and a plurality of rotation shaft supports disposed at regular intervals on an edge of the cup support body, are disposed inside the sensor installation part, and the cup is disposed on the upper part cup support; a sensing unit detecting the user's approach and outputting a corresponding signal; a control unit outputting a control signal corresponding to the signal output from the sensing unit; and a holding part disposed inside the sensor installation part to operate according to the control signal and to maintain a storage state of the cup disposed on the cup support, wherein the holding part is in the form of a rod having a certain length, and is fixed to each other A plurality of first fixtures disposed at a distance apart, one end of which a first fixing protrusion in contact with the surface of the cup protrudes, and a first rotation shaft connected to the rotation shaft support is disposed in an intermediate portion thereof, and a rod having a predetermined length In the form of a shape, the first fixture is arranged to be spaced apart from each other by a certain distance, and at one end, a second fixing protrusion in contact with the surface of the cup protrudes, and a second rotation shaft connected to the rotation shaft support is disposed in the middle portion A plurality of second fixtures, disposed between the first fixture and the second fixture, the length of which is variable according to a control signal of the controller, and one end of the first fixture of any one of the plurality of first fixtures the electromagnetic side rotatably connected to the other end; and a pair of unit rotation rods having a predetermined length and having an end connected to a rotation shaft, one end of which is not connected to the electromagnetic side among the plurality of first fasteners. It provides a cup holder including a rotation rod rotatably connected to the other end of the, the other end is connected to the other end of the second fixture disposed opposite to the first fixture.

The sensor installation unit may have a predetermined height and may have an open cylindrical shape.

The rotation shaft support may be disposed in a vertical direction at a lower portion of the cup support body in a plate shape.

The cup support may further include a temperature control unit for controlling the temperature of the liquid stored in the cup by applying heat or cooling heat to the cup.

The sensing unit may include a first sensing sensor disposed on one side of the detector installation unit to detect the user's approach and output a corresponding signal to the control unit.

It may further include a second detection sensor disposed on the handle of the cup to detect the gripping of the handle by the user and output a corresponding signal, and a receiver configured to receive a signal output from the detection sensor and transmit it to the control unit. .

The second detection sensor may be detachably disposed on the handle of the cup.

The holding part, in the form of a rod having a certain length, is disposed to be spaced apart from each other by a certain distance, and at one end a first fixing protrusion in contact with the surface of the cup protrudes, and a first rotation shaft connected to the rotation shaft support has a middle portion in the middle. A plurality of first fixtures to be disposed, in the form of a rod having a certain length, are arranged to face the first fixture and are spaced apart from each other by a certain distance, and at one end, a second fixing protrusion in contact with the surface of the cup protrudes, the middle The portion includes a plurality of second fixtures having a second rotary shaft connected to the rotary shaft support, disposed between the first fixture and the second fixture, the length of which is variable according to a control signal from the control unit, and one end of the The electromagnetic side rotatably connected to the other end of the first fastener of any one of a plurality of first fasteners, and a pair of unit rotation rods having a predetermined length and having an end connected to a rotation shaft, wherein one end of the plurality of first fasteners is included. Among the first fixtures, it may include a rotation rod rotatably connected to the other end of the first fixture that is not connected to the electromagnetic side, and the other end is connected to the other end of the second fixture that is disposed opposite to the first fixture. .

It may further include a first connection rod having both ends respectively connected to one side of the other end of the plurality of first fasteners, and a second connection rod having both ends connected to one side of the other end of the plurality of second fasteners, respectively.

According to the present invention as described above, when the cup is accommodated inside, the first and second fixing protrusions come into contact with the surface of the cup, and the storage state of the cup is maintained, so that even if an external force is applied, the storage state of the cup can be maintained.

Also, according to the present invention, when the user holds the cup, the cup storage state is released by sensing this, and when the cup is removed or the cup is released, the cup storage state can be set again.

In addition, since the present invention applies a predetermined heat or cooling heat to the stored cup, it is possible to maintain the taste of the beverage contained in the cup.

1 is an exploded perspective view showing the configuration of a cup holder according to an embodiment of the present invention.

2 is a block diagram illustrating a connection relationship of a first sensor, a second sensor, a receiving unit, a control unit, and a holding unit used in the present invention.

3 is a perspective view showing an example of the configuration of the holding part used in the present invention.

4 is a perspective view showing an example of the configuration of the electromagnetic valve used in the present invention.

5 is a perspective view showing a state in which the holding unit used in the present invention can accommodate a cup.

FIG. 6 is a perspective view illustrating a state in which the holding part shown in FIG. 5 is disposed in the sensor installation part.

7 is a perspective view illustrating a state in which a cup is stored in a cup holder according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, preferred embodiments according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

1 is a perspective view illustrating the configuration of a cup holder according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating a connection relationship of a first sensor, a second sensor, a receiving unit, a control unit, and a holding unit used in the present invention.

1 and 2 , a cup holder 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a sensor installation unit 110 , a cup support 120 , a sensing unit 130 , a control unit 140 , and a holding unit ( 150).

The sensor installation unit 110 has a predetermined size, and the cup 1 is accommodated inside.

Here, the cup 1 accommodated by the present invention is of a form in which a handle 2 is disposed on the side, a cylindrical shape having a predetermined diameter and height, and a support of a predetermined diameter is disposed at the lower end thereof. Here, the above-described cup 1 is illustrated and described, but various cups may be used in addition to it.

The sensor installation unit 110 is formed in a cylindrical shape having a predetermined height and diameter. Here, the upper portion of the sensor installation unit 110 is opened to allow the cup 1 to enter and exit the sensor installation unit 110 and to accommodate the cup 1 . Here, the inner diameter of the sensor installation unit 110 corresponds to the lower diameter of the cup 1 to be accommodated.

The cup support 120 is disposed inside the sensor installation unit 110 . At the upper portion of the cup support 120 , a sensor for detecting the cup 1 and the cup approaching for storage is disposed.

The cup support 120 includes a cup support body 122 and a rotation shaft support 128 .

The cup support body 122 is formed in a ring shape having a predetermined diameter. The inner wall 126 and the outer wall 124 protrude to a predetermined height along the inner and outer peripheral edges of the cup support body 122 , respectively.

The outer wall 124 has a predetermined height and an arc length, and a plurality of them are arranged at regular intervals along the outer peripheral edge of the cup support body 122 . A first fixing protrusion 1544 to be described later may enter and exit through the space between the outer wall 124 and the outer wall 124 .

A plurality of the rotation shaft support 128 has a predetermined size in a plate shape, and a plurality of cup support bodies 122 are arranged in the vertical direction at regular intervals along the lower edge of the body 122 .

A first rotation shaft 1542 and a second rotation shaft 1552 to be described later are connected to the rotation shaft support 128 .

Meanwhile, on the cup support 120 , a predetermined heat or cooling heat is applied to the cup 1 according to the user's need, and liquid stored in the cup 1 (eg, including coffee, milk, and tea) A temperature control unit (not shown) may be disposed to maintain a constant temperature. The operation of the temperature controller may be controlled by the controller 140 to be described later.

The sensing unit 130 disposed in the sensor installation unit 110 detects the user's approach and outputs a corresponding signal, so that the storage state setting and storage state release of the cup 1 by the holding unit 150, which will be described later, are performed. make it happen

The sensing unit 130 includes a first sensor 132A.

The first sensor 132A is disposed on one side of the sensor installation unit 110 to output a cup fixing lock release signal when the user holds the cup, and transmits it to the control unit 140, and the control unit 152 controls the electromagnetic valve 152 Operate ON to release the cup holder.

The sensing position of the first sensor 132A may be changed according to the user's needs.

Here, the first sensor 132A may detect the user's approach using ultrasound, heat, or the like.

Meanwhile, the sensing unit 130 may further include a second sensor 132B and a receiving unit 134 .

The second sensor 132B is disposed on the handle 2 of the cup 1 , and when the user grips the handle 2 , detects it and outputs a corresponding signal. Here, the output signal is a wireless signal. Here, it is preferable that the second sensor 132B is detachably disposed so that it can be applied to various types of cups desired by the user.

The receiver 134 receives the signal output from the second sensor 132B and transmits it to the controller 140 to be described later. Here, the receiving unit 134 may be disposed at an upper end of one side of the sensor installation unit 110 in the same manner as the first sensor 132A.

The control unit 140 outputs a predetermined operation control signal corresponding to the signal output from the sensing unit 130 .

That is, when the user approaches within a certain distance or grips the cup handle 2 , the controller 140 outputs a signal for controlling the operation of the holding unit 150 , which will be described later.

The holding unit 150 maintains the storage state of the cup 1 accommodated in the sensor installation unit 110 disposed inside the sensor installation unit 110 . In addition, the holding unit 150 allows the storage state of the cup 1 to be released in response to the control signal output from the control unit 140 .

Here, the controller 140 may output a control signal so that the cup 1 is in the storage state again if there is no cup 1 or there is no signal indicating that the cup is held after the cup 1 is released. .

Referring to FIG. 3 , the holding part 150 includes an electromagnetic valve 152 , a first fixture 1540 , a second fixture 1550 , and a rotating rod 1560 . In addition, the holding part 150 further includes a first connection rod 1546 and a second connection rod 1556 .

The electromagnetic valve 152 is disposed below the inner side of the sensor installation unit 110 .

In the electromagnetic valve 152 , the operation rod 1524 moves along the electromagnetic valve body 1522 according to the control signal output from the controller 140 , and the total length is changed.

Referring to FIG. 4 , the electromagnetic valve 152 includes the electromagnetic valve body 1522 and an operation rod 1524 having a predetermined length and passing through the electromagnetic valve body 1522 in the longitudinal direction. The electromagnetic valve 152 may have various shapes.

In addition, one end of the auxiliary operation rod 1528 having a predetermined length is rotatably connected to the end of the operation rod 1524 . The other end of the auxiliary operation rod 1528 is rotatably connected to an end of a first fixture 1540 to be described later.

In addition, a spring 1526 for applying a predetermined elastic force is disposed on the outer periphery of the operation rod 1524 .

The electromagnetic valve 152 operates as follows. That is, when the control signal output from the controller 140 is input to the electromagnetic valve 152 , the operation rod 1524 moves from one end of the electromagnetic valve body 1522 to the other end. And, when the output of the control signal from the control unit 140 is stopped, the electromagnetic valve body 1522 is returned to its original state.

Here, the spring 1526 applies a predetermined elastic force to the operation rod 1524 from which the electromagnetic valve body 1522 has moved to the other end, so that the operation rod 1524 can easily return.

The first fixture 1540 and the second fixture 1550 are disposed to face each other on both sides of the lower portion of the cup 1 on the cup support 120 .

The first fixture 1540 and the second fixture 1550 are in contact with the lower end of the cup 1 , so that the storage state of the cup 1 is maintained or the storage state of the cup 1 is released.

The first fixture 1540 is in the form of a rod having a predetermined length, and a plurality of first fasteners 1540 are disposed to be spaced apart from each other by a predetermined distance. Here, it is assumed that two first fasteners 1540 are disposed.

The first fixture 1540 is rotatably connected to the lower end of the rotation shaft support 128 by the first rotation shaft 1542 disposed in the middle portion. Here, the first fastener 1540 is preferably arranged in the vertical direction.

One end of the first fixture 1540 is in contact with the lower side of the cup 1 and a first fixing protrusion 1544 for fixing the cup 1 protrudes. The first fixing protrusion 1544 protrudes from one side of the first fixing member 1540 to a predetermined height. The end of the first fixing protrusion 1544 is preferably in the form of a tip.

Here, one end of the first fixture 1540 from which the first fixing protrusion 1544 protrudes is disposed at a higher position than the other end.

The first connecting rod 1546 is formed in the form of a rod having a predetermined length. Here, the length of the first connecting rod 1546 corresponds to the separation distance of the first fixture 1540 . Both ends of the first connecting rod 1546 are respectively connected to the other end side of the first fixture 1540 so that the plurality of first fixtures 1540 interlock with each other.

The second fastener 1550 is in the form of a rod having a predetermined length, and a plurality of second fasteners 1550 are disposed to be spaced apart from each other by a predetermined distance. Here, it is assumed that two second fasteners 1550 are disposed.

The second fixture 1550 is rotatably connected to the lower end of the rotation shaft support 128 by a second rotation shaft 1552 disposed in the middle portion. Here, the second fastener 1550 is preferably arranged in the vertical direction.

At one end of the second fixture 1550 , a second fixing protrusion 1544 for fixing the cup 1 in contact with the lower side surface of the cup 1 protrudes. The second fixing protrusion 1544 protrudes from one side of the first fixing member 1540 to a predetermined height. The end of the second fixing protrusion 1544 is preferably in the form of a tip. Here, it is preferable that the first fixture 1540 and the second fixture 1550 have the same shape as each other.

The second connecting rod 1556 is formed in the form of a rod having a predetermined length. Here, the length of the second connecting rod 1556 corresponds to the separation distance of the second fastener 1550 . Both ends of the second connecting rod 1556 are respectively connected to the other end side of the second fastener 1550, so that the second fastener 1550 interlocks with each other.

The rotation rod 1560 allows the second fixture 1550 to interlock with the operation of the first fixture 1540 when the length of the electromagnetic valve 152 is changed.

The rotating rod 1560 is configured by connecting the ends of a pair of unit rotating rods 1562 having a predetermined length to each other by a rotating shaft.

As the other end of the rotation rod 1560 , the other end of the first fixture 1540 and the other end of the second fixture 1550 are respectively connected.

The present invention configured as described above operates as follows.

First, the holding unit 150 is held inside the sensor installation unit 110 in the state shown in FIG. 3 .

When the user approaches the cup holder 100 according to the present invention within a predetermined distance while holding the cup handle 2 , the first sensor 132A detects it and outputs a corresponding signal.

The control unit 140 receiving the output signal of the first sensor 132A outputs a predetermined control signal so that the cup 1 can be accommodated.

Power is turned on to the electromagnetic valve 152 according to the control signal of the controller 140 , and the operation rod 1524 moves from one end of the electromagnetic valve body 1522 to the other end. As the operation rod 1524 moves, the auxiliary operation rod 1528 and the first connecting rod 1546 connected to the auxiliary operation rod 1528 are simultaneously pulled, and accordingly, the unit rotation rod 1562 rises upward and the second The connecting rod 1556 is pulled toward the electromagnetic side 152 . The first fixing protrusion 1544 and the second fixing protrusion 1554 move the second connecting rod 1556 in the opposite direction of the electromagnetic valve 152 to release the fixing, and the cup 1 can be accommodated. .

That is, the operation of the first fixture 1540 connected to the electromagnetic valve 152 is transmitted to the first fixture 1540 adjacent to the first connecting rod 1546, and through the rotation rod 1560, the second fixture ( 1550), the separation distance between the first fixing protrusion 1544 and the second fixing protrusion 1554, which are disposed to face each other, increases, resulting in a state as shown in FIG.

Here, FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing a state in which the holding part used in the present invention can be accommodated in a cup.

The holding part 150 operates in a state connected to the cup support 120 on the inside of the sensor installation part 110, but in order to avoid the complexity of the drawings and explain the operation of the holding part 150, only the holding part is shown. do.

Referring to FIG. 6 , since the separation distance between the first fixing protrusion 1544 and the second fixing protrusion 1554 is increased, it can be seen that the user's cup 1 is in a state that can be accommodated in the cup holder 100 . .

6, after the cup 1 is placed on the cup support 120 of the cup holder 100, when the user moves away from the sensor installation unit 110, the first sensor 132A detects that the user moves away. Upon detection, a corresponding signal is output to the controller 140 . The control unit 140 stops the output of the control signal corresponding to the variable length of the electromagnetic valve 152 so that the electromagnetic valve 152 is restored to its original state.

Also, when a predetermined time elapses after the holding unit 150 operates as shown in FIG. 5 , the control unit 140 may output a control signal so that the electromagnetic valve 152 is restored to its original state.

When a control signal is output so that the electromagnetic valve 152 is restored to its original state, the power to the electromagnetic valve 152 is turned off, and the auxiliary operation rod 1528 and the auxiliary operation rod ( As the first connecting rod 1546 connected to 1528 is pushed out, the unit rotation rod 1562 connected to the first connecting rod 1546 is returned to its original horizontal position. In addition, the first fixture 1540 and the second fixture 1550 in which the first fixing protrusion 1544 and the second fixing protrusion 1554 are disposed at the ends are also returned to their original state while the first fixture 1540 and the second fixture The fixture 1550 is in the state shown in FIG. 3 , and at this time, the first fixing protrusion 1544 and the second fixing protrusion 1554 come in contact with the surface of the cup 1 to perform a locking action on the cup 1 . there is. 7 is a perspective view illustrating a state in which a cup is stored in a cup holder according to an embodiment of the present invention.

At this time, the temperature control unit disposed on the cup support 120 applies a predetermined heat or cooling heat to the cup 1 , and maintains the temperature of the predetermined liquid contained in the cup 1 .

Thereafter, when the user moves the cup 1 to another location or wants to drink the liquid stored in the cup 1, the operation is as follows.

The user grips the handle 2 of the cup 1 in which the storage state is maintained by the holding unit 150 .

The second sensor 132B outputs a radio signal corresponding to the grip of the handle 2 , which is received through the receiving unit 134 and then transmitted to the control unit 140 .

When the control unit 140 outputs a predetermined control signal so that the length of the electromagnetic valve 152 is reduced, the length of the electromagnetic valve 152 is reduced accordingly, so that the holding unit 150 is released from the storage state as shown in FIG. 6 . Thus, the user can drink the beverage contained in the cup (1) by lifting the cup (1).

In the present invention configured as described above, when the cup is stored inside, the first and second fixing protrusions come into contact with the surface of the cup to maintain the storage state of the cup, so that even if an external force is applied, the storage state of the cup can be maintained, and the user When the cup is held, the cup storage state is released by sensing it, and when the cup is removed or the cup is released, the cup storage state can be set again. In addition, since the present invention applies a predetermined heat or cooling heat to the stored cup, it is possible to maintain the taste of the beverage contained in the cup.

Although the present invention has been described with reference to the embodiment shown in the drawings, which is merely exemplary, those skilled in the art will understand that various modifications and equivalent other embodiments are possible therefrom. Accordingly, the true technical protection scope of the present invention should be determined by the technical spirit of the appended claims.

Claims

As a cup holder for storing the cup inside and maintaining the stored state,

detector installation unit;

A cup support body having a ring shape having a predetermined diameter, and a plurality of rotation shaft supports disposed at regular intervals on an edge of the cup support body, are disposed inside the sensor installation part, and the cup is disposed on the upper part cup support;

a sensing unit detecting the user's approach and outputting a corresponding signal;

a control unit outputting a control signal corresponding to the signal output from the sensing unit;

and a holding part disposed inside the sensor installation part, operating according to the control signal, and maintaining the storage state of the cup disposed on the cup support;

The holding unit,

In the form of a rod having a predetermined length, the plurality of first rotation shafts connected to the rotation shaft support are disposed in the middle portion, the first fixing protrusions in contact with the surface of the cup protrude at one end and are disposed spaced apart from each other by a predetermined distance. a first fixture;

In the form of a rod having a predetermined length, the second fixing protrusion in contact with the surface of the cup protrudes at one end, and is disposed opposite to the first fixing member and spaced apart from each other by a predetermined distance. A plurality of second fasteners on which two rotational shafts are disposed;

It is disposed between the first fixture and the second fixture, the length is variable according to a control signal of the controller, and one end is rotatably connected to the other end of the first fixture of any one of the plurality of first fixtures the electronic stool;

A pair of unit rotation rods having a predetermined length and having an end connected to a rotation shaft, one end is rotatably connected to the other end of the first fixture which is not connected to the electromagnetic side among the plurality of first fixtures, the other end is A cup holder including a rotation rod connected to the other end of the second fixture disposed opposite to the first fixture.
According to claim 1,

The detector installation unit,

A cup holder having a certain height and having an open cylindrical shape.
According to claim 1,

The rotation shaft support is a cup holder disposed in a vertical direction at the bottom of the cup support body in a plate shape.
According to claim 1,

The cup support is,

The cup holder further comprising a temperature control unit for controlling the temperature of the liquid stored in the cup by applying heat or cooling heat to the cup.
According to claim 1,

The sensing unit,

A cup holder including a first detection sensor disposed on one side of the detector installation unit to detect the user's approach to the object and output a corresponding signal to the control unit.
6. The method of claim 5,

a second detection sensor disposed on the handle of the cup to detect the user's grip of the handle and output a corresponding signal;

The cup holder further comprising a receiver for receiving the signal output from the detection sensor and transmitting the signal to the control unit.
7. The method of claim 6,

The second detection sensor,

A cup holder detachably disposed on the handle of the cup.
According to claim 1,

a first connecting rod having both ends connected to one side of the other end of the plurality of first fasteners, respectively;

The cup holder further comprising a second connecting rod having both ends respectively connected to one side of the other end of the plurality of second fasteners.