KR101403814B1 - Various purposed storage construction for vehicle - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a multipurpose storage structure for a vehicle, which can be changed to a cup holder mechanism as required or used in a simple general storage space. The multi-purpose storage structure of the present invention includes a storage container (10) having an accommodation groove (12) which is upwardly opened in a vehicle interior and accommodates an article and can accommodate the cup, (14) for supporting the outer periphery of the cup; A receiving groove (16) is formed in an inner wall of the receiving groove (12) adjacent to the corner portion of the cup (14); The receiving groove 16 is provided with a draw position in cooperation with the corner portion 14 and extending toward the space defined by the receiving groove 12 in order to support the outer periphery of the cup, And a cradle 100a for rotating the cradle 100a. The present invention can be used as a cup holder when the cradle is pivoted to the receiving groove and can be used as a cup holder. When the cradle is pivoted to the receiving groove, the receiving groove can be utilized as an article storing space. And can be implemented.

Description

[0001] VARIOUS PURPOSED STORAGE CONSTRUCTION FOR VEHICLE [0002]

The present invention relates to a multipurpose storage structure for a vehicle, and more particularly, to a multipurpose storage structure for a vehicle, which can be used by changing a cup holder mechanism according to need or by changing to a simple general storage space, So that the vehicle can be easily operated while minimizing the load on the vehicle.

A storage box called a glove box provided on a dash board of a passenger and a center fascia or a center console for storing a user's goods in a vehicle, console 'and' so-called cup holder 'and' console box '.

Among these, the glove box and the console box are storage spaces for storing various items such as mobile phones and wallets in one space, while the cup holder is a device for mounting a beverage cup or a can.

However, the conventional general cup holder has a special shape so that only the beverage cup or the can can be mounted, and there is no use except for taking the beverage, so that there is a limitation that the installation space is large and the application is very limited.

Patent Registration No. 10-0767529 (published on October 17, 2007) Registration Patent Registration No. 10-0756952 (2007.09.07 Announcement) Open Patent Publication No. 10-2007-0056217 (published on June 4, 2007)

Accordingly, it is an object of the present invention to improve the above-described conventional problems, and it is an object of the present invention to provide a cup holder which can be used as a cup holder and can be changed into a general storage space, And it is an object of the present invention to provide a multi-purpose housing structure for a vehicle which can be easily operated while minimizing an installation space.

In order to achieve the above object, a multi-purpose storage structure for a vehicle according to the present invention comprises a storage container which is upwardly opened in a vehicle cabin and has an accommodation groove for accommodating an article and accommodating the cup, Forming a corner portion of the cup support for supporting the outer periphery of the cup on the upper portion; A receiving groove is formed in an inner wall of the receiving groove adjacent to the corner of the cup; Wherein the receiving groove is provided with a draw-out position for expanding toward a space formed by the receiving groove for supporting the outer periphery of the cup in cooperation with the corner portion and a holder for pivoting to a receiving position to be inserted into the receiving groove.

In the multi-purpose housing structure of the present invention, one end of the cradle is pivotally hinged by the hinge shaft in the receiving groove; The hinge shaft is provided with a spring for elastically pressing the cradle in the direction of pivoting the cradle to the extended position. An operation button for restricting the cradle to the storage position or releasing the restriction at the storage position is provided at one side of the storage container.

Further, the operation button is provided with the extension shaft extending downward to be slidable in the vertical direction on the storage container, and supported upward by the elastic pressing member; A cam-like protrusion is formed around the hinge-side end of the cradle; The cam surface of the cam protrusion slides over the cam protrusion while being pushed downward by the cam protrusion when the cradle is rotated in the receiving direction, and then, when the cam protrusion rides over the cam protrusion, So that latching protrusions for locking the receptacle to the receptacle position are formed.

It is preferable that an elastic pressing member for elastically contacting and supporting the outer periphery of the cup is formed on the cradle.

According to the multi-purpose housing structure for a vehicle according to the present invention, when the cradle is pivoted to the receiving groove, the cradle can be used as a cup holder. When the cradle is pivoted to the receiving groove, the receiving groove can be used as an article storage space. It is possible to implement the storage structure for branching purposes taking up a minimum space.

In addition, one side of the cup is supported by a storage container, the opposite side is supported by a rod-shaped holder, and the holder is not pulled out by a drawer, but by a structure that can be deployed or housed by rotating it. can do.

In addition, since it is automatically opened by the operation of the operation button and is automatically locked by the operation of folding the holder into the receiving groove, the operation of the cup holder is simple and convenient to use.

1 is a perspective view showing a multipurpose housing structure according to the present invention.
Fig. 2 is a view showing a state in which the cradle of the cup holder is rotated in the pull-out direction in Fig.
Fig. 3 is a view showing a state where the cup is mounted on the cradle shown in Fig. 2. Fig.
Fig. 4 is a front view of Fig. 3. Fig.
Fig. 5 is a view seen from the plane of Fig. 3. Fig.
6 is a view showing a structure of a cup holder device according to the present invention.
7 is a view showing a state in which the operation button is pressed down in Fig. 6. Fig.
Fig. 8 is a view showing a state in which the cradle is rotated in the pull-out direction by depressing the operation button;
9 is a view showing a state in which the cradle is rotated in the pull-in direction after use of the cup holder.
10 is a view showing a locked state after the cradle completes its rotation in the drawing direction.
11 is a view showing the operation process of FIGS. 9 to 10 in an easy-to-understand manner.
12 is a cross-sectional view showing a state in which the cup holder is installed.

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

1 to 5 show a multipurpose housing structure according to the present invention. Fig. 1 is a perspective view, Fig. 2 is a view showing a state in which a cradle of a cup holder is rotated in a pull-out direction, Fig. 4 is a front view of Fig. 3, and Fig. 5 is a plan view of Fig. 3. As shown in Fig.

1 to 5, a housing structure according to the present invention includes a housing container 10 which is upwardly opened in a vehicle interior and houses an article and houses a cup. The housing housing 12 of the housing container 10, Cup support corners 14 and 14 for supporting the outer periphery of the cup 20 (see Figs. 3 to 5)

A receiving groove 16 is formed in the inner wall of the receiving groove 12 between the corner portions 14 of the cups on both sides and two receiving stands 16 100a) 100b.

In the accompanying drawings and the following description, there is shown and described an embodiment in which cup holders are provided on both sides of the receiving groove 12 by providing two cup support corners 14 and 14 and a mounting table 100a and 100b , The cup base corner portion 14 (14), and the cradle 100a (100b), respectively. The configuration having such a cup holder also belongs to the scope of the present invention. In addition, in the claims 1 to 4, the configuration having only one cradle is set as the right range, and the reference numerals for the components are set as '100a' so that the two cradles 100a and 100b Reference will be made to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, and it is to be understood that the present invention is not limited to those precise embodiments.

1 to 5, the storage container 10 may utilize a structure such as a center console, a console box, or an instrument panel of a vehicle.

The two cradles 100a and 100b are for supporting the outer periphery of the cup 20 in cooperation with the respective corner portions 14 and 14 on both sides, 16 in a state of being rotatable.

Each of the cradles 100a and 100b is provided with an elastic pressing member 102a for resiliently contacting and supporting the outer periphery of the cup 20. [ According to the elastic pressing member 102a, the periphery of the cup 20 is elastically pressed as shown in Fig. 4, so that it is possible to maintain a stable mounting state without flow. The elastic pressing member 102a may be made of rubber, felt, or soft plastic.

An operation button 500 is provided at one side of the storage container 10 for restricting the cradle 100a, 100b to the storage position or releasing the restraint at the storage position. When the operation button 500 is pressed, the cradle 100a or 100b is unlocked and deployed as shown in FIG. 2, and the cradle 100a or 100b can be used as a cup holder. The cradle 100a or 100b is locked by the operation button 500 and is accommodated in the receiving groove 16 to be locked.

2, the two cradles 100a and 100b are rotated toward the middle portion of the receiving groove 12 to face each other, as shown in Fig. 2, when the cradle 100a and 100b are rotated to the withdrawn position, 3 to 5, the cups 100a and 100b may be utilized or selectively utilized to mount the cups. When the cradles 100a and 100b are rotated to the receiving position, the two cradles 100a and 100b are rotated in opposite directions to be inserted into the receiving groove 16. The space occupied by the receiving groove 16 can be minimized by the structure in which the cradle 100a 100b is formed in a narrow rod shape and rotated and opened and accommodated. Installation space is minimized.

6 to 11 show the structure of the cup holder apparatus 100 including the above-mentioned cradle 100a and 100b. FIG. 6 shows the overall configuration of the cup holder apparatus 100, and FIG. 8 shows the state in which the cradle 100a and 100b are pivoted in the pull-out direction as the operation button 500 is pressed. Fig. 9 shows a state in which the cradle 100a and 100b are pushed down 10 shows a state in which the cradle 100a or 100b is pivoted after the cradle 100a or 100b is pivoted in the pulling direction and FIG. 10 is a view showing the operation process of FIG. 10 in an easy-to-understand manner.

Referring to FIG. 6, one end of each of the two stand 100a and 100b is hingedly engaged and hinged rotatably in the receiving recess 16 by the hinge shaft 110. As shown in FIG.

A spring 120 is provided on the hinge shaft 110 to elastically press the cradles 100a and 100b on both sides in a direction of rotating the cradles 100a and 100b in the pull-out position. In the present embodiment, the spring 120 is made of a torsion coil spring, and both side ends of the spring 120 are respectively wound on the cradles 100a and 100b on both sides.

The operation button 500 is provided at one side of the storage container 10 at a position adjacent to the hinge portion of the two side mounts 100a and 100b to restrain the mounts 100a and 100b to the storage position Or by releasing the restraint at the storage position, the spring 120 is rotated to the extended position to be deployed.

To this end, the operation button 500 is provided with the extension shaft 502 extending downward so as to be slidable in the vertical direction on the storage container 10, and is supported upward by the elastic member 510.

The cam-like protrusions 104a and 104b are formed around the hinge-side end portions of the mounts 100a and 100b on both sides so that their cam surfaces face each other. On the outer periphery of the extension shaft 502 of the operation button 500, latching protrusions 504a and 504b are formed. When the cradle 100a 100b is rotated in the receiving direction, the cam-like protrusions 104a and 104b slide down while pushing the locking protrusions 504a and 504b downward. After the cam-like protrusions 104a and 104b have passed over the locking protrusions 504a and 504b, the locking protrusions 504a and 504b are moved upward by the restoring force of the elastic member 510 and the cam-like protrusions 104a and 104b So that the cradle 100a or 100b is locked to the receiving position.

That is, as shown in Fig. 6, the cam-like protrusions 104a and 104b of the cradle 100a and 100b are engaged with the claws 504a and 504b of the operation button 500, Position, press down the control button 500 (in the direction of the arrow) to use the cup holder.

7, the latching protrusions 504a and 504b of the operation button 500 are moved downward to come off the cam protrusions 104a and 104b, The lock is released. When the cradle 100a and 100b are unlocked, the two cradles 100a and 100b are simultaneously rotated in the drawing direction (arrow direction) by the restoring force of the spring 120. [

The two cradles 100a and 100b are pivoted by the spring 120 and deployed to the withdrawal position as shown in Fig. 8, so that it can be used as a cup holder.

8, when the user removes the operation button 500 after pulling out the cradle 100a, 100b, the operation button 500 is raised by the restoring force of the elastic member 510 and returned to the original position do.

Next, Figs. 9 and 10 are views for explaining an operation procedure for rotating the cradles 100a and 100b in the receiving direction after storing the cup holder.

8, when the cradle 100a, 100b is extended to the extended position and used as a cup holder, the use of the cup holder is completed or the receiving groove 12 of the container 10 is opened The storage compartments 100a and 100b are folded back and stored in the storage grooves 16 (see Figs. 2 and 5).

9, the cam-like protrusions 104a and 104b of the two support platforms 100a and 100b are rotated by the operation buttons 500a and 100b, respectively, when the two support platforms 100a and 100b are rotated in opposite directions to each other, And the engaging protrusions 504a and 504b of the operation button 500 are pressed down by the cam surfaces of the cam protrusions 104a and 104b.

As the engaging protrusions 504a and 504b are pressed down, the elastic member 510 is pressed downward and the operation button 500 is lowered so that the cam protrusions 104a and 104b are engaged with the engaging protrusions 504a 504b in sliding contact with each other.

When the cam protrusions 104a and 104b are completely removed from the locking protrusions 504a and 504b, the locking protrusions 504a and 504b are raised together with the operation button 500 by the restoring force of the elastic member 510 The latching protrusions 504a and 504b are lifted up to the rear surface of the cam protrusions 104a and 104b and are prevented from being rotated in the pulling direction by the restoring force of the spring 120 So that the inserted state in the accommodating groove 12 can be maintained.

Fig. 11 is a schematic view showing the operation relationship between the cam-like protrusions 104a and 104b and the engaging protrusions 504a and 504b in the housing process.

11 is a state in which the cam protrusions 104a and 104b are in contact with the locking protrusions 504a and 504b during the rotation of the cradle 100a and 100b in the withdrawal position in the receiving direction , The first cradle 100a moves (rotates) from left to right in the drawing, and the second cradle 100b moves from right to left.

During the movement, the lower side of the cam surface of the cam-like protrusions 104a and 104b is brought into contact with the upper surface edge of the latching protrusions 504a and 504b, and by the continuous rotation of the cradle 100a and 100b, As shown in the drawing, the locking protrusions 504a and 504b are pressed down by the cam surfaces of the cam-like protrusions 104a and 104b so that the cam-like protrusions 104a and 104b pass therethrough.

When the cam-like protrusions 104a and 104b completely pass through the locking protrusions 504a and 504b, the locking protrusions 504a and 504b are raised together with the operation button 500 by the restoring force of the compressed spring 510 Shaped projections 104a and 104b, thereby maintaining the state of being housed in the storage position.

12 is a sectional view showing the state of the cup holder 100. The cradle 100a and 100b are hinged on the upper and lower surfaces of the receiving groove 16 by a hinge shaft 110 so as to be rotatable, The operation button 500 is installed in the storage container 10 so that the head of the operation button 500 is exposed above the storage container 10 so that the user can easily press the operation button 500 .

The foregoing is a description of certain preferred embodiments of the present invention. The present invention may, however, be embodied in many different forms and should not be construed as being limited to the embodiments set forth herein, but may be modified and altered without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as defined in the appended claims.

10: storage container
12: receptacle groove
14: corner portion of the coasters
16: storage groove
100: cup holder device
100a, 100b: Cradle
102a, 102b: elastic pressing member
104a and 104b:
110: Hinge shaft
120: spring
500: Operation button
502:
510: elastic member

Claims (8)

delete (10) having an accommodating groove (12) capable of accommodating a cup and having an upwardly opened opening upwardly in the vehicle cabin, and for supporting the outer periphery of the cup at the upper part of one side of the accommodating groove (12) Forming a corner portion 14 of the cup base,
A receiving groove 16 is formed in the inner wall of the receiving groove 12 adjacent to the corner portion 14 of the cup,
The receiving groove 16 is provided with a draw position in cooperation with the corner portion 14 and extending toward the space defined by the receiving groove 12 in order to support the outer periphery of the cup, (100a) which rotates to the position,
One end of the cradle 100a is pivotally hinged in the receiving groove 16 by a hinge shaft 110,
The hinge shaft 110 is provided with a spring 120 that urges the holder 100a in a direction to rotate the holder 100a to the extended position,
Characterized in that an operation button (500) is provided at one side of the storage container (10) for restricting the cradle (100a) to the storage position or releasing the restraint at the storage position. 3. The method of claim 2,
The operation button 500 is provided with the extension shaft 502 extending downward to be slidable in the vertical direction on the storage container 10 and supported upward by the elastic member 510,
A cam-like protrusion 104a is formed around the hinge-side end of the cradle 100a,
The cam surface of the cam-like protrusion 104a slides on the outer periphery of the extension shaft 502 of the operation button 500 while being pushed down by the cam-like protrusion 104a when the cradle 100a is rotated in the receiving direction, And a latching protrusion 504a for locking the cradle 100a to the receiving position by engaging the cam-like protrusions 104a and 104b on the rear surface of the cam-shaped protrusion 104a is formed after the cam- . The method according to claim 2 or 3,
Characterized in that the cradle (100a) is provided with an elastic pressing member (102a) for elastically contacting and supporting the outer periphery of the cup. delete (10) having an accommodating groove (12) capable of accommodating a cup and having an upwardly opened opening upwardly in the vehicle interior, and for supporting the outer periphery of the cup on both sides of the accommodating groove (12) The corner portions 14 and 14 of the cup base are formed,
The receiving grooves 16 are formed in the inner walls of the receiving grooves 12 between the corner portions 14 of the cups on both sides,
In order to support the outer peripheries of the respective cups in cooperation with the side edges 14 and 14 of the both sides, the receiving groove 16 is pivoted toward the space defined by the receiving grooves 12, (100a) and (100b) that pivot from a withdrawal position for opening into the storage groove and a storage position for insertion into the storage groove (16) from the withdrawal position,
One end portion of each of the two side stand portions 100a and 100b is engaged with each other and is hinged within the receiving groove 16 by the hinge shaft 110,
The hinge shaft 110 is provided with a spring 120 that elastically urges the cradles 100a and 100b on both sides in a direction to rotate the cradle 100a and 100b to the extended position,
Wherein an operation button (500) is provided at one side of the storage container (10) for restraining the cradles (100a) and (100b) on both sides at the storage position or releasing the restraint at the storage position. The method according to claim 6,
The operation button 500 is provided with the extension shaft 502 extending downward to be slidable in the vertical direction on the storage container 10 and supported upward by the elastic member 510,
The cam-shaped protrusions 104a and 104b are formed on the periphery of the hinge-side end portions of the two side-mount stands 100a and 100b, respectively, with their cam surfaces facing opposite directions,
The cam protrusion 104a is pressed downward by the cam protrusion 104a when the two cradles 100a and 100b are rotated in the receiving direction on the outer periphery of the extension shaft 502 of the operation button 500, The cam surfaces of the cam protrusions 104a and 104b slip and ride over and after the cam protrusions 104a and 104b ride over the cam protrusions 104a and 104b are engaged with the back surfaces of the cam protrusions 104a and 104b, And locking latching protrusions (504a) and (504b) for locking the latching protrusions (504a) and (504b) are formed. 8. The method according to claim 6 or 7,
Characterized in that elastic cushion members (102a, 102b) for elastically contacting and supporting the outer periphery of the cup are formed in the cradle (100a, 100b), respectively.

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