COOLING CUP HOLDER WITH ROTARY FLIP
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1. A multi-functional cup holder, comprising:
- an annular socket having an inner surface, an outer surface, and an interior space extending between an open top end and an open bottom end of the annular socket; and
,a rotary flip comprising;
a rectangular top plate having a top surface, a bottom surface, a proximal end, and a distal end having a surface that extends in a direction that is substantially perpendicular to the top surface;
a top touch panel overlying the top surface of the rectangular top plate and having at least one touch-activated button for controlling a function of the cup holder or another device;
a distal touch panel overlying the distal end surface of the rectangular top plate and having at least one touch-activated button for controlling a function of the cup holder or another device;
a left rotating arm attached at a first end to a left side of the bottom surface of the rectangular top plate and at a second end to the outer surface of the annular socket; and
,a right rotating arm attached at a first end to a right side of the bottom surface of the rectangular top plate and at a second end to the outer surface of the annular socket;
wherein;
the left and right rotating arms each include a releasable locking mechanism having at least a first releasably locked position and a second releasably locked position such that;
in the first releasably locked position of the left and right rotating arms the rectangular top plate of the rotary flip overlies the open top end of the annular socket and the bottom surface of the rectangular top plate is between the top touch panel and the open top end of the annular socket; and
,in the second releasably locked position of the left and right rotating arms the rectangular top plate of the rotary flip is substantially parallel to the outer surface of the annular socket in the direction extending between the open top end and the open bottom end, and the distal touch panel is nearest the open top end.
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Abstract
The present utility model relates to a cup holder, and in particular to a cooling cup holder that is suitable for chairs including massage armchairs, sofas and seats in coaches, airplanes, ships, theaters and cinemas. The cooling cup holder includes a rotary flip so that the cooling cup holder can be covered when it is unnecessary to cool a drink, and the cooling cup holder can be open when it is necessary to cool a drink, thus keeping hygiene of the cooling cup holder. The cooling cup holder may further include a wireless charging station for wirelessly charging a mobile electronic device, for example.
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20 Claims
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1. A multi-functional cup holder, comprising:
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an annular socket having an inner surface, an outer surface, and an interior space extending between an open top end and an open bottom end of the annular socket; and
,a rotary flip comprising; a rectangular top plate having a top surface, a bottom surface, a proximal end, and a distal end having a surface that extends in a direction that is substantially perpendicular to the top surface; a top touch panel overlying the top surface of the rectangular top plate and having at least one touch-activated button for controlling a function of the cup holder or another device; a distal touch panel overlying the distal end surface of the rectangular top plate and having at least one touch-activated button for controlling a function of the cup holder or another device; a left rotating arm attached at a first end to a left side of the bottom surface of the rectangular top plate and at a second end to the outer surface of the annular socket; and
,a right rotating arm attached at a first end to a right side of the bottom surface of the rectangular top plate and at a second end to the outer surface of the annular socket; wherein; the left and right rotating arms each include a releasable locking mechanism having at least a first releasably locked position and a second releasably locked position such that; in the first releasably locked position of the left and right rotating arms the rectangular top plate of the rotary flip overlies the open top end of the annular socket and the bottom surface of the rectangular top plate is between the top touch panel and the open top end of the annular socket; and
,in the second releasably locked position of the left and right rotating arms the rectangular top plate of the rotary flip is substantially parallel to the outer surface of the annular socket in the direction extending between the open top end and the open bottom end, and the distal touch panel is nearest the open top end. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A multi-functional cup holder, comprising:
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an annular socket having an inner surface, an outer surface, and an interior space extending between an open top end and an open bottom end of the annular socket; and
,a rotary flip comprising; a rectangular top plate having a top surface, a bottom surface, a proximal end, and a distal end having a surface that extends in a direction that is substantially perpendicular to the top surface; a top touch panel overlying the top surface of the rectangular top plate and having at least one touch-activated button for controlling a function of the cup holder or another device; a wireless charging station for an electronic device; a distal touch panel overlying the distal end surface of the rectangular top plate and having at least one touch-activated button for controlling a function of the cup holder or another device; a left rotating arm attached at a first end to a left side of the bottom surface of the rectangular top plate and at a second end to the outer surface of the annular socket; and
,a right rotating arm attached at a first end to a right side of the bottom surface of the rectangular top plate and at a second end to the outer surface of the annular socket; wherein; the left and right rotating arms include a releasable locking mechanism having at least a first releasably locked position and a second releasably locked position such that; in the first releasably locked position of the left and right rotating arms the rectangular top plate of the rotary flip overlies the open top end of the annular socket and the bottom surface of the rectangular top plate is between the top touch panel and the open top end of the annular socket; and
,in the second releasably locked position of the left and right rotating arms the rectangular top plate of the rotary flip is substantially parallel to the outer surface of the annular socket in the direction extending between the open top end and the open bottom end, and the distal touch panel is nearest the open top end. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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19. A multi-functional cup holder, comprising:
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an annular socket extending between an open top end and an open bottom end and having an inner surface and an outer surface; and
,a rotary flip comprising; a rectangular top plate; a top touch panel overlying a top surface of the rectangular top plate; a wireless charging station; a left rotating arm attached at a first end to a left side of a bottom surface of the rectangular top plate and at a second end to the outer surface of the annular socket; and
,a right rotating arm attached at a first end to a right side of the bottom surface of the rectangular top plate and at a second end to the outer surface of the annular socket. - View Dependent Claims (20)
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