What is the slot for placing water cups in a car called?
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The slot for placing water cups in a car is called a cup holder. Here is some related information: 1. Cup holder: It is an indispensable element in automotive functional design. The first patent for a car cup holder was approved, but at that time it was just an additional accessory. In the 1950s, car dining and car theaters began to gain widespread popularity, which indeed increased the popularity of cup holders. 2. In high-end models: Cup holders may have heating or cooling functions, which is not a rare configuration. However, the 300C's cup holder can provide both heating and cooling functions simultaneously, meaning the left side can heat while the right side cools, or vice versa, preparing both hot and cold beverages as needed.
After driving for so many years, we usually just call it a cup holder. The most common spot is in the front center console, and there are also designed drink compartments on the door panels. The worst are those shallow cup holders—take a turn and your drink spills out. Nowadays, new cars have raised edges to prevent spills. Just the other day, I was driving with a friend who complained about her old car not having cup holders, forcing her to use the door pockets. Honestly, this design is crucial—it can't block the gear shift but also can't be too far away. I've seen BMW's foldable cup holders, which are the most convenient—adjustable and retractable to save space.
