JPH03502316A - vehicle cover device - Google Patents

Abstract

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Description

[Detailed description of the invention] vehicle cover device g go month This application is filed on October 13, 1987 by the applicant's "Power-Assisted Remote Control Co-pending U.S. Patent Application Serial No. 07/106 entitled ``Vehicle Blade Bar'' , No. 816, which is a continuation-in-part application. .

see example i see VEHICLE COVERS FIELD OF THE INVENTION This invention relates generally to vehicle covers, and more specifically to vehicle covers. It can be easily pulled out from the storage compartment or storage cylinder mounted on the The present invention also relates to a cover that can be deployed to any position. Regarding the shape of the vehicle cover, which can be pulled into the storage position within the storage cylinder without any inconvenience. Ru. Furthermore, the present invention provides storage cylinders and the trunk of a vehicle when the cover is not in use. Regarding the mounting arrangement in the room.

Up until now, various flexible cloth materials have been used to cover the vehicle body to protect it from wind and rain. Lightweight covers made of are commonly used. The cover is often a car pane The finish is blown away by sunlight, atmospheric dirt, smog, rain, snow, and wind. It is used to protect fishing books from abrasion such as sand and dust.

The cover is also used to keep the inside of the vehicle cool in hot climates with intense sunlight. , used for sunlight blocking. Most commonly, vehicle covers are the roof of the vehicle body, It is made in a shape that follows the front, rear, and sides, and a cover is attached to the lower periphery of the vehicle body. Elastic bands are sewn to fit snugly over the par and fender sections. Ru. These traditional covers are typically applied and removed by hand and are subject to normal use. When not in use, it is folded and stored in the trunk. Needless to say, such Putting on and removing covers, especially lightweight nylon covers, is particularly dangerous for human beings. This is a somewhat time-consuming task. Then, remove the cover and try again. It also takes some effort to fold it into a compact form for storage in the tank compartment. This is a time-consuming process.

Until now, the vehicle cover has been rolled up when not in use and pulled out when hung on the vehicle. A cover reel has been proposed for this purpose. Also, cylindrical containers The use of an electric reel to help roll the crab cover into storage is also known. It is. However, so far such devices have not been installed at the front of the vehicle or are mounted on the outside of the rear and are therefore at risk of theft and are not properly covered. Significant changes had to be made to the vehicle in order to be operational. moreover, Traditional cover shapes allow the cover to be wrapped around a rotating reel without becoming tangled or jammed. The present invention eliminates these drawbacks.

Superintendent Miharatate 5n Star Superintendent The present invention overcomes the shortcomings experienced in prior art vehicle cover systems by providing a cover for the trunk of a vehicle. Equipped with a storage cylinder that is reversibly mounted in the trunk and stored in the trunk compartment when not in use. It is something that can be overcome by working hard. The storage tube is inside the trunk, and outside the trunk. It is pivotally supported for rocking rotation toward the second position on the side, and the storage cylinder is located outside the trunk. The trunk lid remains closed even when the vehicle is in use, and the cover can be pulled out from the storage cylinder.

The storage tube is hollow and generally cylindrical to accommodate the leading member and the flexible covering. It has sufficient volume. The storage barrel also retracts the cover and guide member and It has a longitudinally extending slot for withdrawal. The unique cover of this invention is , flexible cloth foil.

For example, it is made of nylon cloth and has a shape that covers the roof, front, rear, and sides of a vehicle. have The cover has a leading edge and a trailing edge. The leading edge of the cover preferably includes: It has a front part of an elastic cloth foil and a rigid guide means attached to it, and It can be attached to the front bumper. The side and rear edges of the cover are the circumference so that it fits snugly around the bottom of the bumper and side fenders. Ribbons or bands of elastic material are sewn on the sides. Leading member is made of elastic material and is attached at its first end to a rotating winding shaft provided within the housing cylinder. 1/3 to 4 of the length of the cover from the trailing edge of the cover at the second end. 1 is installed in a remote location. This shape pulls the cover into the storage cylinder. Reduces the number of rotations of the winding shaft required for For some reason, the rear end of the cover is This is because until it is completely drawn into the storage cylinder, it is folded in half and pulled. Collection The winding shaft provided in the housing preferably receives power from an automobile battery. It is rotated by an electric motor. Preferably, the cover is inside the housing cylinder. A remote control circuit and a remote control circuit to start the motor when it is pulled in and wound into the A boot device is used.

In use, the cover is removed from the housing cylinder by free rotation or power. It is pulled out by the user who grasps and orients the guide means of the lead edge. beyond the cover The elastic front portion of the lead end is fitted with a registration number plate or plate to provide a convenient mounting means. or have a cutout that fits around the arm. with the car body covered In this case, the cover is completely removed from the storage tube and the elastic leading member is removed from the storage tube. At the side, the rear edge of the cover is grasped and pulled back to expose both the storage tube and the rear bumper of the vehicle. If the rear end is so adapted to extend a distance covering both sides, The elastic periphery of the side edge simultaneously moves downwards along the side of the vehicle and under the lower edge of the fender. It slides on and presents a very snug and attractive appearance. covered When the vehicle is in use, the storage barrel is also completely covered by the vehicle cover and is not visible from the outside. .

When the cover of the present invention is removed from a vehicle, the rear edge of the cover pulled upward from the pump and rear fender area, above the storage cylinder, That is, the 0-elastic edging material located between the storage tube and the rear window of the vehicle is , as soon as the lower part of the cover is removed from the rear bumper or fender area, the cover - is sewn to the bottom of the cover so that it naturally folds in towards the rear window. mosquito The leading edge of the bar is then removed from the front bumper and fender area and The motor switch is activated remotely. Insert the cover into the storage cylinder. the slot is located near or above the top surface of the trunk lid plate. , thereby reducing the chance of tangling when the cover is rolled up. heavier A leading member of elastic cloth foil is first wound around the rotating winding shaft of the storage cylinder, and then The cover is guided when it is rolled into the storage tube, virtually preventing trouble. Achieve quick winding and storage. Overload and torque overload prevention device , a power drive system is installed to detect possible entanglements during the cover winding operation. It will be installed inside the building. Such unavoidable tangles may occur if the cover is It is caused by getting caught in a handle, etc. The torque overload prevention device is by sensing an increase in tension on the bar or take-up shaft, or by sensing a cessation of rotation. Immediately stop the motor to prevent overloading the motor or tearing the cover. disability Once the harm is removed, the motor restarts and completes the winding operation. cover is complete When it is rolled up, the storage cylinder rotates around its axis and returns to its storage position in the trunk compartment. Returning, the trunk lid is closed and the storage cylinder and cover are safely stored inside. .

Shellfish dish summer ttW 匪 FIG. 1 is a side elevational view of an automobile equipped with a vehicle cover of the present invention.

FIG. 2 shows an automobile including the storage tube of the present invention taken out from the trunk of the automobile. FIG. 3 is a partial perspective view showing the rear of the vehicle.

Figure 3 is similar to Figure 2, which shows a storage tube housed inside the trunk of a car. FIG.

FIG. 4 shows the vehicle cover device of the present invention in a partially installed position as shown in FIG. 1 is a side view of a car similar to .

FIG. 5 is a transparent partially illustrating the presently preferred embodiment of the cloth foil vehicle cover of the present invention. This is a perspective view.

FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional side view of one embodiment of the storage cylinder having the electric shaft of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional end view of the presently preferred embodiment of the storage barrel of the present invention.

FIG. 8 shows a control including a remotely operated wireless transmitter and receiver useful in the present invention. It is a conceptual diagram of a circuit.

Figure 9 shows a storage cylinder according to the present invention and an electric winding having a stop function using a magnetic field analyzer. FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional side view of the scraping shaft.

FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view of a storage cylinder similar to FIG. 6, but with a remote activation function. It has a winding device that is biased by a pull.

FIG. 11 is a perspective view of the front of a vehicle equipped with the cover of the present invention.

m needle 1 side j”ζ1 Referring to these drawings, and in particular to FIG. A vehicle cover device is installed all around the space between the vehicles, generally indicated by 4. As shown in the condition. The cover device 2 includes a flexible cover part 6, details of which can be found in section 5. The storage tube shown in the figure and mounted close to the rear end of the trunk compartment of the vehicle It also includes body 8. As shown in detail in FIG. In the attachment area 10' of the bar 6 it is sewn or glued to the fabric cover.

A smaller portion 11 is attached to the leading portion 10 by a zipper 13, preferably of nylon. and that part is attached to the shaft. flexible cover 6 is preferably made of lightweight nylon material. Numerous synthetic and natural materials , nylon, Dacron, cotton, acetylated cotton, etc., and mixtures thereof It can be used as the primary material for the foil cover 6. The preferred material is weight, strength, price, etc. Nylon is used because of its resistance to corrosion, etc. Cover 6 also reflects 5 sun rays Constructed of brightly colored cloth foil to keep the vehicle cool. cover Ideally the cover should have a light color on the outside and a light color on the inside, as the material will be in close contact with the vehicle's surfaces. A dark color is desirable.

This way, the outer light color will reflect sunlight off the cover surface, while the darker color will reflect the sunlight off the cover surface. The surface absorbs heat radiated and conducted from the surface of the vehicle beneath it and thus heat dissipates from the surface of the vehicle.

The cover 6 has a leading edge 12 which corresponds to the front end of the vehicle and a rear @1 which corresponds to the rear bumper, respectively. It has 6. The cover also has side edges 14 extending from the leading edge to the trailing edge on each side of the vehicle. have The cover 6 is preferably about 1/4 inch sewn around its periphery. It has a ribbon-like elastic hemming band 15 with a front and rear width of (about 6.4 mm). Elastic Ri The bong-shaped edging band 15 extends from the leading edge 12 through the side surfaces 14 to the trailing edge 16 and extends from the leading edge 12 to the trailing edge 16. The periphery of the bar fits snugly around the bottom of the vehicle body, as shown in Figure 1. Do it like this.

The leading edge 12 of the fabric foil cover 6 also extends rearwardly 1, for example by a seam 19, to secure the cover. The elastic front section 18 has an elastic fabric foil front section 18 connected to the bar 6. As shown in FIG.

A rod-shaped gasket fits around a loop-shaped bead 52 formed at the end of the front portion 18. It has an id member 20. Elastic fitting around registration number plate for security A cutout 22 is formed within the front portion. In addition to this, instead of the cut out part In addition, the lower front bumper area of the vehicle is provided with a guide member 20 for holding the guide member 20 in position. A pair of small clamps or similar means may also be provided (not shown).

The cover 6 of the present invention is mainly designed to be The characteristic member is an elastic leading portion 10 that connects the cover to the rotating shaft 9 of the storage cylinder. Therefore, it constitutes an important improvement. The elastic leading member 10 has a width of approximately 24F (second approximately equal to the length of the inlet slot 24 formed in the storage cylinder 8 shown in the figure). , the leading member 10 can also be attached to the cover 6 from the seam 10' to the housing cylinder body, for example. 0 elastic leading approximately 2 feet to end 11' attached to axis of rotation 9 of The relative position of the member 10 with respect to the cover 6 is important and in this regard the leading part Attach seam 10' to the material cover from back J116, about 4 of the length of the cover. It is desirable to place it at a position of 1/3 to 1/3.

For example, if cover 6 is approximately 16 feet long from leading edge 12 to trailing edge 16, If the trailing edge 16 is approximately 4 to 5 feet from the trailing edge 16, Preferably, it is attached at seam 10' at the same position. In this way, the rear end of the cover 6 The section is defined as the section extending from seam 11' to rear #16. after the cover The end portion extends rearwardly so that when the cover is in the installed position as shown in Figure 1, the storage cylinder is 8, as well as the rear trunk and part of the bumper of the vehicle.Conversely, cover 6 is removed. When the vehicle is installed, the rear end is attached to the rear fender and bar of the vehicle, as shown in Figure 4. It is lifted out from under the storage area and stored under the action of the elastic hem band 15. Take a position at the top of the cylinder 8. In the position shown in FIG. 4, the side edge 14 of the cover 6 is , because of the elastic guide member 10, the entrance slot of the storage barrel 8 is removed from the front bumper area. Take a posture extending diagonally to a position slightly above in front of 24. The guide member 20 is Pulled by the elastic front member 18 of the cover 6, it moves upward and comes off the front of the vehicle 4, The winding shaft is activated to wind up the leading member 10. The cover 6 is in a high position and has elasticity. The feedout alignment achieved by the guide member 10 and the storage tube close to the trunk lid 5 Due to the position of the body, it follows the leading member 10 in a very neat and orderly manner. cover It is also easy to draw in. The entire rear end of the cover is inside the storage tube. This is because until you are drawn in, you are drawn in in one layer, that is, in two layers. .

The storage cylinder 8 is attached to a pair of separate mounting straps 26 that include hinged attachment fittings 28. is attached. The strap 26 is attached to the rear wall of the trunk compartment of the vehicle 4. It is now possible to

The mounting straps 26 are preferably made of sheet metal high strength stainless steel, such as 0.6 The housing cylinder 8 is made of 0 inch plate and has an outer actuator as shown in Figure 1.2.4. When the trunk lid is brought into position, the straps should be tightened to allow the trunk lid to close. Ru. The strap may also be made of stainless steel mesh or plastic.

After the cover 6 is wound around the shaft 9 and stored in the storage cylinder, the storage cylinder is shown in FIG. The hinge 28 allows the vehicle to be inverted and accommodated in the trunk compartment. then the trunk The lid 5 is closed, and the vehicle cover arrangement [2 of the present invention] is thus safely placed in the storage facility. It is stored and locked.

Leading member 10 is made of a preferably elastic extensible material 7 as described above, e.g. Particularly suitable is the material sold under the trademark "Spandex". same material as this The material is also suitable for the front member 18. The front bumper area of vehicle 4 is also of the rCJ type. A spring clip (not shown) is provided to allow the cover to When in the unfolded state as shown, it engages and retains the cylindrical guide member 20. The retaining spring clip, which may be configured to Useful for vehicles designed without a protruding registration number plate for engagement with the port 22. be.

The shaft 9 of the storage cylinder 8 can be adjusted manually, with spring tension, or the storage cylinder 8 can be adjusted with a hinge. A pair of separate mounting straps 26 including fittings 28 are attached. . The strap 26 is adapted to be attached to the rear wall of the trunk compartment of the vehicle 4. Ru.

The mounting straps 26 are preferably made of sheet metal high strength stainless steel, such as 0.6 The housing cylinder 8 is made of 0 inch plate and has an outer actuator as shown in Figure 1.2.4. Ensure that the trunk lid can be closed by pinching the strap when it is brought into position. Ru. The strap may also be made of stainless steel mesh or plastic, After the cover 6 is wound around the shaft 9 and stored in the storage cylinder, the storage cylinder is shown in FIG. The hinge 28 allows the vehicle to be inverted and accommodated in the trunk compartment. then the trunk The lid 5 is closed, and thus the vehicle cover device lf2 of the present invention can be safely secured to the storage facility. It is placed in a cage and locked.

Leading member 10 is preferably made of an elastic stretchable material, such as " Particularly suitable is the material sold under the trademark "Spandex". same material as this The material is also suitable for the front member 18. The front bumper area of vehicle 4 also has a “C” shape. Spring clips (not shown) are included to allow the cover to be attached to Figures 1 and 4. When in the unfolded state as shown, it engages and retains the cylindrical guide member 20. The retaining spring clip, which may be configured to Useful for vehicles designed without a protruding registration number plate for engagement with the port 22. be.

The shaft 9 of the housing cylinder 8 can be rotated manually, by spring tension, or by a drive motor. It can be turned around. As shown in FIG. 6, the storage cylinder 8 and the winding shaft 9 are , telescopic type with sliding recess to accommodate vehicle covers of various sizes and weights It may be configured as follows. However, the telescopic structure is not part of the overall structure of the invention. This is just one of the various forms that the storage cylinder 8 can take. However, storage Preferably, the cylinder 8 is formed as a single integral hollow cylinder, as shown in Figure 2.3. Yes. The storage cylinder 8 is made from a plastic or metal vibrator, and is Cut to a suitable length with a slot 24 formed in the side wall by any suitable means along the be done. The winding shaft 9 has a pair of end plates 30 attached to both ends of the housing cylinder 8. It is rotatably mounted on bearings, preferably within the housing cylinder.

As shown in FIG. 6, the winding shaft 9 is rotationally driven by a drive motor 32. Ru. 12 volt DC drive, 100-150 rpm, overall 34 Ru. A module with a wireless operation receiver and receiver/motor interface logic. The motor is connected and mounted in the space formed between the end plate 30 and the motor mounting plate 36. It will be hung.

In the telescopic embodiment shown in FIG. It consists of two tubular shafts 38, 40 which are pivoted for rotation at their ends. . A centrally extending rod 42 is rotatably mounted within the tubular lumen of the shaft 38.40 to provide a storage tube. The length of the body 8 can be adjusted. A fixing screw 44 is provided on the cylindrical shafts 38 and 40; Secure with extension rod when desired length is achieved. The drive shaft tube is preferably made of aluminum. The extension rod 42 is made of stainless steel to create a strong connection between rotating parts. It is made with. Of course, the central extension shaft, tubular shaft, end plates, etc. are made of high-strength plastic material. Other materials such as can also be used.

The rotating shaft 9 is a motor extending from the motor 32 beyond the mounting plate 36 into the shaft member 40. is driven by a motor shaft 46. The fixing screw or other fixing means is on the side of the tubular shaft 40. A rotation of the winding shaft 9 is caused by a motor-driven shaft engaging the wall.

The end R11' of the elastic leading member preferably has a zipper 13, a snap or a Velcro. It is coupled to the leading member main body 10 by a type fastener or the like. For installation, please attach to part 11. Having a wrapper can be used for washing, washing, waterproofing, etc., and drying. Enables detachment from the winding shaft and storage cylinder. For installation, part 11 is rolled Either make a slit in the take-up shaft and insert the tip of the leading member in it, or insert a screw or rib It is fixed to the shaft 9 using screws, tape, adhesive material or other mechanical fixing means. take The attached portion 11 may be formed of a similar elastic material as the leading member 10. death However, this is not absolutely necessary. As mentioned above, the installation is done in part 11 and The width of the guide member 10 is several feet and the width of the slot 24 formed in the housing cylinder 8 is wide. The dimensions are the same as the length or slightly shorter.

The cylindrical storage tube 8 has a circular cross section or a cross section as shown in the cross sectional view of FIG. can take an eccentric oval or oval shape. In this embodiment, for the cover The entrance slot 24 is formed by two internally wrapped tongues 50. .

29 can be formed, for example, by extrusion.

As best shown in FIG. 7, the front end 18 of the cover runs along the front line. A bead portion 52 is formed in the hollow interior 54 of the guide member 20. shaped to be accommodated. This guide member 20 is installed therein. A cut lengthwise slot 56 is provided to allow the guide member to slide over the entire cover. and retaining the beaded portion 52 within the hollow interior 54. enable. The diameter of the bead portion 52 is greater than the width of the slot 56 and thus This engagement leads the edge member of the cover 6 to remain therein. guide An end cap is attached to each end of the member. Guide member 20 also preferably , including an flared portion 58 that holds a remote-controlled transmitter 60 by snap-fitting. The remote control device 60 starts the device and starts the motor 32 mounted on the storage cylinder 8. or to send a signal to the wireless receiving means 70 mounted close to other driving means. It has a switch or button 62 for this purpose. As seen in FIG. 7, the storage cylinder 8 is also preferably provided at intervals on its underside to channel accumulated water away from the cover. It has a drainage hole 64 provided therein. The drainage hole 64 also prevents air from entering the storage cylinder 8. Thus, a low temperature environment is maintained inside the storage cylinder.

FIG. 8 is a conceptual diagram illustrating a presently preferred embodiment of a control circuit useful in connection with the present invention. be. The wireless remote control means 60 has a switch button 62 and a radio frequency transmitter 66 Ru. A radio receiver 68 is mounted in a housing cylinder and has a known radio antenna 72. Radio operated receiver 70 and receiver/motor interface logic 74 and drive It has a motor 32. Power for energizing the motor is supplied from a known automotive battery 7. be provided. The wireless operation receiver 70 is connected to an end plate 36 on which a motor is mounted and another end plate 30. located between and activated by a radio signal 76 transmitted from a radio frequency transmitter 66. , the transmitter can be mounted within the guide member 20 as described above.

After the cover is placed on the vehicle, the transmitter control unit 60 preferably The driver must take precautions to prevent the cover from being removed from the vehicle without permission. It is carried around. Instead of wireless signal 76, ultrasonic, infrared, microwave, etc. as a wireless control link between the remote control unit 60 and the receiver 68. can be used.

The cover drive motor 32 is a motor housed in a black box 74. activated by the receiver/interface logic circuit, the latter also starts the motor. relay system, which is a solid-state logic circuit or mechanical means for Including. The logic circuit is preferably controlled by a remote motor operated button 62 for winding/rewinding. A limiter that must be pressed continuously to operate the output drive motor. When the cover is fully opened or fully retracted, can be used to stop the motor. The circuit also uses a single button It is designed so that the rotation of the motor can be reversed by turning the motor on.

Another motor control shutoff means is shown in FIG. This is a cover In the event of a jam, it will come to a safe stop and function as a torque overload prevention device. this eye In the preferred embodiment below, the winding shaft 9 of the storage cylinder 8 is attached to the motor-mounted fixed end plate 36. It has a rotatable end disk 78 mounted in close proximity for one rotation. disc 78 has a number of permanent magnets 80 attached around its periphery. Fixed magnetic cell A sensor 82 is attached to the mounting plate 36, and the end disk 78 of the shaft carries the sensor. It detects the oscillating magnetic field created by the magnet as it rotates. magnetic sensor The circuit 82 is a periodic magnetic field analyzer circuit represented by a black box 84. The latter is connected to the motor 32. The sensor 82 is located on the winding shaft. created when the end disc 78 passes in front of the sensor during normal cover winding operation. continuously detects the oscillating magnetic field. The winding shaft 9 rotates due to the catch. or when the guide means 20 reaches the entrance slot 1, the sensor 8 2. Immediately recognizes the cessation of the oscillating magnetic field, solid-state periodic magnetic field analyzer - circuit 84 immediately stops the motor, thus causing the cover to close, e.g. If the motor gets caught in a door handle, etc., excessive load may be placed on the motor. to prevent damage to the product. -If the catch is released, the cover will be rolled up further. If so, a button on the remote transmitter is pressed and the motor is restarted.

The magnetic sensor control unit also controls when the guide means 20 reaches the storage cylinder 8; Useful for automatically stopping the motor at the end of the winding cycle.

The winding shaft 9 and the storage cylinder 8 may alternatively be equipped with a manual crank handle or similar means. Alternatively, the winding shaft 9 may be manually rotated. The means is assembled in a motor-driven manner as a backup means for rotation of the winding shaft 9. can be included.

In another preferred embodiment of the invention, shown in FIG. A helical spring is used to accommodate the Of course, in this mode, first The mentioned motor 32 has been omitted. Two retraction helical spring elements 8 6 is mounted on the shaft 38,40 of the winding shaft 9. helical spring 86 Each end is fitted into a hole in mounting plates 30' and 36'. spring other The ends are fitted into holes in drive shafts 38 and 40. Remote control solenoid system A housing 90 is located within the housing cylinder adjacent to the end plate 36'. circular index The disk 92 has index holes arranged at intervals formed around its periphery. It is attached to the end plate 36 with a lock washer and a mounting nut. Index The disk disk 92 is fixed to the shaft 40 of the winding shaft 9 and rotates therewith. So When the solenoid 90 is energized, the pin 94 in the magnetically actuated solenoid is activated. Unlock the locked winding shaft pulled out from one of the holes in the index disc 92. Release, the helical spring 86 rotates the shaft 38,40 of the winding shaft 9. No. In the embodiment shown in FIG. In order to cover the surface with the cloth cover 6, it is pulled using the guide means 20.

When the cover is pulled, the winding shaft 9 rotates, and thus the winding shaft 9 rotates. The spring 86 is then compressively wound to store the necessary energy. rolled The spring 86 connects the pin 94 of the solenoid to the index of the index disk 92. It is locked in place by setting it in one of the slots. Solenoid 90 is a radio signal transmitted from the remote control means and received by the radio control receiver 70'; is activated by Receiver/motor interface logic circuit 74' also included. When the solenoid 74' is activated, the pin 94 is connected to the index disk 9. It pulls down from the hole 2, releases the energy stored in the spring 86, and winds it. Rotate the scraping shaft 9 and pull in the cover 6. The guide means 20 is for retracting the cover. Inside, it is used to direct the surface of the vehicle towards the storage cylinder 8. Cover 6 is also shown in Figure 9. It is also possible to manually wind the film onto the winding shaft 9 as shown in the left-hand portion of the figure. outward A rotary hand crank 21 having a handle 23 extending to I'm being kicked. The hand crank 21 is connected to the winding shaft 9 by a shaft 27. When the handle 23 is rotated, the winding shaft is rotated. This manual winding Operation can be performed alone or in combination with the electric or spring-driven modes described above. Adopted.

The usefulness of the present invention lies in its functionality, simplicity of design, manufacturing derived therefrom, and ultimately Based on ease of use, remote control and guide means can be used to pull out the vehicle cover, or It also allows precise control of the winding or unwinding operation of the winding shaft when retracting. enable. Closing and removing the cover must be done by hand, even under windy conditions. easily achieved. Because of the speed of putting on and taking off covers, When the cover is installed, the air trapped between the cover and the car body causes the cover to float above the car body. It has the function of causing

Although the invention has been described with the detail and specificity required by patent law, patent The matters for which patent protection is requested are set forth in the following claims.

Procedural amendment October 2, 1990 Commissioner of the Patent Office Toshi Ue Matsu 1.Display of the incident PCT/US 89105111 , name of invention vehicle cover device 3. Person who makes corrections Relationship to the incident: Patent applicant Name: Entretic Incorporated 4, Agent (164) Address: City Heim Cosmo 1003, 1-31-4 Honmachi, Nakano-ku, Tokyo room 6. Subject of amendment Document and request pursuant to the provisions of Article 184-5, Paragraph 1 of the Patent Law Scope engraving (contents include international search report) N""""11127C〒lmaI<RQI　(IF, +

Claims (21)

[Claims] 1. (a) for covering motor vehicles and similar vehicles; having a trailing edge and opposing side edges defining a length; moving the vehicle body from the rear bumper to the front bumper; A flexible covering means having dimensions suitable for covering up to and over the sides of the par; having first and second edges, comprising an elastic fabric foil and a covering along the first edge; attached to the means and covering from the trailing edge substantially centrally between the opposite edges of the means; a guide member defining mounting areas at spaced locations; The front and rear bumper sections and side sections of the vehicle have means for adapting to the vehicle body. (b) has a volume sufficient to accommodate said covering means, and has a volume sufficient to accommodate said covering means; a rotatable winding shaft provided therein, having a slot for , (c) the second edge of said leading member of the covering means is attached; means for rotating a winding shaft for winding the leading means and the covering means; (d) The storage cylinder is mounted on the rear of the vehicle body so that the storage cylinder can be placed outside when in use. When the vehicle is in the position, the cover means extends forward from the housing cylinder and covers the front of the vehicle body. , which extends rearward from the attachment point of the guide member and connects the storage cylinder and the rear of the vehicle body. A device comprising: mounting means for a storage cylinder that can be loaded; 2. 2. A cover device according to claim 1, comprising means for adapting the cover means to the vehicle body. comprises an elastic ribbon-like material attached at least at its side and trailing edges. Place. 3. 3. A covering device according to claim 2, wherein the covering means is a distance from its leading edge. a front member formed of an elastic fabric foil material extending apart and terminating at a front end; The cover means attached to the front end of the front member is grasped by the user to cover or cover the cover means. a rigid guide member for guiding the cover means along the vehicle body during a removal operation; Including. 4. 4. The cover means according to claim 3, wherein the elastic front portion has a registration number on the front side of the vehicle body. A device having a cutout adapted to be hooked around a plate armrest . 5. 2. The cover means of claim 1, wherein the cover means is comprised of a nylon material. an elastic ribbon-like edging material attached at least to its side and trailing edges; Equipment containing materials. 6. 2. The cover means according to claim 1, wherein the mounting means for the storage cylinder is mounted on the storage cylinder. and a means for pivotably supporting the vehicle in the trunk compartment of the vehicle body, whereby the first In the storage position, the storage cylinder is placed inside the trunk compartment and is moved to the second operating position. the storage cylinder is placed outside the trunk compartment, and the cover means is then extended. It covers the vehicle body, and when the cover means is removed, it can be rolled up and continued. equipment that is returned to storage. 7. 2. The cover device according to claim 1, wherein the means for rotating the take-up shaft is It is installed inside the storage cylinder, is connected to the winding shaft for driving, and uses electricity from the vehicle's battery. equipment containing an electric motor supplied with electric motors and including means for starting and stopping itself. 8. 2. The cover device according to claim 1, wherein the means for starting and stopping the motor is contained. Apparatus comprising remote transmitting means for transmitting signals to receiving means provided within the housing. 9. 2. The cover device according to claim 1, wherein the means for rotating the winding shaft is adapted to rotate the winding shaft. spring means engaged with the take-up shaft, the cover means being unwound from the take-up shaft; When the cover means is opened, the rotation stores energy and the cover means is rewound to the stowed position. A device that rotates the winding shaft to release stored energy when the winding shaft is rolled. 10. 10. The cover device according to claim 9, wherein the cover means is wound around a take-up shaft. device comprising control means for releasing the spring means to rotate the winding shaft when the winding shaft is rotated; . 11. 11. The cover device according to claim 10, wherein the means for rotating the winding shaft comprises: A remote control transmitting means for sending a signal to a receiving means provided in a storage cylinder, , a solenoid for releasing the spring means upon receiving a signal from the transmitting means; device that includes remote control transmitting means for interacting with a remote control device. 12. 2. The cover device according to claim 1, wherein the means for rotating the take-up shaft is Manual rotation of the cover means attached to the rotating shaft and extending outward from one end of the storage tube. A device comprising means for rotating crank means. 13. 2. The covering device according to claim 1, wherein the guide member and the covering means are attached to each other. The portion is between one quarter and one third of the length of the covering means from the trailing edge of the covering means. equipment located in 14. 2. The cover device according to claim 1, wherein the means for rotating the winding shaft is electrically powered. It is a motor, and during rotation by the motor, it senses rotational motion and detects non-rotational motion. A device that includes means for stopping the motor when sensing a rolling condition. 15. 15. The cover device according to claim 14, wherein the sensing means is located at one end of the winding shaft. A number of permanent magnets spaced around a rotating disk held in a A stationary sensor means in close proximity to the disc and a sensor that occurs when the magnet moves past the sensor means. the motor when the sensor means senses the absence of the oscillating magnetic field. device containing circuit means for stopping the 16. 2. A covering device according to claim 1, wherein the leading member of the covering means is Located between the end edge and the second end edge, the leading member and the cover means are removed from the storage cylinder. Apparatus containing means. 17. 17. The device according to claim 16, wherein the leading means has a detachment means comprising a zipper. A device that is 18. (a) leading edges and separating edges for covering automobiles and similar vehicles; from the rear bumper to the front bumper. a flexible covering means having dimensions suitable for covering up to the pump and the sides thereof; having a resilient ribbon-like material attached to at least the side and trailing edges; first and second; is constructed of an elastomeric foil material having a first edge and is attached to the cover means at the first edge. defining an attachment site in the longitudinal direction, located substantially in the center of both edges; including a leading edge remote from the edge; hooking the leading edge of the covering means to the front of the vehicle body; (b) an interior of sufficient volume to accommodate the covering means therein; having a space therein, having a slot for passing the cover means therein, and having a slot for passing the cover means; a rotatable take-up shaft attached to a second end of the leading means of the bar means; (c) rotating a winding shaft for winding up the leading means and the cover means; means to (d) means for pivotably supporting the storage cylinder in the trunk compartment of the vehicle body, the first When in the storage position, the storage tube is in the trunk compartment; when in the second operating position When the storage cylinder is outside the trunk compartment, the cover means is pulled out from it and covers the vehicle body. ; the cover means is rotated so that it is retracted when the vehicle is subsequently driven; , A cover device consisting of. 19. 19. A covering device according to claim 18, wherein the covering means includes a guiding means thereof. A cover device including a rigid guiding means mounted nearby. 20. 19. A covering device according to claim 18, wherein the covering means extends from its leading edge. A front member that extends a distance and is constructed of an elastic fabric material and ends at the front with a rigid The elastic front member also has a front bumper of the vehicle body. A cover device with a cutout corresponding to the arm of the registration number plate. 21. For covering motor vehicles and similar vehicles: (a) dimensions suitable for covering the body of the vehicle; (b) an interior space for receiving said covering means therein; has a slot for passing the cover means and is attached to the cover means. a storage cylindrical body including a rotating winding shaft provided therein; (c) means for rotating the winding means to wind the covering means; (d) Pivotally support the storage cylinder in the trunk compartment so that it is in the first storage position. The storage tube is located in the trunk compartment, and in the second operating position, the storage tube is rotated around the axis. The cover means is rotated to the outside position, and the cover means is taken out and is suitable for covering the vehicle body. means, A cover device consisting of.