KR102448504B1 - Auto deployable and foldable vehicle cover apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

Disclosed is a cover device for a vehicle. The cover device for a vehicle comprises: a housing disposed on a roof of a vehicle; an exterior cover; an air pump supplying air to an inner portion the housing; and a plurality of tent members coupled to the housing and having an inner portion communicating with the inner portion of the housing. The tent member receives the air discharged from the air pump to be expanded and covers a vehicle.

Description

Auto-deployable and foldable vehicle cover device {AUTO DEPLOYABLE AND FOLDABLE VEHICLE COVER APPARATUS}

The present invention relates to a vehicle cover device, and more particularly, to a vehicle cover device capable of automatically deploying and folding.

In general, the exterior of the vehicle body is made of metal, so to prevent corrosion of the metal surface and damage to the vehicle body, a special paint is used to paint the surface. However, even if the paintwork on the vehicle is perfect, the paintwork may be discolored or partly damaged as the vehicle is used for a long period of time for several years or more. A protective cover is used to protect the exterior of such a vehicle. In particular, a protective cover is used to protect against strong ultraviolet rays in summer and to prevent damage caused by acid rain, and in winter, a protective cover is often used to prevent deterioration and contamination of the vehicle by freezing and snow caused by low temperature weather.

The conventional car cover was separated from the vehicle and stored in the trunk of the car, and was taken out of the trunk as needed.

In such a conventional vehicle cover, a film made of a waterproof material is sewn in the shape of a vehicle, and an elastic rubber band is attached to the edge portion. In order to cover the vehicle cover as described above on the vehicle, the cover stored in the trunk of the vehicle is taken out and the cover is deployed by manpower to cover the outside of the vehicle. At this time, there is a cumbersome problem of having to cover the vehicle cover one by one by hand, and when dismantling the vehicle cover, it must be disassembled one by one by human hand and put in a separate storage box and stored in the trunk of the vehicle. There is a problem in that the storage space of the vehicle cannot be efficiently utilized because the trunk of the capacity is occupied more than necessary.

The present invention provides a vehicle cover device for the purpose of preventing exterior pollution that can automatically deploy and walk a curtain.

The present invention provides a vehicle cover device that can effectively insulate and protect the vehicle from sunlight or cold air.

The present invention provides a cover device for a vehicle capable of exhibiting an advertisement effect by exposing advertisements to the outside during operation.

A vehicle cover device according to an aspect of the present invention includes: a housing disposed on a roof of a vehicle; an air pump for supplying air into the housing; and a curtain member coupled to the housing and communicating with the interior of the housing, wherein the curtain member receives air discharged from the air pump and spreads to cover the vehicle.

The curtain member may include: an outer shell forming an exterior; an air passage formed surrounded by the outer shell and through which air discharged from the air pump flows; and an outlet formed at one end of the shell, through which the air flowing through the air flow path is discharged.

The curtain member selectively opens and closes the outlet, and an opening and closing member formed of a magnet; may further include.

The curtain member may have a shape that increases in width as it moves away from the housing.

The curtain member is formed on the outer surface of the outer shell, the advertising surface for exposing the advertisement; may further include.

According to the present invention, the cover device for a vehicle can prevent deterioration of the function of the vehicle due to a change in temperature and prevent contamination of the exterior of the vehicle by an external pollution source.

According to the present invention, the curtain member of the vehicle cover device can be automatically deployed using air, and can be automatically removed by winding the curtain member around the housing.

According to the present invention, the cover device for a vehicle can increase the heat insulation effect by introducing air into the curtain member covering the vehicle.

According to the present invention, the cover device for a vehicle can display advertisements for nearby pedestrians by forming an advertisement surface on the outer surface of the curtain member.

1 is a perspective view of a vehicle cover device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
2 is a state diagram of a vehicle cover device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
3 is an exploded perspective view of a vehicle cover device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the curtain member shown in FIG. 3 .
5 is a view showing a bottom surface of the curtain member shown in FIG.
6 is a view illustrating a state in which the vehicle cover device shown in FIG. 2 operates in a folded state.
7 is a state diagram of a vehicle cover device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The configuration shown in the embodiments and drawings described in this specification is only a preferred example of the disclosed invention, and there may be various modifications that can replace the embodiments and drawings of the present specification at the time of filing of the present application.

The same reference numbers or reference numerals in each drawing in this specification indicate parts or components that perform substantially the same functions. The shapes and sizes of elements in the drawings may be exaggerated for clear explanation.

The terminology used herein is used to describe the embodiments, and is not intended to limit and/or limit the disclosed invention. The singular expression includes the plural expression unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. In this specification, terms such as “comprise” or “have” are intended to designate that the features, numbers, steps, operations, components, parts, or combinations thereof described in the specification exist, but one or more other features It does not preclude the possibility of the presence or addition of numbers, steps, operations, components, parts, or combinations thereof.

As used herein, terms including ordinal numbers such as “first”, “second”, etc. may be used to describe various components, but the components are not limited by the terms, and the terms are one It is used only for the purpose of distinguishing a component from other components. For example, without departing from the scope of the present invention, a first component may be referred to as a second component, and similarly, a second component may also be referred to as a first component. The term “and/or” includes any combination of a plurality of related listed items or any of a plurality of related listed items.

The terms "upper", "lower", "upper", "lower" and the like used below are defined based on the drawings, and the shape and position of each component is not limited by these terms.

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

1 is a perspective view of a vehicle cover device according to an embodiment of the present invention. 2 is a state diagram of a vehicle cover device according to an embodiment of the present invention. 3 is an exploded perspective view of a vehicle cover device according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the curtain member shown in FIG. 3 . 5 is a view showing a bottom surface of the curtain member shown in FIG. 6 is a view illustrating a state in which the vehicle cover device shown in FIG. 2 operates in a folded state. On the other hand, although only one curtain member is shown in the drawings, this is exemplary, and it goes without saying that a plurality of curtain members may be included in the vehicle cover device.

1 to 6 , the vehicle cover device 100 may be detachably installed on the roof of the vehicle. The vehicle cover device 100 may cover and protect the vehicle. The vehicle cover device 100 may cover and shield the vehicle. The vehicle cover device 100 may cover the vehicle to keep it warm.

The vehicle cover device 100 may include at least one of an exterior cover 110 , a housing 130 , an air pump 120 , a curtain member 150 , and a pedestal 140 . The curtain member 150 may include a plurality of curtain members 150 .

The exterior cover 110 may form the exterior of the vehicle cover device 100 . The exterior cover 110 may include an intake port 111 formed on one surface of the exterior cover 110 corresponding to the upper surface of the vehicle cover device 100 . However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the intake port 111 may be formed on the other surface of the exterior cover 110 or may be omitted.

The exterior cover 110 may be installed in the housing 130 . The exterior cover 110 may be moved in a vertical direction relative to the housing 130 . The exterior cover 110 may selectively shield the coupling hole 132 formed in the housing 130 .

The housing 130 may be disposed under the exterior cover 110 . The housing 130 includes a case portion 131 in which an inner space is formed, a supply port 133 formed on one surface (eg, an upper surface) of the case portion 131 , and a coupling formed on a side surface of the case portion 131 . It may include a hole 132 . The coupling hole 132 may include a plurality of coupling holes 132 .

The coupling hole 132 may communicate with the inner space of the case part 131 . The supply port 133 may communicate with the inner space of the case part 131 .

The curtain member 150 may be coupled to the coupling hole 132 . A corresponding curtain member 150 may be coupled to each of the plurality of coupling holes 132 . A plurality of curtain members 150 may be coupled to the plurality of coupling holes 132 .

The air pump 120 may discharge air into the housing 130 . The air pump 120 may suck in air introduced through the intake port 111 and discharge the air into the housing 130 . The air pump 120 may supply air into the housing 130 . The air pump 120 may discharge (or supply) air to the inner space formed inside the case part 131 through the supply port 133 . Meanwhile, the vehicle cover device 100 may further include a connection pipe 160 connecting the discharge port of the air pump 120 and the supply port 133 of the housing 130 . The connecting pipe 160 may correspond to a pipe in which a bellows is formed, and the connecting pipe 160 may be expanded and contracted in the longitudinal direction.

The air pump 120 may be fixed to the inner surface of the exterior cover 110 . The intake port of the air pump 120 may be fixed to the exterior cover 110 at a position corresponding to the intake port 111 of the exterior cover 110 . The air pump 120 may be moved together with the exterior cover 110 . However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the air pump 120 may be fixed to the housing 130 .

However, the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, the air pump 120 may be provided separately from the exterior cover 110 and the housing 130 . The air pump 120 may communicate with the supply port 133 through the connection pipe 160 , and the air pump 120 may discharge air into the housing 130 through the supply port 133 . . In this case, the connection pipe 160 may be disposed outside the housing 130 and the exterior cover 110 .

The vehicle cover device 100 may further include a linear actuator 170 . The linear actuator 170 may include a plurality of linear actuators 170 . The linear actuator 170 may be disposed between the exterior cover 110 and the housing 130 . The linear actuator 170 may be fixed to the upper surface of the housing 130 . The linear actuator 170 may relatively elevate the exterior cover 110 with respect to the housing 130 .

The linear actuator 170 may move the exterior cover 110 in the vertical direction between the first position and the second position. The first position may correspond to a position having a lower height than the second position. When in the first position, the exterior cover 110 may cover the coupling hole 132 and the curtain member 150 wound around the housing 130 . When in the second position, the exterior cover 110 may expose the coupling hole 132 and the curtain member 150 wound around the housing 130 to the outside. The linear actuator 170 may move the exterior cover 110 in the first position upward to reach the second position. The linear actuator 170 may move the outer cover 110 in the second position downward to reach the first position.

The pedestal 140 may include a support frame 141 mounted on the roof of the vehicle and a motor 142 fixed to the support frame 141 . The pedestal 140 may be disposed under the housing 130 . The pedestal 140 may be coupled to the housing 130 . The motor 142 of the pedestal 140 may rotate the housing 130 . Meanwhile, the pedestal 140 may further include an attachment member installed on the support frame 141 and detachably attaching the pedestal 140 to the roof of the vehicle. The attachment member may include, but is not limited to, a suction plate, an electromagnet, and the like, and may include various means capable of being detachably attached and/or fixed to the roof of the vehicle. When the motor 142 rotates the housing 130 , the curtain member 150 coupled to the coupling hole 132 of the housing 130 may be wound around the housing 130 .

The curtain member 150 is coupled to an outer shell 151 forming an exterior, an air passage 151a formed inside the curtain member 150, and one end (eg, upper end) of the outer shell 151 and an air passage 151a. It may include at least one of the inlet pipe 152 communicating with the outlet 153 formed at the other end (eg, the lower end) of the shell 151 and communicating with the air flow path 151a. The air flow path 151a may be formed surrounded by the outer shell 151 . The inlet pipe 152 may correspond to one end (eg, an upper end) of the curtain member 150 . The outlet 153 may be formed at one end (eg, a lower end) of the curtain member 150 . The outlet 153 may correspond to one end (eg, a lower end) of the air flow path 151a.

The outer shell 151 may be formed of a material including at least one of synthetic resin, natural resin, and natural fiber, but is not limited thereto. The outer skin 151 may be formed of a flexible material. The outer shell 151 may be formed of a stretchable material. The outer shell 151 may be formed of a substantially transparent or substantially opaque material.

The outer skin 151 may cover the vehicle when the curtain member 150 is unfolded (or in an unfolded state). The outer shell 151 may be wound around the housing 130 (eg, the case part 131 ) when it is in a folded state.

The outer skin 151 may have a lower gwangsanghyup (下廣上狹) shape. The outer skin 151 may have a shape that increases in width from the top to the bottom. The shell 151 may have a shape in which the width increases as it extends from the inlet pipe 152 side to the outlet port 153 side. By having such a shape, the curtain member 150 may completely cover the vehicle by overlapping each other when unfolded.

The inlet pipe 152 may be fixed to the upper end of the shell 151 . The inlet pipe 152 may communicate with the inner space (or the air flow path 151a) of the shell 151 . The inlet pipe 152 may be coupled to the coupling hole 132 .

Air discharged from the air pump 120 may be moved to the air flow path 151a corresponding to the inner space of the shell 151 through the inlet pipe 152 coupled to the coupling hole 132 .

The outlet 153 may discharge air flowing through the air flow path 151a. The air moved to the air passage 151a through the inlet pipe 152 coupled to the coupling hole 132 may be discharged out of the curtain member 150 through the outlet 153 .

Meanwhile, the curtain member 150 may further include an opening/closing member 154 for selectively opening and closing the outlet 153 . The opening and closing member 154 may be fixed to the inner surface of the outer shell 151 . The opening and closing member 154 may be formed of a pair of magnets. For example, the opening and closing member 154 may be formed of a pair of rubber magnets. A pair of rubber magnets 154 may be fixed one by one to the front and rear surfaces of the outer shell 151 facing each other.

When the outlet 153 is closed by the opening and closing member 154 , the air introduced into the air passage 151a may not be discharged to the outside of the curtain member 150 . For example, a pair of magnets (eg, rubber magnets) can close the exhaust port 153 by being attached to each other by magnetic force, and the air introduced into the air flow path 151a is not discharged to the outside of the curtain member 150 . may not be

When the flow rate of the air introduced into the air passage 151a exceeds a certain level, the opening and closing member 154 may open the outlet 153 . For example, when the flow rate of air introduced into the air flow path 151a exceeds a certain level, a pair of magnets (eg, rubber magnets) attached to each other by magnetic force are caused by the air pressure accommodated in the air flow path 151a. It can be separated, and the outlet 153 can be opened.

When the flow rate of the air remaining in the air flow path 151a is below a certain level as the air in the air flow path 151a exits through the outlet 153, the opening/closing member 154 closes the outlet 153 again. Air may be stored in the air passage 151a. For example, when the flow rate of the air remaining in the air flow path 151a falls below a certain level as the air in the air flow path 151a exits through the outlet 153, a pair of separated magnets (eg, rubber magnet) may be attached to each other again by magnetic force, and the outlet 153 may be closed.

In this way, the opening and closing member 154 formed of a magnet can prevent the curtain member 150 from being excessively expanded and damaged by the air supplied by the air pump 120 , and at the same time, the curtain member 150 . By allowing a certain amount of air to be accommodated therein, it is possible to make the curtain member 150 function as an insulator. The curtain member 150 containing air may protect the vehicle from external cold or heat.

Hereinafter, the operation of the vehicle cover device 100 will be described in detail.

The vehicle cover device 100 may be operated in an unfolded state and a folded state.

The vehicle cover device 100 may be operated in a deployed state in a state disposed on the roof of the vehicle.

When in the deployed state, the exterior cover 110 in the first position may be moved to the second position and the air pump 120 may be turned on.

The air discharged from the air pump 120 may flow into the inside (or the air passage 151a) of the plurality of curtain members 150 wound around the housing 130 (eg, the case part 131 ). The curtain member 150 wound around the housing 130 (eg, the case part 131) is spread (or deployed) by the air introduced into the air flow path 151a and can be unwound from the housing 130, , the curtain member 150 unwound from the housing 130 may cover the vehicle.

The vehicle cover device 100 in the deployed state may be converted into a folding state.

In the folded state, the pedestal 140 (or the motor 142 ) may rotate the housing 130 (eg, the case part 131 ). As the housing 130 (eg, the case part 131) rotates, the curtain member 150 may be wound around the housing 130 (eg, the case part 131). At this time, the air inside the curtain member 150 may be pressurized toward the outlet 153 in the process of being wound around the housing 130, and the opening and closing member 154 (eg: A pair of magnets) open the outlet 153 , and the air inside the air flow path 151a may be discharged to the outside of the curtain member 150 through the open outlet 153 .

However, the present invention is not limited thereto. Before the housing 130 (eg, the case part 131) is rotated by the pedestal 140 (or the motor 142), the air pump 120 is turned on to suck the air inside the curtain member 150. can After the air inside the curtain member 150 is removed by the air pump 120, the pedestal 140 (or the motor 142) may rotate the housing 130 (eg, the case part 131). , the curtain member 150 may be wound around the housing 130 (eg, the case part 131).

After the winding of the curtain member 150 is completed, the exterior cover 110 at the second position may be moved to the first position to cover the curtain member 150 .

Meanwhile, the plurality of coupling holes 132 may be arranged in a spiral direction along the circumference of the side surface of the case part 131 . By arranging the plurality of coupling holes 132 in this way, a situation in which the plurality of curtain members 150 coupled to the plurality of coupling holes 132 are wound around the housing 130 can be minimized to overlap each other or to be twisted.

In this way, since the vehicle cover device 100 can automatically deploy the curtain member 150 for covering the vehicle or walk the curtain member 150, the user can easily install and remove the cover on the vehicle. , it is possible to protect the vehicle from the external environment.

7 is a state diagram of a vehicle cover device according to an embodiment of the present invention. The description described above with reference to FIGS. 1 to 6 may be directly applied to the vehicle cover device shown in FIG. 7 . A description of overlapping parts will be omitted.

The curtain member 150 of the vehicle cover device 100 may further include an advertisement surface 200 for exposing advertisements. The advertisement surface 200 may be formed on the outer surface (or the front surface) of the outer shell 151 exposed to the outside when in the deployed state.

The vehicle cover device 100 may expose the advertisement surface 200 to the outside so that pedestrians near the vehicle can be recognized when the curtain member 150 is in an unfolded state to protect the vehicle.

In this way, the vehicle cover device 100 may display advertisements while protecting the vehicle in a parked state.

In the above, specific embodiments have been shown and described. However, it is not limited to the above embodiments, and those of ordinary skill in the art to which the invention pertains can make various changes without departing from the spirit of the invention described in the claims below. .

100; vehicle cover device
110; exterior cover
120; air pump
130; housing
140; Pedestal
150; veil member

Claims (5)

In the vehicle cover device,
a housing disposed on the roof of the vehicle;
an exterior cover installed on the upper portion of the housing, the exterior cover forming an exterior of the vehicle cover device;
an air pump for supplying air into the housing; and
A plurality of curtain members coupled to the housing, the interior of which communicates with the interior of the housing;
The plurality of curtain members,
It is possible to receive the air discharged from the air pump and spread it to cover the vehicle,
The housing is
a case portion in which an inner space is formed;
a supply port formed on the upper surface of the case unit and communicating with the inner space of the case unit; and
and a plurality of coupling holes formed on the side surface of the case part and communicating with the inner space of the case part;
In each of the plurality of coupling holes, each of the plurality of curtain members is coupled to correspond to each other,
Each of the plurality of curtain members,
an integument that forms the appearance;
an air passage formed surrounded by the outer shell and through which air discharged from the air pump flows;
an inlet pipe coupled to one end of the shell and communicating with the air flow path;
an outlet formed at the other end of the shell, through which the air flowing through the air passage is discharged; and
Including; selectively opening and closing the outlet, the opening and closing member formed of a magnet;
The inlet pipe of each of the plurality of curtain members is coupled to each of the plurality of coupling holes,
A portion of the outer surface of the outer cover is provided with an intake port,
The air pump sucks the air introduced through the intake port, and discharges the air into the inner space of the case portion through the supply port,
The air discharged into the inner space of the case part is moved to the air flow path through the inlet pipe,
The vehicle cover device is positioned in a deployed state in which the plurality of curtain members are deployed to cover the vehicle, or in a folded state in which the plurality of curtain members are located in the exterior cover,
When the folding state, the plurality of curtain members are located in a state wound on the case portion is covered by the exterior cover,
The exterior cover is positioned in a first position for covering the plurality of coupling holes and the plurality of curtain members, or a second position for exposing the plurality of coupling holes and the plurality of curtain members to the outside;
The exterior cover is configured to be movable in a vertical direction relative to the housing,
As the exterior cover is moved upward with respect to the housing, the exterior cover is switched from the first position to the second position,
The height of the outer cover with respect to the housing in the first position is located lower than in the second position,
The vehicle cover device further includes a linear actuator disposed between the exterior cover and the housing,
The linear actuator is configured to elevate the outer cover relative to the housing, and moves the outer cover in a vertical direction between the first position and the second position,
The opening and closing member is fixed to the inner surface of the outer shell,
The opening and closing member is formed of a pair of rubber magnets, and the pair of rubber magnets are fixed one by one to the front and rear surfaces facing each other in the shell,
The pair of rubber magnets are separated from each other when the flow rate of air introduced into the air passage exceeds a predetermined level, and the outlet is opened,
The pair of rubber magnets come into contact with each other by magnetic force when the air exits through the outlet and the flow rate of the air remaining in the air flow path becomes less than or equal to a predetermined level, and the outlet is closed, the vehicle cover device .
delete delete According to claim 1,
The skin is
A cover device for a vehicle having a shape that increases in width as it moves away from the housing.
According to claim 1,
Each of the plurality of curtain members,
The cover device for a vehicle further comprising; an advertisement surface formed on the outer surface of the outer skin and exposing advertisements.

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