WO2005080110A1

WO2005080110A1 - Protective cover for motor vehicles

Info

Publication number: WO2005080110A1
Application number: PCT/EP2004/014352
Authority: WO
Inventors: Rolf Heiland
Original assignee: Heinrich Heiland Gmbh
Priority date: 2004-02-25
Filing date: 2004-12-16
Publication date: 2005-09-01
Also published as: DE102004009578A1

Abstract

The invention relates to a protective cover for motor vehicles, motor vehicle parts, machines or similar, which are adapted to the external shape or to the form of at least individual parts of an object which is to be protected, made from one piece or several partial covers (19, 24) which are connected together and embodied with cut-out sections (16) mostly on windows (14) or doors (19), which are provided with at least repeatedly openable and recloseable partial covers (19) for at least one window or a door (19). At least one partial segment (26) is provided on a partial cover (24, 33) which is provided in at least one spatial direction in order to enlarge a cover surface of the partial cover (24,33) by repeatedly openable and recloseable securing elements (18).

Description

Protective hood for motor vehicles

The invention relates to a protective hood for motor vehicles, motor vehicle parts, machines or the like according to the preamble of claim 1.

Protective hoods of this type for motor vehicles, motor vehicle parts, machines or the like are particularly suitable for preventive protection of both the surface against abrasive or chemical emissions, such as dust, rust film, bird droppings, condensation and dustiness and penetrating moisture, and also against mechanical damage, such as scratches. and abrasion damage and the resulting damage during stand, storage and transport times.

BESTATIGUNGSKOPIE Protective hoods of this type are produced from a plastic material which is impermeable to water, dirt and oil from the outside inwards and is made permeable to air, water vapor and light from the inside out. ^•

For fastening the protective hood to a motor vehicle, various fastening elements have become known which act on the body and in the area of the wheel arches. It is necessary for the protective hoods to lie close to the surface of the vehicle during transport. Vehicle remain so that the inflow prevents a speed-dependent lifting or inflating of the protective hood. Such balloon formation leads to fluttering of the covering material and thus to mechanical damage, in particular to the surface of the object to be protected.

The outer shape or shape of the protective hood is adapted to the motor vehicle, the motor vehicle parts or machines, so that there is a close-fitting arrangement of the protective hood to the object. In the case of motor vehicles, for example, several models are produced within a model series, which often differ only slightly in individual dimensions or differ from one another. However, the tight-fitting protective hoods known so far require that for every model! a separate protective hood is also made within a model range. The flexibility of the protective hood for similar objects is not given.

The invention is therefore based on the object of providing a protective hood which can be adapted to at least two models, in particular within a model series of motor vehicles, motor vehicle parts, machines or the like.

This object is achieved by a protective hood according to the features of claim 1. Further advantageous embodiments and further developments are specified in the further dependent claims. By designing a protective hood with at least one partial segment on a partial cover, which can be enlarged in at least one spatial direction by repeatedly opening and closing fasteners and covers a larger area, the protective hood can be adapted to at least slight geometric deviations of the object to be protected. Simple handling and actuation of the fastening elements makes it possible for a partial segment which is provided on the partial covers on a protective hood to be converted from a non-use state into a use state, so that, for example, a larger version of the protective hood is created from a small version of a protective hood is in the extended part of the segment, or ^'out folding, to cover around the enlarged portion.

According to an advantageous embodiment of the invention, a sub-segment is assigned to at least a first and a second part of mutually associated fastening elements, which is arranged as a tab or loop when not in use. This allows a flexible arrangement and positioning of the sub-segments and arrangement to the partial covers when the sub-segment is not in use.

The at least one partial segment adjoining the partial cover is advantageously provided on an inner side of the protective hood, so that the at least one partial segment is provided between the object to be protected and the protective hood. This forms a closed outer skin of the protective hood. The preferably close-fitting design of partial covers, which are advantageously combined to form a protective hood, prevents the partial segments from being lifted or inflated when not in use. At the same time, the at least one sub-segment forms a protection for the fastening elements, both in the use state and in the non-use state, so that they do not damage the surface of the object to be protected. According to a further advantageous embodiment of the invention, it is provided that one or more sub-segments comprise a plurality of fastening elements which can be repeatedly opened and closed and which can optionally be connected to one another. This enables the sub-segments to be adjusted continuously or step-wise with a view to increasing the coverage area. A specific adaptation to several models of a model series of motor vehicles, motor vehicle parts or machines can thus be given.

The repeatedly opening and closing fasteners are advantageously designed as a zipper, snap fasteners, Velcro fasteners, hanging profiles, hooks or clips, multi-detachable adhesive tapes, tabs and eyes or the like. The selection of Befes- ^'actuating elements takes place both in dependence of the positioning of the protective cover and as a function of accessibility. Furthermore, other special company-specific requirements can lead to the selection of certain fastening elements.

When using Velcro fasteners, zippers, snap fasteners or hanging profiles, it is possible that, for example, part of a first pair of fastening elements is connected to a second part of a second pair of fastening elements. As a result, different intermediate stages can be set when enlarging the cover area.

At least some of the fastening elements advantageously extend transversely to the direction of enlargement of the sub-segment. With, for example, a fastening element running transversely to the direction of travel of a vehicle, it is possible for the protective hood to be adaptable to a long version and a short version of a motor vehicle. The sub-segment or segments can thus have the, length difference of. bridge a limousine to a long version of a limousine by loosening the fastening elements so that the subsegment forms part of the partial cover and also contributes to the close-fitting arrangement of a protective hood on the object. When using a Velcro fastener, a hook or loop waistband can be used across and the complementary loop or hook band can be arranged lengthways, which means that the protective hood can be infinitely enlarged by releasing the part segment as a partial cover.

The fastening elements preferably extend at least in sections along the sub-segments. A configuration which only extends partially can make it possible for the protective hood to be adaptable to different roof shapes, so that the protective hood can be used both for a coupe version and for a convertible version. To adapt the protective hood to a limousine and to a long version of a limousine, the fastening elements advantageously extend completely along the sub-segments. As a result, a closed surface can be achieved over the entire area along the separation point between the partial covers, and uniform loads or tensions act on the protective hood during the transport of the vehicles by the wind.

Alternatively, it can be provided that different types of fastening elements are assigned to a sub-segment at the same time, in order to arrange and position the sub-segments when not in use or when in use.

After another advantageous one. An embodiment of the invention provides that at least one partial segment is provided near a trimming area on a partial cover, which engages on a body edge of an object and fixes the trimming area to the object. This makes it possible that after opening a partial cover, a further trimming area of a partial cover adjacent to the object is defined. Thus, for example, during the loading and unloading of vehicles from transporters or ships, the protective hood in the area of the B-pillar can be arranged close to the driver's door. The partial cover protecting the door is rolled up on the roof due to accessibility to the interior. The configuration of at least one partial segment on a partial cover, which extends at least partially into the interior of the vehicle, makes it possible for a protective hood for both a two-door and a a four-door model is also ready for use. In a two-door model, the door leaves are longer than in a four-door model. As a result, the position of the B-pillar in a two-door vehicle is shifted to the rear compared to a four-door vehicle. The changeable cover surface of the partial cover with at least one partial segment makes it possible to compensate. It is preferably provided that the partial cover for the door is matched to the size of the two-door model. This area of application is only exemplary. These partial covers can be provided both for the interior of a vehicle and for example for the trunk, engine compartment, loading space or the like.

According to a further advantageous embodiment of the invention, it is provided that the partial cover, which is provided on a trimming area and extends at least partially in the interior of an object, has a holding element at a free end which engages in the interior of the object. The fastening elements of the at least one partial segment can be fixed to one another before or after the positioning of the holding element in the interior of the object. For example, it can be provided that the holding element engages on the B-pillar of a vehicle in the interior and the fastening elements, such as Velcro fasteners, are positioned relative to one another by positioning the trimming area adjacent to the door relative to the partial cover protruding into the interior under tension. The tab of the sub-segment that forms is between the object to be protected and the protective hood. With the advantageous use of Velcro fasteners, the stepless adjustment can be made possible.

The sub-segments to compensate for different sized cover surfaces are advantageously made of the same. aterial like the protective hood, so that the required properties are retained as such.

The invention and further advantageous embodiments and developments of the same are described below with reference to the gene illustrated examples described and explained. The features to be found in the description and the drawings can be used according to the invention individually for sicl ^ or in groups in any combination. Show it:

FIG. 1 shows a schematic illustration of a protective hood according to the invention on an object to be protected,

FIG. 2a shows a schematic sectional illustration of an embodiment of a partial segment according to the invention on a partial cover when not in use along the section line II-II,

FIG. 2b shows a schematic illustration of a sub-segment according to FIG. 2a in the state of use,

FIG. 2 c shows a schematic illustration of an alternative embodiment to FIG. 2 a,

FIG. 2d shows a schematic sectional view of a further alternative embodiment to FIG. 2a,

FIG. 2e shows a schematic sectional view of a further alternative embodiment to FIG. 2a,

FIG. 2f shows a schematic sectional illustration of the embodiment according to FIG. 2e in the state of use,

FIG. 2h shows a schematic sectional illustration of an alternative embodiment to FIG. 2a,

FIG. 2g shows a schematic sectional illustration of a further alternative embodiment in the state of use, FIG. 3a shows a schematic sectional illustration along the line III-III in FIG. 1 of a two-door vehicle,

FIG. 3b shows a schematic sectional illustration along the line III-III in FIG. 1 of a four-door vehicle,

3c shows a schematic side view of a partial cover shown in FIG. 3a with a partial segment and fastening elements and arranged thereon

Figure 3d is a schematic representation of an alternative embodiment to Figure 3c.

In Figure 1, a protective hood 11 is shown in perspective, which is mounted on a motor vehicle. The protective hood 11 is formed, for example, in one piece and has different trimming areas depending on the customer's requirements. In the illustrated embodiment, for example, a trimming area 13 for the windshield 14 and a trimming area 16 for a driver's door 17 are provided. Other areas, such as access to the radiator or engine compartment or to a tank filler neck, are optionally possible. To fasten the protective hood 11, holding elements are provided which are not shown in detail and which engage on the underbody, on the wheel arches, on the water tank, on the window or the like. In order to get into the vehicle interior, a fastening element 18, for example a zipper, which can be opened and closed repeatedly, is opened, whereby a partial cover 19 can be opened. The partial cover 19 is rolled up and attached to the roof 22. As a result, the driver's door 17 is freely accessible.

The protective hood. 1 has, for example, a fastening element 18 which extends from a sill area 21 on the left as viewed in the direction of travel to the roof 22 and extends across the roof 22 to the lower right sill area. FIG. 2 shows a schematic sectional illustration along the line II-II in FIG. 1. A partial cover 24 'protecting the roof 22 is connected to the partial cover 24 "via the fastening element 18. The fastening element 18 is designed, for example, as a zipper. A partial segment 26 is provided between the roof 22 of the vehicle and the partial covers 24' and 24" is in the form of a flap or pocket when not in use. The partial segment 26 is'"connected by sewing, gluing, welding or the like. Advantageously, engages the respective free end of a part segment 26 near a portion 18 and 24 ', 18" with the part cover 24 to the ^Befest' igungselementes 18. The partial segment 26 can be formed as a flap depending on the size in the embodiment shown in Figure 2a ^'shape or be folded several times. The fastening element 18 is advantageously arranged facing outwards, so that the partial segment 26 simultaneously forms a protection of the surface to be protected in order to prevent mechanical damage.

2b, a first and a second part 18 ', 18 "of a fastening element 18 are detached from one another and the partial segment 26 bridges a distance in which the protective hood 11 is lengthened according to FIG The respective ends of the subsegments 26 are preferably connected to the subsections 24 ', 24 "or the fastening elements 18 in order to form a transition which is impermeable to water, dirt and oil;

An alternative embodiment of a fastening element 18 is shown in FIG. 2c. This fastening element is designed as a Velcro fastener and has a hook and loop band. The sub-segment 26 can, for example, have further loop or hook bands in the loop area, so that a gradual or stepless enlargement of the cover area is made possible by the sub-segment 26.

A further alternative embodiment of the invention is shown in FIG. 2d. Through this nesting or lining up Larger covering surfaces can be designed variably from a plurality of sub-segments 26, which are used simultaneously or successively by loosening the fastening elements 18. There is also the possibility that, for example, part 18 ′ is connected to part 18 ″, which enables a further adjustment or a graded production of an overlap width.

As shown in FIG. 1, the tab or loop formation of the partial segments 26 can extend completely along a circumference of a protective hood 11. This Laschen- or loop formation can also be provided in ^sections' and is at any position or location of a protective hood 11 can be used to adapt to different models within a model or even to different vehicles to enable similar size. The section-by-section arrangement of the sub-segments allows individual areas to be specifically adapted to different object shapes.

A further alternative embodiment of the invention is shown in FIG. 2e. In this embodiment, the partial segment 26 is provided, for example, on the part 18 'or 18 ", the opposite end of which is fastened to the partial section 24' or 24" by means of a fastening tab, a Velcro strip, a push button or the like. After the fastening elements 18 have been opened, the partial segment 26 can be folded out, as shown in FIG. 2f, as a result of which the part 18 'of the partial segment 26 is connected to the ^' part 18 "of the partial cover 24". The arrangement of the partial segment 26 can be provided both on the inside and on the outside of the partial sections 24 ', 24 ". Likewise, the partial segment 26 can be provided on one or both partial sections 24', 24".

This embodiment also the invention allows further that separate sub-segments 26 are arranged after the release of ^• fastening elements 18 therebetween. These can be so-called adapter pieces, which are designed and used depending on the extension to be bridged with regard to their width. It can also be provided that the adapter pieces are none have parallel trimming edges for receiving the first and second parts 18, 18 ", but that these adapter elements are cut, for example in the form of a wedge or a funnel, in order to enable an individual region to be widened or narrowed.

Furthermore, this embodiment according to the invention also has the advantage that different subsections 24 'and 24 "can be connected to one another. For example, the subsection 24' can be designed for a front of the vehicle and the subsection 24" for the rear section of the vehicle. In this way, for example, the partial cover 24 "can be adapted to the different versions of a model series, such as a two-door and four-door version or a five-door version, that is to say a so-called variant model. This increases the flexibility in using the protective hoods.

The adapter pieces arranged between the part 18 'and 18 "of the fastening elements 18 advantageously have the same material as the partial covers 24' and 24". In the exemplary embodiments described in FIGS. 2e and 2f and in the following, the fastening elements 18 can comprise any type of the versions described above.

FIG. 2g shows a further alternative embodiment of the invention. This embodiment is shown in the state of use. The subsection 24 'is connected to an adapter part or a subsegment 26, which in turn is connected to a loop as subsegment 26, which is firmly connected on one side to the subsection 24 ". This embodiment uses an adapter element in the form of a subsegment 26 As a result, different lengths can be extended in the area of the interface in which the fastening element 18 is provided.

A further alternative embodiment of the invention is shown in FIG. 2h. In this embodiment, several second parts 18 "of the fastening element 18 are provided on the section 24", and that Sub-segment 26 merges into the partial cover 24 ". This results in a graded adjustment and adjustment of the length of the protective hood. Alternatively, it can be provided that the second part 18". For example, it is designed as part of a Velcro fastener and runs parallel to the direction of adjustment, which enables a continuous adjustment.

In Figure 3a is a schematic. Sectional view along the line III-III shown in Figure 1. The protective hood 11 is shown in some areas and mounted on a two-door vehicle. A partial cover 24 covers a rear fender area and extends as far as the driver's door 17. A partial cover 19 is delimited by the trimming area 16 and can be removed for opening and closing the driver's door 17 in order to get into the interior. The partial cover 19 is at least the same size, preferably larger than the driver's door 17. The driver's door 17 is symbolically represented by a frame 28 and a viewing window 29. The frame 28 of the driver's door 19 lies against a B-pillar 31 in the closed state. The partial cover 24 is assigned a partial cover 33 which receives a holding element 34 at its free end. This holding element 34 is attached to an inside of the B-pillar 31. Here, the attachment can be provided by reaching behind or engaging under tension, inserting, latching or the like. The partial cover 33 further comprises the partial segment 26, which is shown in the non-use state and is positioned between the rear fender and the partial cover 24.

FIG. 3b shows a schematic sectional illustration along the line III-III in FIG. 1, the protective hood 11 being mounted on a four-door motor vehicle of the same model row instead of on a two-door motor vehicle. In the sectional view, both the driver's door 17 and a rear door 36 are symbolically represented by a frame 28 and a viewing window 29. So that the partial cover 24 rests on the fender during the movement of the vehicle, the partial cover 33 is fixed to the B-pillar 31 in analogy to FIG. 3a, the partial segment 26 being unfolded by the path difference between to bridge the B-pillar in a two-door vehicle and the B-pillar in a four-door vehicle. The partial cover 19 is rolled up when the vehicle is moving and is fixed, for example, on the roof 22.

The partial cover 33 can extend in sections or along the entire B-pillar 31. The variable configuration of the partial cover 33 in length by means of the at least one partial segment 26 increases the flexibility for the use of the protective hood 11. This partial cover 33 can also be provided for the arrangement in the engine compartment, trunk or other areas on a vehicle or on objects.

FIG. 3c shows a side view of the embodiment according to FIG. 3b. The parts 18 ', 18 "of the fastening elements 18 are arranged, for example, transversely to the spatial direction in which the partial segment 26 can be extended in order to enlarge the cover area.

FIG. 3d shows an alternative embodiment to FIG. 3c. The fastening elements 18 ′ and 18 ″ are designed as Velcro fasteners and, in the arrangement shown, enable the size of a cover surface which is bridged by the partial segment 26 to be adjusted continuously.

The partial segment 26 can be provided directly with a fastening element 18 or in the connection area between the fastening element 18 and the section 24 ', 24 "or on the section 24', 24".

The features described for the individual embodiments are each essential to the invention and can be combined with one another as desired.

Claims

Expectations

1. Protective hood for motor vehicles, motor vehicle parts, machines or the like, which are adapted to the external shape or the shape of at least individual parts of an object to be protected, formed from one piece or more interconnected part covers (19, 24) and with trimming areas (16 ) are mostly formed on visible surfaces or doors (19), which are provided at least from repeated, openable and closable partial covers (19) for at least one surface or a door (19), characterized in that at least one partial segment (26) on one Partial cover (24, 33) is provided, which is provided by fastening elements (18) that can be repeatedly opened and closed in at least one spatial direction in order to enlarge a covering area of the partial cover (24, 33).

2. Protective hood according to claim 1, characterized in that at least a first and a second part (18 ', 18 ") of one, the associated fastening elements (18) a sub-segment (26) is arranged, which when not in use as a tab or loop is provided. -

3. Protective hood according to claim 2, characterized in that the tab or loop between the partial covers (24, 24 ', 24 ") - and the object to be protected is arranged.

4. Protective hood according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that one or more sub-segments (26) are assigned a plurality of fastening elements (18) which can be opened and closed repeatedly and which can optionally be connected to one another.

5. Protective hood according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the fastening elements (18) are designed as a zipper, printheads, Velcro fasteners, hanging profiles, adhesive tapes or tab and eyelet connections.

6. Protective hood according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least some of the fastening elements (18) extend transversely to the spatial direction in which the at least one partial segment (26) can be enlarged.

7. Protective hood according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the fastening elements (18) extend at least in sections, preferably completely, along an expandable partial cover (24, 24 ', 24 ").

8. Protective hood according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the at least one partial segment (26). from a lower right sill area over the roof (22) to a lower left sill area of a motor vehicle extends and the subsegment (26) can be extended in or against the direction of travel.

9. Protective hood according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that near a trimming area (19) a partial cover (33) is provided with a partial segment (26) which engages on a body edge of the object to be protected and fixes the trimming area to the object.

10. Protective hood according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a partial cover (33), which is assigned to a trimming area and extends partially into the interior of an object, has a holding element (34) at a free end and the fastening elements (18) of the at least one partial segment (26) can be fixed to one another before or after the positioning of the holding element (34) in the interior of the object.

11. Protective hood according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the partial segment (26) is formed from the same material as the partial covers (24) of the protective hood.