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Vehicle self-collapsible cover

a self-collapsible, vehicle technology, applied in the direction of curtain suspension devices, shutters/movable grilles, roofs, etc., can solve the problems of hardly finding a flexible, convenient and efficient use, other devices may be quite cumbersome for use and storage, and small coverings are obviously not efficient in regards to the protection of the vehicle from the outside conditions

Inactive Publication Date: 2006-07-27
DAO THANG MANH
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However, it is hardly to find one which is flexible, convenient and efficient in using.
Other devices may be quite cumbersome for using and storage.
Small coverings are obviously not efficient in regards to the protection of the vehicle from outside conditions, especially the heat of sun.
The difficulty of storage brings an inconvenience in using of device.

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[0019] Referring to FIGS. 1-9, in one embodiment of the present invention a self-collapsible cover 1 for vehicles body is provided which is divided into two symmetric halves joined together by a hinge and therefore to be foldable after each time of using. It includes four rolls of awning 2 able to substantially cover the vehicle body. The expansion of said four rolls of awning 2 is executed by the extension of four extension-racks 3. Said four rolls of awning 2 can roll up by themselves due to ring-springs assembled inside. Each of said four extension-racks 3 includes main-racks 3a and sub-racks 3b which joins to the main-racks 3a by joining structures 12. The main-racks 3a have soft-cushions 13 at two ends contacting with the surface of vehicle to prevent potential scratching. The soft-cushions 13 may be made of rubber, polymers, elastic plastics, or the like, or combination thereof. In addition, the core of the soft-cushions 13 may have some magnetic bars affixed.

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Abstract

The present invention discloses a vehicle self-collapsible cover including generally a protective awning, an extension-structure, and a storage-case. The protective awning comprises two or four rolls of thin and tough material able to substantially cover the vehicles body. The extension-structure is driven by a central-lead-screw having two kinds of thread including right-handed thread and left-handed thread so as to be able to extend said rolls of awning. In one embodiment of the invention, the device is divided into two symmetrical halves joined together by a hinge and therefore foldable. Each half of the storage-case is supported by its own supporting structures and respectively capable to store two rolls of awning and one extension-structure. In another embodiment of the invention, the device is one unit which is assembled either fixedly by clamping or actively by screws on the top of vehicle. The self-collapsible cover may be operated manually or by motors. It also can be controlled by a remote.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] The present application claims benefit of priority to the U.S. provisional patent application Ser. No. 60 / 646,715 entitled, “Automobile Portable and Collapsible Cover”, filed on 25 Jan. 2005.TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0002] The present invention relates generally to vehicle coverings and more particularly to a self-collapsible cover for vehicles body. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0003] There are many kinds of devices relating to coverings for vehicles available on the market now. However, it is hardly to find one which is flexible, convenient and efficient in using. Some of the available devices can cover only small areas of body of vehicle, a windshield, for instance. Other devices may be quite cumbersome for using and storage. Small coverings are obviously not efficient in regards to the protection of the vehicle from outside conditions, especially the heat of sun. The difficulty of storage brings an inconvenience in using of d...

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IPC IPC(8): A47H1/00
CPCB60J11/00
Inventor DAO, THANG MANH
Owner DAO THANG MANH
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