Portable foldable automobile cover and using method thereof

Abstract

The invention discloses a portable foldable automobile cover and a using method thereof, and the automobile cover comprises a base, a cover body and a cover body, the root of the foldable support is movably connected with the base, the foldable support is constructed to be capable of being switched between a storage state of being folded in the containing cavity and an unfolding state of extending towards the two sides of the vehicle body, the foldable support comprises a main body support and an overturning support, and the overturning support is movably connected with the main body support and can conduct 180-degree overturning movement relative to the main body support; the locking mechanism is arranged at the bottom of the foldable bracket; and the tarpaulin is connected to the foldable bracket and forms a cover body covering the vehicle body along with the unfolding of the foldable bracket. In the invention, through a foldable bracket storage and 180-degree turnover unfolding mechanism, and a fixing mode of clamping tires by an encircling clamp, the rapid deployment and efficient storage of the car cover are realized, the tarpaulin is supported by the bracket and keeps a distance from the car body, the protective property is good, and the whole structure is compact after being folded and is convenient to carry along with the car.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of automotive protective equipment technology, and further to a portable foldable car cover and its method of use. Background Technology

[0002] With the continuous growth of car ownership, vehicles parked in the open face increasingly prominent protection issues. Vehicles exposed to the outdoors for extended periods are highly susceptible to paint aging and discoloration due to sun exposure, rain, bird droppings, tree sap, etc., and are particularly vulnerable to structural damage from hail, falling objects, etc. Currently, the main protective products on the market are traditional carports and car covers, but these have significant drawbacks: fixed carports, while offering strong protection, are bulky, require ground mounting, and cannot be moved or carried with the vehicle; while car covers are portable, their close contact with the car body not only hinders air circulation, leading to high temperatures inside the vehicle and accelerating corrosion of metal parts and moisture damage to electronic equipment, but also, in windy weather, repeated slapping of the car body by the cover can easily abrade the paint. Furthermore, their thin material offers limited protection against external impacts such as hail and falling objects.

[0003] Therefore, there is an urgent need in this field for a new type of automotive protective device that combines portability and high-efficiency protection. Summary of the Invention

[0004] To address the aforementioned technical problems, the present invention aims to provide a portable foldable car cover and its method of use, which can be quickly unfolded and folded, maintains a distance from the vehicle body to achieve good protection, and has a compact structure, making it easy to carry in the vehicle.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides a portable foldable car cover, comprising: The base has a receiving cavity; The foldable bracket is movably connected to the base at its base and is configured to switch between a stowed state in the receiving cavity and an unfolded state extending to both sides of the vehicle body. The foldable bracket includes a main bracket and a flip bracket. The flip bracket is movably connected to the main bracket and can rotate 180 degrees relative to the main bracket. A locking mechanism, located at the bottom of the foldable bracket, is used to secure the car cover to the vehicle body by clamping the car tire; A tarpaulin, connected to the foldable support frame, forms a cover that covers the vehicle body as the foldable support frame unfolds.

[0006] In some embodiments, the main support includes a first connecting segment and two second connecting segments respectively connected to both ends of the first connecting segment; The first connecting segment is formed by multiple first support rods connected sequentially by a first set of hinges, and each second connecting segment is formed by multiple second support rods connected sequentially by a second set of hinges.

[0007] In some embodiments, the flip-up bracket is connected to the main support via a flip-up hinge.

[0008] In some embodiments, the base is provided with a first locking mechanism for locking the folded foldable bracket in the receiving cavity in the stored state; The first locking mechanism is a manual latch, a buckle, or an electromagnetic lock.

[0009] In some embodiments, the flip hinge and / or the first set of hinges and / or the second set of hinges are manual hinges equipped with an unlockable manual latch.

[0010] In some embodiments, the flip hinge and / or the first set of hinges and / or the second set of hinges are electrically driven hinges, the electrically driven hinges including a drive motor and a reducer connected to the output end of the drive motor.

[0011] In some embodiments, the locking mechanism is a manual mechanical clamp, which includes a lead screw and two clamping arms that cooperate with the lead screw. Rotating the lead screw can drive the two clamping arms to move towards or away from each other. Alternatively, the locking mechanism is an electric clamp, which includes an electric push rod and two clamping arms driven by the electric push rod.

[0012] In some implementations, it also includes: At least one driven support is hinged to the main support and / or the flip support via a swing hinge, and can swing adaptively with the flipping movement of the foldable support to provide auxiliary support.

[0013] In some embodiments, the swing hinge is a spring hinge or a damping hinge, providing damping or restoring force for the swing of the driven support.

[0014] In some implementations, it also includes: The support leg is rotatably mounted on the bottom of the base. When the support leg is rotated to the working position, it is used to hold the lower part of the vehicle body to initially position the base and prevent it from tipping over.

[0015] In some implementations, it also includes: The central controller, electrically connected to the electric drive hinge, is used to control the automatic unfolding, flipping, and folding actions of the foldable bracket.

[0016] In some embodiments, the central controller is also electrically connected to the electric clamp of the locking mechanism and is configured to coordinate the unfolding and flipping of the foldable bracket with the clamping action of the locking mechanism to achieve continuous automated operation.

[0017] In some implementations, it also includes: Position sensors and / or pressure sensors; the central controller is electrically connected to the position sensors and / or pressure sensors respectively, and is used to control the movement position or clamping force according to the feedback signals.

[0018] In some embodiments, the edge of the tarpaulin is provided with quick-connect fittings for quick assembly and disassembly from the foldable support frame; The quick-connector is a Velcro strap, hook, or clip.

[0019] In some embodiments, the tarpaulin covers and is secured to the outer surface of the foldable support frame; Alternatively, the foldable bracket forms a support frame, and the tarpaulin is hung and fixed inside the support frame.

[0020] In some embodiments, a tension strap connects adjacent support rods in the foldable bracket; When the foldable bracket is unfolded, the tension strap is in a taut state, providing additional tension stability for the entire bracket structure.

[0021] According to another aspect of the present invention, the present invention further provides a method of using a portable foldable car cover as described in any one of the above claims, characterized in that it includes the following steps: Place the base in the designated position at the front of the car; Drive the foldable bracket to extend it from the base and unfold it horizontally to both sides of the vehicle body until its locking mechanism on the main bracket moves to both sides of the front wheels of the vehicle. Control the locking mechanism located at the front wheel position to move so that it surrounds and clamps the front wheel of the car; The drive tilting bracket rotates 180 degrees, allowing it to flip over the roof and move to the rear of the vehicle; When the flip bracket flips to the preset position, the locking mechanism located at the rear wheel position is controlled to move, so that it wraps around and clamps the rear wheel of the car, completing the unfolding and fixing of the car cover, forming a protective space that maintains a distance from the car body; When storing, perform the above steps in reverse order.

[0022] Compared with the prior art, the portable foldable car cover and its method of use provided by the present invention have at least one of the following beneficial effects: This invention achieves rapid deployment and efficient storage of car covers through the unique folding and storage mechanism of the foldable bracket and its 180-degree flip-up unfolding mechanism, combined with the ring-type locking mechanism that directly clamps the tires, greatly improving the convenience of use.

[0023] This invention breaks through the limitations of traditional car covers that are tightly attached to the vehicle body. The tarpaulin is supported by foldable brackets and driven brackets and maintains a certain distance from the vehicle body. This not only ensures air circulation and avoids problems such as high temperature inside the vehicle and paint wear, but also forms a buffer space that can more effectively resist external impacts such as hail and falling objects, significantly improving the protective performance.

[0024] The overall structure of this invention is integrated into the base after being folded up. It is compact in size and has a regular shape, truly realizing a portable design. It can be easily placed in the trunk of a car and carried with you, meeting the user's need for use anytime and anywhere.

[0025] This invention is highly scalable. By employing electric hinges, electric clamps, and an integrated central controller, it can achieve fully automated operation from unfolding, clamping, flipping to retraction. It has a high degree of intelligence and represents the future development direction of automotive protection products. Attached Figure Description

[0026] The optional embodiments of the present invention will be described below in a clear and easy-to-understand manner, in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, to further explain the above-mentioned characteristics, technical features, advantages and implementation methods of the present invention.

[0027] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the portable foldable car cover in use, an optional embodiment of the present invention; Figure 2 This is a top view of the portable foldable car cover in use, an optional embodiment of the present invention. Figure 3 This is a structural side view of an optional embodiment of the portable foldable car cover in use. Figure 4 This is a side view of an optional embodiment of the present invention, showing a portable foldable car cover with a tarpaulin in use; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the fully unfolded portable foldable car cover, an optional embodiment of the present invention. Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the initial unfolding of a portable foldable car cover, an optional embodiment of the present invention; Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the support leg in an optional embodiment of the present invention; Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the locking mechanism of an optional embodiment of the present invention; Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the electronic control system of an optional embodiment of the present invention.

[0028] Explanation of icon numbers: Base 1, foldable bracket 2, main bracket 21, first connecting section 211, first support rod 2111, second connecting section 212, second support rod 2121, flip bracket 22, flip hinge 23, hinge 24, tarpaulin 3, pulling strap 31, locking mechanism 4, electric push rod 41, clamping arm 42, driven bracket 5, support leg 6, central controller 7, remote control 71, battery 72, first command 73, second command 74, third command 75, car 8. Detailed Implementation

[0029] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention or the prior art, the specific implementation methods of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the drawings described below are merely some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings and other implementation methods can be obtained based on these drawings without any creative effort.

[0030] To keep the drawings concise, each figure only schematically shows the parts relevant to the invention, and these do not represent the actual structure of the product. Furthermore, to facilitate understanding, in some figures, only one of components with the same structure or function is schematically depicted, or only one is labeled. In this document, "one" not only means "only one," but can also mean "more than one."

[0031] It should also be further understood that the term “and / or” as used in this application specification and the appended claims means any combination of one or more of the associated listed items and all possible combinations, and includes such combinations.

[0032] In this document, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "linking" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to fixed connections, detachable connections, or integral connections; they can refer to mechanical connections or electrical connections; they can refer to direct connections or indirect connections through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal communication between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention based on the specific circumstances.

[0033] Furthermore, in the description of this application, the terms "first," "second," etc., are used only to distinguish descriptions and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0034] In one embodiment, refer to the appendix to the specification. Figures 1 to 7The present invention provides a portable foldable car cover, comprising: a base 1, a foldable support 2, a tarpaulin 3, and a locking mechanism 4. The base 1 has a receiving cavity; the root of the foldable support 2 is movably connected to the base 1, and the foldable support 2 is configured to switch between a folded state in the receiving cavity and an unfolded state extending to both sides of the car body 8. The foldable support 2 includes a main support 21 and a flip support 22, and the flip support 22 is movably connected to the main support 21 and can rotate 180 degrees relative to the main support 21; the locking mechanism 4 is disposed at the bottom of the main support 21 and the flip support 22, and is used to fix the car cover to the car body by clamping the car tires; the tarpaulin 3 is connected to the foldable support 2, and forms a cover covering the car 8 as the foldable support 2 unfolds.

[0035] In this embodiment, the foldable bracket can not only unfold to both sides of the vehicle body, but also cross the roof through a flipping action to achieve full coverage of the vehicle with the tarpaulin; the tires are clamped by the locking mechanism to achieve fixation without external anchor points, which not only ensures stability, but also avoids the problems of poor ventilation and paint wear caused by traditional car covers being too close to the vehicle body; the entire device can be completely folded into the base when stored, with a compact structure, truly achieving a portable design, which can be easily placed in the car trunk for easy carrying, meeting the user's need for use anytime, anywhere.

[0036] In one embodiment, refer to the appendix to the specification. Figures 1 to 9 The base 1 serves as the base and storage compartment for the entire device. Its hollow interior accommodates the foldable bracket 2 in its folded state and related components. The base 1 can be a box-like structure, in which case the side panels and top cover can be flipped open to allow the bracket to unfold; alternatively, it can be a frame structure, requiring space to be reserved for the bracket's unfolding. The bottom of the base 1 has one or more flip-up legs 6. When the legs 6 are flipped to the working position, they abut against the lower part of the vehicle body, providing initial positioning and anti-tipping restraint for the base 1. The legs 6 can abut against the outer surface of the front bumper; alternatively, depending on the chassis structure of different vehicle models, the legs 6 can also abut against other suitable lower body structures. The base 1 also features a locking mechanism to lock the foldable bracket 2 in its folded state, preventing it from unfolding on its own. The locking mechanism can be a manual latch, a buckle, or an electromagnetic lock, etc.

[0037] The foldable bracket 2 serves as the supporting skeleton of the entire device, with an overall U-shaped structure. It includes a first connecting section 211 and two second connecting sections 212 connected to both ends of the first connecting section 211. The first connecting section 211 is formed by multiple first support rods 2111 sequentially hinged together by hinges 24, and each second connecting section 212 is formed by multiple second support rods 2121 sequentially hinged together by hinges 24. The flip bracket 22 is connected to the main bracket 21 via a flip hinge 23. That is, the foldable bracket 2 is formed by multiple support rods connected by flip hinges 23 and 24, allowing the entire bracket to be driven to unfold outwards or fold inwards. Its special hinge design allows it to fold into a compact M-shape and fit within the base 1 when folded. The flip hinges 23 and / or 24 are manual hinges equipped with unlockable manual latches. The flip hinge 23 can be a high-strength central hinge or a pair of parallel hinges for greater stability. Alternatively, the flip hinge 23 and / or hinge 24 may be electrically driven hinges, which include a drive motor and a reducer connected to the output of the drive motor.

[0038] Furthermore, the portable foldable car cover also includes at least one driven support 5, which has a U-shaped structure and is hinged to the main support 21 and / or the flip support 22 via a swing hinge. The driven support 5 can adaptively swing with the flipping movement of the flip support 22, assisting the tarpaulin 3 to unfold better and form a full cover. The swing hinge is a spring hinge or a damping hinge, providing damping or restoring force for the swing of the driven support 5.

[0039] In this embodiment, the U-shaped foldable bracket is connected by a series of manual or electric hinges, enabling a smooth transition from a compact M-shaped storage state to an unfolded state surrounding the vehicle body. During the unfolding process, the foldable bracket 2 first extends horizontally to both sides of the vehicle body, then extends vertically, and then performs a 180-degree over-the-top movement through the flip bracket 22, ultimately forming a support frame covering the entire vehicle. This device provides a choice of manual or electric drive modes. The electric solution, through a precise hinge drive mechanism, lays a solid foundation for achieving one-button automated operation.

[0040] It should be noted that the specific folding structure of the foldable bracket 2 is described in accordance with the accompanying drawings. In actual use, other foldable structures can also be used, as long as they can achieve the above-mentioned foldable function. This is only for better illustrating the present invention and should not be construed as a limitation of the present invention.

[0041] In one embodiment, refer to the appendix to the specification. Figure 8The locking mechanism 4 is a ring-shaped clamp, and there are multiple of them. One part is set on the main support 21, corresponding to the front wheel position of the car 8; another part is set on the flip support 22, corresponding to the rear wheel position of the car 8. The locking mechanism 4 achieves the final fixation of the entire car cover to the car body by clamping the bottom of the tire, which is the key to breaking through the traditional ground fixing method. The locking mechanism 4 can be set as a manual mechanical clamp, which includes a lead screw and two clamping arms that cooperate with the lead screw. Rotating the lead screw can drive the two clamping arms to move towards or away from each other. When rotating the lead screw, it can drive the two clamping arms to stably and powerfully clamp or release the tire. The operation is intuitive and does not require external power. The locking mechanism can also be set as an electric clamp, which includes an electric push rod 41 and two clamping arms 42 driven by the electric push rod 41. The electric push rod 41 realizes the linear drive of the clamping arms 42, which is fast and precise in control, providing a basis for automated operation. The two clamping arms 42 can be set as a foldable structure. When storing, the two clamping arms 42 are parallel to the foldable support to facilitate overall folding and storage.

[0042] It should be noted that the specific structure of the locking mechanism 4 is described in accordance with the accompanying drawings. In actual use, other structures can be selected according to actual needs, as long as the above functions can be achieved. This is only for better illustrating the present invention and should not be construed as a limitation of the present invention.

[0043] Reference manual attached Figure 3 , Figure 4 The tarpaulin 3 is the main protective layer. It can be made of a composite fabric with waterproof, sun-proof, and abrasion-resistant properties, such as a PVC coating, TPU coating, or PVDF membrane laminated onto the base fabric to achieve excellent outdoor protection performance. Its edges are equipped with quick-connect fittings for rapid assembly and disassembly with the foldable support 2. These quick-connect fittings can be Velcro, hooks, or clips. For example, the loop side of the Velcro can be sewn onto the upper surface of the tarpaulin 3 edge, with the hook side fixed to the support; the female end of the hook can also be located on the lower surface of the tarpaulin 3 edge, with the male end fixed to the support. The tarpaulin 3 can cover and be fixed to the outer surface of the foldable support 2, or it can be hung and fixed inside it, forming an exoskeleton or internal structure. A tension strap 31 connects adjacent driven supports 5. It can be located on the side or top, providing additional tension stability after the support is fully deployed, enhancing the overall structure's wind resistance, and preventing swaying and deformation.

[0044] In one embodiment, refer to the appendix to the specification. Figure 9The portable foldable car cover also includes an electronic control system for one-button fully automatic operation. The core of this system is a central controller 7, which is connected to a remote control 71 for operation and a battery 72 for power supply. In this electric configuration, hinges 24 and 23 are electrically driven hinges with built-in drive motors and reducers; the locking mechanism 4 is an electric clamp with a built-in electric push rod; and the locking mechanism within the base 1 is an electromagnetic lock. The central controller 7 can be integrated into the base 1. The central controller 7 is electrically connected to all drive motors, electric push rods, and electromagnetic locks via wired or wireless means (such as CAN bus, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth). Preferably, wireless communication is used to avoid cable tangling.

[0045] The central controller 7 has a complete operating program pre-stored and is configured to coordinate and control all actuators to operate in sequence, achieving automatic unfolding and folding. Its control process includes: sending a first command 73 to release the locking mechanism, driving the motors of each hinge 24 to horizontally unfold the foldable bracket 2 to both sides of the vehicle body; sending a second command 74 to control the locking mechanism 4 to clamp the front wheels of the car 8; sending a third command 75 to activate the motor of the flip hinge 23 to drive the flip bracket 22 to flip; and controlling the locking mechanism 4 to clamp the rear wheels; finally, the central controller 7 sends a completion signal. The entire "unfolding-clamping-flipping-re-clamping" process is seamless and automatic, requiring no user intervention, achieving true one-button operation.

[0046] Furthermore, the central controller 7 can receive feedback signals from the position sensors to determine whether the foldable bracket 2 and the locking mechanism 4 have moved to the predetermined position, and receive feedback signals from the pressure sensors to adjust the clamping force of the locking mechanism 4. The position sensors monitor the movement trajectory of each part of the bracket in real time to ensure that the unfolding, flipping and folding actions are accurate; the pressure sensors dynamically monitor the magnitude of the clamping force to effectively prevent damage to the tires due to excessive tightness or instability due to excessive looseness; the central controller 7, as the intelligent hub, coordinates the processing of sensor information and precisely controls the drive motor and the locking mechanism 4, making the entire deployment process smooth, reliable and without manual intervention, which greatly enhances the safety and intelligence of use while improving convenience.

[0047] Furthermore, relying on the mechanical positioning and precision manufacturing of hinges 24 and flip hinges 23, the locking mechanism 4 on the main support 21 and flip support 22 can automatically and accurately position themselves at predetermined positions on both sides of the car tires after they are fully extended or flipped into place. Therefore, the system does not require additional position sensors; the central controller 7 only needs to control the drive motor to run to the preset stop point according to the pre-programmed program, which greatly simplifies the system structure and reduces costs.

[0048] Understandably, to further improve the system's fault tolerance and positioning accuracy under various complex working conditions, such as when used in strong winds or on uneven ground, this solution can also install position sensors (such as angle sensors, Hall effect sensors, or limit switches) at key hinges or locking mechanisms. The central controller 7 can receive feedback signals from the sensors to achieve a higher level of intelligence and safety. Similarly, the storage process is also automatically executed in reverse by a single button press controlled by the central controller 7.

[0049] According to another aspect of the invention, reference is made to the appended specification. Figures 1 to 9 The present invention further provides a method of using a portable foldable car cover as described in any one of the above, comprising the steps of: S1: Initial positioning; Place the base 1 at the front of the car 8, so that it is in contact with or close to the front bumper of the car 8, and flip out the support leg 6 to hold it against the lower part of the car body to achieve initial positioning.

[0050] S2: Unlock and horizontally unfold; operate the locking mechanism to unlock the foldable bracket 2, manually or by electric drive hinge to extend the foldable bracket 2 out of the base 1, the foldable bracket 2 first unfolds horizontally to both sides in front of the car, and then initially unfolds to the rear of the car.

[0051] S3: Clamp the front wheels; when the foldable bracket 2 unfolds to the locking mechanism 4 on its main bracket 21 and moves to both sides of the front wheels of the car 8, control the action of these locking mechanisms 4 to make them surround and clamp the bottom of the front wheels of the car.

[0052] S4: 180-degree flip; drive the flip bracket 22 to flip 180 degrees around the flip hinge 23, so that it and its locking mechanism 4 flip over the roof and transfer to the rear of the car. During this process, the driven bracket 5 swings adaptively.

[0053] S5: Clamp the rear wheel; after the flip bracket 22 flips into place, control the locking mechanism 4 located on it to move, so that it surrounds and clamps the bottom of the rear wheel of the car 8.

[0054] S6: The vehicle cover is fully unfolded; at this point, the vehicle cover is fully unfolded and secured, and the tarpaulin 3 is fully stretched open, maintaining a certain distance from the vehicle body to form an effective protective space.

[0055] To store the car cover, simply reverse the steps described above: loosen the rear wheel locking mechanism 4—flip the rotating bracket 22 180 degrees back to its original position—loosen the front wheel locking mechanism 4—fold the foldable bracket 2 back into its M-shape position—lock the foldable bracket 2 with the locking mechanism—fold up the support legs 6. The entire device can then be easily stored in the base 1 for convenient carrying in the vehicle.

[0056] Through the aforementioned mechanical structure and control method, this invention successfully provides a portable, efficient, and highly protective car cover, effectively solving the shortcomings of traditional products described in the background art, and possessing extremely high practicality and market value.

[0057] In the above embodiments, the descriptions of each embodiment have different focuses. For parts that are not described in detail or recorded in a certain embodiment, please refer to the relevant descriptions of other embodiments.

[0058] It should be noted that the above embodiments can be freely combined as needed. The above are merely optional embodiments of the present invention. It should be pointed out that for those skilled in the art, several improvements and modifications can be made without departing from the principle of the present invention, and these improvements and modifications should also be considered within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A portable, foldable car cover, characterized in that, include: The base has a receiving cavity; The foldable bracket is movably connected to the base at its base and is configured to switch between a stowed state in the receiving cavity and an unfolded state extending to both sides of the vehicle body. The foldable bracket includes a main bracket and a flip bracket. The flip bracket is movably connected to the main bracket and can rotate 180 degrees relative to the main bracket. A locking mechanism, located at the bottom of the foldable bracket, is used to secure the car cover to the vehicle body by clamping the car tire; A tarpaulin, connected to the foldable support frame, forms a cover that covers the vehicle body as the foldable support frame unfolds.

2. The portable foldable car cover according to claim 1, characterized in that, The foldable bracket includes a first connecting section and two second connecting sections respectively connected to both ends of the first connecting section; The first connecting segment is formed by multiple first support rods connected sequentially by a first set of hinges, and each second connecting segment is formed by multiple second support rods connected sequentially by a second set of hinges.

3. The portable foldable car cover according to claim 1, characterized in that, The flip-up bracket is connected to the main bracket via a flip-up hinge.

4. The portable foldable car cover according to claim 1, characterized in that, The base is provided with a first locking mechanism for locking the foldable bracket in the receiving cavity in the storage state. The first locking mechanism is a manual latch, a buckle, or an electromagnetic lock.

5. The portable foldable car cover according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that, The flip hinge and / or the first set of hinges and / or the second set of hinges are manual hinges, equipped with an unlockable manual latch.

6. The portable foldable car cover according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that, The flip hinge and / or the first set of hinges and / or the second set of hinges are electrically driven hinges, and the electrically driven hinges include a drive motor and a reducer connected to the output end of the drive motor.

7. The portable foldable car cover according to claim 6, characterized in that, The locking mechanism is a manual mechanical clamp, which includes a lead screw and two clamping arms that cooperate with the lead screw. Rotating the lead screw can drive the two clamping arms to move towards or away from each other. Alternatively, the locking mechanism is an electric clamp, which includes an electric push rod and two clamping arms driven by the electric push rod.

8. The portable foldable car cover according to claim 1, characterized in that, Also includes: At least one driven support is hinged to the main support and / or the flip support via a swing hinge, and can swing adaptively with the flipping movement of the foldable support to provide auxiliary support.

9. The portable foldable car cover according to claim 8, characterized in that, The swing hinge is a spring hinge or a damping hinge, which provides damping or restoring force for the swing of the driven bracket.

10. The portable foldable car cover according to claim 1, characterized in that, Also includes: The support leg is rotatably mounted on the bottom of the base. When the support leg is rotated to the working position, it is used to hold the lower part of the vehicle body to initially position the base and prevent it from tipping over.

11. The portable foldable car cover according to claim 7, characterized in that, Also includes: The central controller, electrically connected to the electric drive hinge, is used to control the automatic unfolding, flipping, and folding actions of the foldable bracket.

12. The portable foldable car cover according to claim 11, characterized in that, The central controller is also electrically connected to the electric clamp of the locking mechanism and is configured to coordinate the unfolding and flipping of the foldable bracket and the clamping action of the locking mechanism to achieve continuous automated operation.

13. The portable foldable car cover according to claim 12, characterized in that, Also includes: Position sensors and / or pressure sensors; the central controller is electrically connected to the position sensors and / or pressure sensors respectively, and is used to control the movement position or clamping force according to the feedback signals.

14. The portable foldable car cover according to claim 1, characterized in that, The edge of the tarpaulin is provided with quick-connect fittings for quick assembly and disassembly from the foldable bracket. The quick-connector is a Velcro strap, hook, or clip.

15. The portable foldable car cover according to claim 14, characterized in that, The tarpaulin covers and is fixed to the outer surface of the foldable bracket; Alternatively, the foldable bracket forms a support frame, and the tarpaulin is hung and fixed inside the support frame.

16. The portable foldable car cover according to claim 1, characterized in that, The foldable bracket has a tension strap connecting adjacent support rods; When the foldable bracket is unfolded, the tension strap is in a taut state, providing additional tension stability for the entire bracket structure.

17. A method of using a portable foldable car cover as described in any one of claims 1-16, characterized in that, Including the following steps: Place the base in the designated position at the front of the car; Drive the foldable bracket to extend it from the base and unfold it horizontally to both sides of the vehicle body until its locking mechanism on the main bracket moves to both sides of the front wheels of the vehicle. Control the locking mechanism located at the front wheel position to move so that it surrounds and clamps the front wheel of the car; The drive tilting bracket rotates 180 degrees, allowing it to flip over the roof and move to the rear of the vehicle; When the flip bracket flips to the preset position, the locking mechanism located at the rear wheel position is controlled to move, so that it wraps around and clamps the rear wheel of the car, completing the unfolding and fixing of the car cover, forming a protective space that maintains a distance from the car body; When storing, perform the above steps in reverse order.

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