Vehicle-mounted cover

Abstract

The invention provides a vehicle-mounted cover which does not need to adjust the mounting position and can mount a first cover and a second cover on a bracket in a state that the position of the second cover is proper relative to the position of the first cover. A vehicle-mounted cover (10) is provided with a bracket (13) attached to a windshield, a first cover (11) attached to the bracket (13), and a second cover (12) attached to the bracket (13). The first cover (11) is provided with a first engagement part (11A) and a first fastening part (11B). The second cover (12) is provided with a second engagement section (12A) and a second fastening section (12B). The first engagement part (11A) and the second engagement part (12A) engage to determine the position of the second cover (12) relative to the first cover (11). The first fastening part (11B) is fastened to the bracket (13) while allowing displacement in the first direction. The second fastening part (12B) is fastened to the bracket (13) in a state in which displacement in the first direction is restricted.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to a vehicle cover. Background Technology

[0002] One example of a vehicle cover includes a main cover, a secondary cover, and a base. The base is mounted on the windshield of a vehicle. The base has a first engagement receiving portion for engaging the main cover and a second engagement receiving portion for engaging the secondary cover. When assembling the vehicle cover, after the main cover engages with the first engagement receiving portion, the secondary cover engages with the second engagement receiving portion (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

[0003] Existing technical documents

[0004] Patent documents

[0005] Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2005-225459 Summary of the Invention

[0006] The problem that the invention aims to solve

[0007] In one example of the vehicle cover described above, the position of the sub-cover relative to the main cover is determined simply by engaging the main cover and the sub-cover separately onto the base. Therefore, for example, during the assembly of the vehicle cover, if the engagement position of either the main cover or the sub-cover deviates from the predetermined engagement position, it is necessary to remove the cover whose engagement position has deviated from the base, adjust the engagement position, and then reinstall the cover onto the base.

[0008] Solution for solving the problem

[0009] The vehicle cover for solving the above-mentioned problems is a cover for protecting vehicle equipment installed on the windshield of a vehicle. The vehicle cover includes: a first cover having a first pair of opposing edges; a second cover having a second pair of opposing edges; and a bracket configured to be mounted on the windshield. The first cover and the second cover are mounted on the bracket with the first pair of opposing edges facing each other. The first cover has a first engaging portion and a first fastening portion. The second cover has a second engaging portion and a second fastening portion. The first engaging portion is configured to engage with the second engaging portion to determine the position of the second cover relative to the first cover. The first fastening portion is configured to fasten to the bracket in a state that allows displacement in a first direction. The second fastening portion is configured to fasten to the bracket in a state that restricts displacement in the first direction.

[0010] According to the aforementioned vehicle cover, the first fastening part of the first cover is configured to be mounted on the bracket in a state that allows displacement in a first direction. Therefore, when the first cover and the second cover are mounted on the bracket, the positions of the first pair of edges of the first cover relative to the second pair of edges of the second cover can be adjusted in the first direction while the first cover and the second cover are mounted on the bracket. Thus, the first cover and the second cover can be mounted on the bracket with the second cover in a position appropriate relative to the first cover.

[0011] In the aforementioned vehicle cover, the first direction can be the direction in which the first cover and the second cover are opposite each other.

[0012] According to the above vehicle cover, since the direction of displacement of the first fastener is consistent with the direction opposite to the first cover and the second cover, it is easy to adjust the position of the second cover relative to the position of the first cover.

[0013] In the aforementioned vehicle cover, either the first engaging portion or the second engaging portion may be a locking cover with a locking portion, and the other of the first engaging portion and the second engaging portion may be a locked cover. The locking portion is configured to restrict the locked cover from moving away from the locking cover in the first direction.

[0014] According to the above-mentioned vehicle cover, the first cover and the second cover are separated from each other by the locking part in the first direction. Therefore, when the two covers are installed on the bracket, it is easy to maintain the position of the second cover relative to the position of the first cover in an appropriate manner.

[0015] In the aforementioned vehicle cover, the locked cover may also have a limiting part configured to restrict the locked cover from moving away from the locked cover in a second direction that is substantially orthogonal to the first direction.

[0016] According to the above-mentioned vehicle cover, the displacement of the first cover and the second cover in a direction that is approximately orthogonal to the first direction is also restricted. Therefore, when the two covers are mounted on the bracket, it is easy to further maintain the position of the second cover relative to the position of the first cover in an appropriate manner.

[0017] In the aforementioned vehicle cover, the first direction may be the left-right direction, and the second fastening part may be configured to fasten to the bracket in a state that restricts displacement in the vertical direction and displacement in the front-back direction.

[0018] According to the above-mentioned vehicle cover, since the displacement of the second fastener relative to the bracket is restricted in the three-dimensional direction, the positional shift of the second cover relative to the bracket can be suppressed, thereby suppressing the positional shift of the first cover relative to the bracket.

[0019] In the aforementioned vehicle cover, the first cover may have a guide portion extending along the first direction, and the bracket may have a guide locking portion that engages with the guide portion. The guide portion is configured such that when the first cover is installed on the bracket, the guide portion is locked to the guide locking portion before the first fastening portion is fastened to the bracket.

[0020] According to the above-mentioned vehicle cover, since the displacement of the first fastening part relative to the bracket is guided by the guide part, it is easy to install the first cover relative to the bracket.

[0021] The effects of the invention are as follows.

[0022] According to the vehicle cover disclosed herein, no adjustment of the installation position is required, and the first and second covers can be installed on the bracket with the second cover in a position appropriate relative to the first cover. Attached Figure Description

[0023] Figure 1 This is a perspective view showing the structure of the vehicle cover.

[0024] Figure 2 It is shown Figure 1 An exploded perspective view of the structure of the first cover, the second cover, and the bracket of the vehicle cover shown.

[0025] Figure 3 It is shown Figure 1 An exploded perspective view of the structure of the first cover, the second cover, and the bracket of the vehicle cover shown.

[0026] Figure 4 It is shown Figure 1 An exploded perspective view of the structure of the first and second covers of the vehicle cover shown. Detailed Implementation

[0027] Reference Figures 1 to 4 One embodiment of the vehicle cover will be described.

[0028] [structure]

[0029] Figure 1 The three-dimensional structure of the vehicle cover is shown from a perspective facing the outer surfaces of the first cover and the second cover.

[0030] Figure 1 The vehicle cover 10 shown is a cover for protecting vehicle equipment installed on the windshield of a vehicle. Vehicle equipment may be, for example, a rearview mirror M, or a vehicle-mounted camera.

[0031] The vehicle cover 10 includes a first cover 11, a second cover 12, and a bracket 13. The first cover 11 has a first opposing edge 11E. The first cover 11 has a first main body portion 11MB. When viewed from a perspective opposite to a plane determined by the vertical and horizontal directions (i.e., a plane perpendicular to the horizontal direction), the first main body portion 11MB is approximately triangular. The first opposing edge 11E is contained within the first main body portion 11MB. The second cover 12 has a second opposing edge 12E. The second cover 12 has a second main body portion 12MB. When viewed from a perspective opposite to a plane determined by the vertical and horizontal directions, the second main body portion 12MB is approximately triangular. The second main body portion 12MB has a shape obtained by reversing the left and right sides of the first main body portion 11MB. The bracket 13 can be mounted on a windshield. The first cover 11 and the second cover 12 are mounted on the bracket 13 with the first opposing edge 11E and the second opposing edge 12E facing each other.

[0032] The first pair of flanges 11E includes a first flange portion 11E1 and a second flange portion 11E2. In the front-back direction, the second flange portion 11E2 is held by the first flange portion 11E1. In the left-right direction, the second flange portion 11E2 is recessed relative to the first flange portion 11E1 in a direction away from the second cover 12.

[0033] The second pair of flanges 12E includes a first flange portion 12E1 and a second flange portion 12E2. In the front-back direction, the second flange portion 12E2 is held by the first flange portion 12E1. In the left-right direction, the second flange portion 12E2 is recessed relative to the first flange portion 12E1 in a direction away from the first cover 11.

[0034] With the first cover 11 and the second cover 12 mounted on the bracket 13, the first edge portion 11E1 of the first pair of flanges 11E is in contact with the first edge portion 12E1 of the second pair of flanges 12E. Conversely, the second edge portion 11E2 of the first pair of flanges 11E is separated from the second edge portion 12E2 of the second pair of flanges 12E. Thus, the two second edge portions 11E2 and 12E2 form a through hole 10H that penetrates the vehicle cover 10 in the longitudinal direction. A portion of the rearview mirror M passes through the through hole 10H.

[0035] Figure 2 and Figure 3 The three-dimensional structure of the vehicle cover 10 is shown from a view opposite to the inner surface contained in the first main body portion 11MB of the first cover 11 and the inner surface contained in the second main body portion 12MB of the second cover 12.

[0036] like Figure 2As shown, the bracket 13 includes a bracket body 13MB that is mounted on the windshield. The bracket 13 includes a first fastening plate 13A1 and a second fastening plate 13A2. The first fastening plate 13A1 and the second fastening plate 13A2 have a rectangular shape extending in the vertical direction and protrude downward from the bracket body 13MB. In the vertical direction, the protrusion of the first fastening plate 13A1 is equal to the protrusion of the second fastening plate 13A2. In the horizontal direction, the first fastening plate 13A1 and the second fastening plate 13A2 are opposite to each other.

[0037] The first fastening piece 13A1 has a first fastening hole 13A1H. The first fastening hole 13A1H extends through the first fastening piece 13A1 in the left-right direction. The first fastening hole 13A1H is a rectangular hole that extends in the front-back direction. The second fastening piece 13A2 has a second fastening hole 13A2H. The second fastening hole 13A2H extends through the second fastening piece 13A2 in the left-right direction. The second fastening hole 13A2H is a rectangular hole that extends in the front-back direction.

[0038] The bracket 13 includes a first guide plate 13B1 and a second guide plate 13B2. Each guide plate 13B1 and 13B2 is an example of a guide locking part. The first guide plate 13B1 and the second guide plate 13B2 have a rectangular shape extending in the vertical direction and protrude downward from the bracket body 13MB. The first guide plate 13B1 has a first guide hole 13B1H. The first guide hole 13B1H passes through the first guide plate 13B1 in the horizontal direction. The second guide plate 13B2 has a second guide hole 13B2H. The second guide hole 13B2H passes through the second guide plate 13B2 in the horizontal direction.

[0039] In the vertical direction, the protrusion of the first guide piece 13B1 is equal to that of the second guide piece 13B2. The protrusion of each guide piece 13B1 and 13B2 is smaller than that of each fastening piece 13A1 and 13A2. In the horizontal direction, the first guide piece 13B1 and the second guide piece 13B2 are opposite each other. When viewed from a perspective opposite to the plane determined by the front-back and horizontal directions, in the horizontal direction, the distance between the guide pieces 13B1 and 13B2 is shorter than the distance between the fastening pieces 13A1 and 13A2.

[0040] like Figure 3 As shown, the first cover 11 has a first engaging portion 11A and a first fastening portion 11B. In this embodiment, the first cover 11 has three first engaging portions 11A, but the first cover 11 only needs to have one or more first engaging portions 11A.

[0041] The first cover 11 has a first front engaging portion 11AF, a first central engaging portion 11AC, and a first rear engaging portion 11AB. The three first engaging portions 11AF, 11AC, and 11AB are arranged at intervals along the front-rear direction. Each first engaging portion 11AF, 11AC, and 11AB has a shape that extends in the left-right direction and protrudes from the first edge portion 11E1 of the first pair of adjacent edges 11E toward the second cover 12.

[0042] The first fastening part 11B is fastened to the bracket 13 in a manner that allows displacement in the left-right direction. The left-right direction is an example of a first direction, and also an example of a opposing direction. The first fastening part 11B of the first cover 11 is installed on the bracket 13 in a manner that allows displacement in the left-right direction. Therefore, when the first cover 11 and the second cover 12 are installed on the bracket 13, the positions of the first opposing edge 11E of the first cover 11 relative to the second opposing edge 12E of the second cover 12 can be adjusted in the left-right direction while the first cover 11 and the second cover 12 are installed on the bracket 13. Thus, the first cover 11 and the second cover 12 can be installed on the bracket 13 with the position of the second cover 12 appropriate relative to the position of the first cover 11.

[0043] Furthermore, since the direction in which the first fastening part 11B is allowed to displace is consistent with the direction in which the first cover 11 and the second cover 12 are opposite each other, it is easy to adjust the position of the second cover 12 relative to the position of the first cover 11.

[0044] The first fastening portion 11B protrudes in the left-right direction from a portion of the inner surface 11F1 of the first main body portion 11MB along a plane defined by the front-back direction and the vertical direction. The first fastening portion 11B includes a first fastening plate 11B1 and a pair of first fastening protrusions 11B2. The first fastening plate 11B1 is a flat plate extending along a plane defined by the left-right direction and the front-back direction. Each of the first fastening protrusions 11B2 extends in the left-right direction and protrudes upward from the first fastening plate 11B1. The first fastening portion 11B has a thickness such that when the first fastening plate 11B1 is inserted into the first fastening hole 13A1H, the pair of fastening protrusions 11B2 contact the side surface defining the first fastening hole 13A1H. In the first fastening plate 11B1, in the left-right direction, the end with a smaller distance from the inner surface 11F1 of the first main body portion 11MB is the base end, and in the left-right direction, the end with a larger distance from the inner surface 11F1 of the first main body portion 11MB is the front end.

[0045] The first cover 11 also includes a first guide portion 11C. The first guide portion 11C has a shape that extends in the left-right direction. When the first cover 11 is installed on the bracket 13, the first guide portion 11C is engaged with the first guide piece 13B1 before the first fastening portion 11B is fastened to the bracket 13. Since the displacement of the first fastening portion 11B relative to the bracket 13 is guided by the first guide portion 11C, the installation of the first cover 11 relative to the bracket 13 is easy.

[0046] In the first guide portion 11C, the end that contacts the inner surface 11F1 of the first main body portion 11MB is the base end, and the end opposite to the base end is the front end. The first guide portion 11C includes a first guide shaft 11C1. The first guide shaft 11C1 includes the front end of the first guide portion 11C but does not include the base end. The first guide shaft 11C1 has a shape that tapers in the left-right direction along the direction from the first cover 11 toward the second cover 12. Midway through the extension of the first guide shaft 11C1, the outer diameter of the first guide shaft 11C1 becomes smaller than the outer diameter of the first guide hole 13B1H.

[0047] When viewed from a perspective opposite to a plane determined by the left-right and front-back directions, the protrusion of the first guide portion 11C is greater than the protrusion of the first fastening portion 11B in the left-right direction. Furthermore, the difference between the protrusion of the first guide portion 11C and the protrusion of the first fastening portion 11B is greater than the distance between the first fastening piece 13A1 and the first guide piece 13B1 in the left-right direction.

[0048] The second cover 12 includes a second engaging portion 12A and a second fastening portion 12B. Similar to the first cover 11, the second cover 12 in this embodiment has three second engaging portions 12A; however, the second cover 12 only needs to have one or more second engaging portions 12A, the number of which is the same as the number of first engaging portions 11A. The first engaging portions 11A engage with the second engaging portions 12A, thereby determining the position of the second cover 12 relative to the first cover 11.

[0049] The second cover 12 includes a second front engaging portion 12AF, a second central engaging portion 12AC, and a second rear engaging portion 12AB. The three engaging portions 12AF, 12AC, and 12AB are arranged at intervals along the front-to-back direction. When viewed from a perspective opposite to a plane determined by the front-to-back and left-to-right directions, each of the second engaging portions 12AF, 12AC, and 12AB has a generally U-shaped form. Each of the second engaging portions 12AF, 12AC, and 12AB protrudes upward from the inner surface 12F1 of the second main body portion 12MB.

[0050] The second fastening part 12B is fastened to the bracket 13 in a state that restricts displacement in the left-right direction. The second fastening part 12B is also fastened to the bracket 13 in a state that restricts displacement in the up-down direction and displacement in the front-back direction. Since the displacement of the second fastening part 12B relative to the bracket 13 is restricted in three dimensions, that is, in three mutually orthogonal directions, it is possible to suppress the positional shift of the second cover 12 relative to the bracket 13, thereby suppressing the positional shift of the first cover 11 relative to the bracket 13.

[0051] The second fastening portion 12B protrudes laterally from the inner surface 12F1 of the second main body portion 12MB along a plane defined by the front-rear and vertical directions. The second fastening portion 12B includes a second fastening plate 12B1, a pair of second fastening protrusions 12B2, and a second fastening claw 12B3. The second fastening plate 12B1 has an annular shape along a plane defined by the left-right and front-rear directions. Each second fastening protrusion 12B2 protrudes upward from the second fastening plate 12B1. The second fastening claw 12B3 is located within a hole defined by the second fastening plate 12B1 and protrudes upward from the second fastening plate 12B1. The protrusion amount of the second fastening claw 12B3 increases monotonically in the left-right direction from the first cover 11 towards the second cover 12. The second fastening protrusions 12B2 are located on the side opposite to the second opposite edge 12E relative to the second fastening claw 12B3.

[0052] The second cover 12 also includes a second guide portion 12C. The second guide portion 12C has a shape that extends in the left-right direction. When the second cover 12 is installed on the bracket 13, the second guide portion 12C is engaged with the second guide piece 13B2 before the second fastening portion 12B is fastened to the bracket 13. Since the displacement of the second fastening portion 12B relative to the bracket 13 is guided by the second guide portion 12C, the installation of the second cover 12 relative to the bracket 13 is easy.

[0053] In the second guide portion 12C, the end that contacts the inner surface 12F1 of the second cover 12 is the base end, and the end opposite to the base end is the front end. The second guide portion 12C includes a second guide shaft 12C1. The second guide shaft 12C1 includes the front end of the second guide portion 12C but does not include the base end. The second guide shaft 12C1 has a shape that tapers in the left-right direction along the direction from the second cover 12 toward the first cover 11. Midway through its extension, the outer diameter of the second guide shaft 12C1 becomes smaller than the outer diameter of the second guide hole 13B2H.

[0054] When viewed from a perspective opposite to a plane determined by the left-right and front-back directions, the protrusion of the second guide portion 12C is greater than the protrusion of the second fastening portion 12B. Furthermore, the difference between the protrusion of the second guide portion 12C and the protrusion of the second fastening portion 12B is greater than the distance between the second fastening piece 13A2 and the second guide piece 13B2 in the left-right direction.

[0055] The second cover 12 has four limiting tabs 12D. The second cover 12 has a front limiting tab 12DF, a pair of central limiting tabs 12DC, and a rear limiting tab 12DB. The front limiting tab 12DF is adjacent to the second front engaging portion 12AF. The pair of central limiting tabs 12DC clamp the second central engaging portion 12AC in the front-rear direction. The rear limiting tab 12DB is adjacent to the second rear engaging portion 12AB. Each limiting tab 12DF, 12DC, and 12DB extends from the inner surface 12F1 of the second main body portion 12MB to a position beyond the second pair of edges 12E. Therefore, a portion of each limiting tab 12DF, 12DC, and 12DB protrudes from the second pair of edges 12E.

[0056] In this embodiment, the second cover 12, which is an example of a locking cover, includes limiting plates 12DF, 12DC, and 12DB, which are examples of limiting parts. Each limiting plate 12DF, 12DC, and 12DB is configured to limit the displacement of the second cover 12 in the direction away from the first cover 11 from the bottom in the upward direction, which is one of the two directions orthogonal to the left-right direction opposite the first cover 11 and the up-down direction.

[0057] Therefore, in the vertical direction orthogonal to the left-right direction of the first cover 11 and the second cover 12, the displacement of the first cover 11 and the second cover 12 in the direction of separation is also restricted. Therefore, when the two covers 11 and 12 are installed on the bracket 13, it is easy to further maintain the position of the second cover 12 relative to the first cover 11 in an appropriate position.

[0058] Figure 4 The three-dimensional structure of each cover 11, 12 is shown from a viewpoint opposite to the outer surface 11F2 of the first main body 11MB and the outer surface 12F2 of the second main body 12MB.

[0059] like Figure 4As shown, the first front engaging portion 11AF of the first cover 11 includes a first front locking piece 11AF1 and a first front locking claw 11AF2. The first front locking piece 11AF1 has a flat plate shape extending in the left-right direction. The first front locking piece 11AF1 protrudes outward from the first opposing edge 11E. In the first front locking piece 11AF1, the end that contacts the first opposing edge 11E is the base end, and the end on the opposite side of the base end is the front end. The first front locking claw 11AF2 is located at the front end of the first front locking piece 11AF1. The first front locking claw 11AF2 protrudes downward from the first front locking piece 11AF1. The amount of protrusion of the first front locking claw 11AF2 increases monotonically in the left-right direction from the second cover 12 toward the first cover 11.

[0060] Similar to the first front engaging portion 11AF, the first central engaging portion 11AC includes a first central locking plate 11AC1 and a first central locking claw 11AC2. The first central locking plate 11AC1 is a flat plate extending in the left-right direction. The first central locking plate 11AC1 protrudes outward from the first opposing edge 11E. In the first central locking plate 11AC1, the end that contacts the first opposing edge 11E is the base end, and the end on the opposite side of the base end is the front end. The first central locking claw 11AC2 is located at the front end of the first central locking plate 11AC1. The first central locking claw 11AC2 protrudes downward from the first central locking plate 11AC1. The amount of protrusion of the first central locking claw 11AC2 increases monotonically in the left-right direction from the second cover 12 toward the first cover 11.

[0061] Similar to the first front engaging portion 11AF, the first rear engaging portion 11AB includes a first rear locking plate 11AB1 and a first rear locking claw 11AB2. The first rear locking plate 11AB1 has a flat plate shape extending in the left-right direction. The first rear locking plate 11AB1 protrudes outward from the first pair of opposing edges 11E. In the first rear locking plate 11AB1, the end that contacts the first pair of opposing edges 11E is the base end, and the end on the opposite side of the base end is the front end. The first rear locking claw 11AB2 is located at the front end of the first rear locking plate 11AB1. The protrusion amount of the first rear locking claw 11AB2 increases monotonically in the left-right direction from the second cover 12 toward the first cover 11.

[0062] Thus, in this embodiment, each of the first engaging portions 11AF, 11AC, and 11AB includes locking claws 11AF2, 11AC2, and 11AB2, which serve as examples of locking portions. The first cover with locking claws 11AF2, 11AC2, and 11AB2 is an example of a locking cover, and the second cover 12 without locking claws 11AF2, 11AC2, and 11AB2 is an example of a locked cover. The locking claws 11AF2, 11AC2, and 11AB2 are configured to restrict the second cover 12 from displacing away from the first cover 11 in the left-right direction opposite to the first cover 11.

[0063] Therefore, in the left-right direction opposite to the first cover 11 and the second cover 12, the locking claws 11AF2, 11AC2, and 11AB2 restrict the separation of the first cover 11 and the second cover 12 from each other. As a result, when the two covers 11 and 12 are mounted on the bracket 13, it is easy to maintain the position of the second cover 12 relative to the first cover 11 in an appropriate manner.

[0064] [effect]

[0065] The function of the vehicle cover 10 will be explained.

[0066] When assembling the vehicle cover 10, firstly, the first cover 11 is installed on the bracket 13, and then the second cover 12 is installed on the bracket 13. At this time, the first cover 11 is guided in the left-right direction by inserting the first guide shaft 11C1 into the first guide hole 13B1H of the bracket 13. And, the second cover 12 is guided in the left-right direction by inserting the second guide shaft 12C1 into the second guide hole 13B2H of the bracket 13.

[0067] Next, the first fastening piece 11B1 is inserted into the first fastening hole 13A1H. The first fastening hole 13A1H is a rectangular hole that extends in both the vertical and horizontal directions. Therefore, by inserting the first fastening piece 11B1 into the first fastening hole 13A1H, the vertical displacement of the first fastening piece 11B1 is restricted by the first fastening piece 13A1, and the horizontal displacement of the first fastening piece 11B1 is also restricted by the first fastening piece 13A1. Thus, the first cover 11 is mounted on the bracket 13 in a state where vertical and horizontal displacement are restricted. In contrast, the first fastening piece 11B1 is fastened to the first fastening piece 13A1 in a state where horizontal displacement relative to the first fastening hole 13A1H is permitted. Thus, the first cover 11 is mounted on the bracket 13 in a state where horizontal displacement is permitted.

[0068] Furthermore, the second fastening piece 12B1 is inserted into the second fastening hole 13A2H. The second fastening hole 13A2H is a rectangular hole that extends in both the vertical and horizontal directions. Therefore, by inserting the second fastening piece 12B1 into the second fastening hole 13A2H, the second fastening piece 13A2 restricts the displacement of the second fastening piece 12B1 in the vertical direction, and the second fastening piece 13A2 also restricts the displacement of the second fastening piece 12B1 in the horizontal direction. Additionally, in the horizontal direction, the second fastening piece 13A2 is inserted between the second fastening claw 12B3 and the second fastening protrusion 12B2, thereby also restricting the displacement of the second fastening piece 12B1 in the horizontal direction.

[0069] Then, simultaneously with or after the insertion of each fastening piece 11B1, 12B1 into the fastening holes 13A1H, 13A2H, the first engaging portion 11A engages with the second engaging portion 12A. Specifically, the first front engaging portion 11AF engages with the second front engaging portion 12AF, the first central engaging portion 11AC engages with the second central engaging portion 12AC, and the first rear engaging portion 11AB engages with the second rear engaging portion 12AB.

[0070] At this time, the first front locking claw 11AF2 is hooked onto the second front engaging portion 12AF, thereby engaging the first front engaging portion 11AF with the second front engaging portion 12AF. Furthermore, the first central locking claw 11AC2 is hooked onto the second central engaging portion 12AC, thereby engaging the first central engaging portion 11AC with the second central engaging portion 12AC. Additionally, the first rear locking claw 11AB2 is hooked onto the second rear engaging portion 12AB, thereby engaging the first rear engaging portion 11AB with the second rear engaging portion 12AB. Thus, in the vertical direction, each of the first engaging portions 11AF, 11AC, and 11AB of the first cover 11 overlaps with a portion of the second main body 12MB.

[0071] Furthermore, the first engaging portions 11AF, 11AC, and 11AB of the first cover 11 engage with the second engaging portions 12AF, 12AC, and 12AB of the second cover 12, thereby causing the limiting pieces 12DF, 12DC, and 12DB of the second cover 12 to overlap with a portion of the first main body portion 11MB in the vertical direction. Thus, the position of the second cover 12 relative to the first cover 11 can be determined by contact between the first edge portion 11E1 of the first pair of edges 11E and the first edge portion 12E1 of the second pair of edges 12E.

[0072] As described above, the first fastening part 11B is fastened to the first fastening piece 13A1 of the bracket 13 in a state that allows for displacement in the left and right direction. Therefore, the first fastening part 11B is displaced in the left and right direction relative to the first fastening piece 13A1, thereby maintaining the state in which the second cover 12 is engaged with the first cover 11 in such a way that the first edge portion 11E1 of the first pair of flanges 11E contacts the first edge portion 12E1 of the second pair of flanges 12E.

[0073] For example, after the first cover 11 and the second cover 12 are installed on the bracket 13, the first fastening piece 13A1 is located at the center of each of the first fastening protrusions 11B2 in the left-right direction, which is the first state. For example, if the installation position of the second cover 12 in the left-right direction is shifted away from the first cover 11 compared to the first state, the position of the first fastening piece 13A1 is closer to the front end of the first fastening piece 11B1 than in the first state, thereby maintaining the contact between the first edge portion 11E1 and the first edge portion 12E1. Furthermore, if the installation position of the second cover 12 in the left-right direction is shifted closer to the first cover 11 compared to the first state, the position of the first fastening piece 13A1 is closer to the base end of the first fastening piece 11B1 than in the first state, thereby maintaining the contact between the first edge portion 11E1 and the first edge portion 12E1.

[0074] Thus, according to the vehicle cover 10 of this disclosure, no adjustment of the installation position is required, and the first cover 11 and the second cover 12 can be installed on the bracket 13 with the second cover 12 in an appropriate position relative to the first cover 11.

[0075] Furthermore, the engagement between the first main body 11MB and the limiting pieces 12DF, 12DC, and 12DB of the second cover 12 restricts the downward displacement of the second cover 12 relative to the first cover 11 in the vertical direction. Also, the engagement between the second main body 12MB and the first engaging portions 11AF, 11AC, and 11AB of the first cover 11 restricts the upward displacement of the second cover 12 relative to the first cover 11 in the vertical direction. As a result, the position of the second cover in the downward direction is offset relative to the position of the first cover 11.

[0076] Furthermore, when assembling the vehicle cover 10, the fastening parts 11B and 12B can be installed on the bracket 13 after the first engaging parts 11AF, 11AC, and 11AB are engaged with the second engaging parts 12AF, 12AC, and 12AB. In this case, the same effect can be obtained as when the first engaging parts 11AF, 11AC, and 11AB are engaged with the second engaging parts 12AF, 12AC, and 12AB after the fastening parts 11B and 12B are installed on the bracket 13.

[0077] As described above, according to one embodiment of the vehicle cover, the following effects can be obtained.

[0078] (1) The first fastening part 11B of the first cover 11 is mounted on the bracket 13 in a state that allows displacement in the left and right direction. Therefore, when the first cover 11 and the second cover 12 are mounted on the bracket 13, the positions of the first pair of flanges 11E of the first cover 11 relative to the second pair of flanges 12E of the second cover 12 can be adjusted in the left and right direction while the first cover 11 and the second cover 12 are mounted on the bracket 13. Thus, the first cover 11 and the second cover 12 can be mounted on the bracket 13 with the position of the second cover 12 being appropriate relative to the position of the first cover 11.

[0079] (2) Since the direction of displacement of the first fastening part 11B is consistent with the direction of the first cover 11 and the second cover 12 opposite to each other, it is easy to adjust the position of the second cover 12 relative to the position of the first cover 11.

[0080] (3) In the left-right direction opposite to the first cover 11 and the second cover 12, the first cover 11 and the second cover 12 are restricted from being separated from each other by the locking claws 11AF2, 11AC2 and 11AB2. Thus, when the two covers 11 and 12 are installed on the bracket 13, it is easy to maintain the proper position of the second cover 12 relative to the position of the first cover 11.

[0081] (4) In the up-down direction orthogonal to the left-right direction of the first cover 11 and the second cover 12, the displacement of the first cover 11 and the second cover 12 in the direction of separation is also restricted. Therefore, when the two covers 11 and 12 are installed on the bracket 13, it is easy to further maintain the proper position of the second cover 12 relative to the position of the first cover 11.

[0082] (5) Since the displacement of the second fastening part 12B relative to the bracket 13 is restricted in the three-dimensional direction, the positional deviation of the second cover 12 relative to the bracket 13 can be suppressed, thereby suppressing the positional deviation of the first cover 11 relative to the bracket 13.

[0083] (6) Since the displacement of the first fastening part 11B relative to the bracket 13 is guided by the first guide part 11C, it is easy to install the first cover 11 relative to the bracket 13.

[0084] Furthermore, the above-described implementation method can be modified as follows.

[0085] [Guide Department]

[0086] • At least one of the first cover 11 and the second cover 12 may not have a guide portion.

[0087] [Second Fastening Part]

[0088] The second fastening part 12B may also be configured to fasten to the bracket 13 in a manner that restricts displacement in the left-right direction, which is the opposing direction, as well as displacement in the up-down and front-back directions. In this case, the displacement of the second fastening part 12B is restricted in the left-right direction, which allows displacement of the first fastening part 11B, so the position of the second fastening part 12B can be used as a reference in the left-right direction to mount the first cover 11 to the bracket 13.

[0089] [Restriction Section]

[0090] The limiting piece 12D can also be configured to limit the displacement of the second cover 12 away from the first cover 11 in both directions including the vertical direction. That is, the limiting piece 12D can also be configured to limit both the displacement from below to above and the displacement from above to below. For example, when the limiting piece is located on the second main body 12MB and has a closed loop together with a part of the second main body 12MB, it can limit both the displacement from below to above and the displacement from above to below.

[0091] The limiting piece 12D can also be configured to limit displacement in the front-rear direction in a direction orthogonal to the opposing direction. In this case, the second cover 12 has the limiting piece 12D, thereby making it easier to maintain the proper position of the second cover 12 relative to the position of the first cover 11.

[0092] • The second cover 12 only needs to have one or more limiting plates 12D. Alternatively, the second cover 12 may not have limiting plates 12D.

[0093] [Card Fixing Section]

[0094] • The first engaging portion 11A may also lack a locking claw. In this case, for example, the first engaging portion 11A may be a locking tab with a generally U-shape, and the second engaging portion 12A may be the insertion portion into which the locking tab is inserted. Alternatively, the first engaging portion 11A may be an adhesive portion, and the second engaging portion 12A may be an adhesive portion. In such cases, the first engaging portion 11A and the second engaging portion 12A engage with each other, thereby determining the position of the second cover 12 relative to the position of the first cover 11.

[0095] [First Direction]

[0096] • The first direction may not be consistent with the direction in which the first cover 11 and the second cover 12 are opposite to each other. That is, the first direction may also be a direction that intersects with the opposing direction. In this case, the effect of the first fastening part 11B that allows displacement of the first cover 11 in the first direction can be obtained in the same way as in the embodiment described above.

[0097] [First Cover 11 and Second Cover]

[0098] Alternatively, the second cover 12 can be a locking cover with a locking part, and the first cover 11 can be a locking cover. In this case, the same effect as when the first cover 11 is a locking cover and the second cover 12 is a locking cover can be obtained.

[0099] • The first cover 11 and the second cover 12 can also be configured such that the first pair of flanges 11E and the second pair of flanges 12E are in contact with each other. In this case, the vehicle-mounted equipment can be housed within the space defined by the first cover 11 and the second cover 12.

[0100] The direction in which the first cover 11 and the second cover 12 face each other can be the front-back direction, or it can be a direction that intersects with the left-right and front-back directions. In the above case, the effect of the first fastening part 11B, which allows the first cover 11 to move in the first direction, can be obtained in the same way as in the above embodiment.

[0101] Symbol Explanation

[0102] 10—Vehicle cover, 11—First cover, 11A—First engaging part, 11B—First fastening part, 11C—First guide part, 12—Second cover, 12A—Second engaging part, 12B—Second fastening part, 12C—Second guide part, 13—Bracket.

Claims

1. A vehicle cover for protecting vehicle equipment installed on the windshield of a vehicle, characterized in that, have: The first cover has a first pair of edges; The second cover has a second pair of edges; and The bracket is configured to be installed on the aforementioned windshield. The first cover and the second cover are mounted on the bracket with the first pair of opposing edges and the second pair of opposing edges facing each other. The aforementioned first cover has a first engaging part and a first fastening part. The aforementioned second cover has a second engaging portion and a second fastening portion. The first engaging portion is configured to engage with the second engaging portion to determine the position of the second cover relative to the first cover. The first fastening part is configured to fasten to the bracket in a manner that allows displacement in the first direction. The second fastening part is configured to fasten to the bracket in a manner that restricts displacement in the first direction.

2. The vehicle cover according to claim 1, characterized in that, The aforementioned first direction is the direction in which the aforementioned first cover and the aforementioned second cover are opposite each other.

3. The vehicle cover according to claim 2, characterized in that, Either the first engaging portion or the second engaging portion is a locking cover with a locking portion, and the other of the first engaging portion and the second engaging portion is a locking cover. The aforementioned locking part is configured to restrict the aforementioned locked cover from moving away from the aforementioned locking cover in the aforementioned first direction.

4. The vehicle cover according to claim 3, characterized in that, The aforementioned locking cover has a limiting part configured to restrict the locking cover from moving away from the aforementioned locking cover in a second direction that is substantially orthogonal to the aforementioned first direction.

5. The vehicle cover according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, The first direction mentioned above is the left-right direction. The second fastening part is configured to fasten to the bracket in a manner that restricts displacement in the vertical direction and displacement in the front-back direction.

6. The vehicle cover according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, The first cover described above has a guide portion extending along the first direction. The aforementioned bracket is equipped with a guide locking part that engages with the aforementioned guide part. The guide portion is configured such that, when the first cover is installed on the bracket, the guide portion is locked in the guide locking portion before the first fastening portion is fastened to the bracket.

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