Car cover storage device

Abstract

The utility model provides a car cover storage device which comprises a left support, a right support, a rotating shaft, a fixing rod, cover cloth and a driving device capable of driving the rotating shaft to rotate. The left support and the right support are oppositely arranged, and the two ends of the fixing rod are fixedly connected with the left support and the right support respectively. The rotating shaft is connected with the driving device and is fixed on the left bracket and the right bracket; the left bracket and the right bracket are enclosed by the cover cloth to form a storage space for storing the car cover; and an opening through which the car cover passes is formed in the cover cloth on the front sides of the left and right brackets. According to the arrangement, the overall weight of the car cover storage device is greatly reduced, the car cover storage device is lighter, meanwhile, the device is provided with the electric driving device and the manual driving device, the driving mode is more flexible, and the design is more compact.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to a car cover storage device, belonging to the field of car cover storage. Background Art

[0002] Leaving a car outdoors for extended periods of time can cause component degradation, paint tarnishing, and accumulation of dirt, leading to losses and inconvenience for the owner. Existing solutions to this problem involve covering vehicles parked outdoors for extended periods with car covers. However, these covers are bulky and difficult to store. To address this, automatic car cover storage devices have been invented. However, existing automatic car cover storage devices are not lightweight and are quite heavy. Once the cover is stored, the entire device becomes even heavier. Furthermore, their power supply is inflexible, and the electric cover storage device cannot be used without power, causing inconvenience for the owner.

[0003] In order to solve the above technical problems, the utility model provides a car cover storage device, which can greatly reduce the weight of the device, making the car cover storage device lighter. At the same time, the device provides an electric drive device and a manual drive device, the driving method is more flexible and the design is more compact. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of the shortcomings of the existing technology, the present invention provides a car cover storage device that is lighter and has a more flexible driving mode. The specific technical solution is as follows.

[0005] A car cover storage device includes a left bracket, a right bracket, a rotating shaft, a fixing rod, a cover cloth, and a drive device capable of driving the rotating shaft to rotate; the left and right brackets are arranged opposite each other, and the ends of the fixing rod are fixedly connected to the left and right brackets respectively; the rotating shaft is connected to the drive device and fixed to the left and right brackets; the cover cloth encloses the left and right brackets to form a storage space for storing car covers; the cover cloth located on the front sides of the left and right brackets is provided with an opening for the car cover to pass through. Using the above technical solution, the cover cloth replaces the outer shell of the existing car cover storage device, greatly reducing the weight of the entire device and making it easier for users to use.

[0006] As a further improvement to the present invention, the drive device includes a motor assembly, which includes a motor, a motor bracket, and a rotating member. The right bracket is provided with a first axial hole, and the motor is fixed to the first axial hole of the right bracket via the motor bracket. The output shaft of the motor is linked to the rotating member, and the end of the rotating shaft away from the left bracket is fixedly connected to the rotating member. Using this technical solution, the car cover storage device can use the motor to drive the rotating shaft to electrically store and release the car cover, with a compact structure and ingenious design.

[0007] As a further improvement of the present invention, the motor bracket includes a accommodating portion for accommodating the motor and a mounting portion for fixing to the right bracket. A through hole that cooperates with the output shaft is provided on the end face of the accommodating portion away from the mounting portion, and the output shaft of the motor extends out of the motor bracket from the through hole.

[0008] As a further improvement to the present invention, the rotating member is sleeve-shaped, with a rotating block fixed within it. The rotating block has a hole that mates with the output shaft. The mounting portion of the motor bracket has a groove, and the free end of the rotating member is positioned within the groove. With this technical solution, the rotating member is sleeve-shaped and coaxially connected to the rotating shaft, serving as the rotating shaft when winding garments. Furthermore, the free end of the rotating member is inserted into the groove, providing a more secure installation and preventing it from shaking.

[0009] As a further improvement to the present invention, at least three first bearings are evenly distributed on the right bracket along the circumference of the first axial hole. The axial direction of each first bearing is parallel to the axial direction of the first axial hole, and the centers of each bearing are on the same circumference. The outer surface of each first bearing along the axial direction protrudes from the inner surface of the first axial hole, and the rotating member rotates within the first axial hole under the support of the first bearings. With this technical solution, the rotating member rotates more smoothly within the first axial hole and is less susceptible to wear.

[0010] As a further improvement of the present invention, a battery assembly for supplying power to the motor is provided on a side of the mounting portion away from the output shaft, and the battery assembly includes a battery box and a battery pack arranged in the battery box.

[0011] As a further improvement to the present invention, the drive device further includes a drive connector and a drive handle; the left bracket is provided with a second axial hole, and the drive connector is fixedly mounted in the second axial hole of the left bracket; the end of the rotating shaft away from the rotating member is fixedly connected to the drive connector; the drive connector is provided with a mounting hole; the drive handle includes a power output shaft and a grip portion, and the power output shaft of the drive handle is mounted in the mounting hole. Using the above technical solution, the car cover storage device further includes a manual drive device, which can be manually driven when the electric drive device is unavailable, providing a more flexible drive method.

[0012] As a further improvement of the present invention, the drive connector includes a connecting portion and an annular flange provided at one end of the connecting portion, and the end of the drive connector away from the annular flange passes through the second shaft hole and is fixedly connected to the rotating shaft. The above technical solution makes the overall structure of the car cover storage device more compact.

[0013] As a further improvement of the present invention, a second bearing is provided in the second shaft hole. With the above technical solution, the drive connector rotates more smoothly and is not easily worn.

[0014] As a further improvement of the present invention, the bottoms of the left and right brackets are further provided with supporting feet; the supporting feet are provided with suction cups, and the edges of the suction cups are provided with handles for facilitating the removal of the suction cups; and the rotating shaft (3) is provided with a Velcro for connecting to a car cover. With the above technical solution, when the car cover storage device is used, the device can be fixed to the car body by the suction cups to prevent the device from shaking or tipping over during operation, and the Velcro is provided on the rotating shaft for detachable connection with the car cover. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0015] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional diagram of the car cover storage device of the present invention;

[0016] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of the car cover storage device of the present invention after removing the cover cloth;

[0017] Figure 3 This is a right side view of the right bracket of the utility model;

[0018] Figure 4 for Figure 3 A partial enlarged view of point B in the middle;

[0019] Figure 5 This is an exploded schematic diagram of the motor assembly of the present utility model;

[0020] Figure 6 This is a right side view of the motor assembly of the utility model after overall assembly;

[0021] Figure 7 Based Figure 5 A cross-sectional view of the motor assembly shown along the AA direction;

[0022] Figure 8 A three-dimensional diagram of the drive connector of the present utility model;

[0023] Figure 9 This is an exploded schematic diagram of the battery assembly of the present utility model;

[0024] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the driving handle of the utility model.

[0025] In the figure: 1. Left bracket; 2. Right bracket; 200. First axial hole; 100. Second axial hole; 3. Rotating shaft; 4. Motor assembly; 411. Output shaft; 41. Motor; 42. Motor bracket; 43. Rotating member; 431; Rotating block; 421. Accommodating portion; 422. Mounting portion; 5. Fixing rod; 6. Battery assembly; 61. Battery box; 62. Battery pack; 7. Cover cloth; 71. Opening; 8. Support foot; 81. Suction cup; 82. Handle; 9. Drive connector; 91. Connecting portion; 92. Annular flange; 900. Mounting hole; 10. Drive handle; 101. Power output shaft; 102. Grip; 11. Second bearing; 12. First bearing. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0026] The technical solution of the present invention will be further described below through embodiments with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be noted that the following embodiments are used to help understand the present invention, but do not constitute a limitation of the present invention.

[0027] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "front", "back", "bottom", "top", "inside", "outside", etc., indicating orientations or positional relationships, are based on the orientations shown in the accompanying drawings or the orientations of objects in use. They are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be understood as limitations on this application.

[0028] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be understood to indicate or imply relative importance or to implicitly indicate the quantity of the technical features indicated. Thus, a feature specified as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the features.

[0029] In this application, unless otherwise specified or limited, the terms "connected" and "connection" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they can refer to fixed connection, detachable connection, or integral connection; mechanical connection or electrical connection; direct connection or indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and internal communication between two components. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in this application based on specific circumstances.

[0030] like Figure 1 As shown, the car cover storage device described in the present invention includes a left bracket 1, a right bracket 2, a rotating shaft 3, a fixing rod 5, a cover cloth 7, and a driving device capable of driving the rotating shaft 3 to rotate.

[0031] like Figure 2As shown, in this embodiment, the left bracket 1 and the right bracket 2 are two oppositely arranged square support plates. In other embodiments, the left bracket 1 and the right bracket 2 can also be set to circular or polygonal shapes. Here, the shapes of the left bracket 1 and the right bracket 2 do not constitute a limitation to the present invention.

[0032] The left and right brackets 1 and 2 are provided with mounting holes for fixing rods 5, the ends of which are fixedly connected to the left and right brackets 1 and 2, respectively. Preferably, four fixing rods are used to fix the left and right brackets 1 and 2, respectively, and are installed at the front and rear ends of the tops, as well as the front and rear ends of the bottoms, of the left and right brackets 1 and 2, respectively. This arrangement not only effectively supports and secures the left and right brackets, but also provides more storage space for the car cover.

[0033] Combine Figures 2 to 4 The right bracket 2 is provided with a circular first axial hole 200, and the left bracket 1 is provided with a corresponding second axial hole 100. The first axial hole 200 and the second axial hole 100 form mounting steps with the outer side walls of the right bracket 2 and the left bracket 1 respectively. The rotating shaft 3 is connected to the driving device and fixed in the axial holes of the left and right brackets. At least three first bearings 12 are evenly distributed along the circumference of the first axial hole 200 on the mounting step of the right bracket 2. The above four first bearings 12 are fixedly mounted on the right bracket 2, and the centers of the circles are on the same circumference. The axial direction of each first bearing 12 is parallel to the axial direction of the first axial hole 200. After installation, the outer surface of each first bearing 12 along its axial direction protrudes from the inner surface of the first axial hole 200 to support the rotating shaft. Preferably, four first bearings 12 are provided.

[0034] Combine Figures 1 to 7 The drive device includes a motor assembly 4, which includes a motor 41, a motor bracket 42, and a rotating member 43. The motor 41 is fixed to the right bracket 2 via the motor bracket 42. The output shaft 411 of the motor 41 is linked to the rotating member 43. The end of the rotating shaft 3 away from the left bracket 1 is fixedly connected to the rotating member 43.

[0035] like Figure 5 As shown, the motor bracket 42 includes a housing portion 421 for accommodating the motor and a mounting portion 422 for securing it to the right bracket. The housing portion 421 is cylindrical with a hollow interior. A through-hole is provided on the radial end surface of the housing portion 421, distal from the mounting portion 422, for mating with the motor's output shaft 411. The motor 41 is positioned within the housing portion 421, with the motor's output shaft 411 extending from the motor bracket 42 through the through-hole. The mounting portion 422 is an annular plate disposed at the end of the housing portion 421 (the end distal from the motor's output shaft 411). It is further provided with an annular rib 4221 extending toward the housing portion 421, forming a groove between the annular rib 4221 and the outer wall of the housing portion 421.

[0036] like Figure 5As shown, the rotating member 43 is sleeve-shaped, and a rotating block 431 is fixed inside the rotating member 43. Preferably, the rotating block 431 is fixed at the top position of the rotating member, and a hole that cooperates with the output shaft 411 is provided on the rotating block 431; the rotating member 43 is sleeved on the motor bracket, and the output shaft 411 of the motor passes through the hole on the rotating block 431 located at its top, and the free end of the rotating member 43 is inserted into the groove of the mounting portion 422 of the motor bracket 42.

[0037] Combine Figure 1 、 2 9. A battery assembly 6 for powering the motor 41 is located on the side of the mounting portion 422 facing away from the output shaft 411 of the motor 41. The battery assembly 6 includes a battery box 61 and a battery pack 62 disposed within the box 61. The annular plate edge of the mounting portion 422 of the motor bracket 42 has two claws 4222 radially disposed thereon and facing away from the output shaft 411 of the motor 41. The battery box 61 is secured between the two claws 4222. The bottom of the battery box 61 is securely connected to the mounting portion 422 of the motor bracket 42 via screws.

[0038] During actual installation, the motor 41 is placed into the motor bracket 42, the rotating member 43 is sleeved onto the motor bracket 42, and the end of the output shaft 411 of the motor 41 of the assembled motor assembly 4 is passed through the first axial hole 200 of the right bracket 2. The annular plate of the mounting portion 422 of the motor bracket 42 is placed against the mounting step on the right bracket 2. The mounting portion 422 is then fixed to the right bracket 2 with screws, and finally the battery assembly 12 is fixed to the motor bracket 42. With the above arrangement, the rotating member 43 can rotate smoothly within the first axial hole 200 under the support of the first bearing 12.

[0039] To facilitate the storage of the car cover, a Velcro strip is fixed to the rotating shaft 3. A connecting belt is provided at the end of the car cover, and the connecting belt is also provided with Velcro strips, which secure the car cover to the rotating shaft 3 via the Velcro strips. In the electric drive mode, the power switch is pressed, and the motor 41 drives the rotating shaft 3 to rotate, and the car cover is wound around the rotating shaft 3. When the car cover is used, the rotating shaft 3 is driven to rotate in the opposite direction to release the car cover. The user can then cover the car body with the released car cover, making the storage and release of the car cover more convenient.

[0040] In order to ensure that the car cover storage device can continue to be used when the battery fails to supply power and does not cause unnecessary trouble to the user, the car cover storage device described in the utility model is provided with a manual drive device in addition to the above-mentioned electric drive device.

[0041] Combine Figure 2 、 8and 10, the manual drive device also includes a drive connector 9 and a drive handle 10, and the drive connector 9 is fixedly mounted on the end of the rotating shaft 3 away from the rotating member 43. The drive connector 9 includes a cylindrical connecting portion 91 and an annular flange 92 provided at one end of the connecting portion 91. The drive connector 9 is provided with a mounting hole 900 extending from the annular flange 92 to the other end, and screw holes are provided around the mounting hole 900; the end of the drive connector 9 away from the annular flange 92 passes through the second axial hole 100 of the left bracket 1 and is fixedly connected to the other end of the rotating shaft 3 by screws. Preferably, a second bearing 11 is also provided in the second axial hole 100 of the left bracket 1. After installation, the annular flange 92 of the drive connector 9 rests on the mounting step of the left bracket 1, and the side wall of the annular flange 92 away from the rotating shaft 3 is flush with the outer wall of the left bracket 1.

[0042] The drive handle 10 is Z-shaped and includes a power take-off shaft 101 and a grip 102. To manually store the garment, the drive handle 10's power take-off shaft 101 is installed in the mounting hole 900 of the drive connector 9. The grip 102 is then gripped and the drive handle 10 is rotated. This causes the drive connector 9 to rotate within the second axial hole 100 of the left bracket 1, which in turn rotates the shaft 3, allowing the garment to be wound around it. To use the garment, the drive handle 10 can be reversed to release it.

[0043] The existing car cover storage device uses a housing designed as a whole with the left and right brackets, which makes the entire car cover storage device bulky, inconvenient to use, and has high production costs. The present invention uses a cover cloth 7 to enclose the left and right brackets to form a storage space for storing car covers. Specifically, Figure 1 As shown, a cover cloth 7 is wrapped around the outer surfaces of the left bracket 1 and the right bracket 2. The inner surfaces of the two brackets facing each other form a closed storage space with the cover cloth 7. An opening 71 for the car cover to pass through is provided on the cover cloth 7 between the front or rear sides of the two brackets. This arrangement greatly reduces the weight of the entire device, simplifies the structure of the entire device, and saves processing costs.

[0044] In order to make the device more stable during operation, Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the bottom of the left bracket 1 and the right bracket 2 are each provided with two legs 8 along the front-to-back direction; the legs 8 are provided with suction cups 81, and the edges of the suction cups 81 are provided with handles 82 for easily pulling out the suction cups 81. When in use, the device can be fixed to the vehicle via the suction cups 81 at its bottom.

[0045] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present invention. The scope of protection of the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments. All technical solutions based on the concept of the present invention are within the scope of protection of the present invention. It should be noted that for those skilled in the art, equivalent changes, improvements, and modifications made without departing from the principles of the present invention are all within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A car cover storage device, characterized in that: The invention comprises a left bracket (1), a right bracket (2), a rotating shaft (3), a fixing rod (5), a cover cloth (7), and a driving device capable of driving the rotating shaft (3) to rotate; the left bracket (1) and the right bracket (2) are arranged opposite to each other, and the two ends of the fixing rod (5) are fixedly connected to the left bracket (1) and the right bracket (2) respectively; the rotating shaft (3) is connected to the driving device and is fixed to the left bracket (1) and the right bracket (2); the cover cloth (7) encloses the left and right brackets to form a storage space for storing car clothes; the cover cloth (7) located in front of the left and right brackets ) is provided with an opening (71) for the car cover to pass through; the driving device includes a motor assembly (4), and the motor assembly (4) includes a motor (41), a motor bracket (42) and a rotating member (43); a first shaft hole (200) is provided on the right bracket (2), and the motor (41) is fixed in the first shaft hole (200) of the right bracket (2) through the motor bracket, and the output shaft (411) of the motor (41) is linked to the rotating member (43), and the end of the rotating shaft (3) away from the left bracket (1) is fixedly connected to the rotating member (43).

2. The car cover storage device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The motor bracket (42) comprises a receiving portion (421) for receiving the motor and a mounting portion (422) for fixing to the right bracket. A through hole cooperating with the output shaft (411) is provided on an end surface of the receiving portion (421) away from the mounting portion. The output shaft (411) of the motor extends out of the motor bracket (42) through the through hole.

3. The car cover storage device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The rotating member (43) is sleeve-shaped, a rotating block (431) is fixed inside the rotating member (43), and a hole is provided on the rotating block (431) for matching with the output shaft (411); a groove is provided on the mounting portion (422) of the motor bracket (42), and the free end of the rotating member (43) is located in the groove.

4. The car cover storage device according to claim 3, characterized in that: At least three first bearings (12) are evenly distributed on the right bracket (2) along the circumference of the first axial hole (200); the axial direction of each first bearing (12) is parallel to the axial direction of the first axial hole (200), and the centers of each circle are on the same circumference; the outer surface of each first bearing (12) along its axial direction protrudes from the inner surface of the first axial hole (200), and the rotating member (43) rotates in the first axial hole (200) under the support of the first bearing (12).

5. The car cover storage device according to claim 4, characterized in that: A battery assembly (6) for supplying power to the motor (41) is provided on a side of the mounting portion (422) of the motor bracket (42) away from the output shaft (411). The battery assembly (6) comprises a battery box (61) and a battery pack (62) disposed in the battery box.

6. The car cover storage device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that: The driving device further comprises a driving connector (9) and a driving handle (10); a second axial hole (100) is provided on the left bracket (1), and the driving connector (9) is fixedly mounted in the second axial hole (100) of the left bracket (1); an end of the rotating shaft (3) away from the rotating member (43) is fixedly connected to the driving connector (9); a mounting hole (900) is provided on the driving connector (9); the driving handle (10) comprises a power output shaft (101) and a gripping portion (102), and the power output shaft (101) of the driving handle is mounted in the mounting hole (900).

7. The car cover storage device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The drive connector (9) comprises a connecting portion (91) and an annular flange (92) arranged at one end of the connecting portion (91); an end of the drive connector (9) away from the annular flange (92) passes through the second shaft hole (100) and is fixedly connected to the rotating shaft (3).

8. The car cover storage device according to claim 7, characterized in that: A second bearing (11) is provided in the second shaft hole (100).

9. The car cover storage device according to claim 8, characterized in that: The bottoms of the left bracket (1) and the right bracket (2) are further provided with supporting feet (8); a suction cup (81) is provided on the supporting feet (8); a handle (82) for facilitating the removal of the suction cup (81) is provided on the edge of the suction cup (81); and a Velcro for connecting the car cover is provided on the rotating shaft (3).

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