Vehicle cover set

Abstract

To provide a vehicle cover set which can prevent damage and peeling of a portion covering a door.SOLUTION: A vehicle cover set 10 can be attached to or detached from a vehicle 11 and includes: a left side cover 83 which covers a portion excluding a left door 13 of a vehicle 11; an opening 151 provided at a portion which corresponds to the left door 13 of the left side cover 83; and a left door cover 43 which is attached to the left side cover 83 to open or close the opening 151.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] SUMMARY The present disclosure relates to a vehicle cover set for protecting a vehicle surface. [Background technology]

[0002] An example of a vehicle cover set for protecting the surface of a vehicle is described in Patent Document 1. The vehicle cover set described in Patent Document 1 has an automobile coat that removably covers the surface of the vehicle body, and is formed using a breathable, water-repellent sheet made of nonwoven fabric, and is divided into a roof-corresponding portion, a front bonnet / hood-corresponding portion, a front bumper-corresponding portion, a rear-corresponding portion, both side-corresponding portions, a front bumper-corresponding portion, a rear pillar-corresponding portion, a wheel-corresponding portion, etc. The both side-corresponding portions are divided into a front side-corresponding portion corresponding to the front fenders and front doors, and a rear side-corresponding portion corresponding to the rear fenders and rear doors.

[0003] Furthermore, each of the corresponding parts described in Patent Document 1 removably covers the surface of the vehicle, excluding at least the front window, among the window parts including the front window, side windows, and rear window. Patent Document 1 also describes that the periphery of each corresponding part is adhered to the painted surface of the vehicle with double-sided adhesive tape. Patent Document 1 also describes that the periphery of each corresponding part is adhered to each other with double-sided adhesive tape. Furthermore, in another example described in Patent Document 1, in the case of a four-door vehicle, the front side corresponding parts corresponding to the front fenders and front doors have slits that allow the front doors to be opened and closed. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] Utility Model Registration No. 3007294 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] The inventor of the present application has found that the vehicle cover set described in Patent Document 1 has the potential to cause damage and peeling off of the side corresponding parts when the front door covered with the side corresponding parts is opened or closed, as parts of the side corresponding parts function as hinges.

[0006] An object of the present disclosure is to provide a vehicle cover set that can prevent damage and peeling of the parts covering the doors. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] The present disclosure provides a vehicle cover set that can be attached to and detached from a vehicle, comprising a base cover that covers parts of the vehicle other than the door, an opening provided in the base cover at a position corresponding to the door, and a door cover attached to the base cover so that the opening can be opened and closed. [Effects of the Invention]

[0008] According to the present disclosure, a vehicle cover set can be provided that can prevent damage and peeling of the area covering the door. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0009] [Figure 1] 1 is a perspective view of a vehicle fitted with a vehicle cover set, as viewed from the left front. [Figure 2] 1 is a perspective view of a vehicle fitted with a vehicle cover set, as viewed from the right front. [Figure 3] FIG. 2 is a schematic bottom view of the vehicle. [Figure 4] FIG. 2 is a plan view of a hood cover included in the vehicle cover set before assembly. [Figure 5] 1 is a perspective view of a vehicle with a vehicle cover set attached, with the hood open. FIG. [Figure 6] FIG. 2 is a plan view of the vehicle cover set before the various covers that make up the set are connected together. [Figure 7] 1 is a perspective view of a vehicle fitted with a vehicle cover set, viewed from the left rear. FIG. [Figure 8] 1 is a perspective view of a vehicle with a vehicle cover set attached, with the left door omitted. FIG. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0010] (overview) Currently, most vehicles use a white film attached to the vehicle's paintwork using glue to protect the paintwork, but this only provides partial protection. The white film is difficult to attach to the vehicle and does not completely protect the vehicle's exterior. Furthermore, when the white film is removed, glue residue remains, requiring polishing after removal. This results in low work efficiency and high work costs.

[0011] The vehicle cover set of the present disclosure replaces white film and provides all-around protection for a vehicle's paint and exterior. Furthermore, the vehicle cover set of the present disclosure can be quickly and easily installed and removed from a vehicle. The vehicle cover set of the present disclosure ensures a versatile design, improves vehicle installation efficiency, and reduces labor and rework costs.

[0012] The vehicle cover set disclosed herein is designed primarily for functionality, while providing full exterior protection for the vehicle, allowing the vehicle to be operated and driven during transport and storage, and is designed to comply with the traffic regulations of each country and provide operational convenience during customs clearance, etc.

[0013] The vehicle cover set disclosed herein is based on a structured and functional design. The production process for the vehicle cover set includes major processes such as cutting, ultrasonic welding, and sewing to ensure product quality. The product uses raw materials that meet various inspection standards, and the quality of the vehicle cover set is verified through wind tunnel testing.

[0014] The vehicle cover set is specially designed for vehicle manufacturers, their dealers, or vehicle transport companies. It protects the paint and exterior of a vehicle during transportation (including land, air, and sea transport) and storage (including indoor and outdoor storage). The vehicle cover set also provides all-round protection and versatility for the vehicle's paint and exterior. Vehicles that can be used with the vehicle cover set include gasoline-powered vehicles, hybrid vehicles, and electric vehicles.

[0015] (Example) Hereinafter, several embodiments of the vehicle cover set will be described with reference to the drawings. In the drawings for explaining the embodiments of the vehicle cover set, the same parts are generally given the same reference numerals, and repeated explanations will be omitted. In this embodiment, as shown in Figures 1 and 2, an example will be described in which the vehicle cover set 10 is used in a two-door vehicle 11. The vehicle 11 has one right door 60 and one left door 13.

[0016] The vehicle cover set 10 includes elements such as a front cover 14, a hood cover 21, a roof cover 32, a luggage door cover 44, a rear cover 45, a right side cover 58, and a left side cover 83. The vehicle cover set 10 is formed by connecting various covers, except for the hood cover 21, to one another by thermal welding. The vehicle cover set 10 is typically installed on the exterior surface of the vehicle 11 by two workers. Next, the elements such as the front cover 14, the hood cover 21, the roof cover 32, the luggage door cover 44, the rear cover 45, the right side cover, and the left side cover will be described in detail.

[0017] (front cover) The front cover 14 is made of a sheet-like fabric, such as a nonwoven fabric. Materials (raw materials) for the nonwoven fabric include synthetic fibers, such as polyethylene and polypropylene. The front cover 14 is connected to the front ends of the right and left side covers by thermal welding. When the vehicle cover set 10 is attached to the vehicle 11, the front cover 14 covers a front portion 15 of the vehicle 11. The shape and structure of the front portion 15 of the vehicle differ depending on the type of vehicle 11, and the front portion 15 includes elements such as a radiator grille, a bumper, and a lower shroud. All of these elements are attached to the vehicle body.

[0018] The front cover 14 has a license plate mounting hole 16, a tow hook insertion hole 17, and ventilation holes 18. The license plate mounting hole 16 is a hole into which a fixing element that secures the license plate to the vehicle body is inserted. The tow hook insertion hole 17 is a hole into which a tow hook provided on the vehicle body is inserted. The license plate mounting hole 16 and the tow hook insertion hole 17 are each shaped like a "+" when viewed from the front of the vehicle 11. The license plate is positioned so as to be exposed on the outside of the front cover 14. The tow hook is inserted into the tow hook insertion hole 17, and the tip of the tow hook is exposed outside the front cover 14.

[0019] The vent holes 18 are holes for allowing outside air to pass through. When the vehicle 11 is moving, air passes through the vent holes 18 and enters the space covered by the front cover 14, where it cools the radiator. As shown in FIGS. 3 and 6 , a synthetic rubber belt 19 is attached to the lower end of the front cover 14. When the vehicle cover set 10 is attached to the vehicle 11, the belt 19 is arranged along the left-right direction A2 of the vehicle 11 and is hung on the underside of the vehicle body 11A. A synthetic rubber belt 55 is attached to the upper right end of the front cover 14. A synthetic rubber belt 56 is attached to the upper left end of the front cover 14. When the vehicle cover set 10 is attached to the vehicle 11, the belts 55 and 56 are hung on portions of the vehicle body that surround the periphery of the engine compartment E1 shown in FIG. 5. In addition, a plurality of tapes 20 shown in FIG. 6 are heat-welded to the lower end of the front cover 14. The plurality of tapes 20 are connected to the belt 19. Each of the tapes 20 is made of nonwoven fabric.

[0020] (food cover) 1 and 2 is used together with two inner covers 22, a right long strap 23, two right short straps 24 and 25, a left long strap 26, and two left short straps 27 and 28, as shown in Fig. 4. The hood cover 21, the two inner covers 22, the right long strap 23, the two right short straps 24 and 25, the left long strap 26, and the two left short straps 27 and 28 are each made of nonwoven fabric.

[0021] The hood cover 21 has a planar shape that covers the entire surface of the hood 29, i.e., the entire painted surface. The hood cover 21 is provided independently from the other covers, specifically the front cover 14, roof cover 32, right side cover 58, and left side cover 83, i.e., as a separate member. A rubber string 30 is attached in a curved shape along the right, left, and front edges of the hood cover 21. When the hood cover 21 is attached to the surface of the hood 29, the right, left, and front edges of the hood cover 21 are folded back toward the inner surface (rear surface) of the hood 29. The rubber string 30 serves to keep the right, left, and front edges of the hood cover 21 folded back.

[0022] As shown in FIG. 4 , a rubber string 31 is attached to the front edge of the hood cover 21. The rubber string 31 is U-shaped and can be hung on an upper core support of the vehicle body. Attachment holes are provided through the right edge, left edge, and front edge of the hood cover 21. The two inner covers 22 are fixed by thermal welding to the rear end of the hood cover 21 in the fore-and-aft direction A1 of the vehicle 11. The two inner covers 22 are provided so as to overlap the rear edge of the hood cover 21. The two inner covers 22 are arranged side by side in the width direction of the vehicle 11, i.e., the left-right direction A2. The two inner covers 22 cover the inner surface (back surface) of the hood 29 at the rear end of the hood 29.

[0023] 5, the front end of the hood cover 21 is connected to the two inner covers 22 by a plurality of tapes 152. The plurality of tapes 152 are made of nonwoven fabric. The plurality of tapes 152 are arranged on the inner surface side of the hood 29. Therefore, the hood cover 21 is maintained in a state in which it covers the surface of the hood 29.

[0024] The right long strap 23 and the two right short straps 24, 25 are both elongated. The longitudinal direction of the right long strap 23 and the two right short straps 24, 25 is arranged along the fore-and-aft direction A1 of the vehicle 11. The right long strap 23 is arranged rearward of the right short strap 25 in the fore-and-aft direction A1 of the vehicle 11. The right long strap 23 and the right short straps 24, 25 are both connected to the right edge of the hood cover 21 by hook-and-loop fasteners (e.g., Velcro (registered trademark)). The right long strap 23 overlaps the right short strap 24. The right long strap 23 and the right short strap 24 are connected by hook-and-loop fasteners.

[0025] The left long strap 26 and the two left short straps 27, 28 are both elongated. The longitudinal direction of the left long strap 26 and the two left short straps 27, 28 is arranged along the fore-and-aft direction A1 of the vehicle 11. The left long strap 26 is arranged rearward of the left short strap 28 in the fore-and-aft direction A1 of the vehicle 11. The left long strap 26 and the left short strap 28 are both connected to the left edge of the hood cover 21 by hook-and-loop fasteners. The left long strap 26 overlaps the left short strap 27. The left long strap 26 and the left short strap 27 are connected by hook-and-loop fasteners.

[0026] (roof cover) The roof cover 32 shown in Figures 1, 2, 6, and 7 is made of a sheet-like fabric, such as a nonwoven fabric. The roof cover 32 is shaped to cover the painted surface of the roof 33, the painted surfaces on the right and left sides of the rear window 34, and the painted surface located in front of the luggage door 35. The roof cover 32 is connected to the right side cover 58 and the left side cover 83 by thermal welding. When the vehicle cover set 10 is attached to the vehicle 11, the front end of the roof cover 32 is attached along the upper edge of the windshield 37 by a strip of adhesive tape 36. The worker presses the adhesive tape 36 with a sponge stick to make sure the adhesive tape 36 is tightly attached to the surface of the windshield 37.

[0027] The roof cover 32 shown in Fig. 6 has an opening 38 that is similar in shape to the rear window 34 shown in Fig. 7. A transparent film 39 made of synthetic resin is provided to cover the opening 38. The transparent film 39 is fixed to the roof cover 32, for example, by ultrasonic welding. The material of the transparent film 39 includes polyethylene and polyamide. Therefore, the outside of the vehicle 11 can be seen from inside the vehicle 11 through the rear window 34 and the transparent film 39.

[0028] As shown in Figures 2 and 6, a right hook piece 40 is attached to the right edge of the roof cover 32, and as shown in Figures 1 and 6, a left hook piece 41 is attached to the left edge of the roof cover 32. Both the right hook piece 40 and the left hook piece 41 are made of nonwoven fabric. The right hook piece 40 has a retaining hole, and the left hook piece 41 has a retaining hole. The right hook piece 40 is an element for holding the right door cover 42 shown in Figures 2 and 6 in a rolled-up state. The left hook piece 41 is an element for holding the left door cover 43 shown in Figures 1 and 6 in a rolled-up state. The right door cover 42 and the left door cover 43 will be described later.

[0029] (luggage door cover) The luggage door 35 shown in FIG. 7 is attached to the vehicle body so as to be freely operable. A luggage compartment is provided on the vehicle body, and the luggage compartment can be opened or closed by operating the luggage door 35. The luggage compartment is a space for storing luggage. The luggage door cover 44 is made of, for example, nonwoven fabric. The luggage door cover 44 is connected to the rear end of the roof cover 32, the rear end of the right side cover 58, and the rear end of the left side cover 83 by thermal welding. When the vehicle cover set 10 is attached to the vehicle 11, the luggage door cover 44 covers the outer surface of the luggage door 35, i.e., the painted surface, etc. The luggage door cover 44 also covers various lamps provided on the outer surface of the luggage door 35. The various lamps include tail lamps, backup lamps, turn signal lamps, brake lamps, etc.

[0030] Openings 47 are provided in the luggage door cover 44 at positions corresponding to the various lamps. A transparent film 48 is provided to cover the openings 47, and the transparent film 48 is fixed to the luggage door cover 44, for example, by ultrasonic welding. This allows the various lamps to be seen from outside the vehicle cover set 10.

[0031] (rear cover) The rear cover 45 shown in Figures 6 and 7 is made of, for example, nonwoven fabric. The rear cover 45 is connected to the luggage door cover 44, the rear end of the right side cover 58, and the rear end of the left side cover 83 by heat welding. When the vehicle cover set 10 is attached to the vehicle 11, the rear cover 45 covers a rear portion 46 of the vehicle 11. The rear portion 46 of the vehicle 11 includes a rear panel, a rear bumper, etc. The rear bumper is located below the rear panel.

[0032] The rear cover 45 has a license plate mounting hole 49, a tow hook insertion hole 50, and a cutout 51. The license plate mounting hole 49 is a hole into which a fixing element for securing the license plate to the vehicle body is inserted. A tow hook attached to the vehicle body is inserted into the tow hook insertion hole 50. The license plate mounting hole 49 and the tow hook insertion hole 50 each have a "+" shape when viewed from the rear of the vehicle 11. The license plate is positioned so as to be exposed on the outside of the rear cover 45. The tow hook is inserted into the tow hook insertion hole 50, and the tip of the tow hook is exposed outside the rear cover 45. Furthermore, the rear cover 45 has a cutout 51 at a position corresponding to the rear end of the exhaust pipe 52. The exhaust pipe 52 is an element that discharges exhaust gas from the engine installed in the engine compartment E1 of FIG. 5 into the air. Therefore, the rear cover 45 does not obstruct the exhaust gas from escaping from the rear end of the exhaust pipe 52.

[0033] 3 and 6, a synthetic rubber belt 57 is attached to the lower end of the rear cover 45. In the process of attaching the vehicle cover set 10 to the vehicle 11, the belt 57 is arranged along the left-right direction A2 of the vehicle 11, as shown in FIG. 3, and is hung on the lower end of the rear part of the vehicle body 11A. Furthermore, a plurality of tapes 54 are attached to the lower end of the rear cover 45 with adhesive tape. The plurality of tapes 54 are connected to the belt 53. Each of the plurality of tapes 54 is made of nonwoven fabric.

[0034] (Right side cover) 2 and 6 is an element that covers the painted surfaces of the right side of the vehicle 11, specifically, the right front fender 59, right door 60, right rear fender 61, right front pillar 87, right center pillar 63, right rear pillar 153, etc. The right side cover 58 is made of, for example, nonwoven fabric, and the outer edge of the right side cover 58 is connected to the front cover 14 and the roof cover 32 by thermal welding. In addition, ends of belts 19 and 56 are fixed to the front end of the right side cover 58, and an end of belt 57 is connected to the rear end of the right side cover 58.

[0035] The right door 60 is provided to open and close an opening 150 of the vehicle 11. A worker can enter and exit the vehicle interior through the opening 150. The right side cover 58 has a right door cover 42 at a location corresponding to the right door 60, and the periphery of the right door cover 42 is connected to the right side cover 58 with a fastener 75. The upper edge of the right door cover 42 is connected to the right side cover 58. An opening 64, shown in FIG. 6 , is provided in the right door cover 42 at a location corresponding to the right door glass 121 of the right door 60. A transparent film 65 is provided to cover the opening 64, and the transparent film 65 is fixed to the right door cover 42 by ultrasonic welding. Therefore, when the vehicle cover set 10 is attached to the vehicle 11, the outside of the vehicle 11 can be seen through the right door glass 121 from inside the vehicle 11.

[0036] 6 is provided in a location of the right side cover 58 that corresponds to the right side window 66. A transparent film 169 is provided to cover the opening 154, and the transparent film 169 is fixed to the right side cover 58 by ultrasonic welding. Therefore, when the vehicle cover set 10 is attached to the vehicle 11, the outside of the vehicle 11 can be seen from inside the vehicle 11 through the right side window 66.

[0037] As shown in FIG. 2, the portion of the right side cover 58 that covers the right front pillar 87 is fixed to the windshield 37 with adhesive tape 62. As shown in FIG. 6, a synthetic rubber rope 168 is attached to the lower edge of the right side cover 58. A plurality of hooks 67 are attached to the lower edge of the right side cover 58 along the front-to-rear direction A1. In the process of attaching the vehicle cover set 10 to the vehicle 11, the rope 168 is hung on the underside of the vehicle body, and the plurality of hooks 67 are each engaged with the underside of the vehicle body. As a result, the lower edge of the right side cover 58 covers the rocker panel of the vehicle body.

[0038] As shown in FIG. 2, the vehicle 11 has a right front fender 59. The right front fender 59 is disposed on the outside of the right front wheel 117. The right side cover 58 also serves to cover the right front fender 59. A right front arch cover 68 shown in FIG. 6 is attached by thermal welding to a portion of the right side cover 58 that corresponds to the arch portion of the right front fender 59. The right front arch cover 68 is made by bonding together multiple pieces of nonwoven fabric, with plastic reinforcing rods interposed between the multiple pieces of nonwoven fabric. In the process of attaching the vehicle cover set 10 to the vehicle 11, the right front arch cover 68 is folded back and pressed against the inner surface of the arch portion of the right front fender 59.

[0039] The vehicle 11 has a right rear fender 61, which is disposed on the outside of the right rear wheel 118. The right side cover 58 also serves to cover the right rear fender 61. A right rear arch cover 69 is attached by thermal welding to a portion of the right side cover 58 that corresponds to the arch portion of the right rear fender 61. The right rear arch cover 69 is made by bonding multiple pieces of nonwoven fabric together, with plastic reinforcing rods interposed between the multiple pieces of nonwoven fabric. In the process of attaching the vehicle cover set 10 to the vehicle 11, the right rear arch cover 69 is folded back and pressed against the inner surface of the arch portion of the right rear fender 61.

[0040] A right front overhanging piece 70 is integrally connected to the tip of the right side cover 58. The right front overhanging piece 70 is connected to the front cover 14 by thermal welding. The right front overhanging piece 70 covers the right end of the front panel, the right headlamp, the right turn signal lamp, etc. The right front overhanging piece 70 has two openings 71 and 72 shown in FIG. 6. The opening 71 is provided at a location corresponding to the right headlamp, and the opening 72 is provided at a location corresponding to the right turn signal lamp. A transparent film 73 is provided to cover each of the two openings 71 and 72. The transparent film 73 is fixed to the right front overhanging piece 70 by ultrasonic welding. Therefore, light from the right headlamp passes through the transparent film 73 and reaches the surroundings of the vehicle 11. Furthermore, the light from the right turn signal lamp can be seen from the surroundings of the vehicle 11.

[0041] A right rear overhanging piece 74 is integrally connected to the rear end of the right side cover 58. The right rear overhanging piece 74 is connected to the rear cover 45 by heat welding. The right rear overhanging piece 74 covers the rear end of the right rear fender 61 and the lamp. An opening 75 is provided in the right rear overhanging piece 74, and a transparent film 76 that covers the opening 75 is fixed by heat welding. Therefore, the light from the lamp covered by the transparent film 76 can be seen from around the vehicle 11.

[0042] A right step cover 77 is connected to the lower part of the right side cover 58 by heat welding. The right step cover 77 protrudes into the interior of the vehicle 11 and is provided so as to cover the right step of the vehicle body. The right step is opposed to the lower end of the right door 60 when the right door 60 is closed. The right step cover 77 is made of, for example, nonwoven fabric, and the edge of the right step cover 77 is folded back and fixed to the vehicle body.

[0043] A right center pillar cover 78 is connected by heat welding to the side edge of the right side cover 58 at a location corresponding to the right door 60. The right center pillar cover 78 is made of, for example, nonwoven fabric, and is attached so as to cover the front side of the right center pillar 63.

[0044] A display unit 82 is provided on the surface of the right door cover 42. A logo, brand name, etc. are printed on the display unit 82. The right door cover 42 also has a mirror hole 79. In the process of attaching the vehicle cover set 10 to the vehicle 11, an outer mirror (wing mirror) 80 is inserted into the mirror hole 79. An outer mirror cover 81 is connected to the right door cover 42. The outer mirror cover 81 is formed into a bag shape by bonding together multiple sheets of nonwoven fabric. The opening edge of the outer mirror cover 81 is fixed to the periphery of the mirror hole 79 by heat welding. In the process of attaching the vehicle cover set 10 to the vehicle 11, the outer mirror cover 81 covers the outer mirror 80.

[0045] (Left side cover) 1, 6, and 7 is an element that covers the left side of the vehicle 11, specifically, the painted surfaces of the left front fender 84, left door 13, left rear fender 86, left front pillar 187, left center pillar 88, left rear pillar 89, etc. The left side cover 83 is made of, for example, nonwoven fabric, and is connected to the front cover 14, roof cover 32, luggage door cover 44, and rear cover 45 by thermal welding. In addition, ends of belts 19 and 56 are fixed to the front end of the left side cover 83, and an end of belt 57 is connected to the rear end of the left side cover 83.

[0046] The left door 13 is provided to open and close an opening 151 of the vehicle 11. A worker can enter and exit the interior of the vehicle 11 through the opening 151. The left side cover 83 has a left door cover 43 at a location corresponding to the left door 13, and the periphery of the left door cover 43 is connected to the left side cover 83 with a fastener 90. The upper edge of the left door cover 43 is connected to the left side cover 83. An opening 92 is provided in the left door cover 43 at a location corresponding to the left door glass 91 of the left door 13. A transparent film 93 is provided to cover the opening 92, and the transparent film 93 is fixed to the left door cover 43 by ultrasonic welding.

[0047] An opening 94 is provided in the left side cover 83 at a location corresponding to the left side window 191. A transparent film 95 is provided to cover the opening 94, and the transparent film 95 is fixed to the left side cover 83 by ultrasonic welding. Therefore, when the vehicle cover set 10 is attached to the vehicle 11, people inside the vehicle 11 can see the outside of the vehicle 11 through the left side window 191.

[0048] The portion of the left side cover 83 that covers the left front pillar 187 is fixed to the windshield 37 with adhesive tape 96. In the process of attaching the vehicle cover set 10 to the vehicle 11, an operator presses the adhesive tape 96 with a sponge stick to make the adhesive tape 96 adhere to the windshield 37. As shown in FIG. 6 , a synthetic rubber rope 196 is attached to the lower edge of the left side cover 83. A plurality of hooks 97 are attached to the lower edge of the left side cover 83 along the fore-and-aft direction A1. In the process of attaching the vehicle cover set 10 to the vehicle 11, the rope 196 is hung on the underside of the vehicle body, and the plurality of hooks 97 are each engaged with the underside of the vehicle body. Therefore, the lower edge of the left side cover 83 covers the rocker panel of the vehicle body.

[0049] The left front fender 84 is located on the outside of the left front wheel 115 of the vehicle 11. The left side cover 83 also serves to cover the left front fender 84. A left front arch cover 98 is attached by heat welding to the left side cover 83 at a location that corresponds to the arch portion of the left front fender 84. The left front arch cover 98 is made by bonding together multiple pieces of nonwoven fabric, with plastic reinforcing rods interposed between the multiple pieces of nonwoven fabric. In the process of attaching the vehicle cover set 10 to the vehicle 11, the left front arch cover 98 is folded back and pressed against the inner surface of the arch portion of the left front fender 84.

[0050] The vehicle 11 has a left rear wheel 116, and the left rear fender 86 is located on the outside of the left rear wheel 116. A left rear arch cover 99 is attached by heat welding to the left side cover 83 at a location corresponding to the arch portion of the left rear fender 86. The left rear arch cover 99 is made by bonding multiple pieces of nonwoven fabric together, with plastic reinforcing rods interposed between the multiple pieces of nonwoven fabric. In the process of attaching the vehicle cover set 10 to the vehicle 11, the left rear arch cover 99 is folded back and pressed against the inner surface of the arch portion of the left rear fender 86.

[0051] A left front overhanging piece 100 is integrally connected to the tip of the left side cover 83. The left front overhanging piece 100 is connected to the front cover 14 by thermal welding. The left front overhanging piece 100 covers the left end of the front portion 15, the left headlamp, the left turn signal lamp, etc. The left front overhanging piece 100 has two openings 101 and 102. The opening 101 is provided at a location corresponding to the left headlamp, and the opening 102 is provided at a location corresponding to the left turn signal lamp. A transparent film 103 is provided to cover each of the two openings 101 and 102. The transparent film 103 is fixed to the left front overhanging piece 100 by ultrasonic welding. Therefore, when the vehicle cover set 10 is attached to the vehicle 11, light from the left headlamp passes through the transparent film 103 and reaches the surroundings of the vehicle 11. Furthermore, the light from the left turn signal lamp can be seen from the surroundings of the vehicle 11.

[0052] A left rear overhanging piece 104 is integrally connected to the rear end of the left side cover 83. The left rear overhanging piece 104 is connected to the luggage door cover 44 and the rear cover 45 by heat welding. When the vehicle cover set 10 is attached to the vehicle 11, the left rear overhanging piece 104 covers the rear end of the left rear fender 86 and the lamp. An opening 105 is provided in the left rear overhanging piece 104, and a transparent film 106 that covers the opening 105 is fixed to each of them by heat welding. Therefore, when the vehicle cover set 10 is attached to the vehicle 11, the light from the lamp covered by the transparent film 106 can be seen from around the vehicle 11.

[0053] A step cover 107 is connected to the lower part of the left side cover 83 by thermal welding. The left step cover 107 projects into the interior of the vehicle 11 and is provided so as to cover the left step of the vehicle body. The left step is opposed to the lower end of the left door 13 when the left door 13 is closed. The left step cover 107 is made of, for example, nonwoven fabric, and the edge of the left step cover 107 is folded back and fixed to the vehicle body.

[0054] A left center pillar cover 108 is connected by heat welding to the side edge of the left side cover 83 at a location corresponding to the left door 13. The left center pillar cover 108 is made of, for example, nonwoven fabric. During the process of attaching the vehicle cover set 10 to the vehicle 11, the left center pillar cover 108 covers the front side of the left center pillar 88.

[0055] A display unit 109 is provided on the surface of the left door cover 43. A logo, a brand name, etc. are printed on the display unit 109. The left door cover 43 also has a mirror hole 110. An outer mirror cover 112 is connected to the left door cover 43. The outer mirror cover 112 is formed into a bag shape by bonding together multiple sheets of nonwoven fabric. The opening edge of the outer mirror cover 112 is fixed to the periphery of the mirror hole 110 by heat welding. In the process of attaching the vehicle cover set 10 to the vehicle 11, the outer mirror (wing mirror) 111 is inserted into the mirror hole 110, and the outer mirror cover 112 covers the outer mirror 111.

[0056] An auxiliary cover 113 is attached to the left side cover 83 via a fastener. The auxiliary cover 113 is attached so as to cover an opening 114 provided in the left side cover 83. The opening 114 is provided in a position corresponding to the fuel lid and charging socket provided on the vehicle body.

[0057] (Effects of the embodiment) The vehicle cover set 10 of the present disclosure has the following effects: It can protect the painted surface of the vehicle 11. It can protect the exterior of the vehicle 11. The exterior includes various lamps, radiator grilles, emblems, various glass, etc. It can protect the vehicle 11 while it is being transported on a trailer or while the vehicle 11 is traveling. It protects the vehicle 11 from wind and sand and acid rain. It has a corrosion prevention function for the painted surface and exterior of the vehicle 11. It can protect the vehicle 11 from bird droppings (guano prevention). It can protect the painted surface and exterior of the vehicle 11 from sunburn due to sunlight. It can prevent surrounding objects from coming into contact with the vehicle 11 and causing scratches on the vehicle 11. It can contribute to improving the brand image of the manufacturer of the vehicle 11, the dealer of the vehicle 11, etc.

[0058] The vehicle cover set 10 has a functional design, and the vehicle 11 can be operated and driven with the vehicle cover set 10 attached to the vehicle 11. Specifically, because the windshield 37 is not covered with a cover or transparent film, the exterior of the vehicle 11 can be seen through the windshield 37 from inside the vehicle 11. The rear windshield 34 is covered with a transparent film 39. Therefore, the exterior of the vehicle 11 can be seen through the rear windshield 34 and the transparent film 39 from inside the vehicle 11. Furthermore, the exterior of the vehicle 11 and the outer mirrors 80, 111 can be seen from inside the vehicle 11 through the left door glass 91, the right door glass 121, and the transparent films 65, 93. Furthermore, various lamps, such as tail lamps, backup lamps, turn signal lamps, and brake lamps, can be seen from around the vehicle 11 to comply with traffic regulations and safety standards in various countries.

[0059] Furthermore, the right door cover 42 can be opened and closed relative to the right side cover 58, and the left door cover 43 can be opened and closed relative to the left side cover 83. Therefore, damage and peeling can be prevented at the portions of the right side cover 58 and the left side cover 83 that cover the right door 60 and the left door 13. Also, after opening the fastener 75 to open the right door cover 42 that covers the right door 60 and wrapping the right door cover 42 toward the roof 33, a fixing string, for example, a cable tie, can be passed through the retaining hole in the right hanging piece 40. Therefore, the right door cover 42 can be held open, and the right door 60 can be opened and closed.

[0060] Furthermore, the fastener 90 can be opened to open the left door cover 43 covering the left door 13, and after wrapping the left door cover 43 toward the roof 33 as shown in FIG. 8, the cable tie 120 can be passed through the retaining hole of the left hanging piece 41. Note that the left door 13 is omitted from FIG. 8 for convenience. As a result, the left door cover 43 can be held open and the left door 13 can be opened and closed. Furthermore, when the vehicle cover set 10 is attached to the vehicle 11 and the auxiliary cover 113 is opened, the fuel lid and charging socket can be viewed and operated from outside the vehicle cover set 10.

[0061] Furthermore, by hanging the belts 19, 57 on the underside of the vehicle 11, the force securing the vehicle cover set 10 to the vehicle 11 is increased. This prevents the vehicle cover set 10 from shifting position relative to the vehicle 11 or falling off the vehicle 11 due to wind while the vehicle 11 is traveling or being transported. Furthermore, the vehicle cover set 10 does not require double-sided tape or adhesive tape to be attached to the painted surface of the vehicle 11; instead, adhesive tape 36, 62, 96 is only attached to the windshield 37. This means that no glue residue remains on the painted surface of the vehicle 11, and polishing the painted surface is not required. This results in high work efficiency and minimizes increases in work costs.

[0062] Furthermore, the tips of the towing hooks are exposed to the outside of the front cover 14 and the outside of the rear cover 45. Therefore, when loading the vehicle 11 onto the bed of a trailer, the towing hooks and the bed can be connected with a rope to secure the vehicle 11 to the bed of the trailer.

[0063] The raw materials of the elements and parts used in the vehicle cover set 10 of the present disclosure must be inspected, and aging resistance (more than six months) is an important indicator. The nonwoven fabric must not affect the painted surface of the vehicle 11 and must not chemically react with the painted surface (see Florida's lighting test standards). In addition, wind tunnel testing (testing) was conducted on a vehicle 11 equipped with the vehicle cover set 10 of the present disclosure, and it was confirmed that no defects such as peeling or falling off of the covers occurred. The speed of the air flow generated in the wind tunnel testing, i.e., the range of wind speed, was 100 km / hr (27.8 m / s) to 160 km / hr (44.48 m / s).

[0064] Furthermore, ultrasonic welding technology is used to connect the nonwoven fabrics to each other and the nonwoven fabrics to the transparent film, achieving the objective of waterproofing and tear-resistant the entire vehicle cover set 10. The main processes in manufacturing the vehicle cover set 10 include measuring the vehicle specifications, drawing the shapes and dimensions of the various covers, cutting the nonwoven fabrics and transparent film, sewing the nonwoven fabrics, ultrasonically welding the nonwoven fabrics to each other and between the nonwoven fabrics and the transparent film, final assembly, inspection, packaging and boxing the vehicle cover set 10, etc. The adhesive tape used in this embodiment has adhesive strength (stickiness) sufficient to allow attachment and detachment to the vehicle 11. Therefore, the various covers and transparent films can be attached and detached to the vehicle 11.

[0065] (supplementary explanation) An example of the technical meaning of the matters disclosed in this embodiment is as follows. The vehicle cover set 10 is an example of a vehicle cover set. The right side cover 58, the left side cover 83, the front cover 14, the luggage door cover 44, and the rear cover 45 form a base cover. The right door cover 42 and the left door cover 43 are examples of door covers. The openings 150, 151 are examples of openings. The right hanging piece 40 and the left hanging piece 41 are examples of fasteners. The hood cover 21 is an example of a hood cover. The opening 114 is an example of a fuel lid opening and a socket opening. The auxiliary cover 113 is an example of a fuel lid cover and a socket cover. The belts 19, 57 are examples of belts.

[0066] The present embodiment is not limited to those disclosed using the drawings, and various modifications are possible within the scope of the present invention. For example, the shape, dimensions, and structure of the various covers included in the vehicle cover set 10 are designed according to the type, model, structure, specifications, etc. of the target vehicle. [Industrial Applicability]

[0067] The present disclosure can be used as a vehicle cover set for protecting the surface of a vehicle. [Explanation of symbols]

[0068] 10...vehicle cover set, 14...front cover, 19, 57...belt, 21...hood cover, 40...right hanging piece, 41...left hanging piece, 42...right door cover, 43...door cover, 44...luggage cover, 45...rear cover, 58...right side cover, 83...left side cover, 112...auxiliary cover, 114...opening, 150, 151...opening

Claims

1. A vehicle cover set that can be attached to and detached from a vehicle, a base cover that covers parts of the vehicle other than the doors; an opening provided in the base cover at a position corresponding to the door; a door cover attached to the base cover so as to be able to open and close the opening; A vehicle cover set comprising:

2. 2. The vehicle cover set according to claim 1, The vehicle cover set includes a fastener for fastening the door cover to the base cover when the door cover is in a state where the opening is open.

3. 2. The vehicle cover set according to claim 1, The vehicle cover set further includes a hood cover that is formed as a separate member from the base cover and that can be attached to and detached from the hood of the vehicle.

4. 2. The vehicle cover set according to claim 1, The base cover is a fuel lid opening provided at a location corresponding to a fuel lid provided on the vehicle; a fuel lid cover connected to the base cover and capable of opening and closing the fuel lid opening; The vehicle cover set further comprises:

5. 2. A vehicle cover set according to claim 1, The base cover is a socket opening provided at a location corresponding to a charging socket provided in the vehicle; a socket cover connected to the base cover and adapted to open and close the socket opening; The vehicle cover set further comprises:

6. 2. A vehicle cover set according to claim 1, The vehicle cover set, wherein the base cover further has a belt that is hung on the underside of the vehicle.

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