Vehicle waterproof cover

Abstract

This device provides equipment to prevent vehicles from being submerged in the event of a tsunami or inland flood. [Solution] A waterproof vehicle cover that covers the lower part of a vehicle in a drawstring shape, comprising a bottom portion corresponding to the bottom of the vehicle, a front portion corresponding to the front of the vehicle, a rear portion corresponding to the rear of the vehicle, and two side portions corresponding to the left and right sides of the vehicle, wherein the two side portions are fastened together by an overlay belt that goes over the top of the vehicle to enclose the lower part of the vehicle, and the waterproof vehicle cover generates buoyancy when the vehicle is floating in water, with the portion placed in the water being in close contact with the vehicle, wherein the waterproof vehicle cover has an openable and closable middle door located near the midpoint between the front portion and the rear portion, and the rear portion is closed by an opening and closing belt provided near the middle door and connected to the rear portion.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a vehicle waterproof cover for providing evacuation facilities against tsunamis and high tides.

Background Art

[0002] In recent years, large earthquakes have frequently occurred all over the world. Also, due to the influence of global warming, high tides accompanied by powerful typhoons and hurricanes also cause great damage. A high tide is a phenomenon in which the height of the sea surface becomes abnormally higher than usual due to strong winds and changes in air pressure caused by typhoons and low-pressure systems, and is also called "wind-driven tsunami" or "violent wind-driven tsunami". In contrast, a "tsunami" is also called "earthquake tsunami". <​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​It is said that the first wave will arrive within approximately 30 minutes. Moreover, the tsunami will be several times that height. It is also said that they can migrate inland to areas of high sea level.

[0006] Therefore, in the event of an earthquake, not only people in coastal areas but also those adjacent to the coast People in areas with relatively low elevations anticipated the arrival of a tsunami and took action within a short time. It is necessary to evacuate to the highest possible ground. However, the elderly and patients hospitalized in hospitals, etc. Adults, young children in daycare centers or elementary schools, etc., should be able to move away from the coast on their own in a short amount of time. It is difficult to evacuate to higher ground, and the more people there are, the more difficult evacuation becomes. Problems arise such as the time required to do so becoming longer. Also, if there is no high ground nearby, Not only vulnerable people such as the elderly, children, and the sick, but even adults can be killed in a short time by the tsunami. It will become difficult to escape.

[0007] In order to secure a safe place in a short time, provide safe facilities during that short time. To prevent being swallowed by waves and also to prevent being pulled into the sea by the receding waves of a tsunami. A technology has been proposed. Also, in recent years, inland flooding has been frequent due to torrential rains, so A solution to this problem is needed.

[0008] Patent Document 1 describes a tsunami capsule that is spherical and equipped with chairs and beds inside. This is disclosed. Furthermore, Patent Document 2 describes how a spherical shape is supported by a gimbal structure to improve stability during rotation. It has been disclosed that this will be ensured.

[0009] Patent Document 3 describes a tsunami shelter that is movable vertically and sandwiched between steel guides in the event of a tsunami. Sometimes, techniques have been revealed to rescue people inside by moving onto the guide. , Patent Document 4 discloses an invention of using a ship connected to piles indicated on the ground as a tsunami shelter that can accommodate a large number of people. For evacuating patients and the elderly from tsunamis and high tides, the movement from the usual living place to the evacuation facility becomes a major problem. To reduce the movement time, the evacuation facility may be prepared near the usual living place, but it is often difficult to secure the installation location of the evacuation facility.

[0010] In addition, there is also a problem that a considerable cost burden is incurred for preparing the evacuation facility.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

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Patent Document 1

Patent Document 2

Patent Document 3

Patent Document 4

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0012] As described above, it is required to prepare an evacuation facility for countermeasures against tsunamis, high tides, and inland water flooding near the usual living place.

[0013] Therefore, the inventors focused on the fact that vehicles such as automobiles are used when evacuating patients and the elderly, and conducted research and development aiming to realize a measure that can use the vehicle itself as an evacuation facility. As a result, a vehicle waterproof cover that can use a vehicle as an evacuation facility for tsunamis and high tides with a simple configuration. [[ID=�3]] ​​​​​​The present invention has been completed.

[0014] An object of the present invention is to provide a vehicle waterproof cover that can be used as a refuge facility for a vehicle against tsunamis, high tides, or inland water inundation.

Means for Solving the Problem

[0015] The invention described in claim 1 is a vehicle waterproof cover that covers the lower part of a vehicle in a bag-like shape, and includes a bottom surface portion corresponding to the bottom of the vehicle, a front surface portion corresponding to the front of the vehicle, a rear surface portion corresponding to the rear of the vehicle, and two side surface portions corresponding to the left and right sides of the vehicle. The two side surface portions are connected by an overhanging belt that hangs over the upper part of the vehicle to wrap the lower part of the vehicle. When the vehicle is floating in water, the portion placed in the water is substantially in close contact with the vehicle to generate buoyancy. The vehicle waterproof cover has an opening / closing middle door near the middle between the front surface portion and the rear surface portion, and is characterized in that the rear surface portion is closed by an opening / closing belt connected to the rear surface portion provided near the middle door.

[0016] Since it has an opening / closing middle door, the vehicle waterproof cover can be kept in a substantially box-shaped configuration in the standby state, and the rear surface portion is closed in conjunction with the opening of the middle door toward the front surface portion, so that the time for covering the vehicle can be shortened.

[0017] The invention described in claim 2 is the vehicle waterproof cover according to claim 1, characterized in that a positioning mark is provided on a wheel storage portion of the vehicle where the wheels of the bottom surface portion ride, the wheel storage portion has a margin that allows the wheels to protrude downward, and the side surface portion is configured to have a margin that allows the door to be opened and closed.

[0018] In this invention, when the vehicle is floating in water, each of the surfaces placed in the water adheres substantially to the vehicle, providing waterproofing. The wheel storage section on the bottom surface of the vehicle waterproof cover, which corresponds to the vehicle's wheels, has enough clearance for the wheels to protrude downwards, so that no excessive tension is applied to the vehicle waterproof cover. Furthermore, the wheels protrude significantly downwards from the bottom of the vehicle in the water, creating a stabilizer function for the floating vehicle. In addition, the side sections have enough clearance to allow the doors to be opened and closed, so it is possible to enter and exit the vehicle as needed.

[0019] The invention described in claim 3 is a vehicle waterproof cover according to claim 2, characterized in that the wheel storage portion is formed in a bag shape.

[0020] Since the wheel storage section 16 is formed in a bag shape, the vehicle's wheels are easily covered by the vehicle's waterproof cover.

[0021] The invention described in claim 4 is a vehicle waterproof cover according to claim 2, characterized in that the excess portion of the side portion is made of bellows.

[0022] In this invention, the excess portion is made up of a bellows 15, which helps to ensure that the waterproof cover adheres tightly to the vehicle and solves the problem of opening and closing the door.

[0023] The invention described in claim 5 is a vehicle waterproof cover according to claim 4, characterized in that the bellows are held in place by a flat fastener when not in use.

[0024] In this invention, the bellows 15 is held in place by a flat fastener when not in use, making it easier to handle the waterproof cover when storing it.

[0025] The invention described in claim 6 is a vehicle waterproof cover according to claim 5, characterized in that it has a pull-in member that pulls the excess length of the side portion of the vehicle waterproof cover or the circumferential belt towards the front or rear of the vehicle.

[0026] In this invention, since there is a pulling member 30 that pulls the excess length of the vehicle waterproof cover on the side or the circumferential belt towards the front or rear of the vehicle, the sagging of the side portion is reduced and the aesthetic appearance is improved.

[0027] The invention described in claim 7 is a vehicle waterproof cover according to claim 5, characterized in that the belt is an elastic body or an elastic body connected to a non-elastic body.

[0028] In the present invention, the belt is an elastic body or a combination of an elastic body and an inelastic body. This prevents the belt from loosening, allowing the vehicle's waterproof cover to be attached to the vehicle in a nearly tight seal.

[0029] The invention described in claim 8 is a vehicle waterproof cover according to claim 7, characterized in that it has a support that connects the left and right side portions beyond the top of the vehicle.

[0030] Since it has a support (suspender) 20 that connects the left and right side sections over the top of the vehicle, the work of attaching the belt over the top of the vehicle can be made more efficient.

[0031] The invention described in claim 9 is a vehicle waterproof cover according to claim 7, characterized in that the vehicle waterproof cover comprises at least one of Hypalon®, polyester, nylon®, Gore-Tex®, or aramid fiber impregnated with polyvinyl chloride.

[0032] In the present invention, the vehicle waterproof cover contains at least one of the following: Hypalon®, polyester, nylon®, Gore-Tex®, or aramid fiber impregnated or coated with polyvinyl chloride, thereby realizing a vehicle waterproof cover that is highly waterproof and tear-resistant.

[0033] The invention described in claim 10 is a vehicle waterproof cover according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that it has a locking part for locking to the outside or a top cover that covers the upper part of the vehicle.

[0034] Since it has a locking part that secures to the outside or a top cover that covers the top of the vehicle, it can stabilize the position of the vehicle when it floats on water, and it can prevent the vehicle from getting wet due to rain, etc., and prevent water from entering between the vehicle and the vehicle waterproof cover. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0035] [Figure 1] (A) is an upward perspective view and (B) is a downward perspective view showing the vehicle fitted with a waterproof vehicle cover. [Figure 2] (A) is an explanatory diagram of the vehicle waterproof cover with the middle door closed, and (B) is an explanatory diagram of the vehicle waterproof cover with the middle door open towards the front. [Figure 3] (A) This is an explanatory diagram of the vehicle waterproof cover when the vehicle is completely inside it. (B) This is an explanatory diagram of the guide mirror 17 that guides the vehicle when it is placed inside the vehicle waterproof cover. [Figure 4] (A) An explanatory diagram showing the state with the middle door closed before the vehicle enters the vehicle waterproof cover 10, and (B) an explanatory diagram showing the state with the vehicle pushing open the middle door. [Figure 5] (A) A diagram illustrating the state in which the vehicle is fully driven into the vehicle waterproof cover 10 and the rear section 3 is almost closed, and (B) a diagram illustrating the state in which the vehicle waterproof cover is attached using the top belt 12. [Figure 6] This diagram illustrates the vehicle waterproof cover in three states: (A) secured to a pillar in the parking lot, (B) secured to a peg driven into the ground, and (C) with the top cover in place. [Figure 7] This diagram illustrates the process of driving a vehicle onto a vehicle waterproof cover, showing (A) the vehicle before driving in and (B) the vehicle covered by the vehicle waterproof cover. (C) This diagram shows the vehicle waterproof cover with the support parts (suspenders) 20 attached. [Figure 8] (A) Diagram illustrating the state of a vehicle on land, and (B) Diagram illustrating the state of a vehicle on water. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0036] Figure 1 shows a perspective view of the vehicle waterproof cover according to the present invention. The vehicle waterproof cover consists of a bottom portion 1 corresponding to the bottom of the vehicle, a front portion 2 corresponding to the front of the vehicle, a rear portion 3 corresponding to the rear of the vehicle, and side portions 4 and 5 corresponding to the sides of the vehicle. Each of the above portions is connected to the others in a watertight manner, and in order to reduce the number of connections, it is preferable to manufacture it by cutting it from a single sheet. The connections are made watertight by fusion, adhesive, etc., to prevent water leakage. In addition, triangular portions 13 are provided at the connections between the side portion and the front portion and the rear portion so that the cover can be spread flat on the ground. Furthermore, the right side portion 5 of the vehicle has a bellows portion 18 so that the door can be opened and closed and passengers can get in and out after the vehicle waterproof cover is attached to the vehicle, and it is preferable to hold it in place with a flat fastener when not in use.

[0037] Figure 1(B) shows the vehicle equipped with a bag-shaped wheel storage section 16 on the bottom surface, allowing the wheels to move into the water. Due to the clearance provided by the wheel storage section 16, when the vehicle with the waterproof cover attached is placed in the water, the wheels enter the wheel storage section 16, and the bottom surface other than the wheel storage section 16 is in close contact with the bottom surface of the vehicle. The wheel storage section 16 protruding into the water acts as a stabilizer. The front door portion of the side sections 4 and 5 is made into a bellows 18 to facilitate boarding and alighting.

[0038] Figures 2 and 3 show a vehicle waterproof cover having a middle door 15 located approximately midway between the front section 2 and the rear section 3. The middle door 15 is connected to and supports both sides. Figure 2(A) shows the rear section 5 of the vehicle waterproof cover 10 being tilted horizontally before enclosing the vehicle, preparing it in a state where the vehicle can easily enter the roughly box-shaped vehicle waterproof cover. In the prepared state, the middle door is closed.

[0039] When a vehicle enters, the middle door 15 opens towards the front, and at the same time, the opening / closing belt 19 begins to move in the direction of closing the rear section 5.

[0040] Figure 3(A) shows the state of the vehicle protection cover when the vehicle is fully inside the vehicle protection cover 10. The middle door 15 is aligned with the side sections 4 and 5, and the opening and closing belt 19 provided near the middle door 15 raises the rear section 3, so that the lower part of the vehicle is covered.

[0041] Figure 3(B) shows a guide mirror 17 installed as a marker when a vehicle enters the vehicle waterproof cover. The guide mirror 17 makes it easier for the vehicle to enter the vehicle waterproof cover. Also, the tire position

[0042] Figure 4(A) shows the vehicle just before it enters the vehicle waterproof cover, and Figure 4(B) shows the vehicle hitting the middle door 15 and pushing the middle door 15 open in two directions on the front.

[0043] Figure 4(B) shows the vehicle entering the vehicle waterproof cover and pushing open the middle door 15 in two directions on the front.

[0044] Figure 5(A) shows the vehicle 100 in the vehicle waterproof cover 10. Figure 5(B) shows the vehicle with the overlay belt 12 connected to the vehicle waterproof cover attached to the vehicle. The rear section 3 is formed by a box-shaped vehicle waterproof cover with a circumferential belt 9 that goes around the side sections 4, 5 and the front section 2.

[0045] Near the top edge of the vehicle waterproof cover, there are multiple loops for the overhanging belt (belt) that pull the vehicle waterproof cover upwards so that it covers the underside of the vehicle. By passing the overhanging belt (belt) 12 through the loops and pulling the string from the right side through the left window of the vehicle, the right side is lifted. By pulling the string from the left side through the right window of the vehicle, the left side is lifted.

[0046] Multiple belt loops are provided near the upper edge of the vehicle waterproof cover. It is also preferable to provide belt holes in designated locations near the upper edge of the vehicle waterproof cover, allowing the middle portion of the belt to be pulled through from inside the vehicle. By passing the belt through these holes and tightening it, the lower part of the vehicle is covered by the vehicle waterproof cover in a drawstring-like manner. The optimal drawstring state can be achieved by adjusting the length of the belt by pulling it through the belt holes into the vehicle. Furthermore, using elastic rubber or a combination of rubber and non-elastic nylon for the belt, in addition to lashing belts used for securing cargo, allows for easy reduction of the gap between the vehicle waterproof cover and the vehicle, thereby increasing the degree of contact between the vehicle waterproof cover and the vehicle.

[0047] The belt may have elastic material woven into a portion of the upper edge of the vehicle waterproof cover. For example, rubber may be woven into the upper edges of the front and rear sections, and the belt may be passed through the left and right sides, with the length adjusted by pulling the belt through from inside the vehicle. The ends of the belt may also be fastened together with the material of the vehicle waterproof cover using eyelets or similar fasteners, or secured to the belt loops using carabiners.

[0048] The vehicle waterproof cover of the present invention is provided with a pulling member 30 in Figure 5(B) that pulls in the excess length of the circumferential belt 9 or the front part 2, side parts 4, 5, and rear part 3 of the vehicle in order to adhere closely to the vehicle body underwater. By adjusting the pulling member 30, the excess length of the circumferential belt 9 or the side parts can be pulled in, improving the degree of adhesion of the vehicle waterproof cover to the vehicle and improving its appearance.

[0049] Figure 6(A) shows the vehicle waterproof cover 10 secured to a parking lot pillar, and Figure 6(B) shows the vehicle waterproof cover secured to a peg driven into the ground. It is also preferable to provide a cushioning member around the vehicle waterproof cover to prevent collision with floating objects or structures.

[0050] By providing a top cover 300 that covers the top of the vehicle, it is possible to prevent the vehicle from getting wet and to prevent water from entering between the vehicle and the vehicle waterproof cover.

[0051] Figure 7(A) shows another embodiment of the vehicle waterproof cover. Figure 7(A) shows how to place a vehicle on the vehicle waterproof cover. In Figure 7(A), the vehicle is driven onto the vehicle waterproof cover, aiming for the positioning marks 11 marked on the vehicle storage area. The vehicle's wheels rest on the wheel storage area 16. The vehicle is then wrapped in the vehicle waterproof cover in a drawstring fashion.

[0052] Near the top edge of the vehicle waterproof cover, there are multiple loops for the overhanging belt (belt) that pull the vehicle waterproof cover upwards so that it covers the underside of the vehicle. By passing the overhanging belt (belt) 12 through the loops and pulling the string from the right side through the left window of the vehicle, the right side is lifted. By pulling the string from the left side through the right window of the vehicle, the left side is lifted.

[0053] Multiple belt loops are provided near the upper edge of the vehicle waterproof cover. It is also preferable to provide belt holes in designated locations near the upper edge of the vehicle waterproof cover, allowing the middle portion of the belt to be pulled through from inside the vehicle. By passing the belt through these holes and tightening it, the lower part of the vehicle is covered by the vehicle waterproof cover in a drawstring-like manner. The optimal drawstring state can be achieved by adjusting the length of the belt by pulling it through the belt holes into the vehicle. Furthermore, using elastic rubber or a combination of rubber and non-elastic nylon for the belt, in addition to lashing belts used for securing cargo, allows for easy reduction of the gap between the vehicle waterproof cover and the vehicle, thereby increasing the degree of contact between the vehicle waterproof cover and the vehicle.

[0054] The belt may have elastic material woven into a portion of the upper edge of the vehicle waterproof cover. For example, rubber may be woven into the upper edges of the front and rear sections, and the belt may be passed through the left and right sides, with the length adjusted by pulling the belt through from inside the vehicle. The ends of the belt may also be fastened together with the material of the vehicle waterproof cover using eyelets or similar fasteners, or secured to the belt loops using carabiners.

[0055] Figure 7(C) shows how support members (suspenders) 20, which support the rise of the vehicle waterproof cover, are erected on the side sections 4 and 5. Temporarily securing the belt to these support members 20 when attaching it makes belt attachment easier.

[0056] For vehicle waterproof covers, aramid fibers are used when strength is required, and polyvinyl chloride is impregnated or coated for waterproofing. Materials used in rubber boats, such as Hypalon®, polyester, nylon®, Gore-Tex®, and Ecostron®, can also be used. It is also preferable to thicken the part of the vehicle waterproof cover that receives pressure between the ground and the wheels, or to reinforce it with other materials.

[0057] Figure 8 shows a vehicle with its lower part covered in a drawstring-like manner by the vehicle waterproof cover 10 of the present invention. Figure 8(A) shows the vehicle when it is on the ground, and the vehicle waterproof cover 10 has a gap between it and the vehicle. In this state, the vehicle's tires are in contact with the ground and supporting the weight of the vehicle. The folded portion of the vehicle waterproof cover between the front and rear wheels provides enough clearance for the vehicle waterproof cover to adhere tightly to the bottom of the vehicle when submerged in water.

[0058] Figure 8(B) shows a vehicle placed in water, with its lower part covered in a drawstring-like waterproof cover. In water, the entire vehicle body experiences buoyancy, so the wheels, which previously supported the vehicle's weight, no longer support it and move downwards. This movement is typically 10-20 cm. The bottom surface of the waterproof cover is sufficiently larger than the bottom area of ​​the vehicle's chassis, so the water pressure causes each surface of the waterproof cover submerged in water to conform to the vehicle's shape, and areas other than those where components that create gaps between the cover and the vehicle are placed are pressed against the vehicle, resulting in a nearly airtight seal and a waterproof state. Assuming a vehicle bottom area of ​​8 square meters, 20-30 cm submerging in water generates a buoyancy of 1.6-2.4 tons. The water surface is usually around the location of the vehicle's bumper. The wheels protruding from the bottom of the vehicle body act as stabilizers in the water.

[0059] Although embodiments of the present invention have been described above with reference to the drawings, the specific configuration is not limited to these embodiments, and any modifications that do not depart from the spirit of the present invention, even if added, are included within the scope of the present invention. [Explanation of symbols]

[0060] 1. Bottom surface of the vehicle waterproof cover 2. Front part of the vehicle waterproof cover 3. Rear section of the vehicle waterproof cover 4, 5 Side parts of the vehicle waterproof cover 9-lap belt 15. Entrance / exit area (bellows) 10 Vehicle Waterproof Cover 11 Positioning marks for the wheel storage area 12. Overlapping belt 13 Triangle 16 Wheel storage compartment 17 Guide mirror 18 bellows 19 Opening and closing belt 20 Support members (suspenders) 30 Pulling member 100 vehicles

Claims

1. In a vehicle waterproof cover that covers the underside of a vehicle in a drawstring-like manner, A bottom portion corresponding to the bottom of the vehicle, a front portion corresponding to the front of the vehicle, and the vehicle It comprises a rear section corresponding to the rear and two side sections corresponding to the left and right sides of the vehicle, The two side panels are connected by an overlay belt that goes over the top of the vehicle, and the lower part of the vehicle is wrapped around it. A vehicle waterproof cover that, when the vehicle is floating in water, has a portion placed in the water that adheres substantially to the vehicle and generates buoyancy, A vehicle waterproof cover characterized by having an openable and closable middle door located near the midpoint between the front portion and the rear portion, and the rear portion being closed by an opening and closing belt connected to the rear portion and provided near the middle door.

2. The vehicle waterproof cover according to claim 1, characterized in that a position mark is provided on the wheel storage portion on the bottom surface on which the vehicle's wheels are mounted, the wheel storage portion has enough clearance for the wheels to protrude downward, and the side portion has enough clearance to allow the doors to be opened and closed.

3. The vehicle waterproof cover according to claim 2, characterized in that the wheel storage section is formed in a bag shape.

4. The vehicle waterproof cover according to claim 2, characterized in that the aforementioned excess portion is made of bellows.

5. The vehicle waterproof cover according to claim 4, characterized in that the bellows are held in place by a flat fastener when the vehicle door is closed.

6. The vehicle waterproof cover according to claim 5, further characterized by having a pull-in member for pulling the excess length or circumferential belt of the side portion and the rear portion of the vehicle waterproof cover towards the front or rear of the vehicle.

7. The vehicle waterproof cover according to claim 1, characterized in that the belt is an elastic body or a combination of an elastic body and a non-elastic body.

8. The vehicle waterproof cover according to claim 7, characterized in that it has a support that connects the left and right side portions beyond the top of the vehicle.

9. The vehicle waterproof cover according to claim 8, characterized in that the vehicle waterproof cover comprises at least one of Hypalon®, polyester, nylon®, Gore-Tex®, or aramid fiber impregnated with polyvinyl chloride.

10. A vehicle waterproof cover according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized by having a locking part for locking to the outside or a top cover that covers the upper part of the vehicle.

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