Vehicle waterproof cover

Abstract

We provide waterproof vehicle covers that can be used to protect vehicles from inland flooding and tsunami inundation. [Solution] A waterproof vehicle cover having a bottom cover that covers the lower part of the vehicle in a drawstring shape, The bottom cover is composed of at least 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. A vehicle waterproof cover that generates buoyancy when the vehicle is floating in water, with the portion of the bottom cover placed in water being in close contact with the vehicle, This is a vehicle waterproof cover in which a belt that is hung over the top of the vehicle connects the ends of the bottom cover located at the opposite position.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a vehicle waterproof cover that provides means for preventing a vehicle from being flooded due to inland water inundation and tsunamis associated with typhoons and guerrilla heavy rains.

Background Art

[0002] In recent years, inland water inundation in urban areas and residential areas due to large typhoons and concentrated heavy rains in specific regions has occurred frequently, and there have also been inundation damages caused by tsunamis associated with earthquakes, so countermeasures against these are desired.

[0003] In Patent Document 1, an administrative disclosure system for providing warning information for predicting damages caused by large typhoons and concentrated heavy rains in specific regions is disclosed. Although such a system can enable one to know in advance the risk of inland water inundation, there is a problem that the means for preventing damage caused by specific vehicle inundation is left to the individual's responsibility.

[0004] As a tsunami countermeasure, Patent Document 2 discloses a tsunami capsule in which a spherical capsule is equipped with chairs and beds inside. Further, Patent Document 3 discloses that a sphere is supported by a gimbal structure to ensure stability during rotation.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

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Patent Document 1

Patent Document 2

Patent Document 3

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0006] As described above, vehicle owners are required to prepare countermeasures for inland water inundation and tsunamis.

[0007] Therefore, the inventors conducted research and development with the aim of realizing a measure to prevent damage to vehicles caused by flooding. As a result, they succeeded in inventing a vehicle waterproof cover that can be used as a means of protecting vehicles from inland flooding with a simple structure.

[0008] The present invention aims to provide a waterproof vehicle cover for use as a countermeasure against inland flooding and tsunamis. [Means for solving the problem]

[0009] The invention described in claim 1 is a vehicle waterproof cover having a bottom cover that covers the lower part of the vehicle in a drawstring shape, The bottom cover is composed of at least 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. A vehicle waterproof cover that generates buoyancy when the vehicle is floating in water, with the portion of the bottom cover placed in water being in close contact with the vehicle, This vehicle waterproof cover is characterized in that a belt that is hung over the top of the vehicle connects the ends of the bottom cover which are located opposite each other.

[0010] Since the belt that is placed over the top of the vehicle connects the ends of the bottom cover which are in the opposite position, the stability of the bottom cover's attachment against stress in water can be improved.

[0011] The vehicle waterproof cover of the present invention is the vehicle waterproof cover according to claim 1, characterized in that the vehicle waterproof cover further has a belt holder placed on the upper part of the vehicle, and the belt holder is connected to the bottom cover by a belt.

[0012] The vehicle waterproof cover of the present invention has a belt holder placed on top of the vehicle, and the belt holder is connected to the bottom cover by a belt, thus eliminating the need to pass the belt from one opposing part of the vehicle to another over the top, and thus shortening the time required to install the vehicle waterproof cover.

[0013] The present invention is a vehicle waterproof cover according to claim 2, characterized in that a belt pre-connected to the belt holder is hung down toward the bottom cover and connected to the bottom cover.

[0014] Since the belt, which is pre-attached to the belt holder, hangs down toward the bottom cover, the process of connecting the belt cover and the bottom cover is simplified.

[0015] The present invention is a vehicle waterproof cover according to claim 3, characterized in that the triangular portion of the vehicle waterproof cover, which is rectangular in plan view, corresponding to the corner of the vehicle, is folded between the front portion and / or the rear portion of the vehicle at the front and / or rear of the vehicle.

[0016] In this invention, the triangular portions of the rectangular vehicle waterproof cover, which are rectangular in plan view, corresponding to the corners of the vehicle, are folded between the front portion and the rear portion of the vehicle at the front and / or rear of the vehicle, thus maintaining an aesthetically pleasing appearance. Rectangular sheets are readily available.

[0017] The present invention is a vehicle waterproof cover according to claim 4, characterized in that the side portion A of the triangular portion and the vertex B of the front portion and / or the rear portion are configured to be easily connected.

[0018] In the front and / or rear portions, the side portion A of the triangular portion and the vertex B of the front and / or rear portion are configured to be easily connected, making it easier to attach the waterproof cover to the vehicle.

[0019] The present invention is a vehicle waterproof cover according to claim 4, characterized in that it has a coupling means for coupling the left and right front triangular portions A on the front and / or rear of the vehicle.

[0020] Since it has coupling means for coupling the A parts of the left and right front triangular parts at the front part or / and the rear part of the vehicle, the adhesion of the side part to the vehicle can be improved.

[0021] The present invention is a vehicle waterproof cover according to claim 6, characterized in that it has sagging below the side part.

[0022] Since it has sagging below the side part, the protrusion of the tire can be accommodated without difficulty when the vehicle is in a state of being used in water.

[0023] The present invention is a vehicle waterproof cover according to claim 1, characterized in that positioning marks are provided on the wheel housing part of the vehicle on the bottom part where the wheels of the vehicle rest.

[0024] Since positioning marks are provided on the wheel housing part of the vehicle on the bottom part where the wheels of the vehicle rest, it becomes easy to accurately drive the vehicle onto the waterproof cover.

[0025] The present invention is a vehicle waterproof cover according to claim 10, characterized in that it has shock-absorbing members (collision protectors) at the corner parts or / and the parts corresponding to the flat surfaces of the vehicle.

[0026] Since it has shock-absorbing members (collision protectors) at the corner parts or / and the parts corresponding to the flat surfaces of the vehicle, the shock to the vehicle can be alleviated.

[0027] The present invention 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.

[0028] Since it has a locking part for locking to the outside, floating of the vehicle can be prevented.

[0029] The present invention is a vehicle waterproof cover according to claim 8, characterized in that the vehicle waterproof cover includes at least one of the following: Hypalon®, polyester, nylon®, Gore-Tex®, aramid fiber impregnated with polyvinyl chloride, or a synthetic resin film sandwiching both sides of a polyester fiber fabric.

[0030] In the present invention, the vehicle waterproof cover includes at least one of the following: Hypalon®, polyester, nylon®, Gore-Tex®, aramid fiber impregnated with polyvinyl chloride, or a synthetic resin film sandwiching both sides of a polyester fiber fabric, thereby realizing a vehicle waterproof cover that is highly waterproof and tear-resistant.

[0031] The present invention relates to a vehicle waterproof cover as described in claim 4, wherein the triangular portion A and B are connected, the mountain-folded portion C and D are folded towards the vehicle, the left and right portions A and A are connected at the front and rear portions, and the raised end of the vehicle waterproof cover is connected to the belt holder which rests on the vehicle with a belt.

[0032] In the vehicle waterproof cover described in claim 4, the triangular parts A and B are connected, the mountain-folded parts C and D are folded towards the vehicle, the left and right parts A and D are connected at the front and rear sections, and the ends of the raised vehicle waterproof cover are connected to the belt holder that rests on the vehicle with a belt, so that the vehicle waterproof cover can be easily attached to the vehicle. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0033] [Figure 1] This is a plan view of the vehicle's waterproof cover. [Figure 2] This is an explanatory diagram showing a vehicle inside a waterproof vehicle cover. [Figure 3] This is an explanatory diagram for folding the triangular section of the vehicle waterproof cover. [Figure 4] This is an explanatory diagram showing a vehicle with its waterproof cover fully installed. [Figure 5](A) An explanatory diagram showing impact-absorbing members (collision protectors) attached to the four corners of a vehicle, and (B) An explanatory diagram showing an example of the use of an anti-flow belt. [Figure 6] (A) Diagram illustrating the clearance when a waterproof cover is attached to the vehicle on land, and (B) Diagram illustrating the vehicle's appearance underwater. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0034] Figure 1 shows a plan view of the vehicle waterproof cover according to the present invention. Since it is rectangular in plan view, the components are easily available. The vehicle waterproof cover has 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, and constitutes a bottom cover. The remaining portions at the four corners, excluding the rectangular base portion 1, the front portion 2 corresponding to the front of the vehicle, the rear portion 3 corresponding to the rear of the vehicle, and the side portions 4 and 5 corresponding to the sides of the vehicle, are designated as triangular portions as they become triangular through folding as described later. Each of the above portions is connected to the others in a watertight manner, and it is preferable to manufacture it from a single sheet in order to reduce the number of connections. If multiple components are connected, the connections should be made watertight by fusion, adhesive, etc., to prevent water leakage. In addition, triangular portions 13, enclosed by dotted lines, are provided at the connection points between the side portions 4 and 5 and the front portion 2 and rear portion 3 so that the cover can be spread flat on the ground. Furthermore, on the right side portion 5 of the vehicle, a bellows-like slack can be provided so that the door can be opened and closed after the vehicle waterproof cover is attached to the vehicle, allowing for boarding and alighting. It is preferable to secure this with a flat fastener when not in use. The slack also serves as clearance to cover the protrusion of the wheels in water as shown in Figure 7(A).

[0035] In the central part of Figure 1, positioning marks 11 are provided to guide the vehicle's wheels, and the vehicle enters the vehicle waterproof cover from the left side of Figure 1, with its wheels aligning with the positioning marks 11.

[0036] Figure 2 shows the vehicle 100 in the vehicle waterproof cover 10. The occupants park the vehicle in this position and install the vehicle waterproof cover. The installation process involves tying the upper end of the vehicle waterproof cover, which covers the underside of the vehicle, with a belt 12 that passes over the vehicle to create a drawstring. Tightening with the belt improves the degree of contact of the bottom cover with the vehicle and enhances its durability against stress in water. Magnets could also be used to attach the bottom cover to the vehicle, but there is a risk of them coming off due to stress in water, making the belt superior.

[0037] To simplify the installation process, the belt holder 21 can be mounted on top of the vehicle, and the belt can be hung from the belt holder and connected to the bottom cover.

[0038] By pre-attaching the belt that hangs down to the belt holder, and then placing the belt holder on top of the vehicle and connecting the hanging belt to the bottom cover, the installation process can be simplified.

[0039] When connecting the mounted belt holder 21 and the bottom cover with the belt 12 which will serve as the overlay belt, the procedure for installation may involve connecting the front, rear, and side sections to the belt holder in that order. However, it has been found that it is preferable to start by handling the triangular section as shown below.

[0040] The folding of the triangular section shown in Figure 3 is indicated using the symbols A, B, C, and D in the unfolded diagram 133 enclosed by a dotted square. When A and B of the left and right triangular sections 131 and 132, enclosed by dotted circles, are joined and the part connecting C and D is folded in a mountain fold, a mountain fold is made on the vehicle side. Then, by joining A and B of the triangular sections 131 and 132, the side sections 4 and 5, which are extensions of C-A, and the front section 2 and / or rear section 3, which are extensions of C-B, are raised.

[0041] Here, if parts A and B are configured to be easily connected to each other, the installation of the vehicle waterproof cover can be simplified. Suitable examples of easily connected configurations include flat fasteners and hooks.

[0042] Next, the left and right A-A of the vehicle waterproof cover are connected with a belt to reduce the distance. In addition to a lashing belt, an elastic material such as rubber is also suitable as a means of connecting the left and right AA. When the left and right AA are connected, the lateral slack on the side is reduced, which improves the degree to which the vehicle waterproof cover adheres to the vehicle. Each A is provided with a fastening part such as an eyelet through which the belt is passed and secured. A hook attached to the end of the belt may also be attached to this fastening part.

[0043] Figure 4 shows the vehicle with the belt holder 21 placed on top of it and fitted into the vehicle waterproof cover 10, making it easy to fasten the belts. The belt holder 21 is connected to the raised front, rear, and side sections by the overlay belt 12. To increase the degree of contact between the vehicle waterproof cover and the vehicle and prevent water such as rain from entering between the vehicle and the vehicle waterproof cover, it is also preferable to use a circumferential belt (not shown) that surrounds the vehicle near the upper edge of the vehicle waterproof cover.

[0044] Multiple belt loops for passing the overlay belt 12 are provided near the upper edge of the vehicle waterproof cover and on the belt holder. In addition to lashing bells with DC buckles attached to the ends for securing cargo, the overlay belt 12 can also be made of elastic rubber or a combination of rubber and non-elastic nylon. By making the belt elastic, the gap between the vehicle waterproof cover and the vehicle can be narrowed, thereby increasing the degree of contact between the vehicle waterproof cover 10 and the vehicle 100.

[0045] Alternatively, the end of the belt can be used as a hook to attach it to a belt loop that is fastened together with the vehicle's waterproof cover material using eyelets, or it can be secured to the belt loop via a carabiner.

[0046] Figure 5(A) shows the vehicle waterproof cover 10 fitted with a collision protector 50, which acts as an impact-absorbing member. Figure 5(B) shows the vehicle waterproof cover 10 secured to a parking lot pillar or peg driven into the ground using the vehicle waterproof cover's spill-prevention belt 40. It is also preferable to equip the vehicle waterproof cover with a cushioning member 51 on its side to prevent collision with floating objects or structures.

[0047] Figure 5(B) shows how a vehicle is secured to a carport pillar with an anti-skid belt, which serves as a means of securing it. The anti-skid belt prevents the vehicle from floating and colliding with obstacles or being swept away. Furthermore, by providing a top cover 300 that covers the upper part of the vehicle (not shown), it is possible to prevent the vehicle from getting wet and water from entering between the vehicle and the vehicle waterproof cover.

[0048] 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.

[0049] Figure 6(A) shows the vehicle in a state where it is on the ground, with the vehicle waterproof cover 10 having some clearance between it and the vehicle 100. This clearance allows the vehicle waterproof cover to accommodate the protruding tires and to adhere tightly to the bottom of the vehicle when submerged in water.

[0050] Figure 6(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, creating a nearly tight seal and waterproof condition, except for areas where components that create gaps between the cover and the vehicle are placed. 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.

[0051] 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]

[0052] 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 10 Vehicle Waterproof Cover 11 Positioning marks for the wheel storage area 12. Overlapping belt 13 Triangle 131,132 Triangular part 133 Sign of the triangular part 21 Belt holder 40. Leakage prevention belt 50, 51 Collision protector 100 vehicles

Claims

1. In a vehicle waterproof cover having a bottom cover that covers the lower part of the vehicle in a drawstring shape, The bottom cover is composed of at least 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. A vehicle waterproof cover that generates buoyancy when the vehicle is floating in water, with the portion of the bottom cover placed in water being in close contact with the vehicle, A waterproof vehicle cover characterized in that a belt that is hung over the top of the vehicle connects the ends of the bottom cover which are in the opposite position.

2. The vehicle waterproof cover according to claim 1, characterized in that the vehicle waterproof cover further has a belt holder placed on top of the vehicle, and the belt holder is connected to the bottom cover by a belt.

3. The vehicle waterproof cover according to claim 2, characterized in that a belt pre-connected to the belt holder is hung down toward the bottom cover and connected to the bottom cover.

4. The vehicle waterproof cover according to claim 3, characterized in that the triangular portion of the rectangular vehicle waterproof cover in plan view, corresponding to the corner of the vehicle, is folded between the front portion and the rear portion and the vehicle at the front and / or rear of the vehicle.

5. The vehicle waterproof cover according to claim 4, characterized in that the front portion and / or the rear portion are configured to be easily connected to the side portion A and / or the vertex B of the front portion and / or the rear portion.

6. The vehicle waterproof cover according to claim 5, characterized in that it has a connecting means for connecting the left and right front triangular portions A on the front and / or rear of the vehicle.

7. The car + double waterproof cover according to claim 6, characterized in that it has slack below the side portion.

8. The vehicle waterproof cover according to claim 1, characterized in that a position mark is placed on the wheel storage portion on the bottom surface where the vehicle's wheels rest.

9. The vehicle waterproof cover according to claim 1, characterized in that it has impact-absorbing members in the corners and / or flat areas of the vehicle.

10. A vehicle waterproof cover according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized by having a locking means for locking to the outside.

11. The vehicle waterproof cover according to claim 8, characterized in that the vehicle waterproof cover includes at least one of the following: Hypalon®, polyester, nylon®, Gore-Tex®, aramid fiber impregnated with polyvinyl chloride, or a synthetic resin film sandwiching both sides of a polyester fiber fabric.

12. A method for attaching a vehicle waterproof cover according to claim 4, wherein the triangular portion A-B is connected, the folded portion C-D is folded towards the vehicle, the left and right A-A are connected at the front and rear portions, and the raised end of the vehicle waterproof cover is connected to the belt holder which rests on the vehicle with a belt.

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