Car cover

Abstract

To provide a vehicle body cover suitably designed to prevent a battery from running out. [Solution] A vehicle body cover X that covers a vehicle body Y, comprising a cover body 1, the cover body 1 having a storage section 11 configured to store a solar cell, and the storage section 11 including a light passing section configured to allow light from the front side of the cover body 1 to pass through.

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a vehicle body cover. [Background technology]

[0002] The bodies of vehicles that people ride on to travel on land or water (e.g., motorcycles, jet skis, boats, carts, scooters, automobiles) are susceptible to damage from dust and acidic substances contained in raindrops and snow particles, ultraviolet rays from sunlight, external forces from strong winds, etc. By using a vehicle cover that covers part or all of the vehicle body, it becomes possible to park the vehicle in a state that prevents such damage (see Patent Document 1).

[0003] On the other hand, if the car is parked outdoors for a long period of time, the battery is more likely to run out due to changes in temperature. Naturally, existing car covers are not able to prevent this. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] JP 2021-187164 A Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] The problem that the present invention aims to solve is to provide a vehicle body cover that is suitably designed to prevent the battery from running out. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] In order to solve the above problems, one embodiment of the present invention is a vehicle body cover that covers a vehicle body, A cover body is provided. The cover body has a storage section configured to be able to store a solar cell, The storage section includes a light passing section configured to allow light from the front side of the cover body to pass therethrough.

[0007] With this configuration, if a user prepares a solar cell, by storing the solar cell in the storage section and connecting it to the vehicle's battery, the solar cell will generate electricity using light that passes through the light transmitting section, thereby preventing the battery from running out.

[0008] In the vehicle body cover according to this embodiment, The light passing portion is preferably made of a material having optical transparency.

[0009] With this configuration, the solar cell generates electricity using light that passes through the light-transmitting material, preventing the battery from running out.

[0010] In the vehicle body cover according to this embodiment, It is preferable that the storage section is capable of storing a solar cell from the rear side of the cover body.

[0011] This configuration can prevent theft of the solar cells from the front side of the cover body.

[0012] In the vehicle body cover according to this embodiment, The storage section is preferably disposed above the vehicle body.

[0013] With this configuration, a sufficient amount of sunlight can be ensured to pass through the light transmitting portion when the vehicle is parked outdoors.

[0014] The vehicle body cover according to this embodiment is It is preferable that the vehicle further comprises a solar cell stored in the storage section, and a circuit connecting the solar cell to a battery of the vehicle body.

[0015] With this configuration, the solar cell generates electricity using light that passes through the light transmitting portion, preventing the battery from running out.

[0016] In the vehicle body cover according to this embodiment, The circuit preferably includes a charge controller for controlling the charging and discharging of the battery.

[0017] With this configuration, overcharging, overcurrent, and backflow can be prevented when charging the battery.

[0018] In the vehicle body cover according to this embodiment, The circuitry preferably includes a battery checker which monitors the condition of the battery.

[0019] With this configuration, the remaining battery charge and deterioration state can be monitored. Effect of the Invention

[0020] According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a vehicle body cover that is suitably designed to prevent the battery from running out. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0021] [Figure 1] 1 is a perspective view of a vehicle body cover and a vehicle body according to an embodiment of the present invention; [Diagram 2] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the vehicle body cover according to the embodiment of the present invention when in use. [Diagram 3] FIG. 2 is a plan view of a storage section according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 4] 4 is a cross-sectional view of the storage unit shown in FIG. 3 along the line IV-IV. [Diagram 5] FIG. 5 is a plan view (corresponding to FIG. 3) of a storage section according to a modified example of the embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 6] 4 is an explanatory diagram of how the solar cell is stored in the storage section according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. [Figure 7] FIG. 2 is a block diagram of a circuit according to an embodiment of the present invention; DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0022] As one embodiment of the present invention, a vehicle body cover X for covering a vehicle body Y is presented. As shown in Fig. 1, the vehicle body cover X covers all or part of the vehicle body Y to prevent damage to the vehicle body Y caused by bad weather or the like.

[0023] The vehicle body Y may be any vehicle body, but is assumed to be a vehicle body having a battery V. The vehicle body Y is assumed to be, for example, a motorcycle (same as a motorbike or a motorbike). Possible types of motorcycles include on-road, off-road, town use, competition, police, fire, emergency, military, etc. Instead of a motorcycle, the vehicle body Y may be a jet ski, boat, cart, scooter, automobile, etc.

[0024] The vehicle body cover X includes a cover body 1 that covers the vehicle body Y. The cover body 1 may be formed in any shape, but is preferably formed so as to generally follow the contour of the assumed vehicle body Y. The cover body 1 may be shaped so as to contact the ground or water surface on which the vehicle body Y is placed when covering the vehicle body Y, or may be shaped so as to float above the ground or water surface on which the vehicle body Y is placed. In the former case, the range in which damage to the vehicle body Y can be prevented can be secured up to the lowest part, and in the latter case, the cover body 1 can be prevented from being soiled by sand or water adhering thereto. The cover body 1 is preferably made of a water-resistant material such as polyester, nylon, polyvinyl chloride, or ethylene vinyl acetate. In addition, the cover body 1 is preferably made of a material that has been subjected to ultraviolet ray cutting treatment. The cover body 1 may be made of a material that is light-transmitting, or may be made of a material that is not light-transmitting. In the former case, the owner of the vehicle body Y can recognize the vehicle body Y, and in the latter case, the non-owner of the vehicle body Y cannot identify the type of the vehicle body Y, thereby indirectly suppressing theft of the vehicle body Y.

[0025] 2, the cover body 1 has a storage section 11 configured to be able to store a solar cell 2 (same as a solar battery). That is, the storage section 11 forms a storage space S in which the solar cell 2 is stored. The storage space S may be formed in any shape, but is preferably formed so as to generally follow the outline of an expected solar cell 2. The storage space S is preferably formed larger than the size of an expected solar cell 2.

[0026] The solar cell 2 may be any solar cell, but is assumed to be a relatively small and thin solar cell. The solar cell 2 is assumed to be, for example, a solar panel. The solar cell 2 may be assumed to be a solar window, a solar film, etc., instead of a solar panel.

[0027] 3 and 4, the storage section 11 includes a light passing section 111 configured to be able to pass light from the front side of the cover body 1 (the side that does not face the vehicle body Y when in use). The light passing section 111 passes light from the front side of the cover body 1 and allows it to enter the storage space S. Examples of a configuration that allows light to pass include a configuration in which the light is made of a light-transmitting material to allow light to pass, and a configuration in which a through region is formed to allow light to pass. The light passing section 111 is preferably provided on the front surface of the cover body 1.

[0028] The light passing portion 111 is, for example, a transmissive sheet made of a material having optical transparency. In this case, the transmissive sheet is preferably made of a material having excellent durability. This can prevent the solar cells 2 from being stolen due to the transmissive sheet being torn. The transmissive sheet is also preferably made of a material having excellent water resistance. The material of the transmissive sheet is preferably polyvinyl chloride, ethylene vinyl acetate, polycarbonate, or the like.

[0029] As a modified example, as shown in FIG. 5, the light passing portion 111 is, for example, a through-hole sheet in which a mesh structure or a slit structure is formed. In this case, it is preferable that the through-hole area of ​​the through-hole sheet is sufficiently narrow compared with the expected size of the solar cell 2. This can prevent theft of the solar cell 2 by using the through-hole area of ​​the through-hole sheet. The through-hole sheet may be made of a material having optical transparency, or may be made of a material having no optical transparency. In addition, it is preferable that the through-hole sheet is made of a material having excellent durability. This can prevent theft of the solar cell 2 due to the through-hole sheet being torn. As the material of the through-hole sheet, polyester, nylon, polyethylene, etc. are preferable.

[0030] It is preferable that the storage section 11 is capable of storing the solar cells 2 from the back side of the cover body 1 (the side facing the vehicle body Y during use). That is, the storage section 11 includes an opening 112 that serves as an entrance and exit to the storage space S, and the opening 112 is preferably provided on the back side of the cover body 1. This makes it possible to prevent theft of the solar cells 2 from the front side of the cover body 1.

[0031] The storage section 11 preferably includes an opening / closing means 113 that can open and close the opening 112. As shown in Fig. 4, the opening / closing means 113 is, for example, a hook-and-loop fastener. Instead of the hook-and-loop fastener, the opening / closing means 113 may be a strap, a belt, a string, or the like.

[0032] The storage section 11 is preferably provided so as to be disposed above the vehicle body Y. That is, the storage section 11 is preferably provided in a non-peripheral portion of the cover body 1, particularly in the central portion. This ensures sufficient sunlight passing through the light passing section 111 when the vehicle is parked outdoors. As shown in FIG. 1, when the vehicle body Y has an exposed flat portion such as the seat surface Y2, the storage section 11 is preferably provided so as to be disposed above that portion.

[0033] The storage section 11 can be implemented, for example, as follows. First, a slit is provided in the cover body 1. Next, the front surface of the cover body 1 is covered with a transparent sheet so as to include the slit. Then, the periphery of the transparent sheet is fixed. Here, the space formed between the cover body 1 and the transparent sheet becomes the storage space S, the transparent sheet becomes the light passing section 111, and the slit in the cover body 1 becomes the opening 112. In fixing the transparent sheet, it is preferable to arrange a reinforcing cloth 114 so as to close the periphery of the transparent sheet, and sew the transparent sheet together with the cover body 1 so as to sandwich the transparent sheet. This makes it possible to reinforce the periphery of the transparent sheet. It is preferable that the reinforcing cloth 114 is made of a material that is durable but can be penetrated by a sewing needle when sewn.

[0034] As shown in Fig. 6, the vehicle body cover X is designed assuming that it will be equipped with a solar cell 2, but may actually be equipped with the solar cell 2. In this case, the solar cell 2 is stored in a storage section 11. The solar cell 2 has specifications that comply with the standards of battery V. The specifications of the solar cell 2 include output voltage, output current, output capacity, power generation efficiency, energy conversion efficiency, temperature characteristics, etc.

[0035] As shown in Fig. 7, the vehicle body cover X may include a circuit 3 that connects the solar cell 2 and the battery V. The circuit 3 includes wiring between the solar cell 2 and the battery V. In the wiring of the circuit 3, a waterproof coupler is preferably used for connecting the terminals.

[0036] The circuit 3 has a charge controller 31 that controls charging and discharging of the battery V. The charge controller 31 controls charging and discharging based on the specifications of the battery V so as to prevent overcharging, overcurrent, and backflow. The charge controller 31 is disposed between the solar cell 2 and the battery V on the circuit 3. The charge controller 31 is preferably built into the solar cell 2.

[0037] The circuit 3 preferably has a battery checker 32 that monitors the state of the battery V. Examples of the state of the battery V that the battery checker 32 monitors include the remaining charge of the battery V and the degree of deterioration of the battery V. The battery checker 32 monitors the state of the battery V by, for example, voltage measurement, impedance measurement, starting current measurement, charge / discharge test, temperature measurement, waveform analysis, and the like. The battery checker 32 preferably includes a means for communicating with an external terminal such as a smartphone. This allows the state of the battery V to be checked remotely.

[0038] The above-described embodiment of the present invention is merely an example, and the configuration, shape, size, material, or implementation method of the configuration in the embodiment may be changed to other forms. [Explanation of symbols]

[0039] 1: Cover body 11: Storage area 111: Light passage section 112: Opening 113: Opening and closing means 114: Reinforcement fabric 2: Solar cell 3: Circuit 31: Charge controller 32: Battery Checker X: Car cover Y: Body Y2: Seat S: Storage space V: Battery

Claims

1. A body cover that covers the vehicle body, A cover body is provided. The cover body has a storage section configured to be able to store a solar cell, The storage section includes a light passing section configured to allow light from the front side of the cover body to pass therethrough. Body cover.

2. The light passing portion is formed of a light-transmitting material. The vehicle body cover according to claim 1.

3. The storage section is capable of storing a solar cell from the back side of the cover body. The vehicle body cover according to claim 1.

4. The storage section is provided to be disposed above the vehicle body. The vehicle body cover according to claim 1.

5. A solar cell is stored in the storage section, and a circuit connects the solar cell to a battery of the vehicle body. The vehicle body cover according to any one of claims 1 to 4.

6. The circuit includes a charge controller that controls charging and discharging of the battery. The vehicle body cover according to claim 5.

7. the circuit includes a battery checker that monitors the condition of the battery; The vehicle body cover according to claim 5.

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