Vehicle Cover

Abstract

To provide a vehicular cover excellent in workability.SOLUTION: A vehicular cover 10 includes a cover body 20 covering a vehicle (1), and an attachment member (33) which attaches the cover body 20 to a predetermined portion (2) of the vehicle (1) such that the cover body 20 can be extended with respect to the predetermined portion (2) to cover the vehicle (1).SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 5

Description

[Technical Field]

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

[0002] Vehicle covers may consist of only a cover body that covers a saddle-ride type vehicle, or may include both the cover body and a storage bag to store the cover body in. Patent Document 1 describes that the storage bag is attached to the inside surface of the cover body when in use, with the outer surface of the cover body turned inside out to become the inner surface when stored, and that when removing the cover body, one hand is placed inside the bag, the cover body is compactly gathered in that hand, and then the bag is turned inside out and wrapped around the cover body to store it in the bag. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2012-131241 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] When attaching the cover body to the vehicle body, the cover body may shift forward or backward relative to the vehicle body, and the user may have to go back and forth between the front and back of the vehicle body to correct the cover body to the correct position. Furthermore, with the technology described in Patent Document 1, it is necessary to turn the storage bag inside out when storing the cover. The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and has an object to provide a vehicle cover that is easy to work with. [Means for solving the problem]

[0005] Saddle type a cover body for covering a vehicle; Saddle type With reference to a predetermined part of the vehicle, Saddle typean attachment member that attaches the cover body to the predetermined part so that the cover body can be deployed to cover the vehicle; 、 Equipped with The cover body is provided with selective attachment portions on both the front and rear sides thereof to which the attachment members can be attached or detached. Provide a vehicle cover. [Effects of the Invention]

[0006] Since the displacement of the cover body relative to the vehicle can be suppressed, when attaching or detaching the cover body to or from the vehicle, the user does not need to move back and forth between the front and rear of the vehicle, or the frequency of such movement can be reduced, thereby providing a vehicle cover with excellent workability. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0007] [Figure 1] 1A and 1B are diagrams illustrating a state in which a vehicle cover according to an embodiment of the present invention is used. [Figure 2] FIG. [Figure 3] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a state in which the storage bag is attached to the front wheel of a saddle-ride type vehicle. [Figure 4] 10A and 10B are diagrams showing a state in which the cover body is removed from the storage bag. [Figure 5] FIG. 4 is a diagram showing the state shown in FIG. 3 from the front of the vehicle body. [Figure 6] 10 is a diagram illustrating the connection between the front portion of the cover body and the belt. FIG. [Figure 7] 10A to 10C are diagrams illustrating a procedure for unfolding the cover body. [Figure 8] 10A to 10C are diagrams illustrating a procedure for removing the cover body. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0008] Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the description, directions such as front, rear, left, right, and up and down are the same as directions relative to the body of the saddle-ride type vehicle 1 unless otherwise specified. Furthermore, directions relative to the vehicle cover 10 are the same as directions relative to the body when the vehicle cover 10 is attached to the body. In each drawing, the symbol FR indicates the front of the body, the symbol UP indicates the upper side of the body, and the symbol LH indicates the left side of the body.

[0009] [Embodiment Mode] FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a vehicle cover 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention in use. The vehicle cover 10 includes a cover body 20 that covers the saddle-ride type vehicle 1, and a storage bag 30 (FIG. 2) that stores the cover body 20 when not in use. The saddle-ride type vehicle 1 is a motorcycle. The cover body 20 is a seat member that can cover the saddle-ride type vehicle 1 from above, including the front wheel 2 and the rear wheel 3. When the cover body 20 is unfolded, the cover body 20 has a length that is approximately the same as the front-to-rear length of the saddle-ride type vehicle 1, and is in the shape of a large bag that is open at the bottom.

[0010] The cover body 20 is formed of a flexible sheet material. Therefore, the cover body 20 can be bent or folded, and the cover body 20 can be compacted and stored in the storage bag 30. The sheet material of the cover body 20 is a sheet made of synthetic fibers such as polyester and nylon. The surface of these sheets is appropriately coated with a waterproof or water-repellent coating. As a result, at least the surface of the cover body 20 is weather-resistant, waterproof, and the like. The surface of the cover body 20 is the surface that is exposed to the outside when the saddle-ride type vehicle 1 is covered with the cover body 20. The surface opposite to the surface of the cover body 20 is referred to as the back surface of the cover body 20.

[0011] A pair of left and right locking holes 21 for passing a locking member for locking the front wheel are provided in the front part of the cover body 20, more specifically, in the part covering the front wheel 2 of the saddle-ride type vehicle 1. A pair of left and right locking holes 22 for passing a locking member for locking the rear wheel are provided in the rear part of the cover body 20, more specifically, in the part covering the rear wheel 3 of the saddle-ride type vehicle 1. Each locking member is, for example, a U-lock.

[0012] The cover body 20 is provided with a plurality of gripping portions 23 that can be gripped by the user. These gripping portions 23 are members that protrude from the surface of the cover body 20. The gripping portions 23 in this configuration are loop-shaped string members that the user can easily grip or hook their fingers around. However, the gripping portions 23 are not limited to loop-shaped string members, and a wide range of members that can be gripped by the user can be applied.

[0013] These gripping portions 23 are provided at positions that allow the user to grip them and improve workability when attaching or detaching the cover body 20 to or from the saddle-ride type vehicle, or when taking the cover body 20 in and out of the storage bag 30. In this configuration, a pair of gripping portions 23 are provided on the left and right at positions corresponding to the front, upper front, upper rear, and rear of the cover body 20.

[0014] The grip portion 23 also has the advantage of making it easier for the user to visually check the position of each part of the cover body 20. For example, when the cover body 20 is in a non-deployed state, the user can visually check the grip portion 23 to identify the position of the front, upper front, upper rear, or rear of the cover body 20. Furthermore, when removing the cover body 20 from the storage bag 30, the user can grip the grip portion 23, which improves workability.

[0015] The front and rear portions of the cover body 20 where the grip portions 23 are provided are portions that cover the front wheel 2 and rear wheel 3. The upper front portion of the cover body 20 where the grip portions 23 are provided is a portion that covers the handlebars of the saddle-ride type vehicle 1. The upper rear portion of the cover body 20 where the grip portions 23 are provided is a portion that covers the taillights and the like of the saddle-ride type vehicle 1. However, the positions and number of these grip portions 23 may be changed as appropriate.

[0016] Fig. 2 is a diagram showing the storage bag 30. Note that the symbols A and B in Fig. 2 are diagrams showing the storage bag 30 from different directions. Hereinafter, the storage bag 30 will be simply referred to as "bag 30." The bag 30 stores the cover body 20 in a non-expanded state (in the folded state in this configuration), thereby maintaining the cover body 20 in a compact state and facilitating portability. The bag 30 includes a bag body 31 having an opening 31K and an opening / closing member 32 that opens and closes the opening 31K. The bag body 31 is formed of a flexible material, for example, a sheet made of a synthetic resin such as polyester or nylon. In this configuration, the bag body 31 has a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape as shown in FIG. 2 when the cover body 20 is stored, and has a thin, arbitrary shape when the cover body 20 is not stored, and is also bendable or foldable.

[0017] The opening / closing member 32 includes a cord 32A and a cord stopper 32B. The cord 32A is passed through the edge of the opening 31K of the bag body 31, and the opening 31K of the bag body 31 is closed by pulling the cord 32A out. The cord stopper 32B adjusts the amount of the cord 32A pulled out from the bag body 31. By using the cord stopper 32B, the opening 31K of the bag body 31 can be kept closed. However, the opening / closing member 32 is not limited to the above configuration, and a wide variety of members that can open and close the opening 31K can be applied.

[0018] As shown in FIG. 2, the bag body 31 is provided with a pair of holes 31H, through which a belt 33 is passed. Both ends of the belt 33 are exposed to the outside of the bag body 31 and can be connected by a connector 33A. The belt 33 secures the cover body 20, the bag 30, and the wheels (front wheel 2, rear wheel 3) of the saddle-ride type vehicle 1 when the vehicle cover 10 is in use. Furthermore, when the vehicle cover 10 is not in use (when the cover body 20 is stored in the bag 30), the belt 33 secures the cover body 20 and the bag 30 together, thereby preventing the cover body 20 and the bag 30 from separating. The length of the belt 33 is adjustable.

[0019] FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a state in which the bag 30 is attached to the front wheel 2 of the saddle-ride type vehicle 1. As shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 3 , the belt 33 is passed through gaps between the spokes of the front wheel 2W and connected to the front wheel 2W by a connector 33A. More specifically, the belt 33 is passed through a gap between the spokes of the front wheel 2W and the brake disc 6 in front of the front fork 5. Since such a gap is provided in general saddle-ride type vehicles, the bag 30 can be attached to any saddle-ride type vehicle. Furthermore, the connector 33A can be easily released. Therefore, the user can easily attach and detach the bag 30 to and from the saddle-ride type vehicle 1.

[0020] As shown in Fig. 3, the bag 30 is attached to the front wheel 2 with the opening 31K facing upward. Therefore, as shown in Fig. 4, a user (denoted by the reference symbol UR in Fig. 4) can easily remove the cover main body 20 from the bag 30. Furthermore, because the bag 30 is attached to the front wheel 2, which is an end of the vehicle body, the user can take a position in front of the front wheel 2 rather than in the vehicle width direction. Therefore, the cover main body 20 can be easily taken in and out of the bag 30 even when the vehicle width is narrow.

[0021] Next, the position of the belt 33 will be described. 3, the belt 33 is attached to the bag 30 at a middle portion 30M when the bag 30 is divided into three equal parts with the opening 31K facing upward. Therefore, when the bag 30 is attached to the front of the front wheel 2 with the belt 33, the opening 31K of the bag 30 can be oriented with the opening 31K facing upward, and the height of the opening 31K can be set to a height that makes it easy for the user to access. Furthermore, when the cover main body 20 is removed from the bag 30, it becomes easier to maintain the opening 31K of the bag 30 facing upward.

[0022] If belt 33 were attached to the lowest part 30L (FIG. 3) of bag 30, it would be difficult to maintain a position in which opening 31K faces upward. Moreover, when cover body 20 is removed from bag 30, gravity causes opening 31K of bag 30 to face downward, making it difficult to insert cover body 20 into bag 30. Furthermore, if the belt 33 were attached to the top 30H (Figure 3) of the bag 30, it would be easier to maintain the opening 31K of the bag 30 facing upward, but the height of the opening 31K would be lowered, which could make it difficult for the user to insert or remove the bag 30 from the cover body 20. Therefore, from the viewpoint of improving workability, it is preferable to provide the belt 33 in the middle portion 30M. However, it is not limited to the middle portion 30M, and for example, the belt 33 may be provided in the uppermost portion 30H or the like.

[0023] In this configuration, the bag 30 and a part of the cover body 20 are connected to each other, thereby preventing misalignment between the bag 30 and the cover body 20. This connecting structure will be described. Fig. 5 is a diagram showing the state shown in Fig. 3 from the front of the vehicle. For ease of explanation, the cover body 20 and the belt 33 are each shown by a two-dot chain line. As shown in Fig. 5, the belt 33 is attached to the surface of the bag 30 facing the vehicle body (the surface facing the front wheel 2). When the cover body 20 is removed from the bag 30, the bag 30 assumes a shape that conforms to the front surface of the front wheel 2. Therefore, as shown in Fig. 5, the opening 31K opens upward and forward, and the back surface (inner surface) of the bag body 31 is exposed within the range of the opening 31K.

[0024] Fig. 6 is a diagram showing the front part of the cover main body 20. Symbol A in Fig. 6 indicates the front part of the cover main body 20 before the belt 33 is attached, and symbol B in Fig. 6 indicates the front part of the cover main body 20 in a state where the belt 33 is attached. As shown in Fig. 6, a pair of left and right openings 20H are provided in the front part of the cover main body 20. A belt 33 can be passed through these openings 20H. The openings 20H are also provided in positions that allow the cover main body 20 to be placed over the saddle-ride type vehicle 1 with the bag 30 attached to the front wheel 2 of the saddle-ride type vehicle 1. By passing the belt 33 through the openings 20H, the cover main body 20 and the bag main body 31 can be fixed together.

[0025] The bag body 31 and the cover body 20 are fixed together by the belt 33 passing through them, as well as by the connecting part 40 shown in Fig. 5. The belt 33 is the main fixing member for fixing the bag body 31 and the cover body 20 together, and the connecting part 40 is the secondary fixing member. With regard to the belt 33, since the belt 33 passes through the openings 31H, 20H of the bag body 31 and the cover body 20, the bag body 31 and the cover body 20 will not separate as long as the connector 33A is connected. Furthermore, when the vehicle cover 10 is in use, the front wheel 2, the bag body 31, and the cover body 20 are fixed together by the belt 33 and the connector 33A. This improves workability compared to when the bag body 31 and the cover body 20 are fixed separately to the front wheel 2, etc., and also makes it possible to prevent either the bag body 31 or the cover body 20 from flying away due to the influence of strong winds, etc.

[0026] The connecting portion 40 has a pair of hook-and-loop fasteners 41, 42 that are detachable from each other, and one of the hook-and-loop fasteners 41 (FIG. 1) is provided on the back surface of the bag body 31. As shown in FIG. 1, the other hook-and-loop fastener 42 is provided on the back surface of the front portion of the cover body 20, and can connect the front portion of the cover body 20 to the bag body 31. Therefore, even if the belt 33 does not pass through or the cover body 20 is removed from the bag 30, a part (front portion) of the cover body 20 can be fixed at a set position on the bag 30.

[0027] As shown in FIG. 5 , the attachment area of ​​the belt 33 and the bag 30 partially overlaps with the connection area of ​​the bag 30 and the cover body 20 (the area of ​​the hook-and-loop fastener 41). In other words, the area of ​​the vehicle cover 10 secured to the saddle-ride type vehicle 1 by the belt 33 overlaps with the area where the hook-and-loop fastener 41 prevents misalignment between the bag 30 and the cover body 20. This prevents misalignment and / or bias between the bag body 31 and the cover body 20 between the left and right sides of the openings 31H, 20H, which would occur if the bag body 31 and the cover body 20 were secured only by the belt 33 passing through the openings 31H, 20H. This also contributes to improving the positioning accuracy of the bag 30 and the cover body 20 relative to the saddle-ride type vehicle 1. Furthermore, because the areas where the belt 33, the cover body 20, and the hook-and-loop fastener 41 prevent deformation of the bag 30 overlap, the shape of the bag 30 is maintained, making it easier to remove the cover body 20. 5, even when the cover body 20 is unfolded to cover the saddle-ride type vehicle 1, there is no change in the shape of the front and back of the bag 30, just as when the cover body 20 is stored in the bag 30 (see FIG. 3). Therefore, there is no need to turn the bag 30 over between when the cover body 20 is stored and when it is unfolded.

[0028] FIG. 7 is a diagram showing the procedure for unfolding the cover body 20 (which can also be called the procedure for using the cover body 20). When the user unfolds the cover body 20, first, the bag 30 containing the cover body 20 is attached to the front wheel 2 of the saddle-ride type vehicle 1 (step S1). Next, the cover body 20 is taken out of the bag 30 facing upward (step S2), and while spreading the cover body 20 toward the rear of the vehicle body, the cover body 20 is placed over the front part of the saddle-ride type vehicle and the area around the handlebars (step S3). Next, while spreading the cover body 20 further toward the rear of the vehicle body, the cover body 20 is placed over the upper rear part and rear part of the saddle-ride type vehicle 1 (steps S4 and S5).

[0029] During steps S2 to S4, the cover body 20 and a part of the bag 30 are attached to the front wheel 2 of the saddle-ride type vehicle 1, so that the cover body 20 and the bag 30 are prevented from being separated from the saddle-ride type vehicle 1. Moreover, since the cover body 20 can be unfolded into a covering state that covers the saddle-ride type vehicle 1 with the front wheel 2 as a reference, the cover body 20 can be placed over the saddle-ride type vehicle 1 while suppressing any fore-and-aft displacement of the cover body 20 relative to the saddle-ride type vehicle 1. In this case, the user can fine-tune the shape of the cover body 20 so that it covers each part of the saddle-ride type vehicle 1 while unfolding the cover body 20 from the front wheel 2 side to the rear wheel 3 side.

[0030] Therefore, the user can complete the task of placing the cover body 20 over the saddle-ride type vehicle 1 while moving in approximately one direction from the front wheel 2 side to the rear wheel 3 side of the saddle-ride type vehicle 1. This eliminates the need for the user to go back and forth between the front and rear of the saddle-ride type vehicle 1, or reduces the frequency of the user's back and forth movements. Moreover, because the cover body 20 does not detach from the saddle-ride type vehicle 1, it is possible to prevent the cover body 20 from coming into contact with the user and to prevent dirt from the cover body 20 from getting on the user's clothes. Furthermore, it is possible to avoid a situation where the front and rear of the cover body 20 are placed over the saddle-ride type vehicle 1 by mistake.

[0031] FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a procedure for removing the cover main body 20 (which can also be called a storage procedure). First, the user moves the rear portion of the cover body 20 upward toward the rear of the saddle-ride type vehicle 1 and then toward the front of the vehicle body (steps S11 and S12), thereby moving the rear and upper rear portion of the cover body 20 onto the handlebars of the saddle-ride type vehicle 1 (step S13). Next, the user removes the cover body 20 from around the handlebars, which is the topmost part of the saddle-ride type vehicle 1, by further moving the rear and upper rear portions of the cover body 20 toward the front and upper parts of the vehicle body (step S14). Next, the user rolls up the cover body 20 from the front of the handlebars toward the front wheel 2 and stores it in the bag 30 (step S15). Thereafter, the connection by the connector 33A is released, thereby removing the bag 30 with the cover body 20 stored in it from the saddle-ride type vehicle 1 (step S16).

[0032] In other words, the cover body 20 is positioned at the end of the vehicle body, that is, the front wheel 2, and removal of the cover body 20 is completed by removing the cover body 20 from the saddle-ride type vehicle 1 from the rear wheel 3 side, which is located at the opposite end of the vehicle body, toward the front wheel 2, and folding it up to make it compact. In this case, the user can remove the cover body 20 from the saddle-ride type vehicle 1 while moving in approximately one direction from the rear wheel 3 side of the saddle-ride type vehicle 1 to the front wheel 2 side. In addition, because the cover body 20 is stored in the bag 30 on the front wheel 2 side, the operation of storing the cover body 20 in the bag 30 can be performed smoothly.

[0033] Therefore, when removing the cover body 20, as in the case of using the cover body 20, the user does not need to go back and forth between the front and back of the saddle-ride type vehicle 1, or the frequency of moving back and forth can be reduced. Moreover, the cover body 20 does not come off the saddle-ride type vehicle 1, and it is possible to prevent the cover body 20 from coming into contact with the user. Therefore, the cover body 20 can be quickly and easily deployed / removed from the saddle-ride type vehicle 1, can be easily taken in and out of the bag 30, and it is possible to prevent the user's clothes from getting soiled.

[0034] Although the case where the cover body 20 and the bag 30 are attached to the front wheel 2 of the saddle-ride type vehicle 1 has been described, they can also be attached to the rear wheel 3. As shown in Fig. 1, a pair of left and right openings 20HR for passing a belt 33 is provided in the rear part of the cover body 20. Furthermore, a hook-and-loop fastener 42 that can be attached to and detached from a hook-and-loop fastener 41 provided on the bag body 31 is provided on the back surface of the rear part of the cover body 20. Therefore, the belt 33 can fasten the rear part of the cover body 20, the bag 30, and the rear wheel 3 of the saddle-ride type vehicle 1, and the cover body 20 and the bag 30 will not separate even when they are not fastened to the rear wheel 3. In addition, the hook-and-loop fastener 42 prevents misalignment between the rear part of the cover body 20 and the bag 30.

[0035] When attaching the cover body 20 and the bag 30 to the rear wheel 3, the bag 30 is attached to the rear of the rear wheel 3 with the opening 31K facing upward. Then, the user unfolds the cover body 20 based on the rear wheel 3 of the saddle-ride type vehicle 1, thereby making it possible to place the cover body 20 over the saddle-ride type vehicle 1. In this case, the user can place the cover body 20 over the saddle-ride type vehicle 1 while moving in approximately one direction from the rear wheel 3 side to the front wheel 2 side. Therefore, similar to the case where the cover body 20 and the bag 30 are attached to the front wheel 2 of the saddle-ride type vehicle 1, the user does not need to go back and forth between the front and rear of the saddle-ride type vehicle 1, or the frequency of going back and forth between the front and rear can be reduced.

[0036] Furthermore, when removing the cover body 20, the user simply moves from the front wheel 2 side to the rear wheel 3 side, in the opposite direction to when attaching the cover body 20, removes the cover body 20 from the saddle-ride type vehicle 1, compacts it, and stores it in the bag 30. Therefore, when removing the cover body 20, the user does not need to go back and forth between the front and rear of the saddle-ride type vehicle 1, or can reduce the frequency of moving back and forth. In this manner, in this configuration, when the cover body 20 and the bag 30 are attached to the rear wheel 3 of the saddle-ride type vehicle 1, just as when they are attached to the front wheel 2, the cover body 20 can be quickly and easily unfolded / removed from the saddle-ride type vehicle 1, and it is easy to take it in and out of the bag 30, and the user's clothes can be prevented from getting soiled.

[0037] The vehicle cover 10 of this configuration allows the fixing position of the cover body 20 and the bag 30 to be selected from either the front wheel 2 or the rear wheel 3, so that the fixing position can be changed according to the parking situation of the saddle-type vehicle 1. To give a specific example, in a parking environment where the user can easily access the front wheel 2, the work of attaching and detaching the bag 30 and the work of unfolding the cover body 20 can be facilitated by fixing the cover body 20 and the bag 30 to the front wheel 2. On the other hand, in a parking environment where the user can easily access the rear wheel 3, the work of attaching and detaching the bag 30 and the work of unfolding the cover body 20 can be facilitated by fixing the cover body 20 and the bag 30 to the rear wheel 3.

[0038] As described above, the vehicle cover 10 of this embodiment comprises a cover body 20 that covers the saddle-ride type vehicle 1, and a belt 33 that attaches the cover body 20 to a predetermined part of the saddle-ride type vehicle 1 (in this configuration, the front wheel 2 or the rear wheel 3) so that the cover body 20 can be unfolded to cover the saddle-ride type vehicle 1 based on the predetermined part. With this configuration, when attaching or detaching the cover main body 20 to or from the saddle-ride type vehicle 1, the user does not need to move back and forth between the front and rear of the saddle-ride type vehicle 1, or the frequency of moving back and forth can be reduced. Therefore, a vehicle cover 10 with excellent workability can be provided. The belt 33 corresponds to the "attachment member" of the present invention. However, the attachment member does not have to be limited to the belt 33.

[0039] Moreover, the belt 33 attaches the cover body 20 to the front wheel 2 or the rear wheel 3 so that the cover body 20 can be deployed to cover at least the rear wheel 3 or the front wheel 2 of the saddle-ride type vehicle 1, based on the front wheel 2 or the rear wheel 3 of the saddle-ride type vehicle 1. This allows the cover body 20 to appropriately cover the saddle-ride type vehicle 1 with a simple operation of deploying the cover body 20 from one of the front or rear parts of the saddle-ride type vehicle 1 to the other front or rear part.

[0040] Furthermore, the cover includes a bag 30 for storing the cover body 20, and a connecting portion 40 for connecting the bag 30 and a portion of the cover body 20 so that the cover body 20 can be freely taken in and out of the bag 30, and a belt 33 attaches at least the bag 30 to a predetermined portion (in this configuration, the front wheel 2 or the rear wheel 3). This configuration makes it easy to smoothly remove the cover body 20 from the bag 30 and to place the cover body 20 over the saddle-ride type vehicle 1 using the predetermined portion as a reference. In addition, it also makes it easy to smoothly store the unfolded cover body 20 in the bag 30.

[0041] Furthermore, the belt 33 includes a connector 33A that extends from the surface of the bag 30 facing the vehicle body and functions as a fastening portion that is fastened to the vehicle body. With this configuration, the fastening portion does not get in the way when taking the cover body 20 in or out of the bag 30, facilitating the work of taking the cover body 20 in or out. In addition, the work of attaching the belt 33 to the vehicle body also becomes easier.

[0042] As shown in Fig. 5, the attachment area of ​​the belt 33 and the bag 30 and the connecting area of ​​the bag 30 and the cover body 20 at least partially overlap. This prevents misalignment and / or bias between the bag 30 and the cover body 20 between the left and right sides of the openings 31H, 20H, which occurs when the bag 30 and the cover body 20 are fixed by only the belt 33 passing through the openings 31H, 20H. This is also advantageous in improving the positioning accuracy of the bag 30 and the cover body 20 relative to the saddle-ride type vehicle 1. Furthermore, because the areas where the belt 33, the cover body 20, and the hook-and-loop fastener 41 prevent deformation of the bag 30 overlap, the shape of the bag 30 is maintained and the cover body 20 can be easily removed.

[0043] Furthermore, belt 33 is attached to bag 30 at middle portion 30M when opening 31K of bag 30 is divided into three equal parts above and below with opening 31K facing upward. This configuration makes it easy to maintain opening 31K of bag 30 facing upward, and also prevents opening 31K from becoming too low.

[0044] Furthermore, openings 20H, 20HR are provided at both the front and rear of the cover body 20, to which the bag 30 can be attached / detached. These openings 20H, 20HR allow belts 33 to be attached to both the front and rear of the cover body 20. Therefore, the attachment positions of the cover body 20 and the bag 30 relative to the saddle-ride type vehicle 1 can be changed to suit the available space when parking, making it easier to attach and unfold the vehicle cover 10. The openings 20H and 20HR correspond to the "selective attachment portion to which an attachment member can be attached / detached" in the present invention. However, the selective attachment portion is not limited to a hole shape such as the openings 20H and 20HR, and a wide range of configurations to which an attachment member such as the belt 33 can be attached / detached are applicable.

[0045] Furthermore, when the bag 30 is attached to the front wheel 2 or rear wheel 3 by the belt 33, the opening 31K of the bag 30 faces upward toward the vehicle body, making it easier to insert and remove the cover body 20 into and from the bag 30. Furthermore, in this configuration, the bag 30 can be attached to the front wheel 2 or rear wheel 3 without changing its front / back shape when the cover body 20 is deployed or stored. This improves workability by eliminating the need to turn the bag 30 over when deploying or storing the cover body 20. In addition, when the cover body 20 is deployed, the cover body 20 covers the bag 30, preventing rainwater and the like from entering the bag 30.

[0046] The above embodiment shows one aspect of the present invention, and the present invention is not limited to the above embodiment. For example, in the above embodiment, the connector 33A is used as the fastening portion fastened to the vehicle body, but a member other than the connector 33A may also be used. For example, instead of the belt 33, a string-like member extending from the bag body 31 and / or the cover body 20 can be used, and by tying this string-like member to the wheel of the saddle-ride type vehicle 1, the bag body 31 and / or the cover body 20 can be connected to the wheel of the saddle-ride type vehicle 1. In other words, the string-like member serves as a member that also serves as the "attachment member and fastening portion" of the present invention.

[0047] Furthermore, although a hook-and-loop fastener is used for the connecting portion 40 connecting the bag 30 and the cover main body 20 in the above description, this is not limiting and a member other than a hook-and-loop fastener may be used. When a hook-and-loop fastener is not used, a hard core material may be attached between the openings 31H, 20H of the bag 30 and the cover main body 20 to prevent misalignment and / or bias between the openings 31H, 20H of the bag 30 and the cover main body 20. This hard core material may also serve as the connecting portion 40, or may be a separate member from the connecting portion 40. Furthermore, by providing the hard core material in addition to the hook-and-loop fastener, the misalignment and / or bias may be further prevented. Furthermore, although the present invention has been described as being applied to a vehicle cover 10 including the cover body 20 and the bag 30, the present invention may also be applied to a vehicle cover 10 that does not include the bag 30. For example, the cover body 20 can be made compact by bending or folding, and then attached to a predetermined portion of the saddle-ride type vehicle 1 (for example, the front wheel 2 or the rear wheel 3) using an attachment member such as a belt 33. Then, the cover body 20 can be unfolded to cover the saddle-ride type vehicle 1 based on the predetermined portion.

[0048] Furthermore, although the case where the cover body 20 and / or the bag 30 are attached to either the front or rear wheel of the saddle-ride type vehicle 1 has been described, they may also be attached to a location other than the wheel. For example, the cover body 20 is attached to a portion located on either the front or rear of the saddle-ride type vehicle 1 (for example, a portion around the headlight or around the handlebars), and the cover body 20 is made deployable toward the other side of the saddle-ride type vehicle 1. In this case as well, the user can properly cover the saddle-ride type vehicle 1 with the cover body 20 by a simple action of deploying the cover body 20 from either the front or rear of the saddle-ride type vehicle 1 to the other side.

[0049] Furthermore, the cover body 20 may not be attached to a portion located at either the front or the rear of the saddle-ride type vehicle 1, but may be attached to a portion other than the front or the rear. Even in this case, it is possible to prevent the cover body 20 from shifting relative to the saddle-ride type vehicle 1, and therefore the user does not need to move back and forth between the front and rear of the saddle-ride type vehicle 1, or the frequency of movement back and forth can be reduced, improving the ease of operation of unfolding the cover body 20, etc. In other words, the "predetermined portion" of the present invention can be any position that is suitable for ease of operation, etc.

[0050] Although the present invention has been described as being applied to a motorcycle cover as shown in Fig. 7 and other figures, the present invention is not limited thereto and can be applied to vehicle covers for other motorcycles and saddle-ride vehicles, including three-wheeled and four-wheeled vehicles. Furthermore, the present invention may also be applied to vehicle covers used on vehicles other than saddle-ride vehicles. For example, when applied to a vehicle cover for a so-called automobile, the cover main body may be attached so as to be expandable to cover the vehicle, based on the grille or bumper of the automobile.

[0051] [Configuration supported by the above embodiment] The above embodiment supports the following configurations.

[0052] (Configuration 1) A vehicle cover comprising a cover body that covers a vehicle, and an attachment member that attaches the cover body to a predetermined part of the vehicle so that the cover body can be unfolded to cover the vehicle based on the predetermined part of the vehicle. This configuration prevents the cover body from shifting relative to the vehicle, eliminating the need for the user to move back and forth between the front and rear of the vehicle when attaching or detaching the cover body to or from the vehicle, or reducing the frequency of such movement. Therefore, a vehicle cover with excellent workability can be provided, regardless of whether the cover body is stored in a bag or not.

[0053] (Configuration 2) The specified portion is a portion located at either the front or rear of the vehicle, and the mounting member mounts the cover body to the specified portion so that the cover body can be expanded to cover the portion located at the other front or rear of the vehicle. According to this configuration, the cover body can be attached to the saddle-ride type vehicle by a simple operation of unfolding the cover body from one of the front and rear wheels of the saddle-ride type vehicle to the other of the front and rear wheels.

[0054] (Configuration 3) The vehicle cover according to configuration 1 or 2, wherein the vehicle is a saddle-ride type vehicle, and the predetermined portion is a wheel of the saddle-ride type vehicle. This configuration makes it easy to attach the vehicle cover to a saddle-ride type vehicle, and the cover body can be attached to the saddle-ride type vehicle with a simple operation of unfolding the cover body from one of the front or rear wheels of the saddle-ride type vehicle to the other front or rear wheel.

[0055] (Configuration 4) A vehicle cover described in any one of configurations 1 to 3, comprising a storage bag for storing the cover body, and a connecting portion for connecting the storage bag to a portion of the cover body so that the cover body can be freely inserted and removed from the storage bag, and the mounting member attaches at least the storage bag to the specified portion. This configuration makes it easier to smoothly remove the cover body from the storage bag using the predetermined part as a reference, and to place the cover body over the vehicle. It also makes it easier to smoothly store the unfolded cover body in the storage bag.

[0056] (Configuration 5) The vehicle cover according to Configuration 4, wherein the mounting member has a fastening portion that extends from the surface of the storage bag facing the vehicle body and is fastened to the vehicle body. With this configuration, when taking the cover body in and out of the storage bag, the fastening portion does not get in the way, making it easier to take the cover body in and out.

[0057] (Configuration 6) The vehicle cover according to configuration 4 or 5, wherein an attachment area between the attachment member and the storage bag and a connection area between the storage bag and the cover body at least partially overlap each other. This configuration prevents misalignment and / or bias between the storage bag and cover body between the openings, which occurs when the storage bag and cover body are secured by a belt passing through multiple openings alone. It is also advantageous for improving the positioning accuracy of the storage bag and cover body relative to a saddle-ride type vehicle. Furthermore, because the mounting member, cover body, and connecting member overlap in areas that prevent deformation of the storage bag, the shape of the storage bag is maintained and the cover body can be easily removed.

[0058] (Configuration 7) A vehicle cover described in any one of configurations 4 to 6, wherein the mounting member is attached to the middle part of the storage bag when the opening of the storage bag is divided into three equal parts above and below with the opening facing upward. This configuration makes it easier to maintain the opening of the storage bag facing upward, and also prevents the height of the opening from becoming too low.

[0059] (Configuration 8) The vehicle cover according to any one of configurations 1 to 7, wherein selective attachment portions to which the attachment members can be attached / detached are provided on both the front and rear of the cover body. According to this configuration, the mounting position of the mounting member can be changed to suit the available space when parking, improving the operability of unfolding and storing the vehicle cover.

[0060] (Configuration 9) A vehicle cover according to any one of configurations 4 to 7, wherein when the storage bag is attached to the predetermined portion by the attachment member, the opening of the storage bag faces upward toward the vehicle body. This configuration makes it easier to insert and remove the cover body into and from the storage bag.

[0061] (Configuration 10) A vehicle cover described in any one of claims 4 to 7 and 9, in which the storage bag is attached to the specified part without changing the shape of the front and back when the cover body is unfolded and stored, and the cover body covers the storage bag when the cover body is unfolded. This configuration eliminates the need to turn the storage bag inside out when unfolding or storing the bag, improving workability. It also prevents rainwater and other contaminants from entering the storage bag. [Explanation of symbols]

[0062] 1. Saddle-type vehicle 2 front wheels 3 rear wheels 10 Vehicle Cover 20 Cover body 20H, 20HR opening (selective mounting part) 30 Storage bag 30H top 30M middle part 30L bottom 31 Bag body 31K opening 33 Belt (mounting part) 33A Connector (fastening part) 40 Connection part 41,42 Hook and loop fasteners

Claims

1. A cover body (20) for covering a saddle-type vehicle (1), and an attachment member (33) for attaching the cover body (20) to a predetermined portion of the saddle-ride type vehicle (1) so that the cover body (20) can be unfolded to cover the saddle-ride type vehicle (1), based on the predetermined portion of the saddle-ride type vehicle (1). The cover body (20) is provided at both the front and rear sides with selective attachment portions (20H, 20HR) to which the attachment member (33) can be attached or detached. Vehicle cover.

2. the predetermined portion is a portion located at either the front or rear of the saddle-ride type vehicle (1), The mounting member (33) mounts the cover body (20) to the predetermined portion so that the cover body (20) can be deployed to cover the other portion located at the front or rear of the saddle-ride type vehicle (1). The vehicle cover according to claim 1.

3. The predetermined part is a wheel (2, 3) of the saddle-ride type vehicle (1). The vehicle cover according to claim 2.

4. a storage bag (30) for storing the cover body (20); a connecting portion (40) that connects the storage bag (30) and a part of the cover body (20) so that the cover body (20) can be freely taken in and out of the storage bag (30); The attachment member (33) attaches at least the storage bag (30) to the predetermined portion. The vehicle cover according to claim 1.

5. The mounting member (33) has a fastening portion (33A) that extends from the surface of the storage bag (30) facing the vehicle body and is fastened to the vehicle body. The vehicle cover according to claim 4.

6. The attachment area between the attachment member (33) and the storage bag (30) and the connection area between the storage bag (30) and the cover body (20) at least partially overlap. The vehicle cover according to claim 4.

7. The attachment member (33) is attached to the storage bag (30) at the middle part (30M) when the opening (31K) of the storage bag (30) is divided into three equal parts above and below with the opening (31K) facing upward. The vehicle cover according to claim 4.

8. When the storage bag (30) is attached to the predetermined portion by the attachment member (33), the opening (31K) of the storage bag (30) faces upward toward the vehicle body. The vehicle cover according to claim 4.

9. The storage bag (30) is attached to the predetermined part without changing the front and back shapes when the cover body (20) is unfolded and when it is stored. When the cover body (20) is deployed, the cover body (20) covers the storage bag (30). The vehicle cover according to claim 4.

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