EV Car Cover With Camera Windows and Charging Port Access
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional car covers designed for internal combustion engine vehicles are ineffective for electric vehicles due to issues such as lack of charging access, interference with battery thermal management, aerodynamic fit, sensor obstruction, and inadequate temperature regulation, which can lead to inefficiencies and potential damage.
Innovation Solution
A car cover with clear portions for camera visibility, breathable and insulated materials, and tailored fit for electric vehicles, featuring suction cups, magnets, and fasteners for secure attachment, along with features like zippered hatches and charging port access, to accommodate EV-specific functions and protect against environmental elements.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Object-affected harmful factors
If a traditional car cover is used to protect the vehicle, then the vehicle surface is protected from environmental damage, but charging access is blocked and airflow for cooling is restricted
Solution Approach 1:
The car cover is divided into multiple functional zones: solid protective portions for general body coverage and transparent portions strategically positioned at charging ports, sensors, and ventilation areas. This segmentation allows simultaneous achievement of protection and operational access without removing the cover.
Solution Approach 2:
Different regions of the car cover have different properties: opaque protective material for general coverage versus transparent material at specific locations requiring visibility or access. This local differentiation enables the cover to provide protection where needed while maintaining functionality at critical points.
2Object-affected harmful factors
If a traditional car cover is used to protect the vehicle, then the vehicle surface is protected from environmental damage, but sensor functionality is obstructed
Solution Approach 1:
The car cover incorporates transparent portions at precise locations where sensors, cameras, and detection systems are positioned. This allows sensor functionality to be maintained while the rest of the vehicle receives protective coverage.
Solution Approach 2:
The transparent material acts as an intermediary that allows sensor signals and detection functions to pass through while still providing physical protection and environmental shielding for the underlying components.
3Object-affected harmful factors
If a traditional car cover is used to protect the vehicle, then the vehicle surface is protected from environmental damage, but temperature regulation is impaired
Solution Approach 1:
The car cover uses transparent portions at ventilation areas and thermal management points to allow heat dissipation and temperature regulation, while opaque portions provide insulation and protection in non-critical areas.
Solution Approach 2:
The cover incorporates breathable or perforated transparent sections that allow airflow and thermal exchange, enabling passive cooling while maintaining protective coverage.
4Object-affected harmful factors
If a traditional car cover is used to protect the vehicle, then the vehicle surface is protected from environmental damage, but aerodynamic fit is poor causing fabric to flap and potentially scratch the surface
Solution Approach 1:
The car cover incorporates elastic edges, drawstrings, or adjustable fastening systems that allow the cover to dynamically adapt to wind forces and vehicle contours, preventing fabric flapping while maintaining protective coverage.
Solution Approach 2:
The cover uses flexible, form-fitting materials that conform to the vehicle's aerodynamic shape, reducing wind resistance and preventing excessive movement that could cause damage.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Ensures effective airflow, temperature regulation, and sensor functionality while protecting the vehicle from environmental damage, maintaining operational efficiency and security, even when parked.
Implementation Method 1
suction cups, magnets, and fasteners for secure attachment
Implementation Method 2
suction cups, magnets, and fasteners for secure attachment
Implementation Method 3
breathable and insulated materials
Implementation Method 4
breathable and insulated materials
Data Source
AI summary
A car cover includes a cover material configured to conformally fit over a vehicle. A clear window is integrally formed within the cover to be disposed over a video camera of the vehicle allowing the video camera to view through the at least one clear window when the car cover is disposed overtop vehicle. A zipper opens starting from a bottom and extends to a top to allow a door to be opened without removing the car cover. An additional strip of protective material may be disposed on the inside of the zipper. A breathable mesh is integrally formed in the cover car and disposed adjacent to a vent of the vehicle. A charging port access is integrally formed in the car cover and disposed abutting a charging port of the vehicle. The charging port access is an openable flap formed in the cover material with a reflective material.