Vehicle Windshield Cover with Telescopic Handle

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing windshield covers for vehicles are cumbersome and difficult to use, especially for smaller individuals or on larger vehicles, making them impractical for widespread adoption.

Innovation Solution

A cover apparatus with a sheet made of durable materials, featuring a handle and attachment elements like hook and loop fasteners or magnets, which allows for easy application and removal, and includes a telescopic shaft for improved handling and positioning.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Area of stationary object

If prior art windshield covers are applied on or over the entire windshield prior to attaching them, then complete coverage is achieved, but the application process becomes difficult and cumbersome especially for smaller individuals or on larger vehicles

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecoverage areaVSAvoidapplication ease

Core Design Contradiction:

Area of stationary objectVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The cover apparatus is divided into a sheet portion and a separate handle assembly. The handle can be inserted into or removed from the sheet, allowing the sheet to be applied first for complete coverage, and then the handle to be attached for easy manipulation and removal. This segmentation resolves the contradiction by enabling complete area coverage during application while maintaining ease of operation through the separate handle component.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

2Object-affected harmful factors

If prior art windshield covers are designed for complete windshield coverage, then protection is comprehensive, but removal becomes difficult when snow and ice accumulate

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveprotection from snow and iceVSAvoidremoval ease

Core Design Contradiction:

Object-affected harmful factorsVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The handle serves as an intermediary component that facilitates interaction between the user and the cover apparatus. By providing a dedicated handle that can be firmly grasped, the apparatus enables easy removal even when snow and ice accumulate on the sheet portion. The handle acts as a mediator that transfers the user's pulling force effectively to remove the entire cover apparatus.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

3Device complexity

If no handle is provided on the cover apparatus, then the structure remains simple, but handling and positioning become difficult

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvestructural simplicityVSAvoidhandling ease

Core Design Contradiction:

Device complexityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The handle assembly is designed to be dynamically attachable and detachable from the sheet portion. The handle can be inserted into or removed from the sheet based on operational needs. This dynamic configuration allows the apparatus to maintain structural simplicity when the handle is not needed, while providing easy handling and positioning when the handle is attached.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

4Reliability

If the cover apparatus is made from durable materials strong enough to withstand snow and ice accumulation, then protection reliability is improved, but the material must also withstand high temperatures in hot weather or direct sunlight

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveprotection reliabilityVSAvoidtemperature adaptability

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The sheet portion is constructed from composite materials that combine the properties needed for both cold and hot weather protection. The material is designed to be strong and durable enough to withstand snow and ice accumulation while also being resistant to high temperatures and direct sunlight. This composite material approach allows the single sheet to adapt to varying temperature conditions throughout the year.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #40Composite materials

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

The cover apparatus provides quick and easy protection for vehicle windshields from snow, ice, and sun, facilitating easy clearing and reducing heat buildup, while being adaptable for various vehicle types and components.

Implementation Method 1

The cover apparatus can include magnetic elements or other attachment elements

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectMagnetism: Magnetism

Implementation Method 2

attachment elements like hook and loop fasteners or magnets

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectMechanical Fastening: Mechanical Fastener

Data Source

PatentUS10618396B2Cover apparatus and method for vehicle windows and/or other vehicle components

Publication Date: 2020.04.14 JOAO RAYMOND ANTHONY

AI summary

An apparatus, including a sheet for placement over a vehicle window. The sheet includes a main portion having a first, second, third, and fourth, side, wherein the first and second sides are positioned opposite one another, the third and fourth sides are positioned opposite one another, the first side extends a first length, the second side extends a second length, the third side extends a third length, and the fourth side extends a fourth length, and each of the first and second lengths are longer than the third and fourth lengths; at least two end portions configured to be closed within a door of the vehicle; and a top portion extending from and along the first side. The top portion contains a cavity or passageway extending along a portion of the first side and is configured to receive a portion of a shaft.