JPH057853Y2 - - Google Patents

Description

[Detailed description of the invention] <Industrial application field> The present invention relates to a windshield cover for covering the front windshield when a vehicle is parked, mainly for the purpose of preventing visibility from being lost due to ice formation. The present invention relates to a windshield cover of the above type suitable for use on a vehicle equipped with a door mirror.

<Conventional technology> Conventionally, when a vehicle is parked in a cold region, a windshield cover made of a sheet-shaped foamed resin or the like has been used to protect the windshield from freezing due to a drop in outside temperature. It is being Generally, such a windshield cover is attached only to the front windshield to ensure the driver's forward visibility.

However, as door mirrors have become more popular in place of fender mirrors, in order to ensure rearward visibility, it has become necessary to protect the door mirrors and a portion of the side window glass from freezing, etc. It's here. In addition, conventional covers are held in place by sandwiching part of the cover between the door seals, but considering that the cover will be used in cold regions, it is important to avoid deforming the door seals and creating gaps between the door and the vehicle body. Undesirable.

<Problems to be solved by the invention> In view of the problems of the prior art and the inventor's knowledge, the main purpose of the present invention is to protect the windshield from outside cold air when the vehicle is parked, and to improve the forward visibility. To provide a windshield cover for a car equipped with a door mirror, which not only secures rear visibility but also does not impede the sealing performance of the door.

<Means for Solving the Problems> According to the present invention, an object of the present invention is to provide a windshield cover for covering the front windshield of a vehicle having door mirrors. A main body part made of a sheet material that covers a part of the glass necessary for the driver to see the door mirror, a bag-like part integrally provided to the main body part to cover the door mirror, and a bag-like part of the main body part. Provided is a windshield cover characterized by having a band-shaped engagement member connected to the lower portions of both left and right ends and having a free end portion to be engaged with the outside of the door seal at the lower rear corner of the door of the vehicle. This is achieved by

<Function> In this manner, not only the windshield glass but also the door mirrors and the parts of the side window glass necessary for seeing the door mirrors can be protected, so that forward, rearward and lateral visibility is ensured while driving.

<Embodiments> Specific embodiments based on the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

1 and 2 show a first embodiment based on the present invention, in which the main body portion 3 of the windshield cover 2 is formed by laminating a heat insulating resin layer, a nylon cloth layer, an aluminum vapor deposited layer, etc. It is made of a sheet material and is attached to the entire surface of the windshield 4 and the front part of the side window glass 5 of the vehicle 1. Also,
A bag-shaped portion 6 is integrally sewn to a portion of the main body portion 3 that covers the side window 5, and covers the door mirror 7. Here, the main body portion 3 covers a portion of the side window glass 5 that is necessary for the driver to view the door mirror 7. Also,
By allowing the dimensions of the bag-like portion 6 to be generous, the door mirror 7 covered by the bag-like portion 6 can be tilted freely.

The proximal ends of the first portions 8a of the fastening belts 8 are sewn to the left and right ends of the main body portion 3 of the windshield cover 2, and the free ends thereof have buckles 9 of a known type for length adjustment. It is sewn on. One end of the second portion 8b of the fastening belt 8 is engaged with this buckle 9, and the other end of the second portion 8b of the fastening belt 8 is sewn to form a loop-shaped portion 10. It is attached to the lower rear corner of the door 11.

Here, a bump 12 is formed at one end of the second portion 8b of the fastening belt 8 by melt processing or the like so that it cannot pass through the buckle 9, and a loop-shaped portion 10 is formed at the stop of the door 11. 13
The windshield cover 2 cannot be removed from the vehicle 1 unless the door 11 is opened or the fastening belt 8 is cut, which prevents theft. Moreover, the door seal 14 does not deform, and therefore the airtightness of the door 11 is maintained. Here, if the length of the first portion 8a of the attachment belt 8 is determined appropriately, the buckle 9 will be located on the main body portion 3 of the windshield cover 2, and there is no fear that the buckle 9 will damage the surface of the vehicle body. do not have.

A windshield cover 2 like this is installed on a vehicle 1.
In order to attach the windshield to the windshield, first, the outer surface of the windshield 4 is covered with the main body part 3, and the lower part of the main body part 3 is held between the wiper 15. Next, cover the left and right door mirrors 7 with the bag-shaped portion 6, open the front door 11,
A loop-shaped portion 1 of the belt 8 is attached to the lower corner of the rear end.
Hook 0 and close door 11. At this time, by hooking the loop portion 10 between the door stopper 13 and the door seal 14 of the front door 11, the wind cover 2 is effectively prevented from falling off without impairing the airtightness of the door. It is possible. Also,
When the front door 11 is locked, in addition to the fact that one end of the second portion of the fastening belt 8 is prevented from coming off by the knob 12 as described above, the loop-shaped portion 10
The engagement with the door stopper 13 cannot be released, making it possible to prevent theft.

If the degree of adhesion between the main body 3 of the windshield cover 2 and the glass surface of the windshield 4 is not good, by adjusting the belt length of the fastening belt 8 with the buckle 9, the windshield cover 2 can be attached to the windshield 4 and the glass surface of the windshield 4. It can be suitably brought into close contact with the side window glass 5.

3 and 4 show a second embodiment based on the present invention, parts corresponding to the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and detailed explanation thereof will be omitted.

As clearly shown in FIG. 3, the first portion 16a of the fastening belt 16 is sewn to the side end of the main body 3 at its proximal end, as in the first embodiment, and its free end is sewn to the side end of the main body 3. The second part 16 is sewn to the second part 16 by the buckle 9 sewn to the
is engaged with one end of b. And the second part 1
The other end of the attachment belt 16 is sewn at a certain interval in front of the position where the first portion 16a is sewn on the main body 3.
has a loop shape as a whole.

Further, a tube-shaped stopper 17, which may be made of rubber, is movably fitted in the middle part of the second portion 16b, and as shown in FIG. It is received in a space 18 defined by the inner surface of the edge of the door 11, the vehicle body 19, and the door seal 14 on the inside of the lower rear corner of the door 11. Here, the size of the stopper 17 is determined to prevent it from falling out of the gap 20 formed between the edge of the door 11 and the vehicle body 19. Further, the stopper 17 is located outside the door seal 14,
As in the first embodiment, the airtightness of the door is not impaired. The stopper 17 is not limited to a tube-shaped one, but may be a spherical or ring-shaped member as long as it can be movably engaged with the second portion 16b of the fastening belt and will not fall out of the above-mentioned gap 20.
The material may be any material as long as it is soft.

According to this embodiment, since the first portion 16a and the second portion 16b of the fastening belt 16 are sewn to the main body 3 at a distance from each other, the main body 3 can be secured to the windshield even in strong winds. It is difficult to turn over from shield 4,
The protective effect of the windshield cover 2 becomes even more reliable.

It goes without saying that the present invention is not limited to the above-mentioned embodiments, and that various stresses are possible. for example,
In order to give the windshield cover appropriate tension, the attachment belt may be made of an elastic part such as rubber, so that the adhesion of the windshield cover to the windshield is not impaired when the door mirror is tilted. For example, a stretchable portion made of pleats or stretchable fabric may be provided near the proximal end of the bag-shaped portion. Moreover, such a windshield cover can also be applied as a sunshade to prevent an excessive rise in temperature within the vehicle interior.

<Effects of the invention> As described above, according to the invention, by pulling the windshield cover in a direction substantially perpendicular to the windshield surface, the windshield is protected with improved adhesion to the glass surface, and the forward visibility is improved. can be ensured. Furthermore, since the door mirrors and a portion of the side window glass for viewing the door mirrors are also protected, the driver's rear visibility is secured. Moreover, by engaging the locking member on the outside of the door seal of the door, a seal between the door and the vehicle body is ensured, and there is no fear that cold air or the like will infiltrate into the vehicle interior. From the above, the usefulness of the windshield cover is further improved.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 shows a first embodiment of the present invention, and is a perspective view showing a vehicle equipped with a windshield cover. FIG. 2 is a side view showing an enlarged main part of FIG. 1. FIG. 3 is a diagram corresponding to FIG. 2 showing a second embodiment based on the present invention. FIG. 4 is a sectional view of FIG. 3 taken along the - line. 1...Vehicle, 2...Windshield cover,
3...Body member, 4...Windshield, 5...
...Side window glass, 6...Bag-shaped part, 7
... Door mirror, 8 ... Attachment belt, 8a ... First part, 8b ... Second part, 9 ... Buckle, 10 ... Loop-shaped part, 11 ... Door, 12
... bump, 13 ... door stopper, 14 ... door seal, 15 ... wiper, 16 ... latching belt, 1
6a...first part, 16b...second part, 1
7...Stopper, 18...Space, 19...Car body,
20...Gap.

Claims (1)

[Scope of claim for utility model registration] A windshield cover for covering the front windshield of a vehicle having a door mirror, which is necessary for the driver to see the door mirror in substantially the entire area of the front windshield and the side window glass. a bag-shaped portion integrally provided on the main body portion to cover the door mirror; and a bag-shaped portion connected to the lower left and right ends of the main body portion and located at the lower rear corner of the door of the vehicle. 1. A windshield cover comprising: a band-shaped fastening member having a free end portion to be engaged with the outside of a door seal at a portion of the windshield cover.