Automobile cover

US5597197A · kind A · utility

Inventors

• Zeev Mowar · Raanana, IL
• Amnon Kariv · Raanana, IL

Key dates

• Filing date: Aug 29, 1994
• Grant date: Jan 28, 1997
• Expiry date: Aug 29, 2014

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B60J11/00
• WIPO field: Transport
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

An automobile sunshade cover shades a passenger compartment of an automobile. The sunshade is attached at one end to a pouch for storing the cover, and is arranged so that the pouch is freely suspended by laces from suitable fittings of the automobile, such as the hinges attaching the lid of the trunk to the automobile body. The pouch serves to anchor the sunshade when deployed. The sunshade has a crossbar attached to its front edge which provides a convenient grip for the user during the deployment and folding back of the cover, while acting as a second anchor of the cover when placed under the windshieId wipers. In its operative position, the sunshade covers all the automobile's windows providing protection against the sun regardless of the time of day that the sunshade is deployed or the orientation of the parked vehicle. The sunshade does not cover the automobile's registration plates or rear reflectors. It is conveniently and unobtrusively stored away in the trunk when not in use to overcome the disadvantages of regular sunblinds, which typically obstruct a driver's field of view or clutter up an automobile's interior.