PASSENGER CAR-COVERING APPARATUS

摘要

A flexible water-proof sheet has one end attached to a winding roller and the other end attached to the cross-bar of a U-shape frame pivotally connected to a mounting structure. Spring members urge the U-shape frame in a direction away from the roller to unwind the sheet and cover the passenger car. A crank handle is connected to the roller to wind the sheet Against the action of the spring members. The pivot of the frame to the mounting structure is located below the bottom of the passenger car and in the vicinity of the vertical centerline of the drive side door, such that, when the sheet is fully wound, the side arms of the V-shape frame take a low-enough inclined position to fully clear said side door. The spring members are similarly positioned to clear the side door. In one embodiment, the system is mounted on a stationary frame to be installed, for instance, in a house driveway, In the other embodiment, the entire apparatus is mounted on the car itself to be always available for use.