Foldable vehicle cover (armed/unarmed) covers vehicle's front, mid-section, and rear, longitudinally, laterally and vertically. Longitudinal staves in separate cover segments permit lateral collapse of cover with draw cords in lateral cover channels (one cord-end attached at closed channel end and the cord extending outboard from open channel end). The unarmed cover has four operating modes: covered, uncovered, laterally compressed and folded (front and rear segments folded atop mid-sectional segment). An alarmed cover includes either pouches on inboard side of vertical cover portions or module attachment systems on the inboard side. Proximity alarm module is pouch mounted or attached and is removably coupled to vehicle vertical element via an electromagnetic/mechanical attachment sub-system. A proximity sensor generates ALARM sensor not proximate vehicle element. A transmitter generates RF ALARM and a software App on user's causes ALARM annunciation.

Foldable vehicle cover (armed/unarmed) covers vehicle's front, mid-section, and rear, longitudinally, laterally and vertically. Longitudinal staves in separate cover segments permit lateral collapse of cover with draw cords in lateral cover channels (one cord-end attached at closed channel end and the cord extending outboard from open channel end). The unarmed cover has four operating modes: covered, uncovered, laterally compressed and folded (front and rear segments folded atop mid-sectional segment). An alarmed cover includes either pouches on inboard side of vertical cover portions or module attachment systems on the inboard side. Proximity alarm module is pouch mounted or attached and is removably coupled to vehicle vertical element via an electromagnetic/mechanical attachment sub-system. A proximity sensor generates ALARM sensor not proximate vehicle element. A transmitter generates RF ALARM and a software App on user's causes ALARM annunciation.

A clip assembly includes a base plate having an elongated slot, and a rail clip positioned adjacent the base plate. The rail clip is movable within the elongated slot. A locking mechanism is mounted to the base plate and is operably coupled to the rail clip.

An apparatus for raising and lowering a vehicle cover is provided. The apparatus includes a flexible member having a first end and a second end, the flexible member configured to flex so that, with the first end positioned adjacent to a vehicle and the second and positioned generally higher than the vehicle, the second end raises the vehicle cover up from the vehicle and lowers the vehicle cover down towards the vehicle. The second end of the flexible member is configured to retain the vehicle cover.

An apparatus for raising and lowering a vehicle cover is provided. The apparatus includes a flexible member having a first end and a second end, the flexible member configured to flex so that, with the first end positioned adjacent to a vehicle and the second and positioned generally higher than the vehicle, the second end raises the vehicle cover up from the vehicle and lowers the vehicle cover down towards the vehicle. The second end of the flexible member is configured to retain the vehicle cover.

A motor vehicle is disclosed having a flexible cover that is multi-functional in nature and can be configured as a cover for a rear luggage compartment of the motor vehicle as a small item carrier, as an extendible weather protector and as a roof protector for the motor vehicle.

A motor vehicle is disclosed having a flexible cover that is multi-functional in nature and can be configured as a cover for a rear luggage compartment of the motor vehicle as a small item carrier, as an extendible weather protector and as a roof protector for the motor vehicle.

Methods and devices are provided for using vehicle covers. For example, a method of covering a vehicle is provided including placing a pre-folded vehicle cover between front and rear wheels of the vehicle and then driving the vehicle forwards until the rear wheels of the vehicle are on top of the vehicle cover. The method includes extending a rear portion of the vehicle cover and driving the vehicle backwards until the front wheels of the vehicle are on top of the vehicle cover. The method further includes extending a front portion of the vehicle cover and covering at least a bottom and at least part of each side of the vehicle with the vehicle cover to form a barrier underneath and at least partially around the vehicle. The method can also include covering a top of the vehicle and entirely enclosing the vehicle.

Methods and devices are provided for using vehicle covers. For example, a method of covering a vehicle is provided including placing a pre-folded vehicle cover between front and rear wheels of the vehicle and then driving the vehicle forwards until the rear wheels of the vehicle are on top of the vehicle cover. The method includes extending a rear portion of the vehicle cover and driving the vehicle backwards until the front wheels of the vehicle are on top of the vehicle cover. The method further includes extending a front portion of the vehicle cover and covering at least a bottom and at least part of each side of the vehicle with the vehicle cover to form a barrier underneath and at least partially around the vehicle. The method can also include covering a top of the vehicle and entirely enclosing the vehicle.

Systems and methods described in this disclosure provide methods and systems for automatic deployment of a vehicle covering apparatus to protect the vehicle from environmental conditions such as severe weather.