FIELD OF INVENTION:
[001] The present subject matter described herein, relates to a ventilator for a vehicle, and more particularly towards a cover structure configured to be secured to the ventilator. 5
BACKGROUND AND PRIOR ART:
[002] A luggage compartment is generally provided in a rear portion of a vehicle defining a luggage space in the spare wheel / tire area. A luggage board is disposed on a vehicle floor that serves as an upper cover / closure of a goods 10 storage box which is provided below a floor portion of the luggage compartment and which is used to store a spare tire, tools, and the like.
[003] Further in Current / Conventional design of Vehicles, a ventilator is provided in the luggage compartment to facilitate ventilation of the vehicle interior. Ventilator is mounted in the ventilation port provided in the rear part of 15 the vehicle body panel of the rear bumper inside, to discharge the cabin air from cabin through such vents.
[004] However, a common problem associated with conventional ventilation structures is ingress of foreign particles, in particular snow and / or water. For example, since the ventilator has openings in it, there is a possibility of water 20 entry in vehicle cabin through it while washing the car or some other situation, like rains, water in pot holes, etc. Such is an undesirable situation, and there exist a need to counter ingress of water or other foreign particles through the ventilator into the vehicle cabin.
[005] Japanese Patent publication JP2011225053 provides a Ventilation 25 structure of vehicle, where the addressed problem includes - To provide a ventilation structure of a vehicle capable of reducing the cost and weight by optimizing a configuration of a ventilator according to a vehicle type. The solution includes - The ventilation structure of the vehicle is installed in a ventilating
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opening 102a provided in a vehicle rear panel 102 inside a rear bumper 104, and includes the ventilator 110 for emitting air inside the vehicle interior through the ventilating opening. In the ventilator, a ventilator valve 130 for opening/closing by the operation of negative pressure generated outside the ventilator is mounted. The ventilator includes: a ventilator base 120 installed in the ventilating opening; 5 and a frame-shaped ventilator duct 150 having an opening 150a on a surface opposite to the surface mounted in the ventilator base.
[006] However, the assembly, shape, operation and location of the parts mentioned in the prior art are not similar to the present disclosure.
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OBJECTS OF THE INVENTION:
[007] The principal objective of the present invention is to provide a ventilator cover for preventing ingress of water or other foreign particles inside vehicle cabin through the ventilator.
[008] Another object of the present subject matter is to provide protection 15 against damage to a ventilator.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION:
[009] The present invention relates to a ventilator cover configured to be secured to a ventilator of a vehicle. The ventilator cover includes an upper portion 20 defining a planar structure, and an inclined structure extending angularly from the planar structure, the inclined structure including a longitudinal water diverting rib, and a vertical flanged edge extending downwards from the inclined structure; a plurality of side structures extending vertically downwards with a reducing width from the upper portion; a bottom portion coupled to the plurality of side 25 structures, the bottom portion defining a corrugated shape with alternate crests and troughs; and a vertical front flange coupled to the bottom portion and the plurality of side structures and extending upwards from the bottom portion up to a
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height, such that the vertical front flange and the vertical flanged edge defines an opening of the ventilator cover.
[0010] In order to further understand the characteristics and technical contents of the present subject matter, a description relating thereto will be made with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the drawings are illustrative 5 only but not used to limit scope of the present subject matter.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0011] It is to be noted, however, that the appended drawings illustrate only typical embodiments of the present subject matter and are therefore not to be 10 considered for limiting of its scope, for the invention may admit to other equally effective embodiments. The detailed description is described with reference to the accompanying figures. In the figures, the left-most digit(s) of a reference number identifies the figure in which the reference number first appears. The same numbers are used throughout the figures to reference like features and 15 components. Some embodiments of system or methods in accordance with embodiments of the present subject matter are now described, by way of example, and with reference to the accompanying figures, in which:
[0012] Fig. 1 illustrates a front perspective view showing a ventilator cover configured to be secured to a ventilator of a vehicle (not shown) in accordance 20 with an embodiment of the present disclosure;
[0013] Fig. 2 illustrates a rear perspective view showing the ventilator cover configured to be secured to the ventilator (90) of Fig. 1;
[0014] Figs. 3a and 3b respectively illustrates a front perspective view and a rear perspective view of the ventilator cover being assembled over the ventilator; 25
[0015] Fig. 4 illustrates a cross-sectional view of the ventilator cover of Fig. 3a along a plane C-C’;
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[0016] Fig. 4a-4c illustrate enlarged views of different portions of the ventilator cover of Fig. 4;
[0017] Fig. 5a illustrates a cross-sectional view of the ventilator cover of Fig. 3a along a plane A-A’;
[0018] Fig. 5b illustrates a cross-sectional view of the ventilator cover of Fig. 3a 5 along a plane B-B’;
[0019] Fig. 6 illustrates another perspective view of the ventilator cover in accordance with a practical scenario associated with the vehicle;
[0020] Fig. 7a illustrates another perspective view of the ventilator cover in accordance with another practical scenario associated with the vehicle; and 10
[0021] Fig. 7b shows a sectional view of the ventilator cover about a section D-D’ of Fig. 7a.
[0022] The figures depict embodiments of the present subject matter for the purposes of illustration only. A person skilled in the art will easily recognize from the following description that alternative embodiments of the structures and 15 methods illustrated herein may be employed without departing from the principles of the disclosure described herein.
DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS:
[0023] The present disclosure presents embodiments for a ventilator cover disposed on a ventilator cover configured to be secured to a ventilator of a vehicle. 20 The ventilator cover includes an upper portion defining a planar structure, and an inclined structure extending angularly from the planar structure, the inclined structure including a longitudinal water diverting rib, and a vertical flanged edge extending downwards from the inclined structure; a plurality of side structures extending vertically downwards with a reducing width from the upper portion; a 25 bottom portion coupled to the plurality of side structures, the bottom portion defining a corrugated shape with alternate crests and troughs; and a vertical front flange coupled to the bottom portion and the plurality of side structures and extending upwards from the bottom portion up to a height, such that the vertical
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front flange and the vertical flanged edge defines an opening of the ventilator cover.
[0024] It should be noted that the description and figures merely illustrate the principles of the present subject matter. It should be appreciated by those skilled in the art that conception and specific embodiment disclosed may be readily 5 utilized as a basis for modifying or designing other structures for carrying out the same purposes of the present subject matter. It should also be appreciated by those skilled in the art that by devising various arrangements that, although not explicitly described or shown herein, embody the principles of the present subject matter and are included within its spirit and scope. Furthermore, all examples 10 recited herein are principally intended expressly to be for pedagogical purposes to aid the reader in understanding the principles of the present subject matter and the concepts contributed by the inventor(s) to furthering the art, and are to be construed as being without limitation to such specifically recited examples and conditions. The novel features which are believed to be characteristic of the 15 present subject matter, both as to its organization and method of operation, together with further objects and advantages will be better understood from the following description when considered in connection with the accompanying figures.
[0025] These and other advantages of the present subject matter would be 20 described in greater detail with reference to the following figures. It should be noted that the description merely illustrates the principles of the present subject matter. It will thus be appreciated that those skilled in the art will be able to devise various arrangements that, although not explicitly described herein, embody the principles of the present subject matter and are included within its scope. 25
[0026] Fig. 1 illustrates a front perspective view showing a ventilator cover 100 configured to be secured to a ventilator 90 of a vehicle (not shown) in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. Fig. 2 illustrates a rear perspective view showing the ventilator cover 100 configured to be secured to the ventilator 90. In an example, the ventilator 90 defines a plurality of parametric receiving 30
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portions including a top 92, a bottom 94, and a plurality of sides 96 connecting the top 92 and the bottom 94. In an embodiment, the top 92, the bottom 94, and the plurality of sides 96 are configured for receiving corresponding parts of the ventilator cover 100. In an embodiment, the ventilator cover 100 is configured to restrict an entry of water or other foreign particles in the ventilator 90. 5
[0027] In an embodiment as mentioned earlier, with continued reference to Figs. 1-2, the ventilator cover 100 is configured to be secured to the ventilator 90. The ventilator cover 100 includes an upper portion 102 defining a planar structure 102a, and an inclined structure 102b extending angularly from the planar structure 102a. In an example, the inclined structure 102b is configured to direct a flow of 10 water coming from the planar structure 102a in a downward direction. In an embodiment, the inclined structure 102b includes a longitudinal water diverting rib 103, and a vertical flanged edge 104 extending downwards from the inclined structure 102b. In an example, the water diverting rib 103 is configured to divert the flow of water as received by the inclined structure 102b. Further, the water 15 diverting rib 103 provides additional strength to the ventilator cover 100 against bending or deforming loads.
[0028] In an embodiment, the ventilator cover 100 further includes a plurality of side structures 106 extending vertically downwards with a reducing width from the upper portion 102. Further, the ventilator cover 100 includes a bottom portion 20 108 coupled to the plurality of side structures 106. In an example, the bottom portion 108 defines a corrugated shape with alternate crests 110 and troughs 112. In an example, the crests 110 associated with the bottom portion 108 defines a chamfered trapezoidal profile. In an example, the corrugated shape provides strength to a lower area of the ventilator 90 and the ventilator cover 100. 25
[0029] In an embodiment, the ventilator cover 100 further includes a vertical front flange 114 coupled to the bottom portion 108 and the plurality of side structures 106. The vertical front flange 114 extends upwards from the bottom portion 108 up to a height h, such that the vertical front flange 114 and the vertical flanged edge 104 defines an opening O of the ventilator cover 100. 30
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[0030] Figs. 3a and 3b respectively illustrates a front perspective view and a rear perspective view of the ventilator cover 100 being assembled over the ventilator 90.
[0031] Fig. 4 illustrates a cross-sectional view of the ventilator cover 100 of Fig. 3a along a plane C-C’. Fig. 4a-4c illustrate enlarged views of different portions of 5 the ventilator cover 100 of Fig. 4.
[0032] Fig. 5a illustrates a cross-sectional view of the ventilator cover 100 of Fig. 3a along a plane A-A’, and Fig. 5b illustrates a cross-sectional view of the ventilator cover 100 of Fig. 3a along a plane B-B’.
[0033] In an embodiment, referring to Figs. 1, 2, 3a-3b, 4, 4a-4c, and 5a-5b 10 collectively, the planar structure 102a of the upper portion 102 of the ventilator cover 100 is corresponding to the top 92 of the ventilator 90. In an example, the planar structure 102a includes a plurality of first female receptacles 120 configured to receive a plurality of first male members 93 provided on the top 92 during securing of the ventilator cover 100 over the ventilator 90. Further, in an 15 embodiment, the planar structure 102a of the upper portion 102 and the top 92 of the ventilator 90 includes an EPT sealer 101 therebetween. In an example, the EPT sealer 101 is configured to provide a waterproof seal, in case any water creeps through gap between the top 92 and the planar structure 102a.
[0034] Further, the plurality of side structures 106 of the ventilator cover 100 are 20 corresponding to a plurality of sides 96 of the ventilator 90. In an example, the plurality of side structures 106 define indented portions 122 with second female receptacles 124 configured to receive second male members 95 provided on the plurality of sides 96 during securing of the ventilator cover 100 over the ventilator 90. 25
[0035] Further, the bottom portion 108 of the ventilator cover 100 is corresponding to the bottom 94 of the ventilator 90. In an embodiment, the chamfered trapezoidal profile of the crests 110 of the bottom portion 108 assists in easy assembling of the ventilator cover 100 over the ventilator 90, such that the
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crests 110 maintains contact with the bottom 94. In an example, the crests 110 makes the ventilator cover 100 intact with the ventilator and prevents any looseness. Further, the troughs 112 of the bottom portion 108 defines a gap “G” with the bottom 94 upon assembly of the ventilator cover 100 over the ventilator 90. In an example, the gap “G” allows drainage of water from the ventilator cover 5 100, in case any water quantity creeps inside the ventilator cover 100.
[0036] Fig. 6 illustrates another perspective view of the ventilator cover 100 in accordance with a practical scenario associated with the vehicle. As shown, the water diverting rib 103 diverts the flow of water (Depicted by Arrows “F”) as received by the inclined structure 102b. As mentioned earlier, the practical 10 scenario may include washing of the vehicle, wherein during manual or automated washing of the vehicle with water jet, water may reach ventilator.
[0037] Fig. 7a illustrates another perspective view of the ventilator cover 100 in accordance with another practical scenario associated with the vehicle, wherein the vehicle is being washed in an inclined position. As shown, the water gets 15 diverted (Depicted by Arrows “F”) and flows through sides. However, due to the inclined position, small quantity of water (depicted by Arrows “E”) might creep inside the ventilator cover 100. Fig. 7b shows a sectional view of the ventilator cover 100 about a section D-D’ of Fig. 7a. As mentioned earlier, the gap “G” defined by the troughs 112 of the bottom portion 108 allows drainage of excess 20 water creeping inside the ventilator cover 100.
[0038] Although embodiments for the present subject matter have been described in language specific to structural features, it is to be understood that the present subject matter is not necessarily limited to the specific features described. Rather, the specific features and methods are disclosed as embodiments for the present 25 subject matter. Numerous modifications and adaptations of the system/component of the present invention will be apparent to those skilled in the art, and thus it is intended by the appended claims to cover all such modifications and adaptations which fall within the scope of the present subject matter.

We claim:
1. A ventilator cover (100) configured to be secured to a ventilator (90) of a vehicle, the ventilator cover (100) comprising:
an upper portion (102) defining a planar structure (102a), and an inclined structure (102b) extending angularly from the planar structure 5 (102a), the inclined structure (102b) including a longitudinal water diverting rib (103), and a vertical flanged edge (104) extending downwards from the inclined structure (102b);
a plurality of side structures (106) extending vertically downwards with a reducing width from the upper portion (102); 10
a bottom portion (108) coupled to the plurality of side structures (106), the bottom portion (108) defining a corrugated shape with alternate crests (110) and troughs (112); and
a vertical front flange (114) coupled to the bottom portion (108) and the plurality of side structures (106) and extending upwards from the 15 bottom portion (108) up to a height (h), such that the vertical front flange (114) and the vertical flanged edge (104) defines an opening (O) of the ventilator cover (100).
2. The ventilator cover (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the crests (110) associated with the bottom portion (108) defines a chamfered trapezoidal 20 profile.
3. The ventilator cover (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the planar structure (102a) of the upper portion (102) is corresponding to a top (92) of the ventilator (90), the planar structure (102a) includes a plurality of first female receptacles (120) configured to receive a plurality of first male 25 members (93) provided on the top (92) during securing of the ventilator cover (100) over the ventilator (90).
4. The ventilator cover (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the plurality of side structures (106) are corresponding to a plurality of sides (96) of the
ventilator (90), the plurality of side structures (106) defines indented
portions (122) with second female receptacles (124) configured to receive
second male members (95) provided on the plurality of sides (96) during
securing of the ventilator cover (100) over the ventilator (90).
5. The ventilator cover (100) as claimed in claim 2, wherein the bottom porti5 on
(108) is corresponding to a bottom (94) of the ventilator (90), and the
chamfered trapezoidal profile of the crests (110) assists in easy assembling
of the ventilator cover (100) over the ventilator (90), such that the crests
(110) maintains contact with the bottom (94).
6. The ventilator cover (100) as claimed in claim 5, wherein the troughs (112)
of the bottom portion (108) defines a gap “G” with the bottom (94) upon
assembly of the ventilator cover (100) over the ventilator (90).
7. The ventilator cover (100) as claimed in claim 3, wherein the planar
structure (102a) of the upper portion (102) and the top (92) of the ventilator
(90) includes an EPT sealer therebetween.
8. The ventilator cover (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the water
diverting rib (103) is configured to divert a flow of water.
9. The ventilator cover (100) as claimed in claim 6, wherein the gap “G”
allows drainage of water from the ventilator cover (100).