Vehicle protector

Abstract

A compact, foldable, transportable vehicle protector for parked vehicles. Panels are connected, side-by-side, by alternating folding lines or hinges to form a structure capable of standing freely in any position around the vehicle. The folding lines or hinges further allow the panels to fold onto each other, forming a vehicle protector that is compact, stowable and transportable. When the device is positioned around the vehicle, it protects the vehicle from dents, scratches and other damage occurring from what many consider minor bumps.

What is claimed:  
     
         1 . An apparatus for protecting a vehicle, said apparatus comprising: 
 a plurality of adjacent panels, each of said panels connected to at least one other said adjacent panels by at least one hinge means;    wherein said hinge means are such that the fold direction of each successive said panel is alternately folded.    
     
     
         2 . An apparatus according to  claim 1 , wherein said panels consist of impact resistant material.  
     
     
         3 . An apparatus according to  claim 1 , wherein said panels consist of soft pliable material.  
     
     
         4 . An apparatus according to  claim 1 , wherein said panels each contain foldable supports.  
     
     
         5 . An apparatus according to  claim 4 , wherein said supports lock in a folded position.  
     
     
         6 . An apparatus according to  claim 4 , wherein said supports lock in an extended position.  
     
     
         7 . An apparatus according to  claim 1 , wherein said panels are constructed like an accordion.