Retractable cover for a boat trailer
US11623556B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 9, 2020 |
| Grant date | Apr 11, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 9, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60P7/02
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A retractable trailer cover adapted for mounting to an existing boat trailer and a method for retrofitting the trailer cover to the boat trailer. The trailer cover includes multiple ribs extending from one side to the other, a flexible cover material, two elongated tracks, and multiple wheels received within the tracks. The ribs are affixed to the wheels so as to be slidably mounted to the tracks. Mounting brackets can be spaced along each of the trailer cover sides, and the tracks can be affixed to the mounting brackets. To mount the trailer cover to the boat trailer, the mounting brackets can be attached to a frame of the boat trailer. The trailer cover can selectively be expanded and retracted to cover and uncover an associated boat and boat trailer and may be used with new or used trailers.
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