Truck tarpaulin device

US4215897A · kind A · utility

Inventors

• John Aiken · Cincinnati, US
• Ben P. Aiken · Portersville, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Jun 9, 1978
• Grant date: Aug 5, 1980
• Expiry date: Jun 9, 1998

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B60J7/062
• WIPO field: Transport
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A plurality of slats are positioned atop the side walls of the cargo space of a truck and extend therebetween in parallel relation to the front and back walls and support a tarpaulin. The tarpaulin is extended over the top of the cargo space and folded, selectively, by controlling the direction of rotation of a motor which rotates cables mounted on the top of the side walls and affixed to the back slat.