Bow configuration
US6595573B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 23, 2001 |
| Grant date | Jul 22, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 23, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60J7/062
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The invention relates to a bow configuration for sliding convertible tops of vehicle constructions or containers with rigid or flexible bulkheads and sidewalls and to longitudinal belts being formed of profile rails and limiting the height of the configuration. A tarpaulin which goes over the top area of the configuration is supported by bows (1) which are arranged in predetermined, regular distances from each other and which span over the width of the loading area and which are supported at the longitudinal belts of the configuration. Said bows are supported at both ends horizontally as well as vertically by means of a roller trolley (5) or a corresponding roller arrangement which encompass the longitudinal belts at least partially. Said bows are guided in the longitudinal direction along complementary configured guide rails of the upper longitudinal belts of the construction. The aim of the invention is to provide for a bow configuration which allows to easily create single-piece bows of any form or size together with the necessary bearings for support rollers and guide rollers. It is also the aim of the invention to provide for a sufficient hardness of the areas of the bow which…
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