End cap for roll tarp system
US6886879B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 6, 2004 |
| Grant date | May 3, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 6, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60J7/085
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A one-piece molded end cap is provided for use with a container tarping system. The end cap is in the form of an aerodynamically shaped shell and includes a trough and ridge configuration at the rear edge to provide a sealing surface for the side edge of the flexible cover of the tarping system. A deflection barrier is formed at the underside of the end cap shell and is configured to deflect material loaded into the container away from the end cap. In a further embodiment, the end cap can include a tensioning mechanism integral with a front edge of the end cap. The tensioning mechanism includes an elongated body having a bore within which a tensioning element is disposed. The tensioning element applies tension to a drive mechanism of the tarping system through a cable.
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