Sliding pivot assembly for cover systems
US8465080B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 14, 2011 |
| Grant date | Jun 18, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 12, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60J7/085
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A covering system for vehicles and trailers having a narrow pivot assembly with a moveable arm to help deploy the covering system. The pivot assembly has a gear assembly combined with a spring assembly having the power of multiple springs, which are preferably spiral torsion springs, regarding movement of the arm. The pivot assembly may in turn be mounted in a sliding mechanism for covering various heights of detachable containers.
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