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Sliding pivot assembly for cover systems

US8465080B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 14, 2011
Grant dateJun 18, 2013
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Expiry dateOct 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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