Cover system for a transfer trailer

Details Cover system for a transfer trailer Cover system for a transfer trailer

2006-01-10

2006-01-10

Pedder, Dennis H. (Department: 3612)

Land vehicles: bodies and tops

Tops

Load cover

C296S100060, C105S377060

Reexamination Certificate

active

06983975

ABSTRACT:
A cover system for an open-topped container, such as a transfer trailer, includes a cover carried by a support frame pivotably mounted to the container. The support frame includes a triangular construct at the opposite ends of the container to improve the rigidity of the cover system. A continuous drive shaft extends along the length of the container and is connected to the support frame. A drive assembly rotates the continuous drive shaft to pivot the cover between retracted and deployed positions. The drive assembly is reversible to accommodate covers mounted on either side of the container.

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