Land vehicles: bodies and tops – Tops – Roll-up covers
Patent
1997-10-23
1998-11-03
Hoge, Gary C.
Land vehicles: bodies and tops
Tops
Roll-up covers
242225, B60P 704
Patent
active
058298193
ABSTRACT:
A direct-drive actuator assembly actuates a tarp spool for a truck bed tarp system. The direct-drive actuator assembly includes a transmission housing adapted for mounting to the tarp housing. An output shaft extends from the transmission housing for driving the tarp spool. An input shaft is also positioned at least partially within the transmission housing. An electric motor is operatively connected to the input shaft for actuating the tarp spool. A brake is operatively connected to the electric motor for automatically braking the motor when the electric motor is turned off. A cover is provided for enclosing the stacked brake and electric motor against the transmission housing.
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Photos entitled "Aero", 3 pages.
Photos entitled "Pulltarps", 2 pages.
Photo entitled "Cramaro", 1 page.
Brochure entitled "Tarping Systems by pioneer cover-all".
Brochure re: "4 modular upgrades that add-on at your convenience".
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