Land vehicles: bodies and tops – Tops – Roll-up covers
Patent
1993-11-09
1995-11-14
Pedder, Dennis H.
Land vehicles: bodies and tops
Tops
Roll-up covers
296100, 296181, 296141, 160243, 160309, B60P 704
Patent
active
054660300
ABSTRACT:
A wheeled body (12) is provided having deck (14) with a framework (20) coupled thereto such that the volume outlined by the deck (14) and the framework (20) is unobstructed. The framework (20) consists of two framed ends vertically extending up from the deck (14) and a framed roof therebetween. The ends of the framework (20) can be enclosed by a variety of materials and are attached to recesses (16) in the four corners of the deck (14). The roof and longitudinal sides of the framework (20) are covered by an integrally formed shroud (90) that is secured to the roof of the framework (20). The sides are covered and uncovered by a scrolling mechanism (120) located at each end of the wheeled body (12). Each scrolling mechanism (120) is coupled through a 90.degree. gear knuckle joint (200) to a scrolling rod (122) that is placed into and fastened to a loop (108) formed at the longitudinal edges (110 ) of the shroud (90). The scrolling mechanism (120) vertically scrolls one side of the one piece shroud (90). Openings (112) in the shroud loop (108) provide a space for the curved end of a "C" clip (248) to be detachably coupled to the scrolling rod (122) and the other end fastened to a strap (224). The strap (224) has been wound through and fastened to a pneumatic actuated strap tightener (220) that vertically tensions the shroud (90). The outsides of the four corners of the framework (20) each have a hinged clamp (60) used to clamp, seal, secure and horizontally tension the vertical edges (102) of the shroud (90).
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Pedder Dennis H.
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