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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 13, 2001
Filed:
Jul. 28, 1999
Jeffrey M. Nothem, Mayville, WI (US);
Tony P. Priesgen, Hartford, WI (US);
Triton Corporation, Hartford, WI (US);
Abstract
A support structure is provided for supporting a canopy on a trailer. The support structure includes a first support arm having a first end pivotably connected to the canopy and a second pivotably connected to the first end of an intermediate support arm. The second end of the intermediate support arm is pivotably connected to the first end of a third support arm. The second end of the third support arm is pivotably connected to the trailer. First and second pneumatic springs are also provided. First pneumatic spring interconnects the first support arm and intermediate arm and the second pneumatic spring interconnects the intermediate support arm and the third support arm. The pneumatic springs assist an operator in lifting the canopy and provides sufficient force to maintain the canopy in an open position.