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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 13, 2003
Filed:
Jul. 03, 2001
Edscha LKW-Schiebeverdecke GmbH, Remscheid, DE;
Abstract
The invention relates to a tarpaulin structure for the bodies of motor vehicles and containers, comprising a tarpaulin frame that covers the entire length of the loading compartment, is provided with upper longitudinal fascias and is supported against the body of the motor vehicle by protruding supporting elements. At least one tarpaulin that covers the roof area of the top is supported by bows ( ) that are supported on both ends by rollers ( ), whereby the bows can slide in a longitudinal direction of the motor vehicle, on the longitudinal fascias ( ) of the tarpaulin frame. The neighboring bows ( ) are joined to each other in the region of both longitudinal sides of the tarpaulin by a bearing element ( ) for the tarpaulin, whereby a reduced distance between both adjacent bows ( ) results in the tarpaulin being folded between the adjacent bows in an upwards direction. A tarpaulin structure that enables the bearing elements to be joined to the bows or rollers in a simple manner is achieved by joining the rollers ( ) to both the bearing elements ( ) for the tarpaulin and to the shafts on the bows ( ) so that they engage with each other in an exclusive manner in mutual positive fit.