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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 26, 2012
Filed:
Nov. 15, 2010
Ronald L. Eggers, Fremont, NE (US);
Ronald L. Eggers, Fremont, NE (US);
Aero Industries, Inc., Indianapolis, IN (US);
Abstract
An automated tarping system for open-topped containers includes a winding mechanism and an extension mechanism. The winding mechanism is attached to the container and to a cover and exerts a winding force to retain the cover so that the top of the container remains open. The extension mechanism utilizes a drive mechanism which exerts an extension force on a cable to pivot an arm to which a cover is attached. The arm is pivotally attached to a side of the container and is connected to the cable. When the drive mechanism exerts the extension force on the cable, the arm, which is connected, pivots with respect to the container. The cover, which is connected to the arm, is then drawn across the open-top of the container to close the top of the container as the extension force exerted by the drive mechanism overcomes the winding force generated by the winding mechanism.