Richard Lee Spinks

US Patent:

20140117296, May 1, 2014

Filed:

Oct 26, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/661860

Inventors:

- Memphis TN, US
Richard L. Spinks - Tennessee Ridge TN, US
Willie R. Hooper - McEwen TN, US
James R. O'Neal - Erin TN, US

Assignee:

INTERNATIONAL PAPER COMPANY - AUSTIN TX

International Classification:

B60P 7/04
B66D 1/60

US Classification:

254278, 254266, 254338

Abstract:

A system is mounted onto a forklift truck for covering and/or uncovering a cargo with a tarpaulin. The system comprises a tube frame assembly having a telescoping frame slidably attached to it. The telescoping frame is configured to be capable of being extendable and/or retractable within the tube frame assembly. The telescoping frame comprises a plurality of rollers configured to be capable of rotating when engaged with the plurality of flexible members and the flexible cover. A powertrain device is installed onto the tube frame assembly for causing to retract and/or to extend the telescoping frame within the tube frame assembly. A winch assembly is configured to be coupled to the tube frame assembly and having a plurality of straps engaged with the tarpaulin to cover and/or uncover the cargo.