Patent ID: 7458629
Filing Date: 2008-12-02
Classification: B60J

Abstract:
1. A covering system comprising: first and second frame members longitudinally spaced from one another; each of the frame members pivotable about a longitudinally extending axis relative to one another; a longitudinally elongated base on each frame member; first and second beams on each frame member; first and second longitudinally spaced pivotal connections about the axis respectively between the first and second beams of each frame member and its base; a rigid third connection between the first and second beams distal the axis; the first and second beams angling toward one another from the first and second pivotal connections toward the rigid third connection; an elongated flexible member connected to and extending longitudinally between the frame members; a tarpaulin extending along at least a portion of the flexible member; wherein the frame members, flexible member and tarpaulin are pivotable between a generally horizontal covered position adapted to cover an open top container and an uncovered position adapted to allow access to the open top; and the second frame member pivots in response to pivotal movement of the first frame member via connection of the two frame members by the flexible member.