Patent ID: 6183036
Filing Date: 2001-02-06
Classification: B60J

Abstract:
A cover system for a bed of a truck or trailer which is convertible between a covered condition wherein a load supported upon the bed is covered to prevent or reduce weather or other damage to the load, and a retracted condition wherein the bed of the truck or trailer is open along substantial portions of its length to allow convenient loading and unloading, comprising:a first framework connected to the bed, said first framework being positioned at a first framework position along the bed;a second framework connected to the bed, said second framework being positioned at a second framework position along the bed which is spaced from the first framework position;a flexible cover for covering the bed approximately between the first framework and the second framework;a first cover tension frame connected to the flexible cover at a first tension frame connection;a second cover tension frame connected to the flexible cover at a second tension frame connection;at least one cover tensioner for tensioning the flexible cover to help support the flexible cover between the first and second frameworks;a cover system wherein the at least one cover tensioner includes port and starboard tensioning winches which adjustably tension port and starboard sides of the cover.