Patent ID: 6805395
Filing Date: 2004-10-19
Classification: B60J,Y10T

Abstract:
In a vehicle having an open area defined by at least a wall, the open area being covered by a tarpaulin, and wherein the tarpaulin is moved from an uncovering position to a covering position by means of a longitudinal rotating tarpaulin rod, the improvement comprising a tarpaulin rod securing device, said tarpaulin rod securing device comprising:a first member having a recess formed therein, said member being secured to a wall of said vehicle, an access opening to said recess, said recess being sized to receive said tarpaulin rod said access opening facing downwardly; and a second movable member, said second movable member being movable between a first position wherein said tarpaulin rod may have access to said recess, and a second position wherein said movable member secures said tarpaulin rod within said recess.