Patent ID: 6513175
Filing Date: 2003-02-04
Classification: E04H

Abstract:
A solar blanket roller assembly for installation substantially below the deck of a pool, comprising:a rotatable roller shaft for rolling and unrolling a solar blanket, the shaft having first and second ends and a longitudinal axis extending in a longitudinal direction; a non-rotatable protective casing having first and second ends, the casing being elongated in the longitudinal direction and being spaced radially from said roller shaft, said casing further comprising, at least one extruded segment being elongated along an axis having a longitudinally extending knock-out portion in an upper region thereof which is removable to form part of an elongated opening, and a first end support for supporting and positioning the first shaft end inside the casing, a second end support for supporting and positioning said second shaft end inside the casing, and a drive spaced towards one end of said roller shaft and being selectively operable to rotate said roller shaft.