Patent ID: 6431488
Filing Date: 2002-08-13
Classification: E04H

Abstract:
A motorized pool cover system, comprising:a first reversible electric motor, rotatably coupled to a drum assembly; a second reversible electric motor, rotatably coupled to a reel assembly, the reel assembly having a first line receiving portion and a second line receiving portion; wherein the drum assembly and reel assembly are located proximate one another; a cover, having a first end, and a first side edge and a second side edge, the first end of the cover coupled to the drum assembly; a first line, coupled to the cover, and extending substantially from the first side edge of the cover; a second line, coupled to the cover, and extending substantially from the second side edge of the cover; wherein the first line is coupled to the first line receiving portion of the reel, and the second line is coupled to the second line receiving portion of the reel; and a motor controller, electrically coupled to the first and second motors, and coupled to an electrical power source, wherein the motor controller distributes power to the motors and controls operation of the motors.