Patent ID: 6799808
Filing Date: 2004-10-05
Classification: B62D

Abstract:
An automatic mud flap retractor system for operating a plurality of mud flaps on a motor vehicle comprising:electrical means operably connected to the electrical system of said vehicle; pressure fluid means controlled by said electrical means for pressurizing a plurality of pressure cylinders; cable operating means including a plurality of cables operably connected at one end to said mud flaps with the opposite terminal end securely anchored; pulley means cooperating with said plurality of cables for guiding said cables alone their paths; actuating means including said plurality of pressure cylinders for controlling the movement of said cables; and indicator means including an indicator light mounted within the cab of said vehicle for indicating a raised condition of said mud flaps when a vehicle transmission has been placed in reverse gear and said pressure cylinders have successfully raised said mud flaps in preparation for discharging a load.