Patent ID: 7189042

Claim:
A bale transport system, comprising: a trailer; a frame attached to said trailer, wherein said frame is formed to surround a load of bales; a cover positioned upon said frame, wherein said cover has an open position and a closed position with respect to said frame; a first spool and a second spool connected to opposing portions of said cover; a first rear support connected between said trailer and a rear end of said first spool; a first front support connected between said trailer and a front end of said first spool; a second rear support connected between said trailer and a rear end of said second spool; a second front support connected between said trailer and a front end of said second spool; a first crank connected to said first spool; a second crank connected to said second spool; and a plurality of bale straps removably positioned within said cover and said spools when said cover is in said open position.