FIBERGLASS ROLLER FOR TARP DEPLOYING DEVICE

摘要

A tarp deploying apparatus for use on a trailer includes a fiberglass tarp roller. The fiberglass tarp roller is constructed from two fiberglass tubes. A splined joint is used to join the two tubes together. Each end of the tarp roller also includes a female socket with grooves to engage splines on a motor shaft that drives the tarp roller or to connect the roller tube to a universal joint. A pin or bold may also be used at the splined joint to securely hold the tarp roller together without the need for a welding operation.

主权项

1. In a tarp deploying apparatus of the type having a rear radial arm pivotally attached proximate a rear wall and a front radial arm pivotally attached proximate a front wall, and having a tarp operably provided between free ends of the radial arms to selectively cover a space between the front and rear walls, the improvement comprising: the tarp is rolled upon a fiberglass tarp roller.