Systems and methods for storage

摘要

In accordance with one embodiment, a system for storing commodities is provided. The system may include a tarpaulin. The tarpaulin may further have an internal strapping. In accordance with one embodiment, a method for storing commodities is provided. The method may include providing a tarpaulin. In one embodiment, the method for storing commodities may include configuring the tarpaulin to provide internal strapping.

主权项

1. A storage system for covering a pile of bulk material, the system comprising:
a storage area surface having a storage perimeter defined at a ground surface within which the pile of bulk material is stored substantially on or proximate to the ground surface; a retaining wall extending along the storage perimeter, the retaining wall having a lower edge positioned at the storage perimeter and an upper edge opposite the lower edge; a board securable to at least a portion of the upper edge of the retaining wall, the secured board and at least a portion of the upper edge of the retaining wall having a space therebetween, the space defining an opening; a tarpaulin including:
at least one perimeter edge defining at least a portion of a tarpaulin perimeter, a portion of the at least one perimeter edge insertable within or through the opening and positionable over the upper edge of the retaining wall, andat least one tunnel integrally bonded to the tarpaulin; anda strap provided within the tunnel, at least one end of the strap extendable beyond the at least a portion of a tarpaulin perimeter and beyond the board over the upper edge of the retaining wall.