IMPROVEMENTS TO A RETRACTABLE TARP COVER SYSTEM FOR CONTAINERS

摘要

An endless cable tarp extension/retraction system (10) spooled around front and rear pulleys includes drive components that are self-contained and encapsulated within an elongated housing (25) that can be removably mounted to the container body using multiple clamp assemblies or mounting bolts disposed within a T-slot (56) in the housing. A front idler pulley (65) to maintain the upper and lower runs of the cable (15) to travel essentially parallel along the length of the container. A self-tensioning rear idler pulley is provided that utilizes a spring to exert an adjustable force against the rear idler pulley.