US20020073629A1 - Tarpaulin - Google Patents

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US20020073629A1
US20020073629A1 US09/873,781 US87378101A US2002073629A1 US 20020073629 A1 US20020073629 A1 US 20020073629A1 US 87378101 A US87378101 A US 87378101A US 2002073629 A1 US2002073629 A1 US 2002073629A1
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60P—VEHICLES ADAPTED FOR LOAD TRANSPORTATION OR TO TRANSPORT, TO CARRY, OR TO COMPRISE SPECIAL LOADS OR OBJECTS
    • B60P7/00—Securing or covering of load on vehicles
    • B60P7/06—Securing of load
    • B60P7/065—Securing of load by pressurizing or creating a vacuum in a bag, cover or the like

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  • the object of invention is a cargo cover, which is used for covering and securing cargo units in connection with transport and storage.
  • the invention solves some of the aforementioned problems and eliminates drawbacks of the known technology, producing a cargo cover, the tensioning force of which can be controlled and which also covers the cargo better Damage to the cover and lashing means is also reduced.
  • the invention is based on the placing of pads, inflatable with an appropriate medium, between the cargo and the cover, particularly at the corners.
  • the cargo is secured to the flat by passing the lashing members around the cargo,. after which the pads are filled with the medium
  • the pads expand and adapt in shape, at the same time tightening the lashing members to the desired tightness
  • the strain caused by the lashing is divided over a large surface, so that there is no damage to the goods secured.
  • the tightness of the lashing can be adjusted within a wide range
  • the lashing can be undone quickly and easily by releasing the pressure from the pads, after which the lashing members can be unfastened from around the cargo.
  • the medium is most appropriately a gas, such as air, which is introduced into the pads with the help of appropriate pumps and hoses.
  • the hoses may incorporate valves that are closed after filling the pads, in which case pumps are not needed after the filling.
  • the cover can also incorporate fixed means suitable for introducing the medium into the pads
  • the pads may advantageously be fixed to the cover detachably, so that their place can always be changed according to the size and shape of the cargo to be covered.
  • FIG. 1 shows a cargo cover according to the invention as a sectional view seen diagonally from the end.
  • FIG. 2 shows a cargo secured with a cargo cover as presented in FIG. 1, seen diagonally from the end.
  • FIGS. 1 - 2 show a rectangular cargo cover 1 , on the inside of which there are two longitudinal pads 2 that are inflatable with air.
  • the pads incorporate valves 3 , extending through the cover to the top, through which air can be introduced into the pads by appropriate means. Similarly, the air can be removed from the filled pad through the valves when desired.
  • the cover incorporates crosswise reinforcing strips 4 , to which are attached securing loops 5 close to the side edge of the cover
  • the cover is made of some suitably strong and weatherproof material, depending on the purpose
  • the pads are, for example, made of polyester-reinforced PVC fabric
  • the cover 1 is intended as the lashing cover of a rectangular shaped cargo 7 , and is secured at the longer sides with ropes 6 to the flat 8
  • the pads 2 are placed longitudinally on the cargo along the top edges.
  • Pads can also be placed along the end edges or at the corners when desired.
  • the function of the cargo cover is briefly presented as follows.
  • the cargo cover 1 is placed over the cargo on the flat 8 and secured to the flat 8 with the help of ropes 6 .
  • the air pads 2 are positioned on the upper side edges of the cargo.
  • the ropes are pre-tightened to a suitable tightness After this air is introduced into the pads causing the pressure in them to begin to rise.
  • the pads expand and exert additional tensioning force on the ropes, the magnitude of which is proportional to the pressure in the pads.
  • the pressure in the pads depends on the magnitude of the force.
  • the lashing of the cargo can be made such that it is elastic and does not loosen, since the deformation of the pads and ropes can be compensated in this way.
  • the lashing of the cargo can be easily undone by releasing the pressure from the pads and untying the ropes, after which the cover can be removed.
  • the pads are also connected to the pump equipment during transportation, so that the tightening can be adjusted when needed and thus, for example, the changes caused by movement of the cargo or leaking of the pads can be allowed for.
  • the pads 2 can be fixed to the cover 1 detachably
  • the detachable fixing can be effected, for example, with adhesive or fabric self-adhesive stickers.
  • the pads may incorporate self-adhesive stickers, with which the pads adhere to any part of the cover Preferably, however, the cover will have corresponding self-adhesive stickers at desired locations.
  • the advantage of detachable fixing is naturally that, by changing the place of the pads, the same cover is suitable for covering different shaped cargoes
  • the pads 2 can also be permanently fixed to the cover 1 .
  • Permanent fixing can be effected, for example, by sewing, or gluing.
  • the advantage of permanent fixing is reliability, even in difficult conditions, such as in humid or freezing weather.
  • the invention is suitable for use in road, rail and sea transportation. Paper rolls can be mentioned as one suitable object of application

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FI982662A FI107902B (fi) 1998-12-09 1998-12-09 Kuormapeite
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PCT/FI1999/000973 WO2000034076A1 (fi) 1998-12-09 1999-11-25 Tarpaulin

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CN107139821A (zh) * 2017-05-26 2017-09-08 浙江水利水电学院 一种货车用充水苫盖装置及使用方法
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NL1021351C2 (nl) * 2002-08-28 2004-03-03 Betrasystems B V Inrichting en werkwijze voor opslag en transport van goederen.
EP1393970A1 (en) * 2002-08-28 2004-03-03 Betrasystems B.V. Means of transport and method for the storage and transportation of goods
US20040261344A1 (en) * 2003-06-25 2004-12-30 John Gibney Contractors protection device and methods of manufacture
US20060239791A1 (en) * 2005-04-22 2006-10-26 Morris Kevin B Inflatable cargo cover and method of covering cargo
US7131805B1 (en) 2005-04-22 2006-11-07 Coors Global Properties, Inc. Inflatable cargo cover and method of covering cargo
US9347239B2 (en) * 2012-02-03 2016-05-24 J&M Industries Inc. Systems and methods for storage
US20130199589A1 (en) * 2012-02-03 2013-08-08 J & M Industries Inc. Systems and methods for storage
US9573511B2 (en) 2012-02-03 2017-02-21 J & M Industries Inc. Systems and methods for storage
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CN107139821A (zh) * 2017-05-26 2017-09-08 浙江水利水电学院 一种货车用充水苫盖装置及使用方法
US20210347291A1 (en) * 2020-05-05 2021-11-11 Farmer Innovations Llc Apparatus and method for storing and deploying sheets of flexible material
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