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US 10,308,382 B2Granted
Method for applying an underlayment layer to trucking cargo
AssigneeSafe Tarp
InventorFred V. Payne
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Abstract
A method for applying an underlayment layer to trucking cargo includes providing a roll of underlayment layer that is independent of the trucking cargo and a vehicle that transports the trucking cargo. The leading edge of the underlayment layer is secured and the underlayment layer is dispensed from the roll of underlayment layer such that the underlayment layer is applied to the trucking cargo in the longitudinal direction of the trucking cargo so as to cover the trucking cargo.
Claims7
A method for applying a material layer to trucking cargo, comprising:
- providing a roll of material layer with a rod disposed through the roll of material layer for facilitating rotation of the roll for winding and unwinding of the material layer, wherein the roll of material layer is supported by a frame that is separate from the trucking cargo and a vehicle that transports the trucking cargo;
- moving the roll of material layer vertically with respect to the ground with a vertical driving mechanism such that the roll of material layer is capable of being moved closer to and farther from the ground to assist in covering the trucking cargo with the material layer in a vertical direction of the trucking cargo;
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- wherein the vertical driving mechanism includes a drum located on an end of the rod, a strap for engaging the drum, first and second directional rollers, and a take-up roller for engaging the strap.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.