Bucket Truck Canopy
OwnerTroy Andritschinventor
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Abstract
The bucket truck canopy is a PVC framework with adjustable and removable vinyl windows. The structure is built to attach to the bucket of a bucket truck by means of four clamps. The length of the vinyl windows on the four sides is four to five inches longer than the PVC structure to hang past the lip of the attached bucket and further protect against the weather. All of the vinyl windows are translucent, giving visibility to the worker within the canopy, and are connected to the framework by velcro so the worker may remove them or adjust their positioning as desired. The pitched roof provides shelter from precipitation and is held in place by a locking mechanism. All elements of the bucket design and locking mechanism are non-flammable and non-conductive to protect the worker inside of the structure.
Claims20
A portable canopy comprising:
- a skeleton frame configured to support an enclosure;
- a shell configured to the skeleton frame to create the enclosure for a person inside the shell and defining at least one flap covered opening;
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- a resealable seal between the at least one flap and the flap covered opening;
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A method for protecting a worker from the elements, the method comprising:
- erecting a skeleton frame configured to support an enclosure;
- covering the skeleton frame with a shell to create the enclosure for a person inside the shell and defining at least one flap covered opening;
- resealing a seal between the at least one flap covered opening and at least one flap;
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- securing the enclosure via at least one fixture to a bed of a truck.
A portable canopy comprising:
- a skeleton frame configured to support an enclosure;
- a shell configured to the skeleton frame to create the enclosure for a person inside the shell and defining at least one flap covered opening;
- a resealable seal between the at least one flap and the flap covered opening;
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- at least one fixture to secure the skeleton frame to a bed of a truck.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.