Tarpaulin tensioning arrangement
AssigneeCramaro Terpaulin Systems, Inc.
InventorMichael Cramaro
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Abstract
A tarpaulin tensioning arrangement includes a lever or leg mounted at one end to a framework extension. A crank having a threaded end is threadably engaged to the lever. The framework is moved to a tightened condition by rotating the crank until the lever or leg is engaged with a catch to hold one end of the lever or leg in a fixed position. Continued rotation of the crank causes the framework extension to move in a tensioning direction.
Claims14
A tensioning system comprising a movable framework, a housing mounted to said framework, a leg pivotally mounted to said housing, a catch mounted in a fixed position, said leg being movable to a position for abutting against said catch, a transmission assembly for moving said leg until said leg engages said catch and then for moving said housing and said framework in a direction opposite the initial direction of movement of said leg.
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