Anchoring of trailer tarpaulin - toggle mechanism under platform engages tarpaulin hook to tighten and secure

摘要

The utility vehicle has a platform (1) with a tarpaulin (2). Along the whole length of te tapulin (2) are straps (3) sewn at intervals. Each strap has at its lower end a double hook (4). The length of the tarpaulin is such that it will go under the platform (1). Under the platform are seatings (5) in which turns a shaft (6), with a double arm (7) around which is hinged a pin (8) and a T piece (9). Each T piece has two parts (10) and (11). The first is flat with a bent end (12) and hinged to the double arm. The other has an end (13) with a hole through which goes a threaded rod (11), engaging at one end with the double hook and retained by nuts (14) (15).