Abstract: A rolling tarp locking system comprising a bow including a cam plate defining a cam profile having a proximal end and a distal end; and a locking assembly including an arm configured to move between a locked position and an unlocked position, the arm having a follower configured to move relative to the cam profile of cam plate from the proximal end and to the distal end such that when the arm moves from the unlocked position to the locked position the bow is pulled toward the locking assembly to a fixed position.

Abstract: A cover deployment system includes a flexible cover configured to span an open top of a trailer, the trailer having a front end, a rear end, and longitudinally extending side walls extending therebetween, bow assemblies connected to the cover, and a cable system including a pair of cables, an electric actuator, a manual actuator, and a differential. The cables extend longitudinally along the longitudinal side of the trailer. Each cable defines a loop supported by a pulley at the front end of the trailer and a pulley at the rear end of the trailer. The remaining bow assemblies are movably attached to the cables. The electric actuator and the manual actuator are operatively connected to a differential positioned between the electric actuator, the manual actuator, and the pulley. The differential is connected and rotates a pulley to move the cables, thereby moving the cover between closed and open positions.

Abstract: A corner bracket for a tarp system for a vehicle includes a pair of arcuate main body portions with each of the main body portions including a central aperture formed therein and a sleeve disposed on each of the pair of main body portions with each of the sleeves having a central aperture aligned with the central aperture of the corresponding main body portion. Each of the sleeves includes a tarp retention channel configured to receive a portion of a tarp and a support pole therein. A fastener is configured to be received in the central aperture of each of the main body portions and the aperture of the sleeve of each of the main body portions to couple the main body portions to each other.

Abstract: A rolling tarp deployment system includes a trailer, a bulkhead fixed to the trailer, first and second bows movable along the trailer, first and second tensioning assemblies, and a cover. The first tensioning assembly has a first member secured to the first bow, a second member secured to the bulkhead, and a first actuator configured to engage the first and second members to restrain the first bow to the bulkhead. The second tensioning assembly has a third member secured to the second bow, a fourth member fixed to the trailer, and a second actuator configured to engage the third and fourth members and move the second bow away from the bulkhead. The cover is tensioned when both the first and second members and the third and fourth members are engaged.

Abstract: A rolling tarp deployment system includes a trailer, a bulkhead fixed to the trailer, first and second bows movable along the trailer, first and second tensioning assemblies, and a cover. The first tensioning assembly has a first member secured to the first bow, a second member secured to the bulkhead, and a first actuator configured to engage the first and second members to restrain the first bow to the bulkhead. The second tensioning assembly has a third member secured to the second bow, a fourth member fixed to the trailer, and a second actuator configured to engage the third and fourth members and move the second bow away from the bulkhead. The cover is tensioned when both the first and second members and the third and fourth members are engaged.

Abstract: A rolling tarp locking system comprising a bow including a cam plate defining a cam profile having a proximal end and a distal end; and a locking assembly including an arm configured to move between a locked position and an unlocked position, the arm having a follower configured to move relative to the cam profile of cam plate from the proximal end and to the distal end such that when the arm moves from the unlocked position to the locked position the bow is pulled toward the locking assembly to a fixed position.

Abstract: A rolling tarp deployment system includes a trailer, a bulkhead fixed to the trailer, first and second bows movable along the trailer, first and second tensioning assemblies, and a cover. The first tensioning assembly has a first member secured to the first bow, a second member secured to the bulkhead, and a first actuator configured to engage the first and second members to restrain the first bow to the bulkhead. The second tensioning assembly has a third member secured to the second bow, a fourth member fixed to the trailer, and a second actuator configured to engage the third and fourth members and move the second bow away from the bulkhead. The cover is tensioned when both the first and second members and the third and fourth members are engaged.

Abstract: A rolling tarp deployment system includes a trailer, a bulkhead fixed to the trailer, first and second bows movable along the trailer, first and second tensioning assemblies, and a cover. The first tensioning assembly has a first member secured to the first bow, a second member secured to the bulkhead, and a first actuator configured to engage the first and second members to restrain the first bow to the bulkhead. The second tensioning assembly has a third member secured to the second bow, a fourth member fixed to the trailer, and a second actuator configured to engage the third and fourth members and move the second bow away from the bulkhead. The cover is tensioned when both the first and second members and the third and fourth members are engaged.