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Abstract

A tarp cover system for flat bed vehicles includes inverted U-shaped bow members that extend transversely of the vehicle, the lower ends of the leg portions of the bow members being connected with carrier devices by means of which the bow members are displaced longitudinally of the vehicle. The bow members carry a tarp cover member that covers and uncovers the vehicle bed when the bow members are displaced longitudinally between expanded and contracted conditions relative to the vehicle. Bump rails are provided that protrude at each side of the flat bed beyond the guide tracks in which the bow carrier devices are displaced, thereby to protect the guide tracks and carriers against damage, and also to permit connection of the load to the flat bed regardless of whether the cover is in the expanded load-covering condition, or the contracted load-exposing condition. The guide tracks are so designed that when the cover is in the load-covering condition, the rearmost bow member is slightly inclined rearwardly, thereby to tension at least the rear portion of the cover.

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