Tarpaulin

Abstract

The object of invention is a cargo cover ( 1 ) , incorporating on the inside pads ( 2 ) , inflatable with a medium (air). The cover is placed over the cargo ( 7 ) , and at the same time the pads are placed in the corners and at other appropriate places. The cargo is secured with ropes ( 6 ) , and the medium is introduced into the pads, causing the pads to expand and tighten the ropes. The fastening of the cargo is elastic and non-loosening, since the deformation of the pads and fastening, members can be compensated.

What is claimed is:  
     
         1 . A cargo cover, which comprises a cover and lashing members, the cover and lashing numbers effective for securing the cargo cover on a cargo placed on a flat, wherein there are one or more pads on the inside of the cover, which pads are inflatable with an appropriate medium.  
     
     
         2 . A cargo cover according to  claim 1 , wherein the pad is inflatable with gas.  
     
     
         3 . A cargo cover according to  claim 2 , wherein the gas is air.  
     
     
         4 . A cargo cover according to  claim 1  or  2 , wherein the pad is detachably fixed to the cover.  
     
     
         5 . A cargo cover according to  claim 4 , wherein the pad is detachably fixed to the cover with self-adhesion fixing members.  
     
     
         6 . A cargo cover according to  claim 1  or  2 , wherein the pad is permanently fixed to the cover.  
     
     
         7 . A method for covering and securing a cargo to a flat comprising: 
 placing a cover over cargo on a flat;    securing the cover to the flat with lashing means;    wherein one or more pads are attached between the cargo and the cover, the pad including a means effective for introducing a medium into the pad; and    introducing a medium into the pad.