Studded traction assist strip

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1996-06-26

1998-11-10

Le, Mark Tuan

Railways: surface track

Electrical connections

Combined rail joint or support

E01B 2300

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058331360

ABSTRACT:
A studded traction assist strip for providing emergency traction in the event of snow or ice conditions resulting in a stuck vehicle. The strip includes a generally flat and thin elongate body formed from a resilient rubber material. The body further includes a road facing surface and a wheel traction surface. The road facing surface including a plurality of metal studs extending therefrom for gripping icy surfaces, and the body further includes a plurality of transverse grooves for gripping when said body is in an extended position and to facilitate forming a compact roll for storage when the traction strip is not in use.

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