Resilient tires and wheels – Tires – resilient – Anti-skid devices
Patent
1998-03-25
2000-02-22
Stormer, Russell D.
Resilient tires and wheels
Tires, resilient
Anti-skid devices
152219, 152233, B60C 2700
Patent
active
06026876&
ABSTRACT:
A tire traction enhancement system 10 is provided comprising tire chains 2 which include an outboard circumferential elongate element 4 and an inboard circumferential elongate element 6 between which are attached a plurality of transverse traction members 8. Ends 5, 7 of the elements 4, 6 are releasably attached via an outboard connection subsystem 29 and an inboard connection subsystem 20, respectively. The outboard connection subsystem 29 includes a first cable guide 30 attached to a first end 5 of the outboard element 4 and second cable guide 80 attached to a second end 5 of the outboard element 4. A cable 50 extends from the first end 5, around the second cable guide 80 and then around the first cable guide 30 before the cable 50 extends to attach to a mid-portion of the outboard element 4. The cable 50 routing configuration amplifies closure force A which draws the ends 5 of the outboard circumferential element 4 together. A tensioner 60 including an elastic cord 66 is interposed on the cable 50 to provide continual tension on the system 10 to keep the transverse traction members 8 drawn tightly against the tire tread I.
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