Abstract: A plurality of disposable single fabricated piece tire grips with friction contact surfaces and cable ties ratchet mounted on wheel contact surfaces of tires mounted on wheels with openings allowing the grips to secure there through for easy application and fits all tires regardless of size.

Abstract: An automotive tire non-skid device for snowfields to increase adhesion to pavement covered with ice or snow, in particular to a diagonal bead chain stress reducing pinch plate and a diagonal bead chain. Through configuration of stress reducing pinch plates and stress reducing transition chains disposed on two sides of a second connecting assembly, concentrated stress at the connector roots of steel cables of the stress reducing transition chains are isolated, dispersed and relieved, and the service life of the steel cables are prolonged. At the same time, the present invention has the advantages of simple structure, stable performance, convenient modification and low manufacturing cost.

Abstract: The tire traction device is configured for use with a vehicle. The tire traction device attaches to the wheel and tire of the vehicle such that the tire traction device distributes the load delivered through the load path carried by the wheel and tire of the vehicle over a greater surface area than can be provided by the wheel and tire of the vehicle alone. The distribution of the load over this greater surface increases the traction of the wheel and tire of the vehicle on supporting surfaces comprising granular materials. The tire traction device comprises a first stanchion, a second stanchion, a base plate, and a strap. The base plate increases the load distribution of the wheel and tire of the vehicle. The first stanchion, the second stanchion and the strap attach the tire traction device to the wheel and tire of the vehicle.

Abstract: A traction device for a vehicle wheel can include a first locking segment and a second locking segment adapted to receive the first locking segment in a first direction. The second locking segment can be adapted to stop movement of the first locking segment through the second locking segment in a second direction opposite to the first direction. At least one traction element can be located between the first locking segment and the second locking segment. A method of attaching a traction device to a vehicle wheel including a rim and a tire is also described.

Abstract: A device and method for increasing tire friction is provided. The device is especially suitable for use on slippery roads, such as roads which have snow and/or ice. The device is permanently secured to the vehicle wheel assembly and easily installed over the tire for use. The device has a plurality of friction grips which independently move from an inactive first position secured to a sidewall of a housing center of the device to an active second position secured over the tire of the vehicle wheel assembly.

Abstract: A linkage wear prevention device for preventing or fixing wear in a linkage device such as a chain. The linkage wear prevention device generally includes a clip device having a hollow main body with a channel extending therethrough. The clip device is initially C-shaped, with a slot defined by a first end and a second end. The first and second ends each include projections and indentations which act to fuse together the ends of the clip device. When so fused together, the clip device will take on an O-shaped structure which fully encloses around a damaged portion of a linkage.

Abstract: Device that uses the force of one or several persons to help a stuck vehicle get free. It comprises a set of chains of blocks (2) to put in front of the wheels and that are connected by straps (3.6) to a system that will pull them under the wheels while pushing the car by reaction. The forces come from a lever system consisting of a main bar with a triangular part fixed underneath and near its front end. When the operator lifts the bar, the displacement of the extremities of the triangular part away from the wheels creates a pull on the straps while the front end of the bar pushes the car. The blocks become the fulcrum of this lever system. Alternately, a winch fixed on the car bumper pulls on the straps via deviation rollers or rings, transmitting the reaction pushing forces to the car rear part.

Abstract: This adhesion chain for the wheel of a motor vehicle comprises an adhesion tread intended to be in contact with at least the tread of the wheel concerned, and kept in place by means of respectively external and internal tensioning cables. The adhesion tread consists of a net prepared from textile material, said net being prepared by knitting of cords themselves prepared by knitting, so as to define the meshes of said net, and in that the cords include a reinforcing core from a high-modulus material.

Abstract: A device for preventing slipping of a vehicle is disclosed, which improves a vehicle slipping prevention device in which a plurality of spikes connected with a connection member are inserted into a gap between double wheels disposed at a rear side of a large size vehicle at regular intervals for preventing slipping. In the present invention, a structure contacting with a tire surface along with a spike is newly improved, and a structure of an engaging member used for maintaining the tensional force of a plurality of spikes connected by means of a connection member is newly improved. It is possible to achieve a fast and simple engaging and disengaging work and to keep a substantial tensional force so that a vehicle slipping prevention device is not disengaged even during a long time drive of a vehicle.

Abstract: This adhesion chain for the wheel of a motor vehicle comprises an adhesion tread intended to be in contact with at least the tread of the wheel concerned, and kept in place by means of respectively external and internal tensioning cables. The adhesion tread consists of a net prepared from textile material, said net being prepared by knitting of cords themselves prepared by knitting, so as to define the meshes of said net, and in that the cords include a reinforcing core from a high-modulus material.

Abstract: A tire cable chain system is disclosed. The tire cable chain system includes a continuous and unbroken outboard annular holder; a tensioning cable adapted to form at least one tensioning cross member and a continuous and unbroken inboard annular holder disposed in physical contact with the outboard annular holder; a first receiver guide disposed on the outboard annular holder and adapted to receive the tensioning cable; a second receiver guide disposed on the inboard annular holder and adapted to receive the tensioning cable; a hub having a tensioned spool shaft connected to the tension cable; at least one stabilizing cable connected to the hub and the outboard annular holder; and at least one cross member disposed at a physical connection between the outboard annular holder and the inboard annular holder.

Abstract: A tire cable chain system is disclosed. The tire cable chain system includes a continuous and unbroken outboard annular holder; a tensioning cable adapted to form at least one tensioning cross member and a continuous and unbroken inboard annular holder disposed in physical contact with the outboard annular holder; a first receiver guide disposed on the outboard annular holder and adapted to receive the tensioning cable; a second receiver guide disposed on the inboard annular holder and adapted to receive the tensioning cable; a hub having a tensioned spool shaft connected to the tension cable; at least one stabilizing cable connected to the hub and the outboard annular holder; and at least one cross member disposed at a physical connection between the outboard annular holder and the inboard annular holder.

Abstract: Disclosed is a traction belt 16 installed onto the surface of a tire 12 having a plurality of spike-like members 18 with each spike-like member having two distal ends with one end protruding through each side of the traction belt 16 to provide on the outer side of the belt 16 structure for gripping icy or snow packed surfaces, while on the inner side of the belt 16 the spike like members 18 provide frictionally sustained attachment for the traction belt 16 onto the outer surface of the tire. A securement cable 22, tension cable 24 and threaded tightness adjustment device 26 are used wherein the securement cables 22 are attached to the exterior surface of the traction belt 16 by figure eight securements 28 and then tightened by the tension cable 24 by reducing its circumference via the tightness adjustment 26.

Abstract: An anti-skid device for vehicle tires includes a plurality of flexible net treads connected together by linking rings each of the net treads being provided with a net pattern at an intermediate portion and two pairs of slant arms, an upper portion of each of the net treads having a transverse grip which is shorter than width of a tire, anti-skip members being provided on appropriate positions of the net treads so as to further increase anti-skid ability of the anti-skid body, side arms mounted between outer ends of the slant arms, end arms connected with inner ends of the slant arm, and linking members connecting the end arms to the net treads, the slant arms extending outwardly from the transverse grip, distance between the slant arms being equal to the largest width of the anti-skid body.

Abstract: A self-tensioning device for snow chains (2) for vehicles includes an outer element (3) closable in a ring, suitable to be placed on the outer side of the wheel (1), an inner element closable in a ring, suitable to be placed on the inner side of the wheel (1), inner and outer elements being joined by variously composed elements (10) creating the traction on the tread, the outer element having a terminal portion (7) passing through a non-return device (5) which makes it slide only in the chain tensioning direction and not in the opposite slackening direction, a storage block (20) containing an elastic element (21) able to hook, tension and retain the terminal portion (7) being provided on the outer ring.

Abstract: An improved snow chain system for wheeled vehicles that can be rapidly deployed and rapidly retracted, includes a rotatably-mounted friction drive disc having a circumferential edge that is pressure biased against the sidewall of a tire. Multiple arcuate chain attachment plates, which interlock much like a laminar puzzle, are placed end-to-end to form a ring-shaped unit. The ring-shaped unit is held together and to a planar surface on the friction drive disc by a plurality of bolts, each of which passes through a single attachment plate and through the friction drive disc. Each arcuate attachment plate has either one or two chain segments attached thereto. In the case where only a single chain segment is attached, a U-shaped anchoring chain link is welded to the attachment plate. In the case of attachment of a pair of chain segments, a M-shaped anchoring link is employed.

Abstract: A tire chain cross member assembly comprises a flexible cable on which is tightly wrapped a helical wire sheath. The sheath is surrounded by a first layer of helical wire sleeves that are free to move axially and circumferentially on the sheath. Sleeves of the first layer are surrounded by a second layer of helical wire sleeves that are free to move axially and circumferentially and that form traction elements. A tire chain comprises a pair of elongated side members and a plurality of the cross member assemblies.

Abstract: Invention relates to a lawn aeration device for attachment to the wheel of a riding mower, for example. The device, where a plurality are spaced about each driven wheel, comprises an arcuate-shaped metal plate, contoured to lie against the riding surface of the wheel's tire, where the metal plate includes plural aerating spikes extending in a generally outwardly radial direction. Adjustment means are also provided along the respective sides of the wheel to connect and apply tension to the plural devices.

Abstract: A snow chain for a motor vehicle tire which consists of a pair of side cables, a plurality of cross cables between the pair of side cables and connected to the side cables by connectors. Rotatably disposed grippers on the cross cables. Deformation of the connectors and damage to the tire is prevented by the insertion of a rubber ring on the cross cable between the grippers and the connector. One direction slippage (skid) is prevented by forming a space of "t" between axially disposed protrusions on the grippers disposed on the cross cables and means to join the ends of each of the side cables to one another.

Abstract: An anti-skid net body for a tire includes a plurality of cords having crossing portions and open portions, with the crossing portions having a flat shape. At least one rope is fixed to an inside portion of the net body. An actional band and a setting band are detachably connected to an outside portion of the net body, wherein the setting band is connected prior to connecting the actional band, thereby tightly fastening the anti-skid net body to a tire.

Abstract: A tire non-skid device including a net-like tire chain body, metal shanks planted in the tire chain body, and ceramic spikes fixed to tip ends of the metal shanks.

Abstract: A cable chain for mounting on an automobile tire to provide improved traction in snow or ice conditions, comprises two longitudinal cables and a plurality of transverse cables each having two ends attached to the two longitudinal cables respectively. When the longitudinal cables are mounted on the tire and extend substantially peripherally thereof at opposite respective sides of the tire, the transverse cables extend across the tire tread. Traction sleeves are mounted on at least one of the transverse cables, and each traction sleeve has multiple lateral faces each having two substantially planar edge regions and a recessed portion therebetween.

Abstract: A detachable automobile tire nonskid device includes a plurality of members mounted on a metallic portion which would otherwise come in contact with a road surface. The plurality of members may include spaced rigid nonskid plate members and annular elastic bodies alternately disposed on the metallic portion, with the annular bodies having outer diameters greater than a thickness of the nonskid members. The annular elastic bodies also may be supported on flanged spool members alternately mounted on the metallic portion between the nonskid plate members.

Abstract: To improve traction and roadability in motor vehicles, particularly trucks or buses, it is proposed that when a traction control means comes into play, suitable traction-promoting systems such as special chains or gravel spreaders are automatically activated, by triggering suitable adjusting cylinders for the traction-promoting systems simultaneously with the ASR valve.

Abstract: In an anti-skid device for motor vehicles with a plurality of chain strands (2,3,4,5) retained in a support (1) which can be set into a revolving motion and connected to the latter by intermediate pieces (7) forming resilient spreading arms, the chain strands are combined to form chain strand groups (6) which consists of at least two chain strands. The chain strands (2,3,4,5) of the chain strand groups (6) are of fine-linked construction and connected to the intermediate pieces (7) by rings (23).

Abstract: A traction device for a vehicle wheel composed of pair of cable members each having at least one closed loop formed in each end thereof, such that one end of each cable member can be extended through an aperture in a vehicle wheel and then the cable member can be wrapped toroidally around the wheel and the other loop end of the cable member can be passed through the loop in the first end and extended radially inwardly towards the axis of the wheel. The radially inwardly extended loop end of the cable member is then joined to at least one other similar cable member by a linearly adjustable connector such as a turnbuckle or an elastically resilient member with hooks thereon.

Abstract: A helical cable tire chain having a series of small multi-angular metal traction sleeves, a series of rubber rings, which are supported on a helical cable when it is attached to a tire so that the chain enhances the traction and gripping power on ice or snow.

Abstract: A traction cable is provided for use on a vehicle tire to increase traction in snow and ice. The traction cable comprises a pair of elongated flexible side members having first and second ends, a plurality of flexible cross members interconnecting the side members, a transverse connector mechanism for transversely connecting the ends of the cross members to the side members, and a releasable connector mechanism for releasably connecting the first and second ends of each of the side members. The cross members have ends and each of the cross members includes a cable having a plurality of traction elements slidably and rotatably mounted thereon. Each of the traction elements define a plurality of edges. The releasable connector mechanism includes first and second metal stampings which are preferably identical, a metal ring, and a flexible strap having first and second ends.

Abstract: An anti-skid device for preventing slippage of a wheel is disclosed. The anti-skid device comprises a cylindrical expandable member disposed on a tread portion of a tire, and compressed fluid supplying means. The expandable member has anti-skid members implanted at a radially outer portion of the expandable member, and the expandable member is formed with a hole at a radially inner portion thereof. The compressed fluid supply means is connectable to the hole of the expandable member. The expandable member is expanded upon supply of compressed fluid into the hole, and is shrunk upon discharge of the compressed fluid therefrom.

Abstract: In an anti-skid device for motor vehicles with a plurality of resilient spreading arms (5) distributed over the circumference of a support (1) which can be set into a revolving motion for chain strands (3) forming anti-skid means, the spreading arms (5) are formed by compression springs (8) which are precompressed by connecting elements (13) which connect the chain strands (3) to the support (1).

Abstract: In a non-skid device for tire constituted by two parallel cable-like members, and a plurality of non-skid strips which are fabricated of a flexible resilient material and positioned in a ladder form between the two cable-like members, each of the non-skid strips is formed approximately in an L-shape as viewed from the side face thereof, and two ends of the non-skid strip are secured respectively to the cable-like members via mounting fixtures with a longer side section of the non-skid strip as a surface coming into contact with ground. The non-skid strip securely fits to the peripheral surface of the tire, and the non-skid device can be mounted on a tire easily regardless of changes in outer shape of the tire caused by tire inflation pressure and tire width.

Abstract: A vehicle tire with traction-improving devices, wherein the basic tire has a plurality of uniformly spaced apart cross grooves running essentially from sidewall to sidewall. Each groove is fitted with an inflatable bag or bladder which, when uninflated, retracts within the circle of the road-engaging surface of the tread. An annular manifold is affixed to at least one sidewall and is connected by conduits to the cross members. This manifold has a valved air inlet which may be used to pressurize the cross members via the manifold and thus to project the inflated members radially beyond the circle of the tread so that they engage the road surface. Depressurizing the manifold of course causes the members to retract. Each cross member is equipped with some form of traction-improving substance, structure or the like to enhance road grippability, especially in slippery road conditions.

Abstract: A gripping device for motor vehicle tires is provided and consists of a band of flexible material that has a plurality of ground gripping outward deformations and a worm-gear hose clamp type drive assembly for securing the band in place across the tread of the tire.

Abstract: An improved track belt assembly wherein the anchor plates have fastening means which are disposed axially inward of the reinforcing belt structure.

Abstract: A single tire chain adapted to be placed on an automobile tire and be anchored at its ends in front of and through an opening in the wheel.

Abstract: Anti-skidding device for vehicle wheels with tires, particularly pneumatic tires, for ice and snow surfaces. The anti-skidding device 100 consists of a support disk 120 which can be attached at the wheel disk or rim 11. The support disk is provided, adjacent to its periphery, with a plurality of anti-skidding arms 140 which extend radially in a fixed manner, equally spaced apart or are pivotal about axes 141 which extend parallel to the wheel disk bearing axis 117. The anti-skidding arms are prebent sections of plastic which engage over the tire travel surface 14 and carry spikes at their free ends.

Abstract: A lightweight device for obtaining improved traction efficiency of rubber tired vehicles without adding ballast weight. The device has resilient traction intensifying means secured to a driving tire, including auxiliary means for utilizing stronger sub-surface soil, providing higher drawbar pull at a higher rate of travel speed; and means for convenient attachment and removal.

Abstract: In the manufacture of a cable-type tire chain having elongate flexible side members and cross-members carrying traction sleeves, the cross-members are connected to the side members by hooks which are crimped to the side members in a press. To assemble the cross members and side members, they are supported in an assembly jig, with the hooks attached to the opposite ends of the cross-members and embracing the side members. The hooks on one side of the chain are crimped simultaneously to the relevant side member in a single pressing operation while supported in the jig, which applies tension to the side member.

Abstract: Metal cross chains are interconnected on the inboard side by an inboard rope connector and on the outboard side by an outboard rope connector. Each interconnection of a rope connector with a cross chain includes a combined rope-to-cross chain connecting link and rope clamping ring and rope connector adjustment device having a substantially V-shaped wire body with a loop formed at each end of the V. One of the end loops is firmly clamped to the rope connector and the other one of the loops partially surrounds and slidably engages the rope connector and is open sufficiently to permit the rope to be slipped out of that loop. A collar is clamped to the rope at a position to maintain a loop in the rope between the two connecting link loops when the collar is inside the slidably engaged loop, and to permit the rope loop to be released when the collar is positioned outside of the slidably engaged connecting link loop.

Abstract: A cable-type tire chain comprises side members adapted to extend circumferentially around opposite side walls of a tire and cross members connected between the side members so as to extend over and across the tire tread. The cross members comprise cables connected to the side members in a manner permitting rotation of the cross members about their longitudinal axes. The cross member cables have sheaths of helically wound wire which are free to rotate on the cables, and traction sleeves are freely rotatable on the wire sheaths. The traction sleeves have cylindrical body portions and outwardly flared end portions. Notches in the end portions of the sleeves define sharp corners at the ends of the sleeves for biting into ice and the like.

Abstract: An improved wheel-mounted traction device comprising a plurality of molded plastic traction elements held in place about the periphery of a wheel or tire by belts or cables that engage the individual traction elements. Metal studs, integral plastic projections and suction cavities are disclosed as additional means for aiding in achieving improved traction results.

Abstract: An anti-skid tire guard has three main components. The first component is a pair of spaced strips of material, each of the strips comprising three slats connected end to end by hinge pins. The strips are maintained in spaced relation by a plurality of metal or plastic tread members having studs projecting from one surface thereof. The ends of both of the strips are provided with female connectors. A plurality of blanks comprise each tread member and are connected by wires which are attached to the hinges by adjacent slats forming the strips. The second component comprises two slats attached end to end by a hinge, the free ends of each of these slats comprising male connector members designed to securely fit within the female members. A tread member similar to those used in the first component is provided, which is attached to the hinged portion between the two slats at one end and which has a hook at its other end.

Abstract: A wire rope traction device or cable tire chain includes lateral cables and a plurality of cross cables for extending between the lateral cables across the sole of a tire. Flat metal members secured to the lateral cables and ends of the cross cables form low profile articulated connections therebetween substantially adjacent the sole of the tire and radially outwardly from the tire sidewall flexing point for enabling a tighter grip on the tire by the tire chain. A belt attachment is employed in securing the traction device to a tire and is provided with a hook which is readily released for removal of the traction device.

Abstract: A vehicle tire with tractive elements for positive engagement with the ground surface is disclosed. The tire carcass has a tread including circumferentially spaced raised features. At least one flexible but substantially inextensible belt is positioned radially outwardly of the tread, and a respective plurality of retainer elements are positioned radially inwardly of the belt, the tractive elements being positioned radially outwardly of the belt and being releasably attached to the associated retainer elements for clamping the belt tightly therebetween. Inflation pressure within the carcass expands its crown region to maintain the belt in a taut condition, and at least one element of each set of associated tractive and retainer elements is positively mechanically linked to at least one of the raised features of the tread to limit circumferential displacement of the tractive elements relative to the tread.

Abstract: A wire rope traction device for tires, and particularly radial tires, includes lateral cables and a plurality of cross cables for extending between the lateral cables across the sole of a tire. Flat metal members secured to the lateral cables and ends of the cross cables form low profile articulated connections therebetween substantially adjacent the sole of the tire and radially outwardly from the tire sidewall flexing point for enabling a tighter grip on the tire by the traction device.

Abstract: In a tire chain comprising supporting members (1) disposed on the tread surface a retaining network (4) for the supporting members (1) is used which comprises transversely extending network parts (3) connecting lateral strands (6) and passing through passage apertures (2) in the supporting members (1). To prevent tilting of the supporting members (1) about their longitudinal axis the transversely extending network parts (3) are joined together in the region of the tire tread by connecting strands (11) which form holding-down means for the longitudinal edges of the supporting members (1).

Abstract: A cable type tire chain has traction sleeves on the cross members located only adjacent to the shoulders of the tire. The center portion of the cross members adjacent to the middle of the tire tread is free of traction sleeves. The traction sleeves are spaced away from the middle of the tire tread by either a coil spring through which the cross member cable extends or by beads attached to the cable. The cross members are attached directly to the side members of the tire chain by flat profile hooks formed from rectangular strips of metal, so that the cross members lie close to the sidewalls of the tire. The invention provides improved traction and reduced wear of both the tire and the tire chain.

Abstract: A removable, non-skid tire fitting for use in snow and ice which includes a number of shoes on chains which are to be attached to the tire. Each shoe is of plastic material and is formed with a plurality of bosses in which flanged studs are located, the flange aiding to retain a stud in a boss. Selected studs of a shoe, preferably those to be located closer to the center of the tire tread, can be provided with tungsten carbide tips. A preferred range of dimensions for the shoes, studs and bosses is given.

Abstract: A plastic tire chain apparatus especially adapted to permit replacement or redistribution of traction members without the need of specialized skills or tools. The tire chain apparatus comprises a plurality of plastic or rubber traction cross members, adapted to engage the tire perpendicular to the circumferential axis of the tire along the tread surface, with each cross member having an outer surface adapted to engage the road and an inner surface adapted to engage the tire tread. Each cross member has a pair of connecting members, one on either end thereof. Each connecting member is comprised of a first connecting portion having four spaced slots aligned generally parallel with the lengthwise axis of the cross member and a locking portion having a pair of parallel locking slots spaced from one another so as to be offset from the inner pair of slots of the first connecting portion.

Abstract: A flexible anti-skid fitting for mounting on tires to aid winter driving of automotive vehicles and trucks, comprising independent strips placed across the tread of the tires and held at their ends by a known means. The strips are characterized in that each strip includes: (a) on its outer surface towards the road, molded-on profiles which are fitted with studs located on both the lateral shoulders and the central region; (b) on its inner surface which comes in contact with the tire, pointed rigid molded-on profiles specifically aligned with and/or provided immediately around the base of the studs. Additional molded-on profiles can be provided spaced about the remainder of the inner surface.