Abstract:
A chain system is provided that is attached to a continuous track of a tracked vehicle. Embodiments of the chain system can include cross chains that extend from a side chain, and a hook is disposed at a free end of each cross chain. To attach the chain system to the track, the hooks are attached to an inner edge of the track on a top surface of the track. Once all of the hooks are attached, the ends of the side chain are attached to each other and the chain is secured to the track to improve the traction of the track and the tracked vehicle.
Abstract:
A chain for mounting on a vehicle tire, in particular a sliding block chain, having a chain mesh, which is disposed at least on the tread of a vehicle tire in the mounted state of the chain and has a number of chain strands, each of which is formed by a number of chain links each with essentially straight longitudinal legs which run parallel to one another and are connected to one another at their ends by connecting elements in particular connecting rings. In the mounted state of the chain, the chain links of the chain strands lie on the tread at alternately positive and negative angles with respect to the tread. Wear elements are provided, realized as wear webs, which are fixedly connected to chain links of the chain mesh and which extend parallel to the longitudinal legs of the chain links.
Abstract:
A link member for a tire chain, comprising a body including a cavity for receiving a portion of a ring element therein, the body also including an opening for inserting the ring element into the cavity, said body further being adapted to receive a retaining member for closing the opening and retaining the ring element in the cavity.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to an automotive tyre 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:
A tire grip enhancing assembly includes a covering for removably positioning on a tire. The covering comprises a flexible material and has a first lateral wall, a second lateral wall and a perimeter wall that is attached to and extends between the first and second lateral walls. Each of the first and second lateral walls has an annular opening extending therethrough. A plurality of raised members is attached to and extends away from the perimeter wall. A pair of bands is provided. Each the annular opening has a perimeter edge has one of the bands attached thereto. Each band is comprised of a resiliently stretchable material.
Abstract:
A tire chain includes a side member. An attachment bracket is secured at a first end region to the side member. The attachment bracket is formed at a second end region with a slot and with a channel. A crosslink member has an endless link at one end. The endless link defines an opening and is located in the slot so that the opening intersects the channel. A rod extends through the channel and the opening of the endless link and is secured against removal from the channel, whereby the crosslink member is secured to the attachment bracket.
Abstract:
Tire chain apparatus includes chains having a first set of links disposed parallel to the tread and a second set of links projecting outwardly away from the tread, with at least some of the second set of links in tread grooves. Rigid cross member road engaging structures extend across the tread through the chains and have outwardly projecting road engaging protrusions.
Abstract:
A connecting lock for tire chains, comprising an elongate receiving opening for receiving two chain links, framed by a first longitudinal crosspiece, an opposed, a second longitudinal crosspiece interrupted by an insertion opening, and two transverse crosspieces. The chain links in the receiving opening are secured from sliding out by means of a closing bolt, which can be inserted via one end into a blind bore in the first longitudinal crosspiece. A threaded bore leads in the first longitudinal crosspiece to the blind bore, starting from a side face. A spring pressure piece is screwed into the threaded bore. A spring-loaded detent part of said spring pressure piece is directed into the blind bore. When the closing bolt is inserted into the blind bore, the spring-loaded detent is latched into a recess in the periphery of said closing bolt.
Abstract:
The stay member for a tire chain has a base member including a base portion and a wear portion. The base member has a longitudinal center plane. The base member has at least one connecting opening for receiving connecting members of the tire chain. The base portion includes a tire contact surface opposite the wear portion. The wear portion projects at least partly laterally past the base portion and has a wear surface and lateral surfaces. The wear surface includes grooves extending perpendicularly to the longitudinal center plane. The lateral surfaces extend at such an angle to one another that ring members received in neighboring ones of the stay members are spaced from one another when the stay members touch one another.
Abstract:
An anti-skid tire chain for use on both soft and frozen terrain is disclosed. The chain comprises a pair of parallel side chains adapted to encircle opposite sides of a tire, a plurality of traction units such as rings aligned medially between the side chains and spaced one from the other around the tread surface of the tire, and intermediate chain networks connected at outer locations to the respective side chains and at inner locations to successive traction units. There are lugs on the traction units and studs on the intermediate chain networks. The lugs and the studs protrude outwardly from the tread surface of the tire.