Apparatus and method for increasing the traction of vehicle wheels
IPC분류정보
국가/구분
United States(US) Patent
등록
국제특허분류(IPC7판)
B60C-027/20
B60C-027/02
출원번호
US-0278806
(2016-09-28)
등록번호
US-10106000
(2018-10-23)
발명자
/ 주소
Curry, Michael D.
출원인 / 주소
EZAS, LLC
대리인 / 주소
Venable LLP
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초록▼
A tire traction device can include a strap configured to extend around at least a portion of a vehicle tire; and a traction plate. The traction plate can have a lower surface adapted to sit on a circumferential portion of the vehicle tire, an upper surface opposite to the lower surface, a channel co
A tire traction device can include a strap configured to extend around at least a portion of a vehicle tire; and a traction plate. The traction plate can have a lower surface adapted to sit on a circumferential portion of the vehicle tire, an upper surface opposite to the lower surface, a channel configured to receive the strap, and one or more paddles extending upward from the upper surface. Other features, embodiments, and kits, and related methods are also described.
대표청구항▼
1. A tire traction device, comprising: a strap configured to extend around at least a portion of a vehicle tire; a rigid traction plate having a lower surface adapted to sit on a circumferential portion of the vehicle tire, a flat upper surface opposite to the lower surface, a channel configured to
1. A tire traction device, comprising: a strap configured to extend around at least a portion of a vehicle tire; a rigid traction plate having a lower surface adapted to sit on a circumferential portion of the vehicle tire, a flat upper surface opposite to the lower surface, a channel configured to receive the strap, and first and second paddles extending upward from the flat upper surface, the first and second paddles located on opposite sides of the flat upper surface and extending parallel with the channel; a first gusset extending from the flat upper surface to the first paddle; and a second gusset extending from the flat upper surface to the second paddle. 2. The tire traction device of claim 1, wherein the lower surface of the rigid traction plate has a curvature substantially equal to a curvature of the circumference of the vehicle tire. 3. The tire traction device of claim 1, further comprising a plurality of ribs located on the lower surface of the rigid traction plate. 4. The tire traction device of claim 3, wherein the plurality of ribs extend substantially in parallel with the channel. 5. The tire traction device of claim 1, wherein each of the first and second paddles has a generally triangular cross-section. 6. A tire traction device, comprising: a strap configured to extend around at least a portion of a vehicle tire; anda traction plate having a lower surface adapted to sit on a circumferential portion of the vehicle tire, an upper surface opposite to the lower surface, a channel configured to receive the strap, and one or more paddles extending upward from the upper surface,wherein the one or more paddles comprise a first paddle and a second paddle, and-each of the first and second paddle has a generally triangular cross-section, andwherein the first paddle defines a cross-section that is different than the second paddle. 7. A tire traction device, comprising: a strap configured to extend around at least a portion of a vehicle tire; anda traction plate having a lower surface adapted to sit on a circumferential portion of the vehicle tire, an upper surface opposite to the lower surface, a channel configured to receive the strap, and one or more paddles extending upward from the upper surface,wherein the one or more paddles comprises a first paddle and a second paddle, and each of the first and second paddles has a generally triangular cross-section, andwherein the first paddle defines a first height substantially perpendicular to the lower surface of the traction plate, the second paddle defines a second height substantially perpendicular to the lower surface of the traction plate, and the second height is larger than the first height. 8. The tire traction device of claim 1, wherein the rigid traction plate, including the channel and one or more paddles, are formed by extrusion. 9. The tire traction device of claim 1, wherein the rigid traction plate is metal. 10. The tire traction device of claim 1, further comprising: first and second grooves extending substantially parallel to the channel. 11. A tire traction device, comprising: a strap configured to extend around at least a portion of a vehicle tire;a traction plate having a lower surface adapted to sit on a circumferential portion of the vehicle tire, an upper surface opposite to the lower surface, a channel configured to receive the strap, and one or more paddles extending upward from the upper surface;first and second grooves extending substantially parallel to the channel; andan extension member including first and second tongues adapted to slidably engage the first and second grooves, respectively, and an upper surface having one or more paddles extending upward from the upper surface. 12. The tire traction device of claim 11, wherein the extension member, including the first and second tongues and one or more paddles, is formed by extrusion. 13. The tire traction device of claim 12, wherein the extension member is metal. 14. A tire traction device, comprising: a strap configured to extend around at least a portion of a vehicle tire;a traction plate having a lower surface adapted to sit on a circumferential portion of the vehicle tire, an upper surface opposite to the lower surface, a channel configured to receive the strap, and one or more paddles extending upward from the upper surface;first and second grooves extending substantially parallel to the channel; anda first slide insert having a slide tongue adapted to slidably engage the first groove. 15. The tire traction device of claim 14, wherein the first slide insert is plastic. 16. The tire traction device of claim 11, further comprising a second traction plate having third and fourth grooves adapted to slidably receive the first and second tongues, respectively, whereby the second traction plate is coupled to the traction plate by the extension member. 17. The tire traction device of claim 1, wherein the channel is located above the lower surface of the rigid traction plate. 18. A tire traction kit, comprising: a strap configured to extend around at least a portion of a vehicle tire;a traction plate having a lower surface adapted to sit on a circumferential portion of the vehicle tire, an upper surface opposite to the lower surface, a channel configured to receive the strap, and one or more paddles extending upward from the upper surface;a second traction plate having a second lower surface adapted to sit on the circumferential portion of the vehicle tire, a second upper surface opposite to the second lower surface, a second channel configured to receive the strap, and one or more paddles extending upward from the second upper surface; andan extension member adapted to couple the second traction plate to the traction plate. 19. The tire traction kit of claim 18, wherein: the traction plate includes first and second grooves extending substantially parallel to the channel;the second traction plate includes third and fourth grooves extending substantially parallel to the second channel; andthe extension member includes a first tongue adapted to slidably engage the first and third grooves, and a second tongue adapted to slidably engage the second and fourth grooves, whereby the second traction plate is coupled to the traction plate by the extension member. 20. The tire traction kit of claim 19, further comprising one or more slide inserts, each slide insert including a tongue adapted to slidably engage one of the first, second, third, or fourth grooves. 21. A method of attaching a tire traction device to a vehicle tire, comprising: placing a strap through a channel in a traction plate;placing the traction plate on a circumferential portion of the vehicle tire;wrapping the strap around a portion of the vehicle tire and through a rim of the vehicle tire; andtightening the strap,wherein the traction plate has a first paddle and a second paddle, each of the first and second paddles has a generally triangular cross-section, andwherein the first paddle defines a first height substantially perpendicular to a lower surface of the traction plate, the second paddle defines a second height substantially perpendicular to the lower surface of the traction plate, and the second height is larger than the first height. 22. The method of claim 21, wherein tightening the strap is performed using a ratchet coupled to the strap. 23. A method of attaching a tire traction device to a vehicle tire, comprising: placing a strap through a channel in a traction plate;placing the traction plate on a circumferential portion of the vehicle tire;wrapping the strap around a portion of the vehicle tire and through a rim of the vehicle tire;tightening the strap;placing a second traction plate on the circumferential portion of the vehicle tire;coupling the second traction plate to the traction plate using an extension member; andplacing the strap through a second channel in the second traction plate. 24. The method of claim 23, wherein coupling the second traction plate to the traction plate using an extension member comprises forming tongue and groove connections between the traction plate, the extension member, and the second traction plate. 25. The tire traction device of claim 1, wherein a width of the flat upper surface is at least substantially as wide as a width of the channel.
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