CA2089324A1

CA2089324A1 - Traction boards

Info

Publication number: CA2089324A1
Application number: CA 2089324
Authority: CA
Inventors: Rami Morales
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 1993-03-22
Filing date: 1993-03-22
Publication date: 1994-09-23

Abstract

ABSTRACT

Driving conditions during winter can be a hassle after a snowfall, where vehicles are unable to move or steer away from a stationary post. Once a vehicle is exposed to these outdoor conditions, it becomes quite a frustration for the driver being prone.
With this invention, helplessness and isolation are eliminated with the aid of a portable drawing or pulling mechanism utilizing a skid-like platform that prevents the wheel of a vehicle from spinning, but rather roll along a furrowed surface.

Description

SPECIFICATIONS
'Traction Boards' is a portable device, so designed to assist immobilized motorists, stranded due to inclement snowfall, and its accumulation thereof.
It provides tire traction against snow covered vehicular paths, particularly from a standing (parked) position where it usually becomes practically impossible not to encounter the common problems of wheel-spinning and/or skidding.
Currently, there are no known products available to fulfill the need~ We nevertheless continue to struggle through with the aid of others, perhaps with a push, or at the very least, shovel ourselves out of the problem where feasible, otherwise, we abandon.
This invention operates by simply lining the boards up ahead or behind the two front wheel tires, or the two rear wheel tires enabling a forward thrust, or converseiy, a reverse motion if so desired.
The concept behind 'Traction Boards' i5 its ability to generate steady pressure and the launching force created as a result, which would not have been possible on any slippery surface.
Research and Development tests for this product to date, has time and again, proven a valuable convenience in navigating over snow or ice covered roads.
In a market where there axe no existing alternatives, this simple straight-forward novelty item goes a long way to serve the needs of mankind, let alone desperate circumstances, and emergency situations.

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DRAWINGS

The attached drawings illustrates the 'Traction Boards' which are to be inserted flat under the tires, right in fxont, or right behind the front wheel or rear wheel drive tires; and depending on the desi.red direction of pulli.ng away.
The angled edge gives the re~uired lift or ricochet effect at initial start-up, then continues on to the wrinkled top surface of the board for added grip.
It is so re-designed that the bottom surface is ridged, and the total weight equally sufficient in relation to the specified length and width, which were found to be critical factors to optimum efficiency.
The composition is preferably resin to accommodate manufacturing advantages, however, wooden prototypes as tested and as illustrated in drawings herewith, produced identical results during testing.
Additionally, the manufacturing process via lumber resource would make this product biodegradable. In any case, further studies are being conducted.
No disclosures of any kind have been made to any individuals or entity regarding this invention whatsoever.
Market research for said invention will be consideredO

Claims

1. A manually manipulated instrument for propelling stranded vehicles off an icy surface, snow, or mud, consisting two planks placed directly under the vehicle tires.

2. An instrument as defined in claim 1, in which tire traction is enhanced by a board inserted underneath each vehicle's front or rear tires, allowing a forward or backward mobility in slippery surfaces.

3. An instrument as defined in claim 1 or 2 in which the top and bottom face is grooved for added grip, eliminating tire slippage, wheel spinning, and/or skidding that occurs in snow or mud as a result.