ES2383421A1 - Grip device for vehicle wheels (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding) - Google Patents
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
- B60C—VEHICLE TYRES; TYRE INFLATION; TYRE CHANGING; CONNECTING VALVES TO INFLATABLE ELASTIC BODIES IN GENERAL; DEVICES OR ARRANGEMENTS RELATED TO TYRES
- B60C27/00—Non-skid devices temporarily attachable to resilient tyres or resiliently-tyred wheels
- B60C27/02—Non-skid devices temporarily attachable to resilient tyres or resiliently-tyred wheels extending over restricted arcuate part of tread
- B60C27/0261—Non-skid devices temporarily attachable to resilient tyres or resiliently-tyred wheels extending over restricted arcuate part of tread provided with fastening means
- B60C27/0269—Non-skid devices temporarily attachable to resilient tyres or resiliently-tyred wheels extending over restricted arcuate part of tread provided with fastening means acting on the wheel, e.g. on the rim or wheel bolts
- B60C27/0276—Non-skid devices temporarily attachable to resilient tyres or resiliently-tyred wheels extending over restricted arcuate part of tread provided with fastening means acting on the wheel, e.g. on the rim or wheel bolts through apertures in the rim, e.g. fastening from one lateral side to the other lateral side of the rim; extending axially through the rim
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
- B60C—VEHICLE TYRES; TYRE INFLATION; TYRE CHANGING; CONNECTING VALVES TO INFLATABLE ELASTIC BODIES IN GENERAL; DEVICES OR ARRANGEMENTS RELATED TO TYRES
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Dispositivo de agarre para ruedas de vehículos.Grip device for wheels vehicles.
La presente invención se refiere a un dispositivo de agarre para ruedas de vehículos, de los que comúnmente se denominan "cadenas", utilizadas cuando un vehículo se desplaza sobre hielo, barro, nieve, etc.The present invention relates to a gripping device for vehicle wheels, of which They are commonly called "chains," used when a vehicle travels on ice, mud, snow, etc.
El objeto de la invención es conseguir un dispositivo de notable simplicidad estructural, especialmente de una gran facilidad de montaje, y además adaptable a diferentes tipos de suelo o superficies de rodadura.The object of the invention is to achieve a device of remarkable structural simplicity, especially of a great ease of assembly, and also adaptable to different types of ground or rolling surfaces.
La invención se sitúa pues en el ámbito de los accesorios para el automóvil, mas concretamente de los accesorios para ruedas de vehículos.The invention thus falls within the scope of the car accessories, more specifically accessories for vehicle wheels.
Tal como acaba de decirse, este tipo de dispositivos se denominan habitualmente "cadenas", y ello debido a que sus primeras realizaciones, que se siguen manteniendo mayoritariamente en la actualidad, consisten en una estructura a base de cadenas metálicas que se fijan convenientemente a la banda de rodadura de la rueda, de manera que sus eslabones configuran apéndices que se clavan en el hielo o superficie de que se trate, mejorando el agarre y consecuentemente la tracción del vehículo.As just said, this kind of devices are usually called "chains", and that because their first achievements, which are still maintained mostly today, they consist of a structure to base of metal chains that are conveniently attached to the band of rolling of the wheel, so that its links configure Appendices that stick in the ice or surface in question, improving the grip and consequently the traction of the vehicle.
De forma mas concreta y de acuerdo con una realización vigente en la actualidad, las cadenas propiamente dichas son una estructura reticular fijada a dos aros laterales, de manera que esta estructura se acopla a la rueda, con los extremos abiertos de los aros orientados hacia abajo, debiendo a continuación movilizar el vehículo para que tales extremos queden en una zona de libre acceso donde se pueda efectuar el definitivo cierre del dispositivo, habitualmente con la colaboración de tensores o medios de enganche de diferentes tipos.More specifically and in accordance with a current realization, the chains themselves they are a reticular structure fixed to two lateral rings, so that this structure is coupled to the wheel, with open ends of the rings facing down, and then should mobilize the vehicle so that such ends are in an area of free access where the final closure of the device, usually with the collaboration of tensors or means of coupling of different types.
Esta realización, y otras similares, tiene una problemática que se centra especialmente en los siguientes aspectos:This embodiment, and similar ones, has a problematic that focuses especially on the following aspects:
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- Su montaje resulta lento y laborioso.its Assembly is slow and laborious.
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- Su peso es considerable.its Weight is considerable.
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- Su ocupación volumétrica en el maletero, en situación inoperante, también es considerable.its volumetric occupation in the boot, in an inoperative situation, It is also considerable.
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- Cuando están diseñadas para un determinado tipo de suelo, por ejemplo para circular sobre hielo, no resultan idóneas ante circunstancias de circulación distintas, como por ejemplo para desplazarse sobre barro.When They are designed for a certain type of soil, for example for circulate on ice, they are not suitable under circumstances of different circulation, such as to scroll over mud.
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- Acusada sonoridad debido a la fricción de los eslabones de la cadena.Accused loudness due to friction of the links in the chain.
El dispositivo de agarre para ruedas de vehículos que la invención propone resuelve de forma plenamente satisfactoria la problemática anteriormente expuesta, en todos y cada uno de los diferentes aspectos comentados.The grip device for wheels vehicles proposed by the invention fully solve satisfactory the aforementioned problem, in all and each of the different aspects commented.
Para ello y de forma mas concreta, dicho dispositivo se materializa en un número variable de elementos iguales y físicamente independientes entre sí, preferentemente comprendidos entre tres y cinco, cada uno de los cuales consiste en una cinta de nylon u otro material similar, suficientemente flexible y resistente, destinada a abrazar el conjunto constituido por la llanta y el neumático, pasando a través de uno de los huecos definidos en dicha llanta por los radios de la misma, rematándose dicha cinta por sus extremos en cualquier medio de cierre convencional apropiado, preferentemente de cierre tipo clip, que permita un accionamiento rápido y que asegure la adecuada tensión de la cinta para su óptima fijación a la rueda, habiéndose previsto que la cara interna de la cinta esté recubierta de silicona, para mejorar su adherencia con respecto al caucho del neumático.To do this and more specifically, said device materializes in a variable number of elements equal and physically independent of each other, preferably between three and five, each of which consists of a nylon tape or other similar material, sufficiently flexible and resistant, destined to embrace the set constituted by the rim and tire, passing through one of the holes defined on said tire by the spokes of the same, finishing off said tape at its ends in any means of closure appropriate conventional, preferably clip-type closure, which allow a fast drive and ensure the adequate voltage of the belt for its optimal fixation to the wheel, having anticipated that the inner side of the tape is coated with silicone, to improve its adhesion with respect to the rubber of the tire.
La cinta tendrá pues una longitud adecuada para conseguir el efecto citado en lo que a su fijación a la rueda se refiere, y además dispondrá de una pluralidad de clavos, dientes, etc., situados en la parte de la misma adecuada para que en situación de montaje el cierre de la cinta quede situado lateralmente y en la cara externa de la rueda, es decir en la zona de mas fácil accesibilidad.The tape will therefore have a suitable length for achieve the aforementioned effect as far as its attachment to the wheel is concerned. refers, and will also have a plurality of nails, teeth, etc., located in the part of it suitable for mounting situation the tape closure is located laterally and on the outer face of the wheel, that is to say in the area Easier accessibility.
De acuerdo con otra de las características de la invención, los citados clavos, dientes o similares, están montados sobre la cinta con carácter amovible, de manera que resultan intercambiables, es decir utilizables selectivamente en función del tipo de terreno sobre el que deba desplazarse el vehículo, para conseguir en cualquier caso la mejor funcionalidad.According to another of the characteristics of the invention, said nails, teeth or the like are mounted on the tape with removable character, so that they result interchangeable, that is selectively usable depending on the type of terrain on which the vehicle should travel, to get in any case the best functionality.
El número de elementos a utilizar sobre la rueda, dependiendo del uso, estará preferentemente comprendido entre tres y cinco, en función del grado de agarre que se quiera obtener, así como del diámetro de la rueda, situándose en cualquier caso los elementos en cuestión repartidos equidistantemente en el perímetro de la repetidamente citada rueda.The number of items to use on the wheel, depending on the use, will be preferably between three and five, depending on the degree of grip you want to get, as well as the diameter of the wheel, being in any case the elements in question equally distributed around the perimeter of the repeatedly cited wheel.
Se consigue de esta manera un dispositivo de muy reducido peso, de gran versatilidad y facilidad funcional, y de una escasa sonoridad.In this way a device of very reduced weight, great versatility and functional ease, and a Low loudness.
Para complementar la descripción que se está realizando y con objeto de ayudar a una mejor comprensión de las características del invento, de acuerdo con un ejemplo preferente de realización práctica del mismo, se acompaña como parte integrante de dicha descripción, un juego de dibujos en donde con carácter ilustrativo y no limitativo, se ha representado lo siguiente:To complement the description that is being performing and in order to help a better understanding of the characteristics of the invention, according to a preferred example of practical realization of it, is accompanied as an integral part of said description, a set of drawings where with character Illustrative and not limiting, the following has been represented:
La figura 1.- Muestra un desarrollo en planta de uno de los elementos que participan en el dispositivo de agarre para ruedas de vehículos que constituye el objeto de la presente invención.Figure 1.- Shows a development in plant of one of the elements involved in the gripping device to vehicle wheels that is the subject of this invention.
La figura 2.- Muestra un detalle en perfil de los extremos de cierre del elemento de la figura anterior.Figure 2.- Shows a detail in profile of the closing ends of the element of the previous figure.
La figura 3.- Muestra un detalle en planta del conjunto representado en la figura 2.Figure 3.- Shows a detail in plan of the set represented in figure 2.
La figura 4.- Muestra, según una vista en alzado lateral, un ejemplo del montaje del dispositivo de agarre sobre la rueda del vehículo.Figure 4.- Shows, according to an elevation view side, an example of the mounting of the gripping device on the Vehicle wheel
La figura 5.- Muestra, finalmente, un detalle en sección transversal del conjunto representado en la figura 4, por las líneas de corte A-B de dicha figura.Figure 5.- Shows, finally, a detail in cross section of the assembly represented in figure 4, by the cut lines A-B of said figure.
A la vista de las figuras reseñadas puede observarse como el dispositivo de agarre que la invención propone está destinado específicamente a ruedas de vehículos cuya llanta (1), soporte del neumático (2), esté prevista de radios (3) que definan espacios abiertos (4), a través de los que serán pasantes los diferentes elementos (5) que constituyen el dispositivo, como se verá con detalle mas adelante.In view of the figures outlined you can be observed as the gripping device that the invention proposes It is specifically intended for vehicle wheels whose tire (1), tire support (2), be provided with spokes (3) that define open spaces (4), through which they will be interns the different elements (5) that constitute the device, as You will see in detail later.
El elemento (5) consiste en una cincha (6) de un material altamente resistente a la vez que flexible, como por ejemplo nylon, rematándose dicha cinta por sus extremos libres en medios de cierre, como por ejemplo el gancho (7), unido articuladamente al brazo de palanca (8), que a su vez se articula a un soporte (9) sólidamente unido a uno de los extremos de la cincha (6), gancho (7) con el que colaboran una serie de ganchos fijos (10), solidarios a su vez al otro extremo de la cincha (6), mediante tornillos, remaches o similares, utilizables selectivamente para conseguir en todo momento el grado de tensión adecuada en la cincha (6), en la posición de trabajo mostrada en las figuras 4 y 5.The element (5) consists of a webbing (6) of a highly resistant material while flexible, as per example nylon, said tape being finished off at its free ends in closing means, such as the hook (7), attached articulated to the lever arm (8), which in turn is articulated to a support (9) solidly attached to one of the ends of the webbing (6), hook (7) with which a series of fixed hooks collaborate (10), in turn integral to the other end of the webbing (6), by screws, rivets or the like, selectively usable for at all times achieve the appropriate degree of tension in the webbing (6), in the working position shown in Figures 4 and 5.
La cincha (6) constitutiva de cada uno de los elementos citados, incorpora además una pluralidad de protuberancias (11), que afectan a la zona de la misma que en situación de montaje queda enfrentada a la banda de rodadura (12) del neumático (2), y que son las determinantes del agarre de la rueda sobre el suelo.The webbing (6) constituting each of the cited elements, also incorporates a plurality of protuberances (11), which affect the area of the same as in mounting situation faces the tread (12) of the tire (2), and which are the determinants of the grip of the wheel on the ground.
Estas protuberancias (11) podrán materializarse en ganchos, pinchos, etc., y además serán recambiables, como anteriormente se ha dicho, para utilizar en cada caso las mas apropiadas, a cuyo efecto y de acuerdo con un ejemplo preferente de realización practica de la invención, el elemento (5) dispondrá en la zona citada de orificios (13) para acoplamiento de los ganchos, pinchos, etc, que lógicamente deberán disponer de una cabeza que impida el desacoplamiento de los mismos en situación de trabajo del dispositivo.These bumps (11) may materialize on hooks, skewers, etc., and they will also be replaceable, such as previously said, to use in each case the most appropriate, for which purpose and in accordance with a preferred example of practical embodiment of the invention, the element (5) will be arranged in the aforementioned area of holes (13) for coupling the hooks, skewers, etc., which logically must have a head that prevent their decoupling from the work situation of the device.
En el ejemplo de realización práctica de los dibujos, y tal como muestra la figura 5, el dispositivo se materializa en cinco de tales elementos (5), como solución óptima, ya que los ensayos realizados al efecto han demostrado que son los elementos constituyentes para conseguir un adecuado nivel de prestaciones.In the example of practical realization of drawings, and as shown in figure 5, the device is it materializes in five such elements (5), as an optimal solution, since the tests carried out for this purpose have shown that they are constituent elements to achieve an adequate level of benefits.
Opcionalmente, el dispositivo descrito se podrá complementar con una tira (14) de material semirígido en forma de arco de círculo, en la que se define una superficie rugosa, tira que se dispone longitudinalmente sobre la superficie del neumático, tal como muestra la figura 4, quedando sujeta por las propias cinchas (6).Optionally, the described device may be complement with a strip (14) of semi-rigid material in the form of circle arc, in which a rough surface is defined, strip that it is arranged longitudinally on the surface of the tire, such as shown in figure 4, being held by the straps themselves (6).
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