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US 4,098,523 AGranted
Traction device
OwnerMichael R. Valerioinventor
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Abstract
A traction device for maximizing traction between the rear wheels of a motor vehicle and a road surface including an elongated telescopically adjustable tubular assembly pivotally mounted between the rear wheel axle and the rear spring. The telescopic assembly has an outer elastomeric cushioning ring disposed between the flanges of two outer sleeves one of which is slidable on and the other of which is fixed to an inner sleeve.
Claims9
A traction bar assembly for a motor vehicle comprising,
- an inner elongated member having a longitudinal axis,
- a first hollow outer elongated member encompassing a portion of said inner elongated member,
- a second hollow outer elongated member encompassing a portion of said inner elongated member and spaced from said first hollow member along said longitudinal axis,
- a compressable member disposed between said outer elongated members,
- one of said elongated members being adapted for connection to a vehicle's wheel axle housing, and
- another of said elongated members being adapted for connection to a vehicle's spring.
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