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US 4,282,916 AGranted
Easily mounted anti-skid tire chain
OwnerCarl A. Carlsoninventor
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Abstract
A tire chain assembly is provided with a quick connecting male and female fastener for easily securing together the inner circumferential chain on the inner side of the tire without the need for elevating the tire. The outer circumferential chain on the outer side of the tire is provided with a toggle type fastener for securing together the ends of the outer circumferential chain and tightening the outer circumferential chain abut the tire.
Claims3
In an anti-skid tire chain assembly comprising
- a circumferential inner chain,
- a circumferential outer chain,
- cross chains connected to said inner and outer chains.
- the improvement comprising,
- a connector having a male part attached to one end of said inner chain and a female part attached to the opposite end of said inner chain,
- said male part including a lip turned upon itself to form a U-shape in cross section and defining a first space,
- said female part having sides and a base defining a channel shape and a bridging plate connecting said sides and defining a second space,
- said lip being guided into said second space by said sides and being received in said channel between said sides of said female part and within said second space,
- said bridging plate being snugly received in said first space, so as to lock said male and female parts together, and
- a toggle device attached to the opposite ends of said outer chain for tightening said outer chain about said tire.
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