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Automated tire chaining assembly
11685200 · 2023-06-27 ·

A automated tire chaining assembly includes a housing that is positioned above a respective one of a plurality of tires on a vehicle. A chain is formed into a closed loop and the chain extending through each of an entry and an exit of the housing. The chain is positionable in a deployed position having the chain being dropped downwardly around the respective tire to enhance traction of the tire on a slippery surface. A deploying unit is movably attached to the housing and the deploying unit engages the chain. The deploying unit urges the chain between the stored position and the deployed position. Additionally, the chain extends in front of the respective tire when the deploying unit urges the chain into the deployed position thereby facilitating the respective tire to roll over the chain.

Chain installation system for semi-trucks and trailers
09834048 · 2017-12-05 ·

A snow chain system that attaches to the frame of a semi-truck and/or trailer, or a large commercial construction vehicle. The system includes a removable chain box, a chain barrel, a chain spreader, flashlight driver notification, a drag brake, a box swivel, and tire clamp. The snow chain is rolled out of the chain box directly onto a tire tightly with minimal human involvement. It provides for installed a tight snow chain onto the tire when rollout of the snow chain to the tire is completed. After snow chain use, it rolls up manually back into the chain box and is ready for immediate service should another need arise. All necessary equipment is organized, helping the driver with safety concerns.

Automated Tire Chaining Assembly
20210394568 · 2021-12-23 ·

A automated tire chaining assembly includes a housing that is positioned above a respective one of a plurality of tires on a vehicle. A chain is formed into a closed loop and the chain extending through each of an entry and an exit of the housing. The chain is positionable in a deployed position having the chain being dropped downwardly around the respective tire to enhance traction of the tire on a slippery surface. A deploying unit is movably attached to the housing and the deploying unit engages the chain. The deploying unit urges the chain between the stored position and the deployed position. Additionally, the chain extends in front of the respective tire when the deploying unit urges the chain into the deployed position thereby facilitating the respective tire to roll over the chain.

Sliding tire-chain hanger system and method
09994261 · 2018-06-12 ·

A tire-chain hanger system includes a bracket, at least one track-support member, at least one chain-support member and a roller assembly including at least two support-brackets and at least one bearing. The A tire-chain hanger system is useful for providing a sliding tire-chain hanger system for improved tire-chain removal and installation.