Compression Wheel Chock System

Abstract

A compression wheel chock system is disclosed. The system is comprised of two, triangular-shaped devices having longitudinal channels and a lanyard. An object of the apparatus is to enhance wheel chocking by preventing a wheel from moving both fore and aft while chocked. During installation, the lanyard is fed through a channel in each chock and is drawn tight by the user. As the lanyard is tightened it compresses the chocks around the wheel while at the same time compressing the channels and securing the lanyard therein.

Claims

1. A system for chocking tires comprised of the following parts: a) at least two chocks for preventing a tire from moving fore and aft; and b) a lanyard for securing the chocks against the tire.

2. The system for chocking tires of claim 1, wherein the chocks being triangular in shape.

3. The system for chocking tires of claim 1, wherein the chocks having a distal channel along their longitudinal axis.

4. The system for chocking tires of claim 1, wherein the chocks having a proximal channel along their longitudinal axis.

5. A method for chocking tires. The method comprised of the following steps: a) positioning chocks around the tire; b) drawing the lanyard around the tire; c) inserting the lanyard into chocks; and d) tensioning the lanyard.

6. The method for chocking tires of claim 5, wherein the positioning the chocks includes the step of positioning one chock in front of the tire and one chock behind the tire.

7. The method for chocking tires of claim 5, wherein the drawing a lanyard around the tire includes the step of drawing the lanyard out from the proximal channel of the chock in front of the tire.

8. The method for chocking tires of claim 5, wherein the inserting the lanyard into chocks includes the step of inserting the lanyard drawn out of the chock in front of the tire and into the distal channel of the chock behind the tire.

9. The method for chocking tires of claim 5, wherein the inserting the lanyard into chocks includes the step of inserting the lanyard back into the distal channel of the chock in front of the tire.

10. The method for chocking tires of claim 5, wherein the tensioning the lanyard includes the step of tightening the lanyard until the chocks press against the tire and cause the chocks to compress and secure the lanyard in the distal channels.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

[0009] FIG. 1 showing a perspective view of the apparatus.

[0010] FIG. 2 showing a sectional view of the apparatus being used.

[0011] FIG. 3 showing a perspective view of the apparatus.

[0012] FIG. 4 showing a representative view of the method.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

[0013] FIG. 1 and FIG. 3 showing perspective views of a preferred embodiment of the apparatus comprised of at least two triangular-shaped chocks 1 and a lanyard 2. Chocks 1 having a proximal channel 4 and a distal channel 3 configured along their longitudinal axis. Said chocks 1 are made of a rigid, but slightly flexible material such as but not limited to rubber, plastic and the like. The aforementioned lanyard 2 being made of a material including but not limited to nylon, dyneema™, amsteel™, etc. FIG. 2 showing a section view of chocks 1 and lanyard 2 installed inside proximal channel 4 and a distal channel 3 in each chock 1. FIG. 4 showing a representative view of the apparatus' method wherein a user first positions chocks 1 in front of and behind a tire in step 5. The user draws the lanyard out from the proximal channel 4 of the front chock 1 and surrounds the tire in step 6. In step 7, lanyard 2 is inserted and threaded through distal channel 3 of the rear chock. Said lanyard 2 is then re-routed back into the distal channel 3 of the front chock 1. Finally, in step 8 the user pulls the end of lanyard 2 tightly allowing chocks 1 to tighten against the wheel, compressing chocks 1 and allowing distal channels 3 to clamp down on lanyard 2 thereby securing the tire therebetween.

[0014] It is additionally noted and anticipated that although the device is shown in its most simple form, various components and aspects of the device may be differently shaped or slightly modified when forming the invention herein. As such those skilled in the art will appreciate the descriptions and depictions set forth in this disclosure or merely meant to portray examples of preferred modes within the overall scope and intent of the invention, and are not to be considered limiting in any manner. While all of the fundamental characteristics and features of the invention have been shown and described herein, with reference to particular embodiments thereof, a latitude of modification, various changes and substitutions are intended in the foregoing disclosure and it will be apparent that in some instances, some features of the invention may be employed without a corresponding use of other features without departing from the scope of the invention as set forth. It should also be understood that various substitutions, modifications, and variations may be made by those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit or scope of the invention.