Wheel Traction Surface for Vehicle

Abstract

A wheel traction surface in the event of a vehicle experiencing a lack of traction during an emergency, while experiencing conditions such as snow, rain, ice, or being stuck in a ditch. The wheel traction surface includes a support surface, wherein the support surface is flat and configured to support a vehicle. The wheel traction surface includes a plurality of securing members configured to grip or drive into a ground surface, wherein the securing members are positioned on a first side of the support surface. The wheel traction surface includes a plurality of studs configured to grip on or more tires of the vehicle, on a second side of the support surface.

Claims

1. A wheel traction surface for a vehicle comprising: a support surface, wherein the support surface is flat and configured to support a vehicle; a plurality of securing members configured to grip or drive into a ground surface, wherein the securing members are positioned on a first side of the support surface; and a plurality of studs configured to grip on or more tires of the vehicle, on a second side of the support surface.

2. The wheel traction surface of claim 1, wherein the support surface comprises of a flat and elongated body.

3. The wheel traction surface of claim 1, wherein the support surface is formed from materials selected from the group of rubber, elastic material, plastic, wood, poly-blend, metal, Plexiglas, or carbon fiber.

4. The wheel traction surface of claim 1, wherein the plurality of securing members are configured to extend from the support surface, into the ground surface.

5. The wheel traction surface of claim 1, wherein the plurality of studs are configured to make contact with the one or more tires of a vehicle, resulting in increased traction at multiple points of contact of the tires.

6. The wheel traction surface of claim 5, wherein the plurality of studs are configured to make contact with the one or more tires of a vehicle in a forward direction or in a reverse direction.

7. The wheel traction surface of claim 5, wherein the plurality of studs are positioned in a single cluster through the support surface.

8. The wheel traction surface of claim 5, wherein the plurality of studs are positioned in a plurality of clusters through the support surface.

9. The wheel traction surface of claim 1, wherein the support surface can comprise of a length of at least 16.5 inches.

10. The wheel traction surface of claim 1, wherein the support surface can comprise of a width of at least 6 inches.

11. The wheel traction surface of claim 1, wherein the support surface can be one single surface or multiple surfaces positioned underneath each tire of the vehicle.

12. The wheel traction surface of claim 1, wherein the support surface can be positioned underneath at least two tires of the vehicle.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

[0011] In the accompanying drawings there is illustrated in detail a preferred embodiment of the invention, this being indicative, however, of one of various ways in which the principle of the invention may be employed.

[0012] Other objects, features and advantages of the invention will be readily apparent from the following description of certain preferred embodiments thereof, taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawing although variations and modifications may be effected without departing from the spirit and scope of the novel concepts embodied in the disclosure, and in which:

[0013] FIG. 1 depicts a perspective view of the wheel traction surface, in accordance with an example;

[0014] FIG. 2 depicts a top perspective view of the wheel traction surface, in accordance with an example;

[0015] FIG. 3 depicts a side perspective of the wheel traction surface, in accordance with an example;

[0016] FIG. 4a depicts a perspective view of the wheel traction surface interacting with a tire of a vehicle in a forward direction, in accordance with an example; and

[0017] FIG. 4b depicts a perspective view of the wheel traction surface interacting with a tire of a vehicle in a reverse direction, in accordance with an example.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0018] FIG. 1-3 shows a wheel traction surface 100. The wheel traction surface 100 has a support surface 102 that is in a preferred embodiment flat and configured to support a vehicle, with a thickness of at least a half an inch. In an alternative embodiment, the support surface 102 can be manufactured to with a width thicker than an inch. The wheel traction surface can also include a plurality of securing members 104 configured to grip or drive into a ground surface. The securing members 104 can be metal, plastic, or another solid material that is configured to grip a ground surface, and in some instances dig into the ground surface to prevent sliding. The securing members 104 can additionally be positioned on a first side of the support surface 102. The wheel traction surface 100 can further comprise of a plurality of studs 106 are configured to grip on or more tires of the vehicle. Additionally, the plurality of studs 106 are positioned on a second side of the support surface, opposite of the securing members 104.

[0019] In one embodiment, the support surface 102 comprises of a flat and elongated body. This is clearly depicted in each of FIG. 1-3, where the support surface can be configured to any length that would be suitable to support vehicles of all sizes.

[0020] In some embodiments, the support surface 102 is formed from materials selected from the group of rubber, elastic material, plastic, wood, poly-blend, metal, Plexiglas, or carbon fiber.

[0021] In one embodiment, the plurality of securing members 104 are configured to extend from the support surface, into the ground surface. The securing members 104 being configured to extend into the ground, can be operable to secure themselves into the ground at various lengths. The securing members 104 can be configured to extend at least 1 inch into a ground surface, allowing the securing members 104 to stay in place while a vehicle is in motion, or the securing members 104 are under the weight of the vehicle.

[0022] In one embodiment, the plurality of studs 106 can be positioned in a single cluster through the support surface 102.

[0023] In one embodiment, the plurality of studs 106 are positioned in a plurality of clusters through the support surface 102.

[0024] In one embodiment, the support surface 102 can comprise of a length of at least 16.5 inches.

[0025] In one embodiment, the support surface 102 can comprise of a width of at least 6 inches.

[0026] FIGS. 4a and 4b illustrates a perspective view of the wheel traction surface 100 interacting with a tire 108 of a vehicle. As depicted in FIG. 4, the plurality of studs 106 are configured to make contact with the one or more tires of a vehicle, resulting in increased traction at multiple points of contact of the tires. In one embodiment, the plurality of studs 106 are configured to make contact with the one or more tires 108 of a vehicle in a forward direction or in a reverse direction.

[0027] In one embodiment, the support surface 102 can be one single surface or multiple surfaces positioned underneath each tire 108 of the vehicle.

[0028] In one embodiment, the support surface 102 can be positioned underneath at least two tires 108 of the vehicle.

[0029] It is 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.

[0030] This invention has other applications, potentially, and one skilled in the art could discover these. The explication of the features of this invention does not limit the claims of this application; other applications developed by those skilled in the art will be included in this invention.

[0031] Those skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains may make modifications resulting in other embodiments employing principles of the present invention without departing from its spirit or characteristics, particularly upon considering the foregoing teachings. Accordingly, the described embodiments are to be considered in all respects only as illustrative, and not restrictive, and the scope of the present invention is, therefore, indicated by the appended claims rather than by the foregoing description or drawings. Consequently, while the present invention has been described with reference to particular embodiments, modifications of structure, sequence, materials and the like apparent to those skilled in the art still fall within the scope of the invention as claimed by the applicant. 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. Consequently, all such modifications and variations and substitutions are included within the scope of the invention as defined by the following claims.