EP3041688A1 - Tire shield attachment system - Google Patents
Tire shield attachment systemInfo
- Publication number
- EP3041688A1 EP3041688A1 EP14841697.7A EP14841697A EP3041688A1 EP 3041688 A1 EP3041688 A1 EP 3041688A1 EP 14841697 A EP14841697 A EP 14841697A EP 3041688 A1 EP3041688 A1 EP 3041688A1
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- Prior art keywords
- tire
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
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Definitions
- This invention pertains generally to systems for attachment of a tire protection device or shield to a tire and/or wheel for use, primarily, with construction equipment.
- a tire protection device generally takes the form of a covering applied to the exterior surface of a tire and is used to prevent or mitigate damage to the tire used in vehicle operation.
- the types of damage that construction equipment tires are typically subjected to include, but are not limited to, cuts from rough terrain, sabotage, aberration and obstacles.
- Methodologies for sidewall and tread protection have been covered in numerous U.S. patents. Representative examples of these patents include: U.S. Patent No. 235,251 for "Sidewall Protector," issued March 6, 1 15; U.S. Patent No.
- FIG. 1 provides a perspective schematic exploded view illustrating a protection shield attachment system in the process of and/or as it would be, attached to a wheel/tire assembly by means of connectors in the form of tire wrapping straps.
- This embodiment of the invention includes and utilizes a solid inboard ring to which the tire wrapping connection straps are attached.
- FIG. 2 provides a perspective schematic exploded view illustrating an alternate embodiment of a protection shield attachment system in the process of and/or as it would be, attached to a wheel/tire assembly by means of connectors in the form of tire wrapping connection straps.
- This embodiment of the invention includes and utilizes a split inboard ring to which the tire wrapping connection straps are attached.
- FIG. 3 provides a schematic perspective view illustrating how the connectors in the form connection straps can be nested between tire treads (or lugs) in accordance with the teachings of the invention.
- FIG. 4 provides a schematic cross-sectional view illustrating the protection shield attachment system of FIGS. 1 through 3 after attachment to a wheel/tire assembly by means of its connectors in the form of tire wrapping connection straps.
- FIG. 5 provides a perspective schematic exploded view illustrating another alternate embodiment of a protection shield attachment system in the process of and/or as it would be, attached to a wheel/tire assembly by means of connectors in the form of tire wrapping connection straps.
- This embodiment of the invention includes and utilizes a flexible/strap based inboard "ring" to which the tire wrapping connection straps are attached.
- FiG. 6 provides a perspective schematic view illustrating the protection shield attachment system of FIG. 5 from the inboard side after attachment to a wheel/tire assembly by means of its connectors in the form of tire wrapping connection straps.
- FIG. 7 provides a schematic cross-sectional view illustrating an alternate embodiment of the protection shield attachment system wherei the connectors in the form of straps run outboard of the tire shield after attachment to a wheel/tire assembly by means of said tire wrapping connection straps,
- FIG. 8 provides a schematic cross- sectional view illustrating an alternate embodiment of the protection shield attachment system wherein a tensioning element arrangement is used to tighten/tension the connectors/straps where they terminate and anchor to an outboard adapter ring of the type illustrated in FIGS. 1 through 6.
- FIG. 9 provides a schematic cross-sectional view illustrating an alternate embodiment of the protection shield attachment system wherein the connectors/straps of the invention are anchored to the tire shield close to the outer diameter/edge thereof.
- FIG. 10 provides a schematic perspective cross-sectional and somewhat exploded view illustrating the alternate embodiment of the protection shield attachment system of the invention shown in FIG. 10 and furthering illustrating the anchor points for the connectors in the form of straps.
- FIGS. 11A and M B provide schematic perspective views illustrating how connectors in the form of straps or chains can also run across/over the tire treads (or lugs) in accordance with the teachings of the invention.
- FIG. I As illustrated in FIG. 1, the protection shield attachment system of this embodiment (denoted generally by arrows ⁇ ) is in the process of being, and/or as it would be used to. attach a tire protection shield (denoted generally by arrow 3) to a wheel/tire assembly (denoted generally by arrow 2) by means of tire wrapping connectors in the form of straps 10.
- the wheel/tire assembly 2 features a tire 20 having an outer sidewall 20a and treads 20b which is mounted on a rim 20c having flanges 20d.
- the primary elements of the invention are an outboard ring 5 (which is formed by the tire shield 3 itself in some embodiments) linked by connectors in the form of straps 10 (or other connecting webbing or linkage) across the treads 20b of tire 20 to an inboard ring 4 (which may also take a variety of forms).
- Rings 4, 5 for this embodiment can advantageously be formed from metal or rigid composite materials.
- the connectors 10 may take a variety of forms; thus, the term "strap" is intended to cover a variety of different connective structures including those comprised of high durabilit composite fiber materials, metals, composite webbing or wire materials and/or links/chains.
- all suitable materials and structures for straps 10 are characterized by flexibility and durability. Other preferred useful variations and alternate embodiments are explored in subsequent figures and accompanying discussion.
- FIG. 1 The embodiment of the invention illustrated in FIG. 1 includes and utilizes a solid inboard ring 4 as well as a solid outboard ring 5 to which the tire wrapping connectors 10 are attached to hold the tire shield 3 (which is connected to the outboard ring 5 via tlireaded connectors 3a) in position adjacent the sidewall 20a of wheel assembly 2,
- FIG. 2 illustrates a first alternate embodiment of a protection shield 3 attachment system 1 in the process of and/or as it would be, attached to a wheel/tire assembly 2 by means of its tire wrapping connectors 10.
- This embodiment of the invention includes and utilizes a split inboard ring 4a to which the tire wrapping connectors in the form of connection straps 10 are attached.
- split inboard ring 4a features two halves which may be opened to create a gap (as denoted generally b arrow 40) so as to allow placement around a wheei axle 70 and then fastened together again via suitable mechanical fasteners thereby allowing mounting of the system 1 without demounting the wheel 2.
- straps 10 can be wrapped over the tire and tightened and secured to the outboard mounting ring 5.
- the tire shield 10 can then be attached to the outboard ring 5 via e.g.. screws 3 a as shown.
- FIGS. 3 and. 4 provide further insight into the first two embodiments.
- FIG. 3 provides a perspective view illustrating schematically how the connectors/straps 10 of the protection shield attachment system 1 of FIGS. 1 and 2 are nested in the grooves 21 between tire tread "lugs ' " (or elevated portions) 22 in accordance with the teachings of the invention, and thereby protected from direct ground contact and excessive wear and tear.
- FIG. 4 provides a schematic cross-sectional view of the aforesaid embodiments after attachment to the wheei/tire assembly 2.
- FIGS. 5 and 6 introduce another embodiment of the system 1 in the process of, and/or as it would be, attached to a wheel/tire assembly 2 by means of tire wrapping connectors in the form of connection straps 10.
- This embodiment includes and utilizes a flexible/strap based inboard "ring" 4b to which the tire wrapping connection straps 10 are attached.
- ring 4b can be opened/closed vi a retastenable fastener 50 allowing system 1 to be placed on a wheel 2 without demounting the wheel 2.
- this embodiment also includes a spring actuated tensioning element 51 as part of ring 4b.
- ring 4b might be constructed of elastic materials in order to accomplish the same purpose
- tensioning and/or tightening elements and materials can. depending on position and utility, take a variet of forms well known in the mechanical arts, such as elastic materials, springs, lockable turnbuekles, ratchet mechanisms and the like. All such elements and devices aid in keeping the assembly 1 and its subparts snugly in position on wheel assembly 2.
- FIGS. 7 through 11 illustrate other notable variations, and/or embodiments, of the invention.
- FIG. 7 illustrates an embodiment in which connectors/straps 10 run outboard of the tire shield 3.
- the outboard ring 5a is formed as part of the tire shield 3.
- FIG. 8 illustrates an embodiment where a spring actuated tensioning element 52 is intermediate and engaging outboard ring 5 and cross strap 3 to tension and tighten the strap 3 of the invention and better hold the assembly 1 firmly in position on tire assembly 2. (Once again, as with rings 4, 5 and their variations, tension can also be provided by forming strap 3 from elastic materials).
- FIGS. 7 illustrates an embodiment in which connectors/straps 10 run outboard of the tire shield 3.
- the outboard ring 5a is formed as part of the tire shield 3
- FIG. 8 illustrates an embodiment where a spring actuated tensioning element 52 is intermediate and engaging outboard ring 5 and cross strap 3 to tension and tighten the strap 3 of the invention and better hold the assembly 1 firmly in position on tire assembly
- FIGS. 1 1 A and 1 IB illustrates embodiments where connectors in the form of straps 10a or chains 10a' can be routed across the tire tread lugs 22 rather than between tread lugs 22 as previously illustrated.
- connectors 10a and chains 10a' can be anything ranging from a flexible strap material to heavy-duty steel chains, cables and/or webbing.
- connectors 10 normally intended for fastening betwee tire lugs may be unable to be fastened in this manner and should, therefore, be made of sturdy and durable material capable of sustaining heavy usage and direct contact between tire 20 and relevant supporting surfaces, such as gravel, asphalt and other typical roadway materials.
- a harder metal sleeve can be provided for the connectors 10 where they pass across treads 22 to provide additional durability and wear-.
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PCT/US2014/054032 WO2015035007A1 (en) | 2013-09-04 | 2014-09-04 | Tire shield attachment system |
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EP0007981A1 (en) * | 1978-08-14 | 1980-02-20 | Caterpillar Tractor Co. | Sidewall protector for a tire |
DE9210350U1 (en) * | 1992-07-31 | 1993-12-09 | Bayerische Motoren Werke AG, 80809 München | Rim protection for vehicle wheels to be provided with anti-skid chains |
WO1999047371A2 (en) * | 1998-03-20 | 1999-09-23 | Rud-Kettenfabrik Rieger & Dietz Gmbh & Co. | Anti-skid device |
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US4235271A (en) * | 1979-07-13 | 1980-11-25 | The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company | Tire sidewall protector shield assembly |
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EP0007981A1 (en) * | 1978-08-14 | 1980-02-20 | Caterpillar Tractor Co. | Sidewall protector for a tire |
DE9210350U1 (en) * | 1992-07-31 | 1993-12-09 | Bayerische Motoren Werke AG, 80809 München | Rim protection for vehicle wheels to be provided with anti-skid chains |
WO1999047371A2 (en) * | 1998-03-20 | 1999-09-23 | Rud-Kettenfabrik Rieger & Dietz Gmbh & Co. | Anti-skid device |
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