Commercial Vehicle Tire Chain Installation Block with 45-Degree Ramp
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Solution Overview
Problem
Applying tire chains to commercial truck tires in bad weather is difficult, time-consuming, and dangerous, especially when done on the side of the road, leading to driver exposure to harsh elements and potential delays.
Innovation Solution
A commercial chain block system featuring a block assembly with a 45-degree ramp design and support legs to elevate the tire, allowing for quick and safe installation of chains, comprising a 4×4 block with 2×4 blocks on either side and a steel chain in the middle to secure the tire in place.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If chains are applied to commercial truck tires manually on the side of the road, then the chains can be installed on the tires, but the process is difficult, time-consuming, and dangerous with prolonged driver exposure to harsh weather
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a block assembly with support legs as an intermediary device between the ground and the tire. This mediator elevates the tire to a convenient working height and provides a stable platform for chain installation, making the process easier and faster while reducing driver exposure to harsh weather conditions
2Ease of operation
If chains are applied manually on the side of the road, then the chains can be installed, but the process is dangerous with prolonged driver exposure to harsh elements
Solution Approach 1:
The block assembly serves as a safe intermediary platform that elevates the tire and provides a stable working surface. This allows drivers to install chains more quickly and safely, minimizing their exposure time to dangerous weather conditions on the side of the road
3Device complexity
If a simple block is used without elevation, then the structure is simple, but the tire cannot be positioned at a convenient height for chain installation
Solution Approach 1:
The block assembly is segmented into a platform portion and separate support legs. This segmentation allows the structure to remain relatively simple while providing elevation and stability. The support legs can be positioned to create an open cavity beneath the platform, maintaining structural simplicity while achieving the desired tire elevation for convenient chain installation
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The system enables safe, quick, and convenient chain application, reducing driver exposure to harsh weather and saving time by simplifying the process, ensuring maximum safety and convenience for truck drivers.
Implementation Method 1
The first-support-leg and the second-support-leg each comprise a first-end and a second-end, the first-end comprises a ramp having a 45 degree angle
Data Source
AI summary
A commercial chain block system is disclosed herein including a block assembly including an elongated platform supported by a first-support-leg, and a second-support-leg extending lengthwise along opposing sides of the platform. The first-support-leg and the second-support-leg have a ramp at one end forming a 45 degree angle. The platform, the first-support-leg, and the second-support-leg are configured to support a tire of a vehicle upon a top-surface of the platform and assist in installing chains on tires of commercial vehicles.