Tire Traction Device Load Distribution Base Plate
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing vehicle tires struggle to maintain traction on granular surfaces due to limited load distribution, leading to reduced mobility and control, especially in conditions where traditional tire designs fail to engage effectively.
Innovation Solution
A tire traction device comprising a base plate, first and second stanchions, and a strap that attaches to the wheel and tire, distributing the load over a greater surface area, enhancing traction by adjusting the strap tension and stanchion length to secure the device effectively.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Area of stationary object
If a traditional tire design is used, then the device structure remains simple, but the load distribution area is limited and traction on granular surfaces is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The base plate is positioned inside the tire, with stanchions extending through the tire sidewalls. The traction device is nested within the existing tire structure, utilizing the tire's internal space while adding load distribution functionality through the base plate and stanchion assembly.
Solution Approach 2:
The base plate extends the load distribution in the lateral dimension across the tire width, while stanchions provide vertical load transfer from the tire contact patch to the base plate. This multi-dimensional approach increases the effective load distribution area beyond what a traditional tire contact patch provides.
2Reliability
If the strap tension is increased to secure the device, then the attachment reliability improves, but the force required for installation increases
Solution Approach 1:
The stanchions are designed as telescopic structures with adjustable lengths, allowing dynamic adaptation to different tire sizes and conditions. The strap tension can be adjusted incrementally as the stanchion is extended, distributing the installation force over a longer time period rather than requiring high peak force.
Solution Approach 2:
The stanchion is partially extended before the strap is fully tensioned, allowing the device to be positioned correctly on the tire first. This preliminary positioning action reduces the complexity and force required for subsequent strap attachment and tensioning.
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 device significantly increases traction on granular surfaces by spreading the load over a larger area, improving vehicle mobility and control on various terrain types.
Implementation Method 1
distributes the load delivered through the load path carried by the wheel and tire of the vehicle over a greater surface area than can be provided by the wheel and tire of the vehicle alone
Implementation Method 2
The first stanchion, the second stanchion and the strap attach the tire traction device to the wheel and tire of the vehicle
Data Source
AI summary
The tire traction device is configured for use with a vehicle. The tire traction device attaches to the wheel and tire of the vehicle such that the tire traction device distributes the load delivered through the load path carried by the wheel and tire of the vehicle over a greater surface area than can be provided by the wheel and tire of the vehicle alone. The distribution of the load over this greater surface increases the traction of the wheel and tire of the vehicle on supporting surfaces comprising granular materials. The tire traction device comprises a first stanchion, a second stanchion, a base plate, and a strap. The base plate increases the load distribution of the wheel and tire of the vehicle. The first stanchion, the second stanchion and the strap attach the tire traction device to the wheel and tire of the vehicle.