| 摘要 |
<p>A removable traction device (10) for a tire (14) on a vehicle comprises a thin elongate member (12) of less than 5 mm thickness for fitting around the tire (14) along the ground-engaging tread of the tire. The elongate member (12) has an inner surface for contact with the ground-engaging tread of the tire (14) and an outer surface which is provided with traction assistance means thereon. In one embodiment, the elongate member is elastic or stretchable in its longitudinal direction. According to another embodiment, the elongate member is in the form of an endless belt and is provided with a circumferentially extending rib (18) on its inner surface for forming a stretch fit around the tire (14). In another embodiment, the member (12) is provided with a plurality of openings (22) between its inner and its outer surfaces.</p> |
