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Title:
CONNECTOR UNIT OF AUTOMOBILE SLIDING PREVENTION FLAG
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO/2008/150138
Kind Code:
A1
Abstract:
A connector unit of an automobile sliding prevention flag is disclosed, which makes it possible to reliably support a rotational force and a torsion force of double wheels, and it is possible to prevent breaking due to a bending stress by a heavy weight for thereby avoiding a loosening phenomenon of a sliding prevention flag and effectively supporting a sliding surface in a stable state. An insertion end formed in a V shape is inserted into a space between double wheels, and a plurality of spikes are horizontally extended from both ends of the insertion end and are formed of close contact ends closely contacting with an outer surface of the double wheels, and a connection means is provided for connecting the spikes in one line, and a clamp is engaged to an end of the connection means.

Inventors:
YOON, Soo-Hak (894-15 Doksan 3-dong, Geumcheon-gu, Seoul 153-820, KR)
YOON, Sxung-Hwan (309-802 Hyangchon Lotte Apt, Pyeongan-dong Dongan-gu Anyang-si, Gyeonggi-do 431-793, KR)
Application Number:
KR2008/003190
Publication Date:
December 11, 2008
Filing Date:
June 05, 2008
Export Citation:
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Assignee:
APEX TECH CO., LTD (146B-5L Namdong Ind. Complex, 715-4 Gojan-dong Namdong-gu, Incheon 405-821, KR)
YOON, Soo-Hak (894-15 Doksan 3-dong, Geumcheon-gu, Seoul 153-820, KR)
YOON, Sxung-Hwan (309-802 Hyangchon Lotte Apt, Pyeongan-dong Dongan-gu Anyang-si, Gyeonggi-do 431-793, KR)
International Classes:
B60C27/00; B60C27/00
Attorney, Agent or Firm:
PARK, Youn-ho (401 Jungang Bldg, 1716-4 Seocho-dong, Seocho-gu, Seoul 137-885, KR)
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Claims:

Claims

[1] In connector units 40, 50, 60 and 70 in which an insertion end 11 closely inserted into double wheels in a V shape and a spike 10 formed in a close contact end 12 horizontally extended while closely contacting with an outer surface are engaged with a " — " shaped connection means 20a, and are wound on the double wheels and are engaged to the clamp 30 connected to one end of the connection means 20a, and the connector units are connected with the other end of the connection means 20a for thereby forming the automobile sliding prevention flag in a ring shape, a connector unit of an automobile sliding prevention flag, comprising: a rectangular connection knuckle piece 41 which includes a plurality of engaging grooves 41a formed in a center upper side in a longitudinal direction, a through hole 41b formed in a center for allowing the connection means 20a to pass in a longitudinal direction, and a cut unit 41c formed by cutting corners of both lower ends; an engaging unit 42 which is formed at the other end of the connection means 20a passing through the connection knuckle piece 41 for preventing escape; and a fixing bushing 43 which prevents the movement along the connection means 20a, whereby the connection knuckle pieces 41 are bendable by means of the connection means 20a.

[2] In connector units 40, 50, 60 and 70 in which an insertion end 11 closely inserted into double wheels in a V shape and a spike 10 formed in a close contact end 12 horizontally extended while closely contacting with an outer surface are engaged with a chain shaped connection means 20b, and are wound on the double wheels and are engaged to the clamp 30 connected to one end of the connection means 20b, and the connector units are connected with the other end of the connection means 20b for thereby forming the automobile sliding prevention flag in a ring shape, a connector unit of an automobile sliding prevention flag, comprising: a wire rope 51 provided for a connection; a plurality of connection knuckle pieces 52 in which the wire rope 51 passes through in a channel shape; and a hook 53 which has an escape prevention clip 53a connected with the other end of the connection means 20b while being connected with both ends of the wire rope 51 which passes through the connection knuckle piece 52, whereby the connection knuckle pieces 52 are connected by means of the wire rope 51 and

are bendable.

[3] In connector units 40, 50, 60 and 70 in which an insertion end 11 closely inserted into double wheels in a V shape and a spike 10 formed in a close contact end 12 horizontally extended while closely contacting with an outer surface are engaged with a ring shaped connection means 20c, and are wound on the double wheels and are engaged to the clamp 30 connected to one end of the connection means 20c, and the connector units are connected with the other end of the connection means 20c for thereby forming the automobile sliding prevention flag in a ring shape, a connector unit of an automobile sliding prevention flag, comprising: a wire rope 61 provided for a connection; a plurality of connection knuckle pieces 62 in which the wire rope 61 passes through in a channel shape; and a hook unit 63 which has an engaging ring 63a connected with the connection means 20c while being connected at both ends of the wire rope 61 which passes through the connection knuckle piece 62, whereby the connection knuckle pieces 62 are connected by means of the wire rope 61 and are bendable.

[4] In connector units 40, 50, 60 and 70 in which an insertion end 11 closely inserted into double wheels in a V shape and a spike 10 formed in a close contact end 12 horizontally extended while closely contacting with an outer surface are engaged with a belt shaped connection means 2Od, and are wound on the double wheels and are engaged to the clamp 30 connected to one end of the connection means 2Od, and the connector units are connected with the other end of the connection means 2Od for thereby forming the automobile sliding prevention flag in a ring shape, a connector unit of an automobile sliding prevention flag, comprising: a wire rope 71 provided for a connection; a plurality of connection knuckle pieces 72 in which the wire rope 71 passes through in a channel shape; and a hook unit 73 which includes an engaging ring 73b having an escape prevention shoulder 73a connected with a connection means 2Od while being engaged with both ends of a wire rope 71 which passes through the connection knuckle piece 72, whereby the connection knuckle pieces 72 are connected by means of the wire rope 71 and are bendable.

[5] The unit of claim 2, wherein said connection knuckle piece 52 includes: a main connector unit 52c which is formed in an upside down channel shape having a plurality of engaging holes 52a in an upper center portion in a Ion-

gtudinal direction and includes a cut unit 52b formed by cutting corners of both lower ends; and a sub connection unit 52g which is fixedly inserted into a lower side of the main connector unit 52c and is bent in an upside down T shape for thereby forming a through space 52d which allows the wire rope 51 to pass and includes a plurality of engaging holes 52e in a center in a longitudinal direction and includes a cut unit 52f formed by cutting corners of both lower sides.

[6] The unit of claim 2, wherein said connection knuckle piece 52 forms a through space 152b connected with a wire rope 51 by circularly bending both ends of a plate shape having a plurality of engaging holes 152a formed in a center in a longitudinal direction, and a main connector unit 152 has a cut unit 152c formed by cutting both lower ends.

[7] The unit of claim 2, wherein said connection knuckle piece 52 includes a plate shaped main connector unit 252b having a plurality of engaging holes 252a in a center in a longitudinal direction; and an upside down channel shaped sub connector unit 252e which is welded to a lower surface of the plate shaped main connector unit 252b and has a through space 252c connected with a wire rope 51 at both ends and has a cut unit 252d formed by cutting corners of both lower sides.

[8] The unit of claim 3, wherein said hook unit 63 includes an escape prevention rivet shaft 63b which passes through the engaging ring 63a in up and down directions for preventing an escape of the connection means 20c.

[9] The unit of claim 3, wherein said hook unit 63 includes an escape prevention bolt shaft 63e being detachable by using an engaging method of a bolt 63c and a nut 63d which pass through the engaging ring 63a in up and down directions for preventing the escape of the connection means 20c.

[10] The unit of one among claims 1 through 4, wherein said clamp 30 includes: a body unit 31 which has a body 3 Id formed of an uprightly bent vertical piece

31c at both ends of the bottom piece 31b having an engaging ring 31a caught by means of the connection means 20a through 2Od as one end is bent; a support unit 32 which includes a torsion spring 32b of which one end is fixed at one vertical piece 31c and which torsion spring 32b is engaged to a fixing pin

32a fixed across the vertical piece 31c in an upper space spaced apart from the engaging ring 3 Ia of the body unit 31 ; an engaging unit 33 which includes an engaging member 33b rotatably engaged

to a fixing pin 33a in up and down directions passing across the vertical piece 31c in an upper space of the opposite side of the support unit 32 with the upper end being oriented toward the support unit 32 being pressed by means of the non-fixed other end of the torsion spring 32b, and the connector units 40 through 70 inserted into the body unit 31 are engaged by the engaging member 33b; and an escape prevention unit 34 which is formed of a bolt shaft 34b which passes through a center of the fixing piece 34a fixed as being disposed on the vertical pieces 31c while surrounding the center upper portion of the body unit 31 and which presses the upper surface of the engaging member 33b of the end which is supported by means of the torsion spring 32b. [11] The unit of claim 10, wherein said engaging ring 31a includes an escape prevention bolt shaft 31a' formed of a nut N engaged to a bolt B passing through the engaging ring 31a in up and down directions for preventing the escape of the connection means 20a through 2Od.

Description:

Description

CONNECTOR UNIT OF AUTOMOBILE SLIDING PREVENTION FLAG

Technical Field

[1] The present invention relates to a connector unit of an automobile sliding prevention flag, and in particular to a connector unit of an automobile sliding prevention flag which is able to reliably support a rotational force and a torsion force of double wheels, and it is possible to prevent breaking due to a bending stress by a heavy weight for thereby avoiding a loosening phenomenon of a sliding prevention flag and effectively supporting a sliding surface in a stable state.

[2]

Background Art

[3] Generally, it is known that an automobile sliding prevention apparatus is formed of a snow chain engaged to the wheels of an automobile for preventing sliding when a road is frozen due to snow or something. In a high accident possibility area such as in a highway or a damaged road, since it is impossible to engage a chain, a special tire structure such as a snow tire or a spike tire is used.

[4] It is known that the above automobile sliding prevention apparatus generally uses a trapezoid shaped chain with a cable or an integral snow chain connected in a block shape by means of urethane. In the above integral automobile sliding prevention apparatus, a connection ring or a connection cable may be disconnected or broken during an operation of an automobile, so the fixing force of an automobile sliding prevention apparatus may loose, whereby it is very dangerous that an automobile sliding prevention apparatus may be escaped from the wheels or may lose. In this case, it cannot be reused, which reads to a non-economical use of the apparatus.

[5] In addition, it is known that the conventional integral automobile sliding prevention apparatus has a problem that a woman driver or a weak or old person or a disabled person is not easy to engaged or disengage. When a driver meets a sudden snow road or a frozen road, it is impossible to quickly engage the apparatus. Since it is engaged while moving the automobile forward or backward, it is impossible to perform an engaging or disengaging work in a slope road.

[6] The integral automobile sliding prevention apparatus is basically designed to well be adapted to the tires of a common automobile. In case of a large size or truck for transporting passenger or freight, the rear wheels, which transfer driving force, are

formed of double wheel structures (tires are used in double wheel structures for decreasing flat situations by decreasing the total weight applied to each tire), so the integral automobile sliding apparatus has a problem for engaging to a large size automobile having double wheel structures.

[7] The integral automobile sliding apparatus has very complicated problems for engaging or disengaging chains. When the integral automobile sliding apparatus, which is generally made for a passenger car, is engaged to a tire of a truck or a bus, the engaging fixing force and close contact force are decreased even when considering that a double tire width of a truck is narrow or its diameter is small, so an effective driving force and stop force can not be obtained.

[8] In order to overcome the above problems, a new automobile sliding apparatus is disclosed, in which a chain formed in a double wheel of a rear wheel structure of a large size automobile passes through a center (wheel) of a corresponding tire, and is engaged thereto in multiple numbers. However, the above automobile sliding apparatus has the following problems.

[9] Namely, since the conventional automobile sliding apparatus is engaged while passing through a wheel which corresponds to an engaging position surface of a tire on an outer circumference surface of a tire. As the tire rotates, the snot chain rotates along with the same. When a stop force is continuously applied to the tires which rotate at high speed, the intervals cannot be properly maintained, and the weight is concentrated on a snow chain, so the chain might be hurt or be disengaged.

[10] In the conventional automobile sliding apparatus, the weight might be concentrated on one portion, so the engaged portions of the snow chain fixed in multiple numbers may be disengaged, and the braking force may be offset, which might lead to a large accident while decreasing a safety.

[11] Since the conventional automobile sliding prevention apparatus is directed to directly engaging multiple spikes to a double wheel structure without any means for maintaining intervals, when an automobile runs on a non-uniform ground, the multiple snow chains may be concentrated in one direction while being tangled with each other. So, the braking force may be applied in a centrifugal force direction during a cornering work, and the automobile may run in a direction different from the steering direction for thereby causing accidents.

[12] In order to overcome the problems found in the conventional automobile sliding prevention apparatus, the Korean utility model registered number 20-424423 discloses the following features.

[13] figures 1 and 2 show a typical example of the conventional automobile sliding prevention apparatus.

[14] The conventional automobile sliding prevention apparatus 1 comprises a plurality of spikes 2 formed of an insertion end 2a of which its intermediate portion is bent in a V shape for thereby being inserted into a portion between the double wheels, and a close contact end 2b having a protrusion 2b' in a flat shape at both sides of the insertion end 2a while closely contacting with the surface of each tire; a chain 3 which connects the insertion ends 2a of the spikes 2; a connector unit 4 which has multiple length adjusting units 4c for adjusting the length at an opposite side of an engaging hole 4b engaged to the engaging protrusion 2c of the spike 2 engaged to the other end of the chain in a rear side of a ring 4a connected with an end of the chain 3, and an engaging unit 5 which is integrally formed at an end of longitudinal first and second support plates 5a and 5b and includes a hook 5c hooked to the chain 3, a longitudinal tightening end 5d which is disposed between the first and second support plates 5a and 5b, of which its intermediate portion is engaged with a hinge 5d', and a tensional force maintaining end 5e of which its one end is engaged to an inner end of the tightening end 5d with a hinge 5d', and its other end is formed of a tensional force maintaining end 5e having an integral engaging ring.

[15] In the conventional automobile sliding prevention apparatus 1, a V shaped insertion end 2a is inserted into a portion between the double wheels which form a rear wheel structure of a truck or something, and the spikes 3 are arranged along an outer surface of the double wheel structure. So, the apparatus is engaged to the double wheel structure along with an enhanced close contacting force by pulling the chain 3.

[16] An engaging hole 4b of the connector unit 4 engaged at an end of the chain 3 using a ring 4a is engaged at the engaging protrusion 2c of the spike 2, which is positioned at a last portion, in a state that the chain 3 maintains tight.

[17] The tensional force maintaining end 5e of the engaging unit 5 is engaged to the length adjusting unit 4c of the connector unit 4, and the hook 5c is engaged to the chain 3, and the tightening end 5d is folded, and the connector unit 4 and the engaging unit 5 keep a pulled state.

[18] In the conventional automobile sliding prevention apparatus 1 engaged to the double wheel structure, as the automobile runs, the protrusion 2b' supports an icy road or snowy road as the double wheel structure rotates, so the automobile can run without sliding with less noises and vibrations with the helps of thin thickness of the spike 2.

[19] However, the conventional automobile sliding prevention apparatus has a problem

that a close contact unit may be easily hurt due to a distortion phenomenon that the spikes are pulled by means of the rotational force of the double wheels which support a heavy thing.

[20] In addition, as the close contact ends of the spikes are hurt, a lot of damage pieces are produced and spread by means of the rotational force of the double wheels, and such pieces may directly hit the automobile for thereby damaging the automobile. The pieces so produced may hit another automobile which runs beside the automobile with the automobile sliding prevention apparatus for thereby damaging the automobile. As the automobile tries to avoid the pieces, a big traffic accident may oxur.

[21] The connector unit for connecting an automobile sliding prevention flag is made of an integral metallic material. In this case, a chain might be pulled after a spike is first pulled with the help of a rotation of double wheels. So, the connector unit may be broken by means of a sharp torsion force and the vibrations occurring during operation.

[22] In addition, as the connector unit is broken, the automobile sliding prevention flag may be disengaged from the double wheels and at the same time may be wound on the double wheel shaft for thereby causing the automobile to stop or the broken pieces may be spread to the outside of the automobile which leads to hitting another automobile and people, so the accident ratio might increase.

[23] The engaging unit connecting the connector unit and the chain might be loosened by means of a centrifugal force by the rotation of the double wheels or might be broken by means of the same reason as the connector unit, so the automobile sliding prevention apparatus may be loosened.

[24] In the industry, it is urgently needed to develop products which have the features that even when the connector unit is broken by a centrifugal force occurring as the double wheels rotate and the grounding vibration, the broken pieces do not spread, and the automobile sliding prevention apparatus is not escaped from the double wheels for thereby preventing accident of automobile while not influencing another automobiles which runs on the same road and obtaining a desired safety.

[25]

Disclosure of Invention Technical Problem

[26] Accordingly, it is an object of the present invention to provide a connector unit of an automobile sliding prevention flag which has an easier connection method for a

connection of a connection means formed in various forms such as a " — " shape, a chain shape, a ring shape or a belt shape, and its applicability is enhanced.

[27] It is another object of the present invention to provide a connector unit of an automobile sliding prevention flag in which a plurality of connection knuckle pieces are not broken by a vibration occurring during a rotation of a double wheel and a bending stress due to a centrifugal force and are bent as a plurality of connection knuckle pieces are connected with the help of a connection means and a wire rope.

[28] It is further another object of the present invention to provide a connector unit of an automobile sliding prevention flag in which connection knuckle pieces are formed in various forms by using only a double type or a main connector unit based on a main connector unit and a sub connector unit, so it is possible to select depending on a speed of an automobile and a sliding characteristic for thereby enhancing applicability.

[29] It is further another object of the present invention to provide a connector unit of an automobile sliding prevention flag which is able to diversify connection methods by forming a hook and an engaging unit having different functions depending on the type of a connection means, so the applicability of the present invention is enhanced.

[30]

Technical Solution

[31] To achieve the above objects, in connector units 40, 50, 60 and 70 in which an insertion end 11 closely inserted into double wheels in a V shape and a spike formed in a close contact end 12 horizontally extended while closely contacting with an outer surface are engaged with a " — " shaped connection means 20a, and are wound on the double wheels and are engaged to the clamp 30 connected to one end of the connection means 20a, and the connector units are connected with the other end of the connection means 20a for thereby forming the automobile sliding prevention flag in a ring shape, there is provided a connector unit of an automobile sliding prevention flag which comprises a rectangular connection knuckle piece 41 which includes a plurality of engaging grooves 41a formed in a center upper side in a longitudinal direction, a through hole 41b formed in a center for allowing the connection means 20a to pass in a longitudinal direction, and a cut unit 41c formed by cutting corners of both lower ends; an engaging unit 42 which is formed at the other end of the connection means 20a passing through the connection knuckle piece 41 for preventing escape; and a fixing bushing 43 which prevents the movement along the connection means 20a, whereby the connection knuckle pieces 41 are bendable by means of the connection means 20a.

[32] According to another embodiment, in connector units 40, 50, 60 and 70 in which an

insertion end 11 closely inserted into double wheels in a V shape and a spike formed in a close contact end 12 horizontally extended while closely contacting with an outer surface are engaged with a chain shaped connection means 20b, and are wound on the double wheels and are engaged to the clamp 30 connected to one end of the connection means 20b, and the connector units are connected with the other end of the connection means 20b for thereby forming the automobile sliding prevention flag in a ring shape, there is provided a connector unit of an automobile sliding prevention flag which comprises a wire rope 51 provided for a connection; a plurality of connection knuckle pieces 52 in which the wire rope 51 passes through in a channel shape; and a hook 53 which has an escape prevention clip 53a connected with the other end of the connection means 20b while being connected with both ends of the wire rope 51 which passes through the connection knuckle piece 52, whereby the connection knuckle pieces 52 are connected by means of the wire rope 51 and are bendable.

[33] According to another embodiment, in connector units 40, 50, 60 and 70 in which an insertion end 11 closely inserted into double wheels in a V shape and a spike formed in a close contact end 12 horizontally extended while closely contacting with an outer surface are engaged with a ring shaped connection means 20c, and are wound on the double wheels and are engaged to the clamp 30 connected to one end of the connection means 20c, and the connector units are connected with the other end of the connection means 20c for thereby forming the automobile sliding prevention flag in a ring shape, there is provided a connector unit of an automobile sliding prevention flag which comprises a wire rope 61 provided for a connection; a plurality of connection knuckle pieces 62 in which the wire rope 61 passes through in a channel shape; and a hook unit 63 which has an engaging ring 63a connected with the connection means 20c while being connected at both ends of the wire rope 61 which passes through the connection knuckle piece 62, whereby the connection knuckle pieces 62 are connected by means of the wire rope 61 and are bendable.

[34] According to another embodiment, in connector units 40, 50, 60 and 70 in which an insertion end 11 closely inserted into double wheels in a V shape and a spike formed in a close contact end 12 horizontally extended while closely contacting with an outer surface are engaged with a belt shaped connection means 2Od, and are wound on the double wheels and are engaged to the clamp 30 connected to one end of the connection means 2Od, and the connector units are connected with the other end of the connection means 2Od for thereby forming the automobile sliding prevention flag in a ring shape, there is provided a connector unit of an automobile sliding prevention flag which

comprises a wire rope 71 provided for a connection; a plurality of connection knuckle pieces 72 in which the wire rope 71 passes through in a channel shape; and a hook unit 73 which includes an engaging ring 73b having an escape prevention shoulder 73a connected with a connection means 2Od while being engaged with both ends of a wire rope 71 which passes through the connection knuckle piece 72, whereby the connection knuckle pieces 72 are connected by means of the wire rope 71 and are bendable.

[35] The connection knuckle piece 52 includes a main connector unit 52c which is formed in an upside down channel shape having a plurality of engaging holes 52a in an upper center portion in a longitudinal direction and includes a cut unit 52b formed by cutting corners of both lower ends; and a sub connection unit 52g which is fixedly inserted into a lower side of the main connector unit 52c and is bent in an upside down T shape for thereby forming a through space 52d which allows the wire rope 51 to pass and includes a plurality of engaging holes 52e in a center in a longitudinal direction and includes a cut unit 52f formed by cutting corners of both lower sides.

[36] The connection knuckle piece 52 forms a through space 152b connected with a wire rope 51 by circularly bending both ends of a plate shape having a plurality of engaging holes 152a formed in a center in a longitudinal direction, and a main connector unit 152 has a cut unit 152c formed by cutting both lower ends.

[37] The connection knuckle piece 52 includes a plate shaped main connector unit 252b having a plurality of engaging holes 252a in a center in a longitudinal direction; and an upside down channel shaped sub connector unit 252e which is welded to a lower surface of the plate shaped main connector unit 252b and has a through space 252c connected with a wire rope 51 at both ends and has a cut unit 252d formed by cutting corners of both lower sides.

[38] The hook unit 63 includes an escape prevention rivet shaft 63b which passes through the engaging ring 63a in up and down directions for preventing an escape of the connection means 20c.

[39] The hook unit 63 includes an escape prevention bolt shaft 63e being detachable by using an engaging method of a bolt 63c and a nut 63d which pass through the engaging ring 63 a in up and down directions for preventing the escape of the connection means 20c.

[40] The clamp 30 includes a body unit 31 which has a body 3 Id formed of an uprightly bent vertical piece 31c at both ends of the bottom piece 31b having an engaging ring 31a caught by means of the connection means 20a through 2Od as one end is bent; a

support unit 32 which includes a torsion spring 32b of which one end is fixed at one vertical piece 31c and which torsion spring 32b is engaged to a fixing pin 32a fixed across the vertical piece 31c in an upper space spaced apart from the engaging ring 31a of the body unit 31; an engaging unit 33 which includes an engaging member 33b rotatably engaged to a fixing pin 33a in up and down directions passing across the vertical piece 31c in an upper space of the opposite side of the support unit 32 with the upper end being oriented toward the support unit 32 being pressed by means of the non-fixed other end of the torsion spring 32b, and the connector units 40 through 70 inserted into the body unit 31 are engaged by the engaging member 33b; and an escape prevention unit 34 which is formed of a bolt shaft 34b which passes through a center of the fixing piece 34a fixed as being disposed on the vertical pieces 31c while surrounding the center upper portion of the body unit 31 and which presses the upper surface of the engaging member 33b of the end which is supported by means of the torsion spring 32b.

[41] The engaging ring 31a includes an escape prevention bolt shaft 31a' formed of a nut

N engaged to a bolt B passing through the engaging ring 31a in up and down directions for preventing the escape of the connection means 20a through 2Od.

[42]

Advantageous Effects

[43] As described above, a connector unit of an automobile sliding prevention flag has an easier connection method for a connection of a connection means formed in various forms such as a " — "shape, a chain shape, a ring shape or a belt shape, and its applicability is enhanced.

[44] A plurality of connection knuckle pieces are not broken by a vibration occurring during a rotation of a double wheel and a bending stress due to a centrifugal force and are bent as a plurality of connection knuckle pieces are connected with the help of a connection means and a wire rope.

[45] Connection knuckle pieces are formed in various forms by using only a double type or a main connector unit based on a main connector unit and a sub connector unit, so it is possible to select depending on a speed of an automobile and a sliding characteristic for thereby enhancing applicability.

[46] A connector unit of an automobile sliding prevention flag is able to diversify connection methods by forming a hook and an engaging unit having different functions depending on the type of a connection means, so the applicability of the present invention is enhanced.

[47]

Brief Description of the Drawings

[48] Hgure 1 through 2 are a perspective and use state view illustrating a conventional automobile sliding prevention flag.

[49] Figures 3 through 7 are a disassembled perspective view illustrating a sliding prevention flag using a connector unit connected to a " — " shaped connection means, and an operation view illustrating an engagement with a clamp, and an enlarged perspective view of a connector unit and an operation state view of a connector unit.

[50] Figures 8 through 12 are a disassembled perspective view of a sliding prevention flag using a connector unit connected to a chain type connection means, an operation view of an engagement with a clamp, and an enlarged perspective view of a connection unit and an operation state view of a connector unit.

[51] Figures 13 through 17 are a disassembled perspective view of a sliding prevention flag using a connector unit connected with a ring shaped connection means, an operation view of an engagement with a clamp, an enlarged perspective view of a connector unit and an operation state view of a connector unit.

[52] Figures 18 and 19 are disassembled and engagement perspective views of another embodiment of a hook unit of a connector unit connected with a connection means.

[53] Figures 20 through 24 are a disassembled perspective view of a sliding prevention flag using a connector unit connected with a belt shaped connection means, an operation view of an engagement with a clamp, an enlarged perspective view of a connector unit and an operation state view of a connector unit.

[54] Figures 25 through 27 are a disassembled perspective view of first through third embodiments of a connection knuckle piece belonging to a connector unit.

[55]

[56] <Descriptions of reference numerals of major elements of drawing>

[57] 10: spike 11: insertion end

[58] 1 Ia: fixing plate 12: close contact end

[59] 12a: support protrusion 20a through 2Od: connection means

[60] 20a', 20c': protection ring 21d: connection clip

[61] 22d, 23d: engaging hole 30: clamp

[62] 31 : body unit 31a: engaging ring

[63] 3 Ib: bottom piece 31c: vertical piece

[64] 3 Id: body 32: support unit

[65] 32a: fixing pin 32b: torsion spring

[66] 33: engaging unit 33a: fixing pin

[67] 33b: engaging member 34: escape prevention unit

[68] 34a: fixing piece 34b: bolt shaft

[69] 40: connector unit 41: connection knuckle piece

[70] 41a: engaging groove 41b: through hole

[71] 41c: cut unit 42: engaging bushing

[72] 43: fixing bushing

[73] 50: connector unit 51 : wire rope

[74] 52: connection knuckle piece 53: hook

[75] 53a: escape prevention clip 60: connector unit

[76] 61: wire rope 62: connection knuckle piece

[77] 63: hook unit 63a: engaging ring

[78] 63b: escape prevention rivet shaft 63c: bolt

[79] 63d: nut 63e: escape prevention bolt shaft

[80] 70: connector unit 71 : wire rope

[81] 72: connection knuckle piece 73: hook unit

[82] 73a: escape prevention shoulder 73b: engaging ring

[83] 52a, 62a, 72a: engaging holes 52b, 62b, 72b: cut units

[84] 52c, 62c, 72c: main connector units 52d, 62d, 72d: through spaces

[85] 52e, 62e, 72e: engaging holes 52f, 62f, 72f : cut units

[86] 52g, 62g, 72g: sub connector units 152, 162, 172: main connector units

[87] 152a, 162a, 172a: engaging holes 152b, 162b, 172b: through spaces

[88] 152c, 162c, 172c: cut units 252a, 262a, 272a: engaging holes

[89] 252b, 262b, 272b: plate shaped main connector units

[90] 252c, 262c, 272c: through spaces

[91] 252d, 262d, 272d: cut units 252e, 262e, 272e: sub connector units

[92]

Best Mode for Carrying Out the Invention

[93] In connector units 40, 50, 60 and 70 in which an insertion end 11 closely inserted into double wheels in a V shape and a spike 10 formed in a close contact end 12 horizontally extended while closely contacting with an outer surface are engaged with a " — " shaped connection means 20a, and are wound on the double wheels and are engaged to the clamp 30 connected to one end of the connection means 20a, and the connector units are connected with the other end of the connection means 20a for thereby forming the automobile sliding prevention flag in a ring shape, there is

provided a connector unit of an automobile sliding prevention flag which comprises a rectangular connection knuckle piece 41 which includes a plurality of engaging grooves 41a formed in a center upper side in a longitudinal direction, a through hole 41b formed in a center for allowing the connection means 20a to pass in a longitudinal direction, and a cut unit 41c formed by cutting corners of both lower ends; an engaging unit 42 which is formed at the other end of the connection means 20a passing through the connection knuckle piece 41 for preventing escape; and a fixing bushing 43 which prevents the movement along the connection means 20a, whereby the connection knuckle pieces 41 are bendable by means of the connection means 20a.

[94]

Mode for the Invention

[95] The preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[96] Figures 3 through 7 are a disassembled perspective view illustrating a sliding prevention flag using a connector unit connected to a " — " shaped connection means, and an operation view illustrating an engagement with a clamp, and an enlarged perspective view of a connector unit and an operation state view of a connector unit. Figures 8 through 12 are a disassembled perspective view of a sliding prevention flag using a connector unit connected to a chain type connection means, an operation view of an engagement with a clamp, and an enlarged perspective view of a connection unit and an operation state view of a connector unit. Figures 13 through 17 are a disassembled perspective view of a sliding prevention flag using a connector unit connected with a ring shaped connection means, an operation view of an engagement with a clamp, an enlarged perspective view of a connector unit and an operation state view of a connector unit. Figures 18 and 19 are disassembled and engagement perspective views of another embodiment of a hook unit of a connector unit connected with a connection means. Figures 20 through 24 are a disassembled perspective view of a sliding prevention flag using a connector unit connected with a belt shaped connection means, an operation view of an engagement with a clamp, an enlarged perspective view of a connector unit and an operation state view of a connector unit. Figures 25 through 27 are a disassembled perspective view of first through third embodiments of a connection knuckle piece belonging to a connector unit.

[97] As shown therein, the connector unit of an automobile sliding prevention flag according to the present invention is adapted for connecting both ends of a prevention flag which is designed to prevent a sliding of double wheels used in an automobile

with two tires, namely, used in a truck which uses double wheels.

[98] The automobile sliding prevention flag includes a plurality of spikes 10 formed of a

V shaped insertion end 11 inserted into a space between double wheels, and a close contact end 12 horizontally extending from both ends of the insertion end 11 and closely contacting with an outer surface of double wheels, connection means 20a through 2Od for connecting the spikes 10 in one line, a clamp 30 which is engaged to each one end of the connection means 20a through 2Od, and connector units 40 through 70 which are engaged to the ends of the connection means 20a through 2Od of the opposite side engaged with the clamp 30 and are engaged to the clamp 30 for thereby forming a ring shape as the connection means 20a through 2Od are wound on double wheels.

[99] In addition, a support protrusion 12a is formed on the close contact end 12 of the spike 10 in rivet shape for effectively supporting the sliding surface.

[100] In the spike 10, the connection means 20a through 2Od are connected to the insertion end 11 in one line.

[101] The clamp 30 is engaged to each one end of the connection means 20a through 2Od while the spikes 10 are being engaged to the connection means 20a through 2Od.

[102] The clamp 30 includes a body unit 31, a support unit 32 engaged to the body unit 31, an engaging unit 33 supported by the support unit 32, and an escape prevention unit 34 positioned in the upper side of the engaging unit 33.

[103] The body unit 31 is formed of a channel shaped body 3 Id in which one end is bent for thereby forming an engaging ring 31a caught by means of the connection means 20a through 2Od, and an uprightly bent vertical piece 31c is formed on both ends of the bottom piece 31b.

[104] The engaging ring 31a is provided with an escape prevention bolt shaft 31a' formed of a nut N engaged to the bolt B passing through the engaging ring 31a in up and down directions for preventing the escapes of the connection means 20a and 20b.

[105] The support unit 32 is formed of a torsion spring 32b of which its one end is fixed in one vertical piece 31c as the fixing pin 33a fixed through the vertical piece 31c is engaged to an upper space spaced apart from the engaging ring 31a.

[106] A pressing force is downwardly applied on the other end of the opposite side of one end fixed in the vertical piece 31c of the torsion spring 32b.

[107] The engaging unit 33 is positioned in an upper space of the opposite side of the support unit 32 and is rotatably engaged in the fixing pin 33a in up and down directions while passing across the vertical piece 31c and includes an engaging member

33b caught by means of the connector units 40 through 70 inserted into the body unit 31 as the upper end side being oriented toward the support unit 32 is pressed by the non-fixed other end of the torsion spring 32b.

[108] The engaging member 33b is formed in an angle shape for being caught by means of the connector units 40 through 70.

[109] The escape prevention unit 34 is formed of a bolt shaft 34b which passes through the center of the fixing piece 34a fixedly disposed on the vertical piece 31c like surrounding the upper center portion of the body unit 31 and presses the upper surface of the engaging member 33b of the end which is supported by means of the torsion spring 32b.

[110] The bolt shaft 34b is provided for preventing the engaging member 33b from being escaped from the connector units 40 through 70 by means of a centrifugal force or vibration which oxurs when the double wheels rotate.

[I l l] The connector units 40 through 70 are engaged to the ends of the opposite sides of the connection means 20a through 2Od connected with the clamp 30, and the spikes 10 are inserted along a circumference of the double wheel, and the connector units 40 through 70 are connected to the clamp 30, and the connection means 20a though 2Od are installed in the double wheels in a ring shape.

[112] The connector units 40 through 70 engaged to the connection means 20a through 2Od will be described.

[113] As shown in Figures 3 through 7, the connection means 20a is formed in a " — " shaped wire rope with its both ends being connected with the clamp 30 and the connector unit 40, respectively.

[114] The connection means 20a passes though the center of the lower surface of the insertion end 11 of the spike 10, and the fixing plate 1 Ia is positioned in a lower side of the connection means 20a and is stably fixed by engaging a nut into a bolt which passes through the insertion end 11 and the fixing plate 1 Ia in both sides of the connection means 20a.

[115] A cylindrical protection ring 20a' surrounds the connection means 20a in a contacting portion so as to prevent an abrasion of the connection means 20a between the insertion end 11 and the fixing plate 11a.

[116] A ring shape is formed at one end of the connection means 20a for engaging the clamp 30 to the connection means 20a, and the engaging ring 31a formed in the bottom piece 31b of the clamp 30 is inserted into the ring shaped portion.

[117] The connector unit 40 is formed in a rectangular shape having multiple engaging

grooves 41a in the upper center portion in a longitudinal direction.

[118] A through hole 41b is formed in the center of the rectangular shape for allowing the connection means 20a to pass, and the connection knuckle piece 41 has a cut unit 41c in which its lower corners of both ends are cut.

[119] The engaging bushing 42 is engaged to the end of the connection means 20a passing through the connection knuckle piece 41 for preventing escape, and the fixing bushing 43 is fixed in the connection means 20a connected with the spike 10 for preventing the connection knuckle piece 41 from moving along the connection means 20a.

[120] The engaging bushing 42 and the fixing bushing 43 are formed in cylindrical shapes for inserting like surrounding the connection means 20a, and the engaging bushing 42 prevents the connector unit 40 from being escaped toward the end of the connection means 20a, and the fixing bushing 43 prevents the connector unit 40 from being moved toward the side that the spikes 10 are engaged.

[121] The connection knuckle piece 41 is formed of a cut unit 41c in which the lower corners of its both ends in a longitudinal direction are cut in a \ and / shape.

[122] The connector unit 40 is fixed as the engaging bushing 42 is inserted in the opposite direction that the engaging ring 31a of the clamp 30 is formed, and the bolt shaft 34b of the escape prevention unit 34 is moved upward while not contacting with the engaging member 33b. When the end of the engaging member 33b is pressed, the connector unit 40 rotates about the fixing pin 33a and is inserted while being supported by the torsion spring 32b.

[123] The connector unit 40 is moved so that the connection means 20a has a certain elastic force, and the engaging member 33b is returned to its original position, and the engaging member 33b is inserted into the engaging groove 41a, and the connector unit 40 does not escape from the clamp 30. The connection means 20a is wound along the double wheels in a ring shape.

[124] The escape prevention unit 34 is moved downward so as to support the upper surface of the engaging member 33b, so the engagement of the automobile sliding prevention flag is finished.

[125] The connection knuckle pieces 41 are connected by means of the connection means 20a and are bendable, so they are not broken by a bending operation of the connector unit 40.

[126] As shown in Figures 8 through 12, the connection means 20b is formed in a chain shape, and the clamp 30 and the connector unit 50 are ganged at both ends of the same.

[127] The connection means 20b passes through the center of the lower surface of the

insertion end 11 of the spike 10, and the fixing plate 1 Ia is positioned in a lower side of the connection means 20b, and is stably fixed by engaging the nut to the bolt which passes through the insertion end 11 and the fixing plate 1 Ia at both sides of the connection means 20b.

[128] So as to engage the camp 30 to the connection means 20b, one chain shaped ring is rotated and engaged for inserting the engaging ring 31a formed in the bottom piece 31b of the clamp 30.

[129] The connector unit 50 includes a wire rope 51, a plurality of connection knuckle pieces 52 for connection by the wire rope 51, and a hook 53 which is engaged to both ends of the wire rope 51.

[130] The wire rope 51 is made of a metallic material.

[131] The connection knuckle piece 52 is engaged so that the wire rope 51 has a channel shape.

[132] The hook 53 has an escape prevention clip 53a which is engaged to both ends of the wire rope 51 passing through the connection knuckle piece 52 and is connected with the other end of the connection means 20b.

[133] The escape prevention clip 53a is rotatable along with the hook 53, and is supported by means of a torsion spring (not shown) and closes the opening of the hook 53.

[134] The connector unit 50 opens the hook 53 by rotating the escape prevention clip 53a of the hook 53, and the hook 53 is engaged to a chain ring, and the escape prevention clip 53a returns to its original position, so that the chain ring is not escaped.

[135] In the connector unit 50, the end of the opposite side in which the hook 53 is formed is inserted in the opposite direction portion in which the engaging ring 31a of the clamp 30 is formed, for insertion, the bolt shaft 34b of the escape prevention unit 34 is upwardly rotated while not contacting with the engaging member 33b, and the end of the engaging member 33b is pressed. So, the connector unit 50 is rotated about the fixing pin 33a and is inserted while being supported by the torsion spring 32b.

[136] The connection means 20b is pulled with an elastic force, and is pushed into the clamp 30 for thereby moving the connector unit 50, and the engaging member 33b returns to its original position, and the engaging member 33b is engaged with the connector unit 50, so it is not escaped from the clamp 30. As the connection means 20b is wound on the double wheels while forming a ring shape.

[137] The escape prevention unit 34 is moved in a lower direction for thereby supporting the upper surface of the engaging member 33b, so that the engagement of the automobile sliding prevention flag is finished.

[138] The connection knuckle piece 52 is connected by means of the wire rope 51 while having a bendable function.

[139] As shown in Figures 13 through 17, the connection means 20c is formed in a ring shape, and the clamp 30 and the connector unit 60 are engaged to both ends.

[140] In the connection means 20c, a " — " shaped wire rope is made to pass through the lower side of the insertion end 11 of the spike 10 and forms a channel shape in the spike 10 and returns to its start position and is connected to pass twice for each spike 10, and the fixing plate 1 Ia is positioned in a lower side of the connection means 20c, and is fixed by engaging the nut to the bolt which passes through the insertion end 11 and the fixing plate 1 Ia in the center of the connection means 20c.

[141] So as to engage the clamp 30 to the connection means 20c, the engaging ring 31a formed in the bottom piece 31b of the clamp 30 is inserted into the end of the channel shaped connection means 20c.

[142] So as to prevent abrasion of the connection means 20c disposed between the insertion end 11 and the fixing plate 11a, the oo shaped protection ring 20c' is engaged in the contact portion while surrounding the connection means 20c.

[143] The connector unit 60 includes a wire rope 61 for a connection, a plurality of connection knuckle pieces 62 for connection by the wire rope 61, and a hook unit 63 engaged at both ends of the wire rope 61.

[144] The wire rope 61 is formed of a metallic material.

[145] The connection knuckle piece 62 is engaged so that the wire rope 61 is formed in a channel shape.

[146] The hook unit 63 is formed of an engaging ring 63a connected with the connection means 20c while being connected to both ends of the wire rope 61 which passes through the connection knuckle piece 62.

[147] The hook unit 63 is stably fixed as the end of the connection means 20c is positioned in the opposite end of the engaging ring 63a, and the both ends of the opposite side of the engaging ring 63a are bent while surrounding the connection means 20c.

[148] The connector unit 60 is fixed as the end of the opposite side in which the hook 63 is formed is inserted into the opposite direction that the engaging ring 31a of the clamp 30 is formed. For insertion, the bolt shaft 34b of the escape prevention unit 34 is upwardly moved while not contacting with the engaging member 33b, and the end of the engaging member 33b is pressed, and the connector unit 50 rotates about the fixing pin 33a and is inserted while being supported by the torsion spring 32b.

[149] The connection means 20c is pulled with an elastic force, and is pushed into the

clamp 30, and the connector unit 60 is moved. When the engaging member 33b is returned to its original position, the engaging member 33b is engaged with the connector unit 60, and does not escape from the clamp 30. The connection means 20c is wound on the double wheels and is connected in a ring shape.

[150] As shown in Figures 18 and 19, the hook unit 63 is formed of an escape prevention rivet shaft 63b for preventing escape of the connection means 20c by fixing the engaging ring 63a in up and down directions.

[151] The escape prevention rivet shaft 63b allows the connector unit 60 and the connection means 20c not to escape by permanently connecting the same, and the connector unit 60 and the connection means 20c are connected, and the escape prevention rivet shaft 63b is fixed in the hook unit 63 a using a rivet method.

[152] The hook unit 63 is formed of an escape prevention bolt shaft 63e which is attachable by using the engaging method of the bolt 63c and the nut 63d which prevent the escape of the connection means 20c while passing through the engaging ring 63a in up and down directions.

[153] The escape prevention bolt shaft 63e has the same function as the escape prevention rivet shaft 63 a, and connects the connector unit 60 and the connection means 20c and engages the bolt 63c and the nut 63d.

[154] The escape prevention bolt shaft 63e is attachable and detachable for thereby engaging or disengaging the connector unit 60 from the connection means 20c.

[155] The connection knuckle pieces 62 are connected by means of the wire rope 61 and are bendable, and the connection means 20a though 2Od connected by means of the clamp 30 are not escaped with the help of the above function, the escape prevention rivet shaft 63b and the escape prevention bolt shaft 63e for thereby performing a stable sliding prevention function.

[156] As shown in Figures 20 through 24, the connection means 2Od is formed in a ring shape, and the clamp 30 and the connector unit 70 are engaged at both ends of the same.

[157] The connection means 2Od is formed in a belt shape, and passes through the lower side of the insertion end 11 of the spikes 10 which are arranged in one line, and the fixing plate 1 Ia is positioned in a lower side of the connection means 2Od, and the nut is engaged to the bolt which sequentially passes through the connection means 2Od, the insertion end 11 and the fixing plate 11a.

[158] So as to engage the claim 30 to the connection unit 2Od, a connection clip 21d having a pair of engaging holes 22d and 23d is engaged at one end of the channel shaped

connection means 2Od.

[159] One end of the connection means 2Od is connected by means of the engaging hole 22d, and the engaging ring 31a formed in the bottom piece 31b of the clamp 30 is inserted into another engaging hole 23d.

[160] The connector unit 70 includes a wire rope 71 for a connection, a plurality of connection knuckle pieces 72 connected with the wire rope 71, and a hook unit 73 engaged to the end of the wire rope 71 connected with the connection knuckle piece 72.

[161] The wire rope 71 is made of a metallic material.

[162] The connection knuckle piece 72 is engaged so that the wire rope 71 is made in a channel shape.

[163] The hook unit 73 is formed of an angle shaped engaging ring 73b having an escape prevention shoulder 73a connected with the connection means 2Od while being engaged to both ends of the wire rope 71 which passes though the connection knuckle piece 72.

[164] The hook unit 73 is fixed as the opposite both ends, in which the engaging ring 73b is formed, surround both ends of the wire rope 71.

[165] So as to connect the engaging ring 73b of the hook unit 73 to the opposite other end of the connection means 2Od engaged with the clamp 30, the end of the connection means 2Od is folded for thereby forming a ring shape.

[166] Next, the engaging ring 73b is inserted into the connection means 2Od in a lateral direction, and the connection means 2Od is folded and in the escape prevention shoulder 73a of the engaging ring 73b with its tail portion being caught for thereby preventing escape.

[167] The connector unit 70 is fixed as the opposite end, in which the hook 73 is formed, is inserted into the opposite direction in which the engaging ring 31a of the clamp 30 is formed. R>r insertion, the bolt shaft 34b of the escape prevention unit 34 is rotated upwardly, while not contacting with the engaging member 33b. When the end of the engaging member 33b is pressed, the connector unit 70 is rotated about the fixing pin 33a while being supported by means of the torsion spring 32b, and then the connector unit 70 is inserted.

[168] The connection means 2Od is pulled with an elastic force, and is pushed into the clamp 30, and the connector unit 70 is moved, and the engaging member 33b is returned to its original position, and the engaging member 33b is engaged with the connector unit 70 as not being escaped from the clamp 30. The connection means 2Od

is wound on the double wheels and is connected in a ring shape, and the connection knuckle piece 72 is connected by means of the wire rope 71 and is bent.

[169] The connector units 40 through 70 are directed to preventing loosening of the automobile sliding prevention flag wound on the double wheels. The loosening oxurs due to the rotation of the double wheels.

[170] The connector unit 40 is connected with the connection means 20a, and the connector units 50 through 70 are bent while being connected by means of the wire ropes 51, 61 and 71, so the automobile sliding prevention flag is closely contacted with the circumference of the double wheels for thereby enhancing a grounding force of the double wheels with the spikes 10.

[171] The connector units 40 through 70 are formed in knuckle shapes for thereby preventing breaking. Even when braking problem oxurs, since it is connected with the connection means 20a and wire ropes 51, 61 and 71, the broken pieces do not spread, and the automobile damages can be prevented, and since the broken pieces do not spread to another automobile, accident can be prevented.

[172] It is possible to prevent the connector units 40 through 70 from bending and breaking due to the rotation when the double wheels rotate.

[173] When a weak operation force is applied to the double wheels depending on the size and weight of the vehicle, it is preferred to use the connector units 40 and 70, and when the operation force is strong, it is preferred to connect the automobile sliding prevention flag by using the connector units 50 and 60.

[174] As shown in Figures 25 through 27, the connection knuckle pieces 52, 62 and 72 may be formed in the first, second and third embodiments of the present invention.

[175] A. In the first embodiment, the connection knuckle pieces 52, 62 and 72 are formed an up side down channel shape having engaging holes 52a, 62a and 72a caught by the engaging member 33b of the clamp 30 in the upper center portion a longitudinal direction, and cut units 52b, 62b and 72b formed by cutting corners of both lower ends are disposed in the main connector units 52c, 62c and 72c. A plurality of engaging holes 52e, 62e and 72e are inserted into the main connector units 52c, 62c and 72c and are caught by the engaging member 33b of the clamp 30 in a longitudinal direction in the center potion while being bent in a upside down T shape so that the through spaces 52d, 62d and 72d are formed for allowing the wire ropes 51, 61 and 71 to pass. The sub connector units 52g, 62g and 72g having cut units 52f, 62f and 72f formed by cutting corners of both lower ends are provided.

[176] Namely, all the surfaces contacting as the main connector units 52c, 62c and 72c are

engaged with the sub connector units 52g, 62g and 72g are welded.

[177] The cut units 52b, 62b and 72b of the main connector units 52c, 62c and 72c and the cut units 52f, 62f and 72f of the sub connector units 52g, 62g and 72g are formed in the same shapes as the cut unit 41c formed in the connection knuckle piece 41.

[178] The connection knuckle pieces 52, 62 and 72 formed as the main connector units

52c, 62c and 72c and the sub connector units 52g, 62g and 72g are engaged are bent by means of a torsion or bending of the automobile sliding prevention flag whereas the neighboring connection knuckle pieces 52, 62 and 72 do not contact for thereby enhancing an efficient bending function.

[179] B. In the second embodiment, the connection knuckle pieces 52, 62 and 72 form the through spaces 152b, 162b and 172b connected with the wire ropes 51, 61 and 71 by circularly bending both ends of the plate shape having a plurality of engaging holes 152a, 162a and 172a caught by means of the engaging member 33b of the clamp 30 in the center in the longitudinal direction, and the main connector units 152, 162 and 172 have the cut units 152c, 162c and 172c formed by cutting both lower ends.

[180] It does not cost much for manufacturing the main connector units 152, 162 and 172, and the manufacturing process is simple, and the productivity increases, and the low cost connector units 50, 60 and 70 can be manufactured.

[181] C. In the third embodiment, the connection knuckle pieces 52, 62 and 72 include plate shaped main connector units 252b, 262b and 272b having engaging holes 252a, 262a and 272a caught by means of the engaging member 33b of the clamp 30 in the center in the longitudinal direction.

[182] In addition, the through spaces 252c, 262c and 272c connected with the wire ropes 51, 61 and 71 at their both ends are welded at the lower surfaces of the plate shaped main connector units 252b, 262b and 272b, and the upside down channel shaped sub connector units 252e, 262e and 272e have the cut units 252d, 262d and 272d formed by cutting corners of both lower ends for thereby being caught by means of the engaging member 33b of the clamp 30.

[183] The connector knuckle pieces 52, 62 and 72 are separately formed, so the exchange work due to the damages are easy, and the maintenance and management do not cost much.

[184] The connection knuckle pieces 52, 62 and 72 formed as the plate shaped main connector units 252b, 262b and 272b and the sub connector units 252e, 262e and 272e are integrally formed of the sub connector units 252e, 262e and 272e for thereby enhancing structural strengths.

[185] The preferred embodiments of the present invention is provided for illustrative purposes, and the present invention is not limited to the above disclosed descriptions, and those who skilled in the art can modify and correct the disclosed descriptions without departing from the spirits of the present invention and the scopes of the claims.

[186]

Industrial Applicability

[187] As described above, a connector unit of an automobile sliding prevention flag has an easier connection method for a connection of a connection means formed in various forms such as a " — "shape, a chain shape, a ring shape or a belt shape, and its applicability is enhanced.

[188] A plurality of connection knuckle pieces are not broken by a vibration occurring during a rotation of a double wheel and a bending stress due to a centrifugal force and are bent as a plurality of connection knuckle pieces are connected with the help of a connection means and a wire rope.

[189] Connection knuckle pieces are formed in various forms by using only a double type or a main connector unit based on a main connector unit and a sub connector unit, so it is possible to select depending on a speed of an automobile and a sliding characteristic for thereby enhancing applicability.

[190] A connector unit of an automobile sliding prevention flag is able to diversify connection methods by forming a hook and an engaging unit having different functions depending on the type of a connection means, so the applicability of the present invention is enhanced.