A new or improved device for temporarily securing the wheels of a motor car or the like on same, when the rear axle or axles is or are broken

摘要

188,512. Gregory, G. A., and Hill, W. J. Oct. 26, 1921. Axles and axle structures.-Means for retaining the wheel of a motor vehicle on failure of the axle comprise a strap of suitable spring material bolted at one end a to the back of the brake-drum, led around the wheel without touching it and clipped at c to a radius rod, and provided with a cranked plate b adapted to receive the axle-end and channelled to fit on to the strap. The end a of the strap is slotted to receive the bolt and is slightly turned up at its extreme end.