Patent ID: 6371344
Filing Date: 2002-04-16
Classification: B60C

Abstract:
A tire chain hanger comprising:a frame having first and second ends defining an axis extending between said ends; at least one steel rod attached to said frame between said ends for hanging tire chains therefrom; a mount plate affixed to one of said ends of said frame, said mount plate adapted to mount the tire chain hanger to the frame of a motor vehicle; a staple plate secured to other one of said ends of said frame, said staple plate having a staple secured thereto; a drop down door pivotally coupled to said staple plate beneath said staple; and a pair of top doors, each of said doors extending between and pivotally connected with said mount plate and said staple plate along said axis such that said doors overlie said frame and said at least one steel rod, each said door being pivotally movable toward the other of said doors; wherein said doors being pivotal to an open position to gain access to said at least one steel rod and being pivotal to a closed position to block access to said at least one steel rod, wherein said drop down door is pivoted to engage said top doors in said closed position to block movement of said top doors from said closed position to said open position and to cooperate with said staple whereby a locking device may be connected to said staple to prevent movement of said drop down door.