Patent classifications
B62D11/22
Track Belt and a Track Assembly
A track belt comprises a bearing element (10) having an inner surface (12), an outer surface (14) and a width. On the inner surface, a guide element (16) extends in the longitudinal direction of the track belt, comprising a first edge protrusion (20a) and a second edge protrusion (20b). The width of the guide element is substantially smaller than the width of the bearing element. The track belt comprises a first guide groove (18a) having a first flank surface (22a) formed by the first edge protrusion, and a second guide groove (18b) having a first flank surface formed by the second edge protrusion. The first flank surfaces of the edge protrusions are uniform and continuous substantially over the entire length of the guide element. Preferably, the guide element comprises a traction surface (24) parallel to the inner surface of the bearing element, having engaging members (25) for receiving the engaging parts of the drive wheel.
Track Belt and a Track Assembly
A track belt comprises a bearing element (10) having an inner surface (12), an outer surface (14) and a width. On the inner surface, a guide element (16) extends in the longitudinal direction of the track belt, comprising a first edge protrusion (20a) and a second edge protrusion (20b). The width of the guide element is substantially smaller than the width of the bearing element. The track belt comprises a first guide groove (18a) having a first flank surface (22a) formed by the first edge protrusion, and a second guide groove (18b) having a first flank surface formed by the second edge protrusion. The first flank surfaces of the edge protrusions are uniform and continuous substantially over the entire length of the guide element. Preferably, the guide element comprises a traction surface (24) parallel to the inner surface of the bearing element, having engaging members (25) for receiving the engaging parts of the drive wheel.
Singly steerable, serpentine steel track crawler transformable into multi-track crawler and wheeled vehicle
There is provided a singly steerable, serpentine steel track crawler. The single-track crawler can steer independently in a serpentine fashion. Two or more single crawler tracks side-by-side can be transformed into a multi-track crawler vehicle. The single-track crawler or multi-track crawler vehicle can be fitted with rubber tires for plying on paved roads. This makes it a versatile, multi-terrain vehicle for agriculture and earth-moving applications.
Singly steerable, serpentine steel track crawler transformable into multi-track crawler and wheeled vehicle
There is provided a singly steerable, serpentine steel track crawler. The single-track crawler can steer independently in a serpentine fashion. Two or more single crawler tracks side-by-side can be transformed into a multi-track crawler vehicle. The single-track crawler or multi-track crawler vehicle can be fitted with rubber tires for plying on paved roads. This makes it a versatile, multi-terrain vehicle for agriculture and earth-moving applications.