Patent classifications
B62D55/10
TRACKED VEHICLE AND CHASSIS THEREFOR
A tracked vehicle with a chassis comprising an upper frame structure connected to a lower frame structure, the lower frame structure spanning a longitudinal distance along a longitudinal direction of the vehicle, wherein over a first portion of the longitudinal distance, the lower frame structure overlaps with the upper frame structure and wherein over a second portion of the longitudinal distance, the lower frame structure does not overlap with the upper frame structure. The tracked vehicle may also comprise an operator cabin, power plant mounted to the upper frame structure and a plurality of track assemblies for traction of the tracked vehicle. Each track assembly is mounted to the lower frame structure of the chassis and comprises a drive wheel; an end wheel; and a plurality of support wheels therebetween; and an endless track disposed around the plurality of wheels for engaging a ground on which the tracked vehicle travels.
TRACKED VEHICLE AND CHASSIS THEREFOR
A tracked vehicle with a chassis comprising an upper frame structure connected to a lower frame structure, the lower frame structure spanning a longitudinal distance along a longitudinal direction of the vehicle, wherein over a first portion of the longitudinal distance, the lower frame structure overlaps with the upper frame structure and wherein over a second portion of the longitudinal distance, the lower frame structure does not overlap with the upper frame structure. The tracked vehicle may also comprise an operator cabin, power plant mounted to the upper frame structure and a plurality of track assemblies for traction of the tracked vehicle. Each track assembly is mounted to the lower frame structure of the chassis and comprises a drive wheel; an end wheel; and a plurality of support wheels therebetween; and an endless track disposed around the plurality of wheels for engaging a ground on which the tracked vehicle travels.
VEHICLE TRACK SYSTEM AND ASSEMBLY FOR OFF-ROAD CONDITIONS
A vehicle track system and assembly for outfitting vehicles for mobility in off-road conditions. Snow, mud, muck, soil, sand, ice, and other fickle conditions are more readily traversed. In an example, a hub assembly, a pair of drivers, a frame, a pair of rails, and a pair of tracks are all part of the vehicle track system and assembly. The drivers are incited to rotate by the hub assembly. The frame has multiple sets of frame members that are connected to the rails. And the tracks are furnished with numerous paddles and are driven to move via the drivers.
VEHICLE TRACK SYSTEM AND ASSEMBLY FOR OFF-ROAD CONDITIONS
A vehicle track system and assembly for outfitting vehicles for mobility in off-road conditions. Snow, mud, muck, soil, sand, ice, and other fickle conditions are more readily traversed. In an example, a hub assembly, a pair of drivers, a frame, a pair of rails, and a pair of tracks are all part of the vehicle track system and assembly. The drivers are incited to rotate by the hub assembly. The frame has multiple sets of frame members that are connected to the rails. And the tracks are furnished with numerous paddles and are driven to move via the drivers.
OMNIWHEEL TRACK SYSTEM AND PLATFORM USING THE SAME
An omniwheel track system comprising a frame comprising at least one supporting plate, an endless drive mechanism mounted to the frame, and a plurality of segment assemblies mounted to the frame and drivable by the endless drive mechanism, the plurality of segment assemblies forming an endless track rotatable about the frame, each segment assembly comprising a housing adapted to receive at least one load wheel, each load wheel mounted to a corresponding segment assembly and rotatable about an axis, each axis forming an angle with a side of the housing. There is also provided an omniwheel track system platform comprising a plurality of the omniwheel track systems described above arranged on a main frame such that the omniwheel track system platform is movable omnidirectionally.
OMNIWHEEL TRACK SYSTEM AND PLATFORM USING THE SAME
An omniwheel track system comprising a frame comprising at least one supporting plate, an endless drive mechanism mounted to the frame, and a plurality of segment assemblies mounted to the frame and drivable by the endless drive mechanism, the plurality of segment assemblies forming an endless track rotatable about the frame, each segment assembly comprising a housing adapted to receive at least one load wheel, each load wheel mounted to a corresponding segment assembly and rotatable about an axis, each axis forming an angle with a side of the housing. There is also provided an omniwheel track system platform comprising a plurality of the omniwheel track systems described above arranged on a main frame such that the omniwheel track system platform is movable omnidirectionally.
Tracked vehicle with adjustable track spacing
Track systems for traction of a vehicle in which a spacing of laterally-adjacent ones of the track systems in a widthwise direction of the vehicle is adjustable. This may facilitate use of the vehicle in different conditions (e.g., in different field configurations, such as in different configurations of row crops, where the vehicle is an agricultural vehicle). For instance, the spacing of the laterally-adjacent ones of the track systems may be adjustable while the laterally-adjacent ones of the track systems are connected to a power train of the vehicle and/or without requiring use of additional parts (e.g. spacers).
TRACK SYSTEM
A track system for use with a vehicle includes an attachment assembly connectable to the chassis of the vehicle having a multi-pivot assembly having a first pivot extending longitudinally and defining a roll pivot axis, and a second pivot extending laterally and defining a pitch pivot axis. A frame assembly is disposed laterally outwardly from the attachment assembly and connected thereto. The frame assembly includes at least one wheel-bearing frame member. The track system further includes at least one actuator connected between the attachment assembly and the frame assembly for pivoting the frame assembly about the roll pivot axis, a leading idler wheel assembly, a trailing idler wheel assembly, at least one support wheel assembly, and an endless track.
TRACK SYSTEM
A track system for use with a vehicle includes an attachment assembly connectable to the chassis of the vehicle having a multi-pivot assembly having a first pivot extending longitudinally and defining a roll pivot axis, and a second pivot extending laterally and defining a pitch pivot axis. A frame assembly is disposed laterally outwardly from the attachment assembly and connected thereto. The frame assembly includes at least one wheel-bearing frame member. The track system further includes at least one actuator connected between the attachment assembly and the frame assembly for pivoting the frame assembly about the roll pivot axis, a leading idler wheel assembly, a trailing idler wheel assembly, at least one support wheel assembly, and an endless track.
Rubber track unit for vehicle
The present invention is related to a track unit for a vehicle, such as an agricultural harvesting combine. The track unit according to a first embodiment of the invention comprises one or more bogies arranged between front and rear guide wheels. The bogies are provided with wheel pairs that are rotatably arranged about a longitudinal axis of the bogie itself, and are thereby capable of adapting individually to transversal oscillations caused by the terrain. Preferably, the bogies are furthermore equipped to adapt to longitudinal oscillations as well, by the longitudinal portion of the bogie being rotatable about a transversal axis. According to a second embodiment, the track unit of the invention is equipped with a cutter, non-rotatably mounted on one or both outer faces of the rear guide wheel, in a position where said wheel is in direct contact with the track, the cutter being configured to cut crop material that is transported upwards between the rear guide wheel and the track when the track unit moves forward.