Patent classifications
B62D55/10
METHOD FOR MOUNTING A TRACK ASSEMBLY TO A VEHICLE, AND SUSPENSION AND TRACK ASSEMBLY FOR A VEHICLE
A method for mounting a track assembly to a vehicle comprises: pivotally connecting a frame of the track assembly to a distal end portion of an A-arm of the vehicle for permitting rotation of the track assembly about a steering axis; inserting a fastener through a fastener aperture defined in the distal end portion of the A-arm; and fastening an anti-rotation device of the track assembly to the distal end portion of the A-arm with the fastener, the anti-rotation device being connected to the frame. A suspension and track assembly for a vehicle is also disclosed.
BRAKE ASSEMBLY FOR A TRACKED VEHICLE
A farm implement is provided having a frame and first and second track assemblies for assisting in moving the farm implement along a ground surface in a line of travel. The first track assembly and the second track assembly are positioned on opposite lateral sides of the frame. The first track assembly has a first track frame, a first idler wheel, and a first brake assembly. The first idler wheel has an inboard side facing toward a center of the first track frame and an outboard side facing away from the center the first track frame. The first brake assembly has a first disc coupled to the first idler wheel on the outboard side of the first idler wheel, a first caliper couplable to first and second sides of the first disc, and a first torque arm coupled to the first track frame and a spindle of the first idler wheel. The first caliper is mounted on the first torque arm, and the first caliper is configured to clamp down on the first and second sides of the first disc in order to slow and/or stop rotation of the first idler wheel.
BRAKE ASSEMBLY FOR A TRACKED VEHICLE
A farm implement is provided having a frame and first and second track assemblies for assisting in moving the farm implement along a ground surface in a line of travel. The first track assembly and the second track assembly are positioned on opposite lateral sides of the frame. The first track assembly has a first track frame, a first idler wheel, and a first brake assembly. The first idler wheel has an inboard side facing toward a center of the first track frame and an outboard side facing away from the center the first track frame. The first brake assembly has a first disc coupled to the first idler wheel on the outboard side of the first idler wheel, a first caliper couplable to first and second sides of the first disc, and a first torque arm coupled to the first track frame and a spindle of the first idler wheel. The first caliper is mounted on the first torque arm, and the first caliper is configured to clamp down on the first and second sides of the first disc in order to slow and/or stop rotation of the first idler wheel.
MODULAR FRAME, TRACK FRAME HAVING A MODULAR FRAME, VEHICLE HAVING TRACK SYSTEMS, TRACK SYSTEM KIT, TENSIONER AND TRACK SYSTEM HAVING A TENSIONER
A tensioner for adjusting a tension in an endless track of a track system is disclosed. The tensioner includes a resilient portion and a wheel connecting portion. The resilient portion is connectable to a frame of the track system, the resilient portion being oriented generally vertically. The wheel connecting portion is pivotally connectable to the frame of the track system, is connected to the resilient portion and is configured to connect to an idler wheel assembly. A track system having the tensioner is also disclosed.
MODULAR FRAME, TRACK FRAME HAVING A MODULAR FRAME, VEHICLE HAVING TRACK SYSTEMS, TRACK SYSTEM KIT, TENSIONER AND TRACK SYSTEM HAVING A TENSIONER
A tensioner for adjusting a tension in an endless track of a track system is disclosed. The tensioner includes a resilient portion and a wheel connecting portion. The resilient portion is connectable to a frame of the track system, the resilient portion being oriented generally vertically. The wheel connecting portion is pivotally connectable to the frame of the track system, is connected to the resilient portion and is configured to connect to an idler wheel assembly. A track system having the tensioner is also disclosed.
CRAWLER TRAVELING DEVICE, AND WORKING MACHINE INCLUDING CRAWLER TRAVELING DEVICE
A crawler traveling device includes a first wheel; a second wheel spaced from the first wheel; a support frame that supports the first wheel and the second wheel; a third wheel disposed above the support frame; an endless crawler wound around the first wheel, the second wheel, and the third wheel; and a vehicle-height changing mechanism that changes a position of the support frame in the vertical direction with respect to the third wheel. The vehicle-height changing mechanism has an actuator that is capable of contracting in the vertical direction and that changes the position of the support frame in the vertical direction with respect to the third wheel.
CRAWLER TRAVELING DEVICE, AND WORKING MACHINE INCLUDING CRAWLER TRAVELING DEVICE
A crawler traveling device includes a first wheel; a second wheel spaced from the first wheel; a support frame that supports the first wheel and the second wheel; a third wheel disposed above the support frame; an endless crawler wound around the first wheel, the second wheel, and the third wheel; and a vehicle-height changing mechanism that changes a position of the support frame in the vertical direction with respect to the third wheel. The vehicle-height changing mechanism has an actuator that is capable of contracting in the vertical direction and that changes the position of the support frame in the vertical direction with respect to the third wheel.
Engine mount for compact utility loader
A compact utility loader compact utility loader comprising a frame, and a pair of loader arms supported by the frame. The frame includes a right side, a left side, and a bottom side extending between the right side and the left side. The compact utility loader additionally includes an engine mount secured to the bottom side of the frame and spaced apart from each of the left side and the right side of the frame. The compact utility loader further comprises an engine supported on the engine mount.
Engine mount for compact utility loader
A compact utility loader compact utility loader comprising a frame, and a pair of loader arms supported by the frame. The frame includes a right side, a left side, and a bottom side extending between the right side and the left side. The compact utility loader additionally includes an engine mount secured to the bottom side of the frame and spaced apart from each of the left side and the right side of the frame. The compact utility loader further comprises an engine supported on the engine mount.
Idler weight for drive track assembly
A work machine may include an drive frame, a drivable track coupled to the drive frame, an idler wheel coupled to the drive frame to facilitate movement of the drivable track, and a wheel weight coupleable to the idler wheel. The wheel weight may be coupled to the idler wheel without removing the idler wheel from the drive frame.