Patent classifications
B62D55/112
Track-Module Apparatus
A track-module apparatus comprising: (a) idler-arm axle structure for a vehicle and having leading and trailing idler-arm axles; (b) a leading idler arm rotatably attached to the leading idler-arm axle and extending forwardly to a leading-arm distal end at which a leading ground-engaging idler wheel is rotatably attached and rearwardly to a rearward suspension end; (c) a trailing idler arm rotatably attached to the trailing idler-arm axle and extending rearwardly to a trailing-arm distal end at which a trailing ground-engaging idler wheel is rotatably attached and forwardly to a forward suspension end; (d) bogie-axle structure (i) affixed to one of the idler arms, (ii) having at least one bogie-arm axle, and (iii) positioning the at least one bogie-arm axle adjacent to and below the idler-arm axle of the idler arm to which it is affixed; (e) leading-arm and trailing-arm suspension elements rotatably attached to and extending downwardly from the rearward and forward suspension ends, respectively, and each having a lower end; (f) front and rear bogie connecting arms rotatably attached to the front and rear axles, respectively, and extending forwardly and rearwardly to rotatable attachments at the leading-arm and trailing-arm suspension-element lower ends, respectively; (g) front and rear ground-engaging bogie-wheel sets rotatably attached to distal ends of the front and rear bogie connecting arms, respectively; and (h) an endless track extending around the wheels.
HYDRAULIC MOUNT ASSEMBLY AND A POWERTRAIN THAT UTILIZES THE HYDRAULIC MOUNT ASSEMBLY
A hydraulic mount assembly includes a mount body defining a cavity. A powertrain includes a dynamic mass, and a structure that supports the dynamic mass. The assembly is attached to the structure and supports the dynamic mass. A first plate is fixed relative to the mount body inside the cavity to separate the cavity into a first chamber and a second chamber. The first plate defines a plurality of first passages that fluidly connects the first and second chambers. A decoupler is disposed between the first and second chambers. An actuator is coupled to the first plate. The decoupler is movable in response to actuation of the actuator. The decoupler abuts the first plate when in a locked position to prevent fluid communication through the first passages. The decoupler is movable relative to the first plate when in an unlocked position to allow fluid communication through the first passages.
BOGIE AXLE ASSEMBLY FOR A VEHICLE
A bogie axle assembly for a vehicle, in particular for an off-highway vehicle such as a forestry machine, the bogie axle assembly comprising: a rigid link arm; a first joint disposed on the link arm for pivotally coupling the link arm to a vehicle frame; a second joint disposed on the link arm, at a distance from the first joint; a bogie pivotally coupled to the link arm via the second joint; and a ground engaging structure comprising one or more wheels rotatably mounted on the bogie. The present disclosure further relates to a vehicle comprising said bogie axle assembly.
BOGIE AXLE ASSEMBLY FOR A VEHICLE
A bogie axle assembly for a vehicle, in particular for an off-highway vehicle such as a forestry machine, the bogie axle assembly comprising: a rigid link arm; a first joint disposed on the link arm for pivotally coupling the link arm to a vehicle frame; a second joint disposed on the link arm, at a distance from the first joint; a bogie pivotally coupled to the link arm via the second joint; and a ground engaging structure comprising one or more wheels rotatably mounted on the bogie. The present disclosure further relates to a vehicle comprising said bogie axle assembly.
Undercarriage Assembly For A Machine
A levelling assembly is provided, for levelling an upper carriage assembly of a machine with respect to an undercarriage assembly having a first track roller frame and the second track roller frame. A levelling body is rotatably coupled to the first track roller frame and the second track roller frame and defines a first side and a second side laterally opposite to the first side. The levelling assembly includes a first pair of fluid actuators for movably coupling first side of the levelling body with the first track roller frame and a second pair of fluid actuators for movably coupling second side of the levelling body with the second track roller frame. The first and the second pair of fluid actuators move the levelling body between a fore tilted position and an aft tilted position relative to the first and the second track roller frames.
Undercarriage Assembly For A Machine
A levelling assembly is provided, for levelling an upper carriage assembly of a machine with respect to an undercarriage assembly having a first track roller frame and the second track roller frame. A levelling body is rotatably coupled to the first track roller frame and the second track roller frame and defines a first side and a second side laterally opposite to the first side. The levelling assembly includes a first pair of fluid actuators for movably coupling first side of the levelling body with the first track roller frame and a second pair of fluid actuators for movably coupling second side of the levelling body with the second track roller frame. The first and the second pair of fluid actuators move the levelling body between a fore tilted position and an aft tilted position relative to the first and the second track roller frames.
CRAWLED VEHICLE FOR THE PREPARATION OF SKI PISTES
Crawled vehicle for the preparation of ski pistes; the crawled vehicle comprising a frame; two wheels assemblies displaced at opposite side with respect to the frame; two crawls, each of them wounded respectively around to one of the two wheels assemblies; and at least one supporting device, for each wheels assemblies, coupled to at least two wheels of the wheel assembly and connected in an articulated jointed manner to the frame for coupling the at least two wheels of the wheels assembly to the frame; wherein the supporting device has a first supporting element, which supports one of the at least two wheels of the wheels assembly; and a second supporting element, which supports another of the two wheels of the wheels assembly; and wherein the first supporting element and the second supporting element are connected to one another through a first articulated joint in a first point.
CRAWLED VEHICLE FOR THE PREPARATION OF SKI PISTES
Crawled vehicle for the preparation of ski pistes; the crawled vehicle comprising a frame; two wheels assemblies displaced at opposite side with respect to the frame; two crawls, each of them wounded respectively around to one of the two wheels assemblies; and at least one supporting device, for each wheels assemblies, coupled to at least two wheels of the wheel assembly and connected in an articulated jointed manner to the frame for coupling the at least two wheels of the wheels assembly to the frame; wherein the supporting device has a first supporting element, which supports one of the at least two wheels of the wheels assembly; and a second supporting element, which supports another of the two wheels of the wheels assembly; and wherein the first supporting element and the second supporting element are connected to one another through a first articulated joint in a first point.
DIVE-RESISTANT SUSPENSION FOR A SNOW MACHINE
A dive-resistant suspension for a snow machine having a ski assembly and a body has a swing arm and a resilient member that biases the swing arm downward relative to the body. The swing arm has a first rigid linkage and a second rigid linkage. The first rigid linkage has a first pivot point connected to the body of the snow machine and a second pivot point connected to the ski column. The second rigid linkage has a first pivot point connected to the body of the snow machine and a second pivot point connected to the ski column. The swing arm defines a travel path of the ski assembly as the swing arm moves between an operative position and a retracted position. In a first portion of the travel path, the ski assembly moves from the operative position forward and up relative to the body of the snow machine.
GUARD ASSEMBLY AND VEHICLE HAVING SAME
A guard assembly is provided for use with a track assembly for a vehicle. The guard assembly includes a guard body having a rigid portion made of a first polymeric material and a flexible portion made of a second polymeric material different from the first polymeric material. The first polymeric material has a greater modulus of elasticity than the second polymeric material. A vehicle including a guard assembly, namely including a guard body is also contemplated.