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Wear pad for a crawler track of a tracked vehicle, crawler track and construction machine
11097795 · 2021-08-24 · ·

In a wear pad for a crawler track (2) of a tracked vehicle, wherein the wear pad (1) comprises an outer tread surface (14), and a bottom side (16) opposite the tread surface (14) from which at least one protrusion (30) protrudes, the wear pad (1) comprises fastening means (26) for fastening to the crawler track (2), it is specified for the following features to be achieved: that the protrusion of the wear pad (1) on the bottom side (16) features a contour which extends, at least partially, at an angle deviating from the longitudinal direction (34) of the wear pad (1).

Wear pad for a crawler track of a tracked vehicle, crawler track and construction machine
11097795 · 2021-08-24 · ·

In a wear pad for a crawler track (2) of a tracked vehicle, wherein the wear pad (1) comprises an outer tread surface (14), and a bottom side (16) opposite the tread surface (14) from which at least one protrusion (30) protrudes, the wear pad (1) comprises fastening means (26) for fastening to the crawler track (2), it is specified for the following features to be achieved: that the protrusion of the wear pad (1) on the bottom side (16) features a contour which extends, at least partially, at an angle deviating from the longitudinal direction (34) of the wear pad (1).

GROUND-ENGAGING TRACK SYSTEM AND POCKETED IDLER FOR SAME
20210179210 · 2021-06-17 · ·

A ground-engaging track system includes a track having a first track chain and a second track chain, and an idler having pockets formed in an outer idler rim to receive inboard rail protrusions on track links in the first track chain and the second track chain. The inboard rail protrusions project from an inboard link side, and a central pad of an upper rail surface in the track link includes an anti-scalloping bump-out formed on the inboard rail protrusion.

GROUND-ENGAGING TRACK SYSTEM AND POCKETED IDLER FOR SAME
20210179210 · 2021-06-17 · ·

A ground-engaging track system includes a track having a first track chain and a second track chain, and an idler having pockets formed in an outer idler rim to receive inboard rail protrusions on track links in the first track chain and the second track chain. The inboard rail protrusions project from an inboard link side, and a central pad of an upper rail surface in the track link includes an anti-scalloping bump-out formed on the inboard rail protrusion.

Track Cleat for Endless Track Vehicle
20210188377 · 2021-06-24 ·

An endless track vehicle with increased traction and/or installation, modification, and/or use of track cleats for traction for the endless track of the endless track vehicle. A body is mountable to the endless track exterior. The body defines bores extending from a first end of the body to a second end of the body, wherein the bores have counterbores. First and second cleats/bolts respectively having a cleat/bolt heads, the cleats/bolts mounted in respective bores and optional extending out a distance out of the second end of the body, wherein the cleat/bolt heads seat in the respective counterbores. Nuts may be used in the counterbores to optionally extend the cleats/bolts, and/or to secure and fasten the cleats/bolts.

A DEVICE TO ENHANCE THE TRACTION OF A TRACKED VEHICLE
20210163087 · 2021-06-03 ·

A device for use with a continuous track of a tracked vehicle to enhance the traction of the vehicle. The device has an elongate body having a surface and a longitudinal axis. A bracket is arranged to secure the elongate body to the continuous track. A first ground engaging feature and a second ground engaging feature are operatively attached to the elongate body and project beyond the surface of the elongate body. The first ground engaging feature has a plurality of teeth arranged in a line and the second ground engaging feature has a plurality of teeth arranged in a line. The line of the first ground engaging feature extends at an angle relative to the longitudinal axis of the elongate body and at an angle relative to the line of the second ground engaging feature.

A DEVICE TO ENHANCE THE TRACTION OF A TRACKED VEHICLE
20210163087 · 2021-06-03 ·

A device for use with a continuous track of a tracked vehicle to enhance the traction of the vehicle. The device has an elongate body having a surface and a longitudinal axis. A bracket is arranged to secure the elongate body to the continuous track. A first ground engaging feature and a second ground engaging feature are operatively attached to the elongate body and project beyond the surface of the elongate body. The first ground engaging feature has a plurality of teeth arranged in a line and the second ground engaging feature has a plurality of teeth arranged in a line. The line of the first ground engaging feature extends at an angle relative to the longitudinal axis of the elongate body and at an angle relative to the line of the second ground engaging feature.

Track assembly for a machine
11021196 · 2021-06-01 · ·

A track link assembly comprises a plurality of link subassemblies. Each link subassembly may include a pair of links coupled together. Each link may include a first aperture and a second aperture, and the second aperture of each link may be larger than the first aperture. The track link assembly may include a pin element extending through the first aperture of a first link and the second aperture of a second link in each link subassembly. The track link assembly may include a bushing element with a central opening. The bushing element may surround a portion of the pin element and extend through the second aperture of the second link of each link subassembly. The bushing element may include at least one hole configured to couple a track shoe to the bushing element.

Track assembly for a machine
11021196 · 2021-06-01 · ·

A track link assembly comprises a plurality of link subassemblies. Each link subassembly may include a pair of links coupled together. Each link may include a first aperture and a second aperture, and the second aperture of each link may be larger than the first aperture. The track link assembly may include a pin element extending through the first aperture of a first link and the second aperture of a second link in each link subassembly. The track link assembly may include a bushing element with a central opening. The bushing element may surround a portion of the pin element and extend through the second aperture of the second link of each link subassembly. The bushing element may include at least one hole configured to couple a track shoe to the bushing element.

METHODS, APPARATUSES, AND DEVICES FOR PROVIDING TRACTION TO A TRACKED VEHICLE
20210147015 · 2021-05-20 ·

Disclosed herein is a traction device for providing traction to a tracked vehicle, in accordance with some embodiments. Accordingly, the traction device comprises a grouser bar, a down plate, a bottom plate, a pressure plate, and a bolt. Further, the grouser bar comprises a traction element comprised in a top surface of the grouser bar. Further, the traction element is configured to interface with a surface for providing traction for the track on the surface. Further, the down plate is attached to the grouser bar. Further, the bottom plate is attached to the down plate. Further, the pressure plate is movably disposed between the grouser bar and the bottom plate. Further, the bolt is movably coupled with the pressure plate. Further, the bolt is configured for moving the pressure plate between positions in relation to the bottom plate based on an action receivable on a second end of the bolt.