Patent classifications
B62D55/28
Mountable cleat apparatus
There is disclosed a cleat apparatus mountable on a track of a tractor or similar vehicle. In an embodiment, the apparatus comprises an elongate frame having a first mounting bracket at a first end of the elongate frame, the first mounting bracket adapted to latch onto a first side of a track, and a removable second mounting bracket adapted to mount to a second end of the elongate frame, and to latch onto a second side of the track. The cleat apparatus is secured in position by the mounting brackets to provide additional traction for the track in more extreme operating conditions, including snow and ice in winter. This may significantly extend the utility of tractors which otherwise may sit idle during winter months.
Mountable cleat apparatus
There is disclosed a cleat apparatus mountable on a track of a tractor or similar vehicle. In an embodiment, the apparatus comprises an elongate frame having a first mounting bracket at a first end of the elongate frame, the first mounting bracket adapted to latch onto a first side of a track, and a removable second mounting bracket adapted to mount to a second end of the elongate frame, and to latch onto a second side of the track. The cleat apparatus is secured in position by the mounting brackets to provide additional traction for the track in more extreme operating conditions, including snow and ice in winter. This may significantly extend the utility of tractors which otherwise may sit idle during winter months.
DEVICE FOR ATTACHING A CRAWLER TRACK MEMBER OF A CRAWLER TRACK TO A CRAWLER BELT OF THE CRAWLER TRACK
A device for attaching a crawler track member of a crawler track to a crawler belt of the crawler track having a press-in element and a connection element, wherein the press-in element comprises a main body having a continuous opening, wherein when the press-in element is arranged on the crawler belt, the connection element for connecting the crawler track member to the crawler belt engages through the continuous opening. The device is characterized in that the press-in element comprises multiple holding elements projecting from the main body, wherein the holding elements are configured in such a manner that when they are arranged on the crawler belt they penetrate multiple material layers of the crawler belt, in that the holding elements displace material of the material layers, in particular transversely to the penetration direction.
DEVICE FOR ATTACHING A CRAWLER TRACK MEMBER OF A CRAWLER TRACK TO A CRAWLER BELT OF THE CRAWLER TRACK
A device for attaching a crawler track member of a crawler track to a crawler belt of the crawler track having a press-in element and a connection element, wherein the press-in element comprises a main body having a continuous opening, wherein when the press-in element is arranged on the crawler belt, the connection element for connecting the crawler track member to the crawler belt engages through the continuous opening. The device is characterized in that the press-in element comprises multiple holding elements projecting from the main body, wherein the holding elements are configured in such a manner that when they are arranged on the crawler belt they penetrate multiple material layers of the crawler belt, in that the holding elements displace material of the material layers, in particular transversely to the penetration direction.
Track for traction of a vehicle
A track for traction of a vehicle, such as an all-terrain vehicle (ATV), a snowmobile, an agricultural vehicle, etc. The track may have rigidity (i.e., stiffness) characteristics to enhance its traction, floatation, and/or other aspects of its performance. For example, in some embodiments, a lateral bending stiffness of a carcass of the track may be symmetric while a longitudinal bending stiffness of the carcass of the track may be asymmetric.
DEVICE FOR ATTACHING A CRAWLER TRACK MEMBER OF A CRAWLER TRACK TO A CRAWLER BELT OF THE CRAWLER TRACK
A device for attaching a crawler track member of a crawler track to a crawler belt of the crawler track having a press-in element and a connection element, wherein the press-in element comprises a main body having a continuous opening, wherein when the press-in element is arranged on the crawler belt, the connection element for connecting the crawler track member to the crawler belt engages through the continuous opening. The device is characterized in that the press-in element comprises multiple holding elements projecting from the main body, wherein the holding elements are configured in such a manner that when they are arranged on the crawler belt they penetrate multiple material layers of the crawler belt, in that the holding elements displace material of the material layers, in particular transversely to the penetration direction.
Track pad geometry for hard surfaces
A track chain member includes a first rib coupling the shoe member to the first lug; and a second rib coupling the shoe member to the second lug, defining a first side recess between the first rib and the second rib. The first side recess also extends from the exterior of the shoe member and underneath the first top surface, the first lateral end defines a first lateral end width along the track chain traveling direction, and the first side recess also spans the majority of the first lateral end width along the track chain traveling direction.
Track pad geometry for hard surfaces
A track chain member includes a first rib coupling the shoe member to the first lug; and a second rib coupling the shoe member to the second lug, defining a first side recess between the first rib and the second rib. The first side recess also extends from the exterior of the shoe member and underneath the first top surface, the first lateral end defines a first lateral end width along the track chain traveling direction, and the first side recess also spans the majority of the first lateral end width along the track chain traveling direction.
CHAIN SYSTEM FOR A CONTINUOUS TRACK
A chain system is provided that is attached to a continuous track of a tracked vehicle. Embodiments of the chain system can include cross chains that extend from a side chain, and a hook is disposed at a free end of each cross chain. To attach the chain system to the track, the hooks are attached to an inner edge of the track on a top surface of the track. Once all of the hooks are attached, the ends of the side chain are attached to each other and the chain is secured to the track to improve the traction of the track and the tracked vehicle.
Cross-link for a track of a tracked vehicle, in particular a snow groomer
A cross-link for a track of a tracked vehicle, in particular a snow groomer, configured to advance along delicate ground, and which extends along a designated plane and has a mounting member comprising a wall configured for being arranged in contact with the delicate ground; a blade, which protrudes from the wall, is fixed to the wall and has a free edge, wherein the wall and the blade are configured so as to define two support surfaces extending on opposite sides of the blade to enable the sinking of the blade into the delicate ground and prevent the sinking of the mounting member.