Damping system for an endless track system
US10526027B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 13, 2017 |
| Grant date | Jan 7, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 13, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16F2232/08
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Damping system for an endless track system, comprising: Damper operatively connectable between frame members for damping relative movement therebetween, including: cylinder and piston movable therewithin forming variable volume chamber containing liquid. Reservoir containing liquid and gas connected to chamber. Conduits connecting chamber to reservoir for allowing liquid to flow therebetween to move the piston. Gas in reservoir applying hydrostatic pressure to liquid, biasing piston toward an extended position and causing piston to move theretowards when load on endless track system is decreased, and causing piston to move toward a retracted position when load on endless track system is increased. Conduits connected spaced-apart to longitudinal sidewall of cylinder such that when piston moves toward retracted position, piston prevents liquid from flowing within a conduit, and liquid is permitted to flow within a conduit, causing liquid to flow at different rates between chamber and reservoir as piston moves toward retracted position.
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