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Track assembly for a towed vehicle

US11299220B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJul 11, 2018
Grant dateApr 12, 2022
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Expiry dateJan 6, 2039

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB62D63/06
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A track system for use with a towed vehicle has an attachment assembly and a multi-member frame assembly. The multi-member frame assembly includes a primary frame member connected to the attachment assembly, at least one wheel-bearing frame member pivotably connected to the primary frame member about a pivot located within a recess, and at least one resilient bushing assembly located within the recess and engaging the pivot. The at least one bushing assembly is resiliently deformable in a circumferential direction to permit pivoting of the pivot with respect to the recess, and is fixedly connected within the recess to resiliently bias the pivot towards a rest position with respect to the recess. The track system further includes leading and trailing idler wheel assemblies rotatably connected to the at least one wheel-bearing frame member, and an endless track.

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