Flip-flop track idlers
US11613316B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 28, 2020 |
| Grant date | Mar 28, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 12, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62D55/14
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A track idler includes a body of revolution defining an axis of rotation, a radial direction, and a circumferential direction disposed about the axis of rotation. A first axial extremity and a second axial extremity are disposed along the axis of rotation. The body of revolution further includes an outboard track contact surface that is disposed axially proximate to the first axial extremity, and an inboard slot is disposed axially proximate to the second axial extremity.
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