Utilizing a suspension protector to deflect debris away from a set of suspension components of a tracked vehicle
US11827295B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 18, 2020 |
| Grant date | Nov 28, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 18, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62D55/12
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Techniques are directed to utilizing a suspension protector to deflect debris away from a set of suspension components of a tracked vehicle. The tracked vehicle includes a vehicle body, a suspension, and a set of suspension protectors. The suspension couples with the vehicle body and is constructed and arranged to control movement of the vehicle body using tracks. Each suspension protector couples with the vehicle body and is disposed a predefined distance from a respective wheel of the suspension to deflect debris thrown from the respective wheel and a respective track away from a respective set of suspension components of the suspension.
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