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Track assembly and vehicle

US12012163B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 1, 2021
Grant dateJun 18, 2024
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Expiry dateDec 24, 2042

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB62M2027/027
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A track assembly is to be mounted on a drive axle of a vehicle. The track assembly has a frame, at least one leading idler wheel mounted to the front of the frame for rotation about a transverse leading idler wheel axis, at least one trailing idler wheel mounted to the rear of the frame for rotation about a traverse trailing idler wheel axis parallel to the leading idler wheel axis, a single drive wheel assembly, and at least two slide rails. The slide rails have corresponding forward-facing portions, central portions, and rearward-facing portions. The forward-facing portions project from the front ends of the central portions by a projection that is greater than a length of the central portions. A vehicle having the track assembly is also encompassed. A kit of track assemblies is also encompassed.

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