Combination low ground pressure, low turning resistance and self-cleaning track shoe
US4094557A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 18, 1976 |
| Grant date | Jun 13, 1978 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 18, 1996 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62D55/286
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A combination low ground pressure, low turning resistance, and self-cleaning shoe for an articulated endless track used on track-type vehicles is disclosed. The shoe is formed as a rigid body having a sloping forward planar surface and a sloping rearward surface which each run the length of the shoe and which substantially converge toward each other. Projecting from between the forward and rearward surfaces is a third surface, or traction lug. High-floatation planar bearing surfaces are located on each end of the body and each have a portion adjacent to, and of the same width as the traction lug but increase in width with increasing distance from the lug.
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