Drive system for crawler propelled machines
US4249625A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 19, 1979 |
| Grant date | Feb 10, 1981 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 19, 1999 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62D55/125
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A drive system for crawler propelled earth working machinery is described. A first clutch which is movable between a drive position for transmitting drive from a drive source to a first drive sprocket and a lock position for locking the first drive sprocket to the frame is provided. A second clutch permits a second drive sprocket to free wheel. The second clutch has a drive position for transmitting drive from the drive source to the second drive sprocket and a lock position for locking the second drive sprocket to the frame. The first drive sprocket is, as well, lockable to the frame. The foregoing locking arrangements are selectively engageable with the first and second drive sprockets. Hydraulically actuatable shifting devices shift the first clutch between drive and lock positions and the second clutch between free wheel, drive and lock positions. A shifting preventing device releasable responsive to engagement of one of the drive sprocket locking devices prevents the second clutch from shifting to the free wheel position.
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