Tracklaying vehicles
US5273126A · kind A · utility
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9Claims
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 12, 1991 |
| Grant date | Dec 28, 1993 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 12, 2011 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62D49/0635
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A suspended-track tracklaying vehicle 8 (FIG. 1) comprises an endless ground-engaging track 12, a drive sprocket 20 which remains positionally fixed relative to the vehicle body, a rear idler 14 and track-engaging ground rollers 16 which move with the swing link/air-spring suspension 28,30, and a compensator idler 18 mounted for substantially linear movement under the action of one or more spring-loaded compression units 38 acting between the compensator idler and the vehicle body.
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