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Tensioning and shock-absorption device for the idler wheel of a tracked vehicle

US5794731A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 2, 1996
Grant dateAug 18, 1998
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Expiry dateJan 2, 2016

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB62D55/305
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A shock absorption device for an idler wheel of a tracked vehicle is provided between an outer mounting element fixed to a chassis and an inner mounting element operatively connected with the idler wheel and includes a spring mechanical unit suspended on the fixed element and a hydraulic unit supported on the lower mounting element and operatively connected with a free end of the spring unit.

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