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Track tensioning device for tracked automotive vehicles

US6315374A · kind A · utility

14Cited by
6References
10Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateApr 3, 2000
Grant dateNov 13, 2001
Priority date
Expiry dateApr 3, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB62D55/30
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The invention relates to a sprung track tensioning device (10) for tracked vehicles, intended to be mounted at the rear on a support (16) of a track set of the vehicle. The device comprises an elongate pendulum arm (12), one end portion (14) of which is designed to be fastened pivotably to the support (16) via a first torsion spring (18). The pendulum arm (12) bears a second torsion spring (36) which can be connected to the support (16) via a link arm system (38).

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