Reduced sound transmitting sprocket for track-type machines
US6540630B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 16, 2000 |
| Grant date | Apr 1, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 16, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62D55/12
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A sprocket for supporting and propelling an endless track assembly of a track-type machine. The sprocket has an endless chain which is resiliently mounted to an outer flange of a hub. The chain has outwardly projecting teeth that interact with the endless track assembly to propel the machine. A plurality of drive assemblies are pressed between the endless chain and the flange to resiliently connect the endless chain to the flange of the hub.
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