Reduced sound transmitting idler for track-type vehicles
US6652043B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 29, 2002 |
| Grant date | Nov 25, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 29, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62D55/125
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An idler for supporting the forward end of an endless track of a track-type tractor has an endless chain resiliently supported on an outer flange of the idler hub. An outer surface of the chain provides a substantially continuous bearing surface for supporting the endless track on the idler.
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