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Endless belt drive for a vehicle

US7712557B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJun 19, 2007
Grant dateMay 11, 2010
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Expiry dateJun 19, 2027

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB62M2027/027
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An endless belt system for a vehicle having a negative trail steering geometry is provided. The endless belt system replaces the wheels that steer a vehicle, particularly an all-terrain vehicle, to provide increased steerability and floatation over soft terrain.

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