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Traction chain assembly for elastomeric tracks

US8016369B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 9, 2007
Grant dateSep 13, 2011
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Expiry dateMay 24, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB62D55/28
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A traction chain assembly for providing improved traction to elastomeric tracks is provided. The traction chain assembly comprises two side brackets adapted to be mounted on each side of the track and generally to the drive lugs thereof. The traction chain assembly further comprises generally two laterally extending chains which are attached to the side brackets and which further extend at least partially over the traction lugs located on the outer surface of the track and over which the assembly is disposed. Some of the chain links of the chains of the traction chain assembly are also generally equipped with outwardly projecting grousers for increasing the traction thereof.

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