Endless belt drive for a vehicle
US8056655B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 9, 2009 |
| Grant date | Nov 15, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 7, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62M2027/027
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A drive system has a drive-system frame operatively connectable to a vehicle. The drive-system frame is capable of pivotal movement relative to the longitudinal axis of the vehicle to steer the vehicle. The drive-system frame is incapable of pivotal movement with respect to the frame of the vehicle in a plane parallel to the longitudinal axis and normal to the ground when the vehicle is on flat level terrain and steered straight. A rail is pivotally mounted to the drive-system frame. A ground-engaging endless belt is in sliding engagement with the rail. The belt is operatively connectable to an engine to propel the vehicle. The drive system is operatively connectable to the steering device of the vehicle. A steering angle stopper is disposed on the vehicle such that a steering linkage of the vehicle does not bear a force created when the stopper is engaged. A vehicle is also described.
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