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Track assembly for an all-terrain vehicle

US8662214B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 12, 2012
Grant dateMar 4, 2014
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Expiry dateDec 12, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB62D55/14
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The present invention provides track assemblies and a method that allow bringing the contact patch towards the inside (the outside) of the suspension arm, by providing a asymmetric track assembly, either by lowering at least one inside (outside) support wheel relative to the remaining support wheels, or by using a belt that comprises, transversally, at least one first profile on the outer (inner) side thereof lower than a second profile on an inner side thereof.

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