Vehicle track assembly
US9440691B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 27, 2014 |
| Grant date | Sep 13, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 27, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01B73/065
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A vehicle wheel assembly is provided which includes a vehicle frame having a first axle, a wheel assembly having a housing with an aperture engaging the first axle and enabling the wheel assembly to pivot in a first plane about a first axis formed by the first axle. A cylindrical member is carried by the housing of the wheel assembly, the cylindrical member and housing are arranged perpendicular to the first axle. A first wheel is pivotably connected to a first portion of the cylindrical member and a second wheel is pivotably connected to a second portion of the cylindrical member. The first wheel and second wheel independently pivot in a second plane about a second axis formed by the cylindrical member. The first axis is arranged perpendicular to the second axis and the first plane is arranged perpendicular to the second plane.
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