Track chain assembly for undercarriage system
US9505455B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 19, 2015 |
| Grant date | Nov 29, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 19, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62D55/092
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A track chain assembly for an undercarriage system is provided. The track chain assembly includes a plurality of adjacent offset link sets connected to each other through a pin provided between oppositely disposed offset links wherein an axis of rotation is defined by the pin. The track chain assembly also includes a connection assembly coupled to a pair of the plurality of offset link sets. The connection assembly is configured to connect two ends of the track chain assembly together to form an endless loop. The connection assembly includes a first pair of straight links coupled to one of the pair of the plurality of offset link sets. The connection assembly also includes a second pair of straight links coupled to the first pair of straight links and the other of the pair of the plurality of offset link sets.
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