Crown for a link in a ground engaging track system
US9550537B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 17, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jan 24, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 10, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62D55/21
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The disclosure relates to a system and method for a link for a track chain in a ground-engaging track system. The link has an elongate link body including a first and a second crown. The elongate link body includes a shoe surface and a rail surface. The shoe surface is configured to contact a track shoe coupled to the elongate link body. The rail surface is opposite the shoe surface and has a first end section, a middle section, and a second end section. The first and second crowns on the rail surface each define a convex portion of the rail surface. The first crown is positioned on the first end section and the second crown is positioned on the second end section. The first and second crowns are configured to delay scallop formation in the rail surface.
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