Drive system for a tracked vehicle

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2003-10-14

2009-11-24

Morris, Lesley D. (Department: 3611)

Motor vehicles

Steering by driving

Independently operable drive motors

C180S006500, C180S006700, C180S009100

Reexamination Certificate

active

07621354

ABSTRACT:
A drive system for a tracked vehicle having an internal combustion engine with a crankshaft aligned transversely to a direction of travel includes a steering drive; a differential transmission having traction drive elements, steering drive elements, and a pair of drive outputs for a drive axle aligned parallel to the crankshaft; and a steering drive connection connecting the steering drive to the steering drive elements. A further drive element, which may be a change speed gearbox or an electric traction motor, is arranged in line with the internal combustion engine and transmits power to the traction drive elements.

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Search Report dated Jun. 11, 2004 issued for the corresponding European Application No. PCT/EP2003/011373.

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