Grouser shoe and fabrication method

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2006-06-27

2006-06-27

Stormer, Russell D. (Department: 3617)

Wheel substitutes for land vehicles

Tracks or treads

With detachable grouser for endless chain track

C305S201000, C029S891100

Reexamination Certificate

active

07066562

ABSTRACT:
A grouser shoe for track drives commonly utilized by industrial and commercial equipment (e.g., bulldozers, backhoes, cranes, etc.) including a supportive pad and a ground engaging bar, the ends of such bar being bent to form wings, and method of manufacture thereof. The center portion of the bar provides the primary transmission of driveforce from the vehicle to the ground, while the wings provide for significant reduction in vibration, facilitate steering, provide easier turning, and extend the service life of the grouser shoe.

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