Method for lifting tracks on track-and-wheel systems

Details Method for lifting tracks on track-and-wheel systems Method for lifting tracks on track-and-wheel systems

1996-02-16

1999-03-09

Gorski, Joseph M.

Metal working

Method of mechanical manufacture

Repairing

294263, 294265, B23P 600

Patent

active

058784721

ABSTRACT:
A tool for and method to facilitate the replacement of wheels on track-and-wheel vehicles and equipment by lifting the track from the road-wheels in a quick, safe and efficient manner. A tool with an elongated section and two forked ends, each fork having a long prong and a short prong, the long prongs of both ends not being on the same side of the tool. In operation, one forked end is placed in notches in the lower track, and the other forked end is placed in notches in the upper track. The vehicle is then driven in a direction so that the tool acts as a wedge lifting the upper track off of the road wheel.

REFERENCES:
Department of the Army Organizational Maintenance Manual for Hull, Powerpack, Drive Controls, Tracks, Suspension and Associated Components.
Department of the Army Operators PMCS Armored Combat Earthmover.

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