Resilient tires and wheels – Tires – resilient – Armored
Patent
1986-12-17
1989-03-21
Simmons, David
Resilient tires and wheels
Tires, resilient
Armored
1521851, 152188, 152191, 152210, 152220, 152228, 180 90, 180 928, 244100C, 305 19, 305 58R, 305 58PC, 403155, 403379, B60C 2720, B60C 1100, B62D 5521
Patent
active
048134660
ABSTRACT:
An improved support track assembly for both protecting and improving the flotation and mobility of the resilient wheels of a vehicle is disclosed herein that comprises both a manually operable retention assembly for fastening the track into an endless belt around the vehicle wheel, and a track storage reel that conveniently positions the track under the wheel and in alignment therewith prior to installation. The improved support track is formed from a plurality of track members that are pivotally interconnected by means of connector pins, and the retention assembly is formed from a retaining pin having a first end that is transversely insertable into a track member in a connector-pin capturing position, and a second pin formed from a resilient loop of spring steel. When the retaining pin is inserted into a pin-capturing position, the terminus of the loop is resiliently biased in a latching position. However, the retention pin may be manually removed by overcoming the biasing force exerted by the spring steel loop and withdrawing the retaining pin. The track storage reel of the invention preferably includes a reel that is rotatably mounted in alignment with the wheel of the vehicle so that when the track is unwound from the wheel and the wheel is driven, the wheel will drive directly over the track in proper alignment. The track may be easily installed around the tires of military aircraft or artillery pieces or trucks, and allows such vehicles to be driven over unimproved or soft terrain without tire damage or sinkage.
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Forsyth John P.
Forsyth Robert W.
Bokan Thomas
Simmons David
Vehicle Systems Development Corporation
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