Track system for vehicles

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1997-07-25

1999-08-31

Stormer, Russell D.

Wheel substitutes for land vehicles

With track support intermediate of end wheels

With roller support contacting lower track run

305132, 305144, 180 944, B62D 5514

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RE0362840

ABSTRACT:
A track suspension system for a vehicle having a frame and a continuous flexible track. A drive wheel is attached to the frame for engaging and driving the continuous flexible track. A leading idler arm is pivotally attached to the frame on each side thereof and a leading idler wheel is rotatably mounted for engagement with the track. A trailing idler arm is provided on each side of the vehicle and is pivotally attached to the frame and a trailing idler wheel engagement with the track is rotatably mounted to one end of each idler trailing arm. A leading mid-roller assembly engagement with the track is operably attached to the leading idler arm and a trailer mid-roller assembly is in engagement with the track and is attached to the trailing idler arm. A cushioning device interconnects the leading and trailer idler arms for providing shock absorbing function. A valve system is provided for releasing all of the pressure on the leading and trailing idler arms so that all of the weight of the tractor is on the mid-roller assembly, thereby facilitating easier turning. The valve system is also operable to put leading and trailing idler arms in either a cushioning mode for use in the fields or travel down the highway or into a non-cushioning mode for use in very soft fields.

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