Wheel substitutes for land vehicles – With track support intermediate of end wheels – With roller support contacting lower track run
Patent
1994-12-21
1997-03-04
Mitchell, David M.
Wheel substitutes for land vehicles
With track support intermediate of end wheels
With roller support contacting lower track run
305135, 305154, B62D 5514
Patent
active
056072104
ABSTRACT:
A modular endless track assembly which bolts to the wheel of a wheeled vehicle (e.g. pickup truck or ATV). The assembly includes a wheel retainer plate, drive drum, track frame and plurality of idler wheels, track tension adjuster, and vehicle support bracket. The drive drum and idler wheels cooperate with lugs and channels at the track. The support bracket includes an anti-torque coupler mounted between the vehicle and track frame. The coupler centers the track to an equilibrium position and prevents over rotation. The mounting position of the coupler and mounting brackets is varied at the track frame to accommodate front and rear wheel track assemblies. A recurring, W-shaped groove pattern at the track cooperates with the idler wheels to self-clean the track and maintain controlled vehicle steering.
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Mitchell David M.
Tschida D. L.
Yun Jonathan J.
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