Asymmetric coaxial springs compensate for caterpillar chain length changes during large pendulum angles, reducing wear and preventing chassis overload.
Segmented track sections link via rigid joints to transfer tensile loads, enabling quick field replacement of damaged units and reducing vehicle weight.
Variable arm oscillation angles in a double-bogie system distribute load evenly to reduce operator falling height and impact when traversing raised surfaces.
Segmented plate members enable easy pin servicing while contoured roller paths distribute stress concentrations across track chain members.
Adjustable ventilation holes prevent air leakage between chambers, enabling stable traversal of uneven surfaces.
Spherical bearings link track frames to an equalizer bar, accommodating uneven terrain and reducing rear joint wear.
A spring-connected ice scratcher extends to contact icy surfaces and generate a particulate spray.
A segmented pin retention system uses a dowel pin to secure tread links.
A crawler vehicle uses independent suspension elements to couple with overhead structures.
Localized lug formation reduces elasticity differences between core regions, suppressing vibration while maintaining fuel efficiency.
Removing steel reinforcing members from an elastomeric endless track reduces vehicle weight and vibration, enabling higher speeds on soft terrain.
Pivotable half-track units adjust tracker wheel angles via hydraulic pistons to distribute ground pressure across terrain.
Segmented one-piece wheel disk elements enable cost-effective roll pressing manufacturing for agricultural drive wheels.
A segmented flexible shoe design uses pin-connected steel plates to enable terrain adaptation and selective part replacement.
A torsion spring biases a strap holder to adjust limiter strap length, resolving cumbersome manual tool access.
Kinematic linkage structure distributes load across ground-engaging wheels, resolving uneven contact and bogie movement coupling.
Segmented trailing links and dynamic pivots increase suspension travel while reducing lateral forces during turns on uneven terrain.
Composite traction device prevents chain entry into track recesses to improve grip on slippery surfaces.
An extended pin portion prevents slippage and reduces component count by eliminating retaining rings.
A segmented autonomous assembly uses linear rails and tread units to traverse elevated windows.
Ratcheting breaker bar rotates extraction members to disengage both end connectors simultaneously, eliminating sequential removal steps.