Detachable Rubber Track Pad Assembly for Easier Replacement
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing rubber track units require direct bonding of the elastic part to the track main body, making replacement difficult and increasing maintenance and manufacturing costs.
Innovation Solution
A rubber track unit design that allows the elastic part to be coupled to a support plate, which is then detachably attached to the track main body using a coupling part, eliminating direct bonding.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Strength
If the elastic part is directly bonded to the track main body, then the bonding strength is improved, but the ease of repair deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the track assembly into separable components: the track main body, the elastic part, and a coupling part. The coupling part acts as an intermediary that connects the elastic part to the track main body through detachable coupling holes, allowing the elastic part to be replaced without damaging or replacing the track main body structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The coupling part serves as an intermediary component between the elastic part and the track main body. It provides coupling holes that enable detachable connection, facilitating easy removal and installation of the elastic part while maintaining secure attachment during operation.
2Device complexity
If the elastic part is directly bonded to the track main body, then the structural simplicity is improved, but the loss of time for maintenance increases
Solution Approach 1:
The track assembly is segmented into replaceable modules, with the elastic part being a separate component that can be quickly exchanged. The coupling part with its coupling holes enables rapid attachment and detachment, significantly reducing maintenance time compared to traditional bonding methods.
Solution Approach 2:
The coupling part is pre-installed on the track main body with coupling holes positioned and prepared in advance. This preliminary preparation allows the elastic part to be quickly attached or detached without requiring time-consuming alignment or preparation during maintenance operations.
3Ease of manufacture
If the elastic part is directly bonded to the track main body, then the manufacturing process is simplified, but the ease of manufacture deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The manufacturing process is segmented into independent steps for producing the track main body, the coupling part, and the elastic part separately. The coupling part is manufactured with coupling holes that enable simple assembly operations, making the overall manufacturing process more flexible and easier to execute despite the additional component.
Data Source
AI summary
The present disclosure relates to a rubber track unit including: a track main body configured to move by a drive transmitted from a sprocket installed in a vehicle; an elastic part configured to provide a surface pressurized by a road wheel; a support plate to which the elastic part is coupled; and a coupling part detachably coupling the support plate and the track main body so that the elastic part is detachably coupled to the track main body.