Abstract: A rubber track to prevent occurrence edge-cuts and improve traction force even in the soft ground is disclosed. The rubber track is configured by first lugs which are formed at equal intervals on one side of the inside and the outside in a traveling direction on a surface coming into contact with the ground and have first grooves formed in a width direction; and second lugs which are formed at equal intervals on the other side of the inside and the outside in a traveling direction on a surface coming into contact with the ground and have second grooves formed in the traveling direction.

Abstract: A track system for an agricultural vehicle is configured to better perform when the vehicle is roading, including to reduce or minimize deteriorative effects on a track of the track system as the vehicle travels against a road's hard surface, especially at higher speeds.

Abstract: A rubber track chain segment (1, 2) which can be connected via connecting devices (5) at the ends thereof to other rubber track chain segments (2) or to itself (1) to form a segmentable rubber track chain (3), wherein one or more tensile members (4) are introduced between the connecting devices (5) into the rubber track segment (1, 2) in order to increase the tensile load-bearing capability, wherein nipples are arranged at the ends of the tensile members (4), which nipples are set up to be received in an undercut of the connecting devices (5), the rubber band track segment (1, 2) has flexible regions (9) and less flexible regions (8) in an alternating manner, and the ends of the tensile members (4) are positioned in the less flexible regions (8) at the ends of the rubber band track segment (1, 2) so that the tensile members (4), from the exit (19) out of the nipples, run along as long a section (21) as possible through the less flexible regions (8) before they run through the adjoining flexible regions (9).

Abstract: A segmented track made of a plurality of elastomeric track segments is disclosed. Each track segment is made of reinforced elastomeric material and is provided, at each end thereof, with a joint element adapted to be connected to the joint element of adjacent track segments. Each track segment generally comprises alternating series of substantially rigid sections and substantially flexible sections. The joint elements of the track segments are substantially located within rigid sections located at the extremities of the track segments. The segment track also comprises inner and outer plates configured to secure the joint elements of adjacent track segments together.

Abstract: A device for connecting two free ends of a rubber band track to one another or for connecting the ends of several band segments to one another. The device has two or more tubes and a pin rubber-mounted in the respective tube. The tubes are in each case inserted into the one end and into the other end of the rubber band track or of the band segments, and at least one connector, by way of which the pins are coupled together in a rotationally fixed manner. The rotational rigidity of the pins in relation to their respective tube, brought about by the rubber mounting, is adjusted in dependence on the flexural strength of the rubber band track or of the band segments in the region of the ends.

Abstract: A device for connecting two free ends of a rubber band track to one another or for connecting the ends of several band segments to one another. The device has two or more tubes and a pin rubber-mounted in the respective tube. The tubes are in each case inserted into the one end and into the other end of the rubber band track or of the band segments, and at least one connector, by way of which the pins are coupled together in a rotationally fixed manner. The rotational rigidity of the pins in relation to their respective tube, brought about by the rubber mounting, is adjusted in dependence on the flexural strength of the rubber band track or of the band segments in the region of the ends.

Abstract: An endless track for traction of a vehicle, such as a construction vehicle, an agricultural vehicle, a forestry vehicle or a military vehicle. In one embodiment, the endless track comprises a plurality of track sections connected to one another. Each track section comprises: a body having an inner side for facing wheels of the vehicle and a ground-engaging outer side for engaging the ground; and a connector for connecting the track section to an adjacent one of the track sections at a joint, the joint being flexible in a widthwise direction of the endless track.

Abstract: A traction band substantially made from elastomeric material is disclosed. The traction band comprises a main band body divided into a plurality of sections connected together along laterally extending pitch lines. The band body has an interior wheel-engaging surface, adapted to cooperate with the various wheels of a track system, and an exterior ground-engaging surface adapted to engage the ground. The wheel-engaging surface comprises one or more rows of longitudinally spaced-apart drive lugs and/or guide lugs typically disposed on each of the band sections. The ground-engaging surface comprises traction lugs extending longitudinally across more than one band section, these traction lugs comprising laterally extending bending regions where the traction lugs are thinner. These bending regions are substantially aligned with regions on the interior surface which are devoid of drive lugs and guide lugs.

Abstract: Track sections (10) for forming into tracks for track laying vehicles are linked at one or more joints to form a continuous track. Co-operating formations (34) of respective track section ends in the joint are configured to prevent rotation of the respective track sections about the joint, so that the joint is substantially rigid.

Abstract: A traction system for a vehicle has a support frame that defines a circular track belt support that is revolvable about an axis at its center, a flexible track belt; and a track belt stretching assembly comprising one or more track belt stretching rollers. The system has one traction configuration in which the flexible traction belt is held on said support track forming a substantially circular, wheel-like traction surface, and can change to a stretching state in which said rollers engage said belt and stretch it from its state in said one traction configuration to a stretched state to define one or more other traction configurations of the system.

Abstract: A band track for a tracked vehicle having enhanced resistance to mines includes a plurality of track pad units disposed on the bearing surface of the track band. The track pad units have extended end walls of sufficient height to distance the vulnerable portion of the band track from the shearing force of an exploding mine. These end walls are sufficiently strong to support the vehicle as it traverses terrain, but are configured to collapse in controlled manner under the force of an exploding mine. Such explosion forces a specifically configured front end wall of a trailing track pad to engage the matingly configured end wall of the leading track pad. The resulting mating juxtaposition of the adjacent end walls forms a relatively continuous physical barrier protecting the vulnerable section of the band track from shrapnel and other entrained ejecta of the explosion.

Abstract: A caterpillar band chain (1) has an attachment or hinge area (3, 4) including connectors (10) which are situated on the outside. The connectors (10) clamp bolts (20, 21) in a rotationally fixed manner. The bolts (20, 21) are mounted in rubber mountings (18) in tubes (6, 7).

Abstract: A traction system for a vehicle has a support frame that defines a circular track belt support that is revolvable about an axis at its center, a flexible track belt; and a track belt stretching assembly comprising one or more track belt stretching rollers. The system has one traction configuration in which the flexible traction belt is held on the support track forming a substantially circular, wheel-like traction surface, and can change to a stretching state in which the rollers engage the belt. In the stretched state, the rollers stretch the belt from its state in the one traction configuration to a stretched state to define one or more other traction configurations of the system.

Abstract: The continuous, flexible, looped track for mounting on all terrain vehicle tires of the present invention includes a plurality of used tires joined together, end to end, to make a continuous flexible track. A tread surface and sidewalls of each tire of the plurality of used tires are severed through at a first location on each tire so as to form first and second faces on opposite ends of each tire segment so formed when laid flat. The tire segments are abutted end-to-end and joined together, so as to join the second face of a first tire segment to the first face of an adjacent second tire segment and so on in succession joining the plurality of used tires in end-to-end array so as to form the track. The track is formed when an inner circumference of the track is equal to an exterior tangential perimeter distance of the vehicle tires about which the track is to extend.