Abstract: In the case of narrow end connectors 13 due to handling errors at the clamping screw 30 there is the risk of the track coming apart due to end connectors 13 slipping off. That is prevented by inclinedly inserted transverse pin members 7. They bear at the outside against the clamping screw 30.

Abstract: A resiliently flexible endless articulated track member for a vehicle includes a series of transverse track elements held together bead-fashion in abutting relationship under compression by a plurality of tensile core elements under tension. The said track elements are of taper section defined by taper sides which converge inwardly of the tensile core element to permit resilient flexing of the track member around a drive or guide wheel. Adjacent transverse track elements have pressure faces disposed outwardly of the tensile core element, the said pressure faces being adapted in use to abut against each other, to limit reverse bending of the track member under load. The tensile core elements are in the form of endless steel wire ropes, accommodated in seats defined by resilient seat members. The track elements are made up of inner and outer parts. Clamp members are provided to clamp the inner and outer parts and their resilient seat members together, around the tensile core elements.

Abstract: A plurality of sections are fitted together so that they fit around an uninflated tire and they are fastened together to form a rigid cylinder. The tire is then inflated thus holding the now solid rim or track in position. Each section includes a curved base and a ground-surface engaging projection extending therefrom. The curved base includes a planar plate portion at one end and a trailing jaw portion at the other end. The plate portion of one section engages the jaw portion of the next adjacent section and the jaws are then closed over the plate and a fastener such as a rivet or the like, is placed through the jaws and through the plate thus forming the rigid connection. There is room provided in the engagement of the plate with the jaws to adjust the sections before fastening same so that the desired diameter of the finished rim or track may be obtained.

Abstract: A track pad, a plurality of which when interconnected comprise an endless track for entrainment about a pair of tandem tired wheels, each track pad having a pair of spaced downwardly diverging transversely extending grouser bars and a single rigid link at each side fixed at one end to a tire protective plate which carries the grouser bars, and pivotally connected at its other end to the pin of a fixed clevis carried by the corresponding tire protective plate of the adjacent track pad, the fixed link and clevis at each side being the sole interconnecting means between adjacent track pads.

Abstract: A flexible track belt for removable, wraparound mounting on vehicle tires is comprised of a plurality of track sections which are linked together for pivotal movement with respect to each other about a single pivot pin connection to each track section. Each track section is comprised of a ground engaging crossbar extending between a pair of laterally spaced sidewalls which project generally upwardly when the crossbar is on the ground. Each of the connecting links for the track sections is rigidly attached to the sidewall of one track section and pivotally attached to the sidewall of an adjacent track section by a pivot pin extending generally parallel to the track crossbars.Tension in the track belt may be adjusted by at least one pair of adjustable coupling assemblies connected between at least one pair of adjacent track sections.