Abstract: A wheel of a track system for traction of a vehicle (e.g., an agricultural vehicle) may be configured to protect against (e.g., prevent) accumulation of unwanted ground matter, such as mud, debris, water, etc., within the wheel, while enhancing visual appearance of the wheel. This may help to avoid or minimize mud buildup that may otherwise need to be drilled out before removing the wheel (e.g., for replacement or maintenance) and/or rust that may otherwise arise.

Abstract: An auxiliary track device for movement of a vehicle. The auxiliary track device may enhance traction and/or floatation of the vehicle, such as, for example, by being installable on the vehicle to convert the vehicle into a tracked one and/or by being deployable to engage the ground in certain situations, including where additional traction and/or floatation may be desirable based on an environment of the vehicle such as one or more characteristics of the ground (e.g., a compliance, such as a softness or hardness, a slipperiness, a soil compatibility, and/or a profile of the ground), a state of the vehicle (e.g., a speed of the vehicle, loading carried by the vehicle, etc.), a user's preferences (e.g., ride quality, etc.), and/or any other suitable factor. The auxiliary track device may be used only for traction and/or floatation of the vehicle or may be part of an implement to perform work with the vehicle.

Abstract: A track system for traction of an off-road vehicle such as a snowmobile or an all-terrain vehicle (ATV). The track system comprises a track-engaging assembly and a track disposed around the track-engaging assembly. The track system may be configured to have a reduced noise profile so as to generate less noise, enhanced track rigidity characteristics to improve its traction and floatation, and/or other features improving use and performance of the off-road vehicle.

Abstract: A vehicle comprising a track system can be monitored to obtain information regarding the vehicle, including information regarding the track system, such as an indication of a physical state of a track and/or other component of the track system based on at least on 3D recognition and/or 2D recognition of image data of a track system component.

Abstract: A track system for traction of an off-road vehicle such as a snowmobile or an all-terrain vehicle (ATV). The track system comprises a track-engaging assembly and a track disposed around the track-engaging assembly. The track system may be configured to have a reduced noise profile so as to generate less noise, enhanced track rigidity characteristics to improve its traction and floatation, and/or other features improving use and performance of the off-road vehicle.

Abstract: A track for traction of a vehicle is provided. The track comprises a ground-engaging outer side, an inner side opposite to the ground-engaging outer side, elastomeric material allowing the track to flex around wheels of the vehicle and a plurality of cores at least partially embedded in the elastomeric material. Each of the plurality of cores comprises a pair of wings extending in a longitudinal direction of the core, each wing of the pair comprising a delamination inhibitor configured to inhibit delamination of the elastomeric material from the wing, and a wheel engager disposed between the wings to engage the roller wheels. The delamination inhibitor provides a resistance to delamination of the elastomeric material of the track from cores at least partially embedded in the elastomeric material of the track.

Abstract: A track for traction of a vehicle is provided. The track comprises an elastomeric belt-shaped body comprising an inner surface for facing wheels of the vehicle and a ground-engaging outer surface for engaging the ground. The track also comprises a plurality of drive/guide lugs projecting from the inner surface. An drive/guide lug may have a material composition defining an arrangement of zones of different materials which comprises a plurality of zones of different elastomeric materials. The drive/guide lug may exhibit a desired variation of a material property (e.g., a modulus of elasticity or a coefficient of friction) across the arrangement of zones of different materials with respect to engagement with the wheels of the vehicle.

Abstract: A track system for traction of a vehicle is controllable, including while the vehicle is in motion, notably to control how the track system is positioned and moves relative to at least part of a frame of the vehicle other than for steering the vehicle, based on one or more factors, including: an environment of the track, position and orientation of the track system relative to the frame of the vehicle, speed of the track system, speed of the vehicle, user's preferences and other suitable factors.

Abstract: A track for traction of a vehicle (e.g., a compact track loader or other construction vehicle) which may be designed to enhance a resistance to wear of the track, including a resistance to cracking of elastomeric material of the track and a resistance to delamination of the elastomeric material of the track from cores at least partially embedded in the elastomeric material of the track.

Abstract: A track for traction of a vehicle (e.g., a snowmobile), in which the track is studded, i.e., comprises studs, to enhance its traction, including to optimize acceleration, control, and/or braking of the vehicle, such as, for example, by increasing engagement of the studs with a ground on which the vehicle travels (e.g., increasing their number and/or exposure) and/or improving retention of the studs in the track (e.g., better orienting and/or anchoring them), while being lightweight, reducing noise, and/or withstanding high speeds.

Abstract: A vehicle comprising wheels having tires can be monitored to obtain information regarding the vehicle, including information regarding the wheels, such as an indication of a physical state of a tire and/or other component of the wheel based on at least 3D recognition and/or 2D recognition of image data of the tire and/or other wheel component.

Abstract: A track for traction of a vehicle (e.g., a snowmobile, an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) etc.). The track being movable around a track-engaging assembly comprising a drive wheel to drive the track. In one embodiment, the track comprising: a carcass comprising a ground-engaging outer surface for engaging the ground and an inner surface opposite to the ground-engaging outer surface; and a plurality of traction projections projecting from the ground-engaging outer surface; wherein: a thickness of the carcass from the ground-engaging outer surface to the inner surface is no more than 0.20 inches; and a ratio of a widthwise rigidity of the carcass over a longitudinal rigidity of the carcass is at least 1.5.

Abstract: An endless track for traction of an off-road vehicle, such as an agricultural vehicle, an industrial vehicle (e.g., a construction vehicle) or a military vehicle, is provided. The endless track comprises an elastomeric belt-shaped body comprising an inner surface for facing wheels of the vehicle and a ground-engaging outer surface for engaging the ground. The endless track also comprises a plurality of elastomeric lugs, such as drive/guide lugs projecting from the inner surface and/or traction lugs projecting from the ground-engaging outer surface. An elastomeric lug may have a material composition defining an arrangement of zones of different materials which comprises a plurality of zones of different elastomeric materials. The elastomeric lug may exhibit a desired variation of a material property (e.g., a modulus of elasticity) across the arrangement of zones of different materials. A zone of the elastomeric lug may have a dedicated function, such as a sacrificial zone or a wear indicator zone.

Abstract: An endless track for traction of an off-road vehicle, such as an agricultural vehicle, an industrial vehicle (e.g., a construction vehicle) or a military vehicle, is provided. The endless track a plurality of elastomeric lugs, such as drive/guide lugs projecting from the inner surface and/or traction lugs projecting from the ground-engaging outer surface. An elastomeric lug may have a material composition defining an arrangement of zones of different materials which comprises a plurality of zones of different elastomeric materials, may exhibit a desired variation of a material property (e.g., across the arrangement of zones of different materials. A zone of the elastomeric lug may have a dedicated function, such as a sacrificial zone or a wear indicator zone. An elastomeric drive lug may comprise an uneven drive surface, such as an angled or curved surface, for engaging a drive member of a drive wheel of the vehicle.

Abstract: A track system of a vehicle can be monitored (e.g., during operation of the vehicle) to obtain information about the track system which can be used for various purposes, such as, for example, to convey the information about the track system to a user (e.g., an operator of the vehicle) and/or to control the vehicle, for instance, by controlling a speed of the vehicle depending on a state (e.g., a temperature and/or one or more other physical characteristics) of the track system. This may be useful, for example, to gain knowledge about a track of the track system, to help prevent rapid wear or other deterioration of the track of the track system (e.g., blowout), and/or to adapt how fast or slow the vehicle moves in order to protect the track of the track system while permitting the speed of the vehicle to be greater over short periods (e.g., when travelling on or crossing roads or other particular areas).

Abstract: A track system for traction of a vehicle (e.g., an all-terrain vehicle (ATV), an agricultural vehicle, etc.) may be designed (e.g., may comprise non-pneumatic tires) to enhance its use or performance and/or that of the vehicle such as, for example, by being lightweight and/or by better handling loads, including, for instance, those resulting from track tension within the track system and/or from unevenness or other aspects of the ground, including encounters (e.g., impacts) with obstacles on the ground (e.g., rocks, portions of trees, debris, bumps, abrupt changes in ground level, etc.). The track system may comprise tension-based non-pneumatic tires.

Abstract: A resistance to wear, “edge-cutting” or other deterioration of a track for a vehicle and/or other aspects of the track may be enhanced, including by enhancing internal reinforcements (e.g., cores) of the track, such as by providing certain flexibility characteristics to these internal reinforcements of the track, and/or by monitoring the track and controlling the vehicle, notifying a user, etc.

Abstract: A wheel for a vehicle in which the wheel comprises a non-pneumatic tire that may be designed for robust, long-lasting performance in challenging conditions, including by using a process to make the non-pneumatic tire that may be specified such that a material of the non-pneumatic tire retains most or all of its inherent capabilities. For example, an annular beam and an annular support of the non-pneumatic tire may be injection molded together from elastomeric material flowing first where at least part of the annular beam is before flowing where at least part of the annular support is (e.g., using a molding apparatus that comprises a mold including a mold cavity and outer gating to inject thermoplastic material at an outer part of the mold into the mold cavity adjacent to where the annular beam is to be formed).

Abstract: A standard component of a vehicle equippable with a plurality of wheels or a plurality of track systems for engaging the ground, such as an axle housing or a frame of the vehicle, comprises a connector dedicated to connecting a given one of the track systems to the vehicle and provided during original manufacturing of the standard component of the vehicle. This may facilitate installation of the track systems on the vehicle.

Abstract: A track system for traction of a vehicle (e.g., a compact track loader or other construction vehicle) which may be designed to improve ride quality (e.g., reduce vibrations) for an operator and/or enhance other aspects of its performance or that of the vehicle. For example, a track of the track system may be frictionally driven and without transversal rigid parts (e.g., metallic cores). Also, power generation and transmission functions may be implemented by the track system. For instance, a motor and a transmission may be at least mostly contained within the track system.