Abstract: Mounting tabs, kits and methods of using the mounting tabs where none previously existed or for replacing/repairing broken mounting tabs are disclosed. For example, the mounting tabs, kits and methods disclosed herein are well suited for the repair of high value components, including automotive components.

Abstract: A device 1 for use with a continuous track 3 of a tracked vehicle to enhance the traction of the vehicle. The device 1 has an elongate body 5 having a ground contacting surface 6 and a releasable bracket 7 for releasably securing the elongate body 5 to the continuous track 3. The releasable bracket 7 has a bracket body 11, a first clamping member 13, a second clamping member 15 extending at an angle relative to the first clamping member, and a fastener 17. The bracket is arranged such that fastening the fastener 17 causes the second clamping member 15 to draw the first clamping member 13 towards the elongate body 5 to releasably secure the elongate body 5 to the continuous track 3. The device has one or more ground engaging features 39. A kit of parts is also described.

Abstract: A master link for a chain is disclosed. The master link may have a first half link member, a second half link member, and a pin joining the first and second half link members. The master link may also have a shoe fixedly connected to the first half link member at a first tapered protrusion and fixedly connected to the second half link member at a second tapered protrusion.

Abstract: An endless track comprising a plurality of links which are releasably, rotatably coupled together to form an endless track, and wherein each of the links has a male linking end, an opposite female linking end, and an outwardly facing surface, and wherein the male linking end of a first link releasably couples and decouples from the female linking end of an adjacent second link when the angular relationship between the first and second links as measured between the outwardly facing surfaces thereof lies in a range of greater than about 45 degrees to less than about 110 degrees, and wherein the first and second links freely rotate one relative to the other when the angular relationship between the first and second links lies in a range of greater than about 110 degrees to less than about 270 degrees.

Abstract: The object of the invention is to provide a crawler shoe wherein a shoe member is simply and conveniently attached, and members employed are prevented from loosening, without changing the basic structure of shoe plate main body even when not being constructed very accurately. The structure of the crawler shoe having shoe plates, to which shoe members having rubber pads are attached on ground contacting surfaces of the shoe plates, the shoe plates being connected with each other by connecting links on the shoe plates with coupling pins in an endless form is characterized by containing hook parts formed at first ends of the shoe members and configured to be engaged with first side parts the shoe plates, side plates provided on the second ends of the shoe members for retaining the second side parts of the shoe plates, and retaining members provided on the side plates for holding and fixing the second side parts of the shoe plates.

Abstract: The object of the invention is to provide a crawler shoe wherein a shoe member is simply and conveniently attached, and members employed are prevented from loosening, without changing the basic structure of shoe plate main body even when not being constructed very accurately. The structure of the crawler shoe having shoe plates, to which shoe members having rubber pads are attached on ground contacting surfaces of the shoe plates, the shoe plates being connected with each other by connecting links on the shoe plates with coupling pins in an endless form is characterized by containing hook parts formed at first ends of the shoe members and configured to be engaged with first side parts the shoe plates, side plates provided on the second ends of the shoe members for retaining the second side parts of the shoe plates, and retaining members provided on the side plates for holding and fixing the second side parts of the shoe plates.

Abstract: Fitting and exchanging operations are easily performed without using bolts. In a rubber pad 2 to be equipped to an iron crawler belt 1, a vulcanized rubber material 6 is adhered to a second surface of a flat metal core 5 having a first hook 7 and second hook 8 formed at opposite ends of the metal core 5. The length of the second hook 8 is longer than that of the first hook 7, and the length of concavity 9 formed on a first surface of the metal core 5 opposite the longer second hook 8 is no more than one fifth of the length of the metal core 5 in the cross direction of the iron crawler belt.

Abstract: A rubber pad comprises a support plate having substantially the same shape as an outer surface of an iron shoe plate provided on its outer surface with lugs, a rubber block vulcanized and adhered to the support plate, wherein the support plate is provided with a bolt or a female member fixed to at least one side face of the support plate, a hook member fixed to the support plate at a position opposite to the bolt or female member. Further, the rubber pad is provided with a fastening member securing the rubber pad to the iron shoe plate through another female member or bolt.

Abstract: In the case of a connector endless track with travelling pad, the invention aims to guarantee a long service life for the travelling pads (1). The load-bearing surface of the travelling pad (1) on the carriageway is reduced by the engagement of a tooth (25) of a drive ring (26) into a tube body (5) of the connector endless track. In order to provide a compensation effect here the travelling pad (1) is extended in a direction towards the opening (3) and covers at least a portion (2) of the surface region of the opening (3) for the engagement of a drive ring (26).

Abstract: An endless belt design for endless track assemblies for use upon off-road vehicles, the belt assembly comprising an elastomeric belt reinforced by embedded fibers, a substantial portion of these fibers being embedded at an angle to the longitudinal direction of the belt especially in the area of the cleat mounting holes, so that the holes are restrained from elongation under shearing load from the mounting bolts by longitudinal components of tension in the biased or angled fabric strands.