Abstract: A ground-engaging track shoe includes a shoe plate having link-side fixturing surfaces and ground-side fixturing surfaces. The link-side fixturing surfaces and the ground-side fixturing surfaces are raised in profile relative to a link-facing surface and a ground-facing surface, respectively. The fixturing surfaces enable a fixture to clamp the track shoe for support during processing, enabling improvements in maintaining portions of the track shoe flat and reducing part to part variation.

Abstract: An insert element structure of a track rubber pad, which is connected to a track shoe plate of a caterpillar vehicle by at least one screw member, the insert element structure of the track rubber pad includes a rubber pad, at least one insert element, and at least two fasteners. The rubber pad is detachably connected to the track shoe plate. Each of two ends of the at least one insert element includes at least one hole, wherein the at least one insert element is cladded in the at least one projection of the rubber pad. Each of the at least two fasteners is passed through and disposed in each of the holes of the at least one insert element, wherein each of the at least two fasteners includes an abutting portion, an opening portion and a threaded portion.

Abstract: In some examples, a shoe pad for a grouser of a vehicle track defines a slot configured to receive a bracket that is configured to attach the shoe pad to a grouser. For example, a first arm of a bracket may be inserted into the slot and a second arm of the bracket may be configured to contact an interior side of a grouser of a vehicle track to attach the shoe pad to the grouser. In some examples, the shoe pad and the bracket may be held to the grouser with the aid of a bolt, which bolt may not extend through the grouser, but, rather, may merely engage with an exterior side of the grouser. In this way, the shoe pad may be able to be attached to a grouser without requiring one or more holes to be present in the grouser, while still providing a relatively tight fit with the grouser the shoe pad is configured to cover.

Abstract: An endless track for a track assembly providing traction to a work vehicle (e.g., an agricultural vehicle, a construction vehicle, etc.). The endless track comprises an elastomeric carcass having an inner side for facing wheels of the work vehicle and a ground-engaging outer side for engaging the ground. The endless track has a lug replacement capability to facilitate replacement of one or more drive/guide lugs on the inner side and/or one or more traction lugs on the ground-engaging outer side or portions of these lugs.

Abstract: This specification describes unmanned ground vehicle track systems. In some examples, an unmanned ground vehicle includes a frame having right and left sides and right and left track assemblies, each track assembly being coupled to a corresponding side of the frame in parallel with the other track assembly. Each track assembly includes a drive pulley coupled to the corresponding side of the frame and a track including a continuous flexible belt supported by the drive pulley. The track includes an interior surface engaged with the drive pulley and an exterior surface opposite the interior surface, and the exterior surface of the track includes a plurality of flexible bristles. The unmanned ground vehicle includes one or more drive motors configured to drive the drive pulleys of the right and left track assemblies.

Abstract: A crawler track shoe core metal is plate shaped and is clamped and fixed by a fixing member to a moving link provided at a travelling body. The crawler track shoe core metal includes a cutout portion, a through-hole, and a raised portion. The cutout portion is formed indented in a face at the moving link side. The through-hole pierces through inside the cutout portion in a plate thickness direction and is inserted with the fixing member. The raised portion projects out from a through-hole peripheral edge of the cutout portion toward the moving link side, and has a projecting end with a height that does not reach the face at the moving link side.

Abstract: Disclosed is a lower track for mounting rubber pads on a track shoe to be attachable and detachable after assembling a steel plate which is adhered with divisionally formed rubber pads as a single unit without additionally perforating coupling through-holes in the track shoe when the rubber pad which forms the lower track and the track shoe which is formed of a metal material are coupled.

Abstract: An improved track shoe assembly for a continuous track vehicle. The track shoe assembly comprises a pin which is rotatable relative to a shoe of the track shoe assembly. The track shoe assembly comprises an elastomeric tube through which the pin extends, the elastomeric tube being rotatable with respect to one of the pin and the shoe and being fixed with respect to the other of the pin and the shoe.

Abstract: A replaceable wear pad apparatus for a crawler track of a construction machine includes an elongated reinforcing element having first and second sides. The reinforcing element includes first and second holes disposed therethrough and includes first and second polygonal cross section sockets defined therein on the first side of the reinforcing element co-axial with the first and second holes, respectively, each socket including a socket floor and multiple sides. First and second polygonal cross section nuts are received in the first and second sockets, each nut having a threaded bore co-axial with one of the holes. A wear pad is molded from a wear pad material, the reinforcing element and the nuts being embedded in the molded wear pad material so that the wear pad material holds the nuts in place within the sockets.

Abstract: A replaceable track pad for use on a track chain of a crawler-type tracked machine reduces damage to a travel surface while providing traction and support to the tracked machine. The replaceable track pad includes a tread supported by a backing plate. The replaceable track pad may be mounted to a track link on a track chain using a mounting plate, forming a track pad mounting assembly. The mounting plate includes a substantially flat mounting surface. A worn or damaged track pad may be removed from the track chain without removing the mounting plate. The worn track pad can be refurbished by removing the worn tread material from the backing plate and attaching a new tread to the backing plate.

Abstract: The present invention is directed generally to track segments for track vehicles and, more specifically, to a track segment having an ethylene propylene diene monomer (EP(D)M) rubber based backer, and a method of making. In one embodiment, the track segment includes an EP(D)M rubber based backer including a rubber compound having 100 phr EP(D)M rubber wherein the diene component is optionally present, a peroxide curing agent, and one or more acrylic and/or methacrylic coagents. The track segment further includes a track pad and a track body. The track pad and backer cooperate with the track body to define the track segment for use in a track for a track vehicle. The EP(D)M rubber based compound provides a desirable balance of low heat build-up under heavy dynamic cyclic compression conditions, and also has a desirable load carrying capability, high heat resistance, and good cut/tear strength in hot climates.

Abstract: A replaceable wear pad for a crawler track of a tracked vehicle includes base plates for fastening thereto wear pads in a detachable manner, the wear pad includes a tread and a bottom side lying opposite to the tread and facing the base plate, the wear pad containing at least one reinforcing element, and the reinforcing element being molded-in by the wear pad material, the reinforcing element includes at least two holes and the wear pad includes cavities that run coaxially to the holes of the reinforcing element and, coming from the bottom side, end above the reinforcing element and at a distance to the same with the cavities serving the purpose of accommodating fastening devices which are fastened to the reinforcing element of the wear pad.

Abstract: Track shoe assembly for a tracked vehicle, comprising a) a track shoe member with a chassis assembly having a pair of tubular housings (80) connected by a spaced web-portion, b) a replaceable rubber pad (9) with a curved sheet metal (13) having rims to hold the rubber pad rigidly and precisely in position, and c) an end connector (26) having a pair of bush holes (267) which accept an end of a track shoe pin (60) extending through a tubular housing, thus connecting adjacent track shoe members at either side in a pivotally flexible track. The chassis (9) also has a guide member (91) which is located on one a sleeve holding a housing and has a shape tapering towards its top end.

Abstract: A track shoe fastened on a chain of the caterpillar vehicle includes a body and a buffer block. The body includes an first surface adjacent to the chain, a second surface opposite to the first surface, a third surface, a fourth surface opposite to the third surface, a groove defined on the second surface and through the third surface and the fourth surface, and the holes defined through the first surface and the second surface to communicate with the groove. The buffer block includes an embedded portion capable of being embedded within the groove of the body, and multiple lock holes defined through the buffer block to respectively communicate with the holes of the body. The buffer block is secured on the body through the embedment between the embedded portion and the groove, and secured on the chain by the fastening members within the holes and the lock holes.

Abstract: Tank treads, brake linings, rifles stocks, and other devices requiring the bonding of metal to rubber, epoxy, or plastic, with a layer of metal foam interposed between the metal and the rubber or plastic.

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: A crawler pad to be mounted on the tread board of a crawler track shoe includes an elastic pad body (1) and a metal core (2) buried in the elastic pad body (1). The metal core (2) includes a locking member (4) movably inlaid therein, a fixed hook (6) rigidly secured to its one end, and a detachable hook (5) detachably secured to its other end. The locking member (4) and the detachable hook (5) have ratchet teeth (4a), (5a) on their mutual surfaces which are inclined to permit the detachable hook (5) to slide in its inserting direction and intermesh with one another in its withdrawing direction, thereby allowing the detachable hook (5) to be locked. The detachable hook (5) has preferably a groove (5b) for inserting a releasing pin (9) on its surface where the ratchet teeth are formed. The releasing pin (9) is operable to unlock intermeshing between the ratchet teeth of the locking member and the detachable hook (5).

Abstract: With the objective of providing an elastic crawler shoe capable of securing desired ground contact pressure on an icy road or a pressed snow road, thereby preventing a skid, a ground contact face of an elastic body which is bonded to a core bar so as to cover the core bar has grooves, and a central ground contact face in a longitudinal direction of the elastic crawler shoe is provided with stepped parts relative to end portions thereof so as to be protrusively stepped.

Abstract: A replaceable tire gripping system for endless track for extending the useful life and operation of an endless track with grouser members. The inventive device includes a grouser bar having a first side and a second side, a pair of side walls attached to opposing ends of the grouser bar, a plurality of openings within the grouser bar, a plurality of grip members positionable within the plurality of openings with a portion exposed through the second side of the grouser bar, and a wear plate attached to the first side of the grouser bar for retaining the grip members within the openings. The openings and the grip members are preferably tapered for allowing the broad end of the grip members to be substantially flush with the first side and the wear plate.

Abstract: With the objective of providing an elastic crawler shoe which is capable of discharging snow which gets into a space between crawler belt links before a packing phenomenon occurs, a projection which is made of an elastic material is provided so as to protrude into the space which is enclosed by the right and left crawler belt links and front and rear connecting pins.

Abstract: Tank treads, brake linings, rifles stocks, and other devices requiring the bonding of metal to rubber, epoxy, or plastic, with a layer of metal foam interposed between the metal and the rubber or plastic.

Abstract: A shoe for an endless track has an internal frame with an elastomeric coating. The frame includes tubular supports to receive a pivot pin for interconnection of adjacent shoes. The pin is located within the tubular supports by elastomeric bushings that accommodate relative pivotal movement by torsional deflection.

Abstract: A segment structure mounted on a wheel or an endless rubber track for increasing the driving force of off-road vehicles, civil engineering machines or construction machines is disclosed. A segment of a rubber elastic material mounted on the outer periphery of the wheels or the endless rubber track includes a bottom section adapted to be in contact with the wheel or the endless rubber track, a hollow section formed in the segment along the width of the wheel or the endless rubber track, and a stopper erected into the hollow section from the bottom section. The inner surface of the hollow section and the stopper are kept out of contact with each other under a static load.

Abstract: The soft bottom track assembly of the present invention includes inner pad assemblies, side plate assemblies, and link and cross bolt assemblies. An inner pad assembly includes a multiplicity of longitudinally arranged pads, hingedly attached one to the next, each having an upper iron casting with a rubber/urethane material bonded thereto. The pads are arranged in rows, with each row staggered from each adjacent row so that there are always pads in contact with the surface on which the track is riding. A raised area on the cast iron backing provides traction between the tire and the track assembly. Each pad includes holes for hinged attachment to adjacent pads, also permitting adjustment of the size of the track length, depending on the hole arrangement selected during track assembly installation.

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: A crawler block rubber pad for a crawler which has an endless path of movement and which is used for a vehicle. Links are axially supported and connected by pins in an endless shape, and crawler blocks are attached to outer surfaces of the links. In the crawler block rubber pad, a rubber pad is formed integrally, by vulcanization and adhesion, to an outer side surface of a crawler block and to end portions of the crawler block as seen from a longitudinal direction of the links. Preferably, the rubber pad is vulcanized and adhered to both end portions of the crawler block in the longitudinal direction of the links.Even if a small stone or the like becomes caught in a space between crawler blocks which space widens when the crawler is trained around an idler or the like, because a thickness of rubber material is provided so as to be larger than a radius of a small stone, no unwanted force is applied to the pins and the links.

Abstract: The present invention is an elastic-bodied crawler plate and crawler band which have a service life substantially equal to that of an integral rubber crawler band and are convenient to replace at the time when damaged or the like. To this end, an elastic-bodied crawler plate (10) integrally formed by embedding a core body (2) in an elastic body (1), is constructed so that a side surface in a longitudinal direction of a link is defined by an inversely-warped initial contact surface (1d) which extends from a link mounting surface side to a ground contacting surface side, and a subsequent contact surface (1e), which connects an end of the ground contacting surface side of the inversely-warped initial contact surface (1d) and an end of a ground surface (11). Further, an endless crawler band (100) is connected so as to provide a specified space (e) between rectangular parallelepiped elastic bodies (1A) of adjacent elastic-bodied crawler plates (10a, 10b).

Abstract: A road surface protection cover for covering the metal blade of a crawler track shoe. The cover comprises a main body (1) and a pair of fixtures 3 and 4 to be fixed on the left and right ends of the main body of the cover. In the interior of the main body 2 of the cover, there are embedded steel pipes 7 and 8 on the sides of fixture 3 and 4, there are side boards 3a, 3b and 4a, 4b, there are female screw threads 7a, 7b and 8a, 8b in the pipes 7 and 8. Through these bolts 9, 10 and 11,12 penetrate holes 3a, 3b and 4a, 4b for screwing purpose. On the faces of the ends there are depression 3e, 3f and 4e, 4f to conceal the best threads. In addition, the side boards 3c and 4c have their interior faces 3g and 4g formed in taper shape.

Abstract: A positive drive endless rubber belted track is adapted to be attached to track links of an endless track link assembly. The particular construction of the core and grousers of the belted track permit the rubber belted track to stretch as it passes over the driving mechanism and idler of the machine.

Abstract: A crawler block rubber pad for a crawler which has an endless path of movement and which is used for a vehicle. Links are axially supported and connected by pins in an endless shape, and crawler blocks are attached to outer surfaces of the links. In the crawler block rubber pad, a rubber pad is formed integrally, by vulcanization and adhesion, to an outer side surface of a crawler block and to end portions of the crawler block as seen from a longitudinal direction of the links. Preferably, the rubber pad is vulcanized and adhered to both end portions of the crawler block in the longitudinal direction of the links. Even if a small stone or the like becomes caught in a space between crawler blocks which space widens when the crawler is trained around an idler or the like, because a thickness of rubber material is provided so as to be larger than a radius of a small stone, no unwanted force is applied to the pins and the links.

Abstract: A crawler pad to be mounted on a tread surface of a crawler plate forming a crawler for forming an elastic tread for protecting a road surface, comprises an elastic member forming the tread of the crawler pad, a reinforcement supporting the elastic member, a fixed hook member integrally formed with the reinforcement for engaging with one edge of the crawler plate, a detachable hook member detachably secured at the other end of the reinforcement for engaging with the other edge of the crawler plate, and a fastening member for firmly securing the detachable hook to the other end of the reinforcement, the fastening member having an outer end placed at an inwardly shifted position relative to the outer end portion of the detachable hook member.