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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 30, 2019
Filed:
Mar. 09, 2017
Camso Inc., Magog, CA;
Jeremie Zuchoski, Sherbrooke, CA;
Alain Lussier, St-Francois-Xavier-de-Brompton, CA;
Patrice Boily, St-Catherine-de-Hatley, CA;
Francois Leblanc, Magog, CA;
Camso Inc., Magog, QC, CA;
Abstract
A track assembly for traction of a tracked vehicle, such as an agricultural vehicle, an industrial vehicle (e.g., a construction vehicle) or a military vehicle, is provided. The track assembly comprises a plurality of wheels which comprises a drive wheel and a plurality of roller wheels, as well as an elastomeric endless track disposed around the plurality of wheels for engaging the ground. A roller wheel may comprise a wheel body and a covering on the wheel body. The covering may comprise a lateral portion dimensioned to contact a drive/guide lug of the track. The roller wheels and the track may implement a self-alignment system of the track assembly. The track assembly may comprise a cooling system for transferring heat away from a roller wheel. The track assembly may comprise a lateral motion mechanism allowing a roller wheel to move widthwise in response to a side load.