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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 11, 1986
Filed:
Feb. 01, 1984
Hidekatsu Aoki, Hirakata, JP;
Masami Hashimoto, Hirakata, JP;
Kabushiki Kaisha Komatsu Seisakusho, Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
A drive mechanism for a track-type vehicle has a mechanism for providing selective and facilitated assembly and disassembly thereof. The drive mechanism comprises a first housing which houses a steering clutch and brake assembly and defines a first annular flange, a second housing which houses a final drive assembly and defines a second annular flange engaging with the first annular flange through a movable annular sleeve, a freely connectable and disconnectable connecting shaft mounted between the steering clutch and brake assembly and the final drive assembly, and a connecting and disconnecting mechanism for the connecting shaft.