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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 11, 2003
Filed:
Jun. 07, 2000
Daniel Benoît, Québec, CA;
Mark Delisle, Québec, CA;
Stéphane Gauthier, Québec, CA;
Gilles Soucy, Québec, CA;
Soucy International Inc., , CA;
Abstract
The device ( ) is used for temporarily repairing a ruptured or otherwise damaged rubber-band track ( ) of a vehicle and allow the vehicle to proceed on its own to the nearest maintenance site or to a convenient location where replacement or permanent repair of the track ( ) can be undertaken. A method for temporarily repairing a damaged rubber-band track ( ) is also disclosed. The device ( ) comprises a plurality of spaced-apart and parallel support members ( ), each being transversely disposed on the exterior side ( ) of the track ( ). A plurality of linking members ( ) is extending between corresponding ends of two adjacent support members ( ) and are pivotally connected to each adjacent linking member ( ). A plurality of track retention members ( ) maintain the device ( ) on the track ( ). Damaged portions of the track ( ) are also positively secured to the device ( ) by fasteners or the like to prevent them from moving. The present invention allows a track ( ) to be temporarily repaired even if one or a few sections are missing. If necessary, more than one device ( ) can be installed on the same track ( ).