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More Durable Tracks for Heavy VehiclesTie bars instead of threaded fasteners make track throwing less likely. Proposed undercarriage for tank or bulldozer has flanged edges to prevent rocks and other road debris from getting caught in track drive and damaging or casting off track. Improved track has no threaded fasteners to be loosened by road shock and vibration. Continuous chain of floating guide bars articulated at web junctions. Pins replace bolted connections. Guide bars and flanges on vehicle keep out stones.
Document ID
19870000036
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Other - NASA Tech Brief
Authors
Collins, Earl R., Jr.
(Caltech)
Date Acquired
August 13, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1987
Publication Information
Publication: NASA Tech Briefs
Volume: 11
Issue: 1
ISSN: 0145-319X
Subject Category
Machinery
Report/Patent Number
NPO-16478
Accession Number
87B10036
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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