公开(公告)号：US08955925B2

公开(公告)日：2015-02-17

申请号：US13070579

申请日：2011-03-24

申请人： Robert Bessette ,  Robert Handfield

发明人： Robert Bessette ,  Robert Handfield

IPC分类号： B62D55/00 ,  B62D55/14 ,  B62D55/24 ,  B62D55/084 ,  B62D55/108 ,  B60G3/20

CPC分类号： B62D55/14 ,  B60G3/20 ,  B60G2204/30 ,  B60G2300/32 ,  B62D55/084 ,  B62D55/108 ,  B62D55/24

摘要： The present invention generally provides a wheel replacing traction assembly which uses, for propulsion, a longitudinally extending traction band disposed around and cooperating with a sprocket wheel, a supporting structure, and idler and/or road wheels. The supporting structure of the traction assembly comprises an independent suspension generally replacing the suspension of the vehicle. In use, the suspension of the vehicle is replaced by a rigid member that can be adjustable in length in a further embodiment. The presence of a suspension in the supporting structure of the traction assembly decreases its unsprung mass.

摘要翻译： 本发明通常提供一种车轮更换牵引组件，其用于推进，设置在链轮，支撑结构以及惰轮和/或车轮周围并配合的纵向延伸的牵引带。 牵引组件的支撑结构包括通常代替车辆悬架的独立悬架。 在使用中，车辆的悬架由另一实施例中的长度可调节的刚性构件代替。 在牵引组件的支撑结构中悬架的存在减少其非簧载质量。

公开(公告)号：US08056656B2

公开(公告)日：2011-11-15

申请号：US12964138

申请日：2010-12-09

申请人： André Todd ,  Robert Handfield ,  Robert Bessette ,  Chad Olson

发明人： André Todd ,  Robert Handfield ,  Robert Bessette ,  Chad Olson

IPC分类号： B62D55/00 ,  F16F3/02 ,  F16F1/14

CPC分类号： B62D55/04 ,  B62D55/065 ,  B62D55/12 ,  B62D55/30

摘要： This invention relates to a traction assembly for a vehicle which uses an endless traction band and a plurality of wheels for propulsion. More particularly, the traction assembly comprises a sprocket wheel which has a different size and number of sprocket teeth depending on whether the traction kit replaces the front wheels or the rear wheels of the vehicle. The sprocket wheel of the traction kit can also be configured such that its sprocket teeth are laterally offset. The traction kit can also comprise an anti-torque system that prevent physical contact between the traction kit and the vehicle and that can bias the position of the traction kit in order to improve the steering performance. Finally, the traction assembly can comprise a pivotable extension which lengthens the traction assembly and improves its traction capabilities.

摘要翻译： 本发明涉及一种用于车辆的牵引组件，其使用环形牵引带和用于推进的多个车轮。 更具体地，牵引组件包括链轮，其具有不同尺寸和数量的链轮齿，这取决于牵引套件是否替换车辆的前轮或后轮。 牵引套件的链轮也可以被构造成使得其链轮齿横向偏移。 牵引套件还可以包括防扭矩系统，其防止牵引套件和车辆之间的物理接触并且可以偏置牵引套件的位置，以便改善转向性能。 最后，牵引组件可包括可枢转的延伸部，其延长牵引组件并改善其牵引能力。

公开(公告)号：US08419041B2

公开(公告)日：2013-04-16

申请号：US13043041

申请日：2011-03-08

申请人： Robert Bessette ,  Robert Handfield

发明人： Robert Bessette ,  Robert Handfield

IPC分类号： B60D1/155

CPC分类号： B60D1/52 ,  B60D1/06 ,  B60D1/241

摘要： A hitch, which can be rigidly yet removably attached to a vehicle-mounted sleeve, comprises a longitudinally extending member which is configured to slide into the sleeve and which locks therewith with a transverse locking device in a conventional manner. The member is divided into two sections along a plane which is inclined with respect to the longitudinal axis of the member. The sections are connected together by a bolt threading into one section while being operable from the outside of the other section. Due to the inclined plane separating both sections, tightening of the bolt causes the sections to slide in opposite directions within the sleeve until they abut and press on opposite inner walls of the sleeve, thereby eliminating play between the member and sleeve. The hitch is conceived such to prevent a user to drive without the locking device in place.

摘要翻译： 可以刚性地可拆卸地连接到车载套筒上的搭接件包括纵向延伸的构件，该构件被构造成滑动到套筒中，并以常规方式用横向锁定装置与其锁定。 构件沿着相对于构件的纵向轴线倾斜的平面被分成两部分。 这些部分通过螺栓螺纹连接在一起，同时可以从另一部分的外部操作。 由于倾斜的平面分隔两个部分，螺栓的紧固使得部分在套筒内沿相反的方向滑动，直到它们抵靠并压在套筒的相对的内壁上，从而消除了部件和套筒之间的间隙。 构想是为了防止用户在没有锁定装置的情况下驾驶。

公开(公告)号：US20110079980A1

公开(公告)日：2011-04-07

申请号：US12964138

申请日：2010-12-09

申请人： André Todd ,  Robert Handfield ,  Robert Bessette ,  Chad Olson

发明人： André Todd ,  Robert Handfield ,  Robert Bessette ,  Chad Olson

IPC分类号： B60G11/52 ,  B60G11/00

CPC分类号： B62D55/04 ,  B62D55/065 ,  B62D55/12 ,  B62D55/30

摘要： This invention relates to a traction assembly for a vehicle which uses an endless traction band and a plurality of wheels for propulsion. More particularly, the traction assembly comprises a sprocket wheel which has a different size and number of sprocket teeth depending on whether the traction kit replaces the front wheels or the rear wheels of the vehicle. The sprocket wheel of the traction kit can also be configured such that its sprocket teeth are laterally offset. The traction kit can also comprise an anti-torque system that prevent physical contact between the traction kit and the vehicle and that can bias the position of the traction kit in order to improve the steering performance. Finally, the traction assembly can comprise a pivotable extension which lengthens the traction assembly and improves its traction capabilities.

摘要翻译： 本发明涉及一种用于车辆的牵引组件，其使用环形牵引带和用于推进的多个车轮。 更具体地，牵引组件包括链轮，其具有不同尺寸和数量的链轮齿，这取决于牵引套件是否替换车辆的前轮或后轮。 牵引套件的链轮也可以被构造成使得其链轮齿横向偏移。 牵引套件还可以包括防扭矩系统，其防止牵引套件和车辆之间的物理接触，并且可以偏置牵引套件的位置，以便改善转向性能。 最后，牵引组件可包括可枢转的延伸部，其延长牵引组件并改善其牵引能力。

公开(公告)号：US07870914B2

公开(公告)日：2011-01-18

申请号：US11626116

申请日：2007-01-23

申请人： André Todd ,  Robert Handfield ,  Robert Bessette ,  Chad Olson

发明人： André Todd ,  Robert Handfield ,  Robert Bessette ,  Chad Olson

IPC分类号： B62D55/065

CPC分类号： B62D55/04 ,  B62D55/065 ,  B62D55/12 ,  B62D55/30

摘要： This invention relates to a traction assembly for a vehicle which uses an endless traction band and a plurality of wheels for propulsion. More particularly, the traction assembly comprises a sprocket wheel which has a different size and number of sprocket teeth depending on whether the traction kit replaces the front wheels or the rear wheels of the vehicle. The sprocket wheel of the traction kit can also be configured such that its sprocket teeth are laterally offset. The traction kit can also comprise an anti-torque system that prevent physical contact between the traction kit and the vehicle and that can bias the position of the traction kit in order to improve the steering performance. Finally, the traction assembly can comprise a pivotable extension which lengthens the traction assembly and improves its traction capabilities.

摘要翻译： 本发明涉及一种用于车辆的牵引组件，其使用环形牵引带和用于推进的多个车轮。 更具体地，牵引组件包括链轮，其具有不同尺寸和数量的链轮齿，这取决于牵引套件是否替换车辆的前轮或后轮。 牵引套件的链轮也可以被构造成使得其链轮齿横向偏移。 牵引套件还可以包括防扭矩系统，其防止牵引套件和车辆之间的物理接触并且可以偏置牵引套件的位置，以便改善转向性能。 最后，牵引组件可包括可枢转的延伸部，其延长牵引组件并改善其牵引能力。

公开(公告)号：US20070169968A1

公开(公告)日：2007-07-26

申请号：US11626116

申请日：2007-01-23

申请人： Andre Todd ,  Robert Handfield ,  Robert Bessette ,  Chad Olson

发明人： Andre Todd ,  Robert Handfield ,  Robert Bessette ,  Chad Olson

IPC分类号： B62D55/00

CPC分类号： B62D55/04 ,  B62D55/065 ,  B62D55/12 ,  B62D55/30

摘要： This invention relates to a traction assembly for a vehicle which uses an endless traction band and a plurality of wheels for propulsion. More particularly, the traction assembly comprises a sprocket wheel which has a different size and number of sprocket teeth depending on whether the traction kit replaces the front wheels or the rear wheels of the vehicle. The sprocket wheel of the traction kit can also be configured such that its sprocket teeth are laterally offset. The traction kit can also comprise an anti-torque system that prevent physical contact between the traction kit and the vehicle and that can bias the position of the traction kit in order to improve the steering performance. Finally, the traction assembly can comprise a pivotable extension which lengthens the traction assembly and improves its traction capabilities.

摘要翻译： 本发明涉及一种用于车辆的牵引组件，其使用环形牵引带和用于推进的多个车轮。 更具体地，牵引组件包括链轮，其具有不同尺寸和数量的链轮齿，这取决于牵引套件是否替换车辆的前轮或后轮。 牵引套件的链轮也可以被构造成使得其链轮齿横向偏移。 牵引套件还可以包括防扭矩系统，其防止牵引套件和车辆之间的物理接触并且可以偏置牵引套件的位置，以便改善转向性能。 最后，牵引组件可包括可枢转的延伸部，其延长牵引组件并改善其牵引能力。

公开(公告)号：US08632138B2

公开(公告)日：2014-01-21

申请号：US13095106

申请日：2011-04-27

申请人： Robert Bessette

发明人： Robert Bessette

IPC分类号： B62D55/084

CPC分类号： B62D55/04 ,  B62D55/084 ,  B62D55/14

摘要： A traction assembly for replacing a wheel on a vehicle is disclosed. The traction assembly uses a traction band disposed about a sprocket wheel, idler wheels and road wheels for propulsion. The idler wheels and road wheels are pivotally mounted to a support frame which is coupled to the sprocket wheel via a support arm. The support arm is pivotally yet non-drivingly connected to the sprocket wheel and is pivotally connected to the support frame. The support arm is able to pivot forwardly and rearwardly, albeit in a limited fashion, with respect to the support frame. Such forward and rearward pivotal movements allow the weight of the vehicle to be transferred on the trailing portion, i.e. either the front or the rear portion, of the support frame depending on the direction of movement of the vehicle, thereby generally preventing the leading portion from diving or digging into the ground.

摘要翻译： 公开了一种用于更换车辆上的车轮的牵引组件。 牵引组件使用设置在链轮周围的牵引带，惰轮和用于推进的车轮。 惰轮和车轮可枢转地安装到支撑框架，支撑框架通过支撑臂联接到链轮。 支撑臂枢转而非驱动地连接到链轮，并且枢转地连接到支撑框架。 支撑臂能够以有限的方式相对于支撑框架向前和向后枢转。 这种向前和向后的枢转运动允许车辆的重量根据车辆的运动方向传递到支撑框架的后部（即前部或后部）上，从而通常防止引导部分 潜水或潜入地下。

公开(公告)号：US20110048816A1

公开(公告)日：2011-03-03

申请号：US12551227

申请日：2009-08-31

申请人： Robert Bessette ,  Louis-Frédéric Marchildon

发明人： Robert Bessette ,  Louis-Frédéric Marchildon

IPC分类号： B62D55/10 ,  B65G23/02

CPC分类号： B62D55/084 ,  B62D55/104

摘要： An assembly is provided for limiting the displacement of a track system mounted to the axle of a vehicle. The assembly generally comprises an anchor bracket and a stabilizing rod. The anchor bracket is configured to be fixedly mounted to the chassis of the vehicle whereas the stabilizing rod is pivotally and slidingly mounted, at one end, to the anchor bracket, and generally only pivotally mounted, at the other end, to the track system. While allowing limited rotation, the limiting assembly generally prevents excessive rotation of the track system about the axle.

摘要翻译： 提供了用于限制安装到车辆轴上的轨道系统的位移的组件。 组件通常包括锚固支架和稳定杆。 锚固托架被构造成固定地安装到车辆的底盘上，而稳定杆在一端枢转并滑动地安装到锚固托架上，并且通常仅在另一端枢转地安装到轨道系统。 在允许有限旋转的同时，限制组件通常防止轨道系统围绕轴的过度旋转。

公开(公告)号：US08240782B2

公开(公告)日：2012-08-14

申请号：US12550894

申请日：2009-08-31

申请人： Robert Bessette ,  Louis-Frédéric Marchildon

发明人： Robert Bessette ,  Louis-Frédéric Marchildon

IPC分类号： B62D55/00 ,  B62D55/14

CPC分类号： B62D55/084 ,  B62D55/10 ,  B62D55/125 ,  B62D55/14

摘要： The present invention generally provides a wheel replacing traction assembly which uses, for propulsion, a longitudinally extending endless track disposed around and cooperating with a sprocket wheel, idler and road wheels, and a guide rail.

摘要翻译： 本发明通常提供一种车轮更换牵引组件，其用于推进，设置在链轮，惰轮和车轮以及导轨周围设置的纵向延伸的环形履带。

公开(公告)号：US20100050427A1

公开(公告)日：2010-03-04

申请号：US12515690

申请日：2007-11-13

申请人： Rémi Breton ,  Robert Bessette

发明人： Rémi Breton ,  Robert Bessette

IPC分类号： B23P19/00

CPC分类号： B62D55/242 ,  B62D55/32 ,  Y10T29/49718 ,  Y10T29/49732 ,  Y10T29/53526

摘要： The field-repair assembly is used for temporarily repairing a ruptured or otherwise damaged elastomeric track mounted on a vehicle and generally allows the vehicle to proceed, preferably on its own, to a maintenance site located nearby where replacement or permanent repair of the track can be undertaken. The assembly comprises a plurality of spaced-apart and generally parallel support members, each of which being generally transversely disposed on the ground engaging outer surface of the track. The transverse members are secured to each side of the track via retention brackets. The transverse members are further linked together via flexible cables which are fixedly mounted to retention brackets. The assembly further comprises a bridging element generally mounted to a subset of the transverse members. The bridging element is generally located over the damaged area of the track and on the outer surface thereof for providing continuity and support to the damaged track.

摘要翻译： 现场维修组件用于临时修理安装在车辆上的破裂的或以其他方式损坏的弹性体轨道，并且通常允许车辆优选地自行进行到位于附近的维护位置，在该维修地点附近可以更换或永久修复轨道 承担 组件包括多个间隔开的和大致平行的支撑构件，每个支撑构件大致横向设置在轨道的接地外表面上。 横向构件通过保持支架固定在轨道的每一侧。 横向构件通过固定安装到保持支架的柔性电缆进一步连接在一起。 组件还包括通常安装到横向构件的子集的桥接元件。 桥接元件通常位于轨道的损坏区域的外表面上，用于为损坏的轨道提供连续性和支撑。