Abstract:
The present invention relates to a method (M1) for determining potential damage of an endless track (E) of a tracked vehicle (V). Said vehicle comprises at least one track assembly (T1, T2) comprising a drive wheel member (DW), a tension wheel member (TW), a set of road wheels (RW) and said endless track (E) disposed around said wheels. Said endless track is rotated by means of said drive wheel member (DW) during drive. The method comprises the steps of: receiving (S1), from at least one sensor, measurement information associated with vibrations of said endless track; based on the information received from said at least one sensor, determining (S2) if there is a natural frequency of said endless track and if so determining the natural frequency of said endless track; and, based on the determination associated with natural frequency, determining (S3) whether there is a potential damage to the endless track. The present invention also relates to a device for determining potential damage of an endless track of a tracked vehicle. The present invention also relates to a tracked vehicle with such a device. The present invention also relates to a computer program and a computer program product.
Abstract:
A track for a track system has a ground-facing side and a wheel-facing side including lugs having a base and defining a wheel path on which wheels of a track engaging assembly rolls on, the wheel path having first and second track side portions, and an intermediate track portion. When the wheel supports a load smaller than a nominal load, a distance between the base and the ground-facing side is smaller than a distance between the intermediate track portion and the ground-facing side. When the wheel supports a load equal or greater than the nominal load, a distance between the base and the ground-facing side is substantially equal to or smaller than a distance between the intermediate track portion and the ground-facing side. A wheel for a track system is also described. A track system comprising a wheel and a track is also described.
Abstract:
A track system for traction of a vehicle in which the track system is designed to enhance durability (e.g., protect against abnormal wear and/or prevent premature failure) of a track and/or other components of the track system, traction, and/or other aspects of performance of the track system by improving alignment of the track, such as by aligning the track in a rear region (e.g., at a rear wheel) of the track system.
Abstract:
A track system for use with a vehicle includes an attachment assembly connectable to the chassis of the vehicle having a multi-pivot assembly having a first pivot extending longitudinally and defining a roll pivot axis, and a second pivot extending laterally and defining a pitch pivot axis. A frame assembly is disposed laterally outwardly from the attachment assembly and connected thereto. The frame assembly includes at least one wheel-bearing frame member. The track system further includes at least one actuator connected between the attachment assembly and the frame assembly for pivoting the frame assembly about the roll pivot axis, a leading idler wheel assembly, a trailing idler wheel assembly, at least one support wheel assembly, and an endless track.
Abstract:
A system and method of use of the system to reset a thrown continuous track onto wheels of a continuous track vehicle (CTV). The system includes at least one track bar assembly configured to engage the thrown continuous track to reset teeth within channels on the wheels. In an aspect, the track bar assembly includes a bar configured to engage the inside surface of the thrown track and wheels of the CTV and a track mount tab connected to the bar, the track mount tab configured to engage the outer surface of the continuous track by being received within the gaps between the adjacent treads or over adjacent treads.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a tracked vehicle comprising a vehicle body and a track assembly pair. Said track assembly pair is arranged to suspendedly support said vehicle body allowing relative movement between said vehicle body and each track assembly (21) of said track assembly pair. Each track assembly (21) comprises a track support beam (22) configured to support a plurality of road wheels (23, 23a), a drive wheel (24), and a motor (110) for operating said drive wheel (24), an endless track (25) being disposed around said road wheels (23, 23a) and drive wheel (24). Said motor (110) is fixedly arranged to said track support beam (22). Said motor (110) is arranged in connection to the drive wheel (24) such that a motor axle essentially coaxially coincides with a centre axis (Z) of the drive wheel (24).
Abstract:
Изобретение относится к малогабаритным гусеничным электрическим транспортным средствам. Транспортное средство содержит раму, электродвигатель, гусеницу и ведущее колесо. Вал электродвигателя выполнен статично закрепленным относительно рамы. Корпус электродвигателя расположен с возможностью вращения относительно вала. Ведущее колесо установлено соосно валу электродвигателя с возможностью совместного вращения с корпусом электродвигателя. Электродвигатель может быть выполнен двусторонним. Ведущее колесо выполнено кольцеобразным, снабжено внешними зацепами и расположено непосредственно на корпусе электродвигателя. Дополнительно содержит аккумуляторные батареи. Малогабаритное гусеничное транспортное средство одержит расположенную на раме площадку, снабженную средствами крепления внешнего оборудования. Достигается снижение массогабаритных характеристик и упрощение конструкции.
Abstract:
A remotely controlled packable robot features a chassis, right and left main tracks for maneuvering the chassis, and right and left tracked rotatable flipper arms for maneuvering the chassis. An integrated drive assembly is provided for each main track and flipper pair and includes a motor in a housing attached to the chassis for rotating the flipper and a stator and rotor disposed about the motor housing for driving the main track and the flipper track.
Abstract:
A tracked vehicle comprising: a body comprising a lower structure and an upper structure rotatable relative to the lower structure about an axis; an angle sensor for detecting rotation of the upper structure relative to the lower structure; first and second track assemblies mounted, respectively, on opposite lateral sides of the body; a prime mover; an electronic control unit (ECU); and a transmission for controllably transferring power from the prime mover to the track assemblies based on an output of the ECU. The ECU is configured for responding to the angle sensor having detected a relative angular displacement in excess of a threshold angular displacement by: causing a signal to be emitted via an output interface to indicate that a directionality switchover is available to be requested; and, in response to detecting a directionality switchover request, causing the transmission to implement a directionality switchover for the tracked vehicle.
Abstract:
A track assembly having a track link with a concave roller surface. The track link is connected to a track that is mounted about a plurality of rollers so that the concave roller surface engages the plurality of rollers.