Modular frame, track frame having a modular frame, vehicle having track systems, track system kit, tensioner and track system having a tensioner
AssigneeSoucy International Inc.
InventorsMartin Allen, Vincent Morin, Yves Sauvageau, Manuel Lemelin
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Abstract
A tensioner for adjusting a tension in an endless track of a track system is disclosed. The tensioner includes a resilient portion and a wheel connecting portion. The resilient portion is connectable to a frame of the track system, the resilient portion being oriented generally vertically. The wheel connecting portion is pivotally connectable to the frame of the track system, is connected to the resilient portion and is configured to connect to an idler wheel assembly. A track system having the tensioner is also disclosed.
Claims17
A tensioner for adjusting a tension in an endless track of a track system, the tensioner comprising:
- a resilient portion connected to a frame of the track system at least by a shaft connected to positioning members configured to selectively position the shaft on the frame;
- the resilient portion having a height that defines a vertical resilient portion footprint and has a length that defines a longitudinal resilient portion footprint, the vertical resilient portion footprint is greater than the longitudinal resilient portion footprint;
- a wheel connecting portion pivotally connectable to the frame of the track system about a pivot axis, the wheel connecting portion connected to the resilient portion and configured to connect to an idler wheel assembly;
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- a fastener received in the wheel connecting portion, wherein fastening of the fastener compresses the resilient portion and causes the wheel connecting portion to pivot about the pivot axis.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.