Back to results
US 6,654,994 B2Granted
Continuous track drive unit handling, installation, and removal system and method
AssigneeMark LaFevers
InventorMark LaFevers
Life of this patent
Estimating the term…
Abstract
The present invention relates to hoisting and handling systems and methods. The present invention is a system and method to facilitate the hoisting, positioning, installation and removal of continuous track drive units. Continuous track drive units are used as a means for propelling certain vehicles, such as farm tractors, construction machines and military vehicles. The present invention allows for simplified, efficient handling and transfer of continuous track drive units.
Claims15
A continuous track drive unit installing and removing system comprising:
- a pair of forcing discs formed to support and hold a continuous track drive unit;
- two-part separator assembly, one part of said separator assembly connected to each of said pair of forcing discs;
- extension means for moving the two parts of said separator assembly apart or together, whereby said pair of forcing discs can be separated or brought closer to one another.
A continuous track drive unit installing and removing system comprising:
- a pair of forcing discs formed to support and hold a continuous track drive unit;
- a two-part separator assembly, one part of said separator assembly connected to each of said pair of forcing discs;
- a hydraulic cylinder for moving the two parts of said separator assembly apart or together, whereby said pair of forcing discs can be separated or brought closer to one another to retain or release the continuous track drive unit.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.