Angled traction lugs for endless band
AssigneeSoucy International Inc.
InventorsAndré Deland, Marc Delisle
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Abstract
This invention refers to the traction lugs of reinforced elastomeric endless traction bands, and more particularly to those which are used on heavy vehicles like defense vehicles or for skid steer vehicles. More specifically, the invention relates to traction lugs which are angled with respect to the transversal axis of the traction band and preferably disposed in chevrons, which optimize the band's traction while reducing the occurrences of teeth skipping and the level of vibrations and noise induced by the interaction of the traction band with the sprocket.
Claims8
A traction band for a vehicle made from an elastomerit material and comprising a longitudinal, axis, an external surface for cooperation with a ground surface and an inner surface comprising a series of fraction lugs for cooperation with a sprocket, said sprocket being coupled to said vehicle's power source, said traction lugs having a laterally extending front contact surface and a laterally extending rear contact surface wherein said front contact surface and said rear surface have a different lateral angular orientation with respect to said longitudinal axis.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.