Traction assembly for a vehicle
AssigneeSoucy International Inc.
InventorRobert Bessette
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Abstract
This invention relates to a traction assembly for a vehicle which uses an endless traction band and a plurality of wheels for propulsion. The traction assembly pivots around a pivot point located under the traction axle of the vehicle. This pivot point is preferably longitudinally displaced in relation to such axle.
Claims12
A traction assembly for use on a vehicle having a frame and at least one traction axle, said assembly comprising a sprocket wheel adapted to be coupled to said axle, a longitudinally extending support structure and a traction band tensioned around and cooperating with said sprocket wheel and said support structure, said traction assembly further comprising:
- a. a support element extending laterally from said sprocket wheel;
- b. a member having a first end pivotally and non-drivingly connected to said support element, and a second end pivotally connected to said support structure at a first pivot point;
- c. a link having a third end pivotally connected to said member, and a fourth end pivotally connected to said frame;
- wherein said first pivot point is located under the rotation axis of said sprocket wheel whereby said support structure can pivot around said first pivot point.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.