Patent ID: 9676430
Date: 2017-06-13
CPC Classifications: B62D

Claim:
1. A vehicle track assembly comprising: a track framework comprising a frame structure, a drive drum, and a plurality of idler wheels each supported on the frame structure by a threaded fastener connected to an axle; a drive track arranged about and cooperatively engaging the plurality of idler wheels and the drive drum; and an adjustable ski connected to the framework and extending forward of the track, wherein the ski is adjustable amongst a plurality of inclination angles, wherein the adjustable ski comprises at least one mounting arm having first and second mounting holes, wherein one of the first and second mounting holes has an elongated slot that allows the ski to be rotated to adjust the inclination angle to a select inclination angle, and wherein the at least one mounting arm is connected to one threaded fastener by a ski mounting fastener, and wherein the at least one mounting arm is directly connected to a first threaded fastener connected to a first axle associated with a first idler wheel via a first ski mounting fastener and is directly connected to a second threaded fastener connected to a second axle associated with a second idler wheel positioned rearward of the first idler wheel via a second ski mounting fastener.