Patent ID: 7083241
Filing Date: 2006-08-01
Classification: B62D,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A track tensioner for tensioning a drive track of a work machine, the track tensioner comprising: an air spring having (i) a first end tat is configured to be secured to a body of the work machine, and (ii) a second end tat is movable relative to the first end, an idler support arm secured to the second end of the air spring, and an idler wheel secured to the idler support arm and positioned above the air spring, and further comprising a mounting plate, a first bracket, and a second bracket, wherein: the mounting plate is configured to be secured to the body of the work machine, a first end of the first bracket is secured to the mounting plate, a second end of the first bracket is secured to the first end of the air spring, a first end of the second bracket is secured to the second end of the air spring, and a second end of the second bracket is secured to the idler support arm.