Patent ID: 8911031
Filing Date: 2014-12-16
Classification: B62D

Abstract:
1. A track system comprising: a) a sprocket wheel configured to be mounted to a wheel hub of a vehicle; b) a substantially longitudinally extending support frame having a front end and a rear end, the support frame comprising idler wheels pivotally mounted at the front and rear ends, and road wheels pivotally mounted in-between; c) substantially vertically extending support member comprising an upper portion, a middle portion and a lower portion, the upper portion being non-drivingly mounted to the sprocket wheel, the middle portion comprising a first projection extending forwardly and a second projection extending rearwardly, the first projection comprising a first arm extending laterally inwardly, and the second projection comprising a second arm extending laterally inwardly, and the lower portion comprising a first shaft extending laterally inwardly and being pivotally mounted to the support frame, and; d) a link comprising a first end rigidly coupled to the first and second arms of the middle portion of the support member and to the first shaft, and a second end configured to be rigidly mounted to the vehicle; e) an endless traction band disposed around the sprocket wheel, the idler wheel and the road wheels.