Patent ID: 8960725
Filing Date: 2015-02-24
Classification: B62D

Abstract:
1. A fender for a traction device, comprising: a first wall having a straight portion located at a leading end relative to a forward traveling direction of an associated traction device, and an arcuate portion located at a trailing end; a plurality of corrugations in an outer surface of the first wall, the plurality of corrugations extending along a length of the straight and arcuate portions; at least one recess that extends transversely across the plurality of corrugations to form a generally flat mounting surface; a second wall spaced apart from the first wall to at least partially form a hollow enclosure, the second wall having a straight portion located at a leading end relative to a forward traveling direction of the associated traction device, an arcuate portion located at a trailing end, and a smooth continuous outer surface that extends along a length of the straight and arcuate portions, the smooth continuous outer surface being curved in a transverse direction; a first lip integral with a lengthwise edge of the first wall and a lengthwise edge of the second wall and extending in a direction generally perpendicular to the first and second walls; and a lengthwise recess disposed within the first lip and having an opening facing toward the traction device.