Patent ID: 6406655
Filing Date: 2002-06-18
Classification: B29C,B29D,B29K,B29L,B62D

Abstract:
A method of making a molded track for use with a snowmobile comprising:positioning, in peripherally spaced recesses of a stationary inner mold, a series of metallic elements having a base and opposite bent wings; placing a first layer of rubber on said inner mold in areas other than where said wings are present; placing on said first layer of rubber a first layer of fabrics; placing a reinforcing rod transversely of said first layers of rubber and fabrics and between said wings of said elements; placing a second layer of fabrics over said first layer of fabrics and over said rods; placing a second layer of rubber over said second layer of fabrics to form an assembly of track components; and pressing a movable outer mold onto said assembly and vulcanizing said rubber such that vulcanized rubber will flow about said rods and between said wings to integrally form said elements and said rods to said molded track.