Patent ID: 6354677
Filing Date: 2002-03-12
Classification: B62D

Abstract:
A track for use with a snowmobile having a suspension system including at least one slide rail for riding on a bearing surface of the track, the track comprising:(a) a first track portion and a second track portion, the track portions spaced a predetermined distance apart forming a gap; (b) a plurality of securing means for securing the first track portion to the second track portion, the securing means being arranged generally to span the gap formed between the first and second portions, the securing means spaced a predetermined distance apart, the securing means comprising an axle, the axle having a lubricious coating; and (c) bearing means operatively connected to each axle of the securing means, the bearing means comprising a roller for contact with the slide rail of the snowmobile; wherein the securing means further comprises: (d) a first member, the first member including a horizontal plate and a vertical plate, the plates connected and positioned such that the horizontal plate is generally perpendicular to the vertical plate; (e) a second member, the second member including a horizontal plate and a vertical plate, the plates connected and positioned such that the horizontal plate is generally perpendicular to the vertical plate; and (f) fastening means connected to the horizontal plate of each of the first and second members and the first and second track portions; whereby the axle is connected between the vertical plates of the first and second members.