Patent ID: 6454366
Filing Date: 2002-09-24
Classification: B62D

Abstract:
A cartridge assembly for a track chain, comprising:track pin having a longitudinal axis; a first collar having a first bore defined therethrough, said first collar being positioned relative to said track pin such that a first portion of said track pin is disposed within said first bore; a second collar having a second bore defined therethrough, said second collar being positioned relative to said track pin such that a second portion of said track pin is disposed within said second bore; a first track link having a first hole defined therein, said first track link being positioned relative to said first collar such that said first collar is disposed within said first hole of said first track link; and a second track link having a second hole defined therein, said second track link being positioned relative to said second collar such that said second collar is disposed within said second hole of said second track link, wherein (i) said first collar is fixed in relation to said track pin such that first collar is unable to rotate relative to said track pin, (ii) said first track link is fixed in relation to said first collar such that said first link is unable to rotate relative to said first collar, (iii) said second collar is able to rotate relative to said track pin around said longitudinal axis, and (iv) said second track link is fixed in relation to said second collar such that said second track link is unable to rotate relative to said second collar.