Patent ID: 6074024
Filing Date: 2000-06-13
Classification: B62D

Abstract:
A track apparatus having a frame, comprising:a continuous flexible track including upper and ground-engaging lower lengths and an inner surface having a lug projecting therefrom;a drive wheel structure rotatably mounted with respect to the frame and having an upper circumferential portion engaging the inner surface of the flexible track along the upper length and lower circumferential portion spaced above the lower track length;an idler assembly attached to the frame and having an idler wheel engaging the flexible track; anda guide wheel supported by the frame and including:a central hub rotatably mounted to the frame;a first guide wall extending radially from the central hub and terminating at an outer edge; anda second guide wall extending radially from the central hub and terminating at an outer edge, the first and second guide walls guiding the flexible track onto the idler wheel.