GB2159477A - Roller suspension apparatus for a belted vehicle - Google Patents

Roller suspension apparatus for a belted vehicle

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Publication number
GB2159477A
GB2159477A GB08513380A GB8513380A GB2159477A GB 2159477 A GB2159477 A GB 2159477A GB 08513380 A GB08513380 A GB 08513380A GB 8513380 A GB8513380 A GB 8513380A GB 2159477 A GB2159477 A GB 2159477A
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Prior art keywords
suspension apparatus
roller suspension
springs
arms
roller
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GB08513380A
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GB8513380D0 (en
GB2159477B (en
Inventor
Ronald L Satzler
Samuel B Stevens
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Caterpillar Inc
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Caterpillar Tractor Co
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Priority claimed from US06/563,335 external-priority patent/US4519654A/en
Application filed by Caterpillar Tractor Co filed Critical Caterpillar Tractor Co
Publication of GB8513380D0 publication Critical patent/GB8513380D0/en
Publication of GB2159477A publication Critical patent/GB2159477A/en
Application granted granted Critical
Publication of GB2159477B publication Critical patent/GB2159477B/en
Expired legal-status Critical Current

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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B62—LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
    • B62D—MOTOR VEHICLES; TRAILERS
    • B62D55/00—Endless track vehicles
    • B62D55/08—Endless track units; Parts thereof
    • B62D55/14—Arrangement, location, or adaptation of rollers
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B62—LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
    • B62D—MOTOR VEHICLES; TRAILERS
    • B62D55/00—Endless track vehicles
    • B62D55/08—Endless track units; Parts thereof
    • B62D55/104—Suspension devices for wheels, rollers, bogies or frames
    • B62D55/112—Suspension devices for wheels, rollers, bogies or frames with fluid springs, e.g. hydraulic pneumatic
    • B62D55/1125—Hydro-pneumatic or pneumatic, e.g. air-cushioned

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  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Chemical & Material Sciences (AREA)
  • Combustion & Propulsion (AREA)
  • Transportation (AREA)
  • Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
  • Vehicle Body Suspensions (AREA)
  • Yarns And Mechanical Finishing Of Yarns Or Ropes (AREA)
  • Devices For Conveying Motion By Means Of Endless Flexible Members (AREA)

Abstract

Roller suspension apparatus are useful for example in belted vehicles. The heretofore known roller suspension apparatus impart a shear force to the spring due to the geometry and the relationship between the roller mounting arms, the walking beam, and the pivot pins to which the arms and beam are pivoted. The subject roller suspension apparatus has a pair of arms (34, 36) and a force transmitting beam (40) pivotally connected to a single pivot shaft (32). The mounting surfaces (46, 50, 51) to which a pair of springs (42) are attached are then arranged relative to the pivot shaft such that substantially only compressive forces are imparted to the springs. Thus, the full shock absorbing potential of the springs is fully utilized.
GB08513380A 1983-12-20 1984-10-10 Roller suspension apparatus for a belted vehicle Expired GB2159477B (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (2)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
US06/563,335 US4519654A (en) 1983-12-20 1983-12-20 Roller suspension apparatus for a belted vehicle
PCT/US1984/001615 WO1985002825A1 (en) 1983-12-20 1984-10-10 Roller suspension apparatus for a belted vehicle

Publications (3)

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GB8513380D0 GB8513380D0 (en) 1985-07-03
GB2159477A true GB2159477A (en) 1985-12-04
GB2159477B GB2159477B (en) 1987-08-05

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GB08513380A Expired GB2159477B (en) 1983-12-20 1984-10-10 Roller suspension apparatus for a belted vehicle

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JP (1) JPS61500723A (en)
AU (1) AU569553B2 (en)
BR (1) BR8407175A (en)
CA (1) CA1214189A (en)
GB (1) GB2159477B (en)
WO (1) WO1985002825A1 (en)

Families Citing this family (2)

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Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
FR2684632A1 (en) * 1991-12-04 1993-06-11 Cmhf Remy SUSPENSION DEVICE FOR TRACKED VEHICLE.
CA3098857A1 (en) * 2019-11-12 2021-05-12 Soucy International Inc. Track system for a vehicle having at least three axles, vehicle comprising the same and pivoting assemblies adapted for connection between a frame of a track system and an axle of a vehicle

Citations (5)

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Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US1386978A (en) * 1921-08-09 Trailer-wagon
US1514188A (en) * 1919-09-29 1924-11-04 Holt Mfg Co Tractor-frame suspension
US3323811A (en) * 1965-01-12 1967-06-06 John M Nelson Suspension for vehicles
US4202564A (en) * 1978-09-07 1980-05-13 Motor Wheel Corporation Tandem axle suspension system
US4351572A (en) * 1979-05-11 1982-09-28 Kabushiki Kaisha Komatsu Seisakusho Track roller suspension apparatus for a track-type vehicle

Family Cites Families (1)

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Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US4097093A (en) * 1976-10-26 1978-06-27 Caterpillar Tractor Co. Track guiding means for a track-type vehicle

Patent Citations (5)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US1386978A (en) * 1921-08-09 Trailer-wagon
US1514188A (en) * 1919-09-29 1924-11-04 Holt Mfg Co Tractor-frame suspension
US3323811A (en) * 1965-01-12 1967-06-06 John M Nelson Suspension for vehicles
US4202564A (en) * 1978-09-07 1980-05-13 Motor Wheel Corporation Tandem axle suspension system
US4351572A (en) * 1979-05-11 1982-09-28 Kabushiki Kaisha Komatsu Seisakusho Track roller suspension apparatus for a track-type vehicle

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Publication number Publication date
WO1985002825A1 (en) 1985-07-04
JPS61500723A (en) 1986-04-17
BR8407175A (en) 1985-11-05
GB8513380D0 (en) 1985-07-03
JPH0212794B2 (en) 1990-03-27
CA1214189A (en) 1986-11-18
AU569553B2 (en) 1988-02-04
AU3502384A (en) 1985-07-12
GB2159477B (en) 1987-08-05

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Legal Events

Date Code Title Description
732 Registration of transactions, instruments or events in the register (sect. 32/1977)
PCNP Patent ceased through non-payment of renewal fee