Method and apparatus for tensioning frictionally driven, ground engaging belts
CA 1267669 C · Owner: Caterpillar Inc. · Inventors: Zborowski, David George
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Method And Apparatus For Tensioning Frictionally Driven, Ground Engaging Belts Method and apparatus for tensioning an endless, inextensible, elastomeric ground engaging belt into frictional driven engagement with a driver wheel structure, oscillatably supporting an axle on which an idler wheel structure associated with the drive wheel structure is mounted, and accommodating recoil of the idler wheel structure. Such associated wheel structures are arranged on each lateral side of a vehiclular main frame and are entrained by the ground engaging belt. The idler wheel structures are rotatably mounted on opposite ends of the axle extending laterally relative to the main frame. The axle is …
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- Granted April 10, 1990. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended April 10, 2007.
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