WO1991016229A1 - Roue motrice pour vehicule utilitaire chenille - Google Patents

Roue motrice pour vehicule utilitaire chenille Download PDF

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WO1991016229A1
WO1991016229A1 PCT/US1990/003954 US9003954W WO9116229A1 WO 1991016229 A1 WO1991016229 A1 WO 1991016229A1 US 9003954 W US9003954 W US 9003954W WO 9116229 A1 WO9116229 A1 WO 9116229A1
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Robert J. Price
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Caterpillar Inc.
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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
    • B62D55/084—Endless-track units or carriages mounted separably, adjustably or extensibly on vehicles, e.g. portable track units
    • B62D55/0842—Tracked vehicle with track carriages suspended on three points, e.g. by an equaliser bar
    • 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

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  • This invention relates generally to a single drive wheel for frictionally driving a flexible track belt and more particularly to a drive wheel having a rim portion having an inwardly directed recess.
  • Construction, earthmoving, and agricultural type work vehicles are often equipped with endless self-laying track chain assemblies for support and propulsion of the vehicle.
  • Such prior art track type vehicles, utilizing metal track chain assemblies are generally low speed vehicles and work in environments not requiring relatively high ground clearance beneath the vehicle.
  • work vehicles having endless, inextensible elastomeric track belts have been employed to perform work tasks previously accomplished by metal track equipped vehicles.
  • the elastomeric track belt vehicles have many advantages over metal track vehicles and also over wheel type vehicles. Some of these advantages include less weight and maintenance, lower soil compaction, and the ability to travel on improved roadways.
  • the elastomeric belts of the belted track vehicles are generally guided by a plurality of belts guiding blocks which are attached to the inner central portion of the belt.
  • a pair of spaced driving wheels accommodate the guiding blocks in the space therebetween.
  • the present invention is directed to overcoming one or more of the problems as set forth above.
  • a drive wheel for functionally driving an endless track belt of a belted work vehicle has a single one-piece wheel having a disc portion and a rim portion, with the rim portion having an inwardly directed recess which is adapted to receive guide blocks of the track belt.
  • Prior art belted track vehicles generally utilize a pair of spaced apart drive wheels to frictionally drive the track belt.
  • the space between the drive wheels receives the plurality of belt guiding blocks which are attached to the inner surface of the track belt.
  • the two drive wheels add additional weight and cost to the vehicle.
  • the subject invention provides a single one-piece drive wheel for frictionally driving the track belt and providing a recess for the belt guiding blocks.
  • Fig. 1 is a diagrammatic side elevational view of a vehicle incorporating the subject invention
  • Fig. 2 is a diagrammatic front elevational view of the vehicle shown in Fig. 1;
  • Fig. 3 is a diagrammatic bottom plan view, partly in section, of the vehicle shown in Fig. 1;
  • Fig. 4 is a diagrammatic front elevational view of a support beam of the present invention;
  • Fig. 5 is a diagrammatic sectional view of the support beam, taken generally along lines 5-5 of Fig. 4;
  • Fig. 6 is a diagrammatic sectional view, on an enlarged scale, of a clamp assembly of the present invention, taken in the circled area of Fig. 3;
  • Fig. 7 is a diagrammatic side elevational view, partly in section, and on an enlarged scale, of a portion of the clamp assembly shown in Fig. 6;
  • Fig. 8 is a diagrammatic side elevational view of a drive wheel assembly of the present invention.
  • Fig. 9 is a diagrammatic sectional view taken generally along the lines 9-9 of Fig. 8;
  • Fig. 10 is a diagrammatic side elevational view of a roller frame extension of the present invention.
  • Fig. 11 is a diagrammatic sectional view of a connecting means of the present invention, taken generally along lines 11-11 of Fig. 4.
  • Fig. 12 is a diagrammatic partial sectional view of another embodiment of a drive wheel assembly of the present invention.
  • Fig. 13 is a diagrammatic partial sectional view of yet another embodiment of a drive wheel assembly of the present invention. Best Mode For Carrying Out The Invention
  • a track laying work vehicle 10 has a main frame assembly 12, a power generating means such as an engine 14, and an undercarriage assembly 16.
  • the main frame assembly 12 includes first and second opposed spaced apart parallel side portions 18, 20.
  • First and second drive axles 22,24 are rotatably connected to and powered by the engine 14 through a transmission and other standard control mechanisms, which are well known in the art.
  • First and second drive wheels 26,28 are rotatably connected respectively to the first and second drive axles 22,24 through first and second friction clamp assemblies 30,32.
  • the clamp assemblies 30,32 are releasably connected to a respective drive axle 22,24 and the drive wheels 26,28 are connected to a respective clamp assembly 30,32.
  • the vehicle 10 is supported and propelled by the undercarriage assembly 16, which includes first and second auxiliary roller frame assemblies 36,38 first and second idler wheel assemblies 40,42, a plurality of guide rollers 44, a rigid roller frame support beam 46, and first and second endless track assemblies 48,50.
  • Each idler wheel assembly includes first and second spaced apart idler wheels 51,53.
  • Each of the track assemblies 48,50 encircles a respective one of the drive wheels 26,28, the roller frame assemblies 36,38, the guide rollers 44, and the idler wheel assemblies 40,42.
  • the guide rollers 44 are rotatably connected to the roller frame assemblies 36,38.
  • Each of the roller frame assemblies 36,38 has first and second end portions 52,54 and 56,58 respectively, and each roller frame assembly 36,38 is substantially parallel to each other and spaced from a respective main frame side portion 18,20.
  • Each of the idler wheel assemblies 40,42 is rotatably connected to a respective first end portion 52,56 of the roller frame assemblies 36,38.
  • the track assemblies 48,50 include endless elastomeric belts 60,62.
  • Each belt 60,62 has a respective inner friction drive surface 64,66 and a plurality of guide blocks 68,70 bonded to, or integrally formed with the inner drive surfaces 64,66.
  • the undercarriage assembly 16 further includes first and second roller frame extensions, or arm members, 72,74 with each being connected between a respective clamp assembly 30,32 and a roller frame assembly 36,38.
  • Each roller frame extension 72,74 has first and second end portions 76,78 and 80,82 respectively, with the first end portions 76,80 being connected to a respective second end portion 54,58 of the roller frame assemblies 36,38, and the second end portions 78,82 being connected to a respective drive axle 22,24 through the first and second clamp assemblies 30,32.
  • These connections are the only connections between the second end portions of the roller frame assemblies 36,38 and the vehicle 10.
  • the support beam 46 has first and second end portions 84,86 and a middle portion 88. Each of the first and second end portions 84,86 has a plurality of first mounting holes 89 which are arranged in a preselected pattern.
  • the middle portion 88 extends transverse to and beneath the main frame assembly 12 and is releasably connected to the first and second side portions 18,20 by a first means 90, including first and second hanger assemblies 92,94.
  • the hanger assemblies 92,94 are removably connected to the main frame side portions 18,20 by a plurality of threaded fasteners 95.
  • Each of the first and second end portions 84,86 of the support beam 46 are releasably connected by a second connecting means 96 to a respective first end portion 52,56 of the roller frame assemblies 36,38.
  • the second connecting means 96 includes first and second bracket assemblies 98,100 which provide a plurality of connected positions between each end portion 84,86 of the support beam 46 and the respective roller frame assembly 36,38.
  • the roller frame assemblies 36,38 are moveable along the respective support beam end portions 84,86 and are connectable at the different positions to provide a variable gage of the track assemblies 48,50.
  • each of the bracket assemblies 98,100 includes first and second parallel plates 102, 104, joined together by a third plate 106.
  • a fourth plate 108 is joined to the top surface of the third plate 106.
  • the third plate 106 has a plurality of second mounting holes 110 arranged in a second preselected pattern.
  • Each plate 106 is removably connected to the support beam 46 by a plurality of threaded fasteners 112 which penetrate respective holes 89 in the support beam 46 and holes 110 in the plate 106.
  • the bracket assemblies 98,100, and the attached roller frame assemblies 38,40 can be moved along the support beam 46 and connected to the support beam at a plurality of positions, wherever the second preselected pattern of holes in the plates 106 align with one of the first preselected patterns of holes in the support beam 46.
  • the support beam 46 has been illustrated with a plurality of connecting and adjusting holes 89, these holes 89 could be replaced with a plurality of elongated slots. Such slots would provide even greater lateral adjusting capabilities.
  • the first and second clamp assemblies 30,32 are substantially identical, and therefore the specific description of the clamp assembly 32, shown in Figure 6 will apply also to the clamp assembly 30.
  • the clamp assembly 32 includes first and second wedge members 114,116, a hub member 118, a bearing cage 120, first and second bearing assemblies 122,124, a retainer plate 126, and means for connecting the various clamp members together, including a plurality of threaded fasteners 128.
  • the threaded fasteners are adapted to mate with a plurality of threaded holes 129 in the wedge members 114,116.
  • the hub member 118 has an internal cavity 130 having a tapered wall portion 132, and a journal portion 134 adapted to receive the inner races of the bearing assemblies 122,124.
  • the hub member also has a plurality of threaded holes 135.
  • the wedge members 114,116 have outer taper wall portions 136,138 respectively, which are adapted to mate with the tapered wall portion 132 of the hub member 118.
  • the wedge members 114,116 also have inner wall surfaces 140,142 respectively, which are adapted to mate with and clamp onto the drive axle 24.
  • the bearing cage 120 has a stepped internal bore 144 which is adapted to receive the outer races of the bearing assemblies 122,124.
  • the bearing assemblies 122,124 are therefore positioned between the bearing cage bore 144 and the hub member journal portion 134 and provide relative rotation between the hub member 120 and the other members of the clamp assembly 32.
  • First and second seal assemblies 146,148 are positioned between the hub member 118 and the bearing cage 120 and between the retainer plate 126 and the bearing cage 120 respectively.
  • Each of the drive wheels 26,28 is rotatably connected to a respective drive axle through a respective clamp assembly 30,32.
  • Each of the drive wheels 26,28 is connected to the hub member 118 by a plurality of threaded fasteners 150, which mate with the thread holes 135.
  • each of the drive wheels 26,28 includes a disc portion 152 having a mounting surface 154, and a rim portion 156 having an inwardly directed recess 158.
  • the rim portion 156 has a layer of elastomeric material 160 bonded thereto which, with the recess 158, provides a deep recess 162 which has a preselected depth dimension M D M .
  • Each of the guide blocks 68,70 has a preselected height dimension "d” and the deep recess 160 is adapted to receive the guide blocks 68,70.
  • the preselected dimensions of the recess 160 and the guide blocks 68,70 provide that depth dimension "D" is greater than height dimension "d”.
  • the drive wheels 26,28 have a diameter which is larger than the diameter of the idler wheels 51,53.
  • each of the drive wheels 26,28 is connected to a respective drive axle 22,24 at a position between the main frame and a respective roller frame extension 72,74.
  • Drive wheel 164 includes a disc portion 168 having a mounting surface 170, and a rim portion 172.
  • the rim portion 172 has first and second spaced rim surfaces 174,176 which frictionally contact the elastomeric belts 60,62.
  • a deep recess 178 is formed between the rim surfaces 174,176 to accommodate the guide blocks 68,70.
  • the rim portion 172, including rim surfaces 174,176 are entirely metallic with the rim portion 172 being press formed or formed by casting. Spaced reinforcing ribs 180 can be provided to strengthen the rim surfaces 174,176.
  • the disc portion 168 and the rim portion 172 are generally formed as individual members and are joined in any suitable manner at a joint 182. If desirable, spaced openings 184 can be provided in the rim surfaces 174,176 to create enhanced traction between the rim surfaces 174,176 and the inner drive surfaces 64,66 of the belts 60,62. These openings 184 will also allow foreign material to be expelled from the rim surfaces 174,176 and the drive surfaces 64,66.
  • Drive wheel 166 is similar to the drive wheels 26,28 and includes a disc portion 186 having a mounting surface 188, and a rim portion 190 having first and second rim surfaces 192,194.
  • Each of the rim surfaces 192,194 has a layer of elastomeric material 196 bonded,or formed, hereon.
  • a moderately deep recess 198 is formed between the rim surfaces 192,194 and, together with the layer of elastomeric material 196 forms a recess to accommodate the guide blocks 68,70.
  • a small layer of elastomeric material 200 can be provided at the base of the recess 198 to reduce packing of foreign material in the recess 198.
  • the elastomeric material 196 is provided with spaced lugs or grousers 202 which enhance friction drive characteristics between the belts 60,62 and the drive wheel 166 by allowing foreign material to escape.
  • the subject track laying vehicle 10 is particularly useful as an agricultural type work vehicle. It is advantageous that such a vehicle 10 have good traction, low ground pressure, low soil compaction, relatively high ground clearance, and have variable gage capabilities. The variable gage is especially useful for operating the vehicle in agricultural fields having different row crop spacings.
  • the vehicle 10 is supported and propelled by an undercarriage assembly 16 which includes first and second roller frame assemblies 36,38, first and second idler wheel assemblies 40,42, first and second drive wheels 26,28, and first and second endless elastomeric track assemblies 48,50.
  • the idler wheel assemblies 40,42 are rotatably connected to the first end portions 52,56 of the roller frame assemblies 36,38 and the drive wheels 26,28 are rotatably connected to and powered by the drive axles 22,24. These connections include first and second friction clamp assemblies 30,32 to which the drive wheel 26,28 are connected respectively.
  • the clamp assemblies 30,32 include tapered wedge members 114,116 which are frictionally clamped onto the drive axles 22,24 and to the tapered wall portions 132 of the hub members 118.
  • the wedge members are forced into contact with the axles 22,24 and the tapered wall portions 132 by a plurality of threaded fasteners 128 which extend through the retainer plate 126, the hub member 118, and into the threaded holes 129 in the wedge members 114,116.
  • the bearing cage 120 is connected to second end portions 78,82 of the first and second arm members 72,74, and the bearing assemblies 122,124 provide relative rotation between the bearing cage 120 and the other members of the clamp assemblies 30,32.
  • the threaded fasteners 112 are removed from the support beam 46 and the bracket assemblies 98,100. With the threaded fasteners 112 removed, the brackets 98,100, which are connected to the roller frame assemblies 36,38, can be moved to another lateral position on the support beam 46 until the holes in the plate 106 align with the mating holes 89 in the support beam 46. At this same time, the threaded fasteners 128 are threaded into the threaded holes 129 in the wedge members 114,116 to again frictionally clamp the wedge members 114,116 against the drive axles 22,24 and against the tapered wall portions 132.
  • the threaded fasteners 112 are then reconnected to the support beam 46 and the bracket assemblies 98,100. While the roller frame assemblies 36,38 are being adjusted, the vehicle must be supported in some manner to relieve the weight on the roller frame assembly being adjusted. This can be accomplished in several ways, including a lifting device supporting the rear axle and the front support beam 46. Additional adjustability, to increase the gage width of the roller frame assemblies 36,38, is possible by reversing the similar roller frame assemblies side to side. This would position the arm members 72,74 and the clamp assemblies 30,32 to the inside and the drive wheels 26,28 to the outside.

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Roue motrice unique (26, 164, 166) servant à entraîner par friction une chenille flexible (60) d'un véhicule utilitaire chenillé (10) comportant une roue (26, 164, 166) ayant un élément de disque (152) et un élément de jante (156). L'élément de jante (156) a une première et une deuxième surface de jante (174, 176, 192, 194) avec un creux orienté vers l'intérieur (162, 178, 198) entre les deux. Le creux (162, 178, 198) est conçu pour recevoir des blocs de guidage (68) se trouvant sur la surface intérieure de la chenille (60). La roue motrice unique (26, 164, 166) élimine la nécessité d'une deuxième roue motrice qui constituerait un inconvénient en alourdissant le véhicule.
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GB2435868A (en) * 2006-03-06 2007-09-12 Stephen John Heard Vehicle mountable crawler assembly with frictionally driven track
GB2435865A (en) * 2006-03-06 2007-09-12 Stephen John Heard Vehicle mountable crawler track assembly
US10214256B2 (en) 2016-04-26 2019-02-26 Deere & Company Adjustable and removable track assembly for a tractor
DE102017204956B4 (de) 2016-04-26 2023-11-16 Deere & Company Einstellbare, austauschbare Gleiskettenmontage für einen Traktor

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