US PATENT SUBCLASS 305 / 196
.~.~.~ Track formed of rigid links

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305 /   HD   WHEEL SUBSTITUTES FOR LAND VEHICLES

185  DF  TRACKS OR TREADS {14}
193  DF  .~ With guide means for interfitting with sprocket wheel or roller {3}
195  DF  .~.~ Sprocket and track engagement {2}
196.~.~.~ Track formed of rigid links {2}
197  DF  .~.~.~.~> Having nonmetallic part or component (e.g., at area of engagement)
198  DF  .~.~.~.~> Link or shoe structure, per se

DEFINITION

Classification: 305/196

Track formed of rigid links:

(under subclass 195) Apparatus wherein the continuous ground engaging band is formed of inflexible components connected with each other by articulated joints presenting profiled supporting surfaces to permit relative movement of the components so that the band is capable of conforming to the curvature of the sprocket drive face.

(1) Note. The rigid links are configured to receive the sprocket wheel.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:

159+, for an endless track formed of rigid nonmetallic links.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS

474, Endless Belt Power Transmission Systems or Components,

155+, for an endless belt formed of rigid links. [figure] [caption]A - Rigid link; B - Traveling mechanism plate; C, D - Nonskid slipproof studs; E - Face engages with sprocket wheel tooth face; F - Recess to make link lighter