(under subclass 185) Apparatus wherein the track is especially designed to permit steering of said track while traveling over the ground.
(1) Note. The specifically designed feature to permit steering usually comprises a special relationship of the track with its ground run support to prevent disengagement of the flexible track from its supporting structure when steering, or means such as a universal connection between the track treads to prevent undue stress between track treads when steering.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
34, and 157+, for tracks made of flexible nonmetallic material.
40, for tracks formed of rigid treads connected together by means of elongated flexible cables.
43, for track treads interconnected by means of a longitudinally extending rubber hinge member.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS 180, Motor Vehicles,
6.7, for a motor vehicle with an endless flexible track which is steered by driving and subclasses 9.44+ for a motor vehicle with an endless flexible track which is provided with steering means.
