TRACK-LAYING VEHICLE Russian patent published in 1995 - IPC

FIELD: transport. SUBSTANCE: used in vehicle are tracks 16 and 17 made of flexible material with layer of steel endless tape. Used as road wheels are pairs of pneumatic wheels 12-15. Tracks 16 and 17 are sealed by means of special members 18 made of flexible corrugated material. Sealing members 18 are secured at both sides of tracks 16 and 17. External members 18 are solid, internal members are provided with central holes. Vehicle body is specially designed to permit attachment of internal members: cab is secured on vertical tubes which are fixed on cross tube 6 at the bottom. Longitudinal brackets 7 10 are mounted on ends of cross tube 6. Pneumatic road wheels 12-15 of caterpillar drive are installed in pairs on ends of brackets 7-10 through shock absorbing devices 11. Internal members 18 are mounted on cross tube 6 by means of their holes and bearings. Vehicle is furnished with compressor whose air duct communicates with inner spaces of caterpillar drive. Device makes it possible to increase durability of flexible tracks and wheels and comfort of vehicle. EFFECT: enhanced operation reliability and enlarged operating capabilities. 7 dwg