SUSPENSION OF CRAWLER VEHICLE TRACK CARRIER ROLLERS Russian patent published in 2000 - IPC

FIELD: crawler tractors with low-rate suspension. SUBSTANCE: device has frame consisting of hollow sidemembers provided with ports and brackets welded to side-members at both sides from ports. Spring are arranged in pairs inside sidemembers. Front support of spring is bolted through beads on side-member. Rear support, in its central part, is provided with cylindrical socket and pin located in hole on end of intermediate link whose second end has cylindrical socket for hinge joint. Track carrier roller is hinge-mounted on axle between equalizers. Opposite end of equalizer is provided with axle rotating in bracket bushings. Carrier is secured on axle in its central part. Carrier is provided with hinge joint forming member for engagement with cylindrical socket of intermediate link. EFFECT: enhanced protection f suspension from sun rays, moisture and abrasives. 4 dwg