US Patent:
20040159474, Aug 19, 2004
Inventors:
Halley Moor - Hankamer TX, US
International Classification:
B62D055/00
Abstract:
A vehicular driven track apparatus is provided that may include a left track assembly and a right track assembly. Each track assembly may include a drive member. At least one roller member may be in mechanical communication with the left and right drive members. A left steering pad may be operatively connected to the left drive member to control movement thereof, and a right steering pad may be operatively connected to the right drive member to control movement thereof. A left brake or motor may be operatively connected to the left steering pad and disposed to control transfer of rotational movement from the at least one roller member to the left drive member. A right brake or motor may be operatively connected to the right steering pad and disposed to control transfer of rotational movement from the at least one roller member to the right drive member. The left and right steering pads may be adapted to interact with a left and right front wheel of a vehicle such that the apparatus may be steered from inside the vehicle by turning the front wheels to turn the steering pads to control movement of the left and right drive members.