US 12,103,610 B2
Modular frame, track frame having a modular frame, vehicle having track systems, track system kit, tensioner and track system having a tensioner
Martin Allen, Drummondville (CA); Vincent Morin, St-Hyacinthe (CA); Yves Sauvageau, Drummondville (CA); and Manuel Lemelin, St-Hyacinthe (CA)
Assigned to SOUCY INTERNATIONAL INC., Drummondville (CA)
Filed by SOUCY INTERNATIONAL INC., Drummondville (CA)
Filed on Sep. 21, 2022, as Appl. No. 17/949,458.
Application 17/949,458 is a continuation of application No. 17/949,393, filed on Sep. 21, 2022.
Claims priority of provisional application 63/246,378, filed on Sep. 21, 2021.
Prior Publication US 2023/0104879 A1, Apr. 6, 2023
Int. Cl. B62D 55/084 (2006.01); B62D 55/065 (2006.01); B62D 55/10 (2006.01); B62D 55/104 (2006.01); B62D 55/12 (2006.01); B62D 55/24 (2006.01); B62D 55/30 (2006.01)
CPC B62D 55/084 (2013.01) [B62D 55/065 (2013.01); B62D 55/10 (2013.01); B62D 55/104 (2013.01); B62D 55/12 (2013.01); B62D 55/24 (2013.01); B62D 55/30 (2013.01); B62D 55/305 (2013.01)] 16 Claims
OG exemplary drawing
 
1. A tensioner for adjusting a tension in an endless track of a track system, the tensioner comprising:
a resilient portion connectable to a frame of the track system;
a wheel connecting portion pivotally connectable to the frame of the track system, the wheel connecting portion comprising:
i) an intermediate segment configured to connect to the resilient portion; and
ii) lateral segments connected to the intermediate segment and rotationally connectable to an idler wheel assembly and pivotally connectable to the frame of the track system.