MUMBAI, India, Oct. 26 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202641110220 A) filed by Sathyabama Institute Of Science And Technology Deemed To Be University on September 14, 2026, for Track Chain Cleaning Device For Caterpillar Track Wheels.
Inventor includes Dr. Lakshmi S.
The application for the patent was published on October 23, 2026, under issue no. 43/2026.
Abstract: A track chain cleaning device for caterpillar track wheels, comprising a frame 101 for providing a stable structural base mounted on a caterpillar track powered vehicle in close proximity to a track chain, a telescopic rod 102 for extending toward the track chain to reach debris, a rotary brush 103 attached to a tip of the telescopic rod 102 for dislodging and sweeping debris from track links, a pneumatically operated gripper 104 for clamping and securing the track chain during cleaning operations, a camera 105 for monitoring the operational environment and alignment, and an extendable iron rod 106 for deploying controlled mechanical force to remove heavy or compacted debris lodged in the track chain, wherein the control unit coordinates actuation of the telescopic rod 102, rotary brush 103, pneumatically operated gripper 104, and extendable iron rod 106 for systematic and efficient cleaning of successive track chain sections.
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