Emilien J Labonville

US Patent:

45151989, May 7, 1985

Filed:

Apr 30, 1984

Appl. No.:

6/605148

Inventors:

Emilien Labonville - Berlin NH

International Classification:

B60C 2720
B60C 2706

US Classification:

152223

Abstract:

Simplified means for connecting skidder rings to the tag chains that hold the skidder rings in spaced positions around a tractor wheel. Each skidder ring has four hooks spaced approximately 90. degree. apart, two at each side, of novel construction. Each hook is so shaped as to permit easy attachment thereto of the end link of a tag chain but which will positively preclude disconnection of the link from the hook when the parts are in operating position on the wheel.

US Patent:

42430887, Jan 6, 1981

Filed:

Jul 26, 1979

Appl. No.:

6/060980

Inventors:

Emilien Labonville - Berlin NH

International Classification:

B60C 2700

US Classification:

152223

Abstract:

Means for improving the traction of wheeled equipment used in the logging industry comprising an improved skidder ring with clevises to which the connecting tag chains are fastened by a pin preferably secured in place by a spot of welding material. When a tag chain breaks and must be replaced, the pin is severed by a torch permitting the remaining two pin parts to be removed from the clevis. The end link of the replacement or repaired tag chain is secured by a new pin placed in the clevis. A spot of welding material is applied to the pin to hold it in place.