WO2022261140A1 - Systems, devices, and/or methods for managing equipment - Google Patents

Abstract

Certain exemplary embodiments can provide a system, which comprises a first pontoon, a second pontoon, an undercarriage, a first rail, first set of track pads, a sprocket, and a first roller set. The first pontoon comprises a first solid tank. The second pontoon comprises a second solid tank. The undercarriage comprises the first pontoon and the second pontoon. The undercarriage defines a channel.

Description

Systems, Devices, and/or Methods for Managing Equipment

Cross-References to Related Applications

[1] This application claims priority to, and incorporates by reference herein in its entirety, pending United States Provisional Patent Application Serial No. 63/209,292 (Attorney Docket No. 1548-01), filed June 10, 2021.

Brief Description of the Drawings

[2] A wide variety of potential practical and useful embodiments will be more readily understood through the following detailed description of certain exemplary embodiments, with reference to the accompanying exemplary drawings in which:

[3] Fig. 1 is a perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of a machine 1000;

[4] Fig. 2 is a sectional view of an exemplary embodiment of a system 2000;

[5] Fig. 3 is a sectional view of an exemplary embodiment of a system 3000;

[6] Fig. 4 is a diagram of an exemplary embodiment of a roller frame channel box 4000;

[7] Fig. 5 is a sectional view of an exemplary embodiment of a system 5000; and

[8] Fig. 6 is a sectional view of an exemplary embodiment of a system 6000.

Detailed Description

[9] Certain exemplary embodiments can provide a system, which comprises a first pontoon, a second pontoon, an undercarriage, a first rail, first set of track pads, a sprocket, and a first roller set. The first pontoon comprises a first solid tank. The second pontoon comprises a second solid tank. The undercarriage comprises the first pontoon and the second pontoon. The undercarriage defines a channel.

[10] Certain exemplary embodiments provide a machine that is constructed for operation in wet locations, marshes, and/or swampy locations. For example, certain exemplary embodiments can comprise an excavator portion for dredging, mining and/or construction etc. In other embodiments, the machine can comprise a tree harvester portion for the cutting and handling of lumber in wet and/or swampy locations.

[11] Certain exemplary embodiments provide a machine undercarriage that comprises a pair of pontoons to which tracks are coupled. The pair of pontoons provide buoyancy for the machine and allows the machine to traverse soft land surfaces such as wet locations, marshes, and/or swampy locations.

[12] Rail and spoiler: certain exemplary embodiments utilize a D6 rail with approximately an 8 inch pitch. Certain exemplary embodiments utilize a sprocket that is approximately 3 inches wide, which has block type teeth. Such embodiments assist in keeping the rail inline. The roller wheels and block type teeth are constructed for catching full-holes in links. All of this keeps the rail or track upright even when the rail wears and/or stretches.

[13] Track pads: the track pads are approximately 36 inches wide and can comprise standard pad. Certain exemplary embodiments cut off approximately 1.125 inches of cleat and both ends of the cleat can be beveled at approximately 6 inches. Such embodiments help the undercarriage turn easier. Such embodiments are beneficial in resisting roots and stumps from grabbing a side of the cleat. Cutting the cleat off allows the pad to compress the swamp floor and not dig in or pull the swamp floor up. Such embodiments assist in keeping the floor in place more effectively than would be the case with taller cleats.

[14] Pontoon: the bottom of the pontoon undercarriage is designed such that the rail or track runs in a channel. The rail can be countersunk approximately 2 inches inside the channel and runs on approximately 1 inch of plastic. The sides of the channel can also be lined with plastic. The sides of the channel can also be lined with plastic. The channel is approximately 10 inches wide and can be countersunk approximately 2 inches into a bottom of the pontoon. The pontoon can be approximately 36 inches wide and the bottom is tapered up approximately 1 inch toward an outside of the tank. The pontoon as a space of approximately 3 inches between tank and track pad. The referenced tapered space helps when cleaning mud and/or debris. Both the pontoon and tracks can be approximately 36 inches. When an undercarriage rides up against a stump or tree, it cannot push the track off. When the undercarriage pushes against the track pads, it also pushes against the pontoon. Another reason for a bottom of the pontoon being built so close to the pad is because the deeper it sinks in mud and water, the more buoyancy it has. The pontoon displaces mud and water because it is a solid tank.

[15] Roller System: in certain exemplary embodiments, the system has a roller wheel mounted inside a front of the tank and behind that wheel is approximately 3 feet of plastic and three D6 rollers. Behind that is approximately 2 feet of plastic and then a custom made guide roller with flanges of approximately 0.5 inches. This arrangement helps guide the rail in place. A tall idler wheel, that can be approximately 30 inches in size, helps keep the track tight.

[16] Size: The pontoon can be approximately 188 inches long, approximately 50 inches tall, and approximately 36 inches wide. Certain exemplary embodiments have two watertight compartment doors.

[17] Metal: The pontoon can have plate that is approximately 0.375 inches thick to approximately 13 inches up the sides. From approximately 13 inches up the sides upward, the plate can be approximately 0.1875 inches thick, which covers an interior tank portion.

[18] Fig. 1 is a perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of a machine 1000, which comprises a cab portion 1100, a working portion 1200, a first pontoon 1300, a second pontoon 1400, a first track pad 1500, and a second track pad 1600. In certain exemplary embodiments, working portion 1200 can comprise components to move earth and/or cut or remove trees, etc. [19] First pontoon 1300 can be a first solid tank. Second pontoon 1400 can be a second solid tank. An undercarriage 1700 comprises first pontoon 1300 and second pontoon 1400. Undercarriage 1700 defines a channel (see top channel 2750 of FIG. 2). The channel can be lined with plastic.

[20] Undercarriage 1700 comprises a first rail (see track rail and track pads 2800 of FIG. 2). The first rail is constructed to run in the channel of undercarriage 1700 of first pontoon 1300. Undercarriage 1700 comprises a first set of track pads (see track rail and track pads 2800 of FIG. 2). The first set of track pads have a width of at least 36 inches. The track pads constructed to engage with the earth. A space is defined between the first pontoon and the first set of track pads. The first set of track pads comprises a first plurality of links.

[21] Undercarriage 1700 comprises a sprocket (see drive sprocket 2940 of FIG. 2) with block type teeth. The block type teeth are constructed to engage with full holes the first plurality of links. Undercarriage 1700 comprises a first roller set (see the system of rollers of FIG. 2). The first roller set comprises a first roller wheel (see front roller wheel 2960 of FIG. 2). The first roller wheel mounted inside a front of first pontoon 1300. The first roller set comprises a plurality of rollers, the first roller set comprising a first idler wheel (see idler wheel 2200 of FIG. 2). The first idler wheel is constructed to hold tension on the first set of track pads. The first idler wheel comprises a first yoke (see yoke 2300 of FIG.

2). The first yoke coupled to a first spring adjuster (see spring adjuster 2400 of FIG. 2). The spring adjuster is constructed to keep the first idler wheel tightly engaged with the first rail.

[22] First pontoon 1300 comprises a plurality of watertight compartment doors (see first access door 2120, second access door 2620, and third access door 2640 of FIG. 2). First pontoon 1300 comprises a first front compartment (see front bulkhead and compartment 2900 of FIG. 2), a first middle compartment (see middle compartment 2600 of FIG. 2), and a first rear compartment (see rear compartment and bulkhead 2100 of FIG. 2).

[23] In certain exemplary embodiments, first pontoon 1300 is at least 180 inches long, at least 48 inches tall, and at least 36 inches wide.

[24] Second pontoon 1400 comprises a second front bulkhead (see front bulkhead and compartment 2900 of FIG. 2) and a second rear bulkhead (see rear compartment and bulkhead 2100 of FIG. 2).

[25] Fig. 2 is a sectional view of an exemplary embodiment of a system 2000. Fig. 2 is a diagram of an exemplary pontoon coupled to a track pad. The illustrated embodiment was designed to be approximately 186 inches in overall length and an overall height of approximately 60 inches. An illustrated top channel 2750 is approximately 54 inches in length, approximately 11 inches wide and approximately 3.5 inches thick. Top channel 2750 comprises steel plate that has a nominal thickness of approximately 0.375 inches. A Track-Rail is countersunk in a channel approximately 2.5 inches, which acts to keep the rail in place at all times. The illustrated embodiment comprises:

[26] a rear compartment and bulkhead 2100, which comprises:

[27] an idler wheel 2200 that is approximately 0.5 inches thick, approximately 12 inches wide, and approximately 30 inches in diameter, which has a first band that is approximately 1.5 inches thick and a second band that is approximately 3.0 inches thick;

[28] a first access door 2120;

[29] a yoke 2300;

[30] a spring adjuster 2400, which pushes against yoke 2300 and thereby keeps idler wheel 2200 tight; and

[31] a guide roller 2500;

[32] a middle compartment 2600, which comprises:

[33] a second access door 2620; [34] a roller frame channel box assembly 2700;

[35] a third access door 2640;

[36] a top channel 2750, which can be lined with plastic;

[37] a first channel 2720,

[38] a second channel 2740;

[39] a track rail and track pads 2800; and

[40] a first set of top rollers 2820; and

[41] a front bulkhead and compartment 2900, which comprises:

[42] a second set of top rollers 2920;

[43] a drive sprocket 2940, which is approximately three inches in width; and

[44] a front roller wheel 2960, which can be approximately 20 inches tall and approximately 10 inches in width.

[45] Fig. 3 is a sectional view of an exemplary embodiment of a system 3000, which comprises a first section 3100 and a second section 3200. In certain exemplary embodiments, a skin of first section 3100 can be fabricated from steel plate having a nominal thickness of approximately 0.25 inches. In certain exemplary embodiments, a skin of second section 3200 can be fabricated from steel plate having a nominal thickness of approximately 0.5 inches.

[46] Fig. 4 is a diagram of an exemplary embodiment of a roller frame channel box 4000. In a prototype machine, roller frame channel box 4000 was built as one whole section. The prototype machine utilized a first channel 4100 that was approximately two feet long. The prototype machine utilized a second channel 4200 that was approximately three feet long. Roller frame channel box 4000 can be built as a single section. In other exemplary embodiments, first channel 4100 and second channel 4200 can have other lengths, such as between approximately two feet and approximately three feet. [47] Fig. 5 is a sectional view of an exemplary embodiment of a system 5000. System 5000 comprises a pontoon 5100 and track pads 5200.

[48] System 5000 has dimensions of:

[49] An overall height 5010 of approximately 50 inches;

[50] a cap width 5020 of approximately 8 inches;

[51] a thickness of an outer skin 5030 of approximately 3/16 of an inch;

[52] a rib 5040 having a thickness of approximately 1/4 inch;

[53] a cap height 5050 of approximately 24 inches;

[54] a rib width 5060 of approximately 3 inches;

[55] a thickness of a lower skin 5070 of approximately 3/8 of an inch;

[56] a space 5080 of between approximately one inch and approximately 2 inches between a box of system 3000 and a track pad of system 3000;

[57] a width 5090 of track pads 5200 of approximately 36 inches;

[58] a pontoon height 5095 of approximately 26 inches;

[59] a frame width 5098 of approximately 12.5 inches; and

[60] a thickness of roller frame channel box 5300 of approximately 0.5 inches.

[61] The reason for utilizing angles on pontoon 5100 is for mud, water, and/or debris to run off quickly. Pontoon 5100 has three compartments and a plurality of access doors, which access doors allow access to an interior of the pontoon system to allow access to replace rollers and plastic panels. Looking at a back or front of pontoon 5100 with rollers moved out of the way. This allows one to see how a channel is designed to mount plastics. The reason for plastic panels inside of channels is for a rail of the machine to rub against plastic instead of steel as the machine turns. Plastics cut down on friction and resist the rail from digging into steel. This improves the track from falling off of the machine.

[62] Certain exemplary embodiments provide five support ribs cut out of steel plate having a nominal thickness of approximately 0.25 inches inside of pontoon 5100. The ribs can have different heights, but have substantially the same width. The support ribs can be cut to countersink over roller frame channel box 5300. In certain exemplary embodiments, one rib is welded to a side of roller frame channel box 5300. The five support ribs support the sides of pontoon 5100 and the upper structure and provide more strength to roller frame channel box 5300.

[63] A top of roller frame channel box 5300 can be made from steel plate having a nominal thickness of approximately 1/2 inch. Roller frame channel box 5300 has three rollers inside it and is designed to set in-line with a roller frame channel.

The roller frame box is lined with plastic. Roller frame channel box 5300 has a channel of approximately 36 inches in length in front and approximately 24 inches of channel in back.

[64] Roller frame channel box 5300 has a plastic liner (e.g., a ultra high molecular weight plastic) that is approximately one inch thick, approximately 24 inches long, and approximately 8.5 inches wide.

[65] Certain exemplary embodiments provide a track link or track rail to which a drive sprocket catches to make the track turn.

[66] Roller frame channel box 5300 has a width of approximately 11 inches.

[67] In certain exemplary embodiments, pontoon 5100 has a width of approximately 42 inches and is utilized with track pads 5200 that are approximately 40 inches in width. Even with track pads 5200 that are approximately 36 inches in width, track bolts can work themselves loose from machine operation. This can be especially pronounced in a swamp, while crossing over stumps, and/or operating in debris. Track bolt holes can wear in a manner that causes them to be egg shaped, which results in difficulties in keeping track bolts tight. In certain exemplary embodiments, eight track bolts are utilized with a track pad that has a width of approximately 40 inches. Using a smaller count of bolts with the track pads 5200 could have excessive flexure and the bolts might loosen too easily. In certain exemplary embodiments, track pads 5200 that have a width of approximately 40 inches are custom made. Certain exemplary embodiments utilize two rails, which utilize two drive sprockets and two sets of rollers and one idler wheel. The idler wheel can have two bands around it and can utilize two spring adjusters. Two rails on a track can wrap around the idler wheel, come over a top of a wheel and lay down inside of a channel slide. The channel slide can be approximately 54 inches long. There can be two rollers for the track to lie across and the track then goes over a driver sprocket. Even though pontoon 5100 can be approximately 42 inches wide, the track can move from side to side as much as approximately 0.5 inches as the plate wears. Such embodiments can result in approximately equal wear on plastic. Utilizing pontoon 5100 that is approximately 42 inches wide, the side of a tank can get to a mud line more quickly, can give pontoon 5100 more flotation, and can cause a stump to rub against a tank before rubbing against track pads 5200 when driving by a stump. Track pads 5200 can lie over the idler wheel and can lay down in a top channel slide.

[68] Fig. 6 is a sectional view of an exemplary embodiment of a system 6000. System 6000 comprises:

[69] a first channel slide 6100;

[70] a second channel slide 6200;

[71] a first welded area 6300;

[72] a rib 6400;

[73] a first roller frame channel box 6500;

[74] a second roller frame channel box 6800;

[75] a shell 6600 of first roller frame channel box 6500 and second roller frame channel box 6800;

[76] a track pad 6700; and

[77] a second welded area 6900 disposed between first roller frame channel box 6500 and second roller frame channel box 6800. [78] First channel slide 6100 has a skin 6120, which skin 6120 can comprise a steel plate with a nominal thickness of approximately 3/8 of an inch. First channel slide 6100 has a skin liner 6140, which skin liner 6140 can comprise a ultra high molecular weight (“UHMW”) material with a nominal thickness of approximately 1.0 inches. Skin liner 6140 can have a bottom portion 6160. Bottom portion 6160 can be approximately 54 inches long and approximately 8.5 inches wide.

[79] Rib 6400 can comprise steel plating with a nominal thickness of approximately 1/4 inch. A first skin portion 6420 of rib 6400 can comprise steel plating with a nominal thickness of approximately 3/16 inch. A first skin portion 6420 of rib 6400 can comprise a third welded area 6460. A second skin portion 6440 of rib 6400 can comprise steel plating with a nominal thickness of approximately 3/8 inch.

[80] A top portion 6520 of first roller frame channel box 6500 can comprise steel plating having a nominal thickness of approximately 0.5 inches.

[81] Shell 6600 of first roller frame channel box 6500 and second roller frame channel box 6800 can comprise steel plating having a nominal thickness of approximately 0.5 inches.

[82] A liner 6620 of shell 6600 can comprise a UHMW material with a nominal thickness of approximately 0.75 inches. First roller frame channel box 6500 defines a space 6640, which can be approximately 1/4 inch. Second roller frame channel box 6800 comprises a track link/track rail 6660.

[83] Track pad 6700 is approximately 40 inches wide. Track pad 6700 is coupled to system 6000 via a set of eight track pad bolts 6720.

[84] Certain exemplary embodiments provide a pontoon that is approximately 42 inches wide and utilizes a track pad that is approximately 40 inches wide. Certain exemplary embodiments utilize eight track bolts. Even with a 36 inch track pad, track bolts can work themselves loose, especially in a swamp cross over involving stumps and/or small log debris. Track bolt apertures can wear in a manner in which they become egg-shaped and thereby make it difficult to keep track bolts tight. So, 40 inch wide track pads utilize eight track bolts in order to allow the track pads to remain tight. Certain exemplary embodiments utilize two rails for a single pontoon rather than a single rail. Track pads that are 40 inches wide are often custom built with eight apertures that allow the use of eight track bolts. Utilizing a 40 inch wide pad on a single rail with four bolts would likely flex too much, which could cause bolts to loosen and/or break. Accordingly, two rails can have advantages over a single rail. Such embodiments utilize two drive sprockets and two sets of rollers with a single idler wheel. In such embodiments, two bands will be placed around the single idler wheel and utilize two spring adjusters. The two rails on track will wrap around the idler-wheel, comb over top of the wheel and lay down inside of the channel-slide. The channel-slide can be approximately 54 inches long and then there are two rollers for the track to lay across; then goes over the driver sprockets. Even though the pontoon is approximately 42 inches wide, so that a side of the tank will get to mud-line quicker. This gives a pontoon more flotation and also when driving by a stump.

In such embodiments, stumps will rub against a tank bottom before rubbing against the track pads.

Definitions

[85] When the following terms are used substantively herein, the accompanying definitions apply. These terms and definitions are presented without prejudice, and, consistent with the application, the right to redefine these terms during the prosecution of this application or any application claiming priority hereto is reserved. For the purpose of interpreting a claim of any patent that claims priority hereto, each definition (or redefined term if an original definition was amended during the prosecution of that patent), functions as a clear and unambiguous disavowal of the subject matter outside of that definition. [86] a - at least one.

[87] activity - an action, act, step, and/or process or portion thereof.

[88] adapter - a device used to effect operative compatibility between different parts of one or more pieces of an apparatus or system.

[89] adjuster - something that brings parts to a more effective relative position.

[90] and/or - either in conjunction with or in alternative to.

[91] apparatus - an appliance or device for a particular purpose.

[92] associate - to join, connect together, and/or relate.

[93] block type - having a non-tri angular cross-section.

[94] bulkhead - a partition separating compartments.

[95] can - is capable of, in at least some embodiments.

[96] channel - a passage having a cross section with a base and two upturned sides, wherein each of the two upturned sides join the base at substantially right angles.

[97] compartment - a partitioned space.

[98] comprising - including but not limited to.

[99] configure - to make suitable or fit for a specific use or situation.

[ 100] connect - to j oin or fasten together.

[101] constructed to - made to and/or designed to.

[102] convert - to transform, adapt, and/or change.

[103] couple - to physically join in some fashion.

[104] coupleable - capable of being joined, connected, and/or linked together.

[105] define - to establish the outline, form, or structure of.

[106] determine - to obtain, calculate, decide, deduce, and/or ascertain.

[107] device - a machine, manufacture, and/or collection thereof.

[108] engage - to be in contact and interact with.

[ 109] front - a forward surface.

[110] hold - to apply.

[111] idler - a wheel that is free to turn on its own axis.

[112] install - to connect or set in position and prepare for use. [113] keep - retain.

[114] line - to place a layer inside something.

[115] link - a single division of a chain.

[116] may - is allowed and/or permitted to, in at least some embodiments.

[117] method - a process, procedure, and/or collection of related activities for accomplishing something.

[118] pitch - a distance between one point on a gear tooth and the corresponding point on the next tooth.

[119] plastic - comprising one or more of any of numerous organic synthetic or processed materials that are mostly thermoplastic or thermosetting polymers of high molecular weight and that can be made into objects, films, or filaments.

[120] plurality - the state of being plural and/or more than one.

[121] pontoon - a container that defines a cavity and is used to make something (e.g, a machine) float.

[122] predetermined - established in advance.

[123] provide - to furnish, supply, give, and/or make available.

[124] rail - a chain utilized in forming a track for vehicles.

[125] rear - a back of something.

[126] receive - to get, take, acquire, and/or obtain.

[127] repeatedly - again and again; repetitively.

[128] roller - a revolving cylinder on which something is moved.

[129] run - to travel .

[130] set - a related plurality.

[131] solid tank - a vessel that is substantially watertight.

[132] spoiler - a device that controls the flow of air/or water.

[133] spring - a twisted or coiled piece of metal that returns to its original shape when it is pressed down or stretched.

[134] sprocket - a toothed wheel.

[135] store - to place, hold, and/or retain.

[136] substantially - to a great extent or degree. [137] support - to bear the weight of, especially from below.

[138] system - a collection of mechanisms, devices, machines, articles of manufacture, processes, data, and/or instructions, the collection designed to perform one or more specific functions.

[139] teeth - a plurality of regular projections on the circumference of a wheel that engage with corresponding projections on another wheel to transmit force.

[140] tension - a force tending to cause extension.

[141] tightly - taut; not slack or loose.

[142] track pads - a continuous band of treads or track plates driven by two or more sprockets.

[143] transmit - to send, provide, furnish, and/or supply.

[144] undercarriage - a supporting framework of a machine.

[145] via - by way of and/or utilizing.

[146] watertight - substantially impervious to water penetration.

[147] wheel - a solid disk or a rigid circular ring connected by spokes to a hub, designed to turn around an axle passed through the center.

[148] yoke - a frame.

Note

[149] Still other substantially and specifically practical and useful embodiments will become readily apparent to those skilled in this art from reading the above-recited and/or herein-included detailed description and/or drawings of certain exemplary embodiments. It should be understood that numerous variations, modifications, and additional embodiments are possible, and accordingly, all such variations, modifications, and embodiments are to be regarded as being within the scope of this application.

[150] Thus, regardless of the content of any portion (e.g., title, field, background, summary, description, abstract, drawing figure, etc.) of this application, unless clearly specified to the contrary, such as via explicit definition, assertion, or argument, with respect to any claim, whether of this application and/or any claim of any application claiming priority hereto, and whether originally presented or otherwise:

[151] there is no requirement for the inclusion of any particular described or illustrated characteristic, function, activity, or element, any particular sequence of activities, or any particular interrelationship of elements;

[152] no characteristic, function, activity, or element is “essential”;

[153] any elements can be integrated, segregated, and/or duplicated;

[154] any activity can be repeated, any activity can be performed by multiple entities, and/or any activity can be performed in multiple jurisdictions; and

[155] any activity or element can be specifically excluded, the sequence of activities can vary, and/or the interrelationship of elements can vary.

[156] Moreover, when any number or range is described herein, unless clearly stated otherwise, that number or range is approximate. When any range is described herein, unless clearly stated otherwise, that range includes all values therein and all subranges therein. For example, if a range of 1 to 10 is described, that range includes all values therebetween, such as for example, 1.1, 2.5, 3.335, 5, 6.179, 8.9999, etc., and includes all subranges therebetween, such as for example, 1 to 3.65, 2.8 to 8.14, 1.93 to 9, etc.

[157] When any claim element is followed by a drawing element number, that drawing element number is exemplary and non-limiting on claim scope. No claim of this application is intended to invoke paragraph six of 35 USC 112 unless the precise phrase “means for” is followed by a gerund.

[158] Any information in any material (e.g., a United States patent, United States patent application, book, article, etc.) that has been incorporated by reference herein, is only incorporated by reference to the extent that no conflict exists between such information and the other statements and drawings set forth herein. In the event of such conflict, including a conflict that would render invalid any claim herein or seeking priority hereto, then any such conflicting information in such material is specifically not incorporated by reference herein.

[159] Accordingly, every portion (e.g., title, field, background, summary, description, abstract, drawing figure, etc.) of this application, other than the claims themselves, is to be regarded as illustrative in nature, and not as restrictive, and the scope of subject matter protected by any patent that issues based on this application is defined only by the claims of that patent.

Claims

What is claimed is:

1. A system comprising: a first pontoon, the first pontoon a first solid tank; a second pontoon, the second pontoon a second solid tank; an undercarriage, the undercarriage comprising the first pontoon and the second pontoon, the undercarriage defining a channel, the channel lined with plastic; a first rail, wherein the first rail is constructed to run in the channel of undercarriage of the first pontoon; first set of track pads, the first set of track pads having a width of at least 36 inches, the track pads constructed to engage with the earth, a space defined between the first pontoon and the first set of track pads, the first set of track pads comprising a first plurality of links; a sprocket with block type teeth, the block type teeth constructed to engage with full holes the first plurality of links; and a first roller set, the first roller set comprising a first roller wheel, the first roller wheel mounted inside a front of the first pontoon, the first roller set comprising a plurality of rollers, the first roller set comprising a first idler wheel, the first idler wheel constructed to hold tension on the first set of track pads.

2. The system of claim 1 wherein: the first pontoon comprises a plurality of watertight compartment doors.

3. The system of claim 1 wherein: the first pontoon is at least 180 inches long, at least 48 inches tall, and at least 36 inches wide.

4. The system of claim 1 wherein: the first pontoon comprises a first front compartment, a first middle compartment, and a first rear compartment.

5. The system of claim 1 wherein: the second pontoon comprises a second front bulkhead and a second rear bulkhead.

6. The system of claim 1 wherein: the first idler wheel comprises a first yoke, the first yoke coupled to a first spring adjuster, the spring adjuster is constructed to keep the first idler wheel tightly engaged with the first rail.