US Patent 11992781 Treaded traction device and system for model vehicles

A treaded traction device for model vehicles is provided. The treaded traction device includes a biasing assembly and a tensioning assembly. The biasing assembly includes a first bias support fixed relative to a vehicle hub and a second bias support fixed relative to a traction hub. The biasing assembly also includes a coil and a dampener attached to the first and second bias supports. The treaded traction device is biased to result in one end being lower than another end. The tensioning assembly includes an idler wheel and a first and second tension support. The tension supports may be rotated to move the idler wheel, releasing tension on a surrounding tread. When the tension is released, the surrounding tread may be removed or replaced.