I developed the high clearance outrigger legs as a concept for a different project, which ended up not being chosen due to its relative complexity. However, for a number of reasons, we found that it made perfect sense on the transmission derrick track unit.
https://patents.google.com/patent/US10081288B1/
Abstract
A utility vehicle is configured for use in emergency situations. The utility vehicle includes a base, a set of tracks, and a set of outriggers. The set of tracks is secured to the base configured to move the base through rough terrain. The set of outrigger is configured to be disposed in a stowed configuration and a deployed configuration. The outrigger is disposed above the deck level in the stowed configuration. The outrigger also remains outside the set of tracks in both the stowed configuration and the deployed configuration. The outrigger comprises an upper leg, a lower leg, and an actuator.
