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Amphibian

A technology for amphibious vehicles and vehicles, applied to amphibious vehicles, vehicle parts, wheels, etc., can solve the problems of increased weight and width, heavy motorcycles, etc., and achieve the effect of compact size and easy handling

Inactive Publication Date: 2010-12-15
GIBBS TECH
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Problems solved by technology

The increased width limits the angle to which a motor vehicle can lean at road corners
The added weight and width will make the motorcycle appear bulky on the road

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[0010] See figure 1 , 2 And 3, shows an embodiment of the amphibious vehicle 10 according to the present invention. The amphibious vehicle 10 includes a buoyant “V” shaped hull 12. The hull 12 has a bow 14 and a stern 16. The body 11 is attached to the hull 12.

[0011] A pair of front wheels 20 are connected adjacent to the bow of the ship by a front suspension 22. The front suspension 22 is preferably in the form of a double wishbone suspension, or may also be any known type of suspension.

[0012] The single rear wheel 24 is connected adjacent the stern by a rear suspension 26. The rear suspension 26 is preferably in the form of a pair of rearward trailing arms 28, rotatably supporting the wheel 24 between them. The arm 28 is rotatably attached to the chassis through a pivot 35 at its front end. The rearward trailing arm preferably forms an A-shaped frame. The laterally extending strut 29 is connected to the arm 28 and forms the apex of the A-shaped frame. The coil spring...

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Abstract

An amphibian (10) capable of travel on land and on water is provided with a body and a planing hull (12), and three road wheels (20, 24) mounted on retractable suspension (22, 26) which may be protracted for road use, or retracted for use on water; and further comprises ride-on seating for at least one driver to sit astride the body. Marine propulsion is provided by at least two jet drives (30), which have intakes (32) and nozzles (34). Picture 3 shows a power train and retractable rear wheel suspension. Steering control may be by handlebars (42), or by a steering wheel (not shown). The jets may be driven by belts and / or driveshafts. A separate power source may be provided for marine use. A windscreen (44) may be fitted.

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Technical field [0001] The invention relates to an amphibious vehicle, which can travel on water and on land. Background technique [0002] Amphibious vehicles have been proposed and produced in various forms. Although amphibious bicycles have been proposed, the smallest amphibious vehicle powered by an engine is a motorcycle. The patents of Lehrberger (DE 19831324C2), Gong (US 6,540,569) and Buchanan (GB 2,254,831) all disclose designs for amphibious motorcycles. [0003] Amphibious vehicles are dual-purpose vehicles, so they must be used on land as if they are on water. Different types of vehicles have different handling characteristics. Motorcycles can accelerate quickly and turn quickly and obliquely at a large angle. However, the above-mentioned three types of motor vehicles are heavy, large, and spherical in shape. [0004] The addition of equipment required for motorcycles to travel on water has led to a substantial increase in its weight. The increased weight will weake...

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IPC IPC(8): B60F3/00
CPCB60F3/0069B60F3/003B60F3/0007B60F2301/04B60F3/00
Inventor A·T·吉布斯
Owner GIBBS TECH
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