СПОСОБ УПРАВЛЕНИЯ ПЛАВАЮЩЕЙ МАШИНОЙ

FIELD: transportation, military equipment. SUBSTANCE: driving method for floating vehicle includes installation of casings on the outside of the vehicle, connected to its hull. Possibility of creation of opened hollows and delivery of exhaust gases to those hollows through exhaust valves and pipelines is provided. Exhaust gases charge from power train to hollows of casings and their release can be regulated with controlled intake and exhaust valves respectively. Initial positive pressures are set in hollows of casings which provide stable vehicle position on calm water. In case of vehicle straight movement and absence of rocking, exhaust gases charging into casings hollows is performed in a smooth manner. In case of straight movement and rocking, tilting motion range is measured and proportionally to it's value exhaust gases supply to hollows from tilt side and opposite side respectively is increased or reduced. In case of turning the exhaust gases supply to hollows from turning side is ceased and from opposite side is increased proportionally to vehicle velocity squared and inversely proportional to the radius of turning. EFFECT: increase of vehicle stability. ÐÎÑÑÈÉÑÊÀß ÔÅÄÅÐÀÖÈß RU (19) (11) 2 335 413 (13) C1 (51) ÌÏÊ B60F 3/00 F41H 7/00 (2006.01) (2006.01) ÔÅÄÅÐÀËÜÍÀß ÑËÓÆÁÀ ÏÎ ÈÍÒÅËËÅÊÒÓÀËÜÍÎÉ ÑÎÁÑÒÂÅÍÍÎÑÒÈ, ÏÀÒÅÍÒÀÌ È ÒÎÂÀÐÍÛÌ ÇÍÀÊÀÌ (12) ÎÏÈÑÀÍÈÅ ÈÇÎÁÐÅÒÅÍÈß Ê ÏÀÒÅÍÒÓ (21), (22) Çà âêà: 2007117784/11, 14.05.2007 (24) Äàòà íà÷àëà îòñ÷åòà ñðîêà äåéñòâè ïàòåíòà: 14.05.2007 (45) Îïóáëèêîâàíî: 10.10.2008 Áþë. ¹ 28 2 3 3 5 4 1 3 äâèæåíè ìàøèíû è îòñóòñòâè êà÷êè ïîäà÷ó âûõëîïíûõ ãàçîâ â ïîëîñòè êîæóõîâ ïðîèçâîä ò ðàâíîìåðíî.  ñëó÷àå ïð ìîëèíåéíîãî äâèæåíè è êà÷êè èçìåð þò àìïëèòóäó íàêëîíà ìàøèíû è ïðîïîðöèîíàëüíî åå çíà÷åíèþ óâåëè÷èâàþò è óìåíüøàþò ïîäà÷ó âûõëîïíûõ ãàçîâ â ïîëîñòè ñî ñòîðîíû ñîîòâåòñòâåííî íàêëîíà è åé ïðîòèâîïîëîæíîé.  ñëó÷àå ïîâîðîòà ïîäà÷ó âûõëîïíûõ ãàçîâ â ïîëîñòè ñî ñòîðîíû ïîâîðîòà ïðåêðàùàþò, à ñ ïðîòèâîïîëîæíîé ñòîðîíû óâåëè÷èâàþò ...

ПЛАВУЧЕЕ УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ АМФИБИЙНОГО ТРАНСПОРТНОГО СРЕДСТВА

1. Плавучее устройство (100, 140; 200; 300; 400; 500, 560, 570; 600, 660, 670; 700; 760, 770; 800, 860, 870; 900, 940; 1000, 1080) для амфибийного двухкорпусного транспортного средства (I; II; III; IV; V; VI; VII; VIII; IX; X) с передней секцией (10) транспортного средства и задней секцией (20) транспортного средства, которые выполнены с возможностью поворота относительно друг друга, при этом плавучее устройство содержит плавучий элемент (100, 140; 200; 300; 400; 500, 560, 570; 600, 660, 670; 700; 760, 770; 800, 860, 870; 900, 940; 1000, 1080), проходящий вдоль по существу всей длины длинных сторон (10c, 10d, 20c, 20d) транспортного средства и предназначенный для обеспечения дополнительной плавучести, при этом плавучий элемент (100, 140; 200; 300; 400; 500, 560, 570; 600, 660, 670; 700; 760, 770; 800, 860, 870; 900, 940; 1000, 1080) выполнен с возможностью обеспечения поворота относительно друг друга секций (10, 20) транспортного средства на плаву, а также при движении на суше.2. Плавучее устройство по п. 1, в котором плавучий элемент (100, 140; 200; 300; 400; 500, 560, 570; 600, 660, 670; 700; 760, 770; 800, 860, 870; 900, 940; 1000, 1080) содержит плавучую конструкцию (100; 200; 300; 400; 500, 560, 570; 600, 660, 670; 700; 760, 770; 800, 860, 870; 900; 1000), соединенную с соответствующей длинной стороной (10c, 10d, 20c, 20d) транспортного средства.3. Плавучее устройство по п. 2, в котором плавучие конструкции (100; 200; 300; 400; 500, 560, 570; 600, 660, 670; 700; 760, 770; 800, 860, 870; 900; 1000) содержат переднюю и заднюю части (110, 120; 210, 220; 310, 320; 410, 420; 510, 520; 610, 620; 910, 920) плавучего элемента, соединенные друг с другом с возможностью поворота в области соединительной средней части (130; 230; 330; 430; 530; 630; 930) между секциями (10,20) транспортного средства.4. Плавучее устройство по п. 3, в котором между передней и задней частями (310, 320; 910, 920) плавучего элемента расположена гофрированная мембрана (330; 930).5. Плавучее ...

КОРПУС АМФИБИИ

1. Амфибия, работающая в режимах эксплуатации на суше и на море и содержащая:корпус;по меньшей мере, один разрыв, выполненный в корпусе; и,по меньшей мере, один убираемый узел колеса или гусеницы, по меньшей мере, частично расположенный в, по меньшей мере, одном разрыве, при этом:колесо или гусеница, по меньшей мере, одного убираемого узла колеса или гусеницы является убирающимся выше самой нижней точки корпуса при работе в режиме эксплуатации на море, и, по меньшей мере, часть колеса или гусеницы выдвигается ниже самой нижней точки корпуса при работе в режиме эксплуатации на суше,корпус является планирующим V-образным корпусом;корпус имеет переднюю носовую секцию, определяющую переднюю носовую поверхность/область поперек балки корпуса;указанный, по меньшей мере, один разрыв выполнен в передней носовой секции корпуса; и,по меньшей мере, часть колеса или гусеницы, по меньшей мере, одного убираемого узла колеса или гусеницы располагается впереди и перед, по меньшей мере, участком передней носовой поверхности/области, когда она выдвигается.2. Амфибия по п. 1, в которой, по меньшей мере, часть колеса или гусеницы, по меньшей мере, одного убираемого узла колеса или гусеницы располагается впереди и перед, по меньшей мере, участком передней носовой поверхности/области, когда она убирается.3. Амфибия по п. 1 или 2, в которой передняя носовая секция образована посредством центрального носового участка и участков слева и справа по носу, каждый из которых является частью передней носовой поверхности/области поперек балки корпуса.4. Амфибия по п. 3, в которой, по меньшей мере, часть каждой передней носовой поверхности/областей, обеспе РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (51) МПК B60F 3/00 (11) (13) 2014 100 871 A (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ЗАЯВКА НА ИЗОБРЕТЕНИЕ (21)(22) Заявка: 2014100871/11, 13.06.2012 (71) Заявитель(и): ДЖИББС ТЕКНОЛОДЖИЗ ЛИМИТЕД (GB) Приоритет(ы): (30) Конвенционный приоритет: 13.06.2011 US 61/496,297 (85) Дата начала ...

Gefechtsfahrzeug, ausgebildet als Amphibienfahrzeug

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Gefechtsfahrzeug (1), welches als Amphibienfahrzeug ausgebildet ist. Somit ist das Gefechtsfahrzeug (1) schwimm- und/oder tauchfähig. Das Gefechtsfahrzeug (1) ist aus einem modular aufgebauten Chassis aufgebaut, wobei als Module eine wasserdichte Ober- (11) und Unterschale (10) vorgesehen sind. Weiterhin umfasst die Erfindung ein wasserdichtes Verbindungselement (20), welches umlaufend zwischen der wasserdichten Ober- (11) und Unterschale (10) angeordnet ist und die wasserdichte Ober- (11) und Unterschale (10) wasserdicht verbindet. Das Auftriebsmittel des Gefechtsfahrzeugs (1) wird somit durch den Innenraum zwischen Ober- (11) und Unterschale (10) gebildet. Zudem ist eine Hubeinrichtung (21) vorgesehen, welche die Höhe zwischen Ober- (11) und Unterschale (10) einstellbar gestaltet. Somit ist auch das Auftriebsmittel einstellbar gestaltet.

Amphibian

AMPHIBIOUS CRAFT

... 1463418 Amphibious craft J F H POWELL 23 May 1975 [21 June 1974] 27770/74 Heading B7A An amphibious craft comprises a hull 1 supported by at least two endless chains of buoyant members 6, which are supported solely in stationary tracks 5 in which they move. The chains are driven by friction wheels 12 from at least one I.C. engine (14), Fig. 2 (not shown). The speed of each chain can be varied. Each buoyant member has lugs 7, so that it can be joined to the adjacent member by hinge pins, rollers 9, and resilient lateral rollers 10. The hull, buoyant members, and tracks can be made from glass-reinforced plastics. The shape of each member 6 ensures that it remains stationary with respect to the water over which it travels. The rollers 9, 10 can be replaced by PTFE or nylon blocks, which can run in PTFE guides. The chains can run freely within the tracks, with the craft driven by sails, oars, or punt poles. The links can be omitted with each member pushing directly on the next.

A hull for an amphibious vehicle

A hull 11 for an amphibious vehicle 10 is provided with at least one strake 14, 15 extending lengthwise along at least part of the underside of the hull. The strake at least in part has a pair of surfaces (19, 20, Fig 5 and 23, 24, Fig 6) which both extend downwardly from the hull at an angle of between 75 degrees and 90 degrees to the horizontal when the hull is level. Each of the surfaces when immersed in water is capable of giving rise to a lateral force on the hull during turning of the hull in water. The forward end of each strake may be triangular in cross-section to allow turning in a displacement mode, while each rearward end may be quadrilateral in cross-section to resist turning in both a displacement and a planing mode. A section of each strake may be formed integrally with the hull, with another section formed separately, then affixed to the hull. The strakes may extend over removable panels 7, 17 in the hull underside, but do not extend below the bottom of a keel 16.

Amphibious vehicle trim tab control

A planing amphibious vehicle (10, Fig 1) has at least one trim tab 22 at its stern. A vehicle control system 50 includes a mode change controller 62 and a trim tab controller 64. Controller 62 informs controller 64 when a mode change event is taking place. Controller 64 retracts the trim tab(s) if the mode change is from marine to land mode; and deploys the tab(s) if the change is from land mode to marine mode, to assist the vehicle in rising on to the plane. The controller may also retract the tab(s) if the vehicle reverses; and deploy the tab(s) if a change is made from reverse to forward motion. The vehicle control system may connect to actuators and sensors for retractable road wheels, which may use hydropneumatic struts. Safeguards against system faults and/or erroneous switch operation may be included. Road wheel drive decouplers may be used; a marine drive decoupler may also be fitted.

PONTOON TRACK CHAIN ARRANGEMENT

AMPHIBIENFAHRZEUG

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Amphibienfahrzeug für die Fortbewegung zu Wasser und zu Land mit wasserdichten, wannenartigen Fahrzeugrumpf (1) mit üblicher KFZ-Ausstattung mit Antriebsaggregat und zumindest drei Rädern und einem üblichen Schiffsantrieb (6) sowie mit zumindest einem Schwimmkörper (2) und ist dadurch gekennzeichnet,- dass der Fahrzeugrumpf (1) beidseitig nach abwärts hin offene Längseinbuchtungen (13) aufweist,- in welche mittels am Fahrzeugrumpf (1), insbesondere außen, angeordneter Einzieh-und Ausfahrmechaniken (50) zwei strömungstechnisch günstig geformte, und mit der Unterseite des Rumpfes übereinstimmende Unterseiten im eingezogenen Zustand aufweisende, Schwimmkörper (2) für Landfahrten (LF) auf den Rädern (7.1, 7.2) nach oben hin einziehbar oder einschwenkbar und- aus welchen für Wasserfahrten (WF) mittels der genannten Mechanik (50) die beiden Schwimmkörper - unter Anhebung des Fahrzeugrumpfes (1) mit den Rädern über die Wasserlinie (20.1) - auf bzw. in das Wasser (20) ...

AUXILIARY LIFT, - DRIVE AND - STEERING SYSTEM FOR CRAWLER-TYPE VEHICLE OR WHEELED VEHICLES

Amphibious vehicles with retractable wheels

Amphibious vehicle for civil protection applications, derived from tracked vehicles

FLOATATION APPARATUS FOR AN ALL TERRAIN VEHICLE

A floatation apparatus for an all terrain vehicle, includes a bridging support adapted to extend under the all terrain vehicle from a first side to a second side. The bridging support has a first end and a second end. The bridging support has a first float support extending upwardly and outwardly from the first end which is adapted to suspend a first float member and a second float support extending upwardly and outwardly from the second end which is adapted to suspend a second float member.

SNOWMOBILE CONVERSION KIT FOR AMPHIBIOUS SERVICE

A kit for conversion of a snowmobile for use as a personal watercraft by replacement of the skis with steerable flotation 'device' and addition of outrigger flotation 'device' to suspend the track in the water while providing flotation to the chassis, along with the flotation provided by the steerable flotation 'device'. The kit installs to the snowmobile without removing the track or engine drive, and without interference with operator control systems. Wheels may be included in keels of some hulls to allow for ease of access and egress from water to land.

FLOATING APPARATUS FOR A VEHICLE

A floatation apparatus for a vehicle includes a first floatation member, a second floatation member, and at least two arms. Each of the two arms have a floatation attachment end and a mounting end. The floatation attachment end of one of the two arms is secured to the first floatation member and the floatation attachment end of the other of the two arms is secured to the second floatation member. At least one support is provided that mounts to a vehicle. The mounting ends of the two arms are pivotally mounted to the support for movement between a substantially vertical stored position and a downwardly angled operative position. The arms can be locked in either the stored position or the operative position.

Einrichtung zum Lösen eines bakteriziden Gases in Wasser

Mit eigenem Antrieb zur Fortbewegung auf dem Lande und im Wasser ausgestattetes Fahrzeug

Fahrzeug für Wasser und Land

Verfahren zur Herstellung von Polyäthylen-Massen

Amphibienfahrzeug

Verfahren und Vorrichtung zur Herstellung einer Balghülle

Strassenfahrbares Fahrzeug mit hydraulisch betätigbarem, aufgebautem Bagger- oder Krangerät und mit Schwimmausrüstung

Armored, buoyant vehicle.

Zur Verbesserung der Schwimmfähigkeit eines gepanzerten Fahrzeuges (1) sind an diesem Auftriebskörper (4) lösbar befestigt, die aus einem geschlossenporigen Schaumkunststoff geformt sind und als Formkörper an die Fahrzeugkontur angepasst sind.

ПЛАВСРЕДСТВО ДЛЯ ОБОРУДОВАНИЯ БРОНЕМАШИН

Изобретение относится к плавсредствам, обеспечивающим придание мореходных качеств танкам и новых мореходных качеств плавающим бронемашинам и расширение их функциональных возможностей. Плавсредство содержит два водопроницаемых бортовых понтона, закрепляемых на бронемашине посредством носового и кормового узлов крепления, крыло для создания подъемной силы от набегающего потока воды и отвода его под носовую оконечность бронемашины, установленное между понтонами впереди бронемашины и закрепленное на их внутренних бортах, и кормовые вставки. Предусмотрена возможность установки крыла в различных положениях по высоте и углу атаки. Габариты плавсредства выбираются из условия обеспечения транспортировки заданных грузов с обеспечением при этом оптимальных возможностей по гидродинамике, проходимости по суше и непотопляемости при полной нагрузке и затоплении корпуса бронемашины водой. Носовая оконечность понтона, заостренная в плане, выполнена с баком и с плавными судовыми обводами, а кормовая оконечность ...

FLOATING PUMPING VEHICLE

ПЛАВСРЕДСТВО ДЛЯ ОБОРУДОВАНИЯ БРОНЕМАШИН

Изобретение относится к плавсредствам, обеспечивающим придание мореходных качеств танкам и новых мореходных качеств плавающим бронемашинам и расширение их функциональных возможностей. Плавсредство содержит два водопроницаемых бортовых понтона, закрепляемых на бронемашине посредством носового и кормового узлов крепления, крыло для создания подъемной силы от набегающего потока воды и отвода его под носовую оконечность бронемашины, установленное между понтонами впереди бронемашины и закрепленное на их внутренних бортах, и кормовые вставки. Предусмотрена возможность установки крыла в различных положениях по высоте и углу атаки. Габариты плавсредства выбираются из условия обеспечения транспортировки заданных грузов с обеспечением при этом оптимальных возможностей по гидродинамике, проходимости по суше и непотопляемости при полной нагрузке и затоплении корпуса бронемашины водой. Носовая оконечность понтона, заостренная в плане, выполнена с баком и с плавными судовыми обводами, а кормовая оконечность ...

AMPHIBIOUS PUMPING VEHICLE

SHOE FLEXIBLE AND SUSPENDED TO SUPPORT A SLEDGE OR LOADS

Carriage with autonomous propulsion which can transform itself into floating raft

DISPOSITIF POUR RENDRE UN KART, UN VEHICULE MONOPLACE AMPHIBIE

L'invention concerne l'adaptation sur un véhicule de faible masse et de petite taille, d'un dispositif lui permettant de se rendre amphibie au moment opportun. Ce dernier, constitué du véhicule propre à lui-même, est équipé entre-autre, d'une direction, d'un différentiel 2, de roues 5, d'un moteur 3, l'entraînant ; le tout monté sur un cadre 1. La fonction amphibie est assurée par l'élément gonflable 4, fixé sur le cadre 1, et est relié à la tubulure d'échappement 19, le gonflage se faisant par la manîoeuvre d'un robinet 13. Le déplacement sur l'eau est assuré par l'hélice 8, entraînée par un arbre d'hélice 7, solidaire d'un pignon conique, engrenant sur la couronne du différentiel 2. Le dispositif de cette invention est destiné à rendre le moyen de locomotion plus adéquat à certains milieux, d'en faciliter la visite, ce, grâce à cette polyvalence. Il peut aussi être destiné aux loisirs. (CF DESSIN DANS BOPI) ...

Structure impermeable bellows its manufacturing process and its uses

Swimming equipment for an excavator or a crane vehicle mobile on roads

Inflatable buoyancy bags for amphibious vehicle - are mounted under hinged flaps on sides of vehicle and raised by rams

The sides of the amphibious vehicle are fitted with hinged flaps, whose hinges are on the upper horizontal edges. The flaps are fitted with elastic hinges and are raised and lowered by pneumatic/hydraulic rams. They enclose folded buoyancy bags (5) and to increase the buoyancy of the vehicle, the flaps are swung into a horizontal position and the bags inflated. To fold the bags, the flaps are simply compressed with the rams. The system operates fully automatically and protects the bags in the folded position.

Low resistance water craft - has rolling action over water surface, and side plates to trap air underneath for stability

Universal terrain wheeled vehicle - with two axles chain driven in synchronism, inflatable floats and paddles to fit on wheels

ROUES FLOTTANTES ASSOCIEES A UNE EMBARCATION

DISPOSITIF PERMETTANT D'AUGMENTER LA SECURITE A BORD DES EMBARCATIONS, DE DIMINUER LES RISQUES DE NAUFRAGE DUS A L'ECHOUAGE SUR LES BANCS DE SABLE, DE FACILITER LA MANIPULATION DES EMBARCATIONS SUR LES BERGES, D'AFFAIBLIR LA PUISSANCE DE PROPULSION EN DIMINUANT LES RESISTANCES DE FROTTEMENT DUES AUX SURFACES DE CARENE IMMERGEES. IL COMPREND DES CARENES MOBILES CONSTITUEES PAR DES ROUES FLOTTANTES 1, TOURNANT LIBREMENT AUTOUR DE LEUR AXE 2, (OU COMMANDEES PAR UN MOTEUR) ET DONT LEUR IMMERSION NE DEPASSE PAS 14 A 13 DE LEUR DIAMETRE. LA ROTATION DE CES ROUES LIBRES SE PRODUIT AUTOMATIQUEMENT QUAND LE BATEAU AVANCE; DIMINUANT AINSI LA RESISTANCE DE FROTTEMENT. LE VOLUME TOTAL IMMERGE DE CES ROUES PERMET DE SOULEVER HORS DE L'EAU UNE EMBARCATION ET SES OCCUPANTS. L'INVENTION PERMET DE DIMINUER LA PUISSANCE NECESSAIRE A L'AVANCEMENT D'UN BATEAU ET OFFRE LA POSSIBILITE DE NAVIGUER EN EAUX PEU PROFONDES, OU DE ROULER MEME SUR LE SOL; FACILITANT AINSI LA MANIPULATION DES EMBARCATIONS SUR LES BERGES ...

MULTIPURPOSE AMPHIBIOUS VEHICLE CAPABLE OF MOVING ON ALL TOPOGRAPHICAL PLANES

PURPOSE: A multipurpose amphibious vehicle is provided to perform a polar expedition or travel between islands and drive in a wetland and a bog with a track including a low contact pressure. CONSTITUTION: A multipurpose amphibious vehicle(100) comprises a bow unit(10), a planning track(20), a driving track(30), a nose down preventing buoyancy fender unit(40), a rear float deck unit(60), a GPS system antenna(70), and a transmitting and receiving antenna(80). The bow unit is formed in order to strive through a current in low speed driving at less than the critical speed under water. The planning track comprises a planning belt(24) including three idling tires(21,22,23) and performing steering, braking, and a flattening of a tidal wave. The driving track comprises two idling tires(31,32), two guide tires(33,34), and a driving belt(35) and drives by rolling friction with the water surface. The nose down preventing buoyancy fender unit prevents inclining due to waves surging into a front upper ...

Auxiliary flotation, propulsion and steering unit for tracked and/or wheeled land vehicles

AMPHIBIAN

The present invention provides, with reference to Figure 2, an amphibian (10) operable in land and marine modes, the amphibian (10) comprising a hull (200), at least one discontinuity (wheel bay (116, 126)) provided in the hull (200), and at least one retractable wheel or track assembly (110, 120) at least partially located in the at least one discontinuity (wheel bay (116, 126)). The hull (200) is a planing hull, and the at least one discontinuity (wheel bay (116)) is provided in the front half of the hull (200) of the amphibian (10). The amphibian (10) further comprises at least one conduit (214) which opens, or is provided with an entry (215) which opens, into or at the at least one discontinuity (wheel bay (116)) and is configured for channelling, in use, fluid away from the at least one discontinuity (wheel bay (116)).

Floatable land vehicle

A floatable land vehicle is provided that includes a base body having at least one buoyancy body that is detachably fastened to the base body, the buoyancy body containing an at least partially filled tank.

Armored foldaway inflatable floating device

Disclosed is an AFIFD mounted on the front surface and both side surfaces of an amphibious vehicle to provide additional buoyancy. The AFIFD allows safe swimming of the amphibious vehicle, provides rapidity through automated folding and unfolding processes. The AFIFD has a membrane structure having a seal function and a plate structure having protection power, which are organically combined with each other, to provide both a seal function and protection power. The AFIFD is provided with air while being unfolded by the operation of driving means when the amphibious vehicle swims in water, so that the membrane structure and the plate structure are unfolded to form a completely sealed floating space. When the amphibious vehicle does not swim in water, the structures are folded and closed fixed to a vehicle body, so that the amphibious vehicle can run on ground without any difficulty.

Amphibian

The present invention provides, with reference to FIG. an amphibian operable in land and marine modes, the amphibian comprising a hull, at least one discontinuity (wheel bay) provided in the hull, and at least one retractable wheel or track assembly at least partially located in the at least one discontinuity (wheel bay). The hull is a planing hull, and the at least one discontinuity (wheel bay) is provided in the front half of the hull of the amphibian. The amphibian further comprises at least one conduit which opens, or is provided with an entry which opens, into or at the at least one discontinuity (wheel bay) and is configured for channelling, in use, fluid away from the at least one discontinuity (wheel bay). 1. An amphibian operable in land and marine modes , the amphibian comprising:a hull;at least one of a discontinuity provided in and a discontinuity formed by the hull; andat least one of a retractable wheel and a retractable track assembly at least partially located in the at least one discontinuity, wherein:the hull is a planing hull;the at least one discontinuity is provided in a front half of the hull of the amphibian; andthe amphibian further comprises at least one of a conduit which opens and a conduit provided with an entry which at least one of opens into and opens at the at least one discontinuity and is configured for channelling, in use, fluid away from the at least one discontinuity.2. The amphibian as claimed in wherein the at least one conduit is configured for channelling claim 1 , in use claim 1 , fluid away from the at least one discontinuity to at least one of a side claim 1 , along claim 1 , underneath claim 1 , inside claim 1 , and to a rear of the amphibian.3. The amphibian as claimed in wherein the at least one conduit is configured for channelling claim 1 , in use claim 1 , fluid away from the at least one discontinuity along the underside of the amphibian.4. The amphibian as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the at least one conduit is at ...

AMPHIBIOUS VEHICLE

An amphibious vehicle (20) for land and water use comprises a main mono hull section (12) and a pair of port and starboard sponsons (18) which are movable from a stowed position under a main vehicle deck adjacent to the mono hull (12) and a fully deployed position in which the sponsons are spaced apart from the mono hull by at least one hull width. The sponsons are each pivotally connected to the main hull by means of a pair of respective arms (38) which together with the sponson and the hull define a parallel type four bar linkage. The sponsons stablise the vehicule on water and are readily stowed to allow vehicle mobility on land.

Устройство для уменьшения сопротивления движению на плаву двухзвенных гусеничных транспортеров

Полезная модель относится к области транспортного машиностроения, в частности к плавающим двухзвенным гусеничным транспортерам, и может быть использована для обеспечения работоспособного состояния герметичной складной камеры при передвижении транспортера по твердой поверхности. Целью полезной модели является защита герметичной складной камеры от повреждений при передвижении транспортера по твердой поверхности. Разработка настоящей полезной модели направлена на защиту герметичной складной камеры плавающего двухзвенного гусеничного транспортера от повреждений при передвижении транспортера по твердой поверхности. Решение поставленной задачи достигается тем, что плавающий двухзвенный транспортер, содержащий источник сжатой газовой среды и водоизмещающий объем в виде герметичной складной камеры, заполняемой газовой средой в рабочем состоянии, при этом герметичная камера выполнена из упругодеформируемого газонепроницаемого материала, клапанную систему впуска-выпуска, а на поверхности камеры закреплены ...

Gepanzertes Fahrzeug

Amphibian

A hull for an amphibious vehicle

Armored foldaway inflatable floating device

An amphibious vehicle

Amphibious vehicle (1) has at least two, preferably three, longitudinal vee sections (40 to 42) in its hull (2). Retractable wheels (21, fig. 3) are provided; these may retract into discontinuities (8 to 11) in the hull. The wheels are retracted above the lowest point of the hull for marine use; and are protracted at least partly below the lowest point of the hull for land use. Where three vee sections are provided, the central vee (40) may depend lower than the side vees (41,42); or vice versa. The hull may be a cathedral hull. The hull may have a deadrise of between 10 and 25 degrees. The vehicle ground clearance may be adjustable, for example from 0.10m to 0.50m. A four wheel drive power train may be provided, as shown in Figure (4); for example, with a longitudinal engine (50), PTO (60), transmission (70), and transfer case (80).

Amphibious vehicle having removable sponsons

The present invention is a removable sponson apparatus that is attachable to an amphibious vehicle 10. The apparatus comprises a support 20 mountable to the amphibious vehicle 10; and one or more sponsons 30 slidably attachable to the support. The support 20 and sponson 30 are provided with cooperating runners (32, fig 2) and tracks (27, 28, fig 2) to facilitate releasable inter-connection. The support 20 may be substantially rigid and connected along the side edges (23,24, fig 4), the bow (21, fig 4) and/or the stern (22, fig 4) of the vehicle 10, the support having an inner edge fixedly connectable to the vehicle 10. If the support extends behind the stern of the amphibious vehicle it may define counter which may provide a mounting 41 (fig 4) for an outboard engine (26, fig 3).

Improvements in or relating to amphibious vehicles

... 577,192. Armoured vehicles. SHAW, H. Feb. 17, 1944, No. 2967. [Class 92 (i)] [Also in Group XXXIII] An armoured or other vehicle A, the base of which is water-tight, has a collapsable vertical wall secured to the upper skin of the vehicle to enclose a water-free space of sufficient size to render the vehicle buoyant in water. In the form shown, a vessel or casing F formed of rubberised canvas is attached at its lower edge to a trough E fast with and passing round the vehicle. Attached to the interior of the vessel F are a number of inflatable tubes O, H. During land travel, the deflated tubes and vessel F are supported in the trough E which is preferably armoured. In water, buoyancy is obtained by pumping up the tubes with air to erect the vessel F. The vehicle may be concealed from aerial observation by a false floor J, and the casing F may be camouflaged and partly inflated for concealing purposes when used on land. In place of the inflatable tubes, an expansible framework formed of telescopic ...

IMPROVED AUXILIARY LIFT, DRIVE AND STEERING ELEMENT DEVICE FOR MULTIPURPOSE VEHICLES LIKE AN AMPHIBIOUS VEHICLE

AMPHIBIOUS VEHICLE

AMPHIBIOUS VEHICLES WITH RETRACTABLE WHEELS

Amphibious vehicle

AMPHIBIOUS VEHICLE

... ▓▓▓The present invention provides an amphibious vehicle with improved vehicle ▓movement means.▓Specifically, the invention provides an amphibious vehicle comprising a ▓vehicle body which▓functions as a displacement hull during marine use, land motive means for ▓providing land motive▓force which incorporates a front wheel drive system, marine motive means for ▓providing marine▓motive force, an engine positioned within the vehicle and operatively ▓connected to provide power▓to both said land motive means and said marine motive means, and a single ▓power train for▓transmitting torque generated by said engine, wherein manual switching means ▓is provided for▓selectively directing said torque to said land motive means and said marine ▓motive means.▓ ...

AMPHIBIOUS VEHICLE FOR USE ON SEA ICE

A method for moving a tracked amphibious vehicle from the water to the surface of adjacent floating ice, including altering the fore and aft trim of the vehicle to facilitate engagement of the tracks with the ice. A vehicle for implementing the method having adjustable ballasting means for changing between a level-trim position and a bow-down-trim position when floating.

FLOTATION MODULE FOR A MILITARY VEHICLE

The invention relates to a buoyancy module (10) comprising a buoyancy body (11) for a, in particular, military vehicle (1), which can be secured to said module for operating the vehicle (1) as a watercraft, also comprising a land driving unit (13) for operating the vehicle (1) as a land vehicle. The invention also relates to a vehicle (1), in particular a military vehicle, comprising a base module (20) in particular for accommodating crew members, also comprising a buoyancy module (10) which can be arranged on said base module for operating said vehicle (1) as a watercraft.

SNOWMOBILE FLOTATION SYSTEM

ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE Disclosed is a flotation system designed to be incorporated into an existing snowmobile and including a plurality of floats which may be inflated either selectively or automatically. The device is intended to be incorporated into a snowmobile which is used oil ice covered bodies of water. Sometimes, during such use, the ice breaks causing the snowmobile to sink and thereby be destroyed. Through the use of the present invention, flotation is provided to maintain the snowmobile in a floating position to allow safe retrieval.

Improvements brought to the means allowing to make floatable the terrestrial motor vehicles

Improvements with the devices to give buoyancy to the vehicles

amphibious element for river transport, terrestrial and maritime

Armoured Vehicle

AMPHIBIOUS VEHICLE

Two, three or four wheeled sports or transport vehicle i.e. bi, tri or quadricycle, has seat, and external inflatable structure constituted of inflatable tubes and fixed on rigid structure for forming body or flexible fairing

L'invention concerne un engin léger ou ultra léger bi-, tri-, ou quadricycle sur lequel on vient fixer une structure gonflable externe assurant la protection et la flottabilité. Le domaine d'application est plus particulièrement le transport de personnes et le sport.

sistema de aplique de armadura flutuante

Veìculo anfìbio para aplicações de proteção civil

BUOYANT ARMOR APPLIQUE SYSTEM

An armor applique system for supplementing the integrated armor of an amphibious vehicle without increasing the effective weight of the vehicle in water. A plurality of armored modules individually are affixed to the hull of an amphibious vehicle, each module having an armor element and a buoyant element sized to offset at least the weight of the armor element when the module is submerged in water. The modules can be arranged to align with the armor elements of neighboring modules and create a nearly continuous armor layer over a layer of buoyant elements and the hull. The modules can be provided in a plurality of different shapes and sizes such that the armor layer can be customized approximate to shape and size of the portion of the hull to prove protected.

MOTOR VEHICLE

Motor vehicle (1) designed for transport on a ground surface and/or a water surface, comprising a cabin (2) provided with at least two supporting elements (3) for contact with the surface, spaced apart in transport direction, wherein the cabin is adjustable between a first position in which the cabin is at a distance from the supporting elements and a second position in which, from a predetermind transport speed, the cabin is at a distance from at least one of the supporting elements that is greater than the distance to the supporting element in the first position, while in the second position, the supporting element rearmost in the transport direction remains in contact with the surface and wherein the cabin is held in the second position through an aerodynamic lifting force which acts on a wing element (4,5) connected to the cabin.

AMPHIBIOUS PUMPING VEHICLE

An amphibious vehicle has a floatable vehicle body; ground engaging propulsion structure having a plurality of ground engaging elements powered by a hydraulic motor; a fluid pump for pumping liquid manure; a power source connected to a hydraulic pump and configured to provide power to both the ground engaging propulsion structure and the fluid pump; and, remote control structure for controlling the ground engaging propulsion structure and a flow of fluid from the fluid pump. The speed and/or direction of the vehicle is remotely controllable by an operator remote from the vehicle when the vehicle is ground engaging and when the vehicle is floating.

AMPHIBIAN

AMPHIBIOUS VEHICLES WITH RETRACTABLE WHEELS

КОРПУС АМФИБИИ

FIELD: transportation. SUBSTANCE: amphibian comprises a body, a gap formed in the body, a retractable node of the wheel or the caterpillar partially located in one gap, wherein the wheel or the caterpillar of the retractable wheel node is retractable above the lowest body point or extendable below the lowest body point when operated. The body is a V-shaped planning body and has a front nose section, a gap is formed in the front nose section of the body. According to one embodiment, the part of the wheel or the caterpillar of the retractable node is located before the frontal nose surface/area, when it is put forward. In another embodiment, the front nose section is formed by the central nose, left and right sections. EFFECT: increasing the amphibian speed. 27 cl, 11 dwg РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 2 642 023 C2 (51) МПК B60F 3/00 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ИЗОБРЕТЕНИЯ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК B60F 3/0015 (2015.12) (21)(22) Заявка: 2014100871, 13.06.2012 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: (73) Патентообладатель(и): ДЖИББС ТЕКНОЛОДЖИЗ ЛИМИТЕД (GB) Дата регистрации: 23.01.2018 (56) Список документов, цитированных в отчете о поиске: US 2009061702 A1, 05.03.2009. WO 13.06.2011 US 61/496,297 (43) Дата публикации заявки: 20.08.2015 Бюл. № 23 2005115775 A1, 08.12.2005. RU 2297922 C2, 27.04.2007. RU 64140 U1, 27.06.2007. (45) Опубликовано: 23.01.2018 Бюл. № 3 (85) Дата начала рассмотрения заявки PCT на национальной фазе: 13.01.2014 2 6 4 2 0 2 3 Приоритет(ы): (30) Конвенционный приоритет: R U 13.06.2012 (72) Автор(ы): ДЖИББС Алан Тимоти (GB), КАРЛСОН Эрик Джон (US) GB 2012/051344 (13.06.2012) C 2 C 2 (86) Заявка PCT: (87) Публикация заявки PCT: R U 2 6 4 2 0 2 3 WO 2012/172335 (20.12.2012) Адрес для переписки: 129090, Москва, ул. Б. Спасская, 25, строение 3, ООО "Юридическая фирма Городисский и Партнеры" (54) КОРПУС АМФИБИИ (57) Реферат: Группа изобретений относится к вариантам амфибий, содержащим корпус. ...

АМФИБИЯ

1. Амфибия, работающая в режиме движения по суше и в морском режиме и содержащая:корпус;по меньшей мере, один разрыв, выполненный в корпусе или сформированный им; ипо меньшей мере, один убираемый узел колеса или гусеницы, по меньшей мере, частично расположенный в, по меньшей мере, одном разрыве, причем корпус представляет собой глиссирующий корпус;при этом, по меньшей мере, один разрыв предусмотрен в передней половине корпуса амфибии; иамфибия дополнительно содержит, по меньшей мере, один трубопровод, который открывается или в котором предусмотрен вход, который открывается, в или, по меньшей мере, возле одного разрыва и выполнен с возможностью подачи по каналам, при использовании текучей среды в сторону от, по меньшей мере, одного разрыва.2. Амфибия по п. 1, в которой, по меньшей мере, один трубопровод выполнен с возможностью канализирования, при использовании, текучей среды, отводя ее от, по меньшей мере, одного разрыва на боковую сторону, вдоль, ниже, внутрь и/или к задней части амфибии.3. Амфибия по п. 1, в которой, по меньшей мере, один трубопровод выполнен с возможностью канализирования, при использовании, текучей среды, отводя ее от, по меньшей мере, одного разрыва вдоль нижней стороны амфибии.4. Амфибия по любому из пп. 1-3, в которой, по меньшей мере, один трубопровод является, по меньшей мере, частично, открытым в точке вдоль его длины в форме канала.5. Амфибия по любому из пп. 1-3, в которой, по меньшей мере, один трубопровод закрыт в точке вдоль его длины в форме туннеля или трубы.6. Амфибия по любому из пп. 1-3, в которой поперечное сечение, по меньшей мере, одного трубопровода, по существу, является одинаковым вдоль его длины.7. Ам РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (51) МПК B60F 3/00 (11) (13) 2014 102 974 A (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ЗАЯВКА НА ИЗОБРЕТЕНИЕ (21)(22) Заявка: 2014102974/11, 02.07.2012 (71) Заявитель(и): ДЖИББС ТЕКНОЛОДЖИЗ ЛИМИТЕД (GB) Приоритет(ы): (30) Конвенционный приоритет: 30.06.2011 GB 1111200.0; ...

Mit eigenem Antrieb fuer die Fortbewegung auf dem Lande und im Wasser ausgestattetesFahrzeug

Zusatzauftriebs-, -antriebs- und -lenkvorrichtung für Raupen- oder Radfahrzeuge

Amphibious vehicles with retractable wheels

Amphibious vehicle (2, fig. 1) has road wheels 8 which are retractable to allow planing. Each wheel suspension is accomodated by a gap (80,fig 4) in the planing surface 20 of the hull. To reduce hydrodynamic drag and improve marine handling, covers 34 are provided which cover the gaps when the wheels are retracted. These covers may be hinged parallel to a longitudinal, or to a transverse, axis of the vehicle. The covers may be hung from suspension arms 40 or otherwise connected to hull 6. The covers may leave gaps (90,fig 4); to cover these, a second embodiment comprises "barn door" double covers (92, 94, fig. 5). A third embodiment has a mechanical linkage (182, fig. 7), which biases cover 180 to overlay gap 90 on wheel retraction. Tabs may be used (104, fig. 7) to prevent covers (180,fig 7) from being drawn above hull surface 20 when the wheels are retracted.

Amphibious vehicle

Armored foldaway inflatable floating device

Disclosed is an AFIFD mounted on the front surface and both side surfaces of an amphibious vehicle to provide additional buoyancy. The AFIFD allows safe swimming of the amphibious vehicle, provides rapidity through automated folding and unfolding processes. The AFIFD has a membrane structure having a seal function and a plate structure having protection power, which are organically combined with each other, to provide both a seal function and protection power. The AFIFD is provided with air while being unfolded by the operation of driving means when the amphibious vehicle swims in water, so that the membrane structure and the plate structure are unfolded to form a completely sealed floating space. When the amphibious vehicle does not swim in water, the structures are folded and closed fixed to a vehicle body, so that the amphibious vehicle can run on ground without any difficulty.

An amphibious vehicle

Improvements in or relating to self propelled amphibious vehicles

... 802,231. Amphibious ferry-boat. EISENWERKE KAISERSLAUTERN. June 3, 1957 [June 4, 1956 ; August 7, 1956], No. 17497/57. Classes 113 and 114. A self-propelled amphibious vehicle constructed as a ferry with a broad deck or platform and a drive-on ramp 26 articulated at 32 for swinging over on to the deck, has a chassis or wheels retractable into chambers open only at the base. Increased buoyancy is obtained from inflatable bodies 5 secured by foldable carrier plates 2 having parts 2a and 2b hinged to a bracket 4 foldable into a recess 7 in the side of the vehicle. A compressed air installation fills said bodies and evacuates said chambers. The deck may be widened by extension plates 11 carried on brackets 10 when the latter are swung out from the side of the ferry. The brackets carry a kerb or scraping board 19. The vehicle is propelled on water by a propeller 30 which is adjustable in height, mounted at the end of the vehicle remote from the ramp, and swingable on to the deck.

AN IMPROVED LOAD SUPPORTING FLOAT STRUCTURE

... 1,206,921. Load supporting float. DR-ING H.C.F. PORSCHE K.G. 7 Jan., 1969 [9 Feb., 1968], No. 881/69. Heading B7A. Floats 7, 71 supporting an armoured vehicle in water each comprise a flexible closed cover 8 and foam material 9 filling the cover before use, shape imparting rigid members 15, 16, 17, 18 inside the cover forming its shape when it is filled with foam. In the embodiment shown tension members 24, 25 provided with quick acting couplings are secured between each float and the vehicle. The components to separate the foam are stored in the vehicle in pressurized containers with the folded and collapsed covers.

Amphibian

An amphibious motorcycle with a hull that provides desirable buoyancy for the vehicle to float while in the water and yet allows the vehicle to lean/turn during use on land is provided. The amphibious motorcycle has a front wheel with a front suspension system and a rear wheel with a rear suspension system. Also included can be at least one wheel retraction system that is operable to move the front wheel and/or the rear wheel between a deployed position for use of the amphibious motorcycle on land and a retracted position for use of the amphibious motorcycle on or in the water. The amphibious motorcycle also has a hull that can have a center portion with a center bow and two oppositely disposed and spaced apart side portions each with a side bow.

AMPHIBIOUS VEHICLES

Embodiments of amphibious vehicles are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, the amphibious vehicle includes a body that defines a buoyant hull. The buoyant hull includes a bottom, and a pair of lateral sides. The bottom extends downward at the lateral sides to form a pair of pockets, and each pocket is open to atmosphere through an upper side of the hull and is closed at a lower end by the bottom of the hull. In addition, the amphibious vehicle includes a plurality of wheels mounted to the lateral sides of the body, and a pair of tracks disposed about the wheels.

MOBILE PONTOON AND FERRY CROSSING EQUIPMENT, A PONTOON AND A FERRY ACCOMPANYING THIS EQUIPMENT

Mobile pontoon and ferry crossing equipment as well as a pontoon and a ferry accompanying this equipment, whereas crossing equipment comprises at least one foldable ferry or one foldable pontoon, each of which has a compact modular design composed of float modules and equipped with self-aligned joining elements that stabilised these modules, according to the invention is characterised by the fact that the foldable ferry (1) or foldable pontoon (2) in its closed condition for transportation forms a semi-trailer or a trailer, whose self-supporting chassis (3) is at the same time a basic float module of the foldable ferry (1) or foldable pontoon (2) respectively.

CONVERSION KIT FOR ALL TERRAIN VEHICLE

The invention offers a conversion kit for all terrain vehicle, which is adjusted for driving both on the terrain and in the water. For that purpose, pontoons to lengthen the front and rear side of the all terrain vehicle have been constructed, the height whereof in respect of the vehicle in working position can be adjusted according to one's needs. The pontoons can be turned in such position that does not disturb the movement of the all terrain vehicle on dry land.

AMPHIBIOUS PUMPING VEHICLE

An amphibious pumping vehicle comprising: a floatable vehicle body; ground engaging propulsion structure configured to raise and lower relative to the vehicle body; a fluid pump; a first fluid nozzle configured to direct fluid through the air, the fluid nozzle connected by a fluid conduit to the fluid pump; and, a power source configured to provide power to both the ground engaging propulsion structure and the fluid pump. The vehicle is particularly well suited to pumping and recirculating fluid within manure lagoons and is able to be driven up out of the lagoon when the lagoon level has been lowered.

AMPHIBIOUS VEHICLE THAT TILTS WHILE FLOATING TO FACILITATE CLIMBING ONTO SEA ICE

A tracked amphibious vehicle having adjustable ballasting means for changing between a neutral-trim position and an ice-engaging-end-up trim position when floating so as to facilitate moving from floating in water to the surface of adjacent floating ice.

Improvements brought to the means to make floatable the terrestrial motor vehicles

Amphibious vehicle car-engine

Earth moving machinery made amphibious

SHOE FLEXIBLE AND SUSPENDED TO SUPPORT A SLEDGE OR LOADS

부력 구조가 개선된 수륙양용버스

... 본 발명은 부력 구조가 개선된 수륙양용버스에 관한 것으로, 외관을 구성하는 외관부가 알루미늄 합금 재료로 구성되고, 승객이 탑승하여 위치하는 알루미늄 합금 재료의 상부 데크(111)를 포함하는 상부 본체부(110); 및 상기 상부 본체부(110)의 하부에 구성되는 알루미늄 합금 재료의 하부 본체부(120);를 포함하고, 상기 하부 본체부(120)는 상기 하부 본체부(120)의 내측에 포함되는 스틸 또는 스테인리스강 재료의 메인 샤시(140); 및 상기 메인 샤시(140)의 양측에 배치되는 부력 공간부(130);를 포함하여 구성된다.

amphibian

HIGH WATER-SPEED TRACKED AMPHIBIAN

An amphibious vehicle capable of high speeds on the water has a buoyant hull with driven tracks on each side of the hull. The tracks are movable between an upper position and a lower position relative to the hull. The tracks propel the vehicle both for land travel and water travel. Water diverter vanes at the aft end of each track divert water being carried forward by the tracks. Water diverter vanes at the forward ends direct water carried on the upper runs in a downward and aft direction. A cavitation plate is located behind each of the tracks while waterborne and below the waterline of the hull. A tillable transom flap is attached to the transom and extends rearward.

Snowmobile flotation system

Disclosed is a flotation system designed to be incorporated into an existing snowmobile and including a plurality of floats which may be inflated either selectively or automatically. The device is intended to be incorporated into a snowmobile which is used on ice covered bodies of water. Sometimes, during such use, the ice breaks causing the snowmobile to sink and thereby be destroyed. Through the use of the present invention, flotation is provided to maintain the snowmobile in a floating position to allow safe retrieval.

Apparatus to convert an all terrain vehicle into a boat, and methods of constructing and utilizing same

Apparatus to convert an all terrain vehicle into an amphibious off-road vehicle. A buoyant unitary structure is fitted to the all terrain vehicle with releasable fasteners. The buoyant unitary structure includes one or more internal air pockets, and a hollow compartment to accommodate the legs and feet of a user of the amphibious vehicle.

Multi-purpose amphibious vehicle

When the multi-purpose amphibious vehicle moves on surfaces of any type of terrain, it runs on a rolling track by rolling friction faster than a critical speed. The multi-purpose vehicle can run very smoothly and economically with a single engine, can provide multi-terrain capability with no hesitation between surfaces of different types of terrains, and can go as fast on the surfaces of water, snow and ice as it can run on the surface of land. Journey between islands, use for arctic expeditions, higher speed entry along inland rivers, and on the other hand, operation on areas of marsh or swamp using lower ground pressure tracks are all possible with this multi-purpose amphibious vehicle.

LONGITUDINAL MEMBER, AMPHIBIOUS UNDERCARRIAGE AND VEHICLE

Longitudinal member () for amphibious undercarriage, which internally defines one or more air chambers () for its own buoyancy and externally at least one sliding trail (), wherein the longitudinal member () comprises one or more tracks (′), which develop around the sliding trail () and comprising chains () flanked to each other and slidably mounted, each chain () comprising concatenated links (), forged in one piece, fluid-powered motor means, attached to the longitudinal member () and configured to promote the sliding of the track (′) or plurality of tracks through the chains (). 1. A longitudinal member for amphibious undercarriage , defining internally one or more air chambers at least for the buoyancy of itself and externally at least one sliding trail;wherein said longitudinal member comprises:one or more tracks, which develop as a ring around the sliding trail and comprising chains flanked to each other and slidably mounted, each chain comprising concatenated links;one or more motors, attached to the longitudinal member and configured to promote the sliding of the track or plurality of tracks through the chains;wherein the concatenated links are forged in one piece.2. The longitudinal member according to claim 1 , wherein the forged links are thick-walled claim 1 , with a thickness equal to or greater than about 4 mm claim 1 , to ensure high compression resistance.3. The longitudinal member according to claim 1 , wherein the links develop away from the sliding trail by a predetermined link height and wherein claim 1 , for each pair of links claim 1 , the chain comprises at least one articulation pin which develops between said links and at least one protection bushing associated with clearance to said pin.4. The longitudinal member according to claim 3 , wherein the outer diameter of the protection bushing and the height of the link are mutually selected so that claim 3 , during the sliding of the chain claim 3 , said bushing is guided distanced from the ...

METHOD FOR MULTL-MEDIUM TRANSPORT

The invention relates to methods of using amphibious and “ground effect” vehicles that incorporate a wheel having a box portion affixed to a disc or wheel portion such that a vehicle with such wheels can roll on most surfaces and easily transition from one type of terrain, or medium, to another. 1 i) a prismatic box portion having at least one vertical base;', 'ii) a chassis with a coupling means for conveying rotational energy to the wheel; and', 'iii) at least one cylindrical disc, wherein the prismatic box portion and at least one of its vertical bases is affixed concentrically to at least one cylindrical portion at its base to form the hybrid wheel, 'a) operating a hybrid wheel having'}. A method of multi-medium transport comprising This invention relates to a method and device for traversing most surfaces, liquid or solid.Historically, transports have plowed slowly through the water to reach a destination. Once at port, cargo would have to be loaded onto another vehicle. Similarly, such transports that run on one medium do not run on another, those that do, do so cumbersomely. Those vehicles that are specific to a medium seem better designed to disturb the medium rather than traverse it. Conventional water transport requires deep navigable waterways. Conventional vehicles that will operate from one medium to another are heavily laden with compromises for one medium or the other. Wind powered machines are not tenacious to the medium and are not conducive for use in congested areas. Convention teaches that rolling vehicles need man-made surfaces to roll on.What is needed is a transport that can swiftly traverse all the mediums (sand, snow, water, ice and air, including paved surfaces) and pull or push heavy loads on a fluid surface.The wheel of the present invention satisfies this need. The wheel includes a box portion and a cylindrical portion. The box portion is volumetric and of a generally large surface contact area. The cylindrical or disc portion may be ...

Drilling platform for amphibious operations

A drilling platform for amphibious operations includes: a base, wherein drive tracks are arranged on both sides of the base, a propeller is disposed at a rear end of the base, and a driving assembly is disposed inside the base; two support cylinders are respectively disposed at two ends of the base; each of the support cylinders contains a sub-cylinder; a pushing cylinder is arranged on a bottom surface of the partition plate; a buoyancy adjustment assembly is provided at a bottom of the base, so as to provide buoyancy support for the base when the base is transferred from land to water. The present invention is suitable for drilling construction of pile foundations of water and land buildings, bridge piers, and transmission line electric tower pile foundations, as well as drilling of oil wells, wherein the drilling platform construction process at different drilling points is omitted. 1113112111124141142220122202201203220320220420220822072207207208205204205206206207208202205208205207205208111. A drilling platform for amphibious operations , comprising: a base () and an operating platform () fixed on the base () for drilling , wherein drive tracks () are arranged on both sides of the base () , a propeller is disposed at a rear end of the base () , and a driving assembly is disposed inside the base () to respectively cooperate with the drive tracks () and the propeller; two support cylinders () are respectively disposed at two ends of the base () , and bottom ends of the support cylinders () penetrate the base () to be flush with a bottom surface of the base (); each of the support cylinders () contains a sub-cylinder () coaxial therewith; a bottom end of the sub-cylinder () is sealed , and a partition plate () for isolating the sub-cylinder () into two separate regions is mounted on an internal circumferential wall of the sub-cylinder (); a pushing cylinder () is arranged on a bottom surface of the partition plate (); a circular sealing organ cover () is arranged on ...

Amphibious vehicles

Embodiments of amphibious vehicles are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, the amphibious vehicle includes a body that defines a buoyant hull. The buoyant hull includes a bottom, and a pair of lateral sides. The bottom extends downward at the lateral sides to form a pair of pockets, and each pocket is open to atmosphere through an upper side of the hull and is closed at a lower end by the bottom of the hull. In addition, the amphibious vehicle includes a plurality of wheels mounted to the lateral sides of the body, and a pair of tracks disposed about the wheels.

Amphibian Hull

An amphibian operable in land and marine modes includes a hull, having a discontinuity, and a retractable wheel or track drive assembly at least partially located in the discontinuity. A wheel or track drive of the at least one retractable wheel or track drive assembly is retracted above a lowest point of the hull when operating in marine mode, and the wheel or track drive is protracted below the lowest point when operating in land mode. The hull is a planing V hull having a forward bow section defining a frontal bow surface/area across a beam of the hull. The discontinuity is provided in the forward bow section, and the wheel or track drive of the retractable wheel or track drive assembly is located ahead of and in front of at least a portion of the frontal bow area when protracted. 1. An amphibian operable in land and marine modes , the amphibian comprising:a hull;at least one discontinuity provided in the hull; andat least one of a retractable wheel assembly and a track drive assembly at least partially located in the at least one discontinuity, wherein:at least one of a wheel and track drive of the at least one of the retractable wheel assembly and track drive assembly is retracted above a lowest point of the hull when operating in the marine mode, and at least part of the at least one of the wheel and track drive is protracted below the lowest point of the hull when operating in the land mode;the hull is a planing V hull;the hull has a forward bow section defining a frontal bow area across a beam of the hull;the at least one discontinuity is provided in the forward bow section of the hull; andat least a portion of the at least one of the wheel and track drive of the at least one the retractable wheel assembly and track drive assembly is located ahead of and in front of at least a portion of the frontal bow area when protracted.2. The amphibian as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the at least portion of the at least one of the wheel and track drive of the at least ...

FLOATABLE LAND VEHICLE

A floatable land vehicle is provided that includes a base body having at least one buoyancy body that is detachably fastened to the base body, the buoyancy body containing an at least partially filled tank. 1. A floatable land vehicle comprising:a base body;at least one buoyancy body that is detachably fastened to the base body, the buoyancy body containing an at least partially filled tank; anda fuel supply system, the at least partially filled tank of the buoyancy body being connectable to the fuel supply system of the floatable land vehicle.2. The floatable land vehicle according to claim 1 , wherein the tank contains fuel.3. The floatable land vehicle according to claim 1 , wherein the buoyancy body comprises a propulsion unit.4. The floatable land vehicle according to claim 3 , wherein the at least partially filled tank of the buoyancy body contains fuel and is connected to the propulsion unit.5. The floatable land vehicle according to claim 3 , wherein the propulsion unit has its own control system.6. The floatable land vehicle according to claim 3 , wherein an operating unit for the propulsion unit is provided in the base body.7. The floatable land vehicle according to claim 3 , wherein the propulsion unit is an outboard motor claim 3 , a jet propulsion unit or a pump jet.8. The floatable land vehicle according to claim 1 , wherein a plurality of buoyancy bodies are provided claim 1 , the buoyancy bodies being disposed on an outside of the base body claim 1 , and the arrangement of the buoyancy bodies being selected in such a way that the base body sits in the water in a flotation-stable manner.9. The floatable land vehicle according to claim 1 , wherein at least one buoyancy body is disposed on two opposite sides of the base body.10. The floatable land vehicle according to claim 1 , wherein the floatable land vehicle includes its own ship propulsion unit.11. The floatable land vehicle according to claim 1 , wherein the floatable land vehicle is an amphibious ...

Amphibious Vehicle

An amphibious vehicle is capable of traveling on water by controlling a manipulation panel installed in the vehicle when the vehicle moves from land to water or from water to land. The vehicle includes a pair of piston propellers that are mounted on a lower surface of a rear bumper of a vehicle body, and configured to operate with crossing each other to push back water on a water surface while moving from up to down upon a rotation in one direction, wherein the pair of piston propellers comprises: a pair of first and second motors that are configured to generate preset driving forces, respectively, according to a control of a manipulation panel installed in the vehicle body; first and second crankshafts that are rotated in a predetermined direction, in response to operations of the pair of first and second motors; and first and second cylinders that are connected and fixed to end portions of first and second connecting rods, respectively, and configured to form linear motion paths of first and second pistons executing linear reciprocating motions. 1. An amphibious vehicle comprising:a pair of piston propellers that are mounted on a lower surface of a rear bumper of a vehicle body, and configured to operate with crossing each other to push back water on a water surface while moving from up to down upon a rotation in one direction;a pair of a first and a second motors that are configured to generate preset driving forces, respectively, according to a control of a manipulation panel installed in the vehicle body;a first and a second crankshafts that are rotated in a predetermined direction, in response to operations of the pair of the first and the second motors; anda first and a second cylinders that are connected and fixed to end portions of the first and the second connecting rods, respectively, and configured to form linear motion paths of the first and the second pistons executing linear reciprocating motions.3. The vehicle of claim 1 , further comprising;a paddle ...

Maneuverable Platforms

A maneuverable platform capable of operating on both fluid bodies (e.g., lakes, rivers, oceans, etc. in either liquid or frozen form) and land is provided. The platform has an above water portion formed of one or more sections onto discrete sections of which are positioned a number of buoyant propulsion members configured to support the above water portion and engage a fluid body or the ground to collectively provide support, propulsion and steering for the platform. The buoyant propulsion members are configured such that they provide buoyancy to the platform when the platform is at rest and lift when the platform reaches a specified hydrodynamic speed such that the platform planes atop the fluid of the fluid body during operation. The maneuverable platform, including the above water portion and the buoyant propulsion members, may be modular such that the platform may be split into sections of predetermined configuration to operate independently. 1. A maneuverable platform comprising:a platform body defining a generally horizontal plane, the platform body being formed of at least one platform portion;a plurality of buoyant propulsion members disposed on the underside of the platform body, the plurality of buoyant propulsion members comprising at least one buoyant wheel each, each of the buoyant wheels comprising a cylindrical toothed body rotatable about the longitudinal axis of the cylindrical toothed body;wherein the buoyant propulsion members are rotatably interconnected to the platform about a vertical axis orthogonal to the longitudinal axis of the cylindrical toothed body;wherein the buoyant wheels are arranged in relation to the platform to provide rotational stability to the platform; andwherein the buoyant wheels are sufficiently buoyant such that they provide sufficient buoyant upthrust to the platform when at rest to float the platform atop a fluid body, and such that they provide dynamic buoyant lift greater than the buoyant upthrust to the platform when ...

AMPHIBIOUS PUMPING VEHICLE

An amphibious pumping vehicle has a floatable vehicle body, a ground engaging propulsion structure, a fluid pump, a plurality of fluid nozzles comprising a first fluid nozzle connected by a fluid conduit to the fluid pump and at least one second fluid nozzle connected to the fluid conduit, a valve structure in the fluid conduit, the plurality of fluid nozzles and the valve structure co-operating to provide directional control and motive power for the vehicle when floating, and a power source configured to provide power to both the ground engaging propulsion structure and the fluid pump. 1) An amphibious pumping vehicle comprising:a floatable vehicle body;ground engaging propulsion structure;a fluid pump for pumping liquid manure;a first fluid nozzle connected by a fluid conduit to the fluid pump; and,a power source connected to a hydraulic pump and configured to provide power to both the ground engaging propulsion structure and the fluid pump.2) The vehicle according to claim 1 , wherein the ground engaging propulsion structure comprises a set of wheels or an endless track.3) The vehicle according to claim 2 , wherein the set of wheels comprises at least two powered wheels.4) The vehicle according to claim 1 , wherein the power source is configured to provide hydraulic fluid power to both the ground engaging propulsion structure and the fluid pump.5) The vehicle according to claim 4 , wherein the hydraulic pump is configured to provide hydraulic fluid power to both the ground engaging propulsion structure and the fluid pump.6) The vehicle according to claim 4 , wherein the ground engaging propulsion structure is operable at variable speed by a hydraulic motor.7) The vehicle according to claim 1 , wherein the power source is connected to the hydraulic pump by a mechanical drive and connected to the fluid pump by the mechanical drive.8) The vehicle according to claim 1 , wherein the ground engaging propulsion structure is able to raise and lower relative to the ...

VEHICLE ASSEMBLY FOR PROPULSION OVER WATER AND LAND

A vehicle () consisting of a frame () with a pair of paddles () extending longitudinally and rotatably supported by the frame () in pendulum fashion for swinging movement between an extended position engaging the surface and a retracted position moved vertically out of engagement with the surface. A pair of foot platforms () are operatively connected to the paddles (). A pair of depressors () interconnects the foot platforms () and the paddles () to rotate the paddles () between the extended position and the retracted position. The paddles () include a propulsion bar () and an oar () connected by a lost-motion connection to slide relative to one another between the extended position and the retracted position. The oars () have a fin-shape to propel the vehicle () over water and include a striker () to propel the vehicle () over land. The vehicle () allows movement over a surface of water and land using an elliptical motion similar to the natural motion of walking. 12020. A vehicle () powered by the feet of a human for movement over a surface of water and land , said vehicle () comprising;{'b': 22', '32', '36', '32', '36', '22', '32', '36', '32', '68', '36', '70', '68', '70, 'a frame () for movement along a body axis (A), the frame having two front poles () and two rear poles () extending vertically from the frame, the front poles () being spaced from the rear poles () along the body axis (A) which extends horizontally along the frame () between the front poles () and the rear poles (), each of the two front poles () rotatably supporting a front bar () and each of the two rear poles () rotatably supporting a rear bar () to provide with frame with two front bars () and two rear bars (),'}{'b': 44', '22', '20, 'at least one transport member () connected to said frame () for moving said vehicle () over the surface,'}{'b': 72', '72', '36', '22', '20, 'a pair of paddles () with each of said paddles () rotatably supported by a respective one of the rear poles () of said ...

AMPHIBIOUS VEHICLE AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING ATTITUDE OF VEHICLE BODY OF AMPHIBIOUS VEHICLE

The objective of the present invention is to provide an amphibious vehicle and a method of controlling the attitude of the vehicle body of an amphibious vehicle, with which it is possible to reduce the fluid resistance when traveling on water and to improve the propulsion performance of the vehicle main body. An amphibious vehicle according to the present invention is characterized in being provided with: a vehicle main body capable of moving on water and on land; a rear flap B provided at the rear of the vehicle main body ; a drive unit which drives the rear flap B to vary a flap angle θ between the vehicle main body and the rear flap B; a detecting unit which detects a trim angle of the vehicle main body , a vehicle speed and the flap angle θ; and a control unit which controls the flap angle θ on the basis of the trim angle, the vehicle speed and the flap angle θ detected by the detecting unit 1. An amphibious vehicle , comprising:a vehicle main body which can move on water and on land;a rear flap which is provided at the rear of the vehicle main body;a drive unit which drives the rear flap to change a flap angle between the vehicle main body and the rear flap;a detecting unit which detects a trim angle of the vehicle main body, a vehicle speed, and the flap angle; anda control unit which controls the flap angle based on the trim angle, the vehicle speed, and the flap angle detected by the detecting unit.2. The amphibious vehicle according to claim 1 ,wherein the control unit controls the flap angle based on a relationship between the vehicle speed and an optimum angle of the flap angle acquired in advance.3. The amphibious vehicle according to claim 1 ,wherein the control unit detects an initial trim angle of the vehicle main body and controls the flap angle based on the detected initial trim angle.4. The amphibious vehicle according to claim 1 ,wherein the control unit controls the flap angle based on a relationship between the vehicle speed and an optimum angle ...

AMPHIBIOUS OR MARINE APPARATUS, AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING SAME

Apparatus to convert an all terrain vehicle into an amphibious off-road vehicle. The apparatus can thus be used with an all terrain vehicle, or alternatively with a snap in seat to form a self-contained independent boat. The apparatus is fitted to the all terrain vehicle with releasable fasteners. The apparatus includes two floatation compartments, and a hollow floatation compartment that accommodate the legs and feet of a user. 1. An apparatus to convert an all terrain vehicle into an amphibious off-road vehicle , comprising , in combination:an all terrain vehicle;a buoyant unitary structure for fitting over and onto said all terrain vehicle;fastening means for releasably securing said buoyant unitary structure to said all terrain vehicle;said buoyant unitary structure including two hollow floatation compartments which accommodate legs and feet of a user of said apparatus;said buoyant unitary structure includes in a front portion thereof a first watertight floatation compartment having therein an electrical battery and space for accommodating other items to be stored therein;said buoyant unitary structure includes in a rear portion thereof a second watertight floatation compartment having built therein an inboard electric motor and space for accommodating other items to be stored therein;marine propulsion means operatively connected with said buoyant unitary structure;said marine propulsion means includes said inboard electric motor built into said buoyant unitary structure, and a propeller operatively mounted to a rear portion of said buoyant unitary structure;said inboard electric motor deriving its power from said electrical battery;a rudder operatively mounted to a rear portion of said buoyant unitary structure;a joystick throttle control mechanism operatively mounted on said buoyant unitary structure;said joystick throttle control mechanism controls said rudder and controls said inboard electric motor to provide variable speed, forward and reverse motion; ...

AMPHIBIOUS MARSH CRAFT

A tracked, amphibious vehicle, comprising at least two, spaced, elongated pontoons disposed generally parallel to one another. A platform structure can be supported by and structurally connects the pontoons, the platform structure including a transom, a lowermost generally horizontally extending panel above a free clearance area under a bottom panel and between the pontoons through which terrain and debris can pass. A hydraulic drive system can propel the vehicle, said drive system including left and right hydraulic motors mounted on the pontoons. At least one series of longitudinally spaced bogie wheels for supporting said vehicle can be mounted along the bottom of the pontoons. A continuous, endless belt can encircle each pontoon and engages the bogie wheels. Ground-engaging cleats assembled on the outer surface of each belt and covering the pontoon bottom provide traction to the vehicle. Gearing interfaces the motor with the endless belts. A supplemental, marine drive assembly includes: a hydraulic motor having a rotary device, shaft, with an axis, a propeller shaft having an axis wherein the motor axis and propeller axis are aligned, a universal joint connecting the hydraulic motor to the transom, and a housing including a sleeve that contains the propeller shaft, a first vertical plate connected to the sleeve and a second vertical plate connected to the sleeve below the first plate. 1. A tracked , amphibious vehicle , comprising:a) at least two, spaced, elongated pontoons disposed generally parallel to one another in left and right positions;b) a platform structure supported by and structurally connecting the pontoons, the platform structure including a transom, a lowermost generally horizontally extending panel above a free clearance area under a bottom panel and between the pontoons through which terrain and debris can pass;c) a hydraulic drive system that propels the vehicle, said drive system including left and right hydraulic motors mounted on the pontoons ...

Amphibian Hull

An amphibian operable in land and marine modes includes a hull, having a discontinuity, and a retractable wheel or track drive assembly at least partially located in the discontinuity. A wheel or track drive of the at least one retractable wheel or track drive assembly is retracted above a lowest point of the hull when operating in marine mode, and the wheel or track drive is protracted below the lowest point when operating in land mode. The hull is a planing V hull having a forward bow section defining a frontal bow surface/area across a beam of the hull. The discontinuity is provided in the forward bow section, and the wheel or track drive of the retractable wheel or track drive assembly is located ahead of and in front of at least a portion of the frontal bow area when protracted. 1. An amphibian operable in land and marine modes , the amphibian comprising:a hull;at least one discontinuity provided in the hull; andat least one of a retractable wheel assembly and a track drive assembly at least partially located in the at least one discontinuity, wherein:at least one of a wheel and track drive of the at least one of the retractable wheel assembly and track drive assembly is retracted above a lowest point of the hull when operating in the marine mode, and at least part of the at least one of the wheel and track drive is protracted below the lowest point of the hull when operating in the land mode;the hull is a planing V hull;the hull has a forward bow section defining a frontal bow area across a beam of the hull;the at least one discontinuity is provided in the forward bow section of the hull; andat least a portion of the at least one of the wheel and track drive of the at least one the retractable wheel assembly and track drive assembly is located ahead of and in front of at least a portion of the frontal bow area when protracted.2. The amphibian as claimed in wherein the at least portion of the at least one of the wheel and track drive of the at least one of the ...

AIRCRAFT FOR TAKE OFF AND LANDING ON WATER AND ON LAND

The invention relates to an aircraft for takeoff and landing on water or on land. The aircraft comprises a fuselage and a spring-mounted landing gear. Landing gear wheels are mountable on the landing gear for takeoff and landing on land. Furthermore, the aircraft comprises a floating device coupleable to the landing gear of the aircraft via a connecting device. The floating device is configured such that the hydrostatic lifting force of the floating device is greater than the maximum takeoff weight of the aircraft. 1. An aircraft for takeoff and landing on water or land comprisinga fuselage;a spring-mounted landing gear on which landing gear wheels for takeoff and landing on land are mountable; anda floating device coupled to the landing gear of the aircraft via a connecting device,wherein the floating device is configured such that a hydrostatic lifting force of the floating device is greater than a maximum takeoff weight of the aircraft.2. The aircraft according to claim 1 , wherein the connecting device comprises a distance setting device adapted to set a distance of at least a part of the floating device with respect to the fuselage.3. The aircraft according to claim 2 , wherein the floating device is adapted to conform itself to the fuselage at least partly or at least substantially at a minimum distance set with the distance setting device.4. The aircraft according to claim 1 , wherein the landing gear and/or the floating device comprises a damping element.5. The aircraft according to claim 1 , wherein an inside of the floating device facing the fuselage comprises a substantially complementary shape with respect to the fuselage6. The aircraft according to claim 1 , wherein the floating device comprises a substantially streamlined shape with a step.7. The aircraft according to claim 1 , wherein axes of the landing gear of the aircraft are coupleable to the floating device via the connecting device.8. The aircraft according to claim 2 , wherein the distance ...

SWIM-ARRANGEMENT FOR AMPHIBIOUS TRACKED VEHICLE

The invention relates to a swim arrangement (A) for facilitating amphibious operation of a tracked vehicle (V). Said tracked vehicle comprises a vehicle body () and a two track assemblies (T, T) suspendedly connected to the vehicle body for driving the vehicle, each track assembly (T, T) comprising a drive means driven endless track (). The vehicle body comprises under structure portions (), each under structure portion () miming over an upper side () of a track () of a track assembly (T, T). Each under structure portion () is configured to be arranged at a distance from the upper side () of the track () during land operation of the vehicle so that a space (S, S) is provided. The arrangement (A) comprises means () for reducing said space (S, S) so as to, during swimming operation, reduce the flow of water between the under structure portion () and the upper side () of the track () caused when the tracks () are driven. 1. A swim arrangement for facilitating amphibious operation of a tracked vehicle , said tracked vehicle comprising one or more vehicle bodies and at least one track assembly pair per vehicle body , said track assembly pair being suspendedly connected to the vehicle body , the track assembly pair comprising two track assemblies for driving the vehicle , each track assembly comprising a drive means driven endless track arranged to run over a set of wheels of the track assembly , the vehicle body comprising under structure portions , each under structure portion running over an upper side of a track of a track assembly , each under structure portion being configured to be arranged at a distance from the upper side of the track during land operation of the vehicle so that a space is provided between each under structure portion and the upper side of the track of the corresponding track assembly , characterized by means for reducing said space so as to , in connection to swimming operation , reduce the flow of water between the under structure portion and ...

Floating device for amphibious vehicle

The present invention relates to a floating device for an amphibious two-bodied vehicle with a front vehicle unit and a rear vehicle unit, which are mutually pivotable, wherein the floating device comprises a floating element configuration extending along essentially the entire length of the long sides of the vehicle and being arranged to provide additional displacement, wherein said floating element configuration is arranged for accommodating mutual pivoting of said vehicle units during floating as well as non-floating drive. The present invention also relates to an amphibious vehicle.

AMPHIBIOUS PLATFORM VEHICLE-VESSEL

An amphibious platform vehicle-vessel to support and to move hydraulically operated and controlled earth-moving and lifting equipment, such as excavators and cranes, on solid ground, semi-solid or marshy ground, shallow water, and deeper water. The modular units can be transported to a worksite on separate trailers and assembled and reconfigured on site. Two compartmented pontoon units are mounted to an adaptive cross member that can accommodate different types of moving-lifting equipment through different mounting flanges, and to auxiliary cross members. Propulsion is provided through amphibious cleats on drive chains in chain tracks driven by dual-motor driving drums and over a tension-adjusting passive chain roller, surrounding a sealed pontoon shell internally reinforced with bulkhead partitions, beam shell-bottom stiffeners, and pressed-angle shell-bottom stiffeners. An extendable auxiliary float can be extended outward from each compartmented pontoon for increased stability in floating operations. Spud units having a chain-drive spud and a spud-driving mount unit with spud-mount wear strips are hydraulically raised and lowered by a spud-driver motor at the command of the equipment operator using a spud-control switch. 1. An amphibious platform vehicle-vessel to support moving-lifting equipment having an equipment hydraulic controller and an equipment operator control , the amphibious platform vehicle-vessel comprising:(i) an adaptive cross member adapted for installation of moving-lifting equipment and routing of hydraulic lines;(ii) an excavator-equipment mounting flange adapted for installation of excavator-type moving-lifting equipment onto said adaptive cross member;(iii) a crane-equipment mounting flange adapted for installation of crane-type moving-lifting equipment onto said adaptive cross member;(iv) two auxiliary cross members adapted for added support and stability; (a) a sealed pontoon shell with top and side surfaces and a bottom surface along the ...

Vehicle Capable of Multiple Varieties of Locomotion

A vehicle capable of multiple varieties of locomotion having a main body; a plurality of motors and blades providing flying capability; each motor being associated with and powering a blade assembly; two legs extending from opposing sides of the main body creating a ground propulsion system. The ground propulsion system having two legs; each leg connected to a track body at the opposing leg end; each track body comprised of a plurality of drive gears; each track body connected to and retaining a track providing ground propulsion. The vehicle can either drive or fly based on its base structure, in additional to carrying a payload. The payload is carried below the main body of the vehicle and between the tracks or running gear. When the vehicle is in flight, the tracks are able to rotate up into a fly/flight mode to protect the blades during flight. 1. A vehicle capable of multiple varieties of locomotion comprising:a main body;a plurality of motors and blades providing flying capability;each motor providing flying capability being associated with and powering a blade assembly;two legs extending from opposing sides of the main body creating a ground propulsion system; two legs;', 'the each leg connected to a track body at the opposing leg end connected to the main body;', 'each track body comprised of a plurality of drive gears;', 'each track body connected to and retaining a track providing ground propulsion; and, 'the ground propulsion system comprised of'}the vehicle of the present invention can either drive or fly based on its base structure, in additional to carrying a payload;2. The vehicle of claim 2 , wherein contra-rotating blades are used.3. The vehicle of claim 1 , whereinthe ground propulsion mechanism is further comprised of a suspension system;the tracks remain, but the solid legs are replaced by a configuration providing a suspension system;the leg and track location, angle, and position can be adjusted to handle various landing platforms and be ...

Vehicle Capable of Multiple Varieties of Locomotion

A vehicle capable of multiple varieties of locomotion having a main body; a plurality of motors and blades providing flying capability; each motor being associated with and powering a blade assembly; two legs extending from opposing sides of the main body creating a ground propulsion system. The ground propulsion system having two legs; each leg connected to a track body at the opposing leg end; each track body comprised of a plurality of drive gears; each track body connected to and retaining a track providing ground propulsion. The vehicle can either drive or fly based on its base structure, in additional to carrying a payload. The payload is carried below the main body of the vehicle and between the tracks or running gear. When the vehicle is in flight, the tracks are able to rotate up into a fly/flight mode to protect the blades during flight.

AMPHIBIOUS TRANSPORT SYSTEM

An amphibious transport apparatus includes forward and aft ends, a pair of spaced apart pontoons including tracks, and a transversely extending structure, which can include a platform, that spans between the pontoons and connects the pontoons together. The amphibious transport apparatus further includes a sled vessel that can be used to transport materials or personnel. The sled can be releasably attached to the amphibious transport apparatus with tow bar and a pivotal connection. Said tow bar can be rotatable between an upper storage position wherein the tow bar engages the vessel away from said pivotal connection and above a terrain surface, and a lower towing position. A towing position of said amphibious craft and sled can be defined by the sled connected to the amphibious craft at the releasable pivotal connection, with the amphibious craft being self propelled with said tracks for engaging the underlying terrain and with the sled in the lower towing position so that the sled bottom drags along on the underlying terrain during movement of the amphibious transport apparatus and sled. A trailer for loading and unloading the sled can also be provided. The amphibious craft can push the sled onto the trailer during loading. 136-. (canceled)37. An amphibious transport apparatus comprising:a) an amphibious craft having forward and aft ends, a pair of spaced apart pontoons, a transversely extending structure that spans between the pontoons and connecting the pontoons together;b) wherein the transversely extending structure includes a platform having a user's control station and a transom in front of the aft end of said amphibious craft;c) a sled vessel that has a length, a generally flat bottom that extends over a majority of said length, side walls extending up from the bottom;d) a rigid tow bar movably attached to the vessel at a connection that enables the tow bar to rotate up or down relative to the vessel;e) a releasable connection that enables the tow bar to ...

Amphibious vehicle

An amphibious vehicle that travels in water by controlling a manipulating panel installed in a vehicle body in the case where the vehicle body enters water from land or from water to land is disclosed. The amphibious vehicle includes a pair of piston propellants mounted to a rear bumper of a vehicle body, a lift wing floating body mounted between a front wheel and a rear wheel inside the vehicle body, a secondary piston propellant which adjusts a moving direction with a proceeding direction and a brake direction of the vehicle body, and a manipulating panel positioned inside the vehicle body and mounted on a bottom surface of a front bumper of the vehicle body.

Float accessory for a land vehicle

A float accessory for land vehicles has a front rack portion and a rear rack portion. Both rack portions are mechanically fastened to a frame assembly which is itself attached to a vehicle frame. The front rack portion is connected to the frame assembly, and the front rack portion and the rear rack portion have two sides wherein each side has a lifting arm rotationally attached thereto by way of a pivot member. The lifting arms are secured in their lowered configuration by way of a latch and catch combination. The lifting arms are also locked in their upper configuration and intermediate configurations by way of a perforated disc cooperating with a spring lock pin. A grommet connected to at least the front rack portion lifting arms, and in combination with a cable, wherein the cable is connected to a hoist apparatus. The hoist apparatus pulls on the cable in order to lift the lifting arms. The lifting arms are attached to floats by way of a float attachment member itself being connected to an inverted “T” member configured and sized to fit inside a groove forming an integral part of the float. 1. A float accessory for a vehicle comprising a front rack portion and a rear rack portion; both said rack portions being mechanically fastened to a frame assembly which is itself attached to a vehicle frame; said front rack portion being connected to said frame assembly , and said front rack portion and said rear rack portion having two sides wherein each side has a lifting arm rotationally attached thereto by way of a pivot member; said lifting arms are secured in their lowered configuration by way of a latch and catch combination; and said lifting arms are also locked in their upper configuration and intermediate configurations by way of a perforated disc cooperating with a spring lock pin; a grommet connected to at least said front rack portion lifting arms , and in combination with a cable , wherein said cable is connected to a hoist apparatus; said hoist apparatus ...

AUTONOMOUS MARITIME CONTAINER SYSTEM

The present invention provides an apparatus, method and system for utilizing commercial cargo containers. The present invention utilizes containers made autonomous by coupling a container with a detachable propulsion system, having a motor and navigation and steering controls, permitting the rapid, controlled, efficient and safe delivery of cargo containers individually by water. Ballast units, deployment systems and control via remote units are also disclosed. The containers, utilizing their inherent buoyancy, can move autonomously according to a preplanned or remote controlled route to a specific location. 3. The submersible autonomous maritime container system according to claim 2 , further comprising a power supply detachably connected to the container.5. An autonomous maritime container system according to claim 4 , further including connectors operatively connected to sides of the container so as to detachably connect to other containers.7. An autonomous maritime container system according to claim 6 , wherein the container further includes at least one extending anchoring arm assembly operatively connected to a bottom side thereof.13. An autonomous maritime container collector claim 6 , comprising:a plurality of thruster units;a capture assembly, operatively connected to at least one of the thruster units, and including a plurality of deflectors; anda recovery tether assembly operatively connected to the capture assembly, and including a recovery tether including a connector for connecting to an autonomous maritime container. This application is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 14/968,097, filed on Dec. 14, 2015, entitled “Autonomous Maritime Container System”, which is a Division of U.S. Pat. No. 9,242,523 B2 issued on Jan. 26, 2016 (filed as U.S. application Ser. No. 13/075,744 on Mar. 30, 2011), entitled “Autonomous Maritime Container System”, which claims priority to and the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61/318,811, filed ...

AMPHIBIOUS VEHICLE

An amphibious vehicle includes a vehicle body; a flap supported at a lower portion in a traveling direction of the vehicle body to be able to swing in a direction in which an upper edge portion approaches and separates from the vehicle body; a support column which has a fluid actuator capable of expanding and contracting in accordance with a pressure of a working fluid to a cylinder chamber, is connected to the flap in at least a first end portion in a longitudinal direction, and performs adjustment of a swinging angle of the flap by expansion and contraction of the fluid actuator; a power source which supplies the working fluid to the cylinder chamber; and a safety valve which communicates with the cylinder chamber, and opens when an internal pressure of the cylinder chamber becomes greater than a predetermined pressure to be able to discharge the working fluid in the cylinder chamber. 1. An amphibious vehicle comprising:a vehicle body;a flap supported at a lower portion in a traveling direction of the vehicle body to be able to swing in a direction in which an upper edge portion approaches and separates from the vehicle body;a support column which has a fluid actuator capable of expanding and contracting in accordance with a pressure of a working fluid supplied to a cylinder chamber, is connected to the flap in at least a first end portion in a longitudinal direction, and performs adjustment of a swinging angle of the flap by expansion and contraction of the fluid actuator;a power source which supplies the working fluid to the cylinder chamber; anda safety valve which communicates with the cylinder chamber, and opens when an internal pressure of the cylinder chamber becomes greater than a predetermined pressure to be able to discharge the working fluid in the cylinder chamber.2. The amphibious vehicle according to claim 1 , wherein the flap has a first flap supported by the vehicle body claim 1 , anda second flap supported by the first flap,the support column ...

AMPHIBIOUS VEHICLE

An improved amphibious vehicle comprising: a drive train; a plurality of ground engaging wheels; a cooling system; a water propulsion system; and a hull which defines a passenger compartment, wherein the form/shape of the hull below the waterline is substantially defined by a plurality of buoyancy modules that are demountably mountable to the amphibious vehicle. 1. An amphibious vehicle comprising:a drive train;a plurality of ground engaging wheels;a cooling system;a water propulsion system;a primary hull which defines a passenger compartment, the primary hull having a waterline; anda secondary hull disposed outside the primary hull, the secondary hull having a form/shape below the waterline which is substantially defined by a plurality of buoyancy modules, and wherein the buoyancy modules are releasably fixed to the primary hull of the amphibious vehicle by a releasable fixing.2. An amphibious vehicle as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the secondary hull includes at least one of a bow claim 1 , a stern claim 1 , and at least one wheel arch for at least one of the plurality of ground-engaging wheels claim 1 , and wherein the at least one of the bow claim 1 , stern and wheel arch comprises one or more of the plurality of buoyancy modules.3. An amphibious vehicle as claimed in any claim 1 , wherein the secondary hull includes a duct claim 1 , and wherein one or more buoyancy modules are shaped to form the duct which accommodates propellers associated with the water propulsion system of the amphibious vehicle.4. An amphibious vehicle as claimed in claim 1 , wherein one or more buoyancy modules define steps for access to the passenger compartment.5. An amphibious vehicle as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the primary hull comprises side edges claim 1 , and wherein the buoyancy modules do not protrude outwardly beyond the side edges of the primary hull.6. An amphibious vehicle as claimed in further comprising one or more deployable sponsons claim 1 , wherein the or each ...

AMPHIBIOUS PUMPING VEHICLE

An amphibious pumping vehicle comprising: a floatable vehicle body; ground engaging propulsion structure configured to raise and lower relative to the vehicle body; a fluid pump; a first fluid nozzle configured to direct fluid through the air, the fluid nozzle connected by a fluid conduit to the fluid pump; and, a power source configured to provide power to both the ground engaging propulsion structure and the fluid pump. The vehicle is particularly well suited to pumping and recirculating fluid within manure lagoons and is able to be driven up out of the lagoon when the lagoon level has been lowered. 1) An amphibious pumping vehicle comprising:a floatable vehicle body;ground engaging propulsion structure configured to raise and lower relative to the vehicle body;a fluid pump;a first fluid nozzle configured to direct fluid through the air, the fluid nozzle connected by a fluid conduit to the fluid pump; and,a power source configured to provide power to both the ground engaging propulsion structure and the fluid pump.2) The vehicle according to claim 1 , wherein the ground engaging propulsion structure comprises a set of wheels.3) The vehicle according to claim 2 , wherein the set of wheels comprises at least two powered wheels.4) The vehicle according to claim 3 , wherein the set of wheels comprises four powered wheels.5) The vehicle according to claim 2 , wherein each wheel of the set of wheels is independently powered and is operable at variable speed.6) The vehicle according to claim 5 , wherein the wheels are operable at variable speed by a hydraulic motor.7) The vehicle according to claim 2 , wherein the wheels are each pivotally attached to the floatable vehicle body by a lever arm that is driven to cause raising and lowering of the wheels relative to the floatable vehicle body.8) The vehicle according to claim 1 , wherein the power source is connected to a hydraulic pump by a mechanical drive and connected to the fluid pump by the mechanical drive.9) The ...

AMPHIBIOUS VEHICLE

Provided is an amphibious vehicle capable of maintaining stable vehicle posture by pitching control during cruising on water and also reducing wave drag caused by waves on water. The amphibious vehicle according to the present invention is characterized by being provided with: a vehicle body () capable of moving on sea and land; a front flap (A) with one end portion secured to a lower end portion of the vehicle body () in such a manner that a principal surface is inclined with respect to a front surface () of the vehicle body (); and a rear flap (B) with one end portion secured to a lower end portion of a rear surface () of the vehicle body (). 1. An amphibious vehicle , comprising:a vehicle body which is movable on water and land;a front plate member which has one end portion fixed to a lower end portion of the vehicle body such that a principle surface is inclined with respect to a front surface of the vehicle body; anda rear plate member which has one end portion fixed to a lower end portion of a rear surface of the vehicle body.2. The amphibious vehicle according to claim 1 ,wherein the front plate member is rotatably fixed to the vehicle body with a connection portion between the front plate member and the vehicle body as a rotary shaft.3. The amphibious vehicle according to claim 1 ,wherein the rear plate member is rotatably fixed to the vehicle body with a connection portion between the rear plate member and the vehicle body as a rotary shaft.4. The amphibious vehicle according to claim 1 ,wherein the front plate member includes a lower plate member which has one end portion fixed to the lower end portion of the front surface of the vehicle body, and an upper plate member which has one end portion which is rotatably connected relatively to the lower plate member on the other end portion of the lower plate member.5. The amphibious vehicle according to claim 4 ,wherein in the front plate member, the other end portion of the upper plate member is fixable to the ...

Low gravity all-surface vehicle

Vehicles are disclosed which have a lower center of gravity than existing all-terrain, amphibious, and unmanned ground vehicles due to the location of propulsion units and other vehicle components inside the wheels of the vehicle. The vehicles can climb over large obstacles yet are also able to corner at high speeds. The vehicles can be configured for direct manual operation or operation by remote control, and can also be configured for a wide variety of missions.

GLIDING MOBILE, IN PARTICULAR HYDROFOIL, PROPELLED BY A ROTARY-WING DRONE

The mobile comprising a gliding static structure () provided in a lower region with a set of gliding elements (). It further includes means () for the removable mounting of a rotary-mind drone with multiple rotors (-) forming a propulsion group (), whose rotors each exert a thrust with a component according to a main axis (X-X) of gliding of the mobile, the proportional and individualized drive of the rotors (-) allowing the piloting of the mobile in speed and direction with no rudder. 1100110120120122122112114422422412522522512gdgdgdgd. A mobile comprising a gliding static structure () provided in a lower region with a set of gliding elements ( , , ; , , , ; , , ; , , ) ,{'b': 300', '221', '224', '200', '221', '224, 'characterized in that it further comprises means () for the removable mounting of a rotary-wing drone with multiple rotors (-) forming a propulsion unit (), the rotors being adapted to each exert a thrust with a component according a main axis (X-X) of gliding of the mobile, the proportional and individualized drive of the rotors (-) allowing to pilot the mobile in speed and direction.'}2100. The mobile of claim 1 , wherein the gliding static structure () is a mechanical structure devoid of orientable directional member.3100. The mobile of claim 1 , wherein the gliding static structure () is a mechanical structure devoid of electronic propulsion and/or direction control and driving means.4. The mobile of claim 1 , wherein the drone is a pre-existing multicopter or a quadricopter used with no other modification than the adaptation of its control software to the progression and the direction of the mobile.5300318. The mobile of claim 1 , wherein the mounting means comprise an arm () articulated about an axis () transverse to the main axis (X-X) of gliding of the mobile.6320322100. The mobile of claim 5 , wherein the arm is free in rotation claim 5 , and in that stop means ( claim 5 , ) are provided for retaining the propulsion unit in a wording position ...

Amphibious vehicle with retractable floaters

There is provided an amphibious vehicle for use on land and water comprising lateral floaters which increases the stability of the vehicle when in water. While on land, the lateral floaters may be retracted within the body of the vehicle to reduce the width of the vehicle.

AMPHIBIOUS PUMPING VEHICLE

An amphibious pumping vehicle has a floatable vehicle body, a ground engaging propulsion structure, a fluid pump, a plurality of fluid nozzles comprising a first fluid nozzle connected by a fluid conduit to the fluid pump and at least one second fluid nozzle connected to the fluid conduit, a valve structure in the fluid conduit, the plurality of fluid nozzles and the valve structure co-operating to provide directional control and motive power for the vehicle when floating, and a power source configured to provide power to both the ground engaging propulsion structure and the fluid pump. 1. An amphibious vehicle comprising:a floatable vehicle body;ground engaging propulsion structure comprising a plurality of ground engaging elements powered by a hydraulic motor;a hydraulically powered liquid manure mover separate from the ground engaging propulsion structure, the liquid manure mover positioned within liquid manure when the vehicle is floating;a power source connected to a hydraulic pump and configured to provide power to both the ground engaging propulsion structure and the fluid mover; and,remote control structure configured to control the ground engaging propulsion structure and the fluid mover, wherein the speed and/or direction of the vehicle is remotely controllable by an operator remote from the vehicle when the vehicle is ground engaging and when the vehicle is floating.2. The vehicle according to claim 1 , wherein the ground engaging propulsion structure comprises a set of wheels or an endless track.3. The vehicle according to claim 1 , wherein the power source is configured to provide hydraulic fluid power to both the ground engaging propulsion structure and the fluid mover.4. The vehicle according to claim 3 , wherein the ground engaging propulsion structure is operable at variable speed by the hydraulic motor.5. The vehicle according to claim 1 , wherein the vehicle comprises at least one fluid nozzle connected to a fluid conduit.6. The vehicle according ...

Multi Purpose Passenger Vehicle

A passenger vehicle which can be converted from snow to road to water use includes a generally rectangular frame with fabric panels on the frame defining a seat for the passenger. A generally horizontal front platform is connected to the front cross member and can tilt front to rear and side to side and a symmetrical rear platform is connected to the rear cross member. Front and rear ski assemblies are arranged for attachment to the front and rear platforms for movement therewith and for steering movement relative thereto operated by steering levers. The skis can have wheels attached for road use and the skis can be removed and replaced by annular float tubes for water use. Cross links communicated steering movement of the front support to the rear or the rear can be locked. 1. Apparatus for transporting a passenger comprising:a generally rectangular frame defining two side rails a front cross member and a rear cross member;a seat on the frame for at least one passenger;a generally horizontal front axle connected to the front cross member;a generally horizontal rear axle connected to the rear cross member;two transversely spaced front support members attached to the front axle for movement therewith and for supporting the front axle for movement across the a support surface;two transversely spaced rear support members attached to the front paxle for movement therewith and for supporting the front axle for movement across the support surface;a swivel coupling for steering movement of the front support members relative to the frame about an upstanding steering axis;a swivel coupling between the rear axle and frame for steering movement of the rear support members relative to the frame about an upstanding steering axis;a pair of steering levers each on a respective side of the frame for operation by the passenger in forward and rearward movement of the steering lever, each lever having a steering link extending from the lever to the front axle for causing steering ...

Buoyancy module for a military vehicle

A buoyancy module ( 10 ) may include a buoyancy body ( 11 ) for a vehicle, in particular, a military vehicle ( 1 ) such as a watercraft, and a land driving unit ( 13 ) for operating the vehicle ( 1 ) as a land vehicle. A vehicle ( 1 ) may include a base module ( 20 ), for accommodating crew members, and a buoyancy module ( 10 ) which can be arranged on the base module for operating the vehicle ( 1 ) as a watercraft.

WHEELED CART

A rolling cart comprises a frame unit defining an interior space in which items are transportable; a tire, the tire having a boundary defined by a circumference, a left edge maximum extent, and a right edge maximum extent, a distance between the left edge maximum extent and the right edge maximum extent sufficient to provide the cart with inherent lateral stability; a handle supported optionally removably from the frame, the cart moved and controlled by the handle; and the interior space at least partly within the boundary. The rolling cart may further comprise a container in which the items are transportable suspended within the interior space. The tire may include several segments, which may or may not be inflatable with distributions system for an inflation fluid including a bi-directional pump and valves. 1. A rolling cart comprising:a frame unit defining an interior space in which items are transportable;a tire, the tire having a boundary defined by a circumference, a left edge maximum extent, and a right edge maximum extent, a distance between the left edge maximum extent and the right edge maximum extent sufficient to provide the cart with inherent lateral stability;a handle supported from the frame, the cart moved and controlled by the handle; andthe interior space at least partly within the boundary.2. The rolling cart of claim 1 , further comprising:a container in which the items are transportable suspended within the interior space, such that the tire rotates about the container without any corresponding rotation of the container.3. The rolling cart of claim 2 , wherein the container is integral to the frame unit.4. The rolling cart of claim 1 , further comprising:a first plurality of rollers rotatably connected to the frame unit; anda first inner surface defined by the wheel, the first inner surface contacting the first plurality of rollers for rotatable support.5. The rolling cart of claim 1 , further comprising:at least a second plurality of rollers ...

AMPHIBIOUS TRANSPORT SYSTEM

An amphibious transport apparatus includes forward and aft ends, a pair of spaced apart pontoons including tracks, and a transversely extending structure, which can include a platform, that spans between the pontoons and connects the pontoons together. The amphibious transport apparatus further includes a sled vessel that can be used to transport materials or personnel. The sled can be releasably attached to the amphibious transport apparatus with tow bar and a pivotal connection. Said tow bar can be rotatable between an upper storage position wherein the tow bar engages the vessel away from said pivotal connection and above a terrain surface, and a lower towing position. A towing position of said amphibious craft and sled can be defined by the sled connected to the amphibious craft at the releasable pivotal connection, with the amphibious craft being self propelled with said tracks for engaging the underlying terrain and with the sled in the lower towing position so that the sled bottom drags along on the underlying terrain during movement of the amphibious transport apparatus and sled. A trailer for loading and unloading the sled can also be provided. The amphibious craft can push the sled onto the trailer during loading. 1. An amphibious transport apparatus comprising:a) an amphibious craft having forward and aft ends, a pair of spaced apart pontoons, a transversely extending structure that spans between the pontoons and connecting the pontoons together;b) wherein the transversely extending structure includes a platform having a user's control station and a transom in front of the aft end of said amphibious craft;c) a sled vessel that has a bottom, side walls extending up from the bottom, forward and aft rakes, and a tow bar pivotally attached to the vessel at one of the rakes at a pivotal connection;d) a releasable connection that enables the tow bar to releasably attach to the amphibious craft at said transom, the releasable connection including a first ...

Vehicle Floatation System

A vehicle floatation system for protecting a vehicle from water damage includes a vehicle. A floatation unit is provided and the floatation unit is coupled to the vehicle. The floatation unit is selectively inflated to float the vehicle on water. In this way the vehicle is protected from being damaged by flood waters. 1. A vehicle floatation system comprising:a vehicle having a lower side, a dashboard and an electrical system; anda floatation unit being coupled to said vehicle, said floatation unit being selectively inflated wherein said vehicle is configured to float on water thereby inhibiting said vehicle from being damaged by flood waters.2. The system according to claim 1 , wherein said floatation unit comprises a pair of housings claim 1 , each of said housings being coupled to said lower side of said vehicle claim 1 , said housing being spaced apart from each other claim 1 , each of said housings being elongated to extend substantially along a length of said vehicle claim 1 , each of said housings having a bottom side claim 1 , said bottom side corresponding to each of said housings being open.3. The system according to claim 2 , further comprising a plurality of balloons claim 2 , each of said balloons being coupled to said vehicle claim 2 , said plurality of balloons being arranged into a pair of sets of balloons claim 2 , each of said sets of balloons being positioned in an associated one of said housings claim 2 , each of said balloons being coextensive with said associated housing.4. The system according to claim 3 , further comprising:a pump being positioned within said vehicle, said pump having an output; anda manifold being fluidly coupled between said output and each of said balloons, said pump inflating each of said balloons when said pump is turned on such that each of said balloons extends outwardly from said bottom end of said associated housing, said pump selectively deflating each of said balloons.5. The system according to claim 3 , further ...

SNOWMOBILE FLOATER ATTACHMENT ASSEMBLY

A snowmobile floater attachment assembly for adapting a snowmobile into a land vehicle and watercraft includes a snowmobile that has a top side and a bottom side. The snowmobile includes a left ski, a right ski and a track that extends outwardly from the bottom side. A primary floater is removably attachable to the snowmobile and provides buoyancy to a rear side of the snowmobile. A plurality of back couplers is included. Each of the back couplers removably attaches the primary floater to the snowmobile. A first ski floater and a second ski floater are included. The first ski floater is positioned on the left ski and the second ski floater is positioned on the right ski to provide buoyancy to a forward side of the snowmobile. The snowmobile floats in water when each of the primary, first ski and second ski floaters is attached to the snowmobile. 1. (canceled)2. A snowmobile land to water adaptor system configured to be attached to a snowmobile and provide buoyancy thereto , said system comprising:a snowmobile having a top side and a bottom side, said snowmobile including a left ski, a right ski and a track extending outwardly from said bottom side;a primary floater being removably attachable to said snowmobile, said primary floater providing buoyancy to a rear side of said snowmobile;a plurality of back couplers, each of said back couplers removably attaching said primary floater to said snowmobile;a first ski floater and a second ski floater, said first ski floater being positioned on said left ski and said second ski floater being positioned on said right ski, said first ski floater and said second ski floater providing buoyancy to a forward side of said snowmobile, said snowmobile being buoyant and floating in water when each of said primary floater, said first ski floater and said second ski floater is attached to said snowmobile; andwherein said primary floater has a top wall, a bottom wall and a perimeter wall extending between and being attached to said top ...

VEHICLE ASSEMBLY FOR PROPULSION OVER WATER AND LAND

A vehicle () consisting of a frame () with a pair of paddles () extending longitudinally and rotatably supported by the frame () in pendulum fashion for swinging movement between an extended position engaging the surface and a retracted position moved vertically out of engagement with the surface. A pair of foot platforms () are operatively connected to the paddles (). A pair of depressors () interconnects the foot platforms () and the paddles () to rotate the paddles () between the extended position and the retracted position. The paddles () include a propulsion bar () and an oar () connected by a lost-motion connection to slide relative to one another between the extended position and the retracted position. The oars () have a fin-shape to propel the vehicle () over water and include a striker () to propel the vehicle () over land. The vehicle () allows movement over a surface of water and land using an elliptical motion similar to the natural motion of walking. 12020. A vehicle () powered by the feet of a human for movement over a surface of water and land , said vehicle () comprising;{'b': '22', 'a frame () for movement along a body axis extending horizontally,'}{'b': 44', '22', '20, 'at least one transport member () connected to said frame () for moving said vehicle () over the surface,'}{'b': 72', '22', '20, 'a pair of paddles () rotatably supported by said frame () for rotation about a transverse axis extending horizontally and perpendicular to said body axis to engage and propel said vehicle () over the surface,'}{'b': 74', '72', '72', '22, 'a pair of foot platforms () operatively connected to said paddles () for rotating said paddles () relative to said frame () about said transverse axis,'}and characterized by,{'b': 72', '22, 'said paddles () extending longitudinally and rotatably supported by said frame () in pendulum fashion for swinging movement between an extended position engaging the surface and a retracted position moved vertically out of engagement ...

Mobile pontoon and ferry crossing equipment, a pontoon and a ferry accompanying this equipment

Mobile pontoon and ferry crossing equipment as well as a pontoon and a ferry accompanying this equipment, whereas crossing equipment comprises at least one foldable ferry or one foldable pontoon, each of which has a compact modular design composed of float modules and equipped with self-aligned joining elements that stabilized these modules, according to the invention is characterized by the fact that the foldable ferry ( 1 ) or foldable pontoon ( 2 ) in its closed condition for transportation forms a semi-trailer or a trailer, whose self-supporting chassis ( 3 ) is at the same time a basic float module of the foldable ferry ( 1 ) or foldable pontoon ( 2 ) respectively.

AMPHIBIOUS VEHICLE

An improved amphibious vehicle comprising: a drive train; a plurality of ground engaging wheels; a cooling system; a water propulsion system; and a hull which defines a passenger compartment, wherein the form/shape of the hull below the waterline is substantially defined by a plurality of buoyancy modules that are demountably mountable to the amphibious vehicle. 2. An amphibious vehicle as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the drivetrain comprises an engine and a gear box claim 1 , the gear box being coupled to the ground engaging wheels by one or more drive shafts and/or axles.3. An amphibious vehicle as claimed in claim 1 , wherein one or more buoyancy modules defines a bow of the amphibious vehicle.4. An amphibious vehicle as claimed in claim 1 , wherein one or more buoyancy modules defines a stern of the amphibious vehicle.5. An amphibious vehicle as claimed in claim 1 , wherein one or more buoyancy modules are shaped having a duct profile which accommodates propellers associated with the water propulsion system of the amphibious vehicle.6. An amphibious vehicle as claimed in claim 1 , wherein one or more buoyancy modules define steps for access to the passenger compartment.7. An amphibious vehicle as claimed in claim 1 , wherein one or more buoyancy modules are adapted to define one or more wheel arches for one or more of the ground engaging wheels of the amphibious vehicle.8. An amphibious vehicle as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the buoyancy modules do not protrude outwardly beyond the side edges of the vehicle.9. An amphibious vehicle as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the amphibious vehicle further comprises a chassis.10. An amphibious vehicle as claimed in claim 9 , wherein the hull is mounted upon the chassis.11. An amphibious vehicle as claimed in claim 10 , wherein the chassis comprises a pair of spaced apart beams.12. An amphibious vehicle as claimed in claim 10 , wherein the chassis is a rolling chassis to which the ground engaging wheels are mounted.13. An ...

AMPHIBIAN

The present invention provides, with reference to FIG. , an amphibian operable on land and in/on water. The amphibian comprises a planing hull, at least one retractable wheel, the at least one retractable wheel being retractable from a protracted land engaging position when the amphibian is operated on land to a retracted position when the amphibian is operated in/on water, at least one prime mover for providing power to drive, directly or indirectly, the amphibian on land and/or in/on water, and at least one steerable wheel which is, at least when the amphibian is operated on land, connected directly or indirectly to a steering control device operable by a driver to steer the amphibian. In addition the present invention provides that either i) the steering control device is moveable between at least two distinct laterally spaced positions across the width or beam of the amphibian; ii) the amphibian comprises side-by-side seating; iii) the amphibian comprises a roll over protection system; iv) the amphibian comprises an open cargo area cargo or truck-like bed; v) the amphibian comprises two seat belts and three seat belt buckles or buckle positions, or two seat belt buckles or buckle positions, and three seat belts; vi) the amphibian comprises a footwell area having no transmission tunnel; vii) the amphibian comprises a footwell and seating area configured so as not to impede or restrict driver and/or passenger entry via one side of the amphibian, egress from the other side of the amphibian, and through movement therebetween; viii) the amphibian comprises a positive buoyancy system and/or deployable righting system; or ix) the amphibian comprises an interlock or safety system which prevents operation/activation of at least one driver or automatically controlled parameter of the amphibian unless sensing/determining a first condition has been satisfied. 1. An amphibian operable on land and in/on water , comprising:a planing hull;at least one retractable wheel, the at ...

AMPHIBIOUS VEHICLE COMPRISING A HULL THAT INCLUDES MOVEABLE HULL SECTIONS

An amphibious vehicle that includes a hull comprising a plurality of hull sections, a hull positioning device configured to position one of more hull sections from the plurality of hull sections into a plurality of positions, a first propulsion device configured to move the amphibious vehicle when the amphibious vehicle is on land, a second propulsion device configured to move the amphibious vehicle when the amphibious vehicle is in a body of water, and a buoyancy device configured to provide buoyancy for the amphibious vehicle when the amphibious vehicle is in the body of water. 1. An amphibious vehicle comprising:a hull comprising a plurality of hull sections;a hull positioning device configured to position one of more hull sections from the plurality of hull sections into a plurality of positions;a first propulsion device configured to propel the amphibious vehicle when the amphibious vehicle is on land;a second propulsion device configured to propel the amphibious vehicle when the amphibious vehicle is in a body of water; anda buoyancy device configured to provide buoyancy for the amphibious vehicle when the amphibious vehicle is in the body of water.2. The amphibious vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the hull comprising the plurality of hull sections includes a continuous planing surface.3. The amphibious vehicle of claim 1 , further comprising a plurality of wheels coupled to the first propulsion device claim 1 , wherein the first propulsion device is configured to power the plurality of wheels and power the second propulsion device.4. The amphibious vehicle of claim 3 , wherein the first propulsion device is configured to power the plurality of wheels and power the second propulsion device simultaneously.5. The amphibious vehicle of claim 4 , wherein the second propulsion device comprises a waterjet.6. The amphibious vehicle of claim 5 , wherein the first propulsion device comprises a motor.7. The amphibious vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of hull ...

LOW GRAVITY ALL-SURFACE VEHICLE

Vehicles are disclosed which have a lower center of gravity than existing all-terrain, amphibious, and unmanned ground vehicles due to the location of propulsion units and other vehicle components inside the wheels of the vehicle. The vehicles can climb over large obstacles yet are also able to corner at high speeds. The vehicles can be configured for direct manual operation or operation by remote control, and can also be configured for a wide variety of missions. 1. A vehicle comprising:a first wheel mounted to an object and being configured to rotate about a first axis of rotation;a second wheel mounted to the object and being configured to rotate about a second axis of rotation that is offset from the first axis of rotation; and an axle extending through the inner volume and having one end positioned outside of the inner volume;', 'a propulsion unit supported within the inner volume by the axle and drivingly coupled to the wheel; and', 'a mount positioned within the inner volume and connected to the axle, the mount having a portion extending below an axis of the axle and supporting at least one energy source for powering the propulsion unit,, 'wherein at least one of the first wheel and the second wheel comprises a self-contained, self-propelled wheel defining an inner volume and comprisingwherein the center of gravity of the vehicle is below the first axis of rotation and the second axis of rotation.2. The vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the at least one energy source powers a control unit for controlling the propulsion unit.3. The vehicle of claim 2 , wherein the control unit is an electronic speed control.4. The vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the portion of the mount extending below the axis supports the at least one energy source.5. The vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the propulsion unit is drivingly coupled to the at least one of the first wheel and the second wheel via a spur gear.6. The vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the axle supports the propulsion unit via the ...

LOW GRAVITY ALL-SURFACE VEHICLE

Vehicles are disclosed which have a lower center of gravity than existing all-terrain, amphibious, and unmanned ground vehicles due to the location of propulsion units and other vehicle components inside the wheels of the vehicle. The vehicles can climb over large obstacles vet are also able to corner at high speeds. The vehicles can be configured for direct manual operation or operation by remote control, and can also be configured for a wide variety of missions. 1. A wheel , comprising:a frame mount configured to connect the wheel to a vehicle frame;a rotation point about which the wheel rotates, wherein rotational motion of the wheel is translated to linear motion of the vehicle frame through the frame mount; anda motor positioned inside an inner volume of the wheel such that the wheel rotates about the rotation point and the motor.2. The wheel of claim 1 , wherein the motor comprises a hub motor.3. The wheel of claim 2 , wherein the motor is positioned below the rotation point.4. The wheel of claim 3 , further comprising:a control unit positioned inside the inner volume, wherein the control unit provides control signals to the motor.5. The wheel of claim 4 , wherein the control unit is positioned below the rotation point.6. The wheel of claim 3 , further comprising:an energy source positioned inside the inner volume, wherein the energy source provides electrical energy to the motor.7. The wheel of claim 6 , wherein the energy source is positioned below the rotation point.8. The wheel of claim 3 , further comprising:a suspension element positioned inside the inner volume of the wheel.9. The wheel of claim 1 , wherein the frame mount releasably connects the wheel to the vehicle frame.10. The wheel of claim 1 , wherein the rotation point passes through a central axis of the wheel and wherein the motor is mounted off-axis from the central axis.11. The wheel of claim 10 , wherein at least one gear couples the motor to the wheel. The present application is a ...

LOW GRAVITY ALL-SURFACE VEHICLE

Vehicles are disclosed which have a lower center of gravity than existing all-terrain, amphibious, and unmanned ground vehicles due to the location of propulsion units and other vehicle components inside the wheels of the vehicle. The vehicles can climb over large obstacles yet are also able to corner at high speeds. The vehicles can be configured for direct manual operation or operation by remote control, and can also be configured for a wide variety of missions. 1. A vehicle comprising:a frame comprising a plurality of axles having a plurality of axes;a plurality of wheels, each wheel rotatably connected to an axle and defining an inner volume; anda plurality of frame mounts, each frame mount positioned within the inner volume of a wheel and connected to an axle, each frame mount further having a portion extending below the axis of the axle, which portion supports a propulsion unit drivingly coupled to the wheel, an energy source, and a control unit;wherein the center of gravity of the vehicle is below the plurality of axes.2. The vehicle of claim 1 , wherein each portion of the frame in between two axles includes a pivot.3. The vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the propulsion unit is at least one of a motor and an engine claim 1 , the energy source is at least one of a battery and a fuel tank claim 1 , and the control unit is at least one of an electronic speed control and a throttle.4. The vehicle of claim 1 , further comprising a receiver configured to receive signals from a transmitter and to send corresponding signals to at least one of the control units.5. The vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the vehicle is configured to change direction by at least one of varying the speed of a propulsion unit and changing the length of a linear actuator.6. The vehicle of claim 1 , further comprising at least one of a waterproof material configured to prevent water from entering the inner volume of at least one of the plurality of wheels and features on the outer circumference of at ...

SELF-STABILISING TWO-WHEELED VEHICLE, IN PARTICULAR AN AMPHIBIOUS VEHICLE

Disclosed is a vehicle with only two parallel independent drive wheels, capable of moving on a solid or semi-solid ground, as well as on water if provided with blades on the wheels. The vehicle is stable in that it has a unit for lowering the center of gravity, which are housed in the wheels, which are in turn internally hollow for this purpose. 11278922352424564555. Vehicle () comprising only two parallel wheels () , both drive wheels , constituting internally hollow bodies , each having two lateral faces ( , ) and a rolling surface () which is extended between them , which is convex towards the outside of the respective wheel () , said parallel wheels () being connected to each other by a longitudinal central element () , which is formed by two secondary axles () associated with the respective wheels () , and by a central axle () which is extended in a space between said wheels () , wherein in the points of transition between one end of the central axle () and a respective secondary axle () , respective decouplers () are provided which render the rotation motion of the central axle () independent with respect to each of the two secondary axles () as well as render the rotation motion of any one secondary axle () independent with respect to the other secondary axle () ,{'b': 5', '2', '5', '11', '2', '2', '11', '2, 'wherein each secondary axle () is rigidly connected to the respective wheel (), each of the two secondary axles () has an independent drive system () thereof in order to rotate only one wheel () independent of the other wheel (), each of said drive systems () is housed inside the respective wheel (), and'}{'b': 2', '2', '5', '2', '2, 'wherein inside each wheel (), means are also provided for lowering the centre of gravity, in order to lower the centre of gravity of each wheel () with respect to a rotation axis thereof coinciding with the geometric axis of the secondary axle () of the wheel (), in a manner such that during the travel of the vehicle, said ...

AMPHIBIOUS VEHICLE

An amphibious vehicle comprises a buoyant hull, a boat motor affixed to the hull to propel the amphibious vehicle in water, two or more powered wheel assemblies affixed to the hull to propel the amphibious vehicle on land, and two or more selectively rotatable arms affixing each wheel assembly to the hull. One or more of the wheel assemblies are affixed to opposing sides of the hull. Two or more selectively rotatable arms affix each wheel assembly to the hull. The arms affixing each respective wheel assembly are selectively rotatable in unison to move the respective wheel assembly between a lowered position and a raised position. 1. An amphibious vehicle comprising:a buoyant hull;a boat motor affixed to the hull to propel the amphibious vehicle in water;two or more powered wheel assemblies affixed to the hull to propel the amphibious vehicle on land, one or more of the wheel assemblies each being affixed to opposing sides of the hull; andtwo or more selectively rotatable arms affixing each wheel assembly to the hull, the arms affixing each respective wheel assembly being selectively rotatable in unison in a same plane to move the respective wheel assembly between a lowered position and a raised position.2. The amphibious vehicle of claim 1 , wherein each wheel assembly comprises two or more powered wheels.3. The amphibious vehicle of claim 2 , wherein each wheel assembly further comprises a continuous tread around the two or more wheels.4. The amphibious vehicle of claim 1 , wherein each wheel assembly is selectively positionable at each of one or more positions between the lowered position and the raised position.5. The amphibious vehicle of claim 1 , wherein a position of each wheel assembly is automatically selected.6. The amphibious vehicle of claim 5 , wherein the position of each wheel assembly is automatically selected based on a depth of water in which the amphibious vehicle is operating.7. The amphibious vehicle of claim 1 , wherein each wheel assembly is ...

Amphibious marsh craft

A tracked, amphibious vehicle, comprising at least two, spaced, elongated pontoons disposed generally parallel to one another. A platform structure can be supported by and structurally connects the pontoons, the platform structure including a transom, a lowermost generally horizontally extending panel above a free clearance area under a bottom panel and between the pontoons through which terrain and debris can pass. A hydraulic drive system can propel the vehicle, said drive system including left and right hydraulic motors mounted on the pontoons. At least one series of longitudinally spaced bogie wheels for supporting said vehicle can be mounted along the bottom of the pontoons. A continuous, endless belt can encircle each pontoon and engages the bogie wheels. Ground-engaging cleats assembled on the outer surface of each belt and covering the pontoon bottom provide traction to the vehicle. Gearing interfaces the motor with the endless belts. A supplemental, marine drive assembly includes: a hydraulic motor having a rotary device, shaft, with an axis, a propeller shaft having an axis wherein the motor axis and propeller axis are aligned, a universal joint connecting the hydraulic motor to the transom, and a housing including a sleeve that contains the propeller shaft, a first vertical plate connected to the sleeve and a second vertical plate connected to the sleeve below the first plate.

AMPHIBIOUS VEHICLE

An amphibious vehicle having a frame that includes a plurality of floatable members. Mounted to the frame is one or more power sources. Also mounted to the frame and connected to the power source are a plurality of propellers with each of the plurality of propellers having a thrust vector configured to be adjusted to provide agitation and propulsion. In addition, mounted to the frame are a plurality of ground engaging devices and one or more pumps. 1. An amphibious vehicle , comprising:a frame having one or more floatable members;one or more power sources mounted to the frame; andone or more propellers mounted to the frame and connected to the power source wherein each of the plurality of propellers has a thrust vector configured to provide agitation and propulsion.2. The vehicle of further comprising one or more ground engaging devices.3. The vehicle of further comprising one or more pumps.4. The vehicle of wherein the one or more propellers are mounted to the frame in a manner that allows the thrust vector of each propeller to be adjustable.5. The vehicle of wherein the thrust vector of each of the one or more propellers is adjustable in real time both continuously and intermittently.6. The vehicle of wherein the thrust vectors of each of the one or more propellers is adjustable individually and in groups.7. The vehicle of wherein the one or more propellers are mounted to the frame with a joint and are also connected to an actuator.8. The vehicle of wherein the one or more propellers are connected to the frame with an arm that is adjustable in length.9. The vehicle of wherein the one or more propellers are driven by a hydraulic system.10. The vehicle of wherein the one or more propellers are controlled by one or more control units.11. The vehicle of wherein the one or more control units control the direction of rotation claim 10 , the speed of rotation and the position of each thrust vector of each of the one or more propellers.12. The vehicle of wherein the one ...

AMPHIBIOUS MARSH CRAFT

A tracked, amphibious vehicle, comprising at least two, spaced, elongated pontoons disposed generally parallel to one another. A platfofin structure can be supported by and structurally connects the pontoons, the platform structure including a transom, a lowermost generally horizontally extending panel above a free clearance area under a bottom panel and between the pontoons through which terrain and debris can pass. A hydraulic drive system can propel the vehicle, said drive system including left and right hydraulic motors mounted on the pontoons. At least one series of longitudinally spaced bogie wheels for supporting said vehicle can be mounted along the bottom of the pontoons. A continuous, endless belt can encircle each pontoon and engages the bogie wheels. Ground-engaging cleats assembled on the outer surface of each belt and covering the pontoon bottom provide traction to the vehicle. Gearing interfaces the motor with the endless belts. A supplemental, marine drive assembly includes: a hydraulic motor having a rotary device, shaft, with an axis, a propeller shaft having an axis wherein the motor axis and propeller axis are aligned, a universal joint connecting the hydraulic motor to the transom, and a housing including a sleeve that contains the propeller shaft, a first vertical plate connected to the sleeve and a second vertical plate connected to the sleeve below the first plate. 1. A tracked , amphibious vehicle , comprising:a) at least two, spaced, elongated pontoons disposed generally parallel to one another in left and right positions;b) a platform structure supported by and structurally connecting the pontoons, the platform structure including a transom, a lowermost generally horizontally extending panel above a free clearance area under a bottom panel and between the pontoons through which terrain and debris can pass;c) a hydraulic drive system that propels the vehicle, said drive system including left and right hydraulic motors mounted on the ...

TRANSPORT TRAILER

A trailer system for transporting multiple adult passengers and/or supplies over harsh terrain (e.g., snow, ice, wetland, etc.) when towed behind a vehicle. The trailer system includes a cabin, first and second skis, and first and second suspension assemblies. The suspension assemblies connect the skis, respectively, with the cabin. The suspension assemblies incorporate multiple pivot points that effectively isolate the skis from cabin, and promote true “tracking” of the trailer system relative to the towing vehicle. In some embodiments, the cabin has a highly buoyant construction, allowing the trailer system to float in water. 1. A trailer system comprising:a cabin forming an enclosed area sized and shaped for occupancy by at least two adult passengers;first and second ski assemblies;first and second suspension assemblies connecting the ski assemblies, respectively, with the cabin.2. The trailer system of claim 1 , wherein the cabin includes a housing formed by a foam-filled wall configured to render the trailer system buoyant in water.3. The trailer system of claim 1 , wherein the suspension assemblies are configured and arranged relative to the cabin to distribute at least 51% of a load of the cabin along a trailing length of the ski assemblies. This Non-Provisional Patent Application claims the benefit of the filing date of U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 62/268,026, filed Dec. 16, 2015, entitled “TRANSPORT TRAILER,” which is herein incorporated by reference.The present disclosure relates to transportation of people, equipment and/or supplies over harsh terrains. More particularly, it relates to transportable enclosed structures suitable for towing over various terrains, such as ice, snow, marsh, wetlands, etc.Many winter activities entail transportation over ice and/or snow. One highly popular example is ice fishing; ice fishermen often travel on vehicles suited for traversing ice and snow in order to reach their desired ice fishing destination. ...

LOW GRAVITY ALL-SURFACE VEHICLE AND STABILIZED MOUNT SYSTEM

Vehicles are disclosed that are configured to carry loads in a stabilized manner, such that the load is maintained in a substantially constant position or orientation relative to a predetermined reference point or frame even as the vehicle moves. A stabilization controller in such a vehicle receives information about movement of the vehicle relative to the reference point or plane from one or more sensors on the vehicle, and uses the information to control one or more movable objects by which the load is secured to the vehicle so as to maintain a relatively constant relationship between the load and the reference point or plane. 1. A vehicle comprising:a frame comprising a plurality of axles having a plurality of axes;a plurality of wheels, each wheel rotatably connected to a corresponding axle of the plurality of axles and defining an inner volume;a plurality of frame mounts, each frame mount positioned within the inner volume of one of the plurality of wheels and connected to the corresponding axle, each frame mount further having a portion extending below an axis of the corresponding axle, which portion supports a propulsion unit drivingly coupled to the wheel;a load supported by the frame via one or more selectively movable objects; anda stabilization controller that controls the one or more selectively movable objects based on information about movement of the vehicle relative to a reference point or plane;wherein the center of gravity of each of the plurality of wheels is below the axis of the corresponding axle.2. The vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the one or more movable objects include a rotatable arm having at least two portions that are movable relative to one another.3. The vehicle of claim 2 , wherein the information comprises inputs received by the stabilization controller from one or more sensors mounted to the frame or to one or more of the plurality of wheels.4. The vehicle of claim 3 , wherein the inputs received from the one or more sensors enable ...

LOW GRAVITY ALL-SURFACE VEHICLE

Vehicles are disclosed which have a lower center of gravity than existing all-terrain, amphibious, and unmanned ground vehicles due to the location of propulsion units and other vehicle components inside the wheels of the vehicle. The vehicles can climb over large obstacles yet are also able to corner at high speeds. The vehicles can be configured for direct manual operation or operation by remote control, and can also be configured for a wide variety of missions. 1. A vehicle comprising:a frame; a first control unit;', 'a first motor that is responsive to signals received from the first control unit; and', 'a first set of gears that transfer rotational motion from the first motor to a first wheel mounted on the first wheel mount, wherein the first control unit and/or first motor are mounted below an axis of rotation of the first wheel; and, 'a first wheel mount connected with the frame, the first wheel mount comprising a second control unit;', 'a second motor that is responsive to signals received from the second control unit; and', 'a second set of gears that transfer rotational motion from the second motor to a second wheel mounted on the second wheel mount, wherein the second control unit and/or second motor are mounted below an axis of rotation of the second wheel, and wherein the axis of rotation of the second wheel is not coaxial with the axis of rotation of the first wheel., 'a second wheel mount connected with the frame, the second wheel mount comprising2. The vehicle of claim 1 , wherein a center of gravity of the first wheel mount is positioned below the axis of rotation of the first wheel.3. The vehicle of claim 2 , wherein a center of gravity of the second wheel mount is positioned below the axis of rotation of the second wheel.4. The vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the first wheel mount further comprises electrical wiring that passes through an internal volume of the first wheel mount and carries a control signal to or from the first control unit.5. The ...

AMPHIBIOUS PUMPING VEHICLE

An amphibious pumping vehicle has a floatable vehicle body, a ground engaging propulsion structure, a fluid pump, a plurality of fluid nozzles comprising a first fluid nozzle connected by a fluid conduit to the fluid pump and at least one second fluid nozzle connected to the fluid conduit, a valve structure in the fluid conduit, the plurality of fluid nozzles and the valve structure co-operating to provide directional control and motive power for the vehicle when floating, and a power source configured to provide power to both the ground engaging propulsion structure and the fluid pump.

AMPHIBIOUS VEHICLE AND CONTROL METHOD FOR THE SAME

An amphibious vehicle includes: an engine; at least one land traveling device; at least one water propelling device; a power distribution device configured to distribute power outputted from the engine between land travel power to be supplied to the at least one land traveling device and water propulsion power to be supplied to the at least one water propelling device; a slippage-amount detection device configured to detect a slippage amount of the at least one land traveling device relative to ground; and a controller configured to adjust at least the land travel power, of the land travel power and the water propulsion power, on the basis of the slippage amount detected by the slippage-amount detection device. The controller is configured to reduce the land travel power if the slippage amount detected by the slippage-amount detection device is greater than a threshold while the land travel power and the water propulsion power are supplied respectively to the at least one land traveling device and the at least one water propelling device for landing from water to land. 19-. (canceled)10. An amphibious vehicle , comprising:an engine;at least one land traveling device;at least one water propelling device;a power distribution device configured to distribute power outputted from the engine between land travel power which is to be supplied to the at least one land traveling device and water propulsion power which is to be supplied to the at least one water propelling device;a slippage-amount detection device configured to detect a slippage amount of the at least one land traveling device relative to ground; anda controller configured to adjust at least the land travel power, of the land travel power and the water propulsion power, on the basis of the slippage amount detected by the slippage-amount detection device,wherein the controller is configured to reduce the land travel power and increase or maintain unchanged the water propulsion power, if the slippage amount ...

ROLLING PONTOONS AND THEIR USE ON AMPHIBIOUS VEHICLES AND WATERCRAFT

A plurality of rolling pontoons with or without a plurality of protrusions (paddles) and their use on amphibious vehicles and watercraft. The application of tires, power, suspension, paddle designs, towing apparatus, pontoon geometry and/or a plurality pontoon arrangements that will allow said vehicle to be towed without a trailer, easily and quickly traverse a variety of environments, and/or maneuver a variety ways. The further addition of electric motors, solar panels, and batteries allow efficient electric amphibious vehicle/watercraft and provide battery backup and power for a residence. A method of manufacture is defined with the modular application of said electrical drivetrain to new or existing amphibious vehicles or watercraft. 1. A rolling pontoon comprising an axis of rotation that has a transverse orientation to the direction of travel.2. The rolling pontoons of wherein: one or more pontoons on and measured along the same rotational axes; are greater than the average diameter of said pontoons on said rotational axis.3. The rolling pontoons of wherein: one or more pontoons on and measured along the same rotational axes; are greater than ½ of the vehicle width as measured along said rotational axis.4. The rolling pontoons of further comprising: of protrusions (paddles) as part of said rolling pontoons; or as one or more attachments such as tires to said rolling pontoons.5. The rolling pontoons of further comprising of protrusions that are angled from the direction of travel (not parallel or perpendicular) where said protrusions are typically perpendicular to the direction such as a typical paddlewheel.6. The rolling pontoons of further comprising of one or more road tires mounted on same rotational axis as said pontoons.7. The rolling pontoons of wherein said pontoons further comprise of radial shapes such as cylinders or discs or cones or bells or eggs or stars or helixes that rotate about the center of said radial shape.8. A amphibious vehicle or ...

AMPHIBIOUS VEHICLE

An amphibious vehicle, which enables wave making resistance upon traveling on water to be reduced and propulsive performance of its vehicle main body to be improved, is to be provided. An amphibious vehicle of the present invention includes: a vehicle main body that is movable on water and on land; a rear portion flap having a front end portion fixed to a rear portion of the vehicle main body; and end plates respectively provided at both side end portions of the rear portion flap. 1. An amphibious vehicle , comprising:a vehicle main body that is movable on water and on land;a rear portion plate shaped member having a front end portion that is fixed to a rear portion of the vehicle main body; andrear portion end plates respectively provided at both side end portions of the rear portion plate shaped member.2. The amphibious vehicle according to claim 1 , wherein the rear portion end plates are provided to stand downward from a lower surface of the rear portion plate shaped member.3. The amphibious vehicle according to claim 1 , wherein the rear portion end plates are provided to stand upward from an upper surface of the rear portion plate shaped member.4. The amphibious vehicle according to claim 1 , wherein the rear portion end plates include first rear portion end plates provided to stand downward from a lower surface of the rear portion plate shaped member claim 1 , and second rear portion end plates provided to stand upward from an upper surface of the rear portion plate shaped member.5. The amphibious vehicle according to claim 1 , further comprising:a front portion plate shaped member having a rear end portion that is fixed to a lower end portion of the vehicle main body; andfront portion end plates respectively provided at both side end portions of the front portion plate shaped member.6. The amphibious vehicle according to claim 5 , wherein the front portion end plates are provided to stand upward from an upper surface of the front portion plate shaped member. ...

AMPHIBIOUS VEHICLE

To provide an amphibious vehicle that can reduce wave drag at the time of hydroplaning and can improve propulsion performance of the vehicle body. An amphibious vehicle according to the present invention includes a vehicle body capable of moving on water and on land, a front flap with a rear end being fixed to a lower end of the vehicle body, a rear flap with a front end being fixed to a rear part of the vehicle body, and a pair of keels provided along a travel device provided on both sides of the vehicle body on a bottom surface of the vehicle body. 1. An amphibious vehicle comprising:a vehicle body capable of moving on water and on land;a front plate-like member with a rear end being fixed to a lower end of the vehicle body;a rear plate-like member with a front end being fixed to a rear part of the vehicle body; anda pair of flow straightening members provided along a travel device that is provided on both sides of the vehicle body on a bottom surface of the vehicle body.2. The amphibious vehicle according to claim 1 , wherein the flow straightening member is provided to cover side surfaces of the travel device.3. The amphibious vehicle according to claim 1 , wherein the flow straightening member extends from a front end of the vehicle body to a rear end thereof.4. The amphibious vehicle according to claim 1 , wherein the front plate-like member has a curved portion at a rear end thereof.5. The amphibious vehicle according to claim 1 , wherein the front plate-like member includes a lower plate-like member with a rear end thereof being fixed to a lower end of a front surface of the vehicle body claim 1 , and an upper plate-like member coupled to a front end of the lower plate-like member so as to be pivotally movable relative to the lower plate-like member.6. The amphibious vehicle according to claim 1 , wherein the front plate-like member is fixed to the vehicle body so as to be pivotally movable on a connection portion with the vehicle body used as a rotation ...

Maneuverable Platforms

A maneuverable platform capable of operating on both fluid bodies (e.g., lakes, rivers, oceans, etc. in either liquid or frozen form) and land is provided. The platform has an above water portion formed of one or more sections onto discrete sections of which are positioned a number of buoyant propulsion members configured to support the above water portion and engage a fluid body or the ground to collectively provide support, propulsion and steering for the platform. The buoyant propulsion members are configured such that they provide buoyancy to the platform when the platform is at rest and lift when the platform reaches a specified hydrodynamic speed such that the platform planes atop the fluid of the fluid body during operation. The maneuverable platform, including the above water portion and the buoyant propulsion members, may be modular such that the platform may be split into sections of predetermined configuration to operate independently. 1. A maneuverable platform comprising:a platform body defining a generally horizontal plane, the platform body being formed of at least one platform portion;a plurality of buoyant propulsion members disposed on the underside of the platform body, the plurality of buoyant propulsion members comprising at least one buoyant wheel each, each of the buoyant wheels comprising a cylindrical toothed body rotatable about the longitudinal axis of the cylindrical toothed body;wherein the buoyant propulsion members are rotatably interconnected to the platform about a vertical axis orthogonal to the longitudinal axis of the cylindrical toothed body;wherein the buoyant wheels are arranged in relation to the platform to provide rotational stability to the platform; andwherein the buoyant wheels are sufficiently buoyant such that they provide sufficient buoyant upthrust to the platform when at rest to float the platform atop a fluid body, and such that they provide dynamic buoyant lift greater than the buoyant upthrust to the platform when ...

REAR FLAP CONFIGURATION FOR AMPHIBIOUS VEHICLE

A rear flap configuration for an amphibious vehicle includes a vehicle body, a pair of crawlers disposed on both right and left sides with respect to a traveling direction of the vehicle body, and a rear flap connected to a rear part of the vehicle body. The vehicle body has a rear surface including a departure angle surface which extends obliquely upward from a lower edge of the rear surface as the vehicle body extends rearward. The crawlers have upper surfaces positioned above the lower edge, lower surfaces positioned below the lower edge, and rear edges projecting rearward from the lower edge. The rear flap includes a flap body part having a facing edge which faces the lower edge between the crawlers and is vertically rotatably connected to the vehicle body so as to allow the facing edge to come into contact or close proximity with the lower edge. 1. A rear flap configuration for an amphibious vehicle , comprising:a vehicle body;a pair of crawlers disposed on both right and left sides of the vehicle body with respect to a traveling direction of the vehicle body; anda rear flap connected to a rear part of the vehicle body,the vehicle body having a rear surface including a departure angle surface which extends obliquely upward from a lower edge of the rear surface as the vehicle body extends rearward,the pair of crawlers having an upper surface positioned above the lower edge and a lower surface positioned below the lower edge, the pair of crawlers having a rear edge projecting rearward from the lower edge,the rear flap including a flap body part having a facing edge which faces the lower edge between the pair of crawlers, the rear flap being vertically rotatably connected to the vehicle body so as to allow the facing edge to come into contact or close proximity with the lower edge.2. The rear flap configuration for an amphibious vehicle according to claim 1 ,wherein the rear flap further includes a second flap body part positioned behind the flap body part and ...

Chassis System of Amphibious Remote Control Vehicle

A chassis system of an amphibious remote control vehicle is provided, including a vehicle chassis and a hull form chassis, the vehicle chassis comprises a first joint portion and a second joint portion. The width of one end of the hull form chassis is smaller than that of one other end of the hull form chassis, the hull form chassis comprises a third joint portion being corresponding to the first joint portion and two fourth joint portions being corresponding to the second joint portion. The hull form chassis comprises a hull form chassis centerline, the hull form chassis centerline extends obliquely to two sides to form two inclined surfaces, the first joint portion is engaged with the third joint portion, and the second joint portion and the two fourth joint portion are combined by a fixing member. 1. A chassis system of an amphibious remote control vehicle , comprising: a first joint portion disposed at one end of the vehicle chassis; and', 'a second joint portion disposed at one other end of the vehicle chassis;, 'a vehicle chassis, comprising a third joint portion disposed at the one end of the hull form chassis being corresponding to the first joint portion; and', 'two fourth joint portions disposed at the other end of the hull form chassis being corresponding to the second joint portion;, 'a hull form chassis, wherein a width of one end of the hull form chassis is smaller than that of one other end of the hull form chassis, the one end of the hull form chassis corresponds to a front end of the amphibious remote control vehicle, the other end of the hull form chassis corresponds to a rear end of the amphibious remote control vehicle, the hull form chassis further comprisingwherein the hull form chassis comprises a hull form chassis centerline configured along an axial direction of the hull form chassis relative to the vehicle chassis, the hull form chassis centerline extends obliquely to two sides of the hull form chassis to form two inclined surfaces, and the ...

浮箱自润滑式四驱动作业车

本发明提供了一种浮箱自润滑式四驱动作业车，包括：双体浮箱结构，设置有轨道，引导机构安装在前端，驱动机构安装在后端，履带机构周向履带机构环绕在轨道、引导机构、驱动机构的外侧；作业平台，安装在双体浮箱结构上；移动平台，移动平台包括滑动平台和固定平台，固定平台通过支架和托架固定连接在连接体上，固定平台上设置凹滑道，滑道平台下设置与凹滑道相匹配的凸滑道，凸滑道嵌入凹滑道中，第一液压油缸一端通过轴和凸滑道的液压油缸孔内置固定，第一液压油缸的另一端通过轴和凹滑道的液压油缸孔内置固定，第一液压油缸驱动滑动平台的移动。通过本发明的技术方案，结构合理，驱动力大，工作可靠、安全、效率高，适用性好，可实现两栖作业。

Amphibious vehicle

본 발명은 수상과 육지에서 주행할 수 있는 수륙양용의 주행장치에 관한 것으로서, 사다리 형태의 내부프레임; 상기 내부프레임의 양쪽 외측에 설치된 한 쌍의 수평프레임; 상기 수평프레임의 상부에 수직으로 설치된 다수의 수직프레임; 상기 다수의 수직프레임의 상부에 설치되며 가장자리 둘레로 난간이 설치된 상부플레이트; 상기 내부프레임의 상부 일측에 설치된 엔진; 상기 엔진으로부터 전방 및 후방으로 동력을 전달하도록 엔진의 전방쪽과 후방쪽에 각각 연결된 동력전달샤프트; 상기 동력전달샤프트에 연결되어 엔진의 회전동력방향을 변환시키도록 동력전달샤프트의 전륜측 단부와 후륜측 단부에 설치된 한 쌍의 구동액슬; 상기 한 쌍의 구동액슬에 연결되어 동력을 전달받도록 전후방에 가로로 설치된 전륜샤프트 및 후륜샤프트; 상기 전륜샤프트의 양단부에 각각 결합되어 전륜샤프트가 회전함에 따라 함께 회전하는 한 쌍의 전륜실린더; 상기 후륜사프트의 양단부에 각각 결합되어 후륜샤프트가 회전함에 따라 함께 회전하는 한 쌍의 후륜실린더; 상기 전륜샤프트의 중앙에 설치되어 전륜샤프트를 일정범위에서 좌/우로 조향시키는 조향기어; 상기 전륜샤프트를 조향시킬 수 있도록 조향기어에 연결되어 상부플레이트상에 설치된 조향핸들; 및 상기 전륜실린더와 후륜실린더를 외부에서 함께 둘러싸며 상기 실린더들이 회전함에 따라 함께 회전하도록 일렬로 연결된 다수의 무한궤도슈; 를 포함하므로, 상기에서 설명한 바와 같은 본 발명의 수륙양용 주행장치에 의하면, 하부에 설치되어 부력을 발생시키는 다수의 슈에 의해 수상에서 부양될 수 있을 뿐만 아니라 상기 슈를 회전시킴으로써 수륙양쪽에서 주행이 가능하여 어패류 채취작업을 하는 작업자가 승선하여 간조시에는 육상으로 주행하여 이동할 수 있고 만조시에는 보트와 같이 수상으로 이동할 수 있다. The present invention relates to an amphibious traveling device capable of traveling in water and on land, comprising: a ladder-shaped inner frame; A pair of horizontal frames installed on both outer sides of the inner frame; A plurality of vertical frames installed vertically on top of the horizontal frame; An upper plate installed on top of the plurality of vertical frames and having a handrail around an edge; An engine installed on an upper side of the inner frame; A power transmission shaft connected respectively to the front and rear sides of the engine to transfer power from the engine to the front and the rear; A pair of drive axles connected to the power transmission shaft and installed at the front wheel side end and the rear wheel side end of the power transmission shaft to change the rotational power direction of the engine; A front wheel shaft and a rear wheel shaft horizontally installed in front and rear to be connected to the pair of driving axles to receive power; A pair of front wheel cylinders coupled to both ends of the front wheel shaft and rotating together as the front ...

Buoyancy tank self-lubricating four-drive operation vehicle

本发明提供了一种浮箱自润滑式四驱动作业车，包括：双体浮箱结构，设置有轨道，引导机构安装在前端，驱动机构安装在后端，履带机构周向履带机构环绕在轨道、引导机构、驱动机构的外侧；作业平台，安装在双体浮箱结构上；移动平台，移动平台包括滑动平台和固定平台，固定平台通过支架和托架固定连接在连接体上，固定平台上设置凹滑道，滑道平台下设置与凹滑道相匹配的凸滑道，凸滑道嵌入凹滑道中，第一液压油缸一端通过轴和凸滑道的液压油缸孔内置固定，第一液压油缸的另一端通过轴和凹滑道的液压油缸孔内置固定，第一液压油缸驱动滑动平台的移动。通过本发明的技术方案，结构合理，驱动力大，工作可靠、安全、效率高，适用性好，可实现两栖作业。

Amphibian vehicle

FIELD: transport engineering. SUBSTANCE: invention can be used for creating amphibian with open seat and common drive for simultaneous or in-turn operation of ground and water propulsion drives. Proposed amphibian vehicle with open seat is furnished with drive engine to operate, either in turn of simultaneously, ground propulsion or water propulsion drive made in form of jet drive by means of two independent clutches. Ground propulsion drive is made as all-wheel-drive. Drive engine is installed between ground propulsion axles under seat. Front and/or rear wheels are made for turning opposite to direction of vehicle movement when moving over water. According to proposed method, ground propulsion drive is engaged at water movement, and front and/or rear wheels are set into rotation opposite to direction of movement. At movement over water control is effected by means of rotary reactive nozzle and by control of front wheels. EFFECT: improved operating characteristics of amphibian vehicle. 8 cl, 2 dwg ÐÎÑÑÈÉÑÊÀß ÔÅÄÅÐÀÖÈß (19) RU (51) ÌÏÊ 7 (11) (13) 2 248 280 C2 B 60 F 3/00 ÔÅÄÅÐÀËÜÍÀß ÑËÓÆÁÀ ÏÎ ÈÍÒÅËËÅÊÒÓÀËÜÍÎÉ ÑÎÁÑÒÂÅÍÍÎÑÒÈ, ÏÀÒÅÍÒÀÌ È ÒÎÂÀÐÍÛÌ ÇÍÀÊÀÌ (12) ÎÏÈÑÀÍÈÅ ÈÇÎÁÐÅÒÅÍÈß Ê ÏÀÒÅÍÒÓ (21), (22) Çà âêà: 2002100129/11, 31.05.2000 (72) Àâòîð(û): ËÅÍÒ-ÔÈËËÈÏÑ Õàíñ-Ìàðòèí (DE), ÕÀÊÊÅÍÁÅÐà Óëüðèõ (DE) (24) Äàòà íà÷àëà äåéñòâè ïàòåíòà: 31.05.2000 (30) Ïðèîðèòåò: 09.06.1999 (ïï.1-8) DE 19926145.8 R U (43) Äàòà ïóáëèêàöèè çà âêè: 27.09.2003 (73) Ïàòåíòîîáëàäàòåëü(ëè): ÔÎËÜÊÑÂÀÃÅÍ ÀÊÖÈÅÍÃÅÇÅËËÜØÀÔÒ (DE) (45) Îïóáëèêîâàíî: 20.03.2005 Áþë. ¹ 8 2 2 4 8 2 8 0 (56) Ñïèñîê äîêóìåíòîâ, öèòèðîâàííûõ â îò÷åòå î ïîèñêå: US 3176585 À, 06.04.1985. US 4744324 À, 17.05.1988. US 5562066 À, 08.10.1996. US 4348195 À, 07.09.1982. SU 1011399 À, 15.04.1983. Ìàøèíîñòðîåíèå. Ýíöèêëîïåäè â 40 òîìàõ. Òîì IY-15. Êîëåñíûå è ãóñåíè÷íûå ìàøèíû. Ðåäàêòîð-ñîñòàâèòåëü ä.ò.í., ïðîô. Â.Ô.Ïëàòîíîâ. “Ìàøèíîñòðîåíèå”, Ì., 1977, ñ.521, 522. (86) Çà âêà PCT: EP 00/04980 (31.05.2000) C 2 C 2 (85) Äàòà ïåðåâîäà ...

Rice seedling conveyer for farming

本发明涉及农业领域，具体的公开了一种农业种植有水稻秧苗运输装置，包括底座、箱体、移动轮和侧开口；所述移动轮安装在底座的下侧四角上，箱体的一端上开设有侧开口，在所述箱体的底部上固定黏连有一气垫，气垫的下表面放置在底座上，在底座的两侧上固定焊接有水平的固定耳，固定耳上开设有竖直方向上的孔，在孔的正下方对应的底座上开设有竖直的销孔，在孔与销孔内穿设有一竖直的定位销，定位销插入到销孔内，将箱体与底座固定连接；在所述底座的前端底部上均固定有导流板，导流板为弧形板，末端想上弯曲。本发明通过设置在箱体底部的气垫，避免移动轮陷入到泥土中而无法移动，使其能够在水田中轻松的移动。

Lengthwise element, amphibious chassis and vehicle

FIELD: transportation. SUBSTANCE: invention relates to amphibious vehicle. Longitudinal element (10) for amphibious chassis, inner part of which is made in the form of one or more air chambers (2), external part is at least one slide (4). Longitudinal element (10) comprises one or several caterpillar tracks (6, 6') arranged along contour of slide bed (4) and containing chains (8, 12) installed with possibility of sliding movement. Each chain (8, 12) contains serially connected links (14, 16) forged in the form of a single part. Hydraulic drive is connected with longitudinal element (10) and is made with possibility to slide caterpillar track (6, 6') or several caterpillar tracks by chains (8, 12). Forged links (14, 16) are forged in the form of a single part. Invention also relates to undercarriage and amphibious vehicle. EFFECT: higher wear resistance of device. 20 cl, 37 dwg РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 2 715 508 C2 (51) МПК B62D 55/06 (2006.01) B60F 3/00 (2006.01) B62D 55/12 (2006.01) B62D 55/20 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ИЗОБРЕТЕНИЯ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК B62D 55/06 (2019.08); B60F 3/00 (2019.08); B62D 55/20 (2019.08) (21)(22) Заявка: 2018119994, 11.11.2016 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: (73) Патентообладатель(и): ТРАЦК ОНЕ С.Р.Л. (IT) Дата регистрации: 28.02.2020 11.11.2015 IT 102015000071583 (43) Дата публикации заявки: 16.12.2019 Бюл. № 35 (56) Список документов, цитированных в отчете о поиске: US 6482053 B1, 19.11.2002. US 20080284245 A1, 20.11.2008. US 4846092 A1, 11.07.1989. SU 634651 A3, 25.11.1978. SU 624799 A1, 25.09.1978. (45) Опубликовано: 28.02.2020 Бюл. № 7 (85) Дата начала рассмотрения заявки PCT на национальной фазе: 13.06.2018 2 7 1 5 5 0 8 Приоритет(ы): (30) Конвенционный приоритет: R U 11.11.2016 (72) Автор(ы): БАРАНИ Стефано (IT), ГЕЛМУЗЗИ Марцо (IT) IB 2016/056801 (11.11.2016) C 2 C 2 (86) Заявка PCT: (87) Публикация заявки PCT: R U 2 7 1 5 5 0 8 WO 2017/081650 ...

Caterpillar for mud flat

The present invention relates to a caterpillar for mud flat, comprising: a main sprocket which drives and rotates by receiving a rotary power of an axle; a pair of support frames formed in a triangular shape to be symmetrical to both sides with the central shaft of the main sprocket as an apex, having auxiliary shafts respectively formed on each of corners on both ends; auxiliary sprockets respectively, rotationally, and axially engaged with the two auxiliary shafts; a track connected by a chain by wrapping the main sprocket and the two auxiliary sprockets to directly spike the ground surface by the rotary power of the main sprocket; and an axle engagement unit formed on a rear side of the support frames sharing the same shaft with the main sprocket to protrude, being directly connected to the axle to transfer the rotary power of the axle to the main sprocket. Each of the units connected to the track by the chain is made of a buoyancy chain having a buoyancy to allow a car body to float on the water surface. The present invention is able to provide a transportation means exclusively for mud flat just by installing the caterpillar on the wheel shafts by replacing the wheels of the car, to reduce costs for manufacture and installation, and to easily use the caterpillar amphibiously by buoyancy.

Amphibious Dredged Barge And Dredging Method Using It

본 발명은 다목적 수륙양용 바지선과 이를 이용한 준설공법에 관한 것으로 보다 상세하게는 중앙에 위치하되 상부에 준설용 버킷이 포함된 롱붐이 적재되는 본체함: 상기 본체함 각 일측면에 위치하는 부력함; 및 상기 본체함의 후미에 결합되어 수상에서의 추진력을 갖게하는 엔진함;으로 구성되되, 상기 본체함과 부력함은 수직결합부와 수평결합부에 의해 결합되며, 상기 수직결합부는 상기 부력함 하부 모서리 전체에 역 'ㄱ' 형태로 돌출된 돌기인 수 수직결합부와 이에 대응되는 높이에서 상기 본체함의 측면 하부에 상기 부력함에 형성된 역 'ㄱ' 형태의 돌기에 맞물리도록 아랫방향으로 파여 형성된 암 수직결합부가 서로 맞물려 결합하는 구조를 가지며, 상기 수평결합부는 상기 수직결합부가 먼저 결합된 상태에서 본체함의 양 측면 모서리에 돌출되어 형성된 복수개의 요철 돌기 형태이되 수평으로 관통홀이 형성된 본체함 수평결합부와 상기 본체함 수평결합부와 대응되는 높이에서 부력함 측면 모서리에 돌출되어 형성된 복수개의 요철 돌기 형태이되 수평으로 관통홀이 형성된 부력함 수평결합부가 맞물려 결합하되, 상기 본체함 수평결합부와 상기 부력함 결합부가 결합된 상태에서 수평고정핀으로 관통홀을 관통하여 상기 본체함과 부력함의 상부 모서리를 결합하는 구조를 가지며, 적재되는 롱붐은 암 안쪽 상부에 배사관 연결부를 포함하되, 암의 말단에 준설로터리부가 설치되며, 상기 배사관 연결부의 어느 한 말단과 준설로터리부 사이에 전배사관이 연결되며, 상기 배사관 연결부의 타 말단과 상기 엔진함의 내부에 위치하는 펌프 사이에 후배사관이 연결되며, 외부로 준설토를 이동하는 부력 배사관이 펌프와 연결되는 것을 특징으로 하는 다목적 수륙양용 바지선과 이를 이용한 준설공법에 관한 것이다.

Amphibious vessel

Amphibious vehicle

The present invention provides an amphibious vehicle capable of driving on land, as well as a waterway, by use of a power of a vehicle boarded on the amphibious vehicle. That is, the amphibious vehicle includes an amphibian body for use on land and a waterway, a rolling contact unit, a power generation unit, and a propulsion unit. According to one embodiment, the amphibious vehicle is a combination of a non-powered barge and a vehicle, in which a power of the vehicle is converted into electric energy which is stored and utilized as a power source of propulsion of the amphibious vehicle or hydraulic drive of a cylinder. Since the vehicle is combined with a non-powered ship and then the ship is driven by the power of the vehicle, the amphibious vehicle can be driven by a private car, and can be used as a recreational vehicle.

MOBILE SYSTEM FOR PORTABLE AND FERRY REVERSE, PONTON AND STEAM, INCLUDING IN THIS SYSTEM

РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 2017 141 183 A (51) МПК B60F 3/00 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ЗАЯВКА НА ИЗОБРЕТЕНИЕ (21)(22) Заявка: 2017141183, 15.04.2016 (71) Заявитель(и): И-ИНТЕРПРОДЖЕКТ СП. З О. О. (PL) Приоритет(ы): (30) Конвенционный приоритет: 30.04.2015 PL P.412186 (85) Дата начала рассмотрения заявки PCT на национальной фазе: 30.11.2017 R U (43) Дата публикации заявки: 31.05.2019 Бюл. № 16 (72) Автор(ы): БЕРЕНТ Богдан (PL), ФЛЁРЧИК Януш (PL), ФРЕТ Юзеф (PL), ФРЕТ Роберт (PL), ГАЕВСКИЙ Анджей (PL) (86) Заявка PCT: (87) Публикация заявки PCT: WO 2016/175669 (03.11.2016) R U (54) ПЕРЕДВИЖНАЯ СИСТЕМА ДЛЯ ПОНТОННОЙ И ПАРОМНОЙ ПЕРЕПРАВЫ, ПОНТОН И ПАРОМ, ВХОДЯЩИЕ В ЭТУ СИСТЕМУ (57) Формула изобретения 1. Передвижная система для понтонной и паромной переправы, содержащая по меньшей мере складной паром или складной понтон, каждый из которых имеет компактную модульную конструкцию, выполненную из плавучих модулей и оснащенную самовыравнивающимися соединительными элементами, стабилизирующими эти модули, отличающаяся тем, что складной паром (1) или складной понтон (2) в закрытом состоянии для транспортировки имеет форму полуприцепа или прицепа с автономным шасси (3), которое при этом представляет собой основной плавучий модуль складного парома (1) или складного понтона (2), соответственно. 2. Складной понтон для обеспечения возможности передвижения с использованием системы для переправы, имеющий компактную модульную конструкцию, выполненную из плавучих модулей и оснащенную самовыравнивающимися соединительными элементами, стабилизирующими эти модули, отличающийся тем, что в закрытом состоянии для транспортировки он образует прицеп или полуприцеп с автономным шасси (3), представляющим собой стандартную нижнюю частью прицепа или полуприцепа с дополнительными плавучими модулями, представляющими собой верхнюю часть прицепа или полуприцепа, при этом в раскрытом состоянии автономное шасси (3) прицепа или полуприцепа представляет ...

Multipurpose amphibious dredger

The present invention relates to a multipurpose amphibious dredger. The present invention is characterized in which a plurality of buoyancy cylinders are easily assembled to a structure disposed on all four sides of a dredger main body, and a dredging process of the dredger can be facilitated. In addition, the present invention is characterized in which a spud structure is newly improved to allow a trailer to get on and off for moving the dredger and smooth mowing. The present invention is characterized in which a buoyant barrel assembly to the dredger main body can be easily performed in one place by a service crane mounted on the dredger main body. In addition, the present invention is characterized in which a power transmission structure for movement in the water surface is newly improved by a structure of a separate hydraulic motor.

Light high-speed amphibious diving vehicle

本发明公布了一种轻型高速水陆两栖潜水车，它由车架、动力、驱动、浮力、电气和操控等六大系统模块组成，其中车架模块包括车架总成、悬架机构、武器挂架总成和外罩组件，动力模块包括驱动电机、导管推进器、动力电池组和液压站，驱动模块包括传动部件、差速器总成和车轮总成，浮力模块（包括船体外壳、驾乘员舱、浮力气囊、高压储气罐和氧气供应装置，电气模块包括移动电站、空压机站和设备箱，操控模块包括陆地行驶操控装置、水面运行操控装置、潜航操控装置、仪表集成装置和车轮提升操控装置。该类车辆采用了多项独创的先进技术，两栖机动与水下潜航性能卓越超群，能较好地满足军事与商业领域的多种实际需要。

Amphibious vehicle

FIELD: motor vehicle industry. SUBSTANCE: group of inventions relates to versions of amphibious motorcycle. Amphibious motorcycle vehicle comprises front wheel with front suspension system, rear wheel with rear suspension system, wheel retraction system made with possibility to move front and/or rear wheel between extended position for use amphibious motorcycle onshore and retracted position for use amphibious motorcycle on water. By first version, amphibious motorcycle also comprises body having central part with central nose at its front end, and two opposed and spaced side parts, each with side nose at its front end. Two side parts extend forward beyond central nose to preset distance to form front wheel arch. By second version, amphibious motorcycle also comprises body extending between nose and transom, wherein nose has central nose and two side nose parts. Central nose part is located behind side nose parts to form front wheel arch, wherein front wheel is located at least partially in front wheel arch when front wheel is in extended position. EFFECT: enabling vehicle sufficient floatation in water and possibility of inclination/turning on ground. 19 cl, 3 dwg РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 2 628 265 C2 (51) МПК B60F 3/00 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ИЗОБРЕТЕНИЯ К ПАТЕНТУ (21)(22) Заявка: 2012131224, 22.12.2010 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: 22.12.2010 (72) Автор(ы): ДЖИББС Алан Тимоти (GB), ЛОНГДИЛЛ Саймон Джеймс (NZ) 15.08.2017 Приоритет(ы): (30) Конвенционный приоритет: (56) Список документов, цитированных в отчете о поиске: GB 2254831 A, 21.10.1992. DE 22.12.2009 US 61/289,170 625713 C, 20.04.1937. WO 2008023191 A2, 28.02.2008. DE 19831324 A1, 20.01.2000. SU 70531 A1, 01.01.1948. (45) Опубликовано: 15.08.2017 Бюл. № 23 (85) Дата начала рассмотрения заявки PCT на национальной фазе: 23.07.2012 (86) Заявка PCT: GB 2010/002317 (22.12.2010) (87) Публикация заявки PCT: 2 6 2 8 2 6 5 (43) ...

Patent RU2018119994A3

РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 2018 119 994 A (51) МПК B62D 55/06 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ЗАЯВКА НА ИЗОБРЕТЕНИЕ (21)(22) Заявка: 2018119994, 11.11.2016 (71) Заявитель(и): ТРАЦК ОНЕ С.Р.Л. (IT) Приоритет(ы): (30) Конвенционный приоритет: 11.11.2015 IT 102015000071583 (85) Дата начала рассмотрения заявки PCT на национальной фазе: 13.06.2018 R U (43) Дата публикации заявки: 16.12.2019 Бюл. № 35 (72) Автор(ы): БАРАНИ Стефано (IT), ГЕЛМУЗЗИ Марцо (IT) (86) Заявка PCT: (87) Публикация заявки PCT: WO 2017/081650 (18.05.2017) A Адрес для переписки: 143026, Москва, ул. территория инновационного центра "Сколково", 4, ООО "ЦИС "Сколково" R U (57) Формула изобретения 1. Продольный элемент (10) для амфибийной ходовой части, внутренняя часть которого выполнена в виде одной или нескольких воздушных камер (2), обеспечивающих по меньшей мере собственную плавучесть, тогда как наружная часть представляет собой по меньшей мере одну станину скольжения (4); причем упомянутый продольный элемент (10) содержит: один или несколько гусеничных траков (6, 6'), образующих замкнутый контур вокруг станины скольжения (4) и содержащих цепи (8, 12), соприкасающиеся друг с другом и устанавливаемые с возможностью скользящего перемещения, при этом каждая цепь (8, 12) содержит последовательно соединенные звенья (14, 16); гидравлический привод, соединенный с продольным элементом (10) и выполненный с возможностью обеспечивать скольжение гусеничного трака (6, 6') или нескольких гусеничных траков по цепям (8, 12); причем последовательно соединенные звенья 14, 16 выкованы в виде единой детали. 2. Продольный элемент по п. 1, в котором кованые звенья (14, 16) являются толстостенными, причем толщина, например, может быть равной 4 мм или превышать это значение, что необходимо для обеспечения высокой степени сопротивления действию сил сжатия. 3. Продольный элемент по п. 1, в котором звенья (14, 16) удалены от станины Стр.: 1 A 2 0 1 8 1 1 9 9 9 4 (54) ПРОДОЛЬНЫЙ ...

AMPHIBIAN

1. Мотоцикл-амфибия, содержащий:переднее колесо с системой передней подвески;заднее колесо с системой задней подвески;по меньшей мере одну систему втягивания колеса, выполненную с возможностью перемещения переднего колеса и/или заднего колеса между развернутым положением для использования мотоцикла-амфибии на суше и втянутым положением для использования мотоцикла-амфибии на воде; икорпус, имеющий центральную часть с центральным носом на ее переднем конце, и две противоположно расположенные и разнесенные боковые части, каждая с боковым носом на ее переднем конце.2. Мотоцикл-амфибия по п.1, в котором две боковые части продолжаются вперед за центральный нос на заданное расстояние для образования ниши переднего колеса.3. Мотоцикл-амфибия по п.2, в котором переднее колесо расположено по меньшей мере частично в нише переднего колеса.4. Мотоцикл-амфибия по любому из пп.1-3, в котором две боковые части продолжаются вперед за ось вращения переднего колеса, когда переднее колесо находится в развернутом положении.5. Мотоцикл-амфибия по любому из пп.1-3, в котором две боковые части продолжаются вперед в положение, по меньшей мере по существу равное передней поверхности переднего колеса, когда переднее колесо находится в развернутом положении.6. Мотоцикл-амфибия по любому из пп.1-3, в котором две боковые части продолжаются вперед за переднюю поверхность переднего колеса, когда переднее колесо находится в развернутом положении.7. Мотоцикл-амфибия по любому из пп.1-3, в котором две боковые части продолжаются назад за центральную часть на заданное расстояние, образуя нишу заднего колеса.8. Мотоцикл-амфибия по п.7, в котором заднее кол РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (51) МПК B60F 3/00 (11) (13) 2012 131 224 A (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ЗАЯВКА НА ИЗОБРЕТЕНИЕ (21)(22) Заявка: 2012131224/11, 22.12.2010 (71) Заявитель(и): ДЖИББС ТЕКНОЛОДЖИЗ ЛИМИТЕД (GB) Приоритет(ы): (30) Конвенционный приоритет: 22.12.2009 US 61/289,170 (85) Дата начала ...

Assembly for armoring an amphibious vehicle against projectile penetrations

An assembly for armoring an amphibious vehicle against projectile penetrations, the amphibious vehicle having a hull, the assembly including a rigid spall generating sheet, the rigid spall generating sheet having a thickness and an outer surface; a buoyant sheet fixedly attached to and extending inwardly from the rigid spall generating sheet; and a multiplicity of fasteners interconnecting the rigid and buoyant sheets with the amphibious vehicle's hull, the buoyant sheet incorporating a low density, nonabsorbent hardened foam material; the buoyant sheet functioning for vehicle buoyancy enhancement and for defining a spall dispersal space overlying the hull and underlying the rigid spall generating sheet.

Amphibian

The present invention provides, with reference to Figure 1, an amphibian operable on land and in/on water. The amphibian comprises a planing hull, at least one retractable wheel, the at least one retractable wheel being retractable from a protracted land engaging position when the amphibian is operated on land to a retracted position when the amphibian is operated in/on water, at least one prime mover for providing power to drive, directly or indirectly, the amphibian on land and/or in/on water, and at least one steerable wheel which is, at least when the amphibian is operated on land, connected directly or indirectly to a steering control device operable by a driver to steer the amphibian. In addition the present invention provides that either i) the steering control device is moveable between at least two distinct laterally spaced positions across the width or beam of the amphibian; ii) the amphibian comprises side-by-side seating; iii) the amphibian comprises a roll over protection system; iv) the amphibian comprises an open cargo area cargo or truck-like bed; v) the amphibian comprises two seat belts and three seat belt buckles or buckle positions, or two seat belt buckles or buckle positions, and three seat belts; vi) the amphibian comprises a footwell area having no transmission tunnel; vii) the amphibian comprises a footwell and seating area configured so as not to impede or restrict driver and/or passenger entry via one side of the amphibian, egress from the other side of the amphibian, and through movement therebetween; viii) the amphibian comprises a positive buoyancy system and/or deployable righting system; or ix) the amphibian comprises an interlock or safety system which prevents operation/activation of at least one driver or automatically controlled parameter of the amphibian unless sensing/determining a first condition has been satisfied.

Amphibious vehicle for use in military application, has body structure having plane upper surface forming bridge, and lateral floating unit whose part is exposed to current and formed with section having minimal hydrodynamic resistance

The vehicle (1) has a central body structure (2) having a plane upper surface forming a bridge (4), and a lateral floating unit i.e. inflatable and deflatable float, (7) whose part is exposed to current and formed with a section having a minimal hydrodynamic resistance. The part of the inflatable and deflatable float is folded at interior of a lateral housing when the vehicle is in a terrestrial configuration. The inflatable and deflatable float is reinforced with Kevlar(RTM: para-aramid synthetic fiber).

Device for making land vehicles amphibious

AMPHIBIOUS VEHICLE

Amphibious vehicle having an inflatable pontoon

An amphibious vehicle having inflatable pontoons disposed in recesses formed in the vehicle body. The inflatable pontoons retract into the recesses when deflated to reduce the overall width of the vehicle to below the maximum allowable width for a road vehicle. The inflatable pontoons extend when inflated to beyond the maximum allowable width for road vehicles, thereby improving the stability of the vehicle when it is operated in water. The inside surfaces of the recesses provide support for transferring the uplift force generated by the pontoons to the vehicle body when in water. An elastic member may be used to retract the deflated pontoons into the recess. Decorative doors covering the recesses are forced open by the inflating pontoons to a position above the water line.

Amphibious vehicle

Amphibious vehicles with large hollow plastic wheels - to support the body clear of water for reduced drag

DISPOSITIF PERMETTANT D'AUGMENTER LA SECURITE A BORD DES EMBARCATIONS, DE DIMINUER LES RISQUES DE NAUFRAGE DUS A L'ECHOUAGE SUR LES BANCS DE SABLE, DE FACILITER LA MANIPULATION DES EMBARCATIONS SUR LES BERGES, D'AFFAIBLIR LA PUISSANCE DE PROPULSION EN DIMINUANT LES RESISTANCES DE FROTTEMENT DUES AUX SURFACES DE CARENE IMMERGEES. IL COMPREND DES CARENES MOBILES CONSTITUEES PAR DES ROUES FLOTTANTES 1, TOURNANT LIBREMENT AUTOUR DE LEUR AXE 2, (OU COMMANDEES PAR UN MOTEUR) ET DONT LEUR IMMERSION NE DEPASSE PAS 14 A 13 DE LEUR DIAMETRE. LA ROTATION DE CES ROUES LIBRES SE PRODUIT AUTOMATIQUEMENT QUAND LE BATEAU AVANCE; DIMINUANT AINSI LA RESISTANCE DE FROTTEMENT. LE VOLUME TOTAL IMMERGE DE CES ROUES PERMET DE SOULEVER HORS DE L'EAU UNE EMBARCATION ET SES OCCUPANTS. L'INVENTION PERMET DE DIMINUER LA PUISSANCE NECESSAIRE A L'AVANCEMENT D'UN BATEAU ET OFFRE LA POSSIBILITE DE NAVIGUER EN EAUX PEU PROFONDES, OU DE ROULER MEME SUR LE SOL; FACILITANT AINSI LA MANIPULATION DES EMBARCATIONS SUR LES BERGES. ENTRAINEES MECANIQUEMENT, CES ROUES PERMETTENT LE DEPLACEMENT AUTONOME DES EMBARCATIONS SUR LES BERGES ET SUR L'EAU.

Patent FR2271117B1

Inflatable buoyancy bags for amphibious vehicle - are mounted under hinged flaps on sides of vehicle and raised by rams

The sides of the amphibious vehicle are fitted with hinged flaps, whose hinges are on the upper horizontal edges. The flaps are fitted with elastic hinges and are raised and lowered by pneumatic/hydraulic rams. They enclose folded buoyancy bags (5) and to increase the buoyancy of the vehicle, the flaps are swung into a horizontal position and the bags inflated. To fold the bags, the flaps are simply compressed with the rams. The system operates fully automatically and protects the bags in the folded position.

Patent FR2138583A1