Amphibious vehicle
US5868093A · kind A · utility
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 11, 1997 |
| Grant date | Feb 9, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 11, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60F3/0038
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An improved amphibious vehicle comprising a confined housing of a vehicle is provided. The confined housing is provided with a central connecting chamber under a cabinet adjacent to the central portion. An engine room and a floating cell are respectively provided in the front and rear, positions of the central connecting chamber. A thrust propeller is disposed under the tail portion of the floating cell. Characterized in that except the central connecting chamber, the engine room, and the floating cell which are indispensable components to the confined housing of the improved vehicle, the confined housing is further provided with a plurality of hollow cells among the confined housing other than those operating space required for maintenance conducted by the technician. Each of the hollow cells is filled with an imperious foam material to increase the floating capability such that the improved amphibious vehicle can readily float on the water. Wherein in order to balance the load distribution of the vehicle and to avoid a cooling fan is contacted with water, the radiator together with the cooling fan which is originally disposed within the engine room is disposed atop of the tail po…
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