Amphibious vehicle

US6672916B1 · kind B1 · utility

Assignee

• VOLKSWAGEN AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT · DE

Inventors

• Hans-Martin Lent-Phillips · Gifhorn, DE
• Ulrich Hackenberg · Wettstetten, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: Apr 22, 2002
• Grant date: Jan 6, 2004
• Expiry date: Apr 22, 2022

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B60F3/0069
• WIPO field: Transport
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

An amphibious vehicle having an open seating arrangement includes one driving engine for reciprocally or simultaneously powering an all-wheel-drive travel drive and a swim drive, constructed as jet drive, with the aid of at least two clutches which are independent of one another, the driving engine being arranged essentially in the center between the axles of the travel drive below the seating arrangement.