Amphibious vehicle
US7011557B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 1, 2002 |
| Grant date | Mar 14, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 15, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60K17/346
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Amphibious vehicle comprises longitudinally mounted prime mover, transmission, and offset final drive; with drive outputs; and a power take off. Outputs drive front and rear differentials, via optional decouplers. Power take off powers drive tube, independently from co-axial rear propshaft. Tube powers sprockets via belt or chain; gears could be used here. Optional marine decoupler drives shaft, and thus water jet pump. A power train with front wheel drive only; a dead rear axle is provided. A power train with rear wheel drive only; a dead front axle is provided. Prime mover may be offset parallel to centre line; and may be an engine or an electric motor, possibly powered by a fuel cell. The power take off may be in the form of a drive spline.
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