Amphibious vehicle transmission
US7410396B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 21, 2005 |
| Grant date | Aug 12, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 21, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60F2301/04
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An amphibious vehicle has retractable road wheels to allow planing over water. Power to the road wheels is disconnected automatically as the wheels are retracted. This may be achieved through a cable attached to a suspension rocker arm to disconnect a dog clutch attached to the input shaft of a differential as the wheels are retracted; and vice versa. The system may be fitted to a steered axle or to any suitable retractable suspension system.
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