Amphibious submersible vehicle
US8662944B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 23, 2012 |
| Grant date | Mar 4, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 23, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB63G8/36
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A vehicle is provided that is amphibious to include submersible operations. The vehicle has wings configured to generate a sufficient dive force to oppose buoyancy of the vehicle, when desired, which are disposed on opposing sides of a central hull. The vehicle is configured to enable easy transition from land operations to water operations, to include water surface travel as well as submerged travel.
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