Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Amphibious vehicle
- Patent Title (中): 两栖车
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Application No.: US10451568Application Date: 2002-02-01
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Publication No.: US07011557B2Publication Date: 2006-03-14
- Inventor: Alan Timothy Gibbs
- Applicant: Alan Timothy Gibbs
- Applicant Address: GB
- Assignee: Gibbs Technologies Limited
- Current Assignee: Gibbs Technologies Limited
- Current Assignee Address: GB
- Agency: Young & Basile, P.C.
- Priority: GB0102521 20010201
- International Application: PCT/GB02/00444 WO 20020201
- International Announcement: WO02/060707 WO 20020808
- Main IPC: B63H23/24
- IPC: B63H23/24

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.
Public/Granted literature
- US20040242090A1 Amphibious vehicle Public/Granted day:2004-12-02
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