公开(公告)号：US20150087194A1

公开(公告)日：2015-03-26

申请号：US14126011

申请日：2012-06-13

Applicant: Alan Timothy Gibbs ,  Eric John Carlson

Inventor： Alan Timothy Gibbs ,  Eric John Carlson

IPC: B60F3/00

CPC classification number: B60F3/0015 ,  B60F3/003 ,  B60F3/0038 ,  B60F2301/04 ,  B63H1/14 ,  B63H11/00

Abstract: An amphibian operable in land and marine modes includes a hull, having a discontinuity, and a retractable wheel or track drive assembly at least partially located in the discontinuity. A wheel or track drive of the at least one retractable wheel or track drive assembly is retracted above a lowest point of the hull when operating in marine mode, and the wheel or track drive is protracted below the lowest point when operating in land mode. The hull is a planing V hull having a forward bow section defining a frontal bow surface/area across a beam of the hull. The discontinuity is provided in the forward bow section, and the wheel or track drive of the retractable wheel or track drive assembly is located ahead of and in front of at least a portion of the frontal bow area when protracted.

Abstract translation: 在陆地和海洋模式中可操作的两栖动物包括具有不连续性的船体，以及至少部分地位于不连续处的可伸缩轮或履带驱动组件。 当在船舶模式下操作时，所述至少一个可缩回轮或履带驱动组件的轮或履带驱动器在船体的最低点上方缩回，并且当在陆地模式下操作时，所述车轮或履带驱动器延伸到最低点以下。 船体是一个刨花V船体，具有一个前弓形部分，定义了横跨船身的前弓面/区域。 在前弓形部分提供不连续性，并且当伸展时，可伸缩轮或轨道驱​​动组件的轮或轨道驱​​动器位于前弓形区域的至少一部分的前方和前方。

公开(公告)号：US20140127956A1

公开(公告)日：2014-05-08

申请号：US14126014

申请日：2012-06-13

Applicant: Alan Timothy Gibbs ,  Nigel Stuart Ikin

Inventor： Alan Timothy Gibbs ,  Nigel Stuart Ikin

IPC: B60F3/00

CPC classification number: B60F3/0007 ,  B60F3/0015 ,  B60F2301/04 ,  B60G17/0272 ,  B60G2300/28

Abstract: A retractable land propulsion assembly for an amphibian including a retraction linkage movable between a protracted position and a retracted position, an actuator for moving the retraction linkage between the protracted position and retracted position, and at least one wheel and/or track drive. When the retraction linkage is protracted then the retraction linkage supports and/or holds the at least one wheel and/or track drive in a ground engaging position for use on land. The retraction linkage comprises at least one component or part or portion thereof that passes through an overcentre position on protraction to prevent forces received in use via the at least one wheel and/or track drive from acting to retract the retraction linkage.

Abstract translation: 一种用于两栖动物的可伸缩陆面推进组件，包括在延伸位置和缩回位置之间可移动的缩回联动装置，用于在延伸位置和缩回位置之间移动缩回连杆的致动器，以及至少一个轮和/或轨道驱动器。 当缩回联动装置延伸时，缩回联动装置将至少一个轮和/或履带驱动装置支撑和/或保持在用于陆地的地面接合位置。 缩回联动装置包括至少一个部件或其部分，其在突出部分上穿过中心位置，以防止经由至少一个轮和/或履带驱动装置接收到的力被作用以缩回该缩回连杆。

公开(公告)号：US20130130575A1

公开(公告)日：2013-05-23

申请号：US13518718

申请日：2010-12-22

Applicant: Alan Timothy Gibbs ,  Simon James Longdill

Inventor： Alan Timothy Gibbs ,  Simon James Longdill

IPC: B60F3/00

CPC classification number: B60F3/0084 ,  B60F2301/00 ,  B60F2301/02

Abstract: An amphibious motorcycle with a hull that provides desirable buoyancy for the vehicle to float while in the water and yet allows the vehicle to lean/turn during use on land is provided. The amphibious motorcycle has a front wheel with a front suspension system and a rear wheel with a rear suspension system. Also included can be at least one wheel retraction system that is operable to move the front wheel and/or the rear wheel between a deployed position for use of the amphibious motorcycle on land and a retracted position for use of the amphibious motorcycle on or in the water. The amphibious motorcycle also has a hull that can have a center portion with a center bow and two oppositely disposed and spaced apart side portions each with a side bow.

Abstract translation: 提供具有船体的水陆两用摩托车，其在水中为车辆浮动提供理想的浮力，并且允许车辆在陆地使用期间倾斜/转动。 两栖摩托车具有前轮，前悬挂系统和后悬挂系统。 还包括至少一个轮回缩系统，其可操作以使前轮和/或后轮在用于陆上两栖摩托车的展开位置和用于在陆上的两栖摩托车的缩回位置之间移动 水。 水陆两用摩托车还具有可以具有中心部分的中心部分和两个相对设置并且间隔开的侧部分别具有侧弓的船体。

公开(公告)号：US08025540B2

公开(公告)日：2011-09-27

申请号：US11895604

申请日：2007-08-24

Applicant: Alan Timothy Gibbs

Inventor： Alan Timothy Gibbs

IPC: B60F3/00

CPC classification number: B60F3/0007 ,  B60F3/003 ,  B60F3/0046 ,  B60F3/0069 ,  B60F2301/04 ,  B60G3/20 ,  B60G2200/144 ,  B60G2204/421 ,  B60G2300/28 ,  B60G2300/45 ,  B63H11/02

Abstract: An amphibian with a planing hull having three wheel stations, two at the front of the vehicle and one centrally located at the rear of the vehicle. The amphibian is propelled on land by at least one wheel and in water by at least one impeller or propeller.

Abstract translation: 具有三轮车站的刨床的两栖动物，车辆前部两个，车辆后方一个居中。 两栖动物在陆地上由至少一个轮子和至少一个叶轮或螺旋桨在水中推进。

公开(公告)号：US07416457B2

公开(公告)日：2008-08-26

申请号：US10333620

申请日：2001-07-19

Applicant: Alan Timothy Gibbs

Inventor： Alan Timothy Gibbs

IPC: B60F3/00

CPC classification number: B60F3/0007 ,  B60F2301/04

Abstract: An amphibious vehicle (32) having a transverse mid- or rear-mounted engine (12) arranged to drive rear road wheels (30) and/or through an axial transmission (37), a marine propulsion unit (38), in which the engine (12) is so mounted in relation to the transmission (37) to the marine propulsion unit (38) that the bottom (8) of the engine is below the axis (37) of the transmission. This ensures an advantageous metacentric height which is preferably between 370 and 180 mm.

Abstract translation: 具有布置成驱动后轮（30）和/或通过轴向传动装置（37）的横向中后置发动机（12）的水陆两用车辆（32），船用推进单元（38），其中 发动机（12）相对于船舶推进单元（38）相对于变速器（37）被安装成使得发动机的底部（8）低于变速器的轴线（37）。 这确保了有利的中心高度，其优选地在370和180mm之间。

公开(公告)号：US20240270037A1

公开(公告)日：2024-08-15

申请号：US18471760

申请日：2023-09-21

Applicant: Alan Timothy Gibbs

Inventor： Alan Timothy Gibbs

IPC: B60F3/00 ,  B60G3/14 ,  B60G3/18

CPC classification number: B60F3/003 ,  B60G3/14 ,  B60G3/18 ,  B60F2301/04 ,  B60G2204/127 ,  B60G2204/47 ,  B60G2300/28

Abstract: A retractable wheel and/or track drive assembly for an amphibian comprising an actuator, a retraction linkage assembly movable between a protracted position and a retracted position, a suspension assembly at least partially connected to the retraction linkage assembly and movable between a protracted position and a retracted position, and at least one wheel and/or track drive, wherein when the retraction linkage assembly and the suspension assembly are protracted then the retraction linkage and/or suspension assembly supports and/or holds at least one wheel and/or track drive in a ground engaging position for use on land.

公开(公告)号：US20210023898A1

公开(公告)日：2021-01-28

申请号：US16949011

申请日：2020-10-09

Applicant: Alan Timothy Gibbs

Inventor： Alan Timothy Gibbs

IPC: B60F3/00 ,  B60K17/08 ,  B60K17/344

Abstract: The present invention provides a power train for an amphibian operable in land and marine modes. The power train including a prime mover, a first land propulsion device, a first marine propulsion device, and a speed change transmission, wherein the prime mover is arranged to drive the first land propulsion device via the speed change transmission in land mode, and at least a portion of the prime mover is located between the speed change transmission and a rearward most part of the amphibian, with the speed change transmission located spaced ahead of the prime mover by a selected distance using one or more drive shaft(s).

公开(公告)号：US09555678B2

公开(公告)日：2017-01-31

申请号：US12914736

申请日：2010-10-28

Applicant: Alan Timothy Gibbs

Inventor： Alan Timothy Gibbs

IPC: B60F3/00 ,  B60G3/20 ,  B63H11/02

CPC classification number: B60F3/0007 ,  B60F3/003 ,  B60F3/0046 ,  B60F3/0069 ,  B60F2301/04 ,  B60G3/20 ,  B60G2200/144 ,  B60G2204/421 ,  B60G2300/28 ,  B60G2300/45 ,  B63H11/02

Abstract: The present invention provides, with reference to FIG. 1, an amphibian for use in land and marine modes comprising: a planing hull; three wheel stations, two of the three wheel stations being front wheel stations provided one on each side of and in the front half of the amphibian, and the third wheel station being a rear wheel station provided in a central region in the rear half of the amphibian; at least one wheel provided at each wheel station, each wheel being movable between a protracted land mode position and a retracted marine mode position; land propulsion means to propel the amphibian on land in the land mode, the land propulsion means comprising at least one of the wheels; and marine propulsion means to propel the amphibian on water in the marine mode, the marine propulsion means comprising at least two impellers or propellers provided one on each side of the rear wheel station.

Abstract translation: 具有三轮车站的刨床的两栖动物，车辆前部两个，车辆后方一个居中。 两栖动物在陆地上由至少一个轮子和至少一个叶轮或螺旋桨在水中推进。

公开(公告)号：US09511640B2

公开(公告)日：2016-12-06

申请号：US14130210

申请日：2012-07-02

Applicant: Alan Timothy Gibbs ,  Simon James Longdill ,  Stephen James Bailey

Inventor： Alan Timothy Gibbs ,  Simon James Longdill ,  Stephen James Bailey

IPC: B60F3/00 ,  B63H5/07 ,  B63H11/02 ,  B63B1/04

CPC classification number: B60F3/0084 ,  B60F3/0007 ,  B60F3/0038 ,  B60F2301/00 ,  B63B1/042 ,  B63H5/07 ,  B63H11/02

Abstract: The present invention provides, with reference to FIG. 2, an amphibian operable in land and marine modes, the amphibian comprising a hull, at least one discontinuity (wheel bay) provided in the hull, and at least one retractable wheel or track assembly at least partially located in the at least one discontinuity (wheel bay). The hull is a planning hull, and the at least one discontinuity (wheel bay) is provided in the front half of the hull of the amphibian. The amphibian further comprises at least one conduit which opens, or is provided with an entry which opens, into or at the at least one discontinuity (wheel bay) and is configured for channeling, in use, fluid away from the at least one discontinuity (wheel bay).

Abstract translation: 本发明参照图1提供了本发明。 2，在陆地和海洋模式中可操作的两栖动物，两栖动物包括船体，设置在船体中的至少一个不连续部分（轮舱）和至少一个可缩回的轮或轨道组件，至少部分地位于至少一个不连续部分 轮舱）。 船体是一个规划船体，至少一个不连续（轮舱）设在两栖动物船体的前半部分。 水陆两用进一步包括至少一个导管，其打开或设置有开口的入口，其进入或在至少一个不连续处（轮间隔）处，并且被配置为在使用中将流体从所述至少一个不连续部分 轮舱）。

公开(公告)号：US09415649B2

公开(公告)日：2016-08-16

申请号：US14126011

申请日：2012-06-13

Applicant: Alan Timothy Gibbs ,  Eric John Carlson

Inventor： Alan Timothy Gibbs ,  Eric John Carlson

IPC: B60F3/00

CPC classification number: B60F3/0015 ,  B60F3/003 ,  B60F3/0038 ,  B60F2301/04 ,  B63H1/14 ,  B63H11/00

Abstract: An amphibian operable in land and marine modes includes a hull, having a discontinuity, and a retractable wheel or track drive assembly at least partially located in the discontinuity. A wheel or track drive of the at least one retractable wheel or track drive assembly is retracted above a lowest point of the hull when operating in marine mode, and the wheel or track drive is protracted below the lowest point when operating in land mode. The hull is a planing V hull having a forward bow section defining a frontal bow surface/area across a beam of the hull. The discontinuity is provided in the forward bow section, and the wheel or track drive of the retractable wheel or track drive assembly is located ahead of and in front of at least a portion of the frontal bow area when protracted.

Abstract translation: 在陆地和海洋模式中可操作的两栖动物包括具有不连续性的船体，以及至少部分地位于不连续处的可伸缩轮或履带驱动组件。 当在船舶模式下操作时，所述至少一个可缩回轮或履带驱动组件的轮或履带驱动器在船体的最低点上方缩回，并且当在陆地模式下操作时，所述车轮或履带驱动器延伸到最低点以下。 船体是一个刨花V船体，具有一个前弓形部分，定义了横跨船身的前弓面/区域。 在前弓形部分提供不连续性，并且当伸展时，可伸缩轮或轨道驱​​动组件的轮或轨道驱​​动器位于前弓形区域的至少一部分的前方和前方。