公开(公告)号：US07234982B2

公开(公告)日：2007-06-26

申请号：US11256205

申请日：2005-10-21

Applicant: Simon James Longdill ,  Hans Weekers ,  Stephen John Briggs

Inventor： Simon James Longdill ,  Hans Weekers ,  Stephen John Briggs

IPC: B60F3/00

CPC classification number: B60G3/20 ,  B60F3/0007 ,  B60F2301/04 ,  B60G2200/144 ,  B60G2204/421 ,  B60G2204/47 ,  B60G2300/28

Abstract: A retractable suspension for an amphibious vehicle, the configuration of which allows the size of an opening in the hull necessary for accommodating the protraction of each wheel to be kept to a minimum. The suspension is configured such that the only component that comes to extend beyond the hull upon protraction is a generally tube shaped lower link that is pivotally attached to the hull at it is inboard end, that pivotally supports a hub carrier at its outboard end and that may simultaneously accommodate a drive shaft therein. The weight of the vehicle is supported by a spring arrangement bearing on the inboard end of the lower link.

Abstract translation: 一种用于水陆两用车辆的可伸缩悬架，其构造允许将每个车轮的伸出所需的船体开口尺寸保持在最小限度。 悬架被构造成使得在伸出时延伸超出船体的唯一部件是通常为管状的下连杆，其在其内侧枢转地附接到船体，在其外侧端枢轴地支撑轮毂架，并且在其外侧端枢转地支撑轮毂架 可以同时容纳驱动轴。 车辆的重量由在下连杆的内侧端部的弹簧装置支撑。

公开(公告)号：US20060234567A1

公开(公告)日：2006-10-19

申请号：US11256209

申请日：2005-10-21

Applicant: Simon Longdill ,  Hans Weekers ,  Stephen Briggs

Inventor： Simon Longdill ,  Hans Weekers ,  Stephen Briggs

IPC: B60F3/00

CPC classification number: B60G3/24 ,  B60F2301/04 ,  B60G2200/144 ,  B60G2200/422 ,  B60G2204/143 ,  B60G2204/421 ,  B60G2204/47 ,  B60G2300/28

Abstract: A mechanism is provided by which the wheels of an amphibious vehicle are simultaneously retracted or protracted for switching between a land mode and a marine mode of operation. Each of a transversely spaced pair of wheels is supported by a horizontally arranged spring and damper combination acting on at least one suspension link. Each spring and damper combination is in turn supported by a movable anchor point, the position of which determines the extent of protraction or retraction of the associated wheel. The anchor points for the two wheels may be located at opposite ends of a rotatable rocker member, the rotational orientation of which is determined by an actuator taking the form of for example a hydraulic ram or electric motor.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种机构，通过该机构，水陆两用车辆的车轮同时缩回或延长以在陆地模式和船舶操作模式之间切换。 横向间隔开的一对轮子中的每一个由水平布置的弹簧和阻尼器组合件支撑在至少一个悬挂连杆上。 每个弹簧和阻尼器组合又由可移动的锚固点支撑，该位置确定相关联的车轮的伸出或缩回的程度。 两个车轮的锚定点可以位于可旋转的摇臂构件的相对端部，其旋转取向由例如液压油缸或电动机形式的致动器确定。