公开(公告)号：US07770483B2

公开(公告)日：2010-08-10

申请号：US11480142

申请日：2006-06-30

Applicant: Alan Timothy Gibbs

Inventor： Alan Timothy Gibbs

IPC: B60F3/00

CPC classification number: B60F3/0007 ,  Y10T74/19284

Abstract: A power train for an amphibious vehicle includes an engine and transaxle arranged North-South, driving front, rear, or all four road wheels. A power take off with optional decoupler and constant velocity joint drives marine drive means. The power take off may be taken from the input shaft of the transmission, and may use a synchronizer. The transaxle includes a differential. The rear wheels may be set back from the differential outputs, with intermediate drive by chains or belts. A sandwich type power take off may also be used. In the four wheel drive embodiment, a power take off is required from the rear differential. Decouplers may be provided in at least one wheel drive shaft on each driven axles.

Abstract translation: 用于水陆两用车辆的动力传动系包括发动机和驱动桥，其布置在南北部，驾驶前，后或所有四个车轮。 用可选的分离器和等速万向联动驱动船用驱动装置，动力起飞。 动力输出可以从变速器的输入轴取出，并且可以使用同步器。 变速驱动桥包括差速器。 后轮可以从差速器输出回放，中间驱动通过链条或皮带。 也可以使用夹心式动力起飞。 在四轮驱动实施例中，从后差速器需要动力取出。 可以在每个驱动轴上的至少一个轮驱动轴上设置脱耦器。

公开(公告)号：US07758392B2

公开(公告)日：2010-07-20

申请号：US11959183

申请日：2007-12-18

Applicant: Alan Timothy Gibbs ,  Neil Graham Jenkins

Inventor： Alan Timothy Gibbs ,  Neil Graham Jenkins

IPC: B60F3/00

CPC classification number: B62K9/00 ,  B60F3/0069 ,  B60F2301/04 ,  B60Y2200/124 ,  B62K13/00

Abstract: A planing amphibious vehicle with retractable wheels and a sit-astride seat having dimensions that impart enhanced capability in both land as well as water modes of operation. The beam, track, dead rise angle and the location of the handlebars cooperate to enhance freeboard and ground clearance without sacrificing manoeuvrability. The length is at least 1800 mm; the beam is at least 800 mm; the deadrise angle at least 3°; and the center of rotation of steering control is located near the halfway distance from transom to bow.

Abstract translation: 一种具有伸缩轮和一个坐式座椅的刨床水陆两用车辆，其尺寸赋予了陆地以及水的操作模式增强的能力。 梁，轨道，死角和车把的位置配合，以增强干舷和离地间隙，而不会牺牲机动性。 长度至少为1800毫米; 梁至少为800毫米; 死角高至少3°; 转向控制中心的旋转中心位于从横梁到弓的中途距离。

公开(公告)号：US07214112B2

公开(公告)日：2007-05-08

申请号：US11134953

申请日：2005-05-23

Applicant: Alan Timothy Gibbs

Inventor： Alan Timothy Gibbs

IPC: B60F3/00

CPC classification number: B60F3/0007 ,  B60K17/28

Abstract: An amphibious vehicle has a power train including an engine having an oil sump connected to a lower portion of the engine an in-line transmission and a power take off. The power take off is located between the engine and the transmission thereby separating the engine and the transmission, is driven by the engine crankshaft and drives the transmission; and is adapted to transfer drive to a marine propulsion unit located at the rear of the amphibious vehicle by means of a drive shaft which runs below or through the oil sump of the engine or alongside the engine. The output from the transmission is adapted by a transfer drive to drive a differential located at the rear of the amphibious vehicle; and optionally also to drive a front differential, to provide all-wheel-drive The vehicle may have a vee-type hull or a cathedral type hull; and may comprise retractable suspension, with angled retraction.

Abstract translation: 水陆两用车具有动力传动系，该动力传动系包括发动机，该发动机具有连接到发动机的下部的油底壳并进行在线传动和动力输出。 动力取出位于发动机和变速器之间，从而分离发动机和变速器，由发动机曲轴驱动并驱动变速器; 并且适于通过在发动机的下方或通过发动机的油底壳或发动机旁边的驱动轴将驱动传递到位于水陆两用车辆后部的船用推进单元。 传动装置的输出通过传动驱动装置来驱动位于水陆两用车辆后部的差速器; 并且还可选地驱动前差速器，以提供全轮驱动车辆可以具有vee型船体或大教堂型船体; 并且可以包括具有倾斜缩回的可伸缩悬架。

公开(公告)号：US07207851B1

公开(公告)日：2007-04-24

申请号：US11256206

申请日：2005-10-21

Applicant: Alan Timothy Gibbs ,  Neil Graham Jenkins

Inventor： Alan Timothy Gibbs ,  Neil Graham Jenkins

IPC: B60F3/00

CPC classification number: B60F3/0007 ,  B60F3/0069 ,  B60F2301/04

Abstract: Amphibious vehicle needs less power on land than on water. A control system is provided to limit power and/or speed on land, using: restriction of flow of fuel, air, or exhaust gases; heated intake air; exhaust gas recirculation; declutching of a supercharger; bypassing of a turbocharger; a variable throttle stop, dual throttles, or a switchable throttle damper; cylinder or intake valve deactivation; a dual length intake manifold; dual mode ignition or engine mapping; dual fuel—gasoline on water, compressed natural gas on road; variable compression ratios or valve timing; a clutch designed to slip; automatic brake application; or aerodynamic brakes. The suspension may tilt the vehicle to increase aerodynamic resistance. The road transmission may be geared to limit maximum speed. High rolling resistance tires or twin engines may be used. A sensor on retractable suspension may indicate whether the vehicle is on land or on water.

Abstract translation: 水陆两用车需要较少的水力供应。 提供一种控制系统来限制陆地上的功率和/或速度，使用：限制燃料，空气或废气的流动; 加热进气 排气再循环; 提升增压器; 绕过涡轮增压器; 可变节流阀，双节流阀或可切换的节流阻尼器; 气缸或进气阀停用; 双重长度进气歧管; 双模点火或发动机测绘; 水上双燃料汽油，道路上压缩天然气; 可变压缩比或气门正时; 一个设计成滑动的离合器; 自动制动应用; 或气动制动器。 悬架可以使车辆倾斜以增加空气阻力。 道路变速箱可以限制最大速度。 可以使用高滚动阻力轮胎或双引擎。 可伸缩悬架上的传感器可能指示车辆是在陆上还是水上。

公开(公告)号：US07089822B2

公开(公告)日：2006-08-15

申请号：US10363012

申请日：2001-08-23

Applicant: Alan Timothy Gibbs ,  Terence James Roycroft

Inventor： Alan Timothy Gibbs ,  Terence James Roycroft

IPC: B60F3/00

CPC classification number: B60F3/0007 ,  Y10T74/19284

Abstract: A power train for an amphibious vehicle includes an engine and transaxle arranged North-South, driving front, rear, or all four road wheels. A power take off with optional decoupler and constant velocity joint drives marine drive. The power take off may be taken from the input shaft of the transmission, and may use a synchronizer. The transaxle includes a differential. The rear wheels may be set back from the differential outputs, with intermediate drives by chains or belts. A sandwich type power take off may also be used. In the four wheel drive embodiment, a power take off is required from the rear differential. Decouplers may be provided in at least one wheel drive shaft on each driven axle.

Abstract translation: 用于水陆两用车辆的动力传动系包括发动机和驱动桥，其布置在南北部，驾驶前，后或所有四个车轮。 带有可选择的分离器和恒速接头驱动船用驱动器的动力起飞。 动力输出可以从变速器的输入轴取出，并且可以使用同步器。 变速驱动桥包括差速器。 后轮可以从差速器输出回放，带有中间驱动器的链条或皮带。 也可以使用夹心式动力起飞。 在四轮驱动实施例中，从后差速器需要动力取出。 可以在每个从动轴上的至少一个轮驱动轴上设置脱耦器。

公开(公告)号：US06951492B2

公开(公告)日：2005-10-04

申请号：US10469257

申请日：2002-02-28

Applicant: Alan Timothy Gibbs

Inventor： Alan Timothy Gibbs

IPC: B60F3/00 ,  F01P1/06 ,  F01P3/18 ,  F01P5/02 ,  B63H21/10

CPC classification number: F01P3/18 ,  B60F3/0053 ,  F01P1/06 ,  F01P2005/025 ,  F01P2060/04 ,  F01P2060/16

Abstract: Engine (101) of an amphibious vehicle (100) is located in engine compartment (102). The engine is cooled by radiator(s) (103), mounted in cooling compartment (104), which is separate to compartment (102), and may be sealed off therefrom. Ram air effect or fans (105) (driven electrically, hydraulically, or mechanically) may be used to draw cooling air into compartment (104) through radiator (103), and out past exhaust silencer(s) (107) through opening (106). Coolant hoses (109) and exhaust pipes (111) may pass through apertures (108) and (110), sealed by rubber, or metal and rubber composite seals (112) and (113). Catalytic converters may be mounted in compartment (102) or compartment (104). Similarly, coolers for engine oil; transmission oil; oil for a marine propulsion power take off; and an intake air intercooler, may be mounted in either compartment. A further cooling system may be provided for compartment (102), with further cooling air ducts and fans.

Abstract translation: 水陆两用车辆（100）的发动机（101）位于发动机室（102）中。 发动机由散热器（103）冷却，安装在与隔室（102）分离的冷却室（104）中，并且可以从其间密封。 Ram空气效应或风扇（105）（电动，液压或机械驱动）可用于通过散热器（103）将冷却空气吸入室（104），并通过开口（106）排出废气消声器（107） ）。 冷却液软管（109）和排气管（111）可以穿过由橡胶或金属和橡胶复合密封件（112）和（113）密封的孔（108）和（110）。 催化转化器可以安装在隔室（102）或隔室（104）中。 类似地，发动机油的冷却器; 变速箱油; 用于海洋推进动力的油起飞; 和进气空气中间冷却器可以安装在任一隔室中。 可以为隔室（102）提供另外的冷却系统，还有另外的冷却风道和风扇。

公开(公告)号：US06773315B2

公开(公告)日：2004-08-10

申请号：US10343601

申请日：2003-04-15

Applicant: Terence James Roycroft ,  Alan Timothy Gibbs

Inventor： Terence James Roycroft ,  Alan Timothy Gibbs

IPC: B60F300

CPC classification number: B60F3/0007 ,  B60K17/28

Abstract: An amphibious vehicle power train has an engine with crankshaft and solid or fluid flywheel; a transmission arranged in line with the crankshaft, with an input shaft driven from the flywheel; and a power take off for driving shafts and marine propulsion means. The power take off has a driving sprocket attached to the crankshaft, a chain or belt, and a driven sprocket. Bevel gears are provided to convert transverse engine crankshaft rotation to longitudinal marine drive.

Abstract translation: 水陆两用车辆动力传动系具有带曲轴和固体或流体飞轮的发动机; 与所述曲轴配合的传动装置，具有从所述飞轮驱动的输入轴; 以及用于驱动轴和船舶推进装置的动力。 动力输出具有附接到曲轴，链条或带和从动链轮的驱动链轮。 锥齿轮用于将横向发动机曲轴旋转转换成纵向船用驱动。

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。