公开(公告)号：US20060189224A1

公开(公告)日：2006-08-24

申请号：US11255775

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: B60F3/0038 ,  B60F2301/04

Abstract: Amphibious vehicle having road wheels which are retractable to allow planing. Each wheel suspension is protractable through a gap in the planing surface of the hull. To reduce hydrodynamics drag and improve marine handling, covers are provided which cover such gaps when the wheels are retracted. These covers may be hinged parallel to a longitudinal, or to a transverse, axis of the vehicle or may be otherwise connected to the hull.

Abstract translation: 水陆两用车辆具有能够进行刨削的可收缩的车轮。 每个车轮悬架通过船体的刨面中的间隙是可以延展的。 为了减少流体动力学拖动并改善海洋处理，提供了当轮缩回时覆盖这种间隙的盖。 这些盖可以平行于车辆的纵向或横向轴线铰接，或者可以以其他方式连接到船体。

公开(公告)号：US07316594B2

公开(公告)日：2008-01-08

申请号：US11256209

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: B60G3/24 ,  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。

公开(公告)号：US20070119157A1

公开(公告)日：2007-05-31

申请号：US11288871

申请日：2005-11-28

Applicant: Simon Longdill ,  Hans Weekers ,  Stephen Briggs

Inventor： Simon Longdill ,  Hans Weekers ,  Stephen Briggs

IPC: F01N5/02 ,  F01N3/02

CPC classification number: F01N3/046 ,  B60F3/0053 ,  F01N3/28 ,  F01N3/2882 ,  F01N13/009 ,  F01P3/18 ,  F01P9/04 ,  F01P2050/06 ,  F01P2060/16 ,  Y02A50/2322 ,  Y02T10/20

Abstract: An exhaust cooling system of an amphibious vehicle operable in land and marine modes comprises an exhaust system to be cooled, at least one air-liquid heat exchanger, and coolant liquid in thermal communication with the exhaust system to be cooled and the air-liquid heat exchanger(s) and heated by the exhaust system. When the amphibious vehicle is operated, the coolant liquid is cooled by the air-liquid heat exchanger(s). Optionally, at least one liquid-liquid heat exchanger may be provided and the coolant liquid cooled by the liquid-liquid heat exchanger(s). The vehicle may plane, and have retractable road wheels. The air-liquid heat exchanger(s) may be mounted at the front or rear of the vehicle, or elsewhere.

Abstract translation: 在陆地和海洋模式下可操作的水陆两用车辆的排气冷却系统包括待冷却的排气系统，至少一个空气 - 液体热交换器和与要冷却的排气系统热连通的冷却剂液体，并且空气 - 液体热 交换器，并由排气系统加热。 当水陆两用车辆运行时，冷却剂液体被空气 - 液体热交换器冷却。 可选地，可以设置至少一个液 - 液热交换器，并且冷却剂液体被液 - 液换热器冷却。 车辆可以平行，并且具有可伸缩的车轮。 空气 - 液体热交换器可以安装在车辆的前部或后部，或其他地方。

公开(公告)号：US20060172626A1

公开(公告)日：2006-08-03

申请号：US11250173

申请日：2005-10-13

Applicant: Simon Longdill ,  Hans Weekers ,  Stephen Briggs

Inventor： Simon Longdill ,  Hans Weekers ,  Stephen Briggs

IPC: B60F3/00

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

Abstract: A power train configuration for an amphibious vehicle especially well suited for sit-astride applications. A prime mover drives a marine propulsion unit and/or at least one road wheel wherein the such road wheel is driven through a speed-change transmission. The speed-transmission is positioned above or below the axis of the prime mover's output shaft and preferably such that its input and output shafts are aligned at an angle of up to 90 degrees relative to the vehicle's longitudinal and lateral axes and/or the axis of the prime mover's output shaft.

Abstract translation: 一种用于水陆两用车辆的动力传动系配置，特别适合于跨坐架应用。 原动机驱动船用推进单元和/或至少一个车轮，其中这种车轮通过变速传动装置驱动。 变速器位于原动机的输出轴的轴线的上方或下方，并且优选地使得其输入和输出轴相对于车辆的纵向和横向轴线和/或轴线的角度对准成高达90度的角度 原动机的输出轴。

公开(公告)号：US08454398B2

公开(公告)日：2013-06-04

申请号：US11793936

申请日：2005-12-21

Applicant: Glen Michael Jeffery ,  Hans Weekers ,  Simon James Longdill ,  Stephen John Briggs

Inventor： Glen Michael Jeffery ,  Hans Weekers ,  Simon James Longdill ,  Stephen John Briggs

IPC: B60F3/00

CPC classification number: B60F3/0007 ,  B60F3/00 ,  B60F3/0053

Abstract: An amphibious vehicle power train having an engine (2) with an output shaft (4), driving an input member (6) of a variable speed change transmission (11). The speed change transmission, which may be a continuously variable transmission is arranged to drive road wheels through an output member (8). The engine also drives a marine propulsion unit (24). The axis of the output member (8) is above the axis of the input member (6). Four wheel drive may be provided (FIG. 2).

Abstract translation: 具有具有输出轴（4）的发动机（2）的水陆两用车动力传动系，驱动变速变速器（11）的输入部件（6）。 可以是无级变速器的变速传动装置被布置成通过输出构件（8）驱动车轮。 发动机还驱动船用推进装置（24）。 输出构件（8）的轴线高于输入构件（6）的轴线。 可以提供四轮驱动（图2）。

公开(公告)号：US07618050B2

公开(公告)日：2009-11-17

申请号：US11256204

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: B60F3/0007 ,  B60F2301/04 ,  B60G2204/13

Abstract: A vehicle steering arrangement for an amphibious vehicle having retractable steered wheels with which the steering input to such wheels is automatically substantially curtailed upon retraction of the wheels. Retraction of the wheels causes a steering link to swing toward its steering axis to thereby reduce its effective radius while steering input to a marine propulsion remains unchanged. The reduced steering input to the wheels reduces space needed to accommodate the wheels in their retracted position.

Abstract translation: 用于具有可缩回转向轮的水陆两用车辆的车辆转向装置，当车轮缩回时，通过该车轮转向输入到这些轮的自动基本上被削减。 车轮的退回使转向连杆向其转向轴线摆动，从而减小其有效半径，同时转向对船舶推进的输入保持不变。 对车轮的减少的转向输入减少了将车轮置于缩回位置所需的空间。

公开(公告)号：US07581582B2

公开(公告)日：2009-09-01

申请号：US11288763

申请日：2005-11-28

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

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

IPC: B60H1/00

CPC classification number: F01N3/046 ,  B60F3/0053 ,  F01N3/28 ,  F01N3/2882 ,  F01N13/009 ,  F01P3/18 ,  F01P9/04 ,  F01P2050/06 ,  F01P2060/16 ,  Y02A50/2322 ,  Y02T10/20

Abstract: An exhaust cooling system of an amphibious vehicle operable in land and marine modes comprises an exhaust system to be cooled, at least one air-liquid heat exchanger, at least one liquid-liquid heat exchanger, and coolant liquid in thermal communication with the exhaust system to be cooled, the air-liquid heat exchanger(s) and/or the liquid-liquid heat exchanger(s) and heated by the exhaust system. When the amphibious vehicle is operated in land mode, the coolant liquid is cooled by the air-liquid heat exchanger(s). When the vehicle is operated in marine mode, the coolant liquid is cooled by the liquid-liquid heat exchanger(s). The air-liquid heat exchanger(s) may also be used on water. The vehicle may plane, and have retractable road wheels. The air-liquid heat exchanger(s) may be mounted at the front or rear of the vehicle, or elsewhere.

Abstract translation: 在陆地和海洋模式下可操作的水陆两用车辆的排气冷却系统包括待冷却的排气系统，至少一个空气 - 液体热交换器，至少一个液体 - 液体热交换器和与排气系统热连通的冷却剂液体 被冷却的空气 - 液体热交换器和/或液体 - 液体热交换器并被排气系统加热。 当水陆两用车辆以陆地模式操作时，冷却剂液体被空气 - 液体热交换器冷却。 当车辆以船舶模式操作时，冷却剂液体被液 - 液热交换器冷却。 空气 - 液体热交换器也可以在水上使用。 车辆可以平行，并且具有可伸缩的车轮。 空气 - 液体热交换器可以安装在车辆的前部或后部，或其他地方。

公开(公告)号：US20080176464A1

公开(公告)日：2008-07-24

申请号：US12038653

申请日：2008-02-27

Applicant: Simon James Longdill ,  Hans Weekers ,  Stephen John Briggs ,  Alan Timothy Gibbs ,  Neil Graham Jenkins

Inventor： Simon James Longdill ,  Hans Weekers ,  Stephen John Briggs ,  Alan Timothy Gibbs ,  Neil Graham Jenkins

IPC: B60F3/00

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

Abstract: A sit-astride amphibious vehicle configuration which supports a high performance envelope both on land as well as in water. The vehicle has a planing hull and four retractable wheels. Handlebars provide for directional control in both modes of operation. Each road wheel is retractable by pivoting through at least 45° so as to maximize ground clearance when in the land mode of operation and to minimize drag at substantial lean angles when in the marine mode of operation. While a jet drive may remain directly connected to the engine at all times, the driven wheels are only connected during land mode via a speed-change transmission. The entire power train is supported by a frame that is separable from the hull which in turn has a detachable top deck portion, whereby such configuration simplifies the construction, repair and servicing of the vehicle.

Abstract translation: 一种跨越式两栖车辆配置，支持陆上和水中的高性能信封。 车辆有刨床和四个伸缩轮。 手把提供了两种操作模式的方向控制。 每个车轮可以通过枢转至少45°的方式缩回，以便当在陆地操作模式下最大化离地间隙，并且当在海上操作模式下时，可以以大的倾斜角减小阻力。 喷气式驱动器始终可以直接连接到发动机，但是驱动轮仅通过变速传动装置在陆地模式下连接。 整个动力传动系由与船体分离的框架支撑，船体又具有可拆卸的顶板部分，由此这种构造简化了车辆的构造，修理和维修。

公开(公告)号：US07322864B2

公开(公告)日：2008-01-29

申请号：US11255775

申请日：2005-10-21

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

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

IPC: B60F3/00 ,  B60H19/08

CPC classification number: B60F3/0038 ,  B60F2301/04

Abstract: Amphibious vehicle having road wheels which are retractable to allow planing. Each wheel suspension is protractable through a gap in the planing surface of the hull. To reduce hydrodynamic drag and improve marine handling, covers are provided which cover such gaps when the wheels are retracted. These covers may be hinged parallel to a longitudinal, or to a transverse, axis of the vehicle or may be otherwise connected to the hull.

Abstract translation: 水陆两用车辆具有能够进行刨削的可收缩的车轮。 每个车轮悬架通过船体的刨面中的间隙是可以延展的。 为了减少流体动力学阻力并改善海洋处理，提供了当轮缩回时覆盖这种间隙的盖。 这些盖可以平行于车辆的纵向或横向轴线铰接，或者可以以其他方式连接到船体。

公开(公告)号：US20120108118A1

公开(公告)日：2012-05-03

申请号：US13288823

申请日：2011-11-03

Applicant: Simon James Longdill ,  Hans Weekers ,  Stephen John Briggs ,  Alan Timothy Gibbs ,  Neil Graham Jenkins

Inventor： Simon James Longdill ,  Hans Weekers ,  Stephen John Briggs ,  Alan Timothy Gibbs ,  Neil Graham Jenkins

IPC: B60F3/00

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

Abstract: A sit-astride amphibious vehicle configuration which supports a high performance envelope both on land as well as in water. The vehicle has a planing hull and four retractable wheels. Handlebars provide for directional control in both modes of operation. Each road wheel is retractable by pivoting through at least 45° so as to maximize ground clearance when in the land mode of operation and to minimize drag at substantial lean angles when in the marine mode of operation. While a jet drive may remain directly connected to the engine at all times, the driven wheels are only connected during land mode via a speed-change transmission. The entire power train is supported by a frame that is separable from the hull which in turn has a detachable top deck portion, whereby such configuration simplifies the construction, repair and servicing of the vehicle.

Abstract translation: 一种跨越式两栖车辆配置，支持陆上和水中的高性能信封。 车辆有刨床和四个伸缩轮。 手把提供了两种操作模式的方向控制。 每个车轮可以通过枢转至少45°的方式缩回，以便当在陆地操作模式下最大化离地间隙，并且当在海上操作模式下时，可以以大的倾斜角减小阻力。 喷气式驱动器始终可以直接连接到发动机，但是驱动轮仅通过变速传动装置在陆地模式下连接。 整个动力传动系由与船体分离的框架支撑，船体又具有可拆卸的顶板部分，由此这种构造简化了车辆的构造，修理和维修。