公开(公告)号：US06821166B2

公开(公告)日：2004-11-23

申请号：US10343371

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: Power train for amphibious vehicle comprises engine aligned with longitudinal vehicle axis, transmission, and power take off mounted between engine and transmission. At least one marine propulsion unit mounted at the rear of the vehicle, is driven by shaft which runs alongside the transmission. Either transmission is offset to axis, and marine propulsion unit is on axis; or transmission is on axis, and the marine propulsion units are offset to axis. The driven road wheels may be the front wheels, the rear wheels, or all four. The engine may be at the front of the vehicle and the transmission at the back. Alternatively, the transmission may drive forward to a differential mounted adjacent to the engine sump, with wheel drive shaft passing through said pump.

Abstract translation: 用于水陆两用车辆的动力传动系包括发动机和变速器之间的发动机与纵向车辆轴线，变速器和动力输出相配合的发动机。 安装在车辆后部的至少一个船用推进单元由沿传动装置运行的轴驱动。 任一变速器偏移到轴，船用推进单元在轴上; 或变速器在轴上，并且船舶推进单元偏移到轴线。 驱动的车轮可以是前轮，后轮或四个。 发动机可能在车辆的前方，后方的变速箱。 或者，变速器可以向前驱动到邻近发动机油槽安装的差速器，轮驱动轴穿过所述泵。

公开(公告)号：US06623317B2

公开(公告)日：2003-09-23

申请号：US09909114

申请日：2001-07-19

Applicant: Terence James Roycroft ,  Alan Timothy Gibbs

Inventor： Terence James Roycroft ,  Alan Timothy Gibbs

IPC: B60F300

CPC classification number: B60K17/28 ,  B60F3/0007

Abstract: A PTO (power take off) sprocket 65 driving belt or chain 80 is attached to input shaft 42 of a transversely mounted vehicle gearbox 40. The driving face of sprocket 65 is outside casting 52; its driven part 58 is attached to sprocket 46 by bolts 59, running in bearing 64 in flanged spigot 55. Shaft 42 is driven through sprocket 46 by belt or chain 48. Decouplers may be fitted to wheel drive shafts, and to the PTO drive at 76. FIGS. 3, 4, and 6 show automatic and manual gearboxes mounted alongside engines; FIG. 5 also shows marine jet drive 88, bevel gears 84, and Cardan shaft 82. FIG. 7 shows in-line transmission 240. FIG. 8 shows a sandwich PTO 365 with manual gearbox 341 and clutch assembly 336; or automatic gearbox 341 and torque converter 336. Applications are disclosed to semi-automatic, sequential shit automated manual, and CVT gearboxes.

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：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：US09555680B2

公开(公告)日：2017-01-31

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：US07438611B2

公开(公告)日：2008-10-21

申请号：US10557295

申请日：2004-05-19

Applicant: Alan Timothy Gibbs

Inventor： Alan Timothy Gibbs

IPC: B60F3/00 ,  B63H19/08 ,  B63H9/08

CPC classification number: B60L11/14 ,  B60F3/0007 ,  B60L11/1881 ,  Y02T10/70 ,  Y02T10/7077 ,  Y02T90/34

Abstract: Amphibious vehicle (10), with reference to FIG. 1, which may plane on water, has a propulsion system comprising prime mover (20), power transmission means (30), marine propulsion means (40), and land propulsion means (50). Vehicle (10) is operable in marine mode or land mode. Common controls are used on land and water, the steering control travel may be the same in each mode. Power is transmitted to the marine propulsion means in marine mode; and to both marine and land propulsion means in land mode. The power transmission ratio between land and marine propulsion means may be variable in land mode. The propulsion control means (60) may comprise electronic processing means and/or electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, or electromechanical actuation devices, or any combination thereof. Prime mover (20) may comprise an internal combustion engine; an electric motor, a fuel cell; a hybrid engine; or any combination thereof. The transmission means may be mechanical, electric, or hydraulic.

Abstract translation: 水陆两用车辆（10），参照图1。 1，其可以在水面上平面，具有包括原动机（20），动力传递装置（30），船用推进装置（40）和陆地推进装置（50）的推进系统。 车辆（10）可在海洋模式或陆地模式下操作。 在陆地和水上使用通用控制装置，每种模式下的转向控制行程可能相同。 电力以海洋方式传输到船舶推进装置; 以及在陆地模式下的海洋和陆地推进手段。 土地和海洋推进装置之间的动力传动比在陆地方式上可能是变化的。 推进控制装置（60）可包括电子处理装置和/或电气，机械，液压或机电致动装置，或其任何组合。 原动机（20）可以包括内燃机; 电动马达，燃料电池; 混合动力发动机; 或其任何组合。 传动装置可以是机械的，电动的或液压的。

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：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。