公开(公告)号：WO2016055817A2

公开(公告)日：2016-04-14

申请号：PCT/GB2015/052992

申请日：2015-10-12

Applicant: GIBBS TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED

Inventor： GIBBS, Alan Timothy ,  LONGDILL, Simon James ,  HOUSTON, Matthew Watson

IPC: B60F3/00

CPC classification number: B60F3/0069 ,  B60F3/0007 ,  B60F3/003 ,  B60F3/0038

Abstract: The present invention provides, with reference to Figure 1, an amphibian operable on land and in/on water. The amphibian comprises a planing hull, at least one retractable wheel, the at least one retractable wheel being retractable from a protracted land engaging position when the amphibian is operated on land to a retracted position when the amphibian is operated in/on water, at least one prime mover for providing power to drive, directly or indirectly, the amphibian on land and/or in/on water, and at least one steerable wheel which is, at least when the amphibian is operated on land, connected directly or indirectly to a steering control device operable by a driver to steer the amphibian. In addition the present invention provides that either i) the steering control device is moveable between at least two distinct laterally spaced positions across the width or beam of the amphibian; ii) the amphibian comprises side-by-side seating; iii) the amphibian comprises a roll over protection system; iv) the amphibian comprises an open cargo area cargo or truck-like bed; v) the amphibian comprises two seat belts and three seat belt buckles or buckle positions, or two seat belt buckles or buckle positions, and three seat belts; vi) the amphibian comprises a footwell area having no transmission tunnel; vii) the amphibian comprises a footwell and seating area configured so as not to impede or restrict driver and/or passenger entry via one side of the amphibian, egress from the other side of the amphibian, and through movement therebetween; viii) the amphibian comprises a positive buoyancy system and/or deployable righting system; or ix) the amphibian comprises an interlock or safety system which prevents operation/activation of at least one driver or automatically controlled parameter of the amphibian unless sensing/determining a first condition has been satisfied.

Abstract translation: 参考图1，本发明提供了一种在陆地和/或水上可操作的两栖动物。 两栖动物包括刨床，至少一个伸缩轮，当两栖动物在水中操作时，当两栖动物在陆地上操作到缩回位置时，至少一个伸缩轮可以从延长的陆地接合位置缩回，至少 一个原动机，用于直接或间接地在陆地和/或水上驱动两栖动物，以及至少一个可操纵的轮子，至少当两栖动物在陆地上操作时，直接或间接连接到一个 转向控制装置可由驾驶员操纵以操纵两栖动物。 此外，本发明还提供，i）转向控制装置可以跨过水陆两用的宽度或横梁在至少两个不同的横向间隔位置之间移动; ii）两栖动物包括并排座位; iii）两栖动物包括翻车保护系统; iv）两栖动物包括开放货物区域的货物或卡车式床; v）两栖动物包括两个安全带和三个安全带扣或带扣位置，或两个安全带扣或带扣位置，以及三个安全带; vi）两栖动物包括没有传输隧道的脚部区域; vii）两栖动物包括脚部空间和座位区域，其被构造成不妨碍或限制驾驶员和/或乘客通过两栖动物的一侧从水陆两用人的另一侧出来，并通过其间的运动; viii）两栖动物包括一个积极的浮力系统和/或可部署的扶正系统; 或ix），两栖动物包括互锁或安全系统，其防止至少一个驾驶员的操作/激活或自动控制的两栖动物的参数，除非已经满足感测/确定第一条件。

公开(公告)号：WO2016055816A2

公开(公告)日：2016-04-14

申请号：PCT/GB2015/052990

申请日：2015-10-12

Applicant: GIBBS TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED

Inventor： GIBBS, Alan Timothy ,  LONGDILL, Simon James ,  HOUSTON, Matthew Watson

IPC: B60F3/00

CPC classification number: B60F3/0069 ,  B60F3/0007 ,  B60F3/003 ,  B60F3/0038

Abstract: The present invention provides, with reference to Figure 1, an amphibian operable on land and in/on water. The amphibian comprises a planing hull, at least one retractable wheel, the at least one retractable wheel being retractable from a protracted land engaging position when the amphibian is operated on land to a retracted position when the amphibian is operated in/on water, at least one prime mover for providing power to drive, directly or indirectly, the amphibian on land and/or in/on water, and at least one steerable wheel which is, at least when the amphibian is operated on land, connected directly or indirectly to a steering control device operable by a driver to steer the amphibian. In addition the present invention provides that either i) the steering control device is moveable between at least two distinct laterally spaced positions across the width or beam of the amphibian; ii) the amphibian comprises side-by-side seating; iii) the amphibian comprises a roll over protection system; iv) the amphibian comprises an open cargo area cargo or truck-like bed; v) the amphibian comprisestwo seat belts and three seat belt buckles or buckle positions, or two seat belt buckles or buckle positions, and three seat belts; vi) the amphibian comprises a footwell area having no transmission tunnel; vii) the amphibian comprises a footwell and seating area configured so as not to impede or restrict driver and/or passenger entry via one side of the amphibian, egress from the other side of the amphibian, and through movement therebetween; viii) the amphibian comprises a positive buoyancy system and/or deployable righting system; or ix) the amphibian comprises an interlock or safety system which prevents operation/activation of at least one driver or automatically controlled parameter of the amphibian unless sensing/determining a first condition has been satisfied.

Abstract translation: 参考图1，本发明提供了一种在陆地和/或水上可操作的两栖动物。 两栖动物包括刨床，至少一个伸缩轮，当两栖动物在水中操作时，当两栖动物在陆地上操作到缩回位置时，至少一个伸缩轮可以从延长的陆地接合位置缩回，至少 一个原动机，用于直接或间接地在陆地和/或水上驱动两栖动物，以及至少一个可操纵的轮子，至少当两栖动物在陆地上操作时，直接或间接连接到一个 转向控制装置可由驾驶员操纵以操纵两栖动物。 此外，本发明还提供，i）转向控制装置可以跨过水陆两用的宽度或横梁在至少两个不同的横向间隔位置之间移动; ii）两栖动物包括并排座位; iii）两栖动物包括翻车保护系统; iv）两栖动物包括开放货物区域的货物或卡车式床; v）两栖类包括两个安全带和三个安全带扣或带扣位置，或两个安全带扣或扣环位置，以及三个安全带; vi）两栖动物包括没有传输隧道的脚部区域; vii）两栖动物包括脚部空间和座位区域，其被构造成不妨碍或限制驾驶员和/或乘客通过两栖动物的一侧从水陆两用人的另一侧出来，并通过其间的运动; viii）两栖动物包括一个积极的浮力系统和/或可部署的扶正系统; 或ix），两栖动物包括互锁或安全系统，其防止至少一个驾驶员的操作/激活或自动控制的两栖动物的参数，除非已经满足感测/确定第一条件。

公开(公告)号：WO2016178035A1

公开(公告)日：2016-11-10

申请号：PCT/GB2016/051323

申请日：2016-05-09

Applicant: GIBBS TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED

Inventor： GIBBS, Alan Timothy

IPC: B60G3/14 ,  B60F3/00 ,  B60G3/18

CPC classification number: B60F3/003 ,  B60F2301/04 ,  B60G3/14 ,  B60G3/18 ,  B60G3/20 ,  B60G11/18 ,  B60G11/27 ,  B60G15/02 ,  B60G2204/127 ,  B60G2204/47 ,  B60G2204/4702 ,  B60G2300/28 ,  B62D55/084 ,  B62D55/104

Abstract: The present invention provides, with reference to Figure 1, 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. 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.

Abstract translation: 参考图1，本发明提供了一种用于两栖动物的可伸缩轮和/或履带驱动组件，其包括致动器，在延伸位置和缩回位置之间移动的缩回连杆组件，至少部分地连接到 缩回连杆组件，并且可在延伸位置和缩回位置之间移动，以及至少一个轮和/或轨道驱动器。 当缩回连杆组件和悬挂组件延伸时，缩回联动装置和/或悬架组件支撑和/或保持在陆地上使用的地面接合位置中的至少一个轮和/或履带驱动器。

公开(公告)号：WO2013001318A1

公开(公告)日：2013-01-03

申请号：PCT/GB2012/051550

申请日：2012-07-02

Applicant: GIBBS TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED ,  GIBBS, Alan Timothy ,  LONGDILL, Simon James ,  BAILEY, Stephen James

Inventor： GIBBS, Alan Timothy ,  LONGDILL, Simon James ,  BAILEY, Stephen James

IPC: B60F3/00

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 Figure 2, an amphibian (10) operable in land and marine modes, the amphibian (10) comprising a hull (200), at least one discontinuity (wheel bay (116, 126)) provided in the hull (200), and at least one retractable wheel or track assembly (110, 120) at least partially located in the at least one discontinuity (wheel bay (116, 126)). The hull (200) is a planing hull, and the at least one discontinuity (wheel bay (116)) is provided in the front half of the hull (200) of the amphibian (10). The amphibian (10) further comprises at least one conduit (214) which opens, or is provided with an entry (215) which opens, into or at the at least one discontinuity (wheel bay (116)) and is configured for channelling, in use, fluid away from the at least one discontinuity (wheel bay (116)).

Abstract translation: 参考图2，本发明提供了一种在陆地和海洋模式中可操作的水陆两用车辆（10），所述两栖动物（10）包括船体（200），至少一个不连续部分（轮舱（116,126）），其设置在 所述船体（200）以及至少一个至少部分地位于所述至少一个不连续部（轮舱（116,126））中的可缩回的轮或轨道组件（110,120）。 船体（200）是刨平的船体，并且在水陆两用船（10）的船体（200）的前半部分内提供至少一个不连续部分（轮舱（116））。 所述两栖动物（10）还包括至少一个导管（214），所述至少一个导管（214）打开或设置有开口到所述至少一个不连续部分（轮架（116））中的入口（215），并且构造成用于引导， 在使用中，远离所述至少一个不连续处的流体（轮舱（116））。

公开(公告)号：WO2012172335A2

公开(公告)日：2012-12-20

申请号：PCT/GB2012/051344

申请日：2012-06-13

Applicant: GIBBS TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED ,  GIBBS, Alan Timothy ,  CARLSON, Eric John

Inventor： GIBBS, Alan Timothy ,  CARLSON, Eric John

IPC: B60F3/00

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

Abstract: The present invention provides, with reference to Figure 1, an amphibian operable in land and marine modes comprising a hull, at least one discontinuity provided in the hull, and at least one retractable wheel or track drive assembly at least partially located in the at least one discontinuity. A wheel or track drive of the at least one retractable wheel or track drive assembly is retracted above the lowest point of the hull when operating in marine mode, and at least part of the wheel or track drive is protracted below the lowest point of the hull when operating in land mode. The hull is a planing V hull, and the hull has a forward bow section defining a frontal bow surface/area across a beam of the hull. The at least one discontinuity is provided in the forward bow section of the hull, and at least a portion of the wheel or track drive of the at least one retractable wheel or track drive assembly is located ahead of and in front of at least a portion of the frontal bow surface/area when protracted.

Abstract translation: 参考图1，本发明提供了一种在陆地和海洋模式中可操作的两栖动物，包括船体，在船体中提供的至少一个不连续性，以及至少一个可缩回的轮或轨道驱​​动组件，至少部分地位于至少 一个不连续。 当在船舶模式下操作时，所述至少一个可缩回的轮或履带驱动组件的车轮或履带驱动器在所述船体的最低点之上缩回，并且所述车轮或履带驱动器的至少一部分延伸到所述船体的最低点之下 当在陆地模式下运行时。 船体是一个刨花V船体，船体有一个前弓形部分，定义了横跨船体的前弓形表面/区域。 至少一个不连续性设置在船体的前弓形部分中，并且至少一个可缩回轮或轨道驱​​动组件的车轮或履带驱动器的至少一部分位于至少一部分之前和之前 的额头弓表面/面积延长。

公开(公告)号：WO2017064521A1

公开(公告)日：2017-04-20

申请号：PCT/GB2016/053215

申请日：2016-10-17

Applicant: GIBBS TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED

Inventor： GIBBS, Alan Timothy ,  LONGDILL, Simon James

IPC: B60F3/00

CPC classification number: B60F3/003 ,  B60F2301/04

Abstract: The present invention provides, with reference to Figure 3 a high speed actuation system for protracting and retracting a retractable wheel and/or track drive assembly or an amphibian. The high speed actuation system comprises an actuator, at least one retractable wheel and/or track drive assembly comprising at: least one wheel and/or track drive supported directly or indirectly by a suspension assembly and movable between a protracted position and a retracted position, an energy source for providing power to the actuator to retract or protract the a least one retractable wheel and/or tract drive assembly, and a controller. The controller controls in amount: the power provide by the energy source to the actuator such that the time of actuation to retract the at least one retractable wheel and/or track drive assembly from a protracted position to a retracted postion, or to protract the at least one retractable wheel and/or track drive assembly from a retracted position to a protracted postion, is less than 5 seconds. The present invention also provides an apparatus and/or an amphibian comprising the high speed actuation system, and a method or high speed actuation.

Abstract translation: 参照图3，本发明提供了一种用于使可缩回轮和/或履带驱动组件或水陆两用车伸出和缩回的高速致动系统。 高速致动系统包括致动器，至少一个可缩回轮子和/或履带驱动组件，包括：至少一个轮子和/或履带驱动器，直接或间接地由悬挂组件支撑并且可在伸出位置和缩回位置之间移动， 用于向致动器提供动力以使至少一个可缩回轮和/或管道驱动组件缩回或伸出的能量源，以及控制器。 该控制器在数量上控制：由能量源提供给致动器的功率，使得致动时间将至少一个可缩回轮子和/或轨道驱动组件从延长位置缩回到缩回位置， 至少一个可缩回的轮子和/或轨道驱动组件从缩回位置移动到延长位置的时间小于5秒。 本发明还提供了包括高速致动系统和方法或高速致动的装置和/或水陆两用车。

公开(公告)号：WO2016198861A1

公开(公告)日：2016-12-15

申请号：PCT/GB2016/051692

申请日：2016-06-08

Applicant: GIBBS TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED

Inventor： GIBBS, Alan Timothy ,  LONGDILL, Simon James

IPC: B60F3/00

CPC classification number: B63H23/10 ,  B60F3/0007 ,  B60F3/0084 ,  B63H23/30 ,  F16D43/04

Abstract: The present invention provides, with reference to Figure 1, a power train for an amphibian operable in land and marine modes. The power train comprises a prime mover having an integral speed change transmission, at least a first land propulsion unit, at least a first marine propulsion unit, and a power transmission unit. The prime mover is arranged to drive the at least first land propulsion unit through/via the integral speed change transmission in the land mode, and the prime mover is arranged to drive the at least first marine propulsion unit through/via the power transmission unit in both the marine mode and the land mode. The present invention also relates to an amphibian comprising such a powertrain.

Abstract translation: 参考图1，本发明提供了一种用于陆地和海洋模式的两栖动物的动力传动系。 动力传动系包括具有整体式变速传动装置的原动机，至少第一陆面推进装置，至少第一船用推进装置和动力传动装置。 原动机布置成通过/经由陆地模式中的整体变速传动装置驱动至少第一陆地推进装置，并且原动机布置成通过/经由动力传递单元驱动至少第一船用推进装置 无论是海洋模式还是陆地模式。 本发明还涉及包括这种动力系的两栖动物。

公开(公告)号：WO2016170343A1

公开(公告)日：2016-10-27

申请号：PCT/GB2016/051110

申请日：2016-04-21

Applicant: GIBBS TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED

Inventor： GIBBS, Alan Timothy

IPC: B60F3/00

CPC classification number: B60F3/003 ,  B60F3/0007 ,  B60F3/0015 ,  B60K17/08 ,  B60K17/344 ,  B60Y2200/42 ,  B60Y2300/19

Abstract: The present invention provides, with reference to Figure 1, a power train for an amphibian operable in land and marine modes. The power train comprises a prime mover, a first land propulsion device, a first marine propulsion device and a speed change transmission. The prime mover is arranged to drive the first land propulsion device through/via the speed change transmission in land mode. The prime mover, or at least a portion thereof, is located between the speed change transmission and a rearward most part of the amphibian, with the speed change transmission located spaced ahead of, in front of, the prime mover.

Abstract translation: 参考图1，本发明提供了一种用于陆地和海洋模式的两栖动物的动力传动系。 动力传动系包括原动机，第一陆面推进装置，第一船用推进装置和变速传动装置。 原动机布置成通过/经由陆地模式的变速传动来驱动第一陆地推进装置。 原动机或其至少一部分位于变速传动装置和水陆两用车的最后部分之间，变速传动装置位于原动机前面。

公开(公告)号：WO2012172350A2

公开(公告)日：2012-12-20

申请号：PCT/GB2012/051360

申请日：2012-06-13

Applicant: GIBBS TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED ,  GIBBS, Alan Timothy ,  JENKINS, Neil Graham

Inventor： GIBBS, Alan Timothy ,  JENKINS, Neil Graham

IPC: B60F3/00

CPC classification number: B60F3/0007

Abstract: The present invention provides, with reference to Figure 1, a power train for an amphibian, the power train comprising a first prime mover, a first land propulsion means, and a first marine propulsion means. The first prime mover is arranged to selectively drive the first land propulsion means, or the first marine propulsion means, or both. The power train further comprises a second prime mover. The second prime mover is arranged to selectively drive the first land propulsion means, or the first marine propulsion means, or both, either in place of the first prime mover or in addition thereto.

Abstract translation: 参考图1，本发明提供了一种用于水陆两用动力传动系的动力传动系，动力传动系包括第一原动机，第一陆面推进装置和第一船舶推进装置。 第一原动机布置成选择性地驱动第一陆地推进装置或第一船舶推进装置，或两者。 动力传动系还包括第二原动机。 第二原动机布置成代替第一原动机或除此之外选择性地驱动第一陆地推进装置或第一船用推进装置或两者。

公开(公告)号：WO2016198865A1

公开(公告)日：2016-12-15

申请号：PCT/GB2016/051697

申请日：2016-06-08

Applicant: GIBBS TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED

Inventor： GIBBS, Alan Timothy ,  LONGDILL, Simon James

IPC: B60F3/00 ,  B60G3/20

CPC classification number: B60F3/0084 ,  B60F2301/04 ,  B60G3/20 ,  B60G2200/144 ,  B60G2300/12 ,  B60G2300/28

Abstract: The present invention provides, with reference to Figure, a retractable single front wheel and/or track drive assembly for an amphibian comprising a single front wheel and/or track drive. The retractable single front wheel and/or track drive assembly comprises an actuator, a suspension assembly movable between a protracted position and a retracted position, and a single front wheel and/or track drive. When the suspension assembly is protracted then the suspension assembly supports and/or holds the single front wheel and/or track drive in a ground engaging position for use on land, and the front single wheel is moved forward and upwards on retraction. The present invention also provides a retractable single rear wheel and/or track drive assembly for an amphibian. The present invention further provides an amphibian comprising the retractable single front and/or rear wheel and/or track drive assembly.

Abstract translation: 参考附图，本发明提供一种用于两栖动物的可收回单个前轮和/或履带驱动组件，其包括单个前轮和/或履带驱动。 可伸缩单个前轮和/或轨道驱动组件包括致动器，可在延伸位置和缩回位置之间移动的悬架组件，以及单个前轮和/或轨道驱动器。 当悬挂组件延伸时，悬架组件将单个前轮和/或轨道驱动器支撑和/或保持在用于陆地的地面接合位置中，并且前单轮在缩回时向前和向前移动。 本发明还提供了一种用于两栖动物的可收回的单个后轮和/或履带驱动组件。 本发明还提供一种包括可伸缩单个前轮和/或后轮和/或轨道驱动组件的水陆两用车辆。