Amphibious land reclamation vehicle

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1992-12-08

1994-04-05

Basinger, Sherman

Ships

Hull or hull adjunct employing fluid dynamic forces to...

Having hydrofoil

180 71, 440100, B63B 3800

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052995232

ABSTRACT:
A lightweight floatable vehicle which includes an articulated main frame to which a variety of earthworking and dredging equipment may be mounted and which is supported and propelled by four independently powered, hollow, generally circular pods which are positioned below the main frame. The pods are adjustably mounted to outriggers from the main frame so that the surface contact area of the pods may be altered to adjust the buoyancy, traction and weight distribution of the vehicle. A plurality of cleats are provided along the lower and outer Surfaces of each pod for purposes of providing traction and propulsion.

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