Amphibious vehicle

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2006-03-14

2006-03-14

Swinehart, Ed (Department: 3617)

Marine propulsion

Self-propelled vehicle having land and water propulsion means

Having separated propulsion means for land and water

C440S083000

Reexamination Certificate

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07011557

ABSTRACT:
Amphibious vehicle comprises longitudinally mounted prime mover, transmission, and offset final drive; with drive outputs; and a power take off. Outputs drive front and rear differentials, via optional decouplers. Power take off powers drive tube, independently from co-axial rear propshaft. Tube powers sprockets via belt or chain; gears could be used here. Optional marine decoupler drives shaft, and thus water jet pump. A power train with front wheel drive only; a dead rear axle is provided. A power train with rear wheel drive only; a dead front axle is provided. Prime mover may be offset parallel to centre line; and may be an engine or an electric motor, possibly powered by a fuel cell. The power take off may be in the form of a drive spline.

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