Motor vehicles – Steering by driving – Independently operable drive motors
Patent
1993-08-18
1995-02-28
Basinger, Sherman
Motor vehicles
Steering by driving
Independently operable drive motors
74471XY, 180 72, 114144R, 114270, 440 5, 440 48, B62D 1104
Patent
active
053928717
ABSTRACT:
An amphibious vehicle having a hull and pair of multiple-flighted outriggers which coact to stabilize and propel the vehicle over land and water. The speed and direction of the vehicle is controlled by a joystick allowing an operator to move the craft over land and water with a single hand. The multiple flighting and positioning of the outriggers adds efficiency and stability to the vehicle while the joystick control adds ease of operation.
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Basinger Sherman
Herink Kent A.
Laurenzo Brian J.
Trout Brett J.
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