Amphibious vehicle with spray control means

Details Amphibious vehicle with spray control means Amphibious vehicle with spray control means

2005-06-28

2005-06-28

Sotelo, Jesus D. (Department: 3617)

Marine propulsion

Self-propelled vehicle having land and water propulsion means

Reexamination Certificate

active

06910928

ABSTRACT:
Amphibious vehicle (10, FIG.1) has at least one rear wheel arch14with recess20opening at mouth22in arch rear surface28. The recess contains spray generated by the wheel arch passing over water, channelling spray in a desired direction; preferably underneath the back of the vehicle. At least two such arches and recesses may be fitted on opposing sides of the vehicle. Each recess may be formed in the bottom of the hull; and extend towards the rear of the vehicle. The recess may be tapered rearwardly; and may be substantially semi-circular in a transverse cross-section. A spray rail (25, FIG.3) may extend around the front of the recess to discourage spray from recirculating into the wheel arch; while the rear edge (26, FIG.4) of arch14may curve smoothly from the recess to the outer bodywork. The vehicle may be a planing vehicle with retractable wheels.

REFERENCES:
patent: 2399141 (1946-04-01), Quinn
patent: 4838194 (1989-06-01), Williamson
patent: 27 18501 (1977-04-01), None
patent: 2 411095 (1977-12-01), None

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