Belt drive propulsion system

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2008-01-29

2008-01-29

Avila, Stephen (Department: 3617)

Marine propulsion

Self-propelled vehicle having land and water propulsion means

Having separated propulsion means for land and water

C440S012630

Reexamination Certificate

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07322865

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus and method for providing propulsion to naval vehicles by using one or more suspended belt drives to consistently engage the water proximate to the surface using a variety of belts with multiple attachments, tires, or variable lugs. The drive belt system incorporates the use of a linear air bearing surface to minimize the belt friction of the drives. This invention also involves the use of open-bottomed enclosures to insulate the propulsion system from adverse water conditions that might otherwise prevent the belt drives from consistently and efficiently engaging the water.

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patent: 6505694 (2003-01-01), Maguire
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