Marine propulsion – Self-propelled vehicle having land and water propulsion means – Having separated propulsion means for land and water
Patent
1996-12-18
1998-11-03
Basinger, Sherman
Marine propulsion
Self-propelled vehicle having land and water propulsion means
Having separated propulsion means for land and water
440 29, 440 31, B63H 21175
Patent
active
058300201
ABSTRACT:
This device is a raft which when attached to a standard bicycle may be steered and propelled through water by riding the bicycle in the usual fashion. The raft consists of two sections that can be folded for easy storage and transportability. These two sections unfold and are plugged together to form the raft. The bicycle is attached to the raft by adjustable tie-down straps. The drive mechanism incorporates both forward and reverse drive operated by a remote hand lever. Propulsion is accomplished by a friction wheel engaging the rear wheel of the bicycle with power transmission and translation through a gear assembly to the drive shaft and propeller. The front steering unit and rear drive unit are designed to swivel up out of the way if hit by an underwater obstacle.
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Basinger Sherman
Bourget Anthony J.
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