Motor vehicles – Surface effect vehicles – Having propulsion or control means
Patent
1994-05-24
1996-10-22
Camby, Richard M.
Motor vehicles
Surface effect vehicles
Having propulsion or control means
180117, 180119, 180127, 244 121, 114272, B60V 108, B60V 111
Patent
active
055667759
ABSTRACT:
A surface effect vehicle for traversing a water or ground surface is provided. The surface effect vehicle comprises an elongate body and forward and rear scoops, preferably having a large angle of attack inducing stall conditions on the scoops. Each scoop has an arched leading edge defining, in conjunction with the surface, a forwardly facing opening. Preferably, each scoop also has an opening with a fan mounted therein. Forward and rear skirts are movably mounted relative to the forward and rear scoops. Propulsion apparatus are provided for moving the surface effect vehicle across the surface. When the forward and rear skirts are placed in extended positions covering the forwardly facing openings and the front and rear fans are activated, the surface effect vehicle may be lifted relative to the surface to be traversed. Alternatively, when the forward and rear skirts are placed in their retracted positions and the propulsion apparatus move the surface effect vehicle across the surface, air is forced through the uncovered forwardly facing openings and beneath the scoops to lift the surface effect vehicle from the surface to be traversed.
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Camby Richard M.
English Peter C.
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