Amphibious vehicle with submersible capacity
AssigneeWilco Marsh Buggies & Draglines, Inc.
InventorsJules A. Dornier II, John M. Wilson SR., Dean R. Wilson
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Abstract
An amphibious vehicle with submersible capacity includes a first portion and a second portion, coupled by an extension, and a valve assembly. The first portion is capable of floating on water while the second portion is contemporaneously submerged beneath the surface and performing a variety of operations on the water's bottom. The valve assembly allows the vehicle to move between an amphibious mode and a submerged mode.
Claims26
A vehicle for amphibious and submersible operation in water having a bed, comprising:
- a first portion capable of floating on the surface of the water;
- a second portion capable of underwater operation and driving engagement with the bed;
- an extension having one end coupled to said first portion and another end coupled to said second portion;
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- at least one valve assembly disposed on said second portion allowing said second portion to submerge while said first portion floats.
The vehicle of claim 19, wherein said closure member moves in and out of said aperture in response to a pressure differential across said side wall.
An amphibious vehicle with submersible capacity, comprising:
- a surface portion having a floor;
- a submersible portion having a plurality of pontoons and a chassis coupling said pontoons, wherein each of said pontoons has a side wall with at least one aperture;
- a track disposed around each of said pontoons;
- a closure member hinged on said pontoon and covering said aperture;
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- a coupling member coupling said surface portion to said submersible portion.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.