BIMODULAR BIMOBILE Russian patent published in 1999 - IPC

FIELD: transportation facilities. SUBSTANCE: vehicle is intended for transportation of passengers and loads. Bimodular bimobile has load-bearing body with internally located saloon which is fastened on motorgondola comprising engine, transmission, suspension, and two wheels. Saloon is made in the form of two separate symmetrically located saloon sections each of them having one side wheel. Longitudinal axes of each saloon sections are parallel to middle longitudinal axis of motorgondola. One of saloon sections is made removable and can be rigidly secured on motorgondola. Each saloon section is of volume corresponding to single-seat saloon section. Both saloon sections together with motorgondola create self-contained module. Installed at end-sides of saloon sections are controlled coupling devices so as to allow for pivoted connection to them of saloon sections of other similar self-contained modules. Axles of side wheels of saloon sections are located between axles of motorgondola wheels. Self-contained modules can be coupled and uncoupled in process of travel alternately one with other. General control is effected from forward self-contained module. EFFECT: higher efficiency. 4 cl, 17 dwg, 3 tbl, 1 chart