AMPHIBIAN VEHICLE Russian patent published in 2001 - IPC

FIELD: transport engineering; amphibian vehicles of different application. SUBSTANCE: vehicle has hull, engine compartment and wheels. Blades are fitted in wheel rim and are secured in inner and outer rings. Blades are provided with flaps. Wheels are arranged in sealed casings set below wheel axis. Blades enter at an angle of 15-23 deg. Lower wall of casings form covers which cover wheel from side and can be removed for replacement or repair of wheel. Vehicle has cabin with steps at both sides for getting in and out. Cabin and engine compartment are sealed. Lower cut of casings and hull has maximum low position. Hull is covered from bottom with preservation of exits. Horizontal plate at level of load compartment bottom and cabin floor separates "upper storey" from 'lower storey" alternately when hull is closed from bottom. Cabin, loads and engine compartment with elements which must not get into water are located on "upper storey". "Lower storey" accommodates support frame, fuel tank and hydraulic lift. They are closed at sides by hull "skirt". Engine compartment accommodates compressor with outlet pipes laid to casings and hollow spaces of "lower storey" and to tires. Said vehicle can be used as dumper, lumber carrier, armored personnel carrier, tank or submarine. EFFECT: improved performance of amphibian vehicle. 7 cl, 30 dwg