AMPHIBIAN-AUTOMOBILE Russian patent published in 2007 - IPC B60F3/00 

FIELD: transport mechanical engineering; manufacture of amphibian-automobiles.

SUBSTANCE: proposed amphibian-automobile has engine mounted transversely in center or in rear part of automobile. Engine is so constructed that rear wheels and propulsion unit for motion in water may be placed in operation by means of axial transmission in parallel with longitudinal axis of automobile. Engine is so mounted on propulsion unit that its bottom is below axis of transmission shaft. Bottom of automobile ensures gliding during motion in water. Wheels may be retracted to raised position for motion in water. Rear wheels may be placed in operation by engine through differential gear; divider may be mounted between differential gear and at least one rear wheel. Height of center of gravity relative to center of buoyancy is reduced, thus enhancing stability of automobile according to road clearance; metacentric height preferably ranges from 370 to 180 mm.

EFFECT: enhanced efficiency and reliability.

19 cl, 10 dwg, 2 tbl