SUSPENSION FOR AMPHIBIA Russian patent published in 2009 - IPC B60F3/00 

FIELD: transport.

SUBSTANCE: proposed amphibian comprises at least two road wheels driven by drive and intermediate shafts. Wheels can be taken in for planing or out for running of ground. Intermediate shafts are enclosed in casings that can represent tubes. Width of recesses in amphibian bottom can be less that wheel radius in crosswise direction. Upper element of the suspension jointed to lower element via element directed upward can represent suspension crosswise lever or strut. Wheel suspension and suspension take-out assemblies can be arranged inside watertight inner space of vehicle. Both seats and primary engine can be arranged either along or parallel the vehicle lengthwise axis.

EFFECT: reduced drag in planing.

20 cl, 7 dwg