AMPHIBIOUS TRANSPORT FACILITY Russian patent published in 2012 - IPC B60F3/00 B62D61/12 

FIELD: transport.

SUBSTANCE: invention relates to amphibious transport facilities. Proposed transport facility comprises drives to move on ground and those for moving in water. Drives to move on ground include, at least, two axles spaced apart along vehicle length and, at least, one intermediate axle mounted there between. Said intermediate axle is provided with, at least, one wheel that may be retracted above vehicle waterline for motion in water and/or on ground. One or several axles may be driving, either permanently or selectively. Transport facility can plane on water surface and may feature V-like hull. Motion on water may be actuated by water-jet propeller. Wheels may be retracted either vertically or in turn about vertical axis of transport facility. It is expedient to control turns by one-side braking. Wheels may be furnished with guides for retraction and wings while transport facility may be furnished with roof. Pairs of sliding parts may make roof support. Transport facility may be equipped with front control station with driver seat.

EFFECT: better maneuverability.

43 cl, 12 dwg