초록

An amphibious craft having a plurality of independent surface engaging elements each one of which provides a load bearing function when in contact with a support surface.

대표청구항 ▼

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A multi-terrain vehicle for travel on water, land and ice comprising:a hull having a bow, a stern, and a centerline extending from said bow to said stern;a bow wheel mounted to the bow of said hull;a wheel well in said bow for receiving said bow wheel when said vehicle tr

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A multi-terrain vehicle for travel on water, land and ice comprising:a hull having a bow, a stern, and a centerline extending from said bow to said stern;a bow wheel mounted to the bow of said hull;a wheel well in said bow for receiving said bow wheel when said vehicle travels in water and on ice;said wheel well having a bottom opening through which said bow wheel is retracted;said bow wheel being located above the waterline of said hull when retracted within said wheel well;at least one retractable rear wheel mounted to and positioned rearwardly of the stern of said vehicle;primary surface engaging means for supporting said vehicle when said vehicle is travelling in said water and on said ice, said primary engaging means comprising a hull portion having a smooth, continuous, uninterrupted surface extending from a point aft of said wheel well to a point substantially adjacent the stern of said vehicle;said uninterrupted surface being located beneath said waterline; andsaid wheel well being positioned forward of said primary surface engaging means.