An amphibious vehicle with spray control means

Amphibious vehicle (10, Fig. 1) has at least one rear wheel arch 14 with recess 20 opening at mouth 22 in arch rear surface 28. The recess contains spray generated by the wheel arch passing over water, channelling spray in a desired direction; preferably underneath the back of the vehicle. At least...

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Main Author MATHEW ROGER PEASE
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 22.12.2004
Edition7
Subjects
AMPHIBIOUS OR LIKE VEHICLES
CONVERTIBLE VEHICLES
PERFORMING OPERATIONS
TRANSPORTING
VEHICLES FOR USE BOTH ON RAIL AND ON ROAD
VEHICLES IN GENERAL
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Summary:Amphibious vehicle (10, Fig. 1) has at least one rear wheel arch 14 with recess 20 opening at mouth 22 in arch rear surface 28. The recess contains spray generated by the wheel arch passing over water, channelling spray in a desired direction; preferably underneath the back of the vehicle. At least two such arches and recesses may be fitted on opposing sides of the vehicle. Each recess may be formed in the bottom of the hull; and extend towards the rear of the vehicle. The recess may be tapered rearwardly; and may be substantially semi-circular in a transverse cross-section. A spray rail (25, Fig. 3) may extend around the front of the recess to discourage spray from recirculating into the wheel arch; while the rear edge (26, Fig. 4) of arch 14 may curve smoothly from the recess to the outer bodywork. The vehicle may be a planing vehicle with retractable wheels.
Bibliography:Application Number: GB20030002428