WO1997004973A1 - Caravane amphibie - Google Patents

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WO1997004973A1
WO1997004973A1 PCT/HU1996/000042 HU9600042W WO9704973A1 WO 1997004973 A1 WO1997004973 A1 WO 1997004973A1 HU 9600042 W HU9600042 W HU 9600042W WO 9704973 A1 WO9704973 A1 WO 9704973A1
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Balázs Dolhay
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Dolhay Balazs
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60F—VEHICLES FOR USE BOTH ON RAIL AND ON ROAD; AMPHIBIOUS OR LIKE VEHICLES; CONVERTIBLE VEHICLES
    • B60F3/00—Amphibious vehicles, i.e. vehicles capable of travelling both on land and on water; Land vehicles capable of travelling under water
    • B60F3/0061—Amphibious vehicles specially adapted for particular purposes or of a particular type
    • B60F3/0092—Amphibious trailers
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B63—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; RELATED EQUIPMENT
    • B63H—MARINE PROPULSION OR STEERING
    • B63H21/00—Use of propulsion power plant or units on vessels
    • B63H21/175—Use of propulsion power plant or units on vessels the vessel being powered by land vehicle supported by vessel

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  • the object of the invention is an amphibious vehicle with a living compartment, which is towable by a land vehicle, preferably an amphibious caravan.
  • DE 2 238 786 Al A known solution is described in DE 2 238 786 Al, with an amphibious caravan having broadened buoyancy tanks to increase the stability of the floating caravan. This solution does not provide means to transport the towing vehicle with the caravan on the water.
  • DE 2 239 981 Al teaches a similar solution, with the same problem of the towing vehicle remaining. This means that the route of the trip on the water must be planned with the same place for embarking and disembarking, in order to return to the place where the towing land vehicle have been left behind.
  • a further disadvantage that the towing land vehicle is left behind unprotected, or it must be parked in a protected, but thus expensive parking place.
  • a large caravan and a towing car offers in many cases more comfort and also more flexibility, enabling the users to leave the bulky caravan behind on short one-day trips or when just doing the daily shopping.
  • the aim of the invention is to provide an amphibious vehicle that is capable of movement on land roads and on the water, and at the same time provides temporary living space for a family.
  • the invention should at the same time allow the free planning of the water route, and offer a solution to the problems mentioned above, i. e. it should be easy to handle and operate.
  • an amphibious vehicle with a living compartment, which is towable by a land vehicle, preferably an amphibious caravan.
  • the amphibious vehicle of the invention comprises a compartment that is capable to contain a land vehicle, preferably the land vehicle towing the amphibious vehicle.
  • the vehicle of the invention comprises propelling means, and the propelling means is driven by the engine of the towing land vehicle.
  • the vehicle is constructed to accommodate additional living space, preferably a tent.
  • the vehicle of the invention further comprises a ramp rotatable around a horizontal axis to facilitate the boarding ofthe land vehicle.
  • the vehicle further comprises side platforms rotatable around a horizontal axis close to the water level.
  • the platforms may be rotated around their axis to close them to the side ofthe amphibious vehicle.
  • the vehicle may comprise a sunbathing platform, placed on the top ofthe vehicle or at an other elevated position.
  • the compartment receiving the land vehicle is also capable of storing water recreational equipment. If the amphibious vehicle is propelled by the engine of the towing land vehicle, control of the engine is simpler if the vehicle is operable from the driver's seat of the land vehicle when the land vehicle has boarded. However, the transmission of the steering from the land vehicle may pose technical problems, so a remote controlled steering may prove more feasible.
  • the wheels are retractable into a watertight compartment when the vehicle is on the water.
  • the transmission from the engine of the land vehicle to the propelling means is a mechanical one. But it is also feasible that the transmission from the engine of the land vehicle to the propelling means is a hydraulic one.
  • Fig. 1 is a schematic cross section of the amphibious vehicle of the invention together with the towing land vehicle.
  • FIG. 1 shows the amphibious vehicle 1 of the invention, with the towing land vehicle 2 firstly in the towing position, secondly in the position for voyage on water.
  • the amphibious vehicle 1 is fitted with a land vehicle compartment 3, that is big enough to contain fully the towing land vehicle 1.
  • a land vehicle compartment 3 that is big enough to contain fully the towing land vehicle 1.
  • At the rear there is an upper deck 4 with a fixed construction, where the living comfort facilities of the amphibious vehicle 1 are installed.
  • the upper half of the sides may be extended, so together with the top there is an extendible upper part 5, providing extra living room for the users of the amphibious vehicle 1.
  • the extendible upper part 5 may have a tent-like construction as well. Windows 8 may be included in the sides ofthe tent or the extendible side walls. The extendible upper part 5 is retracted during transport on land.
  • the main dimensions of the amphibious vehicle 1 are defined partly by the land vehicle 2 to be included, partly by the constraints of land traffic.
  • the width may be 2,45 m, the length between 6 and 9 m, height 2,4 m. at the rear (or front), and 1,9 m in the front (or rear).
  • the height with fully extended extendible upper part 5 may reach 3,6 m. With full load, the draught may be 0,5 m.
  • the towing land vehicle 2 must be placed as low as possible, to enhance the stability ofthe amphibious vehicle 1.
  • the amphibious vehicle 1 is supported on land by four wheels 11 with independent suspension, which are retractable into watertight compartments (not shown) on the water.
  • the towing vehicle 2 rolls into the land vehicle compartment 3 on a ramp 6, this latter rotatable around a horizontal axis.
  • the whole unit than may be rolled into the water on the wheels 11, or - where applicable - the unit may be pulled into the water using an anchor and a winch (not shown).
  • the engine of the towing vehicle 2 may provide the necessary power to drive the propelling means of the vehicle, preferably propeller 10.
  • the transmission from the engine may take place with a mechanical transmission using a pair of rollers 7 under the driven wheels of the towing land vehicle 2, in a manner known itself.
  • a hydraulic transmission may be utilised as well.
  • the most natural solution to operate the amphibious vehicle 1 is sitting in the driver's seat of the towing land vehicle 2.
  • the steering may take place via the steered wheels, but a remote controlled steering system, e. g. an electrically actuated mechanism controlled by a joystick via a cable, is also possible.
  • the driver may look out from the land vehicle compartment 3 through the windows 9.
  • the invention provides an amphibious vehicle 1 that offers several advantages.
  • the amphibious vehicle 1 together with the towing land vehicle 2 constitutes a transport unit which is fit for transport (and stay) on land or water, with simple transformation and assembly, and at the same time allows for the free and unlimited selection of the route on land or water. At the same time transfer of luggage and other equipment is not necessary from one transport means to the other. Because the transport unit is propelled by the engine of the towing land vehicle 2, the cost of a second engine is saved. Considering that modern car engines are both economic and environment-friendly, these beneficial properties will apply on the water as well.

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Abstract

Véhicule amphibie (1) comportant un compartiment habitable (4). Il s'agit de préférence d'une caravane amphibie apte à être remorquée par un véhicule terrestre (2). Ce véhicule amphibie (1) comporte un compartiment (3) adapté pour contenir le véhicule terrestre, et de préférence le véhicule terrestre (2) utilisé pour remorquer le véhicule amphibie. On a également prévu que le véhicule amphibie (1) comporte des moyens de propulsion (10) mus par le moteur du véhicule remorqueur (2).
PCT/HU1996/000042 1995-07-28 1996-07-26 Caravane amphibie WO1997004973A1 (fr)

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AU66280/96A AU6628096A (en) 1995-07-28 1996-07-26 Amphibious caravan

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HU9502260A HUT74816A (en) 1995-07-28 1995-07-28 Amphibious caravan
HUP9502260 1995-07-28

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WO1999037493A1 (fr) * 1998-01-26 1999-07-29 Dolhay Balazs Caravane amphibie

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FR1311468A (fr) * 1961-11-27 1962-12-07 Véhicule de camping amphibie
US3599593A (en) * 1969-06-04 1971-08-17 Edward Nelles George Fleming Automobile ferry
AU8628675A (en) * 1975-04-10 1977-05-12 Wernicke A Folding caravan on boat with wheels
FR2443971A1 (fr) * 1978-12-11 1980-07-11 Vanderstichel Gerard Bateau de plaisance avec embarcation de vehicules
EP0085384A2 (fr) * 1982-01-29 1983-08-10 Carabo AG Bateau pliable avec une section de proue et une section de poupe
FR2645498A1 (fr) * 1989-04-11 1990-10-12 Courbez Andre Ensemble flottant habitable pour randonnees sur rivieres et canaux

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* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
FR1311468A (fr) * 1961-11-27 1962-12-07 Véhicule de camping amphibie
US3599593A (en) * 1969-06-04 1971-08-17 Edward Nelles George Fleming Automobile ferry
AU8628675A (en) * 1975-04-10 1977-05-12 Wernicke A Folding caravan on boat with wheels
FR2443971A1 (fr) * 1978-12-11 1980-07-11 Vanderstichel Gerard Bateau de plaisance avec embarcation de vehicules
EP0085384A2 (fr) * 1982-01-29 1983-08-10 Carabo AG Bateau pliable avec une section de proue et une section de poupe
FR2645498A1 (fr) * 1989-04-11 1990-10-12 Courbez Andre Ensemble flottant habitable pour randonnees sur rivieres et canaux

Cited By (2)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
WO1999037493A1 (fr) * 1998-01-26 1999-07-29 Dolhay Balazs Caravane amphibie
AU739424B2 (en) * 1998-01-26 2001-10-11 Balazs Dolhay Amphibious caravan

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