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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 28, 2005
Filed:
Feb. 03, 2004
Mathew Roger Pease, Llanelli, GB;
Mathew Roger Pease, Llanelli, GB;
Gibbs Technologies Limited, , GB;
Abstract
Amphibious vehicle (, FIG.) has at least one rear wheel archwith recessopening at mouthin arch rear surface. 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 (, FIG.) may extend around the front of the recess to discourage spray from recirculating into the wheel arch; while the rear edge (, FIG.) of archmay curve smoothly from the recess to the outer bodywork. The vehicle may be a planing vehicle with retractable wheels.