Leg assembly (10) for an amphibious vehicle comprises leg (11) and hydraulic ram (33) each pivotally mounted, above the waterline, externally to hull (17). The line of action of ram (33) is such that it is optimal (eg less than 30 DEG) with respect to the tangent to the arc of travel of leg (11) when it is lowered or raised. Leg (11) carries wheel (13) which may be swivelled for steering using hydraulic linear actuator (15). Assembly (10) is compact, light, yet capable of lifting the vehicle off the ground.


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    Title :

    A RETRACTABLE LEG ASSEMBLY FOR AMPHIBIOUS VEHICLE


    Additional title:

    EINZIEHBARE BEINANORDNUNG FÜR AMPHIBIENFAHRZEUG
    ENSEMBLE TIGE RETRACTABLE POUR VEHICULE AMPHIBIE


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    Publication date :

    2018-05-02


    Type of media :

    Patent


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English


    Classification :

    IPC:    B63C LAUNCHING, HAULING-OUT, OR DRY-DOCKING OF VESSELS , Zuwasserlassen, Trockenstellen, Docken oder Bergen von Schiffen / B60F VEHICLES FOR USE BOTH ON RAIL AND ON ROAD , Fahrzeuge für den Verkehr sowohl auf Schienen als auch auf Straßen



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