A retractable land propulsion assembly for an amphibian including a retraction linkage movable between a protracted position and a retracted position, an actuator for moving the retraction linkage between the protracted position and retracted position, and at least one wheel and/or track drive. When the retraction linkage is protracted then the retraction linkage supports and/or holds the at least one wheel and/or track drive in a ground engaging position for use on land. The retraction linkage comprises at least one component or part or portion thereof that passes through an overcentre position on protraction to prevent forces received in use via the at least one wheel and/or track drive from acting to retract the retraction linkage.


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    Title :

    Retractable Wheel Assembly for an Amphibian


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    Publication date :

    2017-03-09


    Type of media :

    Patent


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English


    Classification :

    IPC:    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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