Patent ID: 9630465
Date: 2017-04-25
CPC Classifications: B60F,B62D,B63C,B63H

Claim:
1. A tracked, amphibious vehicle, comprising: a) at least two, spaced, elongated pontoons disposed generally parallel to one another in left and right positions; b) a platform structure supported by and structurally connecting the pontoons, the platform structure including a transom, a lowermost generally horizontally extending panel above a free clearance area under a bottom panel and between the pontoons through which terrain and debris can pass; c) a hydraulic drive system that propels the vehicle, said drive system including left and right hydraulic motors mounted on the pontoons, the left motor mounted on the left pontoon, the right motor mounted on the right pontoon; d) at least one series of longitudinally spaced bogie wheels for supporting said vehicle mounted along a bottom of each of said pontoons; e) a continuous, endless belt encircling each pontoon and engaging the bogie wheels; f) ground-engaging cleats assembled on the outer surface of each belt and covering the pontoon bottom for providing traction to the vehicle; g) wherein each of the hydraulic motors interfaces with the endless belts; and h) a supplemental, marine drive assembly that includes: