Patent ID: 7351124
Filing Date: 2008-04-01
Classification: B60F,B63H

Abstract:
1. A water-tight compartment for containing a penetration point on the hull of an amphibious vehicle, comprising: a bottom panel comprising the hull of the amphibious vehicle; a forward panel of the box comprising a forward bulkhead of the amphibious vehicle; a rearward panel of the box comprising a rearward bulkhead of the amphibious vehicle; two lateral panels; and a top panel; wherein the panels are joined together in a water-tight manner and wherein there is a water-tight penetration point for a drive shaft in at least one of the panels; wherein there is a first opening, the first opening being in the forward panel, the first opening being for entry of an engine drive shaft into the compartment, such that the engine drive shaft penetrates the first opening in a rotatable, water-tight manner; and further wherein there is a second opening, the second opening being in at least one of the forward panel and rearward panel, the second opening being for exit of an axle drive shaft leading to a front or rear axle of the amphibious vehicle, wherein the axle drive shaft penetrates the second opening in a rotatable, water-tight manner.