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Another recent design was developed by [[Ebrahim Hemmatnia]] for his voyage around the world. This velomobile was called the Melanie.<ref>[http://en.ligfiets.net/news/4235/persbericht-7th-international-velomobile-seminar-2012.html Ad Infinitum amphibious bicycle]</ref><ref>[http://www.willpowered.nl/expeditie/ Ad Infinitum bicycle]</ref> |
Another recent design was developed by [[Ebrahim Hemmatnia]] for his voyage around the world. This velomobile was called the Melanie.<ref>[http://en.ligfiets.net/news/4235/persbericht-7th-international-velomobile-seminar-2012.html Ad Infinitum amphibious bicycle]</ref><ref>[http://www.willpowered.nl/expeditie/ Ad Infinitum bicycle]</ref> |
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* [http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-amphibious-bike The DIY Amphibious Bike Rides the Water] |
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Revision as of 16:18, 22 October 2015
An amphibious cycle is a human-powered vehicle capable of operation on both land and water. The design which has probably received the most coverage is Saidullah’s Bicycle.[1][2] The bike uses four rectangular air filled floats for buoyancy, and is propelled using two fan blades which have been attached to the spokes. Moraga’s Cyclo Amphibious [3] uses a simple tricycle frame to support three floaters which provide both the floatation and thrust. The wings on the powered wheels propel the vehicle in a similar way to a paddle wheel.
Another design is the SBK Engineering Shuttle-Bike. It consists of 2 inflatable floats with straps that allow the carrying of a bicycle with passenger. The ensemble, when deflated, fits in a backpack for carrying by the cyclist.[4]
Another amphibious vehicle, is that of seven engineering students at the University of Southampton.[5][6] The Amphibious Cycle combines a recumbent frame with separate floats, and is propelled using a paddle wheel. A speed test on water achieved an average speed of 1.12 m/s. The cyclist was able to transition the cycle both into and out of the water unassisted. This prototype has a real application in urban areas of flooding, as well as applications in the leisure industry.
An amphibious vehicle was created by five engineering students at Calvin College as a senior design project (May 2010). This vehicle improves upon previous designs by allowing smooth transition from water to land.[7]
Another recent design was developed by Ebrahim Hemmatnia for his voyage around the world. This velomobile was called the Melanie.[8][9]
References
- ^ Shourie, D. (2006) Grassroots inventions The Tribune, Chandigarh, India. 17 February 2006.
- ^ This has been featured on both the Discovery Channel and BBC News
- ^ Moraga, E.O. (1969) 21 September 1971 Cyclo Amphibious US Patent 3,606,856.
- ^ SBK Engineering Shuttle-bike
- ^ Anthony Chesshire, David Edwards, Simon Halford, Joanna Hutchinson, Jack Marriott, Andrew Webster & Simon Wiles (2008) Design Build and Test an Amphibious Cycle School of Engineering Sciences, University of Southampton.
- ^ featured in the Southern Daily Echo (5 June 2008) and The Daily Telegraph (6 June 2008)
- ^ Calvin College amphibious vehicle
- ^ Ad Infinitum amphibious bicycle
- ^ Ad Infinitum bicycle