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[[File:Amfibiefiets Amphibious bicycle.jpg|thumb|right|Amphibious bike 'Cyclomer', Paris, 1932]] |
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An '''amphibious cycle''' is a [[human-powered vehicle]] capable of [[Amphibious vehicle|operation on both land and water]]. The design which has probably received the most coverage is ''Saidullah’s Bicycle''.<ref>Shourie, D. (2006) Grassroots inventions ''The Tribune'', Chandigarh, India. 17 February 2006.</ref><ref>This has been featured on both the [[Discovery Channel]] and [[BBC News]]</ref> The bike uses four rectangular [[Float (nautical)|air filled floats]] for buoyancy, and is propelled using two fan blades which have been attached to the spokes. ''Moraga’s Cyclo Amphibious'' <ref>Moraga, E.O. (1969) 21 September 1971 ''Cyclo Amphibious'' US Patent 3,606,856.</ref> uses a simple tricycle frame to support three floaters which provide both the |
An '''amphibious cycle''' is a [[human-powered vehicle]] capable of [[Amphibious vehicle|operation on both land and water]]. The design which has probably received the most coverage is ''Saidullah’s Bicycle''.<ref>Shourie, D. (2006) Grassroots inventions ''The Tribune'', Chandigarh, India. 17 February 2006.</ref><ref>This has been featured on both the [[Discovery Channel]] and [[BBC News]]</ref> The bike uses four rectangular [[Float (nautical)|air filled floats]] for buoyancy, and is propelled using two fan blades which have been attached to the spokes. ''Moraga’s Cyclo Amphibious'' <ref>Moraga, E.O. (1969) 21 September 1971 ''Cyclo Amphibious'' US Patent 3,606,856.</ref> uses a simple tricycle frame to support three floaters which provide both the flotation and thrust. The wings on the powered wheels propel the vehicle in a similar way to a [[paddle wheel]]. |
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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.<ref>[http://www.gizmag.com/go/2505/ SBK Engineering Shuttle-bike]</ref> |
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.<ref>[http://www.gizmag.com/go/2505/ SBK Engineering Shuttle-bike]</ref> |
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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 flotation 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 Archived 25 May 2012 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Ad Infinitum amphibious bicycle
- ^ Ad Infinitum bicycle