Semi-submersible apparatus allowing observation, photography and/or shooting of films of underwater flora and fauna relatively close to the surface, and constituting a new form of moving about (walking) over and under the water

摘要

Apparatus making it possible to move about, by choice, over or under the water. The invention relates to a semi-submersible apparatus allowing observation, photography and/or shooting of films of underwater flora and fauna relatively close to the surface, and furthermore constituting a new and original form of moving about (walking) over or under the water. It is particularly intended for the enthusiast and for the tourist who savours the delights of the sea and of lakes. It consists of a gondola (pod) or cockpit 3 connected to two floats 1 which are separate, but whose stable and constant separation serves in part as a "support" for an engine 4 which transfers its power to a propeller. The relationship between the cockpit and the floats is controlled by means of mechanical arms 2 whose role will be to pivot the cockpit on either side of these floats. This action will therefore make it possible for the cockpit either to surface or to submerge, and consequently to move over or under the water, thereby offering all the advantages and benefits of this combined (mixed) possibility of movement. IMAGE