GEARS, DRIVES & MOTORS
PRODUCTIV’S RAPID RESPONSE BRINGS CYCLOPIC CENTRELESS
WHEEL DRIVE SYSTEM TO ADVANCED ENGINEERING 2019
A novel centreless wheel drive system
with multiple potential applications was
showcased at the Advanced Engineering
event in Birmingham 30-31 October,
assisted by Coventry-based venture
engineering specialist Productiv.
Productiv has created a working prototype
of Cyclopic’s revolutionary patented Wheal
system, which combines drive, steering,
braking and operating height adjustment in
a single unit.
The ground-breaking prototype was
showcased at the entrance of the National
Exhibition Centre and was well received by
thousands of visitors the show attracted.
Each Wheal is fitted with its own separate
drive system, giving complete 360-degree
manoeuvrability – allowing for easy parallel
parking, and so creating a ready solution for
urban zone parking. In combination with
road reading technology, the Wheal also
delivers a unique vehicle levelling capability
with no need for additional fluid power
systems for levelling.
In just 13 weeks, Productiv created a
complete working aluminium prototype
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for the show, from the Cyclopic team’s
own prototype, as well as optimising the
electronics and control software.
Alan Rallings, Director of Cyclopic,
commented: “Uniquely combining
operating vehicle height, drive, steering
and braking in a single unit, the Wheal has
multiple applications, not least in electric
vehicles and other mobility solutions. The
Productiv team did an exceptional job in
creating a completely operational model
with full control system, in such a short
period, once we knew we were given
the opportunity to showcase the Wheal
at the Advanced Engineering event. We
anticipate strong interest from many
sectors given the flexibility and capability
of the Wheal.”
Matt Hardwick of Productiv added: “This
was a genuine challenge which showcases
the unique capabilities of Productiv in
having design, prototyping and systems
engineering all under one roof. The Wheal
is a highly novel design which is versatile
enough to be used in both on-road
applications, such as delivery vehicles, and
other applications such as caravans/trailers.”
Cyclopic Ltd would welcome any interest
from any company or individual that would
like to invest / sponsor the next stage of
prototyping the Wheal
For more information on Productiv,
visit www.productiv.co.uk.
Further details on the Wheal can be
found at www.cyclopic.co.uk.
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