86 Jephcott Micro Project (1987)
Jephcott Micro Project (1987) Engine 350cc 12hp
Micro Car Trike Project - any further information appreciate
The Jephcott Micro is a single seat, enclosed Micro car, this prototype from 1987 was an evolutionary extension of the Tilting Trike of 1980. This trike was more like a production vehicle, and, further, had its pedal-controlled tilt replaced by a n hydraulic controller. This one is 8'5" and has a 350cc 12hp engine, and has a maximum tilt of 25 degrees. Designed and patented by its inventor Edmund F. Jephcott and described as a narrow enclosed motor vehicle has a chassis supported by road-running wheels and a body structure for at least one person mounted so as to be inclinable relative to the median plane of the vehicle and at least a part of the chassis structure, inclination being controlled by driver-operated pedals mounted to the inclinable section of the vehicle and so connected that depression of either pedal causes the vehicle body to tilt towards the same side of the median plane of the vehicle as the depressed pedal.
The vehicle is designed to tilt when in motion for extra stability.
How the pendulum controls the body tilt.
1) In straight line driving the pendulum remains vertical
2) In a right turn the pendulum swings left under centrifugal force, operating the hydraulic spool valve to extend the left cylinder
3) In steady state cornering the pendulum swings in line with the axis of the body and locks the cylinder in position
4) Steering out of a right hand turn causes the pendulum to swing to the right reversing the hydraulic flow
Diolch am 94,977,645 o olygfeydd anhygoel, mae pob un yn cael ei werthfawrogi'n fawr.
Thanks for 94,977,645 amazing views, every one is greatly appreciated
Shot 10.06.2022, at the Atwell Wilson Car Museum, Calne, Wiltshire REF 160-086
86 Jephcott Micro Project (1987)
Jephcott Micro Project (1987) Engine 350cc 12hp
Micro Car Trike Project - any further information appreciate
The Jephcott Micro is a single seat, enclosed Micro car, this prototype from 1987 was an evolutionary extension of the Tilting Trike of 1980. This trike was more like a production vehicle, and, further, had its pedal-controlled tilt replaced by a n hydraulic controller. This one is 8'5" and has a 350cc 12hp engine, and has a maximum tilt of 25 degrees. Designed and patented by its inventor Edmund F. Jephcott and described as a narrow enclosed motor vehicle has a chassis supported by road-running wheels and a body structure for at least one person mounted so as to be inclinable relative to the median plane of the vehicle and at least a part of the chassis structure, inclination being controlled by driver-operated pedals mounted to the inclinable section of the vehicle and so connected that depression of either pedal causes the vehicle body to tilt towards the same side of the median plane of the vehicle as the depressed pedal.
The vehicle is designed to tilt when in motion for extra stability.
How the pendulum controls the body tilt.
1) In straight line driving the pendulum remains vertical
2) In a right turn the pendulum swings left under centrifugal force, operating the hydraulic spool valve to extend the left cylinder
3) In steady state cornering the pendulum swings in line with the axis of the body and locks the cylinder in position
4) Steering out of a right hand turn causes the pendulum to swing to the right reversing the hydraulic flow
Diolch am 94,977,645 o olygfeydd anhygoel, mae pob un yn cael ei werthfawrogi'n fawr.
Thanks for 94,977,645 amazing views, every one is greatly appreciated
Shot 10.06.2022, at the Atwell Wilson Car Museum, Calne, Wiltshire REF 160-086