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The Tilt-A-Whirl is a flat ride commonly found at amusement parks and fairgrounds.
History
In 1926, the Herbert W. Sellner of Sellner Manufacturing filed a patent application for the Tilt-A-Whirl. The first installation was built a year later.[1]
In 2011, Sellner Manufacturing's assets were sold to Larson International, which still produces Tilt-A-Whirls today.
Design
Tilt-A-Whirls contain hooded vehicles, which rotate on a circular rail. At the front of each gondola can be found a cylinder, which serves as the axis of rotation.
The Tilt-A-Whirl platform is not level, resulting in a constant "tilt," where the name comes from. This causes the vehicle to spin as it rapidly changes angle.
Examples
- Tilt-A-Whirl, manufactured by Sellner Manufacturing
- Tilt-A-Whirl, manufactured by Larson International