Whip

Blackpool Pleasure Beach Whip vehicles

The Whip is an amusement ride containing a rotating center drive, and free-pivoting gondolas, resulting in the vehicle swinging outwards during each rotation.

History

The Whip was originally produced by William F. Mangels, and patented in 1914.[1]

Design

Each gondola consists of 4 freely rotating wheels, connected to a motor-powered drive-cable. As the ride rotates, each gondola swings outwards, providing a lateral "whip" sensation, where the ride gets its name from. [2]

Some smaller, "kiddie whips" were produced, specifically designed for children. Some feature circular platforms, instead of the ovular ones found on the larger models.

Example of a kiddy whip, (Rye Playland)

References

  1. ↑ "The Whip". Heritage Park. https://heritagepark.ca/exhibits/the-whip/. 
  2. ↑ "Cable tow whip ride with inside curves". https://patents.google.com/patent/US7685944B2/en. 
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