CT Technocrats make a SKADS Leaning Bike
The vibrant and innovative minds at CT Group of Institutions added yet another feather to their cap by making a SKADS Leaning Bike taking the idea from a Chinese toy.The bike is based upon the concept of vehicular stability. The major benefit of the bike is its self stabilization while taking a turn even on high speed preventing skidding and roll over. The team of students from Diploma in Mechanical Engineering comprising of Daljit Singh, Kamaljit Singh, Atma Singh, Sehajdeep Singh and Sarwan Singh beamed with joy after the successful completion of their model. The students thanked their project in charge Mr. Jaspal Singh Basra for guiding and helping them throughout. The students also appreciated the support and encouragement provided by their Institution.
It was a moment of pride for the CT technocrats who earned recognition for this model at Innotech-2011 a contest of working models, testing the scientific innovation and creativity of students, organized jointly by Punjab Technical University (PTU) and Pushpa Gujral Science City (PGSC), Kapurthala. In this competition more than 60 engineering colleges and institutes from all over Punjab participated and over 70 projects were registered for competing. The competition was divided into three major categories- engineering, polytechnic and postgraduate level.
The engine used is a four stroke engine of 150cc and with 12BHP. The fuel tank capacity of the bike is about 15 litres. Tubular type of chersey and frame are used along with a rear wheel chain drive. The leaning bike is a combination of a car and bike giving a mileage of 45-50 kmph.
The main advantages of the bike are that the front wheel of the bike leans in the direction of turn. Even at high speed it turns easily without skidding thus making it of a great use to the handicapped persons. The estimated project cost of the bike is about fifty thousand.
After learning about the benefits of the Chinese toy, the students discussed about its making it for commercial use. Thereafter a drawing of the particular dimensions and later a model of front suspension was made. Further, the students calculated the power to run vehicle. The model is different from other vehicles because it has two front wheels and a single rear wheel.
S. Charanjit Singh Channi, Chairman, CT Group was elated at the achievement of students. He emphasized that competition combined with strong demand is a major driver of innovation and it is delightful to see its realization and application by our own students.
Mr. Manbir Singh, Managing Director was overwhelmed and expressed his content over the success of the students. He further added that students get inspired when they get recognition for their efforts.
Mr. Sunil Rattu, Principal, CT Polytechnic College, lauded the efforts and the zeal with which the team worked. He further added that the students had put in sincere efforts to make the project such a spectacular success.
