'Other' Constructional and Allied Systems Info & Downloads
Auto-Cycle
Structal-Auto
Auto-Cycle was an unusual set with special parts to mainly make bicycle models although other models were possible. It was made in France from around 1920-1930
Structal-Auto appears to use some of the same parts as Auto-Cycle. It was also made in France in the 1920s.
Auto-Cycle
Manufacturer / Distributor
Fontaine, Rigot et Cie, Paris, France
Info from the Metal Constructional Systems Database for AUTO-CYCLE (Ref:A-C)
Mainly Rods/Tubes and Road vehicles(see comment *1)
France
known in 1920 to early 1930s
Aluminium (Alloy)
3x.6
eyelet
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100 (more than)
Variable
3.1 (see comment *2)
3.5 (see comment *3)
3.0 (Screwed Rods or Bolts are used as axles.)
Nuts: hexagonal
Bolts: See comment *4
Brass with a Brass finish
5.0
---(see comment *5)
Comments
Many special parts for (motor)cycles, 'planes, car, but other models including a Crane. *1 Road Vehicles+Aerospace. *2 In various parts. *3 3.0 in 25mm Pulley. *4*5 Hex Bolt may exist but only Nuts/Screwed Rods listed.
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Pages from the 'Other Systems Newsletter' which contain information on this system are shown below. They can also be downloaded to your computer if desired here
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Below there are various manuals/leafets which can be downloaded by clicking on the appropriate image.
The Auto-Cycle manual
(Added 18/10/2018)
The Auto-Cycle supplementary manual
(Added 18/10/2018)
A variety of Auto-Cycle instructions and leaflets
(Added 25/10/2021)
Photos of an Auto-Cycle set
(Added 25/10/2021)
The Auto-Cycle patent
(Added 25/10/2021)
Structal-Auto
Manufacturer / Distributor
Unknown Manufacturer
Info from the Metal Constructional Systems Database for STRUCTAL-AUTO (Ref:S-A)
Mainly Rods/Tubes and See comment *1
France
1920s
Aluminium (Alloy)
3X.6 (probably)
eyelet
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Variable
Nuts:
Bolts:
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Comments
Parts probably as AUTO-CYCLE but fewer. Some different models. *1 Road Vehicles plus Aerospace.
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There are currently no manuals, leaflets or photos etc. of Structal Auto available for downloading. If you can supply any, please get in contact with me.