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itsme

09-02-2008 10:21

Gas springs legality

I read the following rule:

Quote:

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For the purposes of the FIRST competition, closed-loop pneumatic (gas) shocks are not
considered pneumatic devices, and are permitted additions to the ROBOT.

Does this say that I'm allowed to use gas springs such as those on 5 door cars (on the fifth door) that helps lift the baggage?

Please answer as soon as possible.

Thanks in advanced,
Team 2217

MrForbes

09-02-2008 10:42

Re: Gas springs legality

Yes, it means you are allowed to use those type gas springs as used on cars.

itsme

09-02-2008 10:44

Re: Gas springs legality

Thanks for the fast help!!!:)

feliks_rosenber

09-02-2008 11:17

Re: Gas springs legality

Looks like team 2217's problems are solved.
:)

KTorak

09-02-2008 12:17

Re: Gas springs legality

I'm probably wrong, but aren't their special shipping rules for shipping gas springs?

GaryVoshol

09-02-2008 20:39

Re: Gas springs legality

Quote:

Originally Posted by KTorak (Post 695137)

I'm probably wrong, but aren't their special shipping rules for shipping gas springs?

Not in FIRST shipping rules.

Dan Petrovic

09-02-2008 20:55

Re: Gas springs legality

Quote:

Originally Posted by KTorak (Post 695137)

I'm probably wrong, but aren't their special shipping rules for shipping gas springs?

Quote:

Originally Posted by GaryVoshol (Post 695454)

Not in FIRST shipping rules.

There may not be rules against them, but you might want to remove the gas spring for shipping purposes anyway.

GUI	09-02-2008 21:21

Re: Gas springs legality

Last year we used one on the arm and one to open our ramp, and we didn't have any problems. We took them off the bot and put them in the crate seperately for shipping. As long as you remember that gas springs cannot be shipped vai airplane, and you are careful about packing them so they won't be dented or punctured, you'll be fine.

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