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ewyllie59

05-01-2009 22:53

Trailer Hitch

Can any perimeter edge of the robot be used for the trailer hitch?

JamesByrne

06-01-2009 01:05

Re: Trailer Hitch

yes it can. The rule just states that it needs to be one the outside if i remember correctly. I do not have an exact rule number I will look it up when i get home.

Hami	17-01-2009 20:23

Re: Trailer Hitch

Now something that came up in a discussion. Does the trailer hitch count in the 28 x 38 dimentions?

EricH

17-01-2009 20:36

Re: Trailer Hitch

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hami (Post 802758)

Now something that came up in a discussion. Does the trailer hitch count in the 28 x 38 dimentions?

No. See the Updates. However, it counts against the uncovered area of the Bumper Perimeter.

germanystudent

17-01-2009 20:40

Re: Trailer Hitch

quick tidbit... we had some engineers come in from bayshore systems... and they said that it would add friction and weight by lowering the trailer hitch to the minimum height that it is allowed

Hami	17-01-2009 21:36

Re: Trailer Hitch

Thanks much. I figured so but wanted to make sure.

jgraber

17-01-2009 23:05

Re: Trailer Hitch

Quote:

Originally Posted by germanystudent (Post 802772)

quick tidbit... we had some engineers come in from bayshore systems... and they said that it would add friction and weight by lowering the trailer hitch to the minimum height that it is allowed

While I agree with this prediction, I don't understand how it is actionable for FRC2009, given the rules:

Quote:

The horizontal center line of the Trailer Hitch must be 2-13/16 inches above the floor.

govvijay

24-01-2009 14:44

Re: Trailer Hitch

Any idea how to make a bracket for a trailer hitch?

EricH

24-01-2009 15:00

Re: Trailer Hitch

Let's see...

Have your frame be at the right height
Use a piece of aluminum angle
Put a plate vertically on the bumper perimeter to put the hitch at the right height

Or you could always get creative.

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