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punjabiblood

20-01-2009 20:34

Trailer Hitch

how do we create the trailer hitch?

We have the pole part cut.

Thanks guys <3

EricH

20-01-2009 20:38

Re: Trailer Hitch

Quote:

Originally Posted by punjabiblood (Post 804787)

how do we create the trailer hitch?

We have the pole part cut.

Thanks guys <3

According to <R18>, drawing "GE-09040" has the details. <R18> governs the placement and mounting.

gorrilla

20-01-2009 21:10

Re: Trailer Hitch

if your kit chassis is like mine(i hope)

there should be 2 lines all the way accross the c-channel,

the bottom one is the 2 13/16th mark if you have the rover wheels mounted through the holes in the chassis and not in above or below....

zrop	23-01-2009 22:24

Re: Trailer Hitch

Ok I have a question... and it's kinda relevant here:

Is the trailer hitch on your bot included in your total dimensions??

Vikesrock

23-01-2009 22:34

Re: Trailer Hitch

Quote:

Originally Posted by zrop (Post 806883)

Ok I have a question... and it's kinda relevant here:

Is the trailer hitch on your bot included in your total dimensions??

This information is clearly covered in the latest version of the Robot section (Chapter 8) of the FRC Competition manual.

Make sure to keep track of Team Updates throughout the season. When you see an update that changes a rule in a section of the manual you should download a new copy of the section and print a new copy of relevant pages if you keep a printed copy of the manual in your shop.

jblay

23-01-2009 22:36

Re: Trailer Hitch

is there going to be a trailer hitch with each trailer at the competition or will we need to bring our own?

EricH

23-01-2009 22:38

Re: Trailer Hitch

Quote:

Originally Posted by jblay (Post 806890)

is there going to be a trailer hitch with each trailer at the competition or will we need to bring our own?

See Vikesrock's answer.

Or Section 8.3.2, <R18>.

zrop	24-01-2009 09:43

Re: Trailer Hitch

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vikesrock (Post 806889)

I've read that, and it says nothing about the hitch having to fit in the 28 X 38 dimensions. Is this true?

MrForbes

24-01-2009 09:47

Re: Trailer Hitch

<R11> says the hitch does NOT have to fit in the 28 x 38" dimension

zrop	26-01-2009 00:03

Re: Trailer Hitch

Quote:

Originally Posted by squirrel (Post 807022)

<R11> says the hitch does NOT have to fit in the 28 x 38" dimension

Alright, thanks alot. =)

Jared Russell

26-01-2009 09:13

Re: Trailer Hitch

To build on this, a logical extension is that making the hitch easily removable will probably be convenient in order to get your robot inspected.

GaryVoshol

26-01-2009 17:53

Re: Trailer Hitch

Quote:

Originally Posted by Abwehr (Post 808188)

To build on this, a logical extension is that making the hitch easily removable will probably be ~~convenient~~ necessary in order to get your robot inspected.

Fixed your post

joeweber

26-01-2009 20:19

Re: Trailer Hitch

More questions about the trailer hitch- I assembles a hitch like the one for the competition trailer (which is different than the team built trailer) and found that the small .615 dia. Hitch pin fits into a 1 inch x 1 inch square tube. There is only about 1 3/8 inch from the pin to the edge of the square tube. Will this limit the amount of turn that the trailer can make and if the aluminum hits the trailer hitch assembly (although it barley fits inside maybe if perfectly centered) will this be a violation of <R18> E..

We want to turn as sharp as possible so we can pin wheel around the trailer for defense.

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