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Originally Posted by arizonafoxx
Here is the definition of contiguous from:
http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/contiguous
1
: being in actual contact : touching along a boundary or at a point
2
of angles : adjacent 2
3
: next or near in time or sequence
4
: touching or connected throughout in an unbroken sequence <contiguous row houses>
Could we use definition 3 to solve this whole problem. "Next or near" would solve all the problems of not touching when taking cross sections and "in time or sequence" would help with the deployment process as a whole. If the appendage moves all parts touching or not in the same sequence it would be considered contiguous. It seems to me if we have this definition on hand as proof at competition no inspector or head ref would be able to rule against us.
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#3 def is more related to temporal considerations with a touch of motion implied. There is a concept of "contiguous motion" that might be applied.
#4 is more related to the connecting physicality of objects assembled together.
-RRLedford