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Re: Springs?? (10 lbs. at 22 ft/s)
I don't believe the inherent danger is from the ball.
It is from the "cocked" mechanism.
If this mechanism is ready to shoot the ball...the mechanism, if tripped accidently, will impart the same force to whatever object or human body part is in it's way.
Stored energy of any form can be quite a pain to deal with... no pun intended.
Here is the rule that I think is relevant to this discussion:
(R01) ….. Teams must very careful when incorporating springs or other items to store energy on their ROBOT by means of part or material deformation. A ROBOT may be rejected at inspection, if, in the judgement of the inspector, such items are unsafe.
This gives the inspector considerable latitude in deciding the safety of the ROBOT.
Good luck to eveyone...
Hi Stu!!!
When you control the ball...you control the game.... PELE
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