Thread: trailer hitch and bumpers
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Unread 30-01-2009, 15:40
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Re: trailer hitch and bumpers
This should be an easy trigonometry problem for someone to work on. Nearly every robot will have its Trailer Hitch mounted to a long, straight section since every corner must have 6"+ bumpers on both sides.

With a 7" wide Trailer Hitch mounted on a straight section with nearby 3.5" bumpers (backing + noodles), someone should be able to calculate the required distance from the Hitch to the nearest bumper to avoid tongue-bumper contact.

Let us know what you get for an answer.

Russ