[Nadav Zingerman]

I would like to propose another hypothetical: A team's kicking mechanism uses a winch to pull back an arm connected to a torsion spring. To fire, the winch motor is mechanically disconnected (with a dog gear or the like), and the wire allowed to unwind freely. A mechanical stopping device prevents the arm from extending past bumper perimeter. The winch motor does not allow for backdrive.

In this case, the winch must be at least partially winded to fit in the box, but it may do so without power, and it is thus self-supporting. Would this be considered safe for inspection if it was only winded enough to fit in the box? What kind of safety devices should be used with this design, if the intention is to pre-load it before a match?