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Re: 2337 hung-2959 suspended

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Originally Posted by BJC View Post
I have a question regarding 2337s redirection method. When they hang the balls that come off the return chute go under their hanging bar. I thought that that bar would determine the robots frame perimeter. If it does aren't the balls intruding into the robot more then 3"? I really want to be wrong, so can someone explain this to me? and just to clarify I don't have any problem with what you are doing, I'm just curious
The PENALTY is defined in <G46> which references <R19>:
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<R19> ROBOTS must be designed so that in normal operation BALLS cannot extend more than 3 inches inside
a) the FRAME PERIMETER below the level of the BUMPER ZONE (see Figure 8-5),
b) a MECHANISM or feature designed or used to deflect BALLS in a controlled manner that is above the level of the BUMPER ZONE.
Part b applies. (Part a applies only below the BUMPER ZONE)

MECHANISM is defined:
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MECHANISM – A COTS or custom assembly of COMPONENTS that provide specific functionality on the ROBOT. A MECHANISM can be disassembled (and then reassembled) into individual COMPONENTS without damage to the parts.
The deflector is a MECHANISM. The hanger is another MECHANISM, one which is not designed to deflect balls.
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