Vertical bar interaction

[Madison]

So -- I didn't immediately see anything regarding interaction with the vertical bars that support the horizontal "hanging" bar. Is there some rule in place that governs how or if we can use this bar? Can someone point me to it?

Thanks.

[Joe Matt]

I think that you can do whatever you want to the sides. There are no rules against climbing that, but in order to be hanging, it must be attached to the top bar, and that bar only.

[Travis Hoffman]

Originally Posted by M. Krass

So -- I didn't immediately see anything regarding interaction with the vertical bars that support the horizontal "hanging" bar. Is there some rule in place that governs how or if we can use this bar? Can someone point me to it?

Thanks.

It appears that intentional contact with the vertical supports is prohibited. Please refer to the Tournament Rules, Section 7.6:

<T04> Robots may not intentionally:

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Detach Parts (no connection at all to a robot);

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Damage another robot;

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Tip over another robot;

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Attach themselves to the vertical supports of the pull-up bar system;

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Attach themselves to the railings/walls of any field

[Evil_Warlord_42]

If one doesn't attach to said bar, but leans against it, is that legal?

~Chris
Self-Proclaimed Evil Warlord of Team 422

[Jeff Waegelin]

Originally Posted by Evil_Warlord_42

If one doesn't attach to said bar, but leans against it, is that legal?

~Chris
Self-Proclaimed Evil Warlord of Team 422

I'd be inclined to say, yes, it's legal, but no, you wouldn't get points for hanging, if you're supported by the bar.

[ateene]

If you follow Dean's guidelines for interperting the rules, then based on the definition of attach, "To fasten, secure, or join" or "To connect as an adjunct or associated condition or part", then leaning against the bar would be allowed.

Andres