Bumper zone height

[slijin]

Originally Posted by Duke461

Did FIRST make a mistake/typo in this picture? The two gaps labeled 10 inches are clearly not of identical lengths ( i even measured to make sure ). I understand why the "not ok" on the left is not ok, but, given the current numbers, i do not understand why the "ok" on the right is ok.

Originally Posted by Vermeulen

I would interpret this as saying that for a bumper to be supported, the gap between the bumpers and the frame must be 1/4 in. or less. The right picture would then be OK because the bumper is supported over that length.

Not really - that interpretation makes the 7"x7" intrusion illegal.

Although not phrased particularly well, what [R33] is really saying is that any intrusion into your bot cannot exceed both 1/4" of depth and 8" of width. In other words, it's an either/or thing - if you're exceeding 1/4" of depth, you can't exceed 8" of width and vice versa.