Cat5 Bumper Mounts

[HumblePie]

Last year, FRC Team 3489 (Category 5) used a quick change bumper system at the Orlando Regional. We had a few inquiries about it, so I thought I'd share. Pictured is a revised system which should be easier to assemble than last year's. The clips are made from the kit channel, and welded together (epoxy might work, also). They nest nicely over an 80/20 quickframe attached to the top surface of our nanotubes. Drilling a 1/4 hole through the quickframe allows a 1-1/2" long PIP pin (aka Ball Lock Pin, McMaster Carr has them) to hold the bumper securely. Screwing the clips to the bumper backing in place makes sure everything is lined up correctly (this was an issue for us). We screwed 2 sections of bumper backing together at a 90 degree angle to provide additional security and allows for a clean, rounded corner when the noodles are installed.

Would like to hear your feedback.