R06 Questions

[GaryVoshol]

The axis of rotation for the wheel is through the hub - the wheel rotates around the hub and axle. The axle going through the wheel can point north, south, east or west, or any spot in between the cardinal directions. The axle cannot point at an up or down angle.

[SamM]

But does anyone know if using this method to raise and lower a wheel(s) would be legal? I can't find any discussion of this on here or on the Q&A forums.

[EricH]

Originally Posted by SamM

But does anyone know if using this method to raise and lower a wheel(s) would be legal? I can't find any discussion of this on here or on the Q&A forums.

It isn't on Q&A. However, putting any angle (with respect to the horizontal plane known as the floor) on the axle changes the orientation of the axis of rotation with respect to the floor. Under <R06>, your axis of rotation (axle) must be parallel to the floor. Therefore, you would be in violation of <R06>.

If you went straight up and down, without changing the axle's angle to the floor, you would most likely not be in violation of <R06>. (Though Q&A should be asked to confirm this.)