pic: Robot Bumpers

[jgraber]

Originally Posted by dlavery

and submit a particular, specific question to the FRC Q&A forums. Get your real answers there.

Except that specific examples are discouraged at Q&A, they want only rules clarification rather than pre-inspection.
I'm exploring theoretical ways to use the bumper frame as 18 lbs of robot frame stiffener. There is no limit on how far inside the robot perimeter that the bumper side of the interlocking brackets can protrude, right? Only a 1" limit on how far outside the robot perimeter for bumper hard parts.
So a 28x38 piece of plywood the shape of the robot frame, with holes for wheels, etc, with bumper plywood mounted to the edges, is all considered bumper mounting hw, and as long the whole thing with foam and fabric and bolts weighs less than 18 lbs, its legal, and could be used to stiffen the frame of the robot. Sound good? To remove the bumpers, pull all the bolts, drop the bumper floor, and lift/drive the robot out of it. Has anyone weighed a 28x38" full perimeter bumper yet, to see how generous 18lbs is?