Bumper Backing

[2010FRC0957]

Can the bumpers have a 90 degree backing to connect two wood pieces if there is no wood behind on the corner? There is a bumper vertically mounted in the corner to satisfy the rules. Is this system legal? If not is there any suggestions to make a one piece bumper?

Nate

[GDC]

If the 90-degree backing is part of the BUMPER, then this would be prohibited per Rule <R07-O>, as there are hard parts of the BUMPER that extend into the corners.

If the 90-degree backing is part of the ROBOT, then there are no rules that prohibit this.