Bumpers, Ramps, and Numbers

[FRC1276]

Is it permissible for teams to display their numbers on their bumpers, provided they meet the conditions set forth in <R14>?

Is it still permissible if a bumper that displays the number is covered by a robot lifting device at the end of the match?

[GDC]

If the numbers are applied to the cloth of the bumbers with ink or dye, they would still be considered Standard Bumpers. If addition material is added to the bumpers in order to display the number, they would no long be considered Standard Bumpers but would instead be considered custom bumpers.

<R14> must be met at all times. If a robot lifting device is designed such that one or more of the team numbers are no longer visible when it is deployed, this would not be meet the requirements of Rule <R14>. If another instance of the number became visible on that same side of the robot after deployment, this would be in compliance with Rule <R14>.