VEX V5 Structure Flashcard

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Parts used to construct the chassis, levers, and sub systems.

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Structure Parts

Front

An "L" shaped structure typically used for structural framing and a part used to form the "skeleton" of the robot. Ideal for attaching and supporting towers.

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Angle structure

Front

Can be used to support and connect other structural components to stiffen a chassis, can be mounted flush to a piece of aluminum structural metal to reinforce its square holes, can provide a flat surface on a chassis to mount components like the brain, radio, and battery.

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Flat Plates

Front

A flexible structure part used to form the "skeleton" of the robot or specialized applications. Similar to the flat plates, but have more flexibility.

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Flat Bar

Front

A piece used to strengthen an angled joint. Pictured are angle, L and plus type.

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Gusset

Front

Framework and working parts of an automobile or robot; framework to which components are attached.

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Chassis

Front

A commonly used type of bearing in the VEX system with three holes in a row, allowing an axle to spin freely through the center hole.

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Flat Bearing

Front

A piece that is used to hold a moving piece (such as an axle to spin freely) in place relative to the rest of the system.

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Pillow Block Bearing

Front

Available in two thicknesses 4.6 mm and 8 mm. Ideal for application where there does not need to be as much contact surface, such as a shaft between a wheel and a piece of structural metal. They work well for filling in space on a screw between a piece of structural metal and gear / sprocket when they are being mounted together. What are they?

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Plastic Spacers

Front

A plate that connects a piece to a shaft so that they rotate together.

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Bearing Lock plate