# Component Overview

The Bumper Mounts are based on a ball lock mechanism that requires activation for both installation and removal to prevent accidental detachment and provides a tensile strength of over 500 pounds. To prevent rust all steel parts in the bumper mounts are black oxide coated to allow teams to reuse them from year to year.

Our Bumper Mounts were designed for and tested on robots during the 2022 single day event format. Where match turn arounds were in the 4-7 minute timeframe and every second of pit time mattered. The 1-2 minutes saved from changing bumpers makes a big difference in those quick turn arounds. 

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-cover data-type="image">Cover image</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Horizontal</td><td>Mounted on a bumper that is removed horizontally. </td><td><a href="/files/pChefwapX5Gh0Qguzlak">/files/pChefwapX5Gh0Qguzlak</a></td></tr><tr><td>Vertical</td><td>Mounted on a bumper that is removed vertically </td><td><a href="/files/zNOAuv3HnlT4OflDEEf2">/files/zNOAuv3HnlT4OflDEEf2</a></td></tr><tr><td>Sockets</td><td>Mounted on the robot for a mount to attach to. </td><td><a href="/files/mOwPCdak6H6YSizuq6ho">/files/mOwPCdak6H6YSizuq6ho</a></td></tr><tr><td>Slide Pins</td><td>Mounted to a bumper to help locate and hold in place. </td><td><a href="/files/cPw9Mh93MNxTt3iIxAPT">/files/cPw9Mh93MNxTt3iIxAPT</a></td></tr><tr><td>Receivers </td><td>Mounted on the robot for a slide pin to attach to. </td><td><a href="/files/zrCALuA2e19Hgvg40XMZ">/files/zrCALuA2e19Hgvg40XMZ</a></td></tr><tr><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr></tbody></table>

**The vertical system** is for teams that use the two C’s or ring design bumpers. Just reach over the bumper and press an easy to access button. Steel brackets are available to support the corners of these types of bumpers. Vertical Bumper Mounts provide the same quick release but without the need for a tool. **Adjustable** versions are available for when more than one mount is on a bumper segment.&#x20;

**Slide Pins/Receivers** are pieces of hardware to provide locating features for bumpers. They can be used in conjunction with both systems to minimize the number of mounts required.&#x20;

**These systems can be mixed and matched to meet your team's specific needs.**&#x20;


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