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<blockquote data-quote="Anonymous" data-source="post: 2441"><p>Sounds like an interesting gate concept, Arnold! Haven't seen that movie or one of those gates. However, I have seen in use a special gate system that has about a 1 foot high ramp on the hinge side. A vehicle drives onto that ramp which apparently pushes down a catch pin and heavy duty springs push it open. When the pressure is off of the other side of the ramp, the springs close the gate after the vehicle gets off the other side. One could probably do the same with weights and pulleys rather than springs. A more (obviously) expensive solution would be to install electronically controlled gates using a hand-held remote control unit. After a few seconds delay, the gate closes automatically. Solar powered units are available too. Suppose a final type of opener would be to have an overhead rope hanging down on both sides which would pull up a latch pin--then just bump the gate lightely with your truck or tractor to open it...duh...dumb idea.</p><p></p><p> <a href="mailto:bill@runningarrowlonghorns.com">bill@runningarrowlonghorns.com</a></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Anonymous, post: 2441"] Sounds like an interesting gate concept, Arnold! Haven't seen that movie or one of those gates. However, I have seen in use a special gate system that has about a 1 foot high ramp on the hinge side. A vehicle drives onto that ramp which apparently pushes down a catch pin and heavy duty springs push it open. When the pressure is off of the other side of the ramp, the springs close the gate after the vehicle gets off the other side. One could probably do the same with weights and pulleys rather than springs. A more (obviously) expensive solution would be to install electronically controlled gates using a hand-held remote control unit. After a few seconds delay, the gate closes automatically. Solar powered units are available too. Suppose a final type of opener would be to have an overhead rope hanging down on both sides which would pull up a latch pin--then just bump the gate lightely with your truck or tractor to open it...duh...dumb idea. [email=bill@runningarrowlonghorns.com]bill@runningarrowlonghorns.com[/email] [/QUOTE]
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