Patent ID: 11939807
Assignee: AUTOGATE, INC.
Field: Civil engineering (Other fields)
Classification: CPC E | IPC E

Claim 11:
12. A vertical pivoting gate operator for positioning a gate between an open position and a closed position, the gate operator comprising:
a gate arm shaft for positioning a gate between open and closed positions;
a gate arm secured to the gate arm shaft, the gate arm configured to support the gate thereon and position the gate between the open and closed positions;
a motor having an output;
a linkage assembly comprising a first segment mechanically coupled to an output shaft and a second segment mechanically coupled to the gate arm such that in response to actuation of the motor, the linkage assembly transmits an opening force from the output shaft to the gate arm for positioning the gate toward the open position, and a closing force from the output shaft to the gate arm for positioning the gate toward the closed position; and
a transfer assembly, the transfer assembly comprising an input link and a follower link, wherein a first end of the follower link is pivotably coupled to the gate arm shaft and a second end of the follower link is pivotably coupled to the input link such that stored energy released against the input link acts on the gate.