Patent ID: 8291643
Filing Date: 2012-10-23
Classification: E05F,E05Y,E06B

Abstract:
1. A power actuated gate post assembly comprising: an fixed inner post including first and second open ends and an open inner space; an outer post rotatable about the inner post; a journal bearing assembly supported between the inner post and the outer post including a single ball bearing centered along an axis of rotation of the outer post, wherein the ball bearing supports the outer post on the inner post, wherein the outer post rotates relative to the inner post without any vertical movement along the axis of rotation; an actuator disposed within the inner post for selectively rotating the outer post relative to the inner post; and wherein the inner post includes a first drive slot and the actuator drives a drive pin movable within the drive slot that moves the outer post in a rotating manner relative to the fixed inner post; wherein the drive pin extends from the drive slot and attaches to the outer post; and wherein the actuator comprises a linear actuator.