Patent ID: 8322080

Claim:
A method of releasing a swing gate comprising the steps of: a) pivotally connecting a first end of a gate arm to the swing gate such that in a first position the gate arm defines a linear axis; b) attaching a second end of the gate arm to a release mechanism; c) attaching the release mechanism to a drive shaft that is axially rotatable by a motor attached to said drive shaft in first and second opposed directions; d) placing the release mechanism in an engaged position wherein axial rotation of the drive shaft by operation of the motor in either of the first or second directions causes the swing gate to move; e) applying pressure to the gate arm when it is in the first position to thereby cause the release mechanism to move to a disengaged position wherein axial rotation of said drive shaft in either of the first or second directions does not cause movement of the swing gate; and f) moving the swing gate.