Gate opener

[tglass]

haven't found a use for one of these, but the problem I've seen with these is keeping the track clean unless you live in town.

 

[bcp]

haven't found a use for one of these, but the problem I've seen with these is keeping the track clean unless you live in town.

That's why I'm thinking of the overhead track that a barn door hangs from. It would be about 4 feet off the ground, with the open side facing down. No track on the ground at all.

Bruce

 

[sparc]

What about a gate the swings upward? It could pivot at the bottom and rotate 90 to a vertical position. The mechanics of it might be easier and less moving parts than some other designs. I've seen gates that operate in this manner but have not seen how the linkage works up close.

 

[Wheels2]

What about a gate the swings upward? It could pivot at the bottom and rotate 90 to a vertical position. The mechanics of it might be easier and less moving parts than some other designs. I've seen gates that operate in this manner but have not seen how the linkage works up close.

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A cheap winch could be used to tip up that type of gate.


Harvey

 

[Willl]

Like said, nothing much.

 

[PhysAssist]

Like said, nothing much.

That's just beautiful!

Thomas
No matter where you go; there you are...

 

[Willl]

but the problem I've seen with these is keeping the track clean unless you live in town.

Neighbor across the street has a asphalt driveway and uses a piece of steel angle laid out in an upside down 'V' with track wheels to fit.

Has no problem keeping it clean.