Abstract: An example hinge assembly includes a movable insert that supports a gate. The insert includes a bearing assembly that is movable relative to support structure to provide for alignment and adjustment of the gate structure. An adaptor is supported by the bearing assembly and provides for attachment of a gate component. The adaptor may be configured to insert within a hollow interior portion of a plastic or vinyl fence component. The adaptor may also include features for mounting traditional materials such as wood or steel.

Abstract: A powered post assembly includes an enclosed actuator that supports rotation of a gate. An outer tube defines a hollow interior space. A fixed post and a rotating post are both disposed within the oval tube. The actuator is mounted within the fixed post and drives rotation of the rotating post. Because the actuator is disposed within the fixed tube, it is sheltered from the elements and from undesired tampering.

Abstract: An actuator includes an inner member that defines an inner space within which a motor is supported. An outer member is supported for rotation about the inner member. A drive slot in the inner member is shaped to cause rotational movement responsive to axial movement of a motor without relative axial movement of the outer member relative to the inner member. A drive pin moved by the motor moves within the drive slot and is engaged to a drive channel of the outer member to facilitate rotation of the outer member about the axis.

Abstract: A support post includes an inner post that supports rotation of an outer post. The inner post includes a journal assembly that supports and facilitates rotation about a central axis. The journal assembly that supports the outer post on the inner post includes a single ball bearing disposed along the axis of rotation. The inner post is fixed and supports a central post on which the ball bearing is supported. The outer post includes a sleeve that fits over the ball bearing and the central post. Support of the outer post along the central axis provides for improved mounting and gate support. An actuator can be utilized to automatically or remotely open the gate. The actuator is disposed within the inner post that drives rotation of the outer post. The outer post remains supported by the journal assembly and is rotated by the actuator with the inner post.

Abstract: A balanced gate assembly utilizing plastic or vinyl fencing materials includes a rotatable center post that balances loads. An inner post assembly includes a bearing along a central axis for supporting the load of the gate. The balanced gate assembly carries loads along the center post to provide for the utilization of light weight materials such as plastic and vinyl.

Abstract: A powered gate assembly includes powered posts that support gates. Each of the powered posts includes a rotating outer housing that includes channels within which are mounted brackets that provide infinite adjustable positions for each of the gates. Each of the gates is attached to the powered posts by adjustable brackets that provide vertical and horizontal adjustment of the gates relative to each other and the outer posts.

Abstract: A mounting hinge for supporting a movable gate includes a mounting plate attachable to a fixed structure and an adjustment member constrained from horizontal movement by the mounting plate. The mounting hinge also includes a gate supporting member engaged with the adjustment member and movable responsive to a rotation of the adjustment member relative to the mounting plate.

Abstract: A support post includes an inner post that supports rotation of an outer post. The inner post includes a journal assembly that supports and facilitates rotation about a central axis. The journal assembly that supports the outer post on the inner post includes a single ball bearing disposed along the axis of rotation. The inner post is fixed and supports a central post on which the ball bearing is supported. The outer post includes a sleeve that fits over the ball bearing and the central post. Support of the outer post along the central axis provides for improved mounting and gate support. An actuator can be utilized to automatically or remotely open the gate. The actuator is disposed within the inner post that drives rotation of the outer post. The outer post remains supported by the journal assembly and is rotated by the actuator with the inner post.

Abstract: A powered post assembly includes an enclosed actuator that supports rotation of a gate. An outer tube defines a hollow interior space. A fixed post and a rotating post are both disposed within the oval tube. The actuator is mounted within the fixed post and drives rotation of the rotating post. Because the actuator is disposed within the fixed tube, it is sheltered from the elements and from undesired tampering.

Abstract: A powered post assembly includes an enclosed actuator that supports rotation of a gate. An outer tube defines a hollow interior space. A fixed post and a rotating post are both disposed within the outer tube. The actuator is mounted within the fixed post and drives rotation of the rotating post. Because the actuator is disposed within the fixed tube, it is sheltered from the elements and from undesired tampering.

Abstract: A support post includes an inner post that supports rotation of an outer post. The inner post includes a journal assembly that supports and facilitates rotation about a central axis. The journal assembly that supports the outer post on the inner post includes a single ball bearing disposed along the axis of rotation. The inner post is fixed and supports a central post on which the ball bearing is supported. The outer post includes a sleeve that fits over the ball bearing and the central post. Support of the outer post along the central axis provides for improved mounting and gate support. An actuator can be utilized to automatically or remotely open the gate. The actuator is disposed within the inner post that drives rotation of the outer post. The outer post remains supported by the journal assembly and is rotated by the actuator with the inner post.

Abstract: A balanced gate assembly utilizing plastic or vinyl fencing materials includes a rotatable center post that balances loads. An inner post assembly includes a bearing along a central axis for supporting the load of the gate. The balanced gate assembly carries loads along the center post to provide for the utilization of light weight materials such as plastic and vinyl.

Abstract: An example hinge assembly includes a movable insert that supports a gate. The insert includes a bearing assembly that is movable relative to support structure to provide for alignment and adjustment of the gate structure. An adaptor is supported by the bearing assembly and provides for attachment of a gate component. The adaptor may be configured to insert within a hollow interior portion of a plastic or vinyl fence component. The adaptor may also include features for mounting traditional materials such as wood or steel.

Abstract: A magnetic lock assembly includes an electromagnetic mounted to a fixed portion strike plate mounted to a movable closure member. The electromagnet is constantly powered to maintain a closed and locked position and therefore requires a constant flow of energy. The example magnetic lock assembly includes features for conserving energy while maintaining a desired holding force to hold against an applied force.

Abstract: A disclosed example powered gate assembly includes an actuator disposed within a post integral to the gate assembly. The post also includes a drive mechanism for moving the gate assembly between open and closed positions. The actuator and drive mechanism are completely disposed within the gate. The integral construction of the first post and therein the actuator provides a substantially complete automated gate assembly that is ready for installation. The actuator and drive mechanism are disposed within a post of the gate assembly and therefore are protected from the elements and undesired tampering.

Abstract: An actuator includes an inner member that defines an inner space within which a motor is supported. An outer member is supported for rotation about the inner member. A drive slot in the inner member is shaped to cause rotational movement responsive to axial movement of a motor without relative axial movement of the outer member relative to the inner member. A drive pin moved by the motor moves within the drive slot and is engaged to a drive channel of the outer member to facilitate rotation of the outer member about the axis.

Abstract: An example gate assembly is supported on a fixed structure by upper and lower mounting brackets. The upper and lower brackets provide adjustment of the gate assembly without need for removing any mount and reduce the need for shimming or other disassembly of the gate to provide alignment.

Abstract: A plastic gate assembly includes a plurality of rails that extend between a support post assembly and a latch rail. The gate assembly utilizes commonly available PVC rail components with the disclosed inventive PVC brackets to build a gate assembly. The post assembly includes a D-shaped profile to provide a desired clearance between the rotating support post assembly and a corresponding adjacent fixed fence post.