Automatic gate operation and system status indication for marine barriers and gate systems
US10619320B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 1, 2019 |
| Grant date | Apr 14, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 1, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE02B7/38
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A system is provided for automatic operation and status indication of a marine barrier gate. Embodiments include a system having a buoyant barrier gate that is movable between a closed position and an open position. An actuator moves the gate between the open and closed positions, and a sensor is operably connected to the actuator to generate data relating to a position of the barrier gate between the open and closed positions. A processor receives the data from the sensor and processes the data to move the gate between the open and closed positions, and detect the position of the gate. A human-machine interface is operably connected to the processor for communicating the detected position of the barrier gate to a user.
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