CPC E05B 47/0001 (2013.01) [E05B 65/0007 (2013.01); E06B 11/022 (2013.01); A01D 34/008 (2013.01); A01D 2101/00 (2013.01)] | 9 Claims |
1. An automated gate for a robotic mower to move through a fence, the automated gate comprising:
a frame attached to the fence;
at least one door;
a plurality of two-way hinges attached to the frame and the at least one door, the plurality of two-way hinges operable to allow the at least one door to move in two directions;
at least two springs attached to the frame and the at least one door, the at least two springs operable to return the at least one door to a closed position when opened;
an extended arm providing an external spring such that there is enough room between the at least one door and the frame to allow the external spring to extend without the at least one door moving in the two directions;
a triggering matrix, the triggering matrix comprising:
a plurality of magnet sensors on either side of the at least one door;
a magnet attached to a front underside of the robotic mower;
a processor attached to the frame; and
a length of wire connecting the plurality of magnetic sensors to the processor; and
a locking mechanism attached to the frame, the locking mechanism comprising:
a horizontal beam;
a linear actuator attached to the horizontal beam, the linear actuator operable to move the horizontal beam;
a support bar;
at least two elbows, wherein one end of each of the at least two elbows is pivotably attached to opposite ends of the support bar, the at least two elbows in contact with the horizontal beam;
a door stop attached to the at least one door; and
at least two clasps, wherein the at least two clasps are pivotably attached to opposite ends of the support bar, the at least two clasps having a cut-out on an upper side and a cut-out on a bottom side, the cut-out on the upper side operable to accept the at least two elbows and the cut-out on the bottom side operable to accept the door stop.
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