Remote Wire Gate with Winch and Dancer Posts
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing wire fence gates require manual operation and direct contact to open and close, lacking remote automated solutions for efficient access control in livestock and large animal enclosures.
Innovation Solution
A remote-controlled wire gate system featuring a power-operated cable winch, durable synthetic dancer posts with angled ends, and a remote transceiver, allowing hands-free operation with a battery and solar panel for independent power, enabling remote opening and closing of the gate.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If manual operation is used for wire fence gates, then device complexity is reduced, but ease of operation deteriorates due to requiring direct contact and manual effort
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the manual mechanical operation system with an automated electrical system. A motorized winch mechanism, controlled by a remote transceiver, substitutes for manual pulling and handling of the gate. This allows operation without direct contact, improving ease of operation while accepting increased device complexity through the addition of motor, battery, and remote control components.
Solution Approach 2:
The gate system incorporates a self-service mechanism where the motorized winch automatically reels in or pays out the cable to open or close the gate. The solar panel provides autonomous power recharging, and the remote control enables hands-free activation. This reduces the need for continuous manual intervention while managing the complexity through integrated automated subsystems.
2Ease of operation
If remote automated operation is implemented, then ease of operation improves through hands-free control, but device complexity increases due to additional mechanical and electrical components
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the manual mechanical operation system with an automated electrical system. A motorized winch mechanism, controlled by a remote transceiver, substitutes for manual pulling and handling of the gate. This allows operation without direct contact, improving ease of operation while accepting increased device complexity through the addition of motor, battery, and remote control components.
Solution Approach 2:
The control box serves multiple functions: it houses the motor control circuitry, contains the battery power source, and interfaces with the remote transceiver. The dancer posts serve dual purposes as both structural support elements and guides for the gate cable. This multi-functionality reduces the number of separate components needed, managing device complexity while maintaining remote automated operation capabilities.
3Strength
If durable synthetic dancer posts are used, then strength improves to withstand heavy equipment, but weight of moving object increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent specifies using durable synthetic material for the dancer posts instead of traditional wood or metal. These composite materials provide the necessary strength to withstand heavy equipment and livestock while potentially offering advantages in corrosion resistance and maintenance requirements. The synthetic material is engineered to meet the load-bearing requirements without excessive weight gain.
4Reliability
If angled ground engagement ends are provided on dancer posts, then reliability improves for directional control, but manufacturing precision requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The dancer posts are designed with asymmetric angled ends that engage the ground at specific orientations. This asymmetry provides reliable directional control, ensuring the gate lays down in the correct direction and preventing improper installation. The angled geometry is built into the post design to guide the gate's movement path and ensure consistent operational behavior.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Enables secure, hands-free, and automated remote operation of wire fence gates, accommodating vehicle and livestock passage without manual intervention, while maintaining fence integrity and safety.
Implementation Method 1
A remote-control transceiver and controller allow for remote hands-free operation with a battery and solar energizer panel to maintain its charge
Data Source
AI summary
A wire gate operational system providing remote opening and closing of a post and wire gate having a winch and cable assembly with a power source and an operational controller. A remote-control actuator provides long range remote operation to open and close the gate by controlled dropping and raising of the lead wire gate post by the winch. A bottom wire loop between a brace post and the lead wire post acts as a pivot point for the lead gate posts and interconnected directional end cut composite intermediate posts (dancers) allow for controlled wire gate lowering direction allowing ranchers and livestock to pass directly over the lower gate.