Automatic trip gate

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2007-08-10

2010-06-01

Mayo-Pinnock, Tara (Department: 3671)

Hydraulic and earth engineering

Fluid control, treatment, or containment

Flow control

C405S094000, C210S170010

Reexamination Certificate

active

07726907

ABSTRACT:
An automatic trip gate for installation in a gate support structure at a bank of an impounded body of water. The automatic trip gate controls a release of an overflow of water through the gate support structure upon the occurrence of an overflow event. The automatic trip gate includes a plate supported by a hinge assembly that attaches to the support structure. A trough attached to the plate catches and retains overflow water. When the level of overflow water in the trough reaches a tipping level, the plate pivots from a substantially vertical orientation wherein the impounded body of water is maintained behind the plate, to a tipped position wherein the impounded body of water is released o through the gate support. A plunge pool is located below the automatic trip gate that absorbs the energy imparted by the plate when tripped.

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