WATERTIGHT GATE MECHANISM

摘要

A watertight gate for use in a port or canal is described. The watertight gate generally comprising two gate leaves and associated with each gate leaf is a foldable support structure and a position control means. The gate position control means interacts with the foldable support structure so as to move the associated gate leaf between an open and a closed position. By employing the position control means and the foldable support structure to control the gates the efficiency of the watertight seal provided by the gate is independent of water pressure produced by the surrounding bodies of water. Adjustable mounts attach the foldable support structures. These adjustable mounts provide a means for adjusting the alignment of the watertight gate so minimising the problems of installation alignment and reduced efficiency through wear and tear.