The gates need to be light weight but they don't need to be round. They could even be made from the same material as square drainpipes. A hinge attached in the middle or a little closer to the island so would allow the gate go forward without breaking. In that position the motor that lifts and lowers the gate will be disengaged using a magnet switch or a a mercury switch.
When the person gets out of the cart and swings the gate back in place it will work as it did before. It can stay in place with magnets or Velcro.
Last edited by tomwed; 01-22-2016 at 10:31 AM.
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