The crowd gate is solid, and the metal cogs set into the concrete wall are part of the ratchet latch

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The crowd gate is solid, and the metal cogs set into the concrete wall are part of the ratchet latch

The crowd gate is solid, and the metal cogs set into the concrete wall are part of the ratchet latch that prevents the gate from being pushed back. The ratchet latch handle is on the end of the gate.