Gate Bracket Systems and Methods

A bracket system for rotatably connecting a gate assembly comprising a plurality of support members to a structural member, the bracket system comprising:

• first and second brace assemblies, where each brace assembly comprises:
• a brace member defining a first support surface, a second support surface, and a spacing portion, and
• a hinge assembly comprising first and second hinge plates, wherein:
• the first hinge plate is rigidly connected to the brace member,
• the brace member is configured to maintain a fixed angular relationship between the first and second support surfaces,
• the first support surface engages a surface of one of the support members,
• the second support surface engages a surface of another one of the support members, and
• the second hinge plate is adapted to be connected to the structural member;
• whereby:
• the first and second brace assemblies are movable relative to each other when the first and second brace assemblies are not connected to the support members;
• and
• when the first and second brace assemblies are connected to the support members:
• a spatial relationship of the first brace assembly and the second brace assembly is fixed;
• the spacing portions of the brace members space the hinge assemblies a spacing distance from the second support surfaces;
• and
• the spacing distance is configured to accommodate one of the support members, wherein the one support member snugly fits between the first hinge plate and a portion of the brace members defining the second support surfaces.