Patent ID: 6209264
Filing Date: 2001-04-03
Classification: E05B,E05C,E05F,E05Y

Abstract:
A multi-action door mechanism comprisinga) a door jamb defining an opening and a plane;b) a first set of rails extending generally perpendicular to the plane;c) a second set of rails extending generally perpendicular to the first set of rails wherein said first set of rails are slidably positioned on said second set of rails;d) a door leaf slidably mounted on said first set of rails so as to allow the door leaf to move in a direction generally perpendicular to the plane and contact said door jamb;e) an elongated member which is both parallel and perpendicular to the plane; andf) a single motor attached to said door leaf and engaged with said elongated member so as to move said door leaf in said direction perpendicular to said plane.