Patent ID: 6145254
Filing Date: 2000-11-14
Classification: E04B

Abstract:
A retractable roof panel system comprising:a roof structure having a generally rectangular opening therein, and a pair of opposite side edges and upper and lower edges defining said opening;a retractable roof panel comprising:a pair of opposed side rails being coupled to an upper surface of said roof structure and extending along said side edges adjacent said opening of said roof structure;a panel member having a pair of opposed panel sides, an upper end and a lower end, said panel member being slidably disposed between said side rails;said panel member being positionable between a closed position and an open position, said panel member substantially closing said opening of said roof structure when in said closed position, said opening of said roof structure being substantially open when said panel member is in said open position;a drive means for selectively positioning said panel members between said closed and open positions; andwherein said drive means is controlled by a controller, said controller being in communication with said motor, said controller having a rotary dial coupled thereto, said rotary dial being positionable between a first position and a second position, said first position of said rotary dial corresponding to said closed position of said panel member, said second position of said rotary dial corresponding to said open position of said panel member, wherein positioning of said rotary dial at a point between said first and second positions causes the panel member to be positioned at a position between said open and closed positions.