Patent ID: 7312591

Claim:
A powered panel moving system for moving a panel, the system comprising: a motor having a rotor; electronic drive means for driving the motor in order to rotate the rotor, wherein the rotor has a rotational output in response to being driven; mechanical means for moving a panel upon being driven; coupling means for coupling the rotational output of the rotor to the mechanical means in order to drive the mechanical means for the mechanical means to move the panel; wherein the coupling means include rotational mechanical advantage means for matching speed and torque output of the rotor to a lower speed, higher torque output for the mechanical means to move the panel; wherein the rotational mechanical advantage means includes a fluid coupling between an impeller mechanically coupled to the rotor and a turbine mechanically coupled to the mechanical means for moving the panel; and electronic function means integrated with the electronic drive means for providing additional functionality beyond driving the motor for movement of the panel.