Linear drive louvered roof apparatus and control system
US11401713B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 19, 2020 |
| Grant date | Aug 2, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 19, 2040 |
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- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE04D13/0354
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
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Abstract
A new louver, and a louvered roof assembly having a plurality of these louvers is provided wherein the plurality of louvers, are movable within a frame between an open condition and a closed condition. The louvers, each having first and second ends, are pivotally coupled to the frame for rotation about an axis. A linear drive motor is coupled to a moveable arm bar to which each louver is connected by a pin which pin is attached at the pin's opposite end to a member disposed within the center of each respective louver. Single set and dual sets of louvers may be operated by a single linear drive actuator.
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