Abstract: The present invention relates to a mechanism for operating a panel (12) suitably mounted to a frame (12). An actuator (13) pivotally attached to frame (11) provides a linear pulling and pushing force. A pivot arm (15) constructed and arranged for interconnecting actuator (13) to panel (12) and pivotally attached to panel (12) and actuator (13). A motion arm (14) pivotally attached to frame (11) and pivotal arm (15) cooperates with pivot arm (15) to transfer the linear force of actuator (13) into a panel (12) opening and closing force.