Abstract: A sectional door comprising a plurality of panels which can be stacked on top of each other in a stacked state, and next to each other in a stored state; a drive system with a cable or chain for moving the bottom panel in the height direction; upright rails for guiding the panels in the stacked state; guides (or guide assembly) for guiding the panels in the stored state comprising a worm wheel with helical groove for guiding the panels in the storage room; wherein the drive system further comprises a lifting mechanism for removing the upper panel from the stack, and for transferring it to the storage zone.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
January 29, 2015
Date of Patent:
November 13, 2018
Assignee:
GMP NV
Inventors:
Frank Femont, Oliver Femont, Anthony Femont