Abstract: An apparatus for actuating a slidable and pivotally movable cover for use with an automobile roof opening comprises a control element, e.g. a disc, driven by an electric motor. A plurality of switch cones are preferably secured at equal radial distances from the rotational axis of the control disc. An actuating plunger is radially displaceable by each cam to move a biased actuating element which then operates a switching member of a control switch. This switches off the motor when specific portions of the cover are reached.In a first position of the actuating element, in which it is held against its bias by energized electromagnetic means, the actuating element is operable to displace the switch pin to switch off the motor. In a biased second position of the actuating element, with the electromagnetic means de-energized in consequence of the motor being switched off, the actuating element holds the switching member in its displaced position until the energizing circuit is again energized.

Abstract: A folding partition comprising a plurality of folding panels hinged to each other and slidably suspended from a ceiling. A control plate is fixed adjacent the hinged folding panels and includes a plurality of first and second stops which extend therefrom. Every other folding panel includes a control member extending therefrom with each control member engageable with one of the first stops as the folding partition is folded to cause two adjacent folding panels to pivot about their connecting hinges. Each control member is abuttable against each second stop as the folding partition is opened to pivot adjacent said folding panels in an opposite direction. Each control member is connected to each associated folding panel at a different vertical location and each first and second stop associated with each control member is located at a different horizontal location on the control plate corresponding to the horizontal positions of their associated control members.