DRIVE SYSTEM PACKAGING FOR SLIDING WINDOW ASSEMBLY

Embodiments described herein relate to window assemblies. In one embodiment, a window assembly includes a fixed panel defining a front side, a back side, and a perimeter having a top edge, a bottom edge opposite the top edge, a first side edge, and a second side edge opposite the first side edge. The window assembly also includes a moving panel that slides with respect to the fixed panel in a direction between the first side edge and the second side edge. The window assembly also includes a motor mounted to the fixed panel between the top edge and the bottom edge. The window assembly further includes drive components operable by the motor to slide the moving panel.