Slide-out operating mechanism
US6948754B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 9, 2003 |
| Grant date | Sep 27, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 9, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60P3/34
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An operating mechanism for selectively extending and retracting a slide-out section of a vehicle. The mechanism includes a vertically extending support member fixable relative to a vehicle body. The support member having an upper edge. At least one pair of rollers are rotatably mounted to the support member. Each roller of the at least one pair of rollers have a radially outwardly facing surface, and at least a portion of the radially outwardly facing surface extends above the support member upper edge. A rail member for supporting the slide-out section engages the at least one pair of rollers for slidable movement between an extended position and a retracted position.
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