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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 28, 2006
Filed:
May. 12, 2005
Timothy L. Nye, Elkhart, IN (US);
Robert H. Schneider, Beaver Dam, WI (US);
Timothy L. Nye, Elkhart, IN (US);
Robert H. Schneider, Beaver Dam, WI (US);
Actuant Corporation, Milwaukee, WI (US);
Abstract
An operating mechanism for laterally moving a slide-out section of a vehicle between a retracted position and an extended position includes two support members and a rack and pinion assembly. The two support members can have alignable mounting locations that allow for height adjustable mounting of the slide-out section. The rack and pinion assembly is operable to move the slide-out section from the retracted position to the extended position, preferably by the engagement of a pair of pinions with a pair of racks mounted to elongated rail members mounted to the bottom of the slide-out section. Rollers or other anti-friction members can be added to support the rails and ease the movement of the slide-out section.