Patent ID: 7425033
Filing Date: 2008-09-16
Classification: B60J,H02K

Abstract:
1. A mechanism for tilting and sliding a panel relative to a support surface having an opening therein selectively coverable by the panel, the tilt and slide mechanism comprising: a frame, including a track, for mounting to the support surface; a lifter arm for mounting the panel thereon, wherein the lifter arm includes at least one foot disposed to slide along the track and the track includes a stop cooperating with the lifter arm to arrest its linear translation along the track; a cam follower disposed to slide along the track, the cam follower including a wedge and a pivot arm mounted to the wedge, the pivot arm having a roller mounted thereto; and an actuator for linearly translating the cam follower; wherein the lifter arm includes a cam profile provided as a flange on the lifter arm that is sandwiched between the wedge and the roller such that the cam follower is co-operable therewith to linearly translate the lifter arm until its linear motion is arrested and to pivotably tilt the lifter arm when its linear motion is arrested.