Patent ID: 7140151
Filing Date: 2006-11-28
Classification: E05F,E05Y,F16H,H02K,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A window lift mechanism comprising: a dual rack assembly having first and second opposed racks; first and second pinions in meshing engagement with said first and second racks, respectively; and an actuator assembly comprising an output shaft coupled to said first pinion; and a plurality of motors, each of said motors being coupled through an associated gear train to said output shaft for driving said first pinion, said first pinion being in meshing engagement with said second pinion for driving said first and second pinions along said first and second racks, said actuator further comprising a housing having first and second arms, each of said arms having a portion slidably disposed in an associated groove in an associated one of said first and second racks, said actuator translating along said racks as said pinions are driven along said racks.