Patent ID: 6338523
Filing Date: 2002-01-15
Classification: B60P,Y10T

Abstract:
A sliding mechanism for extending and retracting a slide-out compartment of a recreational vehicle having a stationary support portion, said sliding mechanism comprising:(a) a base assembly attached to the stationary support portion so as to provide structural support to the slide-out compartment when it is extended, said base assembly comprising a guide member, said guide member being configured to define an interior channel therein; (b) a slider assembly movably disposed in said interior channel of said guide member, said slider assembly being configured to allow the slide-out compartment to move relative to said base assembly, said slider assembly being configured such that upon being disposed in said interior channel defined by said guide member said slider assembly substantially closes said interior channel; and (c) a gear mechanism configured to drivingly engage said slider assembly so as to extend or retract the slide-out compartment, said gear mechanism comprising a gear member mounted in said closed interior channel.