Electro mechanical locking apparatus for RV slide out

摘要

An electro-mechanical slide out locking mechanism (EMSOLM) is disclosed that can lock a slide out unit of a mobile structure. In a particular embodiment the EMSOLM can have a rigid member that is connected to a transmission and an actuator. The actuator could be an electric motor, a solenoid or any other device that can convert electrical energy into mechanical movement. The actuator can have a mounting surface that is clamped or connected to a recreational vehicle or a slide out unit. The actuator can drive the transmission to move the rigid member in relationship to the mounting surface. The actuator can be connected to a switch via wires and the switch can be connected to a power system or batteries. Activating the switch can move the rigid member into position such that is locks the slide out unit in an extended or retracted position.