ROOM SLIDE OUT ACTUATOR WITH SLOTTED RAIL SHAFT CAGE

摘要

A slide-out mechanism (70) for laterally moving a platform (14) relative to a stationary floor (12) fixed to a vehicle between a retracted position and an extended position which is easily assembled and adjusted. The mechanism includes a first member (20) fixed relative to the platform, and a second member (18) telescopically mounted to the first member for slidable movement between an extended position and retracted position. A rail shaft cage (48) mounted to the first member has a pair of sides with a slot (54) formed in each of the sides, and a rail shaft assembly (56) having a rotatable shaft (66), wherein the shaft is supported by the slots. In one embodiment, the slide-out mechanism includes bearings (72) having inner and outer races mounted on the shaft, and each bearing outer race is supported by the slot cradle (64).