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A frame structure is provided for holding a plurality of display cases. Each of the plurality of display cases has an upper cavity viewable through the upper end. The frame structure is adapted to permit viewing of each of the upper ends of the plurality of display cases. The frame structure include

A frame structure is provided for holding a plurality of display cases. Each of the plurality of display cases has an upper cavity viewable through the upper end. The frame structure is adapted to permit viewing of each of the upper ends of the plurality of display cases. The frame structure includes a first end wall and a second end wall. A pair of sidewalls extend between the first and second end walls. The end walls and sidewalls define a base cavity adapted to receive an associated base display case. The pair of sidewalls have upper portions that extend a selected distance beyond the top surfaces of the first and second end walls. A first pair of slide mechanisms is mounted on the upper portions of the pair of sidewalls. A first display case support is connected to the first pair of slide mechanisms and is adapted to carry an associated first display case. The first pair of slide mechanisms is capable of slidably moving the first display case support between a first position wherein the carried associated first display case is positioned over the base cavity substantially obstructing viewing into the base cavity and a second position wherein the carried associated display case passes over one of the top edges of the first and second end walls thereby not substantially obstructing viewing into the base cavity.

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A frame structure is provided for holding a plurality of display cases. Each of the plurality of display cases has an upper cavity viewable through the upper end. The frame structure is adapted to permit viewing of each of the upper ends of the plurality of display cases. The frame structure include

A frame structure is provided for holding a plurality of display cases. Each of the plurality of display cases has an upper cavity viewable through the upper end. The frame structure is adapted to permit viewing of each of the upper ends of the plurality of display cases. The frame structure includes a first end wall and a second end wall. A pair of sidewalls extend between the first and second end walls. The end walls and sidewalls define a base cavity adapted to receive an associated base display case. The pair of sidewalls have upper portions that extend a selected distance beyond the top surfaces of the first and second end walls. A first pair of slide mechanisms is mounted on the upper portions of the pair of sidewalls. A first display case support is connected to the first pair of slide mechanisms and is adapted to carry an associated first display case. The first pair of slide mechanisms is capable of slidably moving the first display case support between a first position wherein the carried associated first display case is positioned over the base cavity substantially obstructing viewing into the base cavity and a second position wherein the carried associated display case passes over one of the top edges of the first and second end walls thereby not substantially obstructing viewing into the base cavity. a closed position, said power liftgate assembly comprising: a bracket mounted to the motor vehicle adjacent the liftgate; a drive mechanism fixedly secured to said bracket, said drive mechanism providing a bidirectional rotational force; a gear pivotally secured to said bracket and coupled to said drive mechanism to receive said bidirectional rotational force to pivot said gear with respect to said bracket, said gear defining a slot extending between first and second ends; a striker bar coupled to said gear, said striker bar slideable through said slot; a guide rod connecting said striker bar to the liftgate; and a latch secured to said gear and operable between a latched position and an unlatched position, said latch engaging said striker bar when in said latched position preventing said striker bar from moving along said slot to power the liftgate between the open and closed positions, and said latch disengaging said striker bar when in said unlatched position allowing said striker bar to move along said slot allowing the liftgate to be moved manually between the open and closed positions. 2. A power liftgate assembly as set forth in claim 1 wherein said latch includes an engagement surface to positively abut against said striker bar to inhibit said striker bar from moving through said slot. 3. A power liftgate assembly as set forth in claim 2 wherein said engagement surface includes a relief position allowing said striker bar to disengage said latch after a manual force is applied to the liftgate. 4. A power liftgate assembly as set forth in claim 3 wherein said slot is linear between said first and second ends. 5. A power liftgate assembly as set forth in claim 4 wherein said gear is a sector gear. 6. A power liftgate assembly as set forth in claim 5 wherein said drive mechanism includes a motor having an output shaft. 7. A power liftgate assembly as set forth in claim 6 including a pinion gear fixedly secured to said output shaft and engageable with said sector gear to transfer said rotational force from said motor to said sector gear. 8. A power liftgate assembly as set forth in claim 7 including a hinge plate pivotally secured to said guide rod to translate linear motion of said guide rod into pivotal motion. 9. A power liftgate assembly as set forth in claim 8 including a hinge supporting the liftgate, said hinge coupled between said hinge plate and the liftgate. 10. A power liftgate assembly as set forth in claim 9 wherein said hinge includes first and second pivot points. 11. A power liftgate assembly as set forth in claim 10 including a solenoid fixedly secured to said gear to control said latch. 12. A power liftgate drive assembly for moving a liftgate of a motor vehicle between an open position and a closed position, said power liftgate assembly comprising: a bracket mounted to the motor vehicle adjacent the liftgate; a drive mechanism fixedly secured to said bracket, said drive mechanism providing a bidirectional rotational force; a gear pivotally secured to said bracket and coupled to said drive mechanism to receive said bidirectional rotational force to pivot said gear with respect to said bracket, said gear defining a linear slot extending between first and second ends; a striker bar coupled to said gear, said striker bar slideable through said linear slot; a guide rod connecting said striker bar to the liftgate; and a latch secured to said gear and operable between a latched position and an unlatched position, said latch engaging said striker bar when in said latched position preventing said striker bar from moving along said linear slot to power the liftgate between the open and closed positions, and said latch disengaging said striker bar when in said unlatched position allowing said striker bar to move along said linear slot allowing the liftgate to be moved manually between the open and closed positions. 13. A power liftgate assembly as set forth in claim 12 wherein said latch include s an engagement surface to positively abut against said striker bar to inhibit said striker bar from moving through said slot. 14. A power liftgate assembly as set forth in claim 13 wherein said gear is a sector gear. 15. A power liftgate assembly as set forth in claim 14 wherein said drive mechanism includes a motor having an output shaft. 16. A power liftgate assembly as set forth in claim 15 wherein said engagement surface includes a relief position allowing said striker bar to disengage said latch after a manual force is applied to the tailgate; and including a solenoid fixedly secured to said gear to control said latch. 17. A power liftgate drive assembly for moving a liftgate of a motor vehicle between an open position and a closed position, said power liftgate assembly comprising: a bracket mounted to the motor vehicle adjacent the liftgate; a drive mechanism fixedly secured to said bracket, said drive mechanism providing a bidirectional rotational force; a gear pivotally secured to said bracket and coupled to said drive mechanism to receive said bidirectional rotational force to pivot said gear with respect to said bracket, said gear defining a slot extending between first and second ends; a striker bar coupled to said gear, said striker bar slideable through said slot; a guide rod connecting said striker bar to the liftgate; a latch secured to said gear and operable between a latched position and an unlatched position, said latch engaging said striker bar when in said latched position preventing said striker bar from moving along said slot to power the liftgate between the open and closed positions, and said latch disengaging said striker bar when in said unlatched position allowing said striker bar to move along said slot allowing the liftgate to be moved manually between the open and closed positions; and a solenoid actuator securable to said bracket for moving said latch between said latched position and said unlatched position. 18. A power liftgate assembly as set forth in claim 17 wherein said gear is a sector gear. 19. A power liftgate assembly as set forth in claim 18 wherein said latch includes an engagement surface to positively abut against said striker bar to inhibit said striker bar from moving through said slot. 20. A power liftgate assembly as set forth in claim 19 wherein said engagement surface includes a relief position allowing said striker bar to disengage said latch after a manual force is applied to the liftgate.