A system is described which may be used to extend and retract a slide-out compartment of a vehicle.
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What is claimed is: 1. A sliding mechanism for moving a slide-out compartment of a recreational vehicle, the sliding mechanism comprising: a guide member which defines an interior channel therein, the guide member being open on a longitudinal side; a sliding member at least partially disposed in th
What is claimed is: 1. A sliding mechanism for moving a slide-out compartment of a recreational vehicle, the sliding mechanism comprising: a guide member which defines an interior channel therein, the guide member being open on a longitudinal side; a sliding member at least partially disposed in the interior channel defined by the guide member so that the sliding member at least substantially closes the longitudinal side of the guide member; and a gear which engages the sliding member to move the sliding member relative to the guide member, the gear being positioned to rotate on an axis which is in the interior channel; wherein the guide member and the sliding member cooperate with each other to move the slide-out compartment between an extended position and a refracted position; and wherein the guide member is used to guide movement of the sliding member as to slide-out compartment moves between the extended position and the retracted position. 2. The sliding mechanism as recited in claim 1, wherein the gear engages a plurality of holes in the sliding member to move the sliding member relative to the guide member. 3. The sliding mechanism as recited in claim 1, comprising a roller assembly rotatably coupled to the guide member, the roller assembly being used to support the sliding member as the sliding member moves relative to the guide member. 4. The sliding mechanism as recited in claim 1, comprising an electric motor used to drive the gear. 5. The sliding mechanism as recited in claim 1, wherein the sliding member comprises a slider rail having a plurality of holes therein, and wherein the gear engages the plurality of holes in the slider rail to move the sliding member relative to the guide member. 6. The sliding mechanism as recited in claim 1, wherein a portion of the sliding member extends out of the longitudinal side of the guide member. 7. The sliding mechanism as recited in claim 1, wherein the gear is used to support the weight of the sliding member. 8. The sliding mechanism as recited in claim 7, wherein a roller is coupled to one end of the guide member and the gear is coupled to another end of the guide member, the roller and the gear being used to support the sliding member as the sliding member moves relative to the guide member. 9. The recreational vehicle including the slide-out compartment and the sliding mechanism as recited in claim 1, wherein the sliding mechanism is disposed in the interior of the recreational vehicle between a stationary portion of the recreational vehicle and the slide-out compartment. 10. The recreational vehicle as recited in claim 9, wherein the stationary portion of the recreational vehicle is a floor. 11. The sliding mechanism as recited in claim 1, comprising another guide member which defines an interior channel therein, the another guide member being open on a longitudinal side; another sliding member at least partially disposed in the interior channel defined by the another guide member so that the another sliding member at least substantially closes the longitudinal side of the another guide member; and another gear which engages the another sliding member to move the another sliding member relative to the another guide member, the another gear being positioned to rotate on an axis which is in the interior channel defined by the another guide member; wherein the guide member and the another guide member are positioned parallel to each other; wherein the another guide member and the another sliding member cooperate with each other to move the slide-out compartment between the extended position and the refracted position; and wherein the another guide member is used to guide movement of the another sliding member as the slide-out compartment moves between the extended position and the refracted position. 12. The sliding mechanism as recited in claim 11, comprising support elements which are coupled between the guide member and the another guide member to provide a rigid base assembly which includes the guide member, the another guide member, and the support elements. 13. The sliding mechanism as recited in claim 11, comprising supports which are coupled between the sliding member and the another sliding member to provide a rigid slider assembly which includes the sliding member, the another sliding member, and the supports. 14. The sliding mechanism as recited in claim 1, wherein the sliding member is positioned to support the slide-out compartment through the longitudinal side of the guide member. 15. A sliding mechanism for moving a slide-out compartment of a recreational vehicle, the sliding mechanism comprising: a guide member which defines an interior channel therein; a sliding member including a plurality of holes, the sliding member being at least partially disposed in the interior channel defined by the guide member; and a gear which engages the plurality of holes in the sliding member to move the sliding member relative to the guide member, the gear being at least partially disposed in the interior channel defined by the guide member and rotating on an axis which is at least substantially horizontal; wherein the guide member and the sliding member cooperate with each other to move the slide-out compartment between an extended position and a refracted position; and wherein the guide member is used to guide movement of the sliding member as the slide-out compartment moves between the extended position and the retracted position. 16. The sliding mechanism ma recited in claim 15, comprising an electric motor used to drive the gear. 17. The sliding mechanism as recited in claim 15, wherein the sliding member includes a slider rail. 18. The sliding mechanism as recited in claim 15, comprising a roller coupled to the guide member, the roller being used to support the sliding member as the sliding member moves relative to the guide member. 19. The sliding mechanism as recited in claim 18, wherein the roller is coupled to one end of the guide member and the gear is coupled to another end of the guide member, the roller and the gear being used to support the sliding member as the sliding member moves relative to the guide member. 20. The sliding mechanism as recited in claim 15, wherein a portion of the sliding member extends out of a longitudinal side of the guide member. 21. The recreational vehicle including the slide-out compartment and the sliding mechanism as recited in claim 15, wherein the sliding mechanism is disposed in the interior of the recreational vehicle between a stationary portion of the recreational vehicle and the slide-out compartment. 22. The recreational vehicle an recited in claim 21, wherein the stationary portion of the recreational vehicle is a floor. 23. The sliding mechanism as recited in claim 15, wherein the guide member has a substantially C shaped cross section. 24. The sliding mechanism as recited in claim 15, wherein the sliding member is positioned to support the slide-out compartment through a longitudinal side of the guide member. 25. The sliding mechanism as recited in claim 15, comprising another guide member which defines an interior channel therein; another sliding member including a plurality of holes, the another sliding member being at least partially disposed in the interior channel defined by the another guide member; and another gear which engages the plurality of holes in the another sliding member to move the another sliding member relative to the another guide member, the another gear being at least partially disclosed in the interior channel defined by the another name member and rotating on an axis which is at least substantially horizontal; wherein the guide member and the another guide member are positioned parallel to each other; wherein the another guide member and the another sliding member cooperate with each other to move the slide-out compartment between the extended position and the retracted position; and wherein the another guide member is used to guide movement of the another sliding member as the slide-out compartment moves between the extended position and the retracted position. 26. The sliding mechanism as recited in claim 25, comprising support elements coupled between the guide member and the another guide member to provide a rigid base assembly which includes the guide member, the another guide member, and the support elements. 27. The sliding mechanism as recited in claim 25, comprising supports coupled between the sliding member and the another sliding member to provide a rigid slider assembly which includes the sliding member, the another sliding member, and the supports. 28. The sliding mechanism as recited in claim 25, comprising a timing assembly which moves telescopically between one position where the gear and the another gear move in unison and another position where the gear and the another gear move independently of each other. 29. A sliding mechanism for moving a slide-out compartment of a recreational vehicle, the sliding mechanism comprising: a guide member which defines an interior channel therein, the guide member being open on a longitudinal side; a sliding member at least partially disposed in the interior channel defined by the guide member so that a portion of the sliding member extends out of the longitudinal side of the guide member; and a gear which engages the sliding member to move the sliding member relative to the guide member, the gear being at least partially disposed in the interior channel defined by the guide member; wherein the guide member and the sliding member cooperate with each other to move the slide-out compartment between an extended position and a refracted position; and wherein the guide member is used to guide movement of the sliding member as the slide-out compartment moves between the extended position and the retracted position. 30. The sliding mechanism as recited in claim 29, wherein the portion of the sliding member that extends out of the longitudinal side of the guide member is used to support the slide-out compartment thereon. 31. The sliding mechanism as recited in claim 29, comprising an electric motor used to drive the gear. 32. The sliding mechanism as recited in claim 29, wherein the sliding member includes a slider rail. 33. The sliding mechanism as recited in claim 29, comprising a roller coupled to the guide member, the roller being used to support the sliding member as the sliding member moves relative to the guide member. 34. The sliding mechanism as recited in claim 33, wherein the roller is coupled to one end of the guide member and the gear is coupled to another end of the guide member, the roller and the gear being used to support the sliding member as the sliding member moves relative to the guide member. 35. The recreational vehicle including the slide-out compartment and the sliding mechanism as recited in claim 29, wherein the sliding mechanism is disposed in the interior of the recreational vehicle between a stationary portion of the recreational vehicle and the slide-out compartment. 36. The sliding mechanism as recited in claim 29, wherein the guide member has a substantially C shaped cross section. 37. The sliding mechanism as recited in claim 29, comprising another guide member which defines an interior channel therein, the another guide member being open on a longitudinal side; another sliding member at least partially disposed in the interior channel defined by the another guide member so that a portion of the another sliding member extends out of the longitudinal side of the another guide member; and another gear which engages the another sliding member to move the another sliding member relative to the another guide member, the another gear being at least partially disposed in the interior channel defined by the another guide member; wherein the guide member and the another guide member are positioned parallel to each other; wherein the another guide member and the another sliding member cooperate wit each other to move the slide-out compartment between the extended position and the retracted position; and wherein the another guide member is used to guide movement of the another sliding member as the slide-out compartment moves between the extended position and the retracted position. 38. The sliding mechanism as recited in claim 37, comprising support elements coupled between the guide member and the another guide member to provide a rigid base assembly which includes the guide member, the another guide member, and the support elements. 39. The sliding mechanism as recited in claim 37, comprising supports coupled between the sliding member and the another sliding member to provide a rigid slider assembly which includes the sliding member, the another sliding member, and the supports. 40. The sliding mechanism as recited in claim 37, comprising a timing assembly which moves telescopically between one position where to gear and the another gear move in unison and another position where the gear and the another gear move independently of each other. 41. A sliding mechanism for moving a slide-out compartment of a recreational vehicle, the sliding mechanism comprising: a guide member which defines an interior channel therein, the guide member being open on a longitudinal side; a sliding member at least partially disposed in the interior channel defined by the guide member, the sliding member being positioned to support the slide-out compartment through the longitudinal side of the guide member; and a gear which engages the sliding member to move the sliding member relative to the guide member, the gear being at least partially disposed in the interior channel defined by the guide member; wherein the guide member and the sliding member cooperate with each other to move the slide-out compartment between an extended position and a refracted position; and wherein the guide member is used to guide movement of the sliding member as the slide-out compartment moves between the extended position and the retracted position. 42. The sliding mechanism as recited in claim 41, comprising an electric motor used to drive the gear. 43. The sliding mechanism as recited in claim 41, wherein the sliding member includes a slider rail. 44. The sliding mechanism as recited in claim 41, comprising a roller coupled to the guide member, the roller being used to support the sliding member as the sliding member moves relative to the guide member. 45. The sliding mechanism as recited in claim 44, wherein the roller is coupled to one end of the guide member and the gear is coupled to another end of the guide member, the roller and the gear being used to support the sliding member as the sliding member moves relative to the guide member. 46. The recreational vehicle including the slide-out compartment arid the sliding mechanism as recited in claim 41, wherein the sliding mechanism is disposed in the interior of the recreational vehicle between a stationary portion of the recreational vehicle and the slide-out compartment. 47. The sliding mechanism as recited in claim 41, wherein the guide member has a substantially C shaped cross section. 48. The sliding mechanism as recited in claim 41, comprising another guide member which defines an interior channel therein, the another guide member being open on a longitudinal side; another sliding member at least partially disposed in the interior channel defined by the another guide member, the another sliding member being positioned to support the slide-out compartment through the longitudinal side of the another guide member; and another sear which engages the another sliding member to move the another sliding member relative to the another guide member, the another gear being at least partially disposed in the interior channel defined by the another guide member; wherein the guide member and the another guide member are positioned parallel to each other; wherein the another guide member and the another sliding member cooperate with each other to move the slide-out compartment between the extended position and the retracted position; and wherein the another guide member is used to guide movement of the another sliding member as the slide-out compartment moves between the extended position and the retracted position. 49. The sliding mechanism as recited in claim 48, comprising support elements coupled between the guide member and the another guide member to provide a rigid base assembly which includes the guide member, the another guide member, and the support elements. 50. The sliding mechanism as recited in claim 48, comprising supports coupled between the sliding member and the another sliding member to provide a rigid slider assembly which includes the sliding member, the another sliding member, and the supports. 51. The sliding mechanism as recited in claim 48, comprising a timing assembly which moves telescopically between one position where the gear and the another gear move in unison and another position where the gear and the another gear move independently of each other. 52. A sliding mechanism for moving a slide-out compartment of a recreational vehicle, the sliding mechanism comprising: a pair of guide members spaced apart and positioned parallel to each other, each of the guide members defining an interior channel therein; a pair of sliding members each of which is at least partially disposed in the interior channel defined by a corresponding guide member from the pair of guide members; a pair of gears each of which is at least partially disposed in the interior channel defined by a corresponding guide member from the pair of guide members and engages a corresponding sliding member from the pair of sliding members, the pair of gears being used to move the pair of sliding members relative to the pair of guide members; and support elements coupled between the pair of guide members to provide a rigid base assembly, the support elements being separate from a frame of the recreational vehicle; wherein the pair of guide members and the pair of sliding members cooperate with each other to move the slide-out compartment between an extended position and a retracted position; and wherein the pair of guide members are used to guide movement of the pair of sliding members as the slide-out compartment moves between the extended position and the retracted position. 53. The sliding mechanism as recited in claim 52, comprising supports coupled between the pair of sliding members to provide a rigid slider assembly. 54. The sliding mechanism as recited in claim 52, wherein each of the sliding members includes a slider rail. 55. The sliding mechanism as recited in claim 52, comprising a pair of rollers each of which is coupled to a corresponding guide member from the pair of guide members, the pair of rollers being used to support the pair of sliding members as the pair of sliding members move relative to the pair of guide members. 56. The recreational vehicle including the slide-out compartment and the sliding mechanism as recited in claim 52, wherein the sliding mechanism is disposed in the interior of the recreational vehicle between a stationary portion of the recreational vehicle and the slide-out compartment. 57. The sliding mechanism as recited in claim 52, comprising an electric motor used to drive the pair of gears. 58. The sliding mechanism as recited in claim 52, wherein each guide member from the pair of guide members has a substantially C shaped cross section. 59. A sliding mechanism for moving a slide-out compartment of a recreational vehicle, the sliding mechanism comprising: a pair of guide members spaced apart and positioned parallel to each other, each of the guide members defining an interior channel therein; a pair of sliding members each of which is at least partially disposed in the interior channel defined by a corresponding guide member from the pair of guide members, each of the sliding members from the pair of sliding members having a first end and a second end; a pair of gears each of which is at least partially disposed in the interior channel defined by a corresponding guide member from the pair of guide members and engages a corresponding sliding member from the pair of sliding members, the pair of gears being used to move the pair of sliding members relative to the pair of guide members; and supports coupled between the pair of sliding members to provide a rigid slider assembly, one of the supports being coupled between the first ends of the pair of sliding members and another one of the supports being coupled between the second ends of the pair of sliding members; wherein the pair of guide members and the pair of sliding members cooperate with each other to move the slide-out compartment between an extended position and a retracted position; and wherein the pair of guide members are used to guide movement of the pair of sliding members as the slide-out compartment moves between the extended position and the retracted position. 60. The sliding mechanism as recited in claim 59, wherein each of the sliding members includes a slider rail. 61. The sliding mechanism as recited in claim 59, comprising a pair of rollers each of which is coupled to a corresponding guide member from the pair of guide members, the pair of rollers being used to support the pair of sliding members as the pair of sliding members move relative to the pair of guide members. 62. The recreational vehicle including the slide-out compartment and the sliding mechanism as recited in claim 59, wherein the sliding mechanism is disposed in the interior of the recreational vehicle between a stationary portion of the recreational vehicle and the slide-out compartment. 63. The sliding mechanism as recited in claim 59, comprising an electric motor used to drive the pair of gears. 64. The sliding mechanism as recited in claim 59, wherein each guide member from the pair of guide members has a substantially C shaped cross section. 65. The sliding mechanism as recited in claim 1, wherein the guide member includes a roller which is used to guide movement of the sliding member. 66. The sliding mechanism as recited in claim 15, wherein the guide member includes a roller which is used to guide movement of the sliding member. 67. The sliding mechanism as recited in claim 29, wherein the guide member includes a roller which is used to guide movement of the sliding member. 68. The sliding mechanism as recited in claim 41, wherein the guide member includes a roller which is used to guide movement of the sliding member. 69. The sliding mechanism as recited in claim 41, wherein a potion of the sliding member extends through the longitudinal side of the guide member. 70. The sliding mechanism as recited in claim 41, wherein the sliding member is positioned to receive a portion of the slide-out compartment which extends through the longitudinal side of the guide member. 71. The sliding mechanism as recited in claim 41, wherein the sliding member supports the slide-out compartment through the longitudinal side of the guide member for at least an instant as the slide-out compartment moves between the extended position and the retracted position. 72. A sliding mechanism for moving a slide-out compartment of a recreational vehicle, the sliding mechanism comprising: a guide member which defines an interior channel therein, the guide member being open on a longitudinal side; a sliding member at least partially disposed in the interior channel defined by the guide member; and a gear which engages the sliding member to move the sliding member relative to the guide member, the gear being at least partially positioned in the interior channel defined by the guide member; wherein the guide member and the eliding member cooperate with each other to move the slide-out compartment between en extended position and a retracted position; and wherein the sliding member is positioned between the gear and the longitudinal side of the guide member. 73. The sliding mechanism as recited in claim 72, wherein the gear engages a plurality of holes in the sliding member to move the sliding member relative to the guide member. 74. The sliding mechanism as recited in claim 70, comprising an electric motor used to drive the gear. 75. The sliding mechanism as recited in claim 72, wherein the guide member is shaped substantially like a C. 76. The sliding mechanism as recited in claim 72, wherein the guide member includes a roller which is used to guide movement of the sliding member. 77. The sliding mechanism as recited in claim 72, comprising a roller coupled to the guide member, the roller being used to support the sliding member as the sliding member moves relative to the guide member. 78. The sliding mechanism as recited in claim 77, wherein the roller is coupled to one end of the guide member and the gear is coupled to another end of the guide member, the roller and the gear being used to support the sliding member as the sliding member moves relative to the guide member. 79. The sliding mechanism as recited in claim 72, wherein the sliding member is positioned to support the slide-out compartment through the longitudinal side of the guide member. 80. The sliding mechanism as recited in claim 79, wherein the sliding member supports the slide-out compartment trough the longitudinal side of the guide member for at least an instant as the slide-out compartment move between the extended position and the retracted position. 81. The sliding mechanism as recited in claim 72, wherein a portion of the sliding member extends through the longitudinal side of the guide member. 82. The sliding mechanism as recited in claim 72, wherein the sliding member is positioned to receive a portion of the slide-out compartment which extends through the longitudinal side of the guide member. 83. The sliding mechanism as recited in claim 72, wherein the sliding member at least substantially closes the longitudinal side of the guide member. 84. The recreational vehicle including the slide-out compartment and the sliding mechanism as recited in claim 72, wherein the sliding mechanism is disposed in the interior of the recreational vehicle between a stationary portion of the recreational vehicle and the slide-out compartment. 85. The sliding mechanism as recited in claim 72 comprising another guide member which defines an interior channel therein, the another guide member being open on a longitudinal side; another sliding member at least partially disposed in the interior channel defined by the another guide member; and another gear which engages to another sliding member to move the another sliding member relative to the another guide member, the another gear being at least partially positioned in the interior channel defined by the another guide member; wherein the another guide member and the another sliding member cooperate with each other to move to slide-out compartment between an extended position and a retracted position; and wherein die another sliding member is positioned between the another gear and the longitudinal side of the another guide member. 86. The sliding mechanism as recited in claim 85, comprising support elements coupled between the guide member and the another guide member to provide a rigid base assembly which includes the guide member, the another guide member, and the support elements. 87. The sliding mechanism as recited in claim 85, comprising supports coupled between the sliding member and the another sliding member to provide a rigid slider assembly which includes the sliding member, the another sliding member, and the supports. 88. The sliding mechanism as recited in claim 85, comprising a timing assembly which moves telescopically between one position where the gear and the another gear move in unison and another position where the gear and the another gear move independently of each other.
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