Land vehicles: bodies and tops – Bodies – Camper
Patent
1996-01-11
1998-11-03
Pike, Andrew C.
Land vehicles: bodies and tops
Bodies
Camper
52 67, 403319, B60P 334
Patent
active
058298223
ABSTRACT:
A system varies space of a vehicle having a fixed portion and a number of ground engaging wheels coupled to the fixed portion. An expandable portion coupled to the fixed portion moves along a first axis relative to the fixed portion to vary volume of a living space defined by both portions. A pair of moveable, load bearing arms are each coupled to the fixed portion and each have a bearing member that contacts the expandable portion. The bearing member of each of the arms moves relative to both portions along a second axis generally perpendicular to the first axis during varying of the living space. Another housing system includes an enclosure with a pair of walls that may be selectively coupled together by a latch. In one form, this latch includes a pair of guide rails fixed to one of the walls that define a channel therebetween. One of the rails defines a first notch intersecting the channel. A projection extends from the other wall which defines a second notch. The projection may slide between the rails to align the first and second notches. A coupling pin engages the notches when aligned to substantially prevent movement between the walls.
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Kwikee Products Co., Inc.
Pike Andrew C.
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