IP Library Granted Patent US 9,878,677
Granted Patent B2
US 9,878,677 · App. 14/941,261 · Granted Jan 30, 2018

Apparatus, systems and methods relating to sliding dash assemblies

Inventors: Matthew Clements (Clive, IA); Steven Jergenson (Clear Lake, IA); Craig Casanova (Albert Lea, MN); Bob Ritter (Clear Lake, IA)
Assignee: Winnebago Industries, Inc.
B60R11/0235B60R7/06B60R11/02B60R2011/0005B60R2011/0061B60R2011/0084B60R2011/0092
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Patent No.
US 9,878,677
App. No.
14/941,261
Granted
Jan 30, 2018
Kind
B2
Abstract

The sliding display device system is a device for mounting a display devices in a recreational vehicle that allows for easy repositioning of the display device along a horizontal axis between the driver and passenger side.

Claims (24)

1. A recreational vehicle comprising:

a dashboard comprising at least one slide groove comprising a first end and a second end;

a trolley assembly comprising a mounting assembly; and

a chain assembly, wherein the chain assembly is configured to shuttle the trolley assembly along the slide groove between the first end and the second end.

2. The recreational vehicle of claim 1 , further comprising a workstation assembly connected to the slide groove.

3. The recreational vehicle of claim 2 , wherein the workstation includes a work surface.

4. The recreational vehicle of claim 1 , further comprising a chain connection member coupling the trolley assembly to the chain assembly.

5. The recreational vehicle of claim 1 , further comprising an electrical connection coupled to the trolley assembly.

6. The recreational vehicle of claim 1 , further comprising a display device coupled to the trolley assembly.

7. The recreational vehicle of claim 6 , further comprising a control center electrically coupled to the display device.

8. The recreational vehicle of claim 1 , further comprising a bracket configured to be connected to the trolley assembly.

9. The recreational vehicle of claim 1 , further comprising a friction reduction mechanism configured to reduce friction between the trolley assembly and the slide groove.

10. The recreational vehicle of claim 9 , wherein the friction reduction mechanism is either a wheel or a bearing.

11. The recreational vehicle of claim 9 , wherein the friction reduction mechanism comprises one of low-resistance nylon, plastic, and grease.

12. A recreational vehicle comprising:

a dashboard comprising:

a slide groove extending along at least a portion of the dashboard, wherein the dashboard has a first end and a second end,

a chain system disposed within the dashboard, and

a chain connection member disposed through the slide groove and extending through the dashboard; and

a bracket configured to be slideably connected to the chain system through the slide groove, wherein the bracket is configured to be shuttled between the first end and the second end via the slide grove.

13. The recreational vehicle of claim 12 , further comprising a workstation coupled to the slide groove.

14. The recreational vehicle of claim 13 , wherein the workstation includes a work surface.

15. The recreational vehicle of claim 12 , further comprising a display device coupled to the bracket.

16. The recreational vehicle of claim 15 , further comprising a control center electrically coupled to the display device.

Assignments (5)
SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Jul 8, 2020
From: WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.
To: U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS COLLATERAL TRUSTEE
Reel/Frame 053146/0258 →
RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Jul 8, 2020
From: JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., AS ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT
To: WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.
Reel/Frame 053149/0821 →
SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Nov 8, 2016
From: WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.
To: JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., AS ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT
Reel/Frame 040255/0382 →
SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Nov 8, 2016
From: WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.
To: JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., AS ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT
Reel/Frame 040255/0479 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Oct 12, 2016
From: CLEMENTS, MATTHEW; JERGENSON, STEVEN; CASANOVA, CRAIG; RITTER, BOB
To: WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.
Reel/Frame 039995/0730 →
Continuity (3)
Continuation 14208826 · Mar 13, 2014
Provisional Application 61789088 · Mar 15, 2013
Related Publication 20160068113A1 · Mar 10, 2016