Sleeping compartment upper berth
US4138949A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 14, 1977 |
| Grant date | Feb 13, 1979 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 14, 1997 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB61D31/00
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A sleeping berth movable between stored and use positions includes an elongated pan having a central substantially deep portion and at opposite ends substantially narrower portions which contain a suitably shaped mattress. The shallow portions in the use position of the bed increase the head room for passengers seated on the compartment seats. The pan or shell of the berth also includes at one side thereof a tubular beam construction which houses a linkage mechanism for releasably locking the berth in use and non-use positions.
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