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Stow-away bed

US7178180B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 21, 2005
Grant dateFeb 20, 2007
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Expiry dateNov 21, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60P3/39
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A stow-away bed is disclosed that includes a flat rectangular deck pivotally mounted between opposed vehicle end walls by a pair of parallel swing arms. The parallel swing arms allow the bed deck to remain horizontal as the deck is manually swung between the storage and sleep positions. The stow-away bed is pivotally mounted between opposed vehicle end walls for movement between a sleep position where the bed deck is suspended adjacent the vehicle ceiling and a sleep position, where the bed deck is suspended from the vehicle ceiling. A pair of elastic cords connect the bed deck to the vehicle side wall. The elastic cords pull the bed deck toward the vehicle sidewall and help hold the bed deck in the sleep position.

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