Stow-away bed
US7444691B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 3, 2007 |
| Grant date | Nov 4, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 3, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47C17/84
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
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. In one embodiment, 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. In another embodiment, a chain drive and piston prop are incorporated to assist in moving the bed between the storage and sleep positions.
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