Utilities pod for caravans
US9649995B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 13, 2010 |
| Grant date | May 16, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 6, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R15/00
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A utilities pod (10) for a vehicle, especially a caravan. The pod is removably mounted underneath the cabin structure and contains utilities apparatus such as a water heater, space heater (62), battery and water tank (60). The pod is connected to the cabin of the vehicle by an interface unit having multiple ports (18) by which said respective utility services are provided to the cabin. The interface unit is configured for installation in the floor of said cabin such that the ports are exposed to the interior of the cabin structure.
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