Sleeping area for pop-up roof

Abstract

Vehicle (1) with a roof (2), - wherein within the roof (2) in the operating position a lying area for persons is provided, - wherein the lying surface comprises at least one lying cushion (7) and at least one support element (9) and - wherein in the operating position at least one support element (8) is provided for supporting the lying surface, characterized in that - in the position of use, the lying surface is at least partially divisible and / or foldable along the longitudinal direction of the vehicle.

Description

[0001] The invention relates to a lying surface within the roof of a vehicle.

[0002] For the purposes of the present invention, the term "vehicle" refers primarily to vehicles used for travel purposes, in particular motorhomes, recreational vehicles and caravans.

[0003] For the purposes of this invention, the term "roof" primarily refers to a pop-up roof or a lifting roof. It can also refer to a fixed roof attachment of the aforementioned vehicles.

[0004] In the context of the invention, the term "operating position" means the possibility of using at least part of the sleeping area. A operating position exists in vehicles with the pop-up or lifting roof extended, provided the vehicle is not in motion. In vehicles with a fixed roof extension, an operating position is always present.

[0005] Vehicles with a pop-up or lifting roof, or a fixed roof attachment, are already known from the prior art. For example, a pop-up roof for a vehicle, in particular for a camper van, is described in German patent application DE 10 2004 005 589 A1.

[0006] A motorhome and / or campervan with a pop-up roof is also known from German patent application DE 295 13 973 U1. This design uses a so-called roof bed panel, on which a sleeping area or daybed can be set up. The roof bed panel can also be used as a storage surface. A disadvantage of using such roof bed panels is that the full standing height in the vehicle is no longer available after the panel is installed. It is therefore not possible to simultaneously provide full standing height in the vehicle and a sleeping area within the existing roof.

[0007] Sleeping platforms for camping vehicles that do not consist of a single roof bed panel are already known from the prior art. For example, DE 295 13 973 U1 describes a support grid. These are used to create a sleeping surface. The support grid consists of hollow profile slats connected by cross-connections, which are joined together by textile or plastic strips, similar to blinds. When not in use, they are stored, for example, rolled up inside the vehicle or outside. Such a sleeping surface made of hollow profile slats also has the disadvantage that full standing height in the vehicle is not guaranteed when a sleeping surface is simultaneously available.

[0008] Furthermore, DE 198 24 734 B4 discloses a bed for a vehicle of the type of a camping vehicle with a substructure, wherein the substructure forms two successive areas in the longitudinal direction of the bed and has a transverse pivot axis at one of its end ends for pivoting between a rest position, in which the other end face of the substructure is pivoted upwards to a position near the vehicle roof, and an operating position lowered in contrast, wherein the two areas are unconnected at their mutually facing transverse edges and the area further away from the pivot axis can be pivoted upwards around the pivot axis from the operating position to the rest position without taking the other area near the pivot axis with it.

[0009] Finally, DE 42 15 111 C2 discloses a two-part sleeping berth in the driver's cab of a truck with a partial joint in the transverse direction of the vehicle, which consists of a base berth and a pivotable swivel element that can be brought into a vertical position relative to the rear wall of the driver's cab, which in the upright position forms a backrest associated with the base berth which then functions as a bench seat, wherein the swivel element is designed as a one-piece, approximately U-shaped bracket surrounding the base berth on its front and on its broad sides, hinged near the rear wall of the driver's cab, which in the upright position is supported on the rear wall of the driver's cab and wherein, when the bracket is pivoted upwards, the base berth can be pulled out of a shaft in the rear wall of the driver's cab by a predetermined amount.

[0010] The present invention therefore aims to circumvent the aforementioned disadvantages and to provide an improved lying area within a roof.

[0011] This problem is solved by the features of claim 1. Further advantageous embodiments are described in particular in the dependent claims. Accordingly, a lying surface for persons within the roof of a vehicle is proposed, wherein the lying surface comprises at least one lying cushion and at least one support element, and wherein, in the operating position, at least one support element is provided for supporting the lying surface, and wherein, in the operating position, the lying surface is at least partially divisible and / or foldable along the longitudinal direction of the vehicle. In this way, the lying surface according to the invention allows the full standing height in the vehicle to be utilized while simultaneously using the divided lying surface.

[0012] In an advantageous embodiment of the present invention, it may be provided that the lying surface can be divided at least section by section along the longitudinal direction of the vehicle by means of a pivoting, lifting or folding movement.

[0013] Therefore, various movements are conceivable that make it possible to utilize the full standing height inside the vehicle while simultaneously providing a lying area.

[0014] It is particularly advantageous if the lying cushion is arranged to rest on the support element, and in particular if the support element is designed to receive it.

[0015] This allows the support element to stabilize the lying cushion.

[0016] The supporting element can be a structure made of wood, plastic, or metal. It is preferred if the supporting element is designed as a board made of wood.

[0017] Furthermore, a particularly preferred embodiment may provide that the at least one reclining cushion and / or the at least one support element is designed in multiple parts. This makes it possible to offer the user increased flexibility and thus accommodate individual needs regarding the use of the vehicle.

[0018] In a further embodiment, it can be provided that at least one reclining cushion is designed in multiple parts, wherein at least two parts have different widths transverse to the longitudinal axis of the vehicle and / or wherein one part has a width that is equal to or greater than its length.

[0019] This makes it possible to utilize the full standing height inside the vehicle along its length, thus enabling, for example, the use of the cooking facilities also located in this direction. At the same time, this design allows for at least partial use of the sleeping area. The different needs of the user can be accommodated, as the full standing height inside the vehicle can be increased or decreased not only lengthwise but also crosswise. Accordingly, the sleeping area can also be enlarged or reduced. Additionally, a sleeping area spanning the entire width can be available in at least a section of the vehicle.

[0020] An advantageous embodiment of the invention provides that the lying surface can be detachably connected to the roof and / or to the vehicle.

[0021] This has the advantage of preventing an unfolded lounger cushion from changing its position uncontrollably, for example by folding down. This also reduces the potential risk of injury from uncontrolled folding.

[0022] In a particularly preferred embodiment, the invention provides that the at least one reclining cushion and / or the at least one support element is provided with at least one fastening means, wherein the fastening means is preferably designed as a folding means and / or wherein the fastening means is connected to the vehicle and / or to the roof, such that the at least one reclining cushion and / or the at least one support element is pivotable or foldable.

[0023] This reduces the risk of injury, for example, from uncontrolled folding. Additionally, it allows for division with less effort.

[0024] A further embodiment of the invention provides that the at least one reclining cushion and / or the at least one support element is provided with at least one folding means, which is arranged on the outside along the longitudinal direction of the vehicle of the at least one reclining cushion and / or the at least one support element and is connected to the roof and / or to the vehicle, such that the at least one reclining cushion and / or the at least one support element is pivotable or foldable.

[0025] This advantageously allows the sleeping surface to be divided with reduced effort and eliminates the need to store the folded-up sleeping cushion separately in the vehicle or elsewhere, thus enabling quick conversion back to its original state. It also allows for variation of both the usable sleeping area and the usable standing height in the vehicle.

[0026] In a further embodiment, the at least one reclining cushion can be designed in multiple parts, with at least two parts each having at least one folding mechanism arranged on the inside along the longitudinal direction of the vehicle, such that both parts can be pivoted or folded towards each other. Since a window in the roof may be covered when the reclining cushion is folded up, potentially reducing light in the vehicle, folding the cushions together ensures unimpeded light transmission through existing windows. A further advantage is that no fastening means are required on the vehicle or roof, which could otherwise be damaged by screws or potentially lead to leaks over time.

[0027] A further embodiment of the invention may provide that the at least one reclining cushion and / or the at least one support element can be set up without fastening or folding means by a pivoting or folding movement.

[0028] An advantage here is that no replacement of such devices is planned should they become inoperative.

[0029] An embodiment of the invention may also provide that at least one reclining cushion is designed in multiple parts, wherein at least two parts are identical or have a regular rectangular shape.

[0030] This allows for further individual needs of the user to be addressed.

[0031] A particularly preferred embodiment provides that the reclining cushion is designed in three parts.

[0032] A three-part design is particularly advantageous because when the reclining cushion is unfolded, two parts remain, thus creating a particularly favorable living-sleeping space ratio.

[0033] Another embodiment provides that the at least one reclining cushion or the at least one support element is designed in multiple parts and that at least one part of the reclining cushion or the support element can be moved from an approximately horizontal position in the operating position to an approximately perpendicular position. This ensures full standing height, and, particularly for taller individuals, also reduces or eliminates the risk of injury from collisions with the unfolded reclining cushion or support element.

[0034] In order to have more freedom of choice regarding the usable lying area, further training may also provide that the lying area has the same number of lying cushions in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle and in the transverse direction of the vehicle.

[0035] Another preferred embodiment provides that the roof is in particular a pop-up roof and / or a lifting roof.

[0036] Finally, the invention provides that the vehicle is a motorhome, a recreational vehicle or a caravan.

[0037] The present invention will now be explained in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. These show: Fig. 1 a schematic partial view of a vehicle with a pop-up roof from the prior art; Fig. 2 a sectional view transverse to the longitudinal axis of a support grid known from the prior art in a collapsed state; Fig. 3 a schematic representation of the lying surface according to the invention, in the undivided state and not mounted in the vehicle; Fig. 4 a view of the lying surface according to the invention looking towards the rear of the vehicle in its undivided state; Fig. 5 a view of the lying surface according to the invention with a view in the rear direction of the vehicle in the longitudinal direction divided state; Fig. 6 a view of the lying surface according to the invention, looking in the front direction of the vehicle in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle; Fig. 7 a view of the lying surface according to the invention in the divided state looking towards the rear of the vehicle;

[0038] In Fig. Figure 1 shows a partially depicted vehicle 1 with a roof 2, as known from the prior art. The roof 2 is a so-called pop-up roof, which has a roof wing 3 that can be raised upwards from a roof cutout of the vehicle 1 by means of a mechanism 4 known per se. In the embodiment shown, the pop-up roof is opened towards the front of the vehicle. Pop-up roofs that open towards the rear of the vehicle are also known from the prior art. The roof wing has several flexible walls forming a bellows, which create an interior space. This interior space is used, for example, for resting or as storage space, in a manner known per se, for which a sleeping surface (not shown) is required.

[0039] In Fig. Figure 2 shows a support grate 5 known from the prior art in its collapsed state, as is commonly used in vehicle roofs, for example as a sleeping platform. The support grate 5 has so-called hollow profile lamellae 6, which are connected to each other, for example by means of straps.

[0040] In Fig. Figure 3 schematically illustrates an embodiment of the lying surface according to the invention. The lying surface comprises a multi-part lying cushion 7. In the illustrated embodiment, two parts of the lying cushion 7 have a greater length than their width. These are a first longitudinal lying surface 13 and a second longitudinal lying surface 14. Furthermore, the two longitudinal lying surfaces 13 and 14 have the same length but different widths. Additionally, a part is provided which is arranged transversely at the end face of the other two parts of the lying cushion 7 and has a greater width compared to its length. In contrast to the parts of the lying cushion 7 that are arranged in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle, one part of the lying cushion 7, as already mentioned, is arranged in the transverse direction of the vehicle. This is a transverse lying surface 15. The lying cushion 7 rests on a support element 9.Both the transverse lying surface 15 and the first longitudinal lying surface 13, as well as the second longitudinal lying surface 14, rest on the support element 9. The support element is designed in three parts, corresponding to the three lying surfaces 13, 14, and 15. In an embodiment not shown in detail, the support element can also be designed as a single piece. In another embodiment, the support element can also be designed such that it comprises fewer parts than there are lying surfaces. Furthermore, in . Fig. Figure 3 shows an enlarged version of the lying surface according to the invention. Both the transverse lying surface 15 and the first longitudinal lying surface 13 are shown. Both partial lying surfaces 13, 15 are each arranged on a support element 9. In the illustrated embodiment, the enlarged version thus shows two lying surfaces 13, 15 and two associated support elements 9.

[0041] In Fig. Figure 4 shows a possible embodiment of a lying surface according to the invention in its operating position in a vehicle 1 or in a roof 2. The lying surface consists of a lying cushion 7 according to Fig. Figure 3 shows a first longitudinal section lying surface 13, a second longitudinal section lying surface 14, and a transverse section lying surface 15. In the illustrated embodiment, the lying cushion 7 rests on two support elements 8, which ensure appropriate stabilization of the lying surface during use. Part of the lying cushion 7, the transverse section lying surface 15, is located at the rear. This allows access to the lying surface from the front of the vehicle. The lying cushion 7 rests on a support element 9 (not shown in detail), which provides additional stabilization of the lying surface. The support element 9 can be, for example, a wooden construction or a construction made of plastic or metal. It is conceivable that the support element 9 is designed as a single or multi-part board. In the illustrated embodiment, the support element 9 is an underside 16 of the lying cushion 7 or of the longitudinal sections lying surfaces 13, 14, or the transverse section lying surface 15.

[0042] The lying cushion 7 also has a top surface 17. In this embodiment, this surface is softer than the bottom surface 16. The top surface 17 rests on the bottom surface 16. Accordingly, the lying cushion 7, or the longitudinal lying surfaces 13, 14, or the transverse lying surface 15, is designed in multiple parts. Each of the lying surfaces 13, 14, 15 comprises a support element 9, or a bottom surface 16, and a top surface 17, the top surface 17 having a lower hardness than the bottom surface 16.

[0043] It is conceivable that the top surface 17 and the bottom surface 16 are made from a single piece. It is also conceivable that the bottom surface 16 and the top surface 17 share a common covering. The top surface 17 could, for example, be a mattress resting on the bottom surface 16. Thus, the top surface 17 and the bottom surface 16 can be connected by means of a mattress cover.

[0044] Furthermore, support element 9 and the first longitudinal lying surface 13 and / or the second longitudinal lying surface 14 and / or the transverse lying surface 15 can be formed in one piece. It is also conceivable that support element 9 and one or more lying surfaces 13, 14, 15 are not formed in one piece and are detachably connected to each other, for example via a covering.

[0045] At least one of the longitudinal sleeping surfaces 13, 14 rests, at least with a partial area of ​​its surface, on a lateral support 19. The lateral support 19 is arranged in the vehicle 1 and is designed such that the support element 8 can be stowed in the support area of ​​the lateral support 19 when the corresponding longitudinal sleeping surface 13, 14 is erected.

[0046] In one embodiment (not shown in detail), the support element 9 comprises struts oriented longitudinally in the vehicle direction and flexible bands, for example textile bands, oriented transversely in the vehicle direction. Thus, the size of the support element 9 can be changed in the transverse direction of the vehicle.

[0047] In a further embodiment not shown in detail, the support element 8 can be supplemented or replaced by at least one vertical support or at least one diagonal strut, thereby providing additional stabilization of the lying surface.

[0048] In Fig. Figure 5 shows a possible division of the sleeping surface along the longitudinal direction of the vehicle. A portion of the sleeping cushion 7 originally arranged longitudinally, here the second longitudinal section 14, is folded away (not shown in detail) to allow full standing height in the area thereby made available. In the illustrated embodiment, both a portion of the sleeping cushion 7 arranged longitudinally, the first longitudinal section 13, and a portion of the sleeping cushion 7 arranged transversely to it at the end, a transverse section 15, are still present. After the sleeping surface is divided, these two parts remain available, for example, for resting. The sleeping cushion 7, or the longitudinal section 13, has a zipper 18. This zipper 18 is attached to a cover (not shown in detail), which holds the upper surface 17 to the lower surface 16.

[0049] Thus, the lying surface or one or more lying cushions 7 can be designed such that it comprises a bottom surface 16, a top surface 17, and a cover. The bottom surface 16 is designed as a wooden construction, in particular as a board, onto which the top surface 17 can be placed, the top surface 17 being designed as a mattress. Both the bottom surface 16 and the top surface 17 are jointly enclosed by a cover, in particular a mattress cover. The mattress cover thus holds the bottom surface 16 and the top surface 17 together.

[0050] It is possible that a longitudinal partial lying surface 13 or 14 has a design according to Fig. 5 and comprises a multi-part construction consisting of top 17 and bottom 16, wherein the top 17 is connected to the bottom 16 by means of a cover.

[0051] It is also possible that the longitudinal lying surfaces 13, 14 and / or the transverse lying surface 15 have different constructions. For example, the underside 16 and the upper side 17 of the first longitudinal lying surface may be made of a single piece, while the underside 16 and the upper side 17 of the second longitudinal lying surface may be made of multiple parts.

[0052] Furthermore, the longitudinal lying surfaces 13, 14 can have identical constructions, while the transverse lying surface 15 can have a different construction. Thus, the upper surface 17 and lower surface 16 of the transverse lying surface 15 can be made of a single piece, and the upper surface 17 and lower surface 16 of the longitudinal lying surfaces 13, 14 can be made of multiple parts. A correspondingly reversed construction with respect to the longitudinal lying surfaces 13, 14 and the transverse lying surface 15 is also possible.

[0053] In Fig. Figure 6 shows the lying surface according to the invention in its divided state. In the illustrated embodiment, two parts of the lying cushion 7, the first longitudinal lying surface 13 and the second longitudinal lying surface 14, are unfolded. For this purpose, two fastening means 10 are provided on each of these two parts 13, 14 of the lying cushion 7, which are attached to the roof 2. It is also conceivable that the fastening means 10 are attached to the vehicle 1 instead of the roof 2. In any case, this ensures that the unfolded parts, the first and / or the second longitudinal lying surface 13, 14, of the lying cushion 7 cannot fall uncontrollably into the vehicle interior and injure users. The fastening means 10 is also designed as a folding means 11, which makes division particularly easy. Since the illustrated embodiment represents the non-use of the lying cushions in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle, no support element 8 is required.These are stored in a roof overhang to be quickly available when needed.

[0054] In Fig. Figure 7 shows a lying surface according to the invention, which is divided both in the longitudinal direction and in the transverse direction of the vehicle. A part of the lying cushion 7 arranged at the rear of the vehicle 1 has a reinforcing element 12 in the area of ​​its greatest width in order to increase the stability of the lying surface in the transverse direction of the vehicle. Reference symbol list: 1 vehicle 2 roof 3 roof wings 4 Mechanics 5 support grid 6 hollow profile slats 7 lounge cushions 8 support element 9 Supporting element 10 Fasteners 11 Folding devices 12 Reinforcing element 13 first longitudinal partial lying surface 14 second longitudinal partial lying surface 15 transverse lying areas 16 Underside 17 Top 18 zippers 19-page edition

Claims

Vehicle (1) with a roof (2),- wherein a lying surface for persons is provided within the roof (2) in the operating position,- wherein the lying surface comprises at least one lying cushion (7) and at least one support element (9) and- wherein at least one support element (8) is provided for supporting the lying surface in the operating position, characterized in that- in the operating position the lying surface is at least partially divisible and / or foldable along the longitudinal direction of the vehicle. Vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that the lying surface can be divided at least section by section along the longitudinal direction of the vehicle by means of a pivoting, lifting or folding movement. Vehicle according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the reclining cushion (7) is arranged to rest on the support element (9), in particular to receive the support element (9). Vehicle according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the at least one reclining cushion (7) and / or the at least one support element (9) is designed in multiple parts. Vehicle according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the at least one reclining cushion (7) is designed in multiple parts, wherein at least two parts have different widths transverse to the longitudinal direction of the vehicle and / or wherein one part has a width equal to or greater than its length. Vehicle according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the lying surface can be detachably connected to the roof (2) and / or to the vehicle (1). Vehicle according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the at least one reclining cushion (7) and / or the at least one support element (9) is provided with at least one fastening means (10), wherein the fastening means (10) is preferably designed as a folding means and / or wherein the fastening means (10) is connected to the vehicle (1) and / or to the roof (2) in such a way that the at least one reclining cushion (7) and / or the at least one support element (9) is pivotable or foldable. Vehicle according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the at least one reclining cushion and / or the at least one support element (9) is provided with at least one folding means (11) which is arranged on the outside along the longitudinal direction of the vehicle of the at least one reclining cushion (7) and / or the at least one support element (9) and is connected to the roof (2) and / or to the vehicle (1) in such a way that the at least one reclining cushion (7) and / or the at least one support element (9) is pivotable or foldable. Vehicle according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the at least one reclining cushion (7) is designed in multiple parts, wherein at least two parts each have at least one folding means, each of which is arranged on the inside along the longitudinal direction of the vehicle, such that both parts can be pivoted or folded towards each other or towards each other. Vehicle according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the at least one reclining cushion (7) and / or the at least one support element (9) can be set up without fastening or folding means by a pivoting or folding movement. Vehicle according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the at least one reclining cushion (7) is designed in multiple parts, wherein at least two parts are identical or have a regular rectangular shape. Vehicle according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the reclining cushion (7) is designed in three parts. Vehicle according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the at least one reclining cushion (7) or the at least one support element (9) is designed in multiple parts and at least one part of the at least one reclining cushion (7) or the support element (9) is movable from a position approximately horizontal in the operating position to a position approximately perpendicular thereto. Vehicle according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the vehicle is a motorhome, a recreational vehicle or a caravan.

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