Vehicle with a kitchen unit
The vehicle kitchen unit's adjustable design addresses space and adaptability issues by allowing the work surface and appliance to move within the vehicle, improving safety, comfort, and access, while maintaining seating functionality.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- DE · DE
- Patent Type
- Patents
- Current Assignee / Owner
- VOLKSWAGEN AG
- Filing Date
- 2018-05-07
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-11
AI Technical Summary
Existing vehicle kitchen units are not optimally designed for safe and comfortable use, particularly in terms of installation space and adaptability to user requirements, and often require compromising on seating arrangements.
A vehicle kitchen unit with a first fixed section and a second adjustable section, allowing the work surface and kitchen appliance to move forward or rearward, enabling versatile use from inside and outside the vehicle, and incorporating a sliding mechanism with cover elements for support and a vented fuel container.
The design extends the usable area of the kitchen unit without sacrificing seating, allows odor-free cooking, and provides adaptable access based on weather conditions, enhancing user convenience and space utilization.
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Abstract
Description
[0001] The invention relates to a vehicle with a kitchen unit according to the combination of features of claim 1 of the invention.
[0002] DE 10 2016 200 198 A1 discloses a vehicle with a kitchen module which, in a rest position, is arranged in a space in the vehicle wall formed between an outer body panel and an inner body panel, and can be moved through an opening formed in the inner body panel into a functional position within the vehicle interior and back.
[0003] FR 2 632 583 A1 describes a kitchen unit in a vehicle, which is arranged in the rear of the vehicle near a rear opening on a side wall of the vehicle. At least part of the kitchen unit is designed to pivot about a vertical axis such that, in the pivoted operating position, it is oriented transversely to the longitudinal direction of the vehicle, essentially in line with the rear opening of the vehicle. The kitchen unit includes kitchen appliances which, in the pivoted operating position of said part of the kitchen unit, are located outside the vehicle.
[0004] CN 106 965 731 A discloses a vehicle with a grilling device, which grilling device is arranged on a support frame of the vehicle by means of an extendable drawer mechanism.
[0005] DE 92 09 092 U1 discloses a kitchen unit for a vehicle with a work surface that is movable relative to the kitchen unit. In its initial position, the work surface covers the top of the kitchen unit. In an operating position, at least part of the top of the kitchen unit is freely accessible.
[0006] DE 20 2004 002 573 U1 discloses a kitchen unit for a caravan. The kitchen unit comprises a body from which at least one drawer can be extended, and a cooking device and / or a grilling device may be arranged on the drawer.
[0007] The object of the invention is to create a vehicle with a kitchen unit that is further improved compared to the prior art and enables safe and comfortable use of the kitchen unit, particularly with minimized installation space. For the purposes of this invention, a kitchen unit is understood to be a piece of furniture or a piece of furniture that preferably serves for the preparation and, in some cases, also the storage of food, and optionally for the storage of kitchen utensils.
[0008] The problem is solved by a vehicle with a kitchen unit, wherein the kitchen unit has a first kitchen unit part fixed in the vehicle and a second kitchen unit part adjustable relative to the same, wherein the second kitchen unit part is formed by a movable work surface on which at least one kitchen appliance is arranged, and wherein the work surface together with the kitchen appliance, viewed in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle (X-direction), is mounted on the first kitchen unit part, movable from an initial position “A” of the work surface together with the kitchen appliance directly above or within the first kitchen unit part, beyond the same part towards the front of the vehicle and / or towards the rear of the vehicle to an operating position “B” and back.
[0009] Such a design and arrangement of a kitchen unit in the vehicle opens up diverse possibilities for using the kitchen unit and the kitchen appliance both from inside and outside the vehicle and is therefore conveniently adaptable to specific user requirements and current circumstances according to user behavior.
[0010] The dependent claims describe preferred further developments or embodiments of the invention.
[0011] According to the invention, the work surface, including the kitchen appliance, is movable towards the front of the vehicle in such a way that this work surface can be positioned, at least partially, above a vehicle seat with its backrest folded down, which is located in front of the first kitchen unit section. This advantageously allows the usable area of the kitchen unit within the vehicle to be extended without having to forgo conventional fixtures such as the aforementioned vehicle seat.
[0012] In a further development of the invention, it is provided that the work surface, including the kitchen appliance, can be moved towards the rear of the vehicle in such a way that, when the tailgate or rear door of the vehicle is open, it projects at least partially beyond the rear of the vehicle. This opens up another advantageous possibility of using the kitchen appliance, namely from the rear of the vehicle and from outside the vehicle.
[0013] To facilitate the handling of the kitchen appliance, the invention provides that the work surface, including the kitchen appliance, can be moved towards the rear of the vehicle in such a way that the kitchen appliance can be positioned outside the vehicle when the tailgate or rear door is open. If the kitchen appliance in question is, for example, a cooking appliance, cooking odors inside the vehicle are advantageously prevented, or at least significantly reduced.
[0014] This sliding mechanism for the work surface and kitchen appliances, either towards the front or rear of the vehicle, can be implemented either independently or in combination with other features on the vehicle's kitchen unit. By combining these two sliding options, a choice is made: for example, in bad weather, the work surface and appliances can be moved towards the front of the vehicle, allowing access to the kitchen unit and appliances from inside the vehicle; or in good weather, the work surface and appliances can be moved towards the rear of the vehicle, allowing access from outside.
[0015] To make the kitchen unit, and especially the work surface, as light and cost-effective as possible, the work surface has at least one cover element. This cover element is pivotally mounted at the front or rear of the vehicle in such a way that, starting from a first functional position to cover the work surface and kitchen equipment, it can be moved to a second functional position to support the work surface and kitchen equipment on the vehicle floor or a platform, and back again. This means that the work surface, when in its shifted operating position and potentially loaded with various kitchen utensils, can be easily constructed because it is adequately supported at both ends: at one end by the first kitchen unit section and, depending on the direction of movement, at the other end by the vehicle floor or platform.
[0016] To achieve optimal placement of the kitchen unit inside the vehicle, it is designed that the kitchen unit, viewed from the side wall of the vehicle and in the transverse direction (Y-direction), at least its second section, in the form of the work surface, is positioned next to a rear seat or a rear row of seats consisting of two or more rear seats when moved into its offset position. This allows the kitchen unit, including the work surface and kitchen appliances, to be used from inside the vehicle even while seated.
[0017] It is further advantageous that the kitchen unit is arranged between a C-pillar and a D-pillar of the vehicle, viewed in the longitudinal direction (X-direction). Such a vehicle is generally a motorhome, bus, minibus, or panel van. The vehicle manufacturing industry has a need to provide a vehicle, preferably a bus, for camping purposes, which has a rear side door on both sides, preferably a sliding door. Such a vehicle is sometimes referred to in the industry as a "double loader." This allows for convenient entry and exit from both sides of the vehicle. Furthermore, it also provides the advantageous possibility of handling the kitchen unit through the open side door.Sliding door through from the outside of the vehicle, provided that the work surface including kitchen equipment is shifted towards the front of the vehicle, i.e., adjacent to the aforementioned side or sliding door.
[0018] As already indicated above, the at least one kitchen appliance supported or attached to the work surface is preferably a cooking appliance or a component of a cooking appliance. Alternatively, or in combination with said cooking appliance, a washing or dishwashing facility, such as a washbasin, possibly with a tap, a cutting board, and / or any other conceivable kitchen utensil may also be provided.
[0019] As further provided by the invention, the first kitchen unit preferably has a storage space for at least one fuel container, said storage space having at least one vent opening to the ambient air of the vehicle or outside air to ensure gas exchange with the outside air. The fuel container is preferably a gas pressure container, in particular a propane gas container, which is connected or connectable to a burner of the cooking appliance via a preferably flexible gas pressure line.
[0020] To make maximum use of the storage and installation space available inside the vehicle, it is advantageous to have or be able to have at least one bed arranged above the kitchen unit.
[0021] The invention is explained in more detail below with reference to the exemplary embodiments schematically illustrated in the drawings. However, it is not limited to these embodiments, but encompasses all configurations defined by the claims. For the purposes of this description, the usual direction of travel of a motor vehicle shall be designated by “-x” (“minus x”), the direction opposite to its usual direction of travel by “+x” (“plus x”), starting from the usual direction of travel (-x), the horizontal direction perpendicular to the x-direction to the right by “+y”, starting from the usual direction of travel (-x), the horizontal direction perpendicular to the x-direction to the left by “-y”, the vertical direction perpendicular to the x-direction upwards by “+z”, and the vertical direction perpendicular to the x-direction downwards by “-z”.This method of designating spatial directions in Cartesian coordinates corresponds to the coordinate system generally used in the automotive industry. Furthermore, terms such as "front," "rear," "top," "bottom," and similar terms, including "right" and "left," are used in the manner commonly employed to indicate direction on a motor vehicle. The following are shown: Fig. 1 a vehicle designed according to the invention in longitudinal section with a view into the interior of the same towards the left side wall of the vehicle and a kitchen unit positioned on said side wall according to a first embodiment of the invention, Fig. 2 a perspective view of the vehicle after Fig. 1 with a view from above into said interior of the same, wherein an essential component of the kitchen unit has a starting or resting position, Fig. 3 a perspective view of the vehicle after Fig. 1 or 2 with a view from above into said interior of the same, wherein said essential component of the kitchen unit has a functional position, Fig. 4 a vehicle designed according to the invention in a perspective rear view looking into the interior of the same towards the right side wall of the vehicle and a kitchen unit positioned on said side wall according to a second embodiment of the invention, and Fig. 5 a vehicle designed according to the invention in a perspective view from above looking into the interior of the same at the left side wall of the vehicle and a kitchen unit positioned on said side wall according to a third embodiment of the invention.
[0022] First version variant ( Fig. 1, Fig. 2 to Fig. 3): The Fig. 1, Fig. 2 to Fig. Figure 3 shows a vehicle 1 in the form of a bus, the body 2 of which, extending from the front 3 to the rear 4, has an A-pillar 5, a B-pillar 6, a C-pillar 7 and a D-pillar 8 on each side. These pillars 5, 6, 7, 8 support a vehicle roof 9, shown in cutaway view, on a floor assembly 10 of the vehicle 1.
[0023] The structure 2 forms a passenger compartment 11, in the interior 12 of which front vehicle seats 13 are arranged between the A- and B-pillars 5, 6, and behind them, between the B- and C-pillars 6, 7, a row of rear vehicle seats 14 is arranged. According to this embodiment, the row of rear vehicle seats 14 specifically comprises two rear vehicle seats 14. However, mounting options for a third rear vehicle seat 14 of said seat row are also provided, whereby such a third rear vehicle seat 14 could be arranged adjacent to the left side wall 15 of the passenger compartment 11 according to this embodiment, but is not currently installed. The mounting options are provided by two mounting and guide rails 16 each in or on a floor 17 of the floor assembly 10 of the vehicle 1 (see in particular the following). Fig. 2 and Fig. 3) At least the rear vehicle seats 14 are detachably and slidably arranged on the associated mounting and guide rails 16. Preferably, the vehicle seats 13, 14 each have a folding backrest 13a, 14a.
[0024] As in particular the Fig. As can be seen from Figure 2, the fastening and guide rails 16 of all three rear vehicle seats 14 extend to or near the rear of the vehicle 4, which has a rear opening 4a that is pivotally mounted on the body or structure 2 of the vehicle 1 by means of a rear hatch 4b which is pivotally mounted about a transverse axis (see Figure 2). Fig. 1, Fig. 2 to Fig. 3) or is closed or lockable by means of at least one rear door (not shown in the drawing) which is pivotable about a vertical axis on the body or structure 2 of the vehicle 1.
[0025] Also adjacent to the left side wall 15 of the passenger compartment 11, but between the C-pillar and the D-pillar 7, 8, is a kitchen unit 18. As already explained above, a kitchen unit 18 is understood to be a piece of furniture or a piece of furniture that is primarily used for the preparation and, in some cases, also the storage of food, as well as, where applicable, the storage of kitchen utensils.
[0026] The kitchen unit 18 comprises a first kitchen unit section 18a, which is fixedly arranged in the vehicle 1, and a second kitchen unit section 18b, which is adjustable relative to the first. The first kitchen unit section 18a is fixedly but detachably attached to the vehicle 1, preferably using the mounting and guide rails 16 of the third rear vehicle seat 14 (not shown in the drawing). The second kitchen unit section 18b is formed by a work surface 19 that is movable in the longitudinal direction (X-direction) of the vehicle. According to this embodiment, the work surface 19 is slidably mounted on or against the first kitchen unit section 18a by means of guide rails (not shown in the drawing). The work surface 19 thus forms an upper termination of the kitchen unit 18.
[0027] According to this embodiment, the work surface 19 is formed by a compartment with a base 19a and a surrounding wall 19b. Furthermore, the compartment-shaped work surface 19 comprises two cover elements 20, 21 arranged one after the other in the longitudinal direction (X-direction) of the vehicle, which, when closed, rest on the free end of the surrounding wall 19b. A first cover element 20 is located at the rear of the vehicle 1 and is pivotally mounted on the wall 19b about a pivot axis 22 pointing in the longitudinal direction (X-direction) of the vehicle. The second cover element 21 adjoins the front of the first cover element 20 and is pivotally mounted on the base 19a or on the wall 19b, in this case on the base 19a of the compartment-shaped work surface 19, about a pivot axis 23 pointing in the transverse direction (Y-direction) of the vehicle.
[0028] A kitchen appliance 24 is arranged on the compartment-like work surface 19, in this case on its base 19a. The kitchen appliance 24 can be placed on the work surface 19 or its base 19a, or attached to it. According to this embodiment, the kitchen appliance 24 is a component of a cooking appliance, in this case a burner with, for example, two burners 24a, 24b.
[0029] The second kitchen unit 18b, or rather the work surface 19 together with the kitchen appliance 24, is viewed in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle (X-direction), starting from a starting position “A” of the work surface 19 directly above the first kitchen unit 18a (cf. Fig. 1 and Fig. 2) can be moved towards the front of the vehicle 3 beyond the first kitchen unit section 18a into an operating position “B” ( Fig. 3) In said operating position “B”, the work surface 19 together with the kitchen appliance 24 is located in an area which the third rear vehicle seat 14 would occupy if it were installed.
[0030] The invention is not limited, however, to the ability to move the work surface 19 together with the kitchen appliance 24 towards the front of the vehicle 3 in a state of the vehicle 1 in which the third rear vehicle seat 14 is not installed in the vehicle 1, but also covers a state with the third rear vehicle seat 14 installed. This requires that the work surface 19 be arranged at least high enough that, with the third rear vehicle seat 14 installed, it can preferably be slid over and positioned over said vehicle seat 14 with its backrest 14a folded down (not shown in the drawing).
[0031] In the aforementioned extended operating position “B”, the work surface 19, which is initially cantilevered from the first kitchen unit part 18a, is supported on the floor 17 of the floor assembly 10 of the vehicle 1 by means of the cover element 21 ( Fig. 3) For this purpose, the aforementioned cover element 21, initially in a first functional position “F1”, in which the compartment-like work surface 19 is covered, is moved or pivoted about approximately 270° towards the front of the vehicle by the pivot axis 23 of the cover element 21, which points in the transverse direction (Y-direction) of the vehicle, into a second functional position “F2” and finally placed with its free end on the floor 17 of the floor assembly 10. The cover element 21 thus also serves as a support for the work surface 19.
[0032] How the Fig. 1, Fig. 2 to Fig. As can be seen in Figure 3, the first kitchen unit section 18a is formed by a cabinet section which has a storage compartment 25 for at least one fuel container 26. The storage compartment 25 has at least one vent opening to the ambient air of the vehicle 1 or to the outside air to ensure gas exchange with the outside air (not shown in the drawing). Preferably, said vent opening is formed in the floor 17 of the floor assembly 10 of the vehicle 1. The said fuel container 26 is preferably a gas pressure vessel, in particular a propane gas container, which is connected or connectable to the two burner points 24a, 24b of the cooking appliance via a preferably flexible gas pressure line.
[0033] Second version variant ( Fig. 4): Fig. Figure 4 shows a second embodiment of a vehicle 1 designed according to the invention, wherein functionally identical parts are designated with the same reference numerals as in the previous drawing figures, so that reference is also made to the preceding description of the first embodiment of the invention for their explanation.
[0034] This second embodiment of the invention differs from the first embodiment essentially in that the second kitchen unit section 18b, or rather the compartment-shaped work surface 19 of the kitchen unit 18, which is arranged here only by way of example on a right side wall 27 of the vehicle 1, is mounted on the first kitchen unit section 18a so as to be displaceable beyond the first kitchen unit section 18a in the longitudinal direction (X-direction) towards the rear 4 of the vehicle. According to this embodiment, the work surface 19, including the kitchen appliance 24, is shifted to the rear of the vehicle such that the kitchen appliance 24 is positioned outside the rear of the vehicle 1. A cover element 21 of the work surface 19, which is pivotable about a pivot axis 23 pointing in the transverse direction (Y-direction) of the vehicle, is supported outside the vehicle 1 on the road surface 28 of the vehicle 1.
[0035] According to Fig. 4 Above the kitchen unit 18, a bed 29 is arranged, which occupies the area of the interior 12 of the passenger compartment 11 behind the front vehicle seats 13. Because, in this case, the work surface 19 of the kitchen unit 18 can be moved towards the rear of the vehicle, the bed 29 can remain in the vehicle 1 when the work surface 19 or the kitchen appliance 24 is needed.
[0036] Naturally, such a bed 29 can also be provided in the vehicle 1 according to the first embodiment of the invention described above and the third embodiment described below, which is accordingly also covered by the invention (not shown in the drawings). However, in these cases it is certainly necessary to remove the bed 29 from the vehicle 1 in order to be able to use the work surface 19 of the kitchen unit 18 together with the kitchen appliance 24 as intended.
[0037] Third version variant ( Fig. 5): Fig. Figure 5 shows a third embodiment of a vehicle 1 designed according to the invention, wherein functionally identical parts are designated with the same reference numerals as in the previous drawing figures, so that for their explanation reference is also made to the preceding descriptions of the first and second embodiments of the invention.
[0038] According to this embodiment, the second kitchen unit part 18b, or rather the work surface 19, is designed in the manner of a drawer and is slidably arranged or guided within a vehicle-front opening 31 of the first kitchen unit part 18a. The aforementioned upper end of the kitchen unit 18 is therefore formed in this case by the first kitchen unit part 18a. Fig. In the first embodiment of the invention, the work surface 19 is movable towards the front of the vehicle 3 and back. In contrast, in the second embodiment of the invention, the work surface 19 can also be designed to be movable towards the rear of the vehicle 4 and back (not shown in the drawing).
[0039] At the in Fig. The drawer-like work surface 19 shown in Figure 5 is a so-called heavy-duty drawer, which is correspondingly robust and is slidably mounted in the first kitchen unit section 18a by means of correspondingly robust bearing and sliding elements. A support, as provided in the embodiments described above, is unnecessary in this case. A cover element 20 is provided, which is hinged to the drawer-like work surface 19 about a pivot axis 22 oriented in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle (X-direction). In the retracted operating state, or in the initial position "A" of the drawer-like work surface 19 (not shown in the drawing), the cover element 20 is folded onto the work surface 19 and is also located in the first kitchen unit section 18a.
[0040] Contrary to the exemplary embodiment according to Fig. 5 the drawer-like work surface 19 can be adapted to the embodiments shown in the examples below Fig. 2, Fig. 3 to Fig. 4. A support for bracing the same on the floor 17 of the floor assembly 10 of the vehicle 1 or outside the vehicle 1 on the track bed 28, which is also formed, for example, by a cover element 21 of the type described above, pivotable about a pivot axis 23 oriented in the transverse direction of the vehicle (Y-direction) (not shown in the drawing). In this case, the support or the cover element 21 in its initial position “A” is preferably also arranged within the opening 31 of the first kitchen unit part 18a.
[0041] All the embodiments of the invention described above relate to a vehicle 1 with a kitchen unit 18, the second part of which, 18b, or rather its compartment-like work surface 19, is displaceable in the longitudinal direction (X-direction) of the vehicle beyond the first part 18a towards the front 3 or towards the rear 4 of the vehicle. The invention also encompasses a kitchen unit 18 whose second part, 18b, or rather its compartment-like work surface 19, is displaceable in the longitudinal direction (X-direction) of the vehicle beyond the first part 18a both towards the front 3 and towards the rear 4 of the vehicle (not shown in the drawing). This makes it possible, depending on the direction of displacement of the work surface 19 of the kitchen unit 18, including the kitchen appliance 24, to use it both from the rear of the vehicle and from inside the vehicle 1.
[0042] If the vehicle 1, in the manner of the so-called “double loader” already described above, advantageously has two side doors in the area of a side door opening 30 each between the B- and C-pillars 6, 7, preferably two sliding doors, i.e. on the driver's and passenger's side ( Fig. 4), in addition to comfortable entry and exit from both sides of the vehicle 1, it is also advantageous to be able to handle the kitchen appliance 24 from outside the vehicle through an open side or sliding door, provided that the work surface 19 together with the kitchen appliance 24 is moved towards the front of the vehicle 3, i.e. adjacent to the said side or sliding door (not shown in the drawing). Reference symbol list 1 vehicle 2. Structure 3 Vehicle front 4 Vehicle rear 4a Rear opening 4b Tailgate 5 A-pillar 6 B-pillar 7 C-pillar 8 D-pillar 9 Vehicle roof 10 Floor assembly 11 passenger compartment 12 Interior 13 front vehicle seat 13a Backrest 14 rear vehicle seat 14a Backrest 15 left side wall 16 Mounting and guide rail 17 Soil (soil group 10) 18 Kitchen unit 18a first kitchen unit section 18b second kitchen unit 19 work surface 19a Floor 19b Wall 20 lid element 21 Cover element 22 Swivel axis (cover element 20) 23 Swivel axis (cover element 21) 24 kitchen appliances 24a Burning point 24b Burning point 25 storage spaces 26 fuel tanks 27 right side wall 28 Timetable 29 beds 30 Side door opening 31 Opening “A” Starting position (work surface 19) “B” operating position (work area 19) “F1” first functional position (cover element 21) “F2” second functional position (cover element 21)
Claims
Vehicle (1) with a kitchen unit (18), wherein the kitchen unit (18) comprises a first kitchen unit part (18a) fixedly arranged in the vehicle (1) and a second kitchen unit part (18b) adjustable relative to the same, wherein the second kitchen unit part (18b) is formed by a movable work surface (19) on which at least one kitchen appliance (24) is arranged, and wherein the work surface (19) together with the kitchen appliance (24) is mounted on the first kitchen unit part (18a) in the longitudinal direction (X-direction) of the vehicle, starting from a starting position “A” of the work surface (19) together with the kitchen appliance (24), and is slidably mounted on the first kitchen unit part (18a) directly above or within an opening (31) of the first kitchen unit part (18a) beyond the first kitchen unit part (18a) towards the front (3) and / or towards the rear (4) of the vehicle, into an operating position “B” and back, wherein the work surface (19) together with the kitchen appliance (24) is slidably mounted towards the front of the vehicle in such a way as to (3) is movable,that this work surface (19) can be positioned at least partially above a vehicle seat (14) with its backrest (14a) folded down in front of the first kitchen unit section (18a) and / or that the work surface (19) together with the kitchen appliance (24) can be moved towards the rear of the vehicle (4) in such a way that, when the tailgate (4b) or rear door of the vehicle (1) is open, it projects at least partially beyond the rear of the vehicle (4). Vehicle (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that the work surface (19) together with the kitchen appliance (24) is movable towards the rear of the vehicle (4) in such a way that, when the tailgate (4b) or rear door of the vehicle (1) is open, it projects at least partially beyond the rear of the vehicle (4), wherein the work surface (19) together with the kitchen appliance (24) is movable towards the rear of the vehicle (4) in such a way that the kitchen appliance (24) can be positioned outside the vehicle (1) when the tailgate (4b) or rear door is open. Vehicle (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the work surface (19) has at least one cover element (21) which is pivotably mounted at the front or rear end of the work surface (19) such that, starting from a first functional position “F1” of the cover element (21) for covering the work surface (19) including the kitchen appliance (24), the same can be moved as a support to a second functional position “F2” for supporting the work surface (19) including the kitchen appliance (24) on a floor (17) of the vehicle (1) or on a track (28) of the vehicle (1) and back. Vehicle (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the kitchen unit (18) is arranged on a side wall (15, 27) of the vehicle (1) and, viewed in the transverse direction of the vehicle (Y-direction), at least its second kitchen unit part (18b) is arranged in the shifted state next to a rear seat (14) or a rear row of seats of the vehicle (1) consisting of two or more rear seats (14). Vehicle (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the kitchen unit (18) is arranged between a C- and a D-pillar (7, 8) of the vehicle (1) when viewed in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle (X-direction). Vehicle (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the at least one kitchen appliance (24) is a cooking appliance or an appliance component of a cooking appliance. Vehicle (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the first kitchen unit part (18a) has a storage space (25) for at least one fuel container (26), wherein said storage space (25) has at least one vent opening to the ambient air of the vehicle (1). Vehicle (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least one bed (29) is arranged or can be arranged above the kitchen unit (18).