Recreational vehicle, in particular motorhome, with at least one additional bed and at least one adjustable fastening device

Abstract

Recreational vehicle (1), in particular a motorhome, with at least one seating arrangement (2, 3), in particular a driver's seat or passenger seat, in the front area (4), which can be arranged in at least one driving position for a journey of the recreational vehicle, wherein, viewed in a direction of travel (5), a seating and dining arrangement (6), in particular a dinette, is arranged behind the seating arrangement (2, 3), and wherein the seating and dining arrangement (6) comprises a further seating arrangement (7). It is proposed that at least one mobile additional bed support (10) is provided, that the mobile additional bed support (10) is attached to the further seating arrangement (7) in the assembled state, that at least one adjustable fastening device (11-15) is provided, and that the mobile additional bed support (10) is attached to the further seating arrangement (7) by means of the at least one adjustable fastening device (11-15).

Description

[0001] The invention relates to a recreational vehicle, in particular a mobile home, in which an additional bed can be temporarily installed near the front area. Specifically, the invention relates to the field of recreational vehicles in which the driver's seat and / or the passenger seat can each be rotated by at least 180° for use at a campsite, for example, to allow use of a seating and dining area, in particular a half dinette.

[0002] A motorhome is known from EP 0 844 135 A2. The motorhome's front seats are rotatable, allowing the seating position to be adjusted not only toward the front, toward the windshield, but also toward the rear and, in some cases, even diagonally backward. There is also a seating group consisting of a single seat and a bench. In the space between all these seats, a table is attached to the floor. It consists of a single-column frame with a tabletop mounted eccentrically on it, allowing it to rotate. This is an arrangement similar to a half-dinette. The rotating tabletop is lockable in various rotational positions. Furthermore, a fold-down bed can be pivoted over the front seats from a non-use position, pivoted sideways or upwards.

[0003] The motorhome known from EP 0 844 135 A2 has the disadvantage that the use of the fold-down bed is limited. Furthermore, a storage space is required into which the fold-down bed can be swung sideways or upwards when not in use.

[0004] To create additional sleeping space in the front of a touring vehicle, various options are conceivable based on internal and not necessarily previously published state of the art. A type of transversely oriented emergency bed can be constructed using a half-dinette and frames and mattresses. Permanently installed, lengthwise oriented additional beds that can be folded out from the half-dinette are also conceivable. Another conceivable variant is children's beds that can be installed transversely above the driver and front passenger seats. An emergency bed for adults consisting of frames and mattresses according to one conceivable design is transversely oriented due to its length and impairs access to the vehicle, i.e., the door area, as well as freedom of movement within the vehicle.Longitudinally oriented, permanently installed additional beds in this installation area are heavy and technically complex due to the folding mechanisms required, and cannot be easily removed from the vehicle when not needed. Crosswise oriented children's beds in the driver or passenger seat area are not suitable for adults due to the limited width of the cab. Current mobile additional beds, which are often crosswise oriented for space reasons, are not suitable.

[0005] To create additional sleeping accommodations in the front of a touring vehicle, various other options are conceivable, based on internal and not necessarily previously published state-of-the-art technology. Mobile additional beds, which are often designed transversely for space reasons, have different fastening and support concepts. These range from simply placing them on the paneling of the cab doors to hanging them from the grab handles that are then mandatory in the cab. These often have to be removed to install grab points. In some cases, simple fabric straps over the headrests of the driver's seats serve as support, and on the opposite side, the additional bed is suspended via permanently installed rails.

[0006] The object of the invention is to provide a recreational vehicle, in particular a mobile home, which has an improved structure and enables improved functionality.

[0007] The object is achieved by a recreational vehicle having the features of independent patent claim 1. Advantageous developments of the invention are specified in the subclaims.

[0008] The object is achieved by a recreational vehicle, in particular a mobile home, with at least one seating device, in particular with a driver's seat or passenger seat, in the front area, which can be arranged at least in one driving position for a journey of the recreational vehicle, wherein, viewed in a direction of travel, a seating and dining device, in particular a half dinette, is arranged behind the seating device, wherein the seating and dining device has a further seating device, wherein at least one mobile additional bed support is provided, wherein the mobile additional bed support is fastened to the further seating device in the assembled state, wherein at least one adjustable fastening device is provided and wherein the mobile additional bed support is fastened to the further seating device by means of the at least one adjustable fastening device.

[0009] It is advantageous that the additional seating device has at least one headrest, and that the adjustable fastening device is attached to the headrest of the additional seating device when installed. This enables comfortable use and requires minimal assembly effort for the user.

[0010] It is advantageous that at least one adjustable fastening device has an adjustable traction mechanism, and that the adjustable traction mechanism, when mounted, is guided around at least one rod of the headrest of the additional seat device. This allows for a reliable design that is easily adaptable to the specific application.

[0011] It is advantageous for at least one adjustable fastening device to have a cushion mount, and for the cushion mount to be placed over a headrest cushion of the headrest of the additional seating device when installed. This allows for secure and convenient fastening. The additional bed support can be mounted relatively high if necessary.

[0012] It's advantageous that the cushion holder is designed as a pocket-shaped and / or sack-shaped cushion holder. This allows for reliable attachment. It also provides protection for the headrest cushion.

[0013] It is advantageous that at least one adjustable fastening device has an adjustable tensioning means on which a belt tongue is arranged. In the assembled state, the belt tongue is engaged in a belt buckle of the seat assembly or the additional seat assembly, and the adjustable tensioning means on which the belt tongue is arranged is tensioned by means of the belt tongue engaged in the belt buckle of the seat assembly or the additional seat assembly. This allows for high stability.

[0014] It is advantageous that the adjustable tensioning device, which is tensioned by means of the belt tongue engaged in the seat belt buckle or the additional seat assembly, serves as a tensioning device when installed to prevent lateral movement of the mobile auxiliary bed support. This can improve stability.

[0015] It is advantageous to provide at least one height-adjustable support leg, which, when installed, supports the mobile auxiliary bed support against the floor. This allows for adjustment to different floor levels in the vehicle and / or to different vehicles.

[0016] It is advantageous that at least one height-adjustable support leg supports the additional bed support in the front area of ​​one of the seating units when installed. This, together with the support on the other seating unit, allows for reliable attachment.

[0017] It is advantageous that the front seat is designed as a foldable seat, and that the auxiliary bed support extends over the folded seat in the front when installed. This results in optimized space utilization.

[0018] It is advantageous that at least one height-adjustable support leg supports the additional bed support in the area of ​​at least one front seat when installed. This allows for optimal adaptation to the respective vehicle. The additional bed support can be attached independently of the design of the front seat. In particular, attachment to a backrest or headrest of the front seat is not required.

[0019] It is advantageous that at least one rod is provided, which is arranged at least approximately horizontally in the assembled state, and that the at least one rod is connected to the at least one height-adjustable support leg. This ensures high stability.

[0020] It is advantageous that at least one rod is provided, which is arranged at least approximately horizontally in the assembled state, and that the at least one rod is arranged at one end of the additional bed support in the assembled state. This allows for advantageous fastening of the additional bed support.

[0021] It's advantageous that the rods, which are connected to the height-adjustable support feet when assembled, and the rods arranged at the ends of the additional bed support when assembled, form a frame. This allows for further optimization of stability.

[0022] It is advantageous that the frame is at least partially integrated into the auxiliary bed support. It is also advantageous that the auxiliary bed support is attached to the frame when assembled. This allows for an optimized design of the attachment and the auxiliary bed support for the specific application.

[0023] Depending on the design and application, one or more of the following advantages and features can be realized.

[0024] A mobile additional bed for adults and children can be created, which can be positioned longitudinally above the transversely oriented half dinette and the driver's seat of a touring vehicle without the need for additional attachment points.

[0025] The proposed mounting and support concepts can be adapted to the wide variety of chassis types and belt support variants available on the market. Permanent installation of attachment points is not necessary.

[0026] Basically, the fastening and support concept for a mobile additional bed in longitudinal orientation above the transversely oriented half dinette and the driver's seat of a touring vehicle can consist of two necessary components. The first component can be implemented as follows. The mobile additional bed can be suspended from a type of bag(s) or a bag(s) on the existing headrests or headrest cushions of the half dinette. Additional fixation can be achieved using a strap(s) which is / are placed around the lower area of ​​the headrests or headrest holders. Both fastening types are adjustable to ensure that the additional bed is held securely in place regardless of the variety of headrest variants. The force when the additional bed is loaded is absorbed by the headrest cushions via a bag or bag and by the headrest holders via a strap. Damage to the backrest upholstery is prevented by appropriate protective measures such as stiff mats or cushions.

[0027] The second component can be implemented as follows. The mobile additional bed can be supported in the area of ​​the driver's seat using an adjustable support leg(s) on the cab floor and additionally secured (guying) with a belt(s) and belt tongue using the belt buckle of the driver's seat or the passenger seat. The adjustability of the support leg compensates for height differences between the various chassis and cab floors and belt stand heights, ensuring that the mobile additional bed is positioned horizontally. The adjustability of the guying belt also contributes to this. At the same time, an integrated tensioning mechanism, for example, serves to securely tension the additional bed against lateral movement. The force absorbed when the additional bed is loaded is transmitted via the cab floor by means of a support leg and via the belt buckle using the belt.Appropriate holders are provided for attaching the support foot and belt to the additional bed.

[0028] In one embodiment, at least one adjustable strap attached to the mobile additional bed can be placed around a headrest holder. Multiple straps can also be placed around multiple headrest holders. In another embodiment, an adjustable bag or sack attached to the mobile additional bed can be placed over the headrest cushion. Multiple bags or sacks can also be placed over each headrest cushion.

[0029] Universal applicability in various floor plans and chassis types is possible, as the half dinette with headrests and the driver's seat with seat belt buckle are arranged similarly in many touring vehicles. By increasing production accordingly, production costs are reduced.

[0030] Sufficient adjustment options are possible to accommodate the various floor plans and chassis types, increasing production volumes. Additional factory-installed or retrofitted attachment points are not required. The mobile add-on bed can be easily and quickly removed and installed without significant conversion effort. An intuitive design with recognizable logic for the user is provided, such as mounting the bed over a headrest or a belt tongue into a belt buckle.

[0031] Furthermore, it is conceivable to use the fastening and support concept for mobile additional beds above or between transversely oriented dinette benches. This would eliminate the need to include the driver's seat. It would also be conceivable to connect the mobile additional bed to the seating group using the headrest mounts of the seatbelt bracket. However, this would require the removal of the headrests. These aspects could be pursued individually or together as independent claims, if necessary.

[0032] Appropriate modifications and combinations of the above-mentioned advantages and features are possible.

[0033] Further advantages and details of the invention are explained in more detail with reference to the exemplary embodiments illustrated in the schematic figures. Herein: Fig. 1 a recreational vehicle with an additional bed support in an excerpted, schematic, spatial representation according to an embodiment of the invention, wherein a view from the side of a further seating device arranged in the interior is shown somewhat opposite to the direction of travel; Fig. 2 a detail of the Fig. 1 shows a recreational vehicle, illustrating the mounting of a bag or sack on a headrest; Fig. 3 that in Fig. 1 shows a recreational vehicle, wherein a view obliquely from the rear of a seating arrangement designed as a driver's seat in the front area is shown; Fig. 4 that in Fig. 3, showing a view from a higher level of a seating arrangement designed as a driver's seat in the front area; Fig. 5 a detail of the Fig. 4, illustrating a tensioning mechanism; and Fig. 6 that in Fig. 5 shows a detail, showing a perspective approximately in the direction of travel.

[0034] Fig. Figure 1 shows a recreational vehicle 1 in a partial, schematic, spatial representation according to an embodiment of the invention. The recreational vehicle 1 can be designed, in particular, as a mobile home.

[0035] Fig. 2 shows a detail of the Fig. 1 shown recreational vehicle. Furthermore, Fig. 3 that in Fig. 1 shows the recreational vehicle 1, showing a view from the rear. Fig. 4 shows that in Fig. 3 depicted recreational vehicle 1, wherein a view from a higher level than in Fig. 3. The recreational vehicle 1 comprises seating devices 2, 3 in the front area 4. In this exemplary embodiment, the seating devices 2, 3 are designed as a driver's seat 2 and a passenger seat 3.

[0036] When driving, the seating devices 2, 3 are arranged in the driving position so that they are oriented in the direction of travel 5. When stopped, for example when the recreational vehicle 1 is parked at a campsite, the seating devices 2, 3 can be arranged in one or more standing positions. The standing positions differ from the driving position. For example, the seating device 2 can be oriented 180° opposite the direction of travel 8 so that it is then arranged in a possible dining position. For this purpose, the seating devices 2, 3 in the front area are preferably designed as rotatable seating devices, wherein, starting from the driving position, rotation inwards is possible. In this case, locking in any rotational position is possible.The driver's seat 2 can also be rotated by, for example, 90°, while the passenger seat 3 is rotated by 90° in the opposite direction, so that the driver's seat 2 and the passenger seat 3 then face each other. This allows for a further modification.

[0037] Viewed in the direction of travel 5, a seating and dining arrangement 6, designed as a half-dinette, is arranged behind the seating arrangement 2. The seating and dining arrangement 6 has a further seating arrangement 7 and a table (not shown). In a modified embodiment, the seating and dining arrangement 6 can be arranged behind the seating arrangement 3. This then results in a corresponding configuration.

[0038] The seating device 2 has a foldable backrest 8. It is understood that the seating device 3 can also have a foldable backrest 9. In this exemplary embodiment, the seating device 2 is assigned to the seating and dining device 6, so that, to simplify the illustration, reference is essentially made to the seating device 2.

[0039] Fig. 5 shows a detail of the Fig. 4 shown recreational vehicle. Furthermore, Fig. 6 that in Fig. 5, showing a perspective view approximately in the direction of travel 5. A mobile additional bed support 10 is provided. The mobile additional bed support 10 is attached to the additional seating device 7. Adjustable fastening devices 11 to 15 are also provided. The mobile additional bed support 10 is attached to the seating device 2 and the additional seating device 7 by means of the adjustable fastening devices 11 to 15.

[0040] As it is in Fig. 1, the additional seat assembly 7 has a backrest 19 and headrests 20, 21, which are fastened to the backrest 19 of the additional seat assembly 7. The adjustable fastening devices 11, 12, 13 are fastened to the headrests 20, 21 of the additional seat assembly 7. The adjustable fastening devices 11, 12 have adjustable tensioning means 11', 12'. In the assembled state, the adjustable tensioning means 11' is guided around rods 22, 23 of the headrest 20 of the additional seat assembly 7. Accordingly, the adjustable tensioning means 12' is guided around rods 22, 23 of the headrest 21.

[0041] As it is in Fig. 2, the adjustable fastening device 13 has a cushion holder 13'. The cushion holder 13' is placed over the headrest cushions 24, 25 of the headrests 20, 21 of the further seat device 7. The cushion holder 13' is designed as a pocket-shaped and / or sack-shaped cushion holder 13'. This results in a reliable fastening. The fastening by means of the cushion holder 13' can be used as an alternative to the Fig. The fastening method illustrated in Figure 1 can be achieved using the tensioning devices 11', 12'. However, a combination of these fastening methods is also possible.

[0042] As it is in Fig. 2, Fig. 5 and Fig.6, the adjustable fastening devices 14, 15 have adjustable tensioning means 14', 15' on which a belt tongue 30 is arranged. To simplify the illustration, only the belt tongue 30 is shown on the tensioning means 14', 15'. Such belt tongues 30 are each engaged in a belt buckle 31 of the seat device 2 and / or the additional seat device 7. The adjustable tensioning means 14', 15', on which the belt tongue 30 is arranged, are tensioned by means of the belt tongues 30 engaged in the belt buckle 31 of the seat device 2 or the additional seat device 7. One or more belt tongues 30 can be provided, each of which is engaged in a belt buckle 31.

[0043] The adjustable tensioning means 14', 15', which are tensioned by means of at least one belt tongue 30 engaged in at least one belt buckle 31 of the seat device 2 or the further seat device 7, form a guying 14', 15' against lateral movements of the mobile additional bed support 10.

[0044] Height-adjustable support feet 40 are also provided. The number of such support feet 40 can be selected depending on the application. In particular, not just one or two, but also more than two, in particular four, support feet 40 can be provided. The support feet 40 support the mobile additional bed support 10 at suitable locations against at least one floor 41. Different levels or floors 41 can be provided. For example, a floor in the front area 4 can be at a different level than a walkway floor 41 on the additional seating device 7.

[0045] In a preferred embodiment, one, preferably two height-adjustable support feet 40 can support the additional bed support 10 in the assembled state in the area of ​​the seating devices 2 in the front area 4. The seating device 2, 3 in the front area 4 is designed for this purpose as a foldable seating device 2, so that the additional bed support 10 in the assembled state can extend over the folded seating device 2, 3 in the front area 4. In a modified embodiment, however, the additional bed support 10 can also be supported on a backrest 8 of the seating device 2. Furthermore, one, preferably two support feet 40 can support the additional bed support 10 in a central area. The additional bed support 10 can advantageously be used to create an additional bed.

[0046] In an advantageous embodiment, at least one rod 42, 43 can be provided, which is arranged at least approximately horizontally in the assembled state. In this exemplary embodiment, the rods 42, 43 can be at least partially integrated into the additional bed support 10. In a modified embodiment, however, the additional bed support 10 can also be attached to the rods 42, 43. The rods are connected to the support feet 40.

[0047] In addition, rods 44, 45 can be provided at ends 46, 47 of the additional bed support 10. The rods 44, 45 are arranged at least approximately horizontally in the assembled state. The rods 42 to 45 can form a frame 50. The frame 50 can be integrated into the additional bed support 10. However, the additional bed support 10 can also be attached to such a frame 50.

[0048] Depending on the design, the fastening devices 11, 12 or the fastening devices 13, 13' can be connected to the rod 44 to support the frame. Furthermore, the fastening devices 14, 14', 15, 15' can be connected to the rods 44, 45. This ensures high stability.

[0049] The invention is not limited to the described embodiments. QUOTES CONTAINED IN THE DESCRIPTION

[0000] This list of documents submitted by the applicant was generated automatically and is included solely for the convenience of the reader. This list is not part of the German patent or utility model application. The DPMA assumes no liability for any errors or omissions. Cited patent literature

[0000] EP 0 844 135 A2 [0002, 0003]

Claims

[1] Leisure vehicle (1), in particular a mobile home, with at least one seating device (2, 3), in particular with a driver's seat or passenger seat, in the front area (4), which can be arranged at least in one driving position for a journey of the leisure vehicle, wherein, viewed in a direction of travel (5), a seating and dining device (6), in particular a half dinette, is arranged behind the seating device (2, 3) and wherein the seating and dining device (6) has a further seating device (7), characterized by that at least one mobile additional bed support (10) is provided, that the mobile additional bed support (10) is fastened to the further seating device (7) in the assembled state, that at least one adjustable fastening device (11 - 15) is provided and that the mobile additional bed support (10) is fastened to the further seating device (7) by means of the at least one adjustable fastening device (11 - 15). [2] Recreational vehicle according to claim 1, characterized by that the further seating device (7) has at least one headrest (20, 21) and that the adjustable fastening device (11, 12, 13) is fastened to the headrest (20, 21) of the further seating device (7) in the assembled state. [3] Recreational vehicle according to claim 2, characterized by that at least one adjustable fastening device (11, 12) has an adjustable pulling means (11', 12') and that the adjustable pulling means (11', 12') is guided around at least one rod (22, 23) of the headrest (20, 21) of the further seat device (7) in the mounted state. [4] Recreational vehicle according to claim 2 or 3, characterized by that at least one adjustable fastening device (13) has a cushion holder (13') and that the cushion holder (13') is placed over a headrest cushion (24, 25) of the headrest (20, 21) of the further seat device (7) in the mounted state. [5] Recreational vehicle according to claim 4, characterized by that the cushion holder (13') is designed as a pocket-shaped and / or sack-shaped cushion holder (13'). [6] Recreational vehicle according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterized by in that at least one adjustable fastening device (14, 15) has an adjustable tensioning means (14', 15') on which a belt tongue (30) is arranged, and in that in the assembled state the belt tongue (30) is engaged in a belt buckle (31) of the seat device (2, 3) or the further seat device (7) and the adjustable tensioning means (14', 15') on which the belt tongue (30) is arranged is tensioned by means of the belt tongue (30) engaged in the belt buckle (31) of the seat device (2, 3) or the further seat device (7). [7] Recreational vehicle according to claim 6, characterized bythat the adjustable traction means (14', 15'), which is tensioned by means of the belt tongue (30) locked into the belt buckle (31) of the seating device (2, 3) or the further seating device (7), serves in the mounted state as a guy (14', 15') against lateral movements of the mobile additional bed support (10). [8] Recreational vehicle according to one of claims 1 to 7, characterized by that at least one height-adjustable support foot (40) is provided which, in the mounted state, supports the mobile additional bed support (10) against a floor (41). [9] Recreational vehicle according to one of claims 8, characterized by that at least one height-adjustable support foot (40) supports the additional bed support (10) in the mounted state in the area of ​​one of the seating devices (2, 3) in the front area (4). [10] Recreational vehicle according to one of claims 1 to 9, characterized bythat the seating device (2, 3) in the front area (4) is designed as a foldable seating device (2, 3) and that the additional bed support (10) extends over the folded seating device (2, 3) in the front area (4) in the mounted state.

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