Portable sleeping assembly

Abstract

The present invention is directed to a portable sleeping assembly. The portable sleeping assembling includes a base for removably mounting to transport, one or more walls extending from the base, each wall including one or more rigid panels, and a roof from which the one or more walls extend such that movement of the one or more walls moves the roof relative to the base.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD[0001]The present invention relates to a portable sleeping assembly. In particular, the present invention relates to a portable sleeping assembly suitable for use when camping, although the scope of the invention is not necessarily limited thereto.BACKGROUND ART[0002]Camping is an outdoor recreational activity enjoyed by all members of the family. Camping may involve the use of a tent, caravan or motorhome for setting up shelter in an outdoor area.[0003]The setting up of a tent typically involves the erection of tent poles and tent canvas, tying down the rainfly to the tent poles and tent pegs, and then securing the tent using ropes and tent pegs. Setting up and packing away tents can be a time consuming process. If wet tents are packed up at the end of a camping trip, it may also be necessary to unpack, clean and dry out the tent components at home to prevent the development of mould and mildew. Moreover, tents may be prone to damage during severe weather conditions....

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Benefits of technology

[0018]Advantageously, the portable sleeping assembly does not interfere with the normal operation of the ute and can be permanently mounted thereon if desired. Accordingly, for frequent campers, the portable sleeping assembly can remain mounted to the ute between camping trips so as to eliminate the hassle of dismounting and remounting the sleeping assembly. Further, the dual purpose of the sleeping assembly roof provides a tonneau cover for the ute so that items stored in the storage tray of the ute is protected. Further, the portable sleeping assembly does not interfere with the ability of the ute to operate on off-road terrain and to tow other items such as boats and trailers.

Problems solved by technology

Setting up and packing away tents can be a time consuming process.

Moreover, tents may be prone to damage during severe weather conditions.

For example, the canvas of a tent may become torn and / or blown away, and / or the tent poles may become broken during heavy storm and wind conditions.

However, the roof top tents are designed to be mounted to the roof top of a vehicle and accessed via a ladder, which can be difficult for children and elderly people.

The mounting and dismounting of roof top tents at the required elevated position can also be time consuming, dangerous and labour intensive.

The canvas of the roof top tents may also become damaged in rough weather conditions.

In addition, canvas roof top tents can increase the aerodynamic drag on a vehicle resulting in worse fuel economy for the vehicle when the roof top tent is mounted to the roof of the vehicle.

However, caravans, camper trailers and motorhomes are bulky items which can be difficult to manoeuvre on the road.

A caravan, camper trailer or motorhome would also require large storage space, which can be impractical for families living in apartments, townhouses and small houses.

Moreover, it is difficult to take other large items in addition to a caravan or camper trailer when camping.

For example, it would not be possible for a vehicle to tow a boat if the vehicle is already towing a caravan or camper trailer.

It is also difficult to tow an item behind a motorhome.

Due to the generally large and bulky nature of the motorhome, it would be difficult for the driver to view the towed item, for example, when turning corners and reversing.

In addition, as caravans, camper trailers and motorhomes are typically not built for off-road usage, they cannot be taken on off-road camping trips.

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