Storage space extension for a camping vehicle

Abstract

Camping vehicle, in particular a mobile home, caravan or camper van with a furniture arrangement, in particular longitudinal benches, transverse benches and / or a circular seating group in a living area and a storage space located below at least part of the furniture arrangement and separated from the living area by a wall structure, with a storage space floor, storage space walls and at least one storage space hatch and a storage space roof, wherein the storage space roof can be used at least in part as a seating area, in particular forming part of a seating area of ​​the furniture arrangement, characterized in that the storage space roof can be raised into the living area by lifting means in order to enlarge the storage space.

Description

[0001] The invention relates to a camping vehicle, in particular a mobile home, a caravan or a camper van with a furniture arrangement in a living area and a storage space located below at least part of the furniture arrangement and separated from the living area by a wall structure.

[0002] In recreational vehicles, such as motorhomes or caravans, it is common to provide storage compartments that can be loaded from the outside through an opening hatch on the vehicle. Such storage compartments are often used as a type of garage to accommodate bicycles, mopeds, or other bulky items such as a camping table and chairs. To accommodate this, the corresponding storage compartments must always have a certain height so that, for example, a bicycle can be pushed inside. However, this often comes at the expense of the available living space in the recreational vehicle.

[0003] A storage space is known from the prior art, for example from DE 100 09 575 A1, which can be temporarily integrated, in whole or in part, into the interior of a camper van used for living purposes. This is achieved by at least one of the walls separating the storage space from the interior being at least partially removable, thus freeing up the storage space for use in the living area.

[0004] DE 101 04 529 A1 describes a motorhome with a chassis and a box-like body, the interior of which can be accessed by one person on a first floor surface. The body has a roof that is height-adjustable relative to the first floor surface. Several lifting devices are arranged between a lower section and the roof, by means of which the roof as a whole can be raised and lowered in a translational manner.

[0005] DE 296 02 640 U1 describes a rear compartment cover for motorhomes with a height-adjustable support device. Viewed in the vehicle's longitudinal direction, a height support for the rear compartment cover is provided that can be adjusted to at least two height positions.

[0006] EP 2 093 103 A1 describes a recreational vehicle with a variable volume cell with a dome that can be moved vertically between a lower position and a raised position.

[0007] The disadvantage of conventional storage space designs is that they often impose significant limitations on the interior design of the living area, as, for example, seating or reclining furniture, or even a closet, can only be arranged to a limited extent within the storage area. However, especially in camper vans, there is a growing desire to provide greater living comfort, which is primarily achieved through comfortable furnishings and furniture arrangements.

[0008] The object of the invention is therefore to provide a large storage space for a camping vehicle, which is suitable, if necessary, for example, for accommodating bicycles, mopeds or the like, without having to accept significant restrictions in the interior fittings when the camping vehicle is used as a living space.

[0009] According to the invention, this object is achieved by the characterizing part of patent claim 1, starting from the preamble of patent claim 1. Advantageous further developments and expedient embodiments are specified in the dependent patent claims.

[0010] In the camping vehicle according to the invention, in particular a mobile home, caravan or camper van, a furniture arrangement, in particular longitudinal benches, transverse benches and / or a circular seating group, is provided in a living area, wherein below at least part of the furniture arrangement there is a storage space separated from the living area by a wall structure, said storage space having a storage floor, storage walls and at least one storage hatch and a storage roof, and wherein the storage roof can be used at least in part as a seating area, in particular forming part of a seating area of ​​the furniture arrangement. According to the invention, the storage space is characterized in that the storage roof can be raised into the living area by lifting means in order to increase the storage space.

[0011] When the camper is in living mode, the storage roof is usually lowered so that it is at the same height as a seat. This allows the storage roof to be conveniently integrated into a round seating area, for example, since bicycles or similar items stored in the storage space during living mode can usually be kept outside the camper. When the vehicle is in transport mode, the storage roof is raised into the living area using the provided lifting devices, significantly increasing the storage space to accommodate corresponding items. The storage roof is no longer available as a seat, as it is raised upwards within the vehicle's interior.

[0012] The invention is not limited to the use of the inventive concept in a circular seating group. In principle, the inventive concept can also be applied to longitudinal benches, transverse benches, and other types of furniture arrangements arranged in a suitable position that provides access to high storage space.

[0013] In an expedient development of the camping vehicle according to the invention, at least one storage compartment wall is designed in multiple layers, in particular two or three layers. A first layer located inside the storage compartment is connected to the storage compartment floor, a second layer located outside the storage compartment is connected to the storage compartment roof, and preferably a third layer located further outside the storage compartment and anchored in the living area is provided. The second layer connected to the storage compartment roof is at least partially guided between the first and third layers.

[0014] The inventive sandwich-like construction of three wall layers, the middle of which is connected to the raised storage roof, creates a pleasing visual appearance in both the storage and living areas. Furthermore, problems caused by wall surfaces that slide over one another are avoided, preventing objects from getting caught, blocked, or body parts from getting trapped.

[0015] In a further advantageous embodiment of the invention, it is provided that the storage space roof is guided along at least one side edge in a sliding manner past an outer wall of the camping vehicle, wherein preferably friction-preventing guide means such as brush attachments, rail or roller guides or the like are provided on at least one side edge.

[0016] The storage roof, which is moved to raise and lower, slides along the inside of an exterior wall of the camper van without causing significant frictional resistance, such as against a tapestry. However, it is essential that no objects can become trapped in the sliding area, as this could undoubtedly lead to malfunctions or even failure. Appropriate anti-friction guides ensure this.

[0017] In a further advantageous embodiment of the invention, the storage compartment roof is raised via a pivoting movement. This can be achieved using a type of toggle joint or scissor joint, and the storage compartment roof can be raised via a radial pivoting movement from a lower first position to an upper second position, similar to what is already practiced, for example, in alcove roofs in known camper vans.

[0018] In a further practical embodiment, the storage space roof is raised via a linear movement.

[0019] The linear lifting of the storage roof via a linear movement offers the advantage that only the alignment of the lifting movement of the storage roof needs to be kept free of furnishings inside the living area, and no additional free space needs to be provided for further movement sequences.

[0020] In a further expedient embodiment of the camping vehicle according to the invention, it is further provided that the storage space roof is raised via at least one linear lifting device, in particular via at least one hydraulic lifting cylinder or at least one threaded spindle.

[0021] Linear lifting devices, such as hydraulic lifting cylinders or threaded spindles with guide carriages running on them, offer the advantage that, thanks to their appropriate gear ratio, they are suitable for exerting sufficient lifting forces on the storage compartment roof with a correspondingly slow lifting movement, allowing cushions or other objects lying on it to be lifted without any problems. Furthermore, such components enable extensive automation. Furthermore, their longitudinal shape allows for compact installation and thus easy integration into a camper van.

[0022] In a further expedient embodiment of the camping vehicle according to the invention, it is provided that a manual device for actuating the lifting means, in particular a crank or the like and / or an electrical device for actuating the lifting means, in particular an electric motor or an electric compressor, is provided.

[0023] Where possible, the camping vehicle according to the invention will be provided with an automated lifting device as the lifting means. However, it is possible that manual lifting movements may be necessary due to a technical defect or insufficient electrical power. In this way, the corresponding lifting devices can also be operated using manual devices of the type mentioned above.

[0024] In a further expedient embodiment of the camping vehicle according to the invention, it is provided that the storage space roof in the interior can be used as a seating area and, when raised, as a lying area, in particular as a loft bed.

[0025] The use as a seat in a first lower position and the use as a loft bed in a second upper position offer various possibilities for the interior use of the living area, so that, for example, leaving the storage roof permanently in the second upper position also represents an alternative use when camping.

[0026] A further expedient embodiment is characterized in that the storage space roof comprises at least one, preferably two attached side walls and an attached rear wall, which together with the storage space roof form a transverse bench in the rear area of ​​a camping vehicle, wherein the transverse bench can be raised completely into the living area and preferably at least partially covers at least one outside window in the raised state with at least one side wall and / or the rear wall.

[0027] If the storage roof is designed according to the invention in the manner of a seat recess with arranged side walls and a rear wall or backrest, it is possible for the entire seat recess to be raised with the storage roof, making it suitable, for example, for concealing exterior windows. This can serve both as a darkening effect and as a visual barrier or as a burglar protection.

[0028] In a further expedient embodiment of the camping vehicle according to the invention, it is further provided that the storage space roof has means for securing the load attached thereto, in particular a load securing net, which secures the load components lying thereon against unwanted movement, in particular when the storage space roof is raised.

[0029] When the storage roof is raised, objects resting on it pose a hazard while driving, as they are now positioned at a higher level and could, for example, fly through the living area during braking. To prevent this, the camping vehicle according to the invention has load securing devices, which are arranged above the items to be stored, particularly when the storage roof is raised, and are firmly connected to the storage roof and / or surrounding fixed living area components.

[0030] The camping vehicle according to the invention will be explained in more detail in the following exemplary embodiment. However, the invention is not limited to the illustrated embodiment; rather, it encompasses all configurations that utilize the essential concept of the invention.

[0031] They show Fig. 1 a schematic side view of a camping vehicle, Fig. 2 a floor plan of a schematically represented camping vehicle, Fig. 3 a three-dimensional representation of a round seating group, Fig. 4 a front view of the lifting arrangement for the storage roof, Fig. 5 a side view of the lifting arrangement for the storage roof.

[0032] In detail, Fig. 1 a camping vehicle 1 which is here indicated in the form of a fully integrated mobile home. The camping vehicle 1 has an entrance 2 as well as windows 3, 4 and a storage space 5, which can be loaded from the outside through a storage hatch 6. In the interior, a later in Fig. 2 shown in more detail, where in this case Fig. 1 the relevant components of the circular seating group are shown as dashed lines. The storage space 5 has a storage space roof 7 at its upper end and is delimited at the rear by the rear wall 8 and at the front by a first, lower wall 9 connected to the storage space floor. A second wall 10 is arranged vertically on the storage space roof 7 in such a way that it engages behind the first wall 9 on the outside of the storage space. The longitudinal bench 11 of the circular seating group, in turn, has a third wall 12 which projects beyond the second wall 10 on the living area side, so that the second wall 10 can engage between the first wall 9 and the third wall 12 when the storage space roof 7 is lowered along a lifting movement 13.

[0033] The storage space 5 can be variably enlarged or reduced by lifting the storage space roof 7 and the second wall 10 connected thereto in the direction of the lifting movement 13 from a first height h1 as a bench function to a second height H2 as a transport function and / or loft bed function.

[0034] Fig. 2 shows a schematic top view of a floor plan of a camping vehicle 1 according to the invention. In the front area, the camping vehicle 1 has a driver's seat 20 with a steering wheel 21. In the interior, furniture 22 and 23 are schematically indicated without having to go into detail about their function. In the rear area of ​​the camping vehicle 1 according to the invention, a round seating group 24 is arranged, which consists of a rear transverse bench 25 and two longitudinal benches 26, 27. A table 28 is located in the interior of the round seating group 24. The round seating group 24 consists of the transverse bench 25, the longitudinal bench 26 and the longitudinal bench 27 and has cushions 29, 30 and 31 in its outer wall area.

[0035] Not permanently arranged but also provided is a safety net 32, which can be fastened, for example, to the front edge of the transverse bench 25, is tensioned rearward in the direction of the cushions 30, and thus serves to secure transported objects, in particular when the storage space roof 7 is raised to the height h2.

[0036] Fig. 3 shows a more detailed illustration of the arrangement according to the invention in a round seating group 40, wherein no upholstery or the like, or no walls of the camping vehicle, are shown here. The round seating group 40 comprises a transverse bench 41 with a backrest 42 and longitudinal benches 43 and 44, each with backrests arranged thereon. Below each of the longitudinal benches is a small storage space 45, and below the transverse bench 41 is the storage space 46, which can be enlarged according to the invention. The seat surface 47 of the transverse bench 41 represents the storage space roof and is vertically displaceable in lifting guides 48 by corresponding lifting means (not shown here). During the vertical displacement, both the seat surface 47 and the backrest 42 arranged thereon and the side rests 49 and 50 are raised.In the area of ​​the side rests and the backrest, sliding brushes 51 are provided on the upper edges, which guide the lifting movement cleanly along the inner wall of a camping vehicle and at the same time prevent jamming by objects and / or body parts slipping in.

[0037] Fig. 4 shows a front view of the lifting means of the transverse bench 41 according to Fig. 3.

[0038] Guide rails 60 and 61 are arranged on the left and right sides of the seat surface 47, respectively, which guide the lifting movement of the seat surface 47. In addition to the guide rails, lifting cylinders 62 and 63 are also provided, which in this case are designed as hydraulic lifting cylinders. Located below the seat surface 47 are a motor 64 and a hydraulic compressor 65, which provides the appropriate working pressure for the hydraulic lifting cylinders 62 and 63.

[0039] Fig. 5 shows a further illustration in a left-side view of the rear transverse bench with liftable storage roof, wherein the storage roof is formed by the seat surface 47.

[0040] Towards the living area, the storage compartment 46 is laterally enclosed by a side frame 70 and a frame upper section 71. A lifting device 72 ensures the corresponding lifting movement of the storage compartment roof and thus of the seating area 47.

[0041] Shown in dashed lines in Fig. 5 is the raised storage space roof to a height h2, wherein a window frame 73 is then closed on the inside by the backrest 42 in order to be able to provide, for example, a cladding and / or shading. List of reference symbols: 1 camping vehicle 2 entrance 3 windows 4 windows 5 storage space 6 storage hatch 7 Storage roof 8 Rear wall 9 first wall 10 second wall 11 Round seating group 12 third wall 13 Lifting movement 20 Driver's seat 21 Steering wheel 22 furniture 23 furniture 24 round seating group 25 Cross bench 26 Longitudinal bench 27 Longitudinal bench 28 Table 29 cushions 30 cushions 31 cushions 32 Safety net 40 round seating group 41 Cross bench 42 backrest 43 Longitudinal bench 44 Longitudinal bench 45 storage space 46 storage space 47 Seat 48 lifting guides 49 Side rest 50 side rest 51 sliding brooms 60 guide rail 61 Guide rail 62 lifting cylinders 63 lifting cylinders 64 engine 65 hydraulic compressor 70 frames 71 Upper frame part 72 lifting generators 73 window frames

Claims

[1] Camping vehicle, in particular a mobile home, caravan or camper van with a furniture arrangement, in particular longitudinal benches, transverse benches and / or a circular seating group in a living area and a storage space located below at least part of the furniture arrangement and separated from the living area by a wall structure, with a storage space floor, storage space walls and at least one storage space hatch and a storage space roof, wherein the storage space roof can be used at least in part as a seat, in particular forming part of a seat of the furniture arrangement, characterized by that the storage roof can be lifted into the living area using lifting equipment in order to increase the storage space. [2] Camping vehicle according to claim 1, characterized bythat at least one storage space wall is designed in multiple layers, in particular in two layers or three layers, wherein a first layer located on the inside on the storage space side is connected to the storage space floor and a second layer located on the outside on the storage space side is connected to the storage space roof and preferably a third layer located further out on the storage space side and anchored in the living area is provided, and the second layer connected to the storage space roof is guided at least partially between the first and the third layer. [3] Camping vehicle according to one of claims 1 or 2, characterized by that the storage space roof is guided along at least one side edge in a sliding manner past an outer wall of the camping vehicle, wherein preferably friction-preventing guide means such as brush attachments, rail or roller guides or the like are provided on at least one side edge. [4] Camping vehicle according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized bythat the storage space roof is raised via a pivoting movement. [5] Camping vehicle according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized by that the storage space roof is raised via a linear movement. [6] Camping vehicle according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterized by that the storage space roof is raised via at least one linear lifting generator, in particular via at least one hydraulic lifting cylinder or at least one threaded spindle. [7] Camping vehicle according to one of claims 1 to 6, characterized by that a manual device for actuating the lifting means, in particular a crank or the like and / or an electrical device for actuating the lifting means, in particular an electric motor or an electric compressor, is provided. [8] Camping vehicle according to one of claims 1 to 7, characterized bythat the storage roof in the interior can be used as a seat and, when raised, as a sleeping area, especially as a loft bed. [9] Camping vehicle according to one of claims 1 to 8, characterized by that the storage space roof comprises at least one, preferably two attached side walls and one attached rear wall, which together with the storage space roof form a transverse bench in the rear area of ​​the camping vehicle, wherein the transverse bench can be raised completely into the living area and preferably at least partially covers at least one outside window in the raised state with at least one side wall and / or the rear wall. [10] Camping vehicle according to one of claims 1 to 9, characterized by that the storage space roof comprises means for securing loads attached thereto, in particular a load securing net, which secures load components lying thereon against unwanted movement, in particular when the storage space roof is raised.

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