Reclining device

The reclining device addresses instability and complexity issues in existing systems by using articulated arms with rotational joints for secure fastening and efficient state transitions, resulting in a stable and compact solution.

DE102022104848B4Active Publication Date: 2025-06-05INNOFO UNTERNEHMENS GMBH
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Application Number
DE102022104848
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DE · DE
Patent Type
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Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2022-03-01
Publication Date
2025-06-05
Estimated Expiration
2042-03-01

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Technical Problem

Existing reclining devices, such as those in mobile camping units, often suffer from instability when fastened to vehicles or furniture, and lack a simple and efficient mechanism for transitioning between transport and use states.

Method used

The reclining device incorporates a fastening arrangement with articulated arms that can pivot from a transport state to a lying state and vice versa, utilizing joints with rotational degrees of freedom to ensure stability and ease of use.

Benefits of technology

This design provides a stable and simple-to-build reclining device that can be securely fastened to various surfaces, while allowing for compact storage in the transport state and efficient conversion to the lying state.

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Abstract

Reclining device (1), wherein the reclining device (1) comprises a fastening arrangement (2), wherein the fastening arrangement (2) is designed for fastening the reclining device (1) to a frame (3), to a piece of furniture (4) and / or to a vehicle (5), wherein the reclining device (1) has a folding mechanism (28), wherein the folding mechanism (28) is movably connected to the fastening arrangement (2), wherein the folding mechanism (28) has a first articulated arm (6) and a second articulated arm (7), wherein the first articulated arm (6) has a first end and a second end, wherein the second articulated arm (7) has a first end and a second end, characterized in that the first articulated arm (6) is articulated to the fastening arrangement (2) at the first end of the first articulated arm (6), and the second articulated arm (7) is articulated to the fastening arrangement (2) at the first end of the second articulated arm (7), wherein the first articulated arm (6) and the second articulated arm (7) are designed to be convertible from a transport state to a lying state and vice versa relative to the fastening arrangement (2), wherein the first articulated arm (6) has a first support surface (9), wherein the second articulated arm (7) has a second support surface (10), wherein the first support surface (9) and the second support surface (10) span a support plane in the lying state, wherein in the transport state at least a partial region of the first support surface (9) is spaced from the second support surface (10) in a direction transverse to the support plane of the lying state.
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Description

The invention relates to a reclining device and a fastening arrangement for fastening the reclining device to a frame, to a piece of furniture and / or to a vehicle.Prior ArtA mobile camping unit is known having a segmented reclining surface which can be transferred from a transport state to a use state and back, in which the segments are aligned in alternating directions via hinges or rotary joints. In the known camping unit, the reclining surface is fastened in a comparatively unstable manner in a suspended manner to a ceiling of a vehicle. Reclining systems are known from AU 2020 202 926 A1, CH 243 561 A, GB 160 784 A and U.S. Pat. No. 1,691,268 A.Object and Advantages of the InventionThe object of the invention is to provide an alternative reclining device. In particular, it is the object of the invention to provide an improved reclining device with a fastening arrangement which is designed to be comparatively stable and / or simple to build.The object is achieved by the features of claim 1. By means of the measures mentioned in the dependent claims, advantageous embodiments and further developments of the invention are possible.The reclining device comprises a fastening arrangement, wherein the fastening arrangement is configured for fastening the reclining device to a frame, to a piece of furniture and / or to a vehicle, wherein the reclining device has a folding mechanism, wherein the folding mechanism is movably connected to the fastening arrangement, wherein the folding mechanism has a first articulated arm and a second articulated arm, wherein the first articulated arm has a first end and a second end, wherein the second articulated arm has a first end and a second end.The core of the invention is seen in the fact that the first articulated arm is connected in an articulated manner to the fastening arrangement at the first end of the first articulated arm, wherein the second articulated arm is connected in an articulated manner to the fastening arrangement at the first end of the second articulated arm, wherein the first articulated arm and the second articulated arm are designed such that they can be transferred relative to the fastening arrangement from a transport state into a lying state and vice versa, wherein the first articulated arm has a first supporting surface, wherein the second articulated arm has a second supporting surface, wherein the first supporting surface and the second supporting surface in the lying state span a supporting plane, wherein in the transport state at least a partial region of the first supporting surface is spaced apart from the second supporting surface in a direction transverse to the supporting plane of the lying state.With the aid of articulated arms constructed in this way, the reclining device can be mounted compactly in the transport state. The joints on the fastening arrangement allow pivoting of the first and the second articulated arm about the respective joint axis, wherein the articulated arms are pivotable from a position during the transport state into a position of the lying state. For example, hinge joints can be used for this purpose. For example, it is possible to use joints between articulated arm and fastening arrangement each with a rotational degree of freedom of 90°.For example, the fastening arrangement has a first fastening element which is connected in an articulated manner to the first articulated arm via a joint. For example, the fastening arrangement has a second fastening element which is connected in an articulated manner to the second articulated arm via a further joint. For example, the first and second fastening elements are present spaced apart from one another. It is conceivable that the first and the second fastening element are connected immovably with respect to one another by a connecting element of the fastening arrangement. As a result, the fastening arrangement is of comparatively stable design. It is conceivable that the connecting element is present as a strut, e.g. as a transverse strut. For example, the fastening arrangement has an assembly element in order to fasten the fastening arrangement to a piece of furniture or to a vehicle. It is conceivable that the mounting element is present as a mounting opening, e.g. as a through opening for a screw connection, as a bolt or as a threaded rod.For example, the first support surface and the second support surface are each formed on top side surfaces of the respective articulated arms in the direction of gravity. For example, these side surfaces have a horizontal orientation in the lying state, wherein the support surfaces in this case span a support plane which is likewise horizontally oriented. For example, the first support surface is formed on a side surface of the first articulated arm that is situated at the top in the direction of gravity. For example, the second support surface is formed on a side surface of the second articulated arm that is situated at the top in the direction of gravity. For example, the side surface of the articulated arm, which has a bearing surface, is present in a horizontally oriented manner in the lying state.From the lying state, the articulated arms can be pivoted or rotated about the articulation axes of the joints on the fastening arrangement into a transport state. The two articulated arms are moved in such a way that the first support surface of the first articulated arm and the second support surface of the second articulated arm are spaced apart at least in sections in a direction transverse to the support plane of the lying state when the transport state is reached. For example, the articulated arms are arranged completely or partially one above the other, so that the support surfaces are also arranged completely or partially one above the other or also offset from one another. For example, the first and the second articulated arm are present one above the other in the lying state at least in sections viewed in a direction transverse to the support plane, such that the first support plane covers the second support planes viewed in the vertical direction, or vice versa. For example, the first and the second articulated arm are present one above the other in the lying state at least in sections, as viewed in a direction perpendicular to the support plane.For example, the first and the second articulated arm each extend in a longitudinal axis, wherein the longitudinal axes are present in the lying state aligned parallel to one another. For example, the first articulated arm extends in the direction of a longitudinal axis of the first articulated arm and the second articulated arm extends in the direction of a longitudinal axis of the second articulated arm.For example, the longitudinal axis of the first articulated arm and the longitudinal axis of the second articulated arm are each provided in a tilted manner with respect to the support plane in the transport state. For example, the articulated arms are moved from the support plane during the transfer from the lying state to the transport state, so that the articulated arms are tilted relative to the support plane in the transport state. For example, the longitudinal axis of the first articulated arm and / or the longitudinal axis of the second articulated arm form an angle with the support plane of between 0° and 45° or between 0° and 5°. For example, the angle between the bearing planes and the longitudinal axis of the first articulated arm and / or the longitudinal axis of the second articulated arm is 1°, 2°, 2.6° or 3°.For example, the transfer of the articulated arms takes place in such a way that the first articulated arm is moved in a direction toward the joint between the second articulated arm and the fastening arrangement, while for example the second articulated arm is moved in a direction toward the joint between the first articulated arm and the fastening arrangement. The two articulated arms are moved towards one another, for example. By skillful selection of the respective angles between the joint axis of the pivot joint and / or the longitudinal axis of the articulated arms and the support plane, an impact or mutual blocking of the articulated arms is avoided. It is appropriate here to use different angles, also angles with different signs; thus, for example, the angle between the first articulated arm and the support plane can be positive, so that the second end of the first articulated arm is moved upwards when it is transferred into the transport state, while the angle between the second articulated arm and the support plane can be negative, so that the second articulated arm is moved downwards when it is transferred into the transport state.For example, the longitudinal axis of the first articulated arm and the longitudinal axis of the second articulated arm are arranged parallel to one another in the transport state. For example, the longitudinal axis of the first articulated arm and the longitudinal axis of the second articulated arm, in the transport state, span the same angular amount with the support plane, for example with different signs.For example, the joint axis of the joint between the first articulated arm and the fastening arrangement and / or the joint axis of the joint between the second articulated arm and the fastening arrangement is respectively present at an angle greater than 0° to the perpendicular of the support plane. Such tilting of the joint axis allows a movement of the articulated arms from the lying state into the transport state to be realized mechanically easily, in which the articulated arms are moved out of the support plane. For example, the joint between the first articulated arm and the fastening arrangement and the joint between the second articulated arm and the fastening arrangement are tilted in the same direction. For example, the joint axis of the joint between the first articulated arm and the fastening arrangement and the joint axis of the joint between the second articulated arm and the fastening arrangement are present aligned parallel. For example, the joints are present tilted by 1°, 2°, 2.6° or 3° relative to the vertical. Tilting both joints in the same or similar direction has the advantage that the first articulated arm and the second articulated arm do not block or touch during the transfer from the lying state to the transport state and vice versa. For example, a parallel alignment of the joint axes is advantageous if the movement of the articulated arms runs converging towards one another at least at the first moment during the transfer from the lying state to the transport state. For example, the joint axis of the joint between the first articulated arm and the fastening arrangement and the joint axis of the joint between the second articulated arm and the fastening arrangement are provided in a positionally fixed manner.For example, the tilting directions of the joint axis of the joint between the first articulated arm and the fastening arrangement and / or the joint axis of the joint between the second articulated arm and the fastening arrangement lie in a plane perpendicular to the orientation of the longitudinal axes of the first and / or second articulated arm in the lying state. For example, the longitudinal axes of the articulated arms are present in a horizontally oriented manner in the lying state.For example, the first articulated arm comprises a first subsegment and a second subsegment, wherein the first subsegment has a first end and a second end, wherein the second subsegment has a first end and a second end, wherein the first articulated arm comprises a first arm joint, wherein the second end of the first subsegment is articulated to the first end of the second subsegment via the first arm joint. For example, the second articulated arm comprises a first subsegment and a second subsegment, wherein the first subsegment has a first end and a second end, wherein the second subsegment has a first end and a second end, wherein the second articulated arm comprises a second arm joint, wherein the second end of the first subsegment is articulated to the first end of the second subsegment via the second arm joint.It is conceivable that the first subsegment of the first articulated arm and / or the second subsegment of the first articulated arm and / or the first subsegment of the second articulated arm and / or the second subsegment of the second articulated arm are manufactured from square tubes and / or round hollow tubes and / or polygonal hollow tubes from metal and / or plastic.For example, the first end of the first subsegment of the first articulated arm is connected in an articulated manner to the fastening arrangement and / or the first end of the first subsegment of the second articulated arm is connected in an articulated manner to the fastening arrangement.For example, a longitudinal axis of the first subsegment of the first articulated arm and a longitudinal axis of the second subsegment of the first articulated arm are present aligned parallel to one another in the lying state. It is conceivable that the longitudinal axis of the first subsegment of the first articulated arm and the longitudinal axis of the second subsegment of the first articulated arm form the longitudinal axis of the first articulated arm. For example, a longitudinal axis of the first subsegment of the second articulated arm and a longitudinal axis of the second subsegment of the second articulated arm are present aligned parallel to one another in the lying state. It is conceivable that the longitudinal axis of the first subsegment of the second articulated arm and the longitudinal axis of the second subsegment of the second articulated arm form the longitudinal axis of the second articulated arm.For example, in the transport state, the first end of the first subsegment and the second end of the second subsegment of the first articulated arm are moved towards one another, so that the two subsegments of the first articulated arm are present aligned parallel or at least approximately parallel to one another. It is conceivable that the two partial segments of the first articulated arm in the transport state bear against one another along the longitudinal axes. For example, in the transport state, the first end of the first subsegment and the second end of the second subsegment of the second articulated arm are moved towards one another, so that the two subsegments of the second articulated arm are present aligned parallel or at least approximately parallel to one another. It is conceivable that the two partial segments of the second articulated arm in the transport state bear against one another along the longitudinal axes.For example, the first arm joint and / or the second arm joint is movable in a direction transverse to the lying plane. For example, the first arm joint is movable in a direction transverse to the lying plane. For example, the second arm joint is movable in a direction transverse to the lying plane.In one conceivable embodiment, the first articulated arm is present in sections above the second articulated arm during a transfer from the lying state to the transport state. During the transfer from the lying state to the transport state, the first articulated arm and the second articulated arm are movable, for example, in such a way that the articulated arms are moved away from one another in their vertical movement portion, but are moved towards one another in their horizontal movement portion. For example, there may be embodiments in which the two articulated arms cross each other when viewed from a perpendicular direction.For example, the reclining device has an end strut, wherein the second end of the first articulated arm and / or the second end of the second articulated arm are coupled to the end strut in an articulated manner via a joint. For example, the second end of the first articulated arm is coupled to the end strut in an articulated manner via an articulation. For example, the second end of the second articulated arm is coupled to the end strut in an articulated manner via a joint. In this case, the end strut is arranged, for example, in such a way that the second end of the first articulated arm and the second end of the second articulated arm are spaced apart from one another by the end strut. Advantageously, it can be realized in such a way that the articulated arms are aligned with one another in their intended alignment even under load in the lying state.By skillful selection of the spacing of the two joints arranged on the end strut, a parallel alignment of the first and the second articulated arm is possible.For example, the second end of the first articulated arm is coupled to the terminal regions of the end strut. For example, the second end of the second articulated arm is coupled to the end regions of the end strut. Thus, the reclining device can be made compact.For example, the end strut is made of square tube and / or a round and / or polygonal hollow tube made of metal and / or plastic. It is conceivable for the end strut to have a gripping element. The gripping element is designed, for example, as a loop or handle or retaining rod. By means of the gripping element, the reclining device can be moved comparatively easily from the transport state into the reclining state.For example, the fastening arrangement, the first and the second articulated arm and the end strut form a, for example, closed frame in the lying state of the lying device. This comparatively increases a stability of the reclining device.For example, the reclining device comprises at least one support element, wherein the at least one support element is arranged, for example, on the end strut. The support element can support the reclining device. For example, the support element is present as a support foot, e.g. as a support strut. For example, the reclining device has two, three or four support elements. It is conceivable for the reclining device to have exactly two support elements. It is conceivable that the at least one support element is arranged on the second subsegment of the first articulated arm.For example, the at least one support element is arranged on the second subsegment of the second articulated arm. For example, the support element is arranged on the end strut. For example, all support elements of the reclining device are arranged on the end strut, for example directly.Advantageously, the load acting on the articulated arms during use of the reclining device can be distributed uniformly by the support element and tilting of the reclining device can be avoided, so that the reclining device is of stable design. It is advantageous here if a longitudinal axis of the support element is present in the lying state in a direction transverse to the lying plane. For example, in the arranged state, the support element supports the end strut, the first and / or the second articulated arm on a floor of a vehicle in the lying state.For example, the at least one support element is coupled to the end strut in an articulated manner. It is conceivable here that the support element is present in the same direction as the end strut in the transport state. For example, the at least one support element is coupled in an articulated manner to the second partial segment of the second articulated arm. It is conceivable that the support element is present in the transport state in the same direction as the second partial segment of the first articulated arm. For example, the at least one support element is coupled in an articulated manner to the second partial segment of the second articulated arm. It is conceivable that the support element is present in the transport state in the same direction as the second partial segment of the second articulated arm. Thus, the reclining device can be made compact at least in the transport state.For example, the at least one support element has one or more support feet, with which the load occurring during use of the reclining device can be dissipated to the underlying surface. For example, the support foot is articulated to the at least one support element. For example, the at least one support element further comprises a support strut, which is for example likewise articulatedly coupled to the end strut, via which the at least one support foot is additionally coupled to the reclining device in order to further increase the safety of the user.For example, the at least one support element further comprises a support strut which is, for example, likewise articulatedly coupled to the second subsegment of the first articulated arm. For example, the at least one support element further comprises a support strut which is, for example, likewise articulatedly coupled to the second subsegment of the second articulated arm.For example, the at least one support foot is made of a square tube and / or a round and / or polygonal hollow tube made of metal and / or plastic. For example, the at least one support foot has a support surface for standing, wherein the support surface can be arranged on the underlying surface.For example, in a further development of the reclining device, at least one rail, in particular a slide rail, is arranged, for example, on the end strut and / or a section of the first articulated arm and / or of the second articulated arm, wherein the support strut and / or the support foot is movably coupled along the rail. For example, the rail is present as a recess in the end strut.For example, at least two rails are arranged on different sides of the end strut. For example, two support elements are arranged on the reclining device, wherein the support struts of the two support elements are each coupled to one of two rails, wherein the two rails are arranged on different sides of the end strut. For example, two support elements are arranged on the reclining device, wherein the support struts of the two support elements are each coupled to one of two rails, wherein the two rails are arranged on opposite sides of the end strut.For example, a locking system is provided for locking the support element in at least one position. This at least one locking system fixes the support element, for example, in its position during the transport state and / or the position of the lying state. This increases the safety of the user, since an unintentional folding of the support element during use in the lying state or an accidental folding during the transfer of the lying device from a transport state to a lying state and vice versa and thus a potential injury to the user is prevented.For example, the reclining device comprises at least one compensating element, wherein the compensating element has an upper side, wherein the compensating element has a lower side opposite the upper side, wherein the upper side has an upper side plane, wherein the lower side is arranged, for example, directly on the first bearing surface of the first articulated arm and / or on the second bearing surface of the second articulated arm, wherein, in the arranged state of the compensating element on the first articulated arm and / or on the second articulated arm, the upper side plane of the compensating element is part of the bearing plane. For example, a support surface for supporting a support module can be displaced by the compensating element from the articulated arm onto the upper side of the compensating element.The compensating element is designed, for example, as an angular support or angular strip for arrangement on subsegments of the reclining device. In particular when using right-angle part segments of the articulated arms, it is thus possible to counteract tilting of the part segments which occurs as a result of inclined joint axes of the rotary joints, and thus also tilting of the side surfaces thereof, such that a horizontal support plane can be realized in the lying state.The compensating element is formed, for example, as an individual part or as an integral component of the two articulated arms. It is conceivable that two, three or four compensating elements are present. For example, a compensating element can be arranged on the first partial segment of the first articulated arm and a further compensating element can be arranged on the second partial segment of the first articulated arm. For example, a compensating element can be arranged on the first partial segment of the second articulated arm and a further compensating element can be arranged on the second partial segment of the second articulated arm.The at least one compensating element is manufactured, for example, from metal, in particular aluminum, and / or from plastic.For example, the reclining device comprises a support module, wherein the support module can be arranged on the first support surface and the second support surface in order to form a reclining surface of the reclining device. The support module is present, for example, as a bed grid, for example as a slat grid.The support module comprises at least two sub-supports, wherein the at least two sub-supports are present in the lying state in each case lying against the first support surface and / or the second support surface.For example, the at least two partial supports are articulated to one another, for example via a fabric belt. With the aid of such a coupling, it can be ensured, on the one hand, that the sub-supports do not slide apart during use of the reclining device, and, on the other hand, the support module with such an embodiment can be transported compactly in the transport state, wherein the coupling ensures that no sub-support is left off during this.Thus, the support module is designed, for example, as a lath grid, wherein the lath grid has a plurality of cross struts, which are present spaced apart from one another on the reclining device in the arranged state of the support module, i.e. in the reclining state, and the cross struts are connected to one another, for example, by means of a band or belt. These cross braces can be transferred from the lying state into the transport state, for example by being rolled up or pushed together around one another. An embodiment is also conceivable in which the partial supports / cross braces are connected to one another at their alternating ends like an concertina and are designed to be able to be pushed together or pulled apart. For example, the sub-shelves can be stored compactly in the transport state.For example, the articulated arms have a guide system, wherein the at least two partial supports are mounted movably along the guide system. This guide system is realized, for example, by rails, in particular slide rails or guide rails. For example, the guiding system is realized by a tongue-and-groove system. For example, a component of the guide system is arranged on one side of the first articulated arm. For example, a component of the guide system is arranged on one side of the second articulated arm.For example, the support module comprises at least two partial supports, wherein on each partial support, for example, one cushioning element is present in each case in a releasable or non-releasable manner. For example, two or more sub-supports are flexibly connected to one another. For example, the two partial supports are movably connected to one another via one or more fabric belts / belts or via one or more leather belts.For example, a cushioning element is integrated into a single sub-support. For example, the cushioning elements are integrated into the support module. For example, the cushioning elements are present separately.A frame is also proposed, wherein the frame has a reclining device as described above, wherein the frame has a box-shaped main body, wherein the reclining device and / or the fastening arrangement is arranged on the main body. For example, the reclining device or the fastening arrangement is fastened to the upper side of the base body.For example, the frame is present in the form of a piece of furniture or a furniture carcass. For example, the reclining device is present resting on an upper side of the furniture carcass. For example, the frame is made of metal, in particular aluminum and / or of wood and / or of plastic.For example, the frame comprises one or more gripping devices which simplify transport of the frame and the reclining device. For example, the gripping device is present as a handle. For example, the gripping device is present as a recess. It is conceivable for the handle to be arranged on one side of the frame. It is conceivable that at least two handles are arranged on several sides, in particular opposite sides of the frame. As a result, the frame is comparatively easily movable.A piece of furniture is likewise proposed, wherein the piece of furniture has a reclining device or a frame as described above. For example, the reclining device or the fastening arrangement is arranged on the upper side of the piece of furniture, wherein the piece of furniture has, for example, a box-shaped frame as a base body and / or comprises, for example, a gripping device or a plurality of gripping devices.For example, the piece of furniture is manufactured from metal, in particular aluminum and / or from wood and / or from plastic.For example, the furniture item has stowage elements, e.g. drawers and / or folding elements, on at least one side. The at least one stowage element is present, for example, as a functional module. The functional module is exemplarily designed as a seat, sink, water tank, oven plates and / or refrigerator.Furthermore, a vehicle is proposed, wherein the vehicle has a reclining device, a frame or a piece of furniture as described above. The furniture and / or frame is integrated into the vehicle or is present separately. For example, the frame and / or furniture item is introduced into the vehicle in such a way that the reclining device can be completely transferred into the reclining state within the vehicle interior.Exemplary EmbodimentAn exemplary embodiment of the invention is illustrated in the drawing and is explained in more detail below with reference to the figures.In detail, the following shows: FIG. 1 shows a schematic structure of a frame with a reclining device in the reclining state with a support module arranged on a vehicle floor, FIG. 2 shows a schematic structure of a frame with a reclining device in the reclining state with compactly arranged sub-rests, FIG. 3 is a top view of a piece of furniture with a reclining device in the reclining state with compactly arranged sub-supports, FIG. 4 shows a schematic structure of a piece of furniture with a reclining device during the transfer from the transport state to the reclining state, FIG. 5 shows a top view of a piece of furniture with a reclining device in the transport state, FIG. 6 shows a view from the front of a piece of furniture with a reclining device in the transport state FIG. 7 shows a perspective rear view of a piece of furniture with a reclining device in the transport state FIG. 8 shows a schematic structure of a piece of furniture with a reclining device in the reclining state with a further embodiment of a support module in the arranged state, and FIG. 9 shows a schematic structure of a piece of furniture with a reclining device in the transport state.FIG. 1 schematically illustrates a frame 3 with a reclining device 1 in a reclining state, wherein the reclining device 1 is arranged, for example, on the upper side 27 of the box-shaped base body of the frame 3. The reclining device 1 comprises a folding mechanism 28 and a fastening arrangement 2. the folding mechanism 28 has a first articulated arm 6 and a second articulated arm 7. For example, the fastening arrangement 2 is arranged on the frame 3 at the upper side 27. The first articulated arm 6 and the second articulated arm 7 are each coupled in an articulated manner to the fastening arrangement 2. For example, the first end of the first articulated arm 6 is coupled to the fastening arrangement via a joint 8 a. For example, the first end of the second articulated arm 7 is coupled to the fastening arrangement via a joint 8 b.The first articulated arm 6 and the second articulated arm 7 are positioned, for example, in such a way that a first support surface 9 arranged thereon and a second support surface 10 arranged thereon span a horizontal lying plane. The first articulated arm 6 and the second articulated arm 7 are positioned, for example, in the lying state such that the articulated arms 6, 7 are spaced apart from one another in parallel in their respective longitudinal axis L and delimit a lying surface in the lying plane. For example, the first articulated arm 6 and the second articulated arm 7 each comprise a first subsegment 13 a, 14 aand a second subsegment 13 b, 14 b, wherein a first subsegment 13 a, 14 aand a second subsegment 13 b, 14 bare each coupled in an articulated manner to an arm joint 15 a, 15 b. The two first subsegments 13 a, 14 aof the two articulated arms 6, 7 are coupled to the fastening arrangement 2, while the two second subsegments 13 b, 14 bare coupled to an end strut 16 in an articulated manner. For example, the second end of the first subsegment 13 bis coupled to the end strut 16 via a joint 30 a. For example, the second end of the second subsegment 14 bis coupled to the end strut 16 via a joint 30 b. For example, the end strut 16 spaces the two second subsegments 13 b, 14 bfrom one another.On the lying plane spanned by the first support surface 9 and the second support surface 10, a support module 21 is arranged by way of example. This support module 21 consists, for example, in the embodiment shown of several partial supports 22 designed as strips, which are arranged distributed uniformly over the lying surface. For example, the sub-supports 22 comprise at least one cushioning element 23.Two support elements 17 are arranged on the end strut 16, for example, in order to hold the lying surface in a horizontal position even under load. The support elements 17 here each comprise, for example, a substantially vertically arranged support foot 18 which is coupled in an articulated manner to the end strut 16. The support elements 17 each comprise, for example, a support strut 19 which is articulated both to the respective support foot 18 and to the end strut 16 and which prevents the support foot 18 from slipping under load.The frame 3 and the reclining device 1 are arranged, for example, completely within the interior of the vehicle 5, such that the frame 3 and the two support feet 18 are arranged on the floor of the vehicle 5.FIG. 2 shows the frame 3 with the reclining device 1 from FIG. 1, wherein the floor of the vehicle 5 is not shown here, in a state during the transfer from the reclining state to the transport state or vice versa. In the transport state, the support module 21 is arranged above the fastening arrangement 2. For example, in the lying state, the folding mechanism 28 is present in such a way that the first articulated arm 6 and the second articulated arm 7 span a horizontal lying plane and the articulated arms 6, 7 are spaced apart from one another in their respective longitudinal axis L parallel to one another. The partial supports 22 are arranged, for example, next to one another in this embodiment variant.FIG. 3 shows a frame 3 with a reclining device 1 in a state as described in FIG. 2 in a plan view. For example, the first articulated arm 6 and the second articulated arm 7 are oriented such that they are oriented parallel to one another along their longitudinal axis L. The first articulated arm 6 and the second articulated arm 7 each comprise, for example, a first subsegment 13 a, 14 aand a second subsegment 13 b, 14 b, wherein a first subsegment 13 a, 14 aand a second subsegment 13 b, 14 bare each coupled in an articulated manner to an arm joint 15 a, 15 b. For example, the two first subsegments 13 a, 14 aof the two articulated arms 6, 7 are coupled to the fastening arrangement 2, while the two second subsegments 13 b, 14 bare coupled to an end strut 16 in an articulated manner. For example, the end strut 16 spaces the two second subsegments 13 b, 14 bfrom one another.In this embodiment, a locking system 24 is shown, with which the support elements 17 can be releasably fixed in position, for example.FIG. 4 shows a schematic structure of a piece of furniture 4 with a reclining device 1 in the course of the transfer from the transport state to the reclining state. The first articulated arm 6 and the second articulated arm 7 are moved, for example, in such a way that the first subsegment 13 a, the second subsegment 13 band / or the arm joint 15 aare arranged between the first subsegment 13 aand the second subsegment 13 bof the first articulated arm 6 at least in sections above the first subsegment 14 a, the second subsegment 14 band / or the arm joint 15 bbetween the first subsegment 14 aand the second subsegment 14 bof the second articulated arm 7.In the embodiment variant of the support module 21 shown here in the position of the transport state, in which the sub-supports 22 are connected to one another, for example, via a belt. During the transfer, the partial supports 22 are rolled up and down in this variant.Furthermore, an end strut 16 is shown with a support element 17 arranged thereon. The support element 17 comprises, for example, a support foot 18 and a support strut 19. The support foot 18 is, for example, coupled in an articulated manner to the support strut 19. The support strut 19 is, for example, articulatedly coupled to the running rail of the end strut 16 in such a way that the coupling of the support strut 19 can be moved along the running rail.In the lying state of the lying device 1, the support foot 18 is ideally oriented vertically. For example, the support strut 19 can be releasably fixed to the end strut 16 by means of a not-illustrated locking system 24, so that a movement of the support foot 18 during the fixing is not possible.When the reclining device 1 is transferred into the transport state, the support strut 19 moves, for example, along the running rail, with the result that the support foot 18 is folded down into a position close to the end strut 16.FIG. 5 shows a top view of a piece of furniture 4 with a reclining device 1 in the transport state, wherein the support module 21 is not illustrated here. The first articulated arm 6 is arranged here, for example, in sections above the second articulated arm 7, such that at least a partial region of the first support surface 9 of the first articulated arm 6 is spaced apart from the second support surface 10 of the second articulated arm 7 in a direction transverse to the support plane of the lying state.FIG. 6 shows a detail of a view perpendicular to the front side 29 of a piece of furniture 4 with reclining device 1 in the transport state. The first subsegment 13a and the second subsegment 13b of the first articulated arm 6 are arranged one behind the other in the same direction here. For example, the joint axis G 1 of the pivot joint between the first articulated arm 6 and the fastening arrangement 2 is inclined, as a result of which the first partial segment 13 aand the second partial segment 13 bof the first articulated arm 6 are also inclined in their longitudinal axes relative to the horizontal. For example, the joint axis G 2 of the pivot joint between the second articulated arm 7 and the fastening arrangement 2 is inclined, as a result of which the first subsegment 14 aand the second subsegment 14 bof the second articulated arm 7 are also inclined in their longitudinal axis L relative to the horizontal. For example, both joint axes G 1, G 2 are inclined in the same direction and at the same angle, whereby the longitudinal axes of the first articulated arm 6 and the second articulated arm 7 are oriented parallel to one another from this perspective.For example, the joint axes G 1, G 2 of the joints 8 a, 8 bare tilted on the fastening arrangement 2 relative to the horizontal, so that in some embodiments of the reclining device, in particular when using rectangular hollow struts as partial segments 13 a, 13 b, 14 a, 14 b, the articulated arms 6, 7 are tilted along their longitudinal axis relative to the horizontal. To form a horizontal support surface 9, 10, a compensating element 20 can be arranged, for example, on the subsegments 13 a, 13 b, 14 a, 14 b. This compensating element 20 can also be integrated, for example, already into the respective partial segment 13 a, 13 b, 14 a, 14 b.FIG. 7 shows a perspective rear view of a piece of furniture 4 with a reclining device 1 in the transport state. The piece of furniture 4 has, for example, on one side a plurality of stowage elements 25 arranged in an exemplary manner, such as drawers and folding elements 26. An arrangement of the stowage elements 25 and folding elements 26 on several sides of the furniture is also conceivable. It is self-evident that the stowage elements 25 and folding elements 26 can be transferred from an open form into a closed form and back, even if these are in each case illustrated here merely in one form by way of example. The at least one stowage element 25 and / or the at least one folding element 26 is present, for example, as a functional module. The functional module can be designed, for example, as a folding table, hotplate module or as a basin with tank.FIG. 8 shows a piece of furniture 4 with a reclining device 1 in the reclining state with a further embodiment of a support module 21 in the arranged state. The individual partial supports 22 can be designed to be reinforced, for example, on the side facing the articulated arms 6, 7. The sub-supports 22 can have a cushioning element 23, for example.FIG. 9 shows a schematic structure of the piece of furniture 4 according to FIG. 8 with the reclining device 1 in the transport state. The partial supports 22 are arranged, for example, stacked one above the other. The sub-supports 22 are, for example, oriented differently from one another in terms of their orientation, for example, alternately. The orientation is, for example, such that the cushioning element 23 of one sub-support 22 or of a plurality of sub-supports 22 is or are oriented upward, while the cushioning element 23 of another sub-support 22 or of a plurality of other sub-supports 22 is or are oriented downward.The sub-supports 22 are, for example, articulatedly coupled to one another, for example via at least one fabric belt, at least one belt or at least one leather belt.List of reference characters1 Reclining device 2 Fastening arrangement 3 Frame 4 Furniture 5 Vehicle 6 First articulated arm 7 Second articulated arm 8 a Gelenk 8 b Gelenk 9 First supporting surface 10 Second supporting surface 12 a Axis 12 b Axis 13 aFirst subsegment 13 bSecond subsegment 14 aFirst subsegment 14 bSecond subsegment 15 a Arm 15 b Arm 16 End strut 17 Supporting element 18 Supporting foot 19 Supporting strut 20 Compensating element 21 Supporting module 22 Subbed 23 Cushioning element 24 Locking system 25 Stowage element 26 Folding element 27 Upper side 28 Folding mechanism 29 Front side 30 a Gelenk 30 b Gelenk G 1 Hinge axis G 2 Hinge axis L Longitudinal axis

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Lying device (1), wherein the lying device (1) comprises a fastening arrangement (2), wherein the fastening arrangement (2) is designed for fastening the lying device (1) to a frame (3), to a piece of furniture (4) and / or to a vehicle (5), wherein the lying device (1) has a folding mechanism (28), wherein the folding mechanism (28) is movably connected to the fastening arrangement (2), wherein the folding mechanism (28) has a first articulated arm (6) and a second articulated arm (7), wherein the first articulated arm (6) has a first end and a second end, wherein the second articulated arm (7) has a first end and a second end, characterized in that the first articulated arm (6) is articulated to the fastening arrangement (2) at the first end of the first articulated arm (6), and the second articulated arm (7) is articulated at the first end of the second articulated arm (7) to the fastening arrangement (2), wherein the first articulated arm (6) and the second articulated arm (7) are designed such that they can be transferred relative to the fastening arrangement (2) from a transport state into a lying state and vice versa, wherein the first articulated arm (6) has a first bearing surface (9), wherein the second articulated arm (7) has a second bearing surface (10), wherein the first bearing surface (9) and the second bearing surface (10), in the lying state, span a bearing plane, wherein, in the transport state, at least a partial region of the first bearing surface (9) is spaced apart from the second bearing surface (10) in a direction transverse to the bearing plane of the lying state.Lying device (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the first articulated arm (6) and the second articulated arm (7) each extend in a longitudinal axis L, wherein the longitudinal axes L are present in the lying state aligned parallel to one another.Lying device (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the longitudinal axis L of the first articulated arm (6) and the longitudinal axis L of the second articulated arm (7) are each present in the transport state tilted with respect to the support plane.Lying device (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the articulation axis (G1) of the first articulated arm (6) and / or the articulation axis (G2) of the second articulated arm (7) are each present at an angle greater than 0° to the perpendicular to the support plane.Lying device (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the first articulated arm (6) comprises a first subsegment (13a) and a second subsegment (13b), wherein the first subsegment (13a) has a first end and a second end, wherein the second subsegment (13b) has a first end and a second end, wherein the first articulated arm (6) comprises an arm joint (15a), wherein the second end of the first subsegment (13a) is coupled in an articulated manner to the first end of the second subsegment (13b) via the arm joint (15a).Lying device (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the arm joint (15a), via which the second end of the first subsegment (13a) of the first articulated arm (6) and the first end of the second subsegment (13b) of the first articulated arm (6) are coupled, has a joint axis (12a) with a joint axis direction, wherein the arm joint (15a) exerts a movement when the lying device (1) is transferred from a transport state to a lying state and vice versa, wherein the movement direction runs in a direction transverse to the lying plane and / or in a direction transverse to the joint axis direction of the arm joint (15a).Lying device (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the first articulated arm (6) is present in sections above the second articulated arm (7) during a transfer from the lying state to the transport state.Lying device (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the lying device (1) has an end strut (16), wherein the second end of the first articulated arm (6) and the second end of the second articulated arm (7) are coupled to the end strut (16) in an articulated manner via a joint in each case.Lying device (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the lying device (1) comprises at least one support element (17), wherein the at least one support element (17) can be arranged on the end strut (16),Lying device (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the lying device (1) comprises at least one compensating element (20), wherein the compensating element (20) has an upper side, wherein the compensating element (20) has an underside opposite the upper side, wherein the upper side has an upper side plane, wherein the underside is arranged, for example, directly on the first bearing surface (9) of the first articulated arm (6) and / or the second bearing surface (10) of the second articulated arm (7), wherein, in the arranged state of the compensating element (20) on the first articulated arm (6) and / or on the second articulated arm (7), the upper side plane of the compensating element (20) is part of the bearing plane.Lying device (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the lying device (1) comprises a support module (21), wherein the support module (21) can be arranged on the first support surface (9) and / or the second support surface (10) in order to form a lying surface of the lying device (1).Frame (3) characterized in that the frame (3) comprises a reclining device (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the frame (3) has a box-shaped base body, wherein the reclining device (1) and / or the fastening arrangement (2) is arranged on the base body.Furniture item (4) characterised in that the furniture item (4) comprises a reclining device (1) according to one of the preceding claims.Vehicle (5) with a reclining device (1) and / or a frame (3) and / or a piece of furniture (4) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the vehicle (5) comprises a reclining device (1) according to one of the preceding claims.

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