Recreational vehicle, especially motorhome, with at least one additional bed

Abstract

Recreational vehicle (1), in particular motorhome, with at least one seating arrangement (2, 3), in particular with 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) has a further seating arrangement (7).It is proposed that the seating arrangement (2, 3) has a fold-down backrest (8, 9), 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 the fold-down backrest (8, 9) of the seating arrangement (2, 3) is folded down in the assembled state of the additional bed support (10), and that the additional bed support (10) attached to the further seating arrangement (2, 3) extends over the folded-down backrest (8, 9) of the seating arrangement (2, 3) in the assembled state.

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 fold-down bed's usefulness 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. Laterally oriented children's beds in the driver or passenger seat area are not suitable for adults due to the limited width of the cab.

[0005] 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.

[0006] 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.

[0007] 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 the seating device has a foldable backrest, 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 the foldable backrest of the seating device is folded down in the assembled state of the additional bed support, and wherein the additional bed support fastened to the further seating device extends over the folded backrest of the seating device in the assembled state.

[0008] It is advantageous that the additional bed support, attached to the additional seating arrangement, extends over the folded backrest of the seating arrangement, at least approximately to a windshield when installed. This enables optimized use of the available space. In particular, the length of the seating and dining arrangement, as well as the length of the front area where the driver's seat is located, can be utilized when viewed in the direction of travel. This may eliminate the need for additional space to create an additional bed for an adult, or at least reduce the requirements for such additional space.

[0009] It is advantageous for the seating and dining arrangement to have a height-adjustable table, and for the height-adjustable table to be lowered so far when the additional bed support is installed that the folded backrest of the seating arrangement extends over the height-adjustable table. This allows the folded backrest to be lowered deeply, allowing the additional bed to be advantageously installed, while simultaneously allowing the seating arrangement to complement a half-dinette or similar in the front area.

[0010] It is advantageous that the seating arrangement can be arranged in a dining position, facing the other seating arrangement, and that the backrest of the seating arrangement can be folded forward when the additional bed support is installed. This can be advantageously used to supplement a half-dinette, in particular.

[0011] It is advantageous if the additional bed support is attached to the folded backrest of the seat when installed and / or to the backrest of the other seat when installed. This allows for a stable attachment that ensures a high level of safety.

[0012] It is advantageous for the additional bed support to have at least one support, which, when installed, supports the additional bed support on a walkway between an end of the additional bed support facing in the direction of travel and an end of the additional bed support facing away from the direction of travel. This can further improve comfort and safety. This also allows for additional stabilization of the bed support, allowing for a simpler design if necessary. This can potentially reduce weight.

[0013] It is advantageous for the additional bed support to be at least 185 cm long and / or at least 70 cm wide. This allows for comfortable use by an adult.

[0014] It's advantageous that the length of the additional bed support is at least approximately aligned with the direction of travel. This allows the space next to the bed support to be used for other purposes, particularly for a clear passageway.

[0015] It is advantageous that a body door and a passageway, which are located at least partially adjacent to the seating and dining area when viewed in the direction of travel, are accessible when the additional bed support is installed. This allows for advantageous use even when the bed support is installed. Safety can also be improved, as an escape route remains clear. Furthermore, the bed support can remain installed on days when the seating and dining area is not needed.

[0016] It is advantageous that the additional bed support, when installed, extends at least substantially across the width of the interior, and that the additional bed support, when installed, extends over a folded-down backrest of the driver's seat and a folded-down backrest of the passenger seat. This design allows for a particularly large sleeping area, allowing use by at least two people.

[0017] Depending on the design and application, one or more of the following advantages and features can be realized.

[0018] 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.

[0019] By folding the driver's seat backrest forward or backward and by lowering, folding down, or hanging the half-dinette table, the necessary space is created for the longitudinal installation of the mobile additional bed. This optimally utilizes the space from the half-dinette seating area to the windshield of the vehicle. Factory-installed or retrofitted attachment points are not required; the additional bed can be securely secured in the area of ​​the seating area and the driver's seat. If necessary, an additional sleeping option can be quickly created and just as quickly removed. Due to the optimal use of space in length and width, it is suitable for both adults and children. This results in an advantageous longitudinal sleeping system that utilizes the described installation space.

[0020] Universal applicability in various layouts and chassis types is possible, as the half dinette and driver's seat are arranged similarly in many touring vehicles. This results in optimized production costs due to high production volumes.

[0021] Optimal use of space from the seating area to the windshield is possible. Due to the length and width provided by the installation space, the bed created with the bed support is also suitable for adults. Blocking passageways and / or restricting freedom of movement in the vehicle can be avoided. Depending on the design of the additional bed, it can be quickly removed and reinstalled. Depending on the design of the additional bed, it can be compactly stowed away and easily removed from the vehicle when not needed. Factory-installed, there are no installation costs, as the additional bed is simply included. It can also be retrofitted without the need for permanently installed attachment points, thus eliminating workshop costs. Given the space available and taking the access areas into account, wider versions of the mobile additional bed are also possible, for example, to create a double bed.

[0022] Furthermore, it is conceivable to use the mobile additional bed above or between transversely oriented dinette benches. In this case, the driver's seat need not be included. This aspect, which represents an alternative design, could also be formulated as an independent claim and, if necessary, pursued further with a separate application.

[0023] Appropriate modifications and combinations of the above-mentioned advantages and features are possible.

[0024] 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 obliquely from the rear into a front area and onto an area in the interior behind the front area is shown; Fig. 2 that in Fig. 1 shows a recreational vehicle in a partial view from above, schematically illustrating a floor plan and an arrangement of the additional bed support in the floor plan; and Fig. 3 that in Fig. 1 depicted recreational vehicle according to a possible design.

[0025] Fig. Figure 1 shows a recreational vehicle 1 in a partial, schematic, three-dimensional representation according to an exemplary embodiment of the invention. The recreational vehicle 1 can be designed, in particular, as a mobile home. The recreational vehicle 1 comprises seating arrangements 2, 3 in the front area 4. In this exemplary embodiment, the seating arrangements 2, 3 are designed as a driver's seat 2 and a passenger seat 3.

[0026] Fig. 2 shows that in Fig. 1 shows a recreational vehicle 1 in a partial view from above, with a schematic floor plan being illustrated. The seating devices 2, 3 can be arranged in a driving position for driving the recreational vehicle 1, as shown in Fig. 2. 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 in the form of a bench seat 7.

[0027] In a modified embodiment, the seating and dining arrangement 6 can be arranged behind the seating arrangement 3. This results in a corresponding configuration.

[0028] 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.

[0029] 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.

[0030] Fig. 3 shows that in Fig. 1 shows a recreational vehicle 1 according to a possible embodiment. A mobile additional bed support 10 is provided, which can be used to set up an additional bed. The additional bed support 10 can also be used as a lying or storage area, or the like.

[0031] The mobile additional bed support 10 is in the Fig. 3, the additional bed support 10 is attached to the backrest 11 of the additional seat assembly 7. The foldable backrest 8 of the seat assembly 2 is folded down in the installed state. The additional bed support 10 then extends over the folded backrest 8 of the seat assembly 2. Preferably, the additional bed support 10 extends at least approximately to a windshield 15. If necessary, the seat assembly can be suitably adjusted along the direction of travel 5.

[0032] In a preferred embodiment, the seating and dining device 6 has a height-adjustable table 16. In a modified embodiment, however, a table 16 with a fixed height or an at least partially removable table 16 can also be used. When the additional bed support 10 is mounted, the height-adjustable table 16 can be lowered so far that, in one possible embodiment, the folded backrest 8 of the seating device 2 partially protrudes over the height-adjustable table 16.

[0033] In a modified embodiment or as an additional option, the seating arrangement 2 can initially be arranged in the dining position, in which the seating arrangement 2 faces the additional seating arrangement 7. In this case, the seating arrangement 2 is preferably rotated by 180° relative to the direction of travel 5. If necessary, the seating arrangement can also be adjusted linearly along the direction of travel 5. The backrest 8 of the seating arrangement 2 can then be folded into the front area 4 in order to mount the additional bed support 10.

[0034] The additional bed support 10 can be attached to the folded backrest 8 of the seating arrangement 2. In this exemplary embodiment, the additional bed support 10 has supports 20, 21, 22, 23. The supports 20, 21 are preferably supported on a floor 30 at least approximately centrally between an end 24 of the additional bed support 10 located in the direction of travel 5 and an end 25 of the additional bed support 10 located opposite the direction of travel 5. Furthermore, in addition to or as an alternative to the attachment to the seating arrangement 2, the supports can provide support on the floor in the front area 4.

[0035] A frame 34 of the additional bed support 10 has a length 35 of at least 185 cm and a width 36 of at least 70 cm. The frame 34 of the additional bed support 10 is mounted inside with its length 35 oriented at least approximately in the direction of travel 5.

[0036] In this exemplary embodiment, the mounting on the seating unit 2 and the additional seating unit 7 provides the advantage that a body door 40 and a passage 41, which are arranged at least partially adjacent to the seating and dining unit 6 when viewed in the direction of travel 5, are unobstructed. This allows the body door 40 and the passage to be fully accessible when the additional bed is in use.

[0037] In a modified embodiment, the additional bed support 10 can also extend over an interior width 50 in the assembled state. Then, the additional bed support 10 extends over the folded backrest 8 of the driver's seat 2 and over the folded backrest 9 of the passenger seat 3 in the assembled state. Preferably, the additional bed support 10 is then also attached to the backrest 9 of the seating arrangement 3 in the assembled state.

[0038] 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 bythat the seating device (2, 3) has a foldable backrest (8, 9), 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 the foldable backrest (8, 9) of the seating device (2, 3) is folded down in the assembled state of the additional bed support (10), and that the additional bed support (10) fastened to the further seating device (2, 3) extends over the folded backrest (8, 9) of the seating device (2, 3) in the assembled state. [2] Recreational vehicle according to claim 1, characterized by that the additional bed support (10) fastened to the further seating device (7) extends, in the mounted state, over the folded backrest (8, 9) of the seating device (2, 3) to at least approximately a windscreen (15). [3] Recreational vehicle according to claim 1 or 2, characterized bythat the seating and dining device (6) has a height-adjustable table (16) and that the height-adjustable table (16) is lowered so far in the mounted state of the additional bed support (10) that the folded backrest (8, 9) of the seating device (2, 3) extends over the height-adjustable table (16). [4] Recreational vehicle according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized by that the seating device (2, 3) can be arranged in a dining position in which the seating device (2, 3) faces the further seating device (7), and that the backrest (8, 9) of the seating device (2, 3) is folded into the front area (4) when the additional bed support (10) is in the mounted state. [5] Recreational vehicle according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized bythat the additional bed support (10) is fastened to the folded backrest (8, 9) of the seating device (2, 3) in the assembled state and / or that the additional bed support (10) is fastened to the backrest (11) of the further seating device (7) in the assembled state. [6] Recreational vehicle according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterized by in that the additional bed support (10) has at least one support (20, 21) by means of which the additional bed support (10) is supported on a running floor (30) in the mounted state between an end (24) of the additional bed support (10) lying in the direction of travel (5) and an end (25) of the additional bed support (10) lying opposite the direction of travel (5). [7] Recreational vehicle according to one of claims 1 to 6, characterized by that the additional bed support (10) has a length (35) of at least 185 cm and / or a width (36) of at least 70 cm. [8] Recreational vehicle according to one of claims 1 to 7, characterized bythat the additional bed support (10) is oriented with its length (35) at least approximately in the direction of travel (5). [9] Recreational vehicle according to one of claims 1 to 8, characterized by that a body door (40) and a passage (41), which are arranged at least partially next to the seating and dining facility (6) when viewed in the direction of travel (5), are accessible when the additional bed support (10) is in the mounted state. [10] Recreational vehicle according to one of claims 1 to 9, characterized by that the additional bed support (10) in the mounted state extends at least substantially over an interior width (50) and that the additional bed support (10) in the mounted state extends over a folded backrest (8) of the driver's seat (2) and over a folded backrest (9) of the passenger seat (3).

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