RECREATIONAL VEHICLE INCLUDING A LUGGAGE STORAGE COMPARTMENT WITH ADJUSTABLE VOLUME VIA A DRESSING BLOCK

The movable functional block in recreational vehicles addresses volume adjustment challenges by separating luggage and passenger compartments, ensuring stable driving and versatile interior layouts with a dressing room and storage areas.

FR3135426B1Active Publication Date: 2026-01-30TRIGANO VDL
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Application Number
FR2022004470
Authority / Receiving Office
FR · FR
Patent Type
Patents
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2022-05-11
Publication Date
2026-01-30
Estimated Expiration
2042-05-11

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Technical Problem

Existing recreational vehicles face challenges in adjusting luggage compartment volume without compromising driving stability and passenger compartment functionality, as existing solutions either require lowering the floor to increase capacity, which affects driving, or limit passenger compartment usage.

Method used

A recreational vehicle design featuring a movable functional block that vertically separates the luggage compartment from the passenger compartment, allowing adjustable volume by translating between extreme high and low positions, with access to a dressing room area and storage zones, using drive means and guiding mechanisms.

Benefits of technology

Enables flexible luggage storage capacity adjustment without stability issues, providing a comfortable dressing room and versatile interior layout options, enhancing user convenience and comfort.

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Abstract

The present invention relates to a recreational vehicle comprising a rear interior space which is delimited longitudinally towards the front by an internal transverse partition (82D, 82C, 82G) and which includes a lower luggage compartment and an upper passenger compartment area (19) arranged above the luggage compartment which are separated vertically from each other by a movable functional block (20) a zone of which is accessible from inside the vehicle, through an opening in the internal partition, and which is driven in vertical translation, by drive means, between an extreme high position in which the available height of the luggage compartment is at its maximum, and an extreme low position in which a floor (21) of the movable functional block (20) is adjacent to a lower horizontal wall of the rear interior space (17),by which a user can access the interior of the mobile functional block (20) to enter the upper passenger compartment area (19), which is, for example, fitted out as a dressing room. Figure for the abbreviation: 4,
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Description

Title of the invention: RECREATIONAL VEHICLE COMPRISING A LUGGAGE STORAGE COMPARTMENT WITH ADJUSTABLE VOLUME BY MEANS OF A DRESSING BLOCK Technical field of the invention

[0001] The invention relates to the field of recreational vehicles, in particular motorhomes.

[0002] More specifically, the invention relates to a recreational vehicle comprising a luggage compartment adjustable in volume by means of a mobile functional block adjustable in height allowing in particular to be set up a so-called "dressing room" area. Technical background

[0003] It is known to equip recreational vehicles, in particular motorhomes, with a luggage compartment that can be adjusted in volume, in particular a luggage compartment arranged at the rear end of the vehicle.

[0004] Such a luggage compartment allows the capacity of the luggage compartment to be varied according to the needs of the users of the recreational vehicle.

[0005] Users can indeed increase the volume and capacity of the luggage compartment when they need to transport bulky luggage, or even a bicycle or a motorcycle.

[0006] They can reduce the volume and capacity of the baggage hold when they have to transport less bulky baggage.

[0007] The available volume of the baggage compartment, and therefore its loading capacity, is determined by the available height inside the baggage compartment.

[0008] The interior of the luggage compartment for loading is generally accessible by one or more doors (side(s) and / or rear transverse) provided for this purpose.

[0009] Document EP-3 181 399-A2 describes an example of a recreational vehicle including a luggage compartment with adjustable volume.

[0010] This recreational vehicle includes a rear interior space delimited by a rear vertical wall. The rear interior space includes the luggage compartment and a living area located above the luggage compartment, the luggage compartment and the living area being separated from each other by a bed which is fixed relative to the rear wall of the recreational vehicle.

[0011] The luggage compartment further includes a floor that is height-adjustable relative to the rear wall of the recreational vehicle, so as to vary the available volume in the luggage compartment. It is thus possible to increase or decrease the capacity of the baggage hold by lowering or raising the baggage hold floor.

[0012] In other words, this solution requires lowering the floor of the luggage compartment towards the road to increase the capacity of the luggage compartment, which can cause problems while driving the recreational vehicle, particularly when crossing obstacles, such as a speed bump.

[0013] Document DE-202006005639-U1 describes another example of a recreational vehicle comprising a luggage compartment with adjustable volume.

[0014] In this vehicle, the luggage compartment of the rear interior space is separated from the passenger area by a horizontal bed that is height-adjustable relative to the rear wall of the recreational vehicle.

[0015] This solution necessarily requires that the passenger compartment area located above the luggage compartment be a sleeping area for users of the recreational vehicle. This solution therefore offers few possibilities for fitting out the rear interior space of the recreational vehicle.

[0016] Document EP-3517361-A1 proposes an interior space comprising a baggage compartment and a passenger area arranged above the baggage compartment, the baggage compartment and the passenger area being separated vertically from each other by a storage box, and comprising means for driving the storage box in vertical translation between an extreme high position and an extreme low position, so as to vary an available volume inside the baggage compartment.

[0017] The present invention aims to propose a design for a recreational vehicle comprising a rear interior space equipped with a luggage compartment and a passenger compartment area separated vertically from each other, offering a new possibility for the layout of the rear interior space of the recreational vehicle. Summary of the invention

[0018] The invention proposes a recreational vehicle extending from rear to front along a longitudinal direction and from bottom to top along a vertical direction, comprising: - a vertical rear transverse wall, - and a rear interior space: — which is delimited longitudinally towards the rear by the rear transverse wall, towards the front by an internal partition parallel to the rear transverse wall and downwards by a lower horizontal wall; — and which includes a lower luggage compartment and an upper passenger compartment area arranged above the luggage compartment, which are vertically separated from each other by a movable functional block, one area of ​​which is accessible from inside the vehicle through an opening in the interior partition, and which is driven in vertical translation by drive means between: * an extremely high position in which the available height of the baggage hold is at its maximum; * and an extremely low position in which a floor of the movable functional block is adjacent to the lower horizontal wall of the rear interior space, through which a user can access the interior of the movable functional block to enter the upper passenger compartment area.

[0019] Thanks to such an arrangement, in the extreme lowest position of the mobile functional block, a user can be located inside said passenger compartment area which can for example be fitted out as a dressing room, and in particular stand up in it.

[0020] According to other features of the invention:

[0021] - the mobile functional block comprises a main zone which is arranged transversely dirty opposite said opening of the interior partition and in which, in extreme low position, a user can park inside the upper passenger compartment area, on the floor of the mobile functional block; - the mobile functional unit includes at least one lateral storage area which is adjacent to said main area and which is accessible from the main area; - the mobile functional unit includes a horizontal upper wall which, in said main area, includes a cutout allowing a user to stand inside the upper passenger compartment area on the floor of the mobile functional unit; - the mobile functional block includes a front transverse vertical wall which, in said main area, includes a cutout allowing a user to enter the upper passenger compartment area; - the mobile functional block comprises two opposing vertical side walls and a rear transverse vertical bottom wall; - the vehicle includes an access door to said opening in the interior partition, in particular a vertical sliding door transversely and adjacent to said interior partition; - the vehicle includes a vertical roll-up blind which is linked in vertical translation with the mobile functional block and which closes off a lower portion of said opening of the interior partition when the mobile functional block is in a position offset upwards from its lowest extreme position; - the rear interior space is equipped with a mirror arranged on the inner face of said vertical rear transverse wall opposite said opening and / or a wardrobe crossbar arranged above said accessible area of ​​the mobile functional block; - the rear interior space includes means for guiding the mobile functional block in vertical translation between its extreme high and low positions; - the vehicle also includes an interior living space separated from the rear interior space by said interior partition. Brief descriptions of the figures

[0022] Other features and advantages of the invention will become apparent upon reading the detailed description that follows, for an understanding of which reference should be made to the accompanying drawings in which:

[0023] [Fig-1] - [Fig.1] is a schematic three-quarter rear perspective view right of a recreational vehicle whose rear part is fitted out according to an example of an embodiment of the invention;

[0024] [Fig.2] - [Fig.2] is a three-quarter front perspective view which represents the arrangement according to the invention of the rear interior space of the recreational vehicle of [Fig.1], and on which the mobile functional block occupies its extreme high position and the sliding access door to the interior of the central area of ​​the mobile functional block is closed;

[0025] [Fig.3] - [Fig.3] is a view analogous to that of [Fig.2] in which the door The access smoothing process is open;

[0026] [Fig.4] - [Fig.4] is a view analogous to that of [Fig.3] on which the block functional mobile occupies its extreme low position;

[0027] [Fig.5] - [Fig.5] is a rear view of the assembly shown in [Fig.1];

[0028] [Fig.6] - [Fig.6] is a half-view in perspective and in section by the long plane gitudinal and vertical median 6-6 of the set represented in [Fig.3];

[0029] [Fig.7] - [Fig.7] is a partial half-view in perspective and section analogous to that of [Fig.6] on which the mobile functional block occupies its lowest extreme position;

[0030] [Fig.8] - [Fig.8] is an end view of the assembly shown in section [Fig.4]. by the median longitudinal vertical plane;

[0031] [Fig.9] - [Fig.9] is a top view of the assembly shown in [Fig.3];

[0032] [Fig. 10] - [Fig. 10] is a perspective view of the movable functional block according to the invention; [Fig. 11] - [Fig. 11] is a perspective view from another angle of view of the mobile functional block as shown in [Fig. 10]. Detailed description of the invention

[0033] Example of implementation In the description that follows, identical, similar or analogous elements will be designated by the same reference numbers.

[0034] Fig. 1 represents a recreational vehicle 10 according to an example of an embodiment of the invention.

[0035] The recreational vehicle 10 is, for example, a motorhome, as illustrated in [Fig. 1]. Alternatively, the recreational vehicle 10 may be a caravan.

[0036] The recreational vehicle 10 extends from back to front along a longitudinal direction L, from right to left along a transverse direction T and from bottom to top along a vertical direction V.

[0037] In the following description, the terms "longitudinal", "transverse", "vertical" and "horizontal" refer respectively to the longitudinal L, transverse T and vertical V orientations of the recreational vehicle 10.

[0038] The recreational vehicle 10 comprises, for example, a horizontal front floor, a horizontal rear floor 12, a rear transverse wall 13 extending vertically from the rear floor 12, and two longitudinal side walls left 15 and right 14, extending generally vertically from the front floor 11 and rear floor 12, on either side of the rear transverse wall 13 (Figures 1, 8 and 9). The recreational vehicle 10 also includes here a ceiling 16 or roof opposite the front 11 and rear 12 floors and which extends horizontally above the rear transverse wall 13 and the side walls 14, 15.

[0039] The front floor 11 and rear floor 12, the rear transverse wall 13, the longitudinal walls 14, 15 and the ceiling 16 together define an interior space of the recreational vehicle 10.

[0040] At its rear end part, the recreational vehicle 10 includes a rear interior space 17 which is delimited longitudinally towards the rear by the rear transverse wall 13 and towards the front by an internal transverse partition, here in three parts 82D, 82C and 82G which is parallel to the rear transverse wall 13 (Figures 8 and 9).

[0041] The internal transverse partition wall has a right-hand part 82G which is double and which delimits a housing in which the central part 82C can be received.

[0042] The central part 82C of the internal partition wall is a sliding door which is mounted movable between its extreme closed transverse position ([Fig.1]) and its extreme open position (Figures 3 and 4) in which it is retracted between the two parallel panels of the right part 82D.

[0043] The central door 82C is guided in sliding motion by two lower horizontal and transverse rails 831 and upper 83S.

[0044] The left part 82D of the internal partition wall is a fixed panel.

[0045] The recreational vehicle 10 may still include an interior living space 77 located in front of the rear interior space 17 (Figures 8 and 9).

[0046] The interior living space 77 may include various fittings (not shown) adapted to everyday life in the interior living space 77, such as by for example one or more dining areas (a "dining area" is defined as a set of a table and one or more benches), a sanitary block, kitchen equipment, sleeping accommodations, etc.

[0047] The interior living space 77 is separated from the rear interior space 17 by the partition 82D, 82C, 82G.

[0048] The rear interior space 17 includes a lower luggage compartment 18 and an upper passenger compartment area 19 arranged above the luggage compartment 18.

[0049] The baggage compartment 18 and the passenger compartment area 19 extend here transversely in the interior space 17 between the right longitudinal wall 14 and an internal longitudinal partition 115 parallel to the left longitudinal wall 15 which extends longitudinally between the rear transverse wall 13 and the partition 82D, 82C, 82G.

[0050] As can be seen in particular in figures 3 to 6 and 9, in its upper half, the internal longitudinal partition 115 is solid at its rear, and has a rectangular opening 117 at its front.

[0051] The solid rear part of the longitudinal partition 115 is double with two parallel panels which delimit between them a sliding panel 116 which constitutes a sliding door for closing the opening 116.

[0052] In the figures, the sliding door 116 is shown in the open position.

[0053] When the mobile functional block 20 is in its lowest extreme position and the sliding door 116 is open, from inside the central area of ​​the interior space 17, it is possible to access the lateral area located transversely between the interior longitudinal partition 115 and the left longitudinal wall 15.

[0054] In this area, various arrangements and components 200 are shown in the figures, including in particular a water reservoir 202 and its means of connection.

[0055] A water tank filling inlet 142 is illustrated in figures 4, 5 and 9.

[0056] These components are covered by a top cover plate 204 which includes an inspection hatch 206 which is accessible through opening 117.

[0057] Considering [Fig.9], the part of the interior space 17 located to the right of the interior longitudinal partition 115 includes fixed equipment which will be described later.

[0058] The baggage compartment 18 and the passenger compartment area 19 are separated from each other, along the vertical direction V, by a movable functional block 20 according to the invention.

[0059] Only the movable functional block vertically separates the baggage compartment 18 from the passenger compartment area 19.

[0060] The mobile functional block 20, for example, has an overall rectangular parallelepiped shape (See in particular figures 8 to 11).

[0061] The mobile functional block 20 comprises a horizontal lower wall 21 constituting the floor of the mobile functional block 20 and a horizontal upper wall 22 which are connected to each other by a front transverse vertical wall 23, and by two opposing longitudinal and vertical lateral walls left 24, and right 25.

[0062] The mobile functional block 20 further comprises a rear transverse vertical bottom wall 26.

[0063] The floor 21, the horizontal upper wall 22, the front transverse wall 23, the two opposite side walls 24 and 25 and the rear wall 26 of the mobile functional block 20 together define an interior volume of the mobile functional block which comprises several distinct functional zones.

[0064] The functional block 20 includes in particular a main zone ZP which, by way of non-limiting example, is arranged here between two opposing lateral zones left ZLG and right ZLD.

[0065] The main area ZP is an area described as open or clear.

[0066] For this purpose, the front transverse wall 23 has, over its entire height, a rectangular cutout 123 which is delimited by two opposite vertical edges left 123G and right 123D.

[0067] The upper horizontal wall 22 has a rectangular cutout 122 which extends longitudinally from the front transverse face 23 and which is delimited by two opposing horizontal edges left 122G and right 122D, and by a rear transverse edge 122AR.

[0068] The two vertical cuts 123 and horizontal cuts 122 are in line with each other.

[0069] Thus, as can be seen in particular in figures 9 to 11, a user can stand inside the main area ZP by entering it longitudinally - from front to back - through the cutouts 123 and 122.

[0070] By way of non-limitation, the height of the mobile functional block 20, separating its floor 21 from its upper wall 22, is here less than half of the maximum height available in the main zone ZP above the floor 21 of the mobile functional block 20 when the latter is in the lowest extreme position.

[0071] By way of non-limitation, each of the two lateral left ZLG and right ZLD zones is arranged as a storage area which is accessible from the main zone ZP.

[0072] Each of the two left lateral zones ZLG and right lateral zones ZLD has a lateral access face which is oriented transversely inwards towards the main zone ZP.

[0073] Each of the two lateral zones, left ZLG and right ZLD, is closed at its upper part by a corresponding part 22G, 22D of the horizontal upper wall 22

[0074] By way of non-limiting example, the left side area ZLG here comprises in the lower part two superimposed drawers, lower 84 and upper 8.5 sliding transversely and in the upper part a shelf 86.

[0075] By way of non-limiting example, the right side area ZLD is divided into two lower 88 and upper 90 storage areas separated by a shelf 92.

[0076] As can be seen in particular in [Fig.9], the mobile functional block 20 is received, with the ability to move vertically within it, in the main part of the rear interior space 17 which is delimited by the vertical walls 13, 14 and by the partitions 82D, 82C, 82G and 115.

[0077] This part, generally rectangular in shape, extends substantially over the entire available height, which is delimited vertically upwards by the ceiling or pavilion 16, and downwards by an intermediate floor 112.

[0078] The intermediate floor 112 rests on the horizontal rear floor 12 of the vehicle 10 by means of a series of wedges 212 (See [Fig.8]).

[0079] It constitutes a platform, closed at the front by a plinth 131, on which, in the lowest extreme position, the mobile functional block 20 (See [Fig.8]) rests vertically by a series of feet 121 which are fixed under the lower face of the horizontal lower wall 21 constituting the floor of the mobile functional block 20.

[0080] In this position, below the floor 21, the height of the luggage compartment 18—separating the upper face of the intermediate floor 112 from the lower face of the floor 21 of the movable functional unit 20—is reduced to its minimum value, and its reduced loading volume is usable only for storing "long" objects such as, for example, skis or a parasol, which can be inserted laterally. Access to this reduced-height compartment is via the exterior hatch located in the right-hand side wall 14 opposite the luggage compartment 18.

[0081] The transverse dimensions of the central zone ZP and the two lateral zones left ZLG and right ZLD of the mobile functional block are such that the central zone ZP is arranged transversely opposite the central opening "O" (See [Fig.9]) between the two lateral parts 82D and 82G of the internal partition wall which is an access opening to the interior of the rear interior space 17.

[0082] The left lateral area ZLG of the mobile functional block 20 is arranged transversely behind the lateral part 82G, while the right lateral area ZLD is arranged transversely behind the right lateral part of the inner partition.

[0083] The rear interior space 17 includes, for example, guiding means 75G, 75D, 76 designed to guide the mobile functional block 20 in vertical translation between its extreme high and low positions.

[0084] The guiding means 75G, 75D, 76 also allow positioning and maintaining the functional block moves along the longitudinal X and transverse Y directions, or even around the vertical Z direction.

[0085] The guiding means 75G-75D, 76 comprise at least one guide assembly including here two parallel and transversely spaced guide rails 75G, 75D which are here mounted on the inner face of the rear wall 13 of the recreational vehicle 10, as well as two pairs of transversely spaced guide pads 76, each of which is fixed on the outer face of the bottom wall 26 of the functional block 20.

[0086] Each pair of skates 76, spaced vertically apart from each other, is designed to cooperate with an associated guide rail 75G, 75D, in particular to slide or roll along the guide rail 75G, 75D.

[0087] The rear interior space 17 further includes drive means 30, 31G, 31D, 66 designed to drive the mobile functional block 20 in vertical translation relative to the rear wall 13 between an extreme high position (Figures 3 and 6) and an extreme low position (Figures 4, 7 and 8), so as to vary the available volume inside the luggage compartment 18 or the capacity of the luggage compartment 18. The mobile functional block 20 is thus adjustable in height, in particular in any extreme low, extreme high, or intermediate position between these two extreme positions.

[0088] The drive means 30, 31G, 31D, 66 can further be designed to block the mobile functional block 20 in vertical translation in all intermediate positions located between the extreme high and low positions.

[0089] In this way, the positions that can be occupied by the movable functional block 20 are not limited to the extreme high and low positions. Users can thus find the best compromise between the available volume needed to store their luggage in the baggage compartment 18 and the free volume sufficient to ensure their comfort when using the passenger compartment area 19.

[0090] The drive means 30, 31G, 31D, 66 here include a drive shaft 30 mounted under the platform 112, below the baggage compartment 18, which is designed to rotate about a horizontal axis of rotation in first and second opposite directions of rotation. The drive shaft 30 and its axis of rotation 32 are oriented transversely.

[0091] Positioning the drive shaft 30 in the baggage compartment 18 has the advantage of not interfering with the arrangement above the platform 112 which, in the extreme highest position of the functional block, has a completely unobstructed flat upper face. (See figures 4, 6 and 7).

[0092] The drive shaft 30 is here adjacent to the front vertical and transverse plinth 140 which closes the space located between the floor 12 and the intermediate floor 112 forming a platform.

[0093] The drive means 30, 31G, 31D, 66 may also include here a pair of straps 31G, 31D (Figures 5 and 8). The term "strap" means a wide, flat band.

[0094] Alternatively, the straps 31G, 31D can be replaced by cables or chains.

[0095] The straps 31G, 31D are fixed at one end to the drive shaft 30, and at a second end to the rear side wall 13 of the recreational vehicle 10 by fixing areas 33G, 33D located at the level of the ceiling or roof 16.

[0096] In this way, the mobile functional block 20 is thus suspended both when it is in the extreme high and low positions and when it moves in vertical translation relative to the rear transverse wall 13 between its high and low positions.

[0097] The mobile functional block 20 is further supported by the straps 31G, 31D.

[0098] when the drive shaft 30 rotates around the axis of rotation 32 in the first In the direction of rotation, the straps 31G, 31D wind around the drive shaft 30, thus driving the movable functional block 20 in vertical translation towards its highest extreme position. Conversely, when the drive shaft 30 rotates around the axis of rotation 32 in the second direction of rotation, the straps 31G, 31D unwind from the drive shaft 30, thus driving the movable functional block 20 in vertical translation towards its lowest extreme position.

[0099] Thus, the winding and unwinding of the straps 31G, 31D around the drive shaft 30 allows the mobile functional block 20 to be moved in vertical translation relative to the rear transverse wall 13 towards the extreme high position and towards the extreme low position.

[0100] The drive means 30, 31G, 31D, 66 here include an electric motor 66 coupled with the drive shaft 30. The electric motor drives the drive shaft 30 in the first and second directions of rotation. The electric motor is for example integrated into an electrical circuit including in particular an electric generator and a switch (Not shown) operable by the user and through which the electric generator is connected to the electric motor. The switch includes, for example, three positions: a first position allowing the passage of electric current to the electric motor in order to rotate the drive shaft 30 in the first direction of rotation, a second position prohibiting the passage of current to the electric motor, and a third position allowing the passage of electric current to the electric motor in order to rotate the drive shaft 30 in the second direction of rotation.

[0101] The switch thus allows the raising and lowering of the mobile functional block 20 to its extreme high and low positions to be controlled. The switch can be installed in the interior space of the recreational vehicle 10, and preferably in the living area 77 of the recreational vehicle 10 located in front of the rear interior space 17, at the level of the kitchen unit, for safety reasons.

[0102] A sensor (not shown) prevents any vertical movement of this unit when the exterior access door to the luggage compartment is open.

[0103] As an alternative, it is also possible to arrange the switch in a secure area of ​​the luggage compartment 18 or of the passenger compartment area 19 of the rear interior space 17.

[0104] .

[0105] When the mobile functional block 20 leaves its extreme lowest position, and up to its extreme highest position, the baggage compartment 18 is opened longitudinally forward and is accessible through the central opening "O".

[0106] If the sliding door 82C is open, and in particular to conceal the luggage compartment 18, a roller blind 118 can be provided (See figures 3 and 6) whose automatic roller 119 is here fixed under the front transverse edge of the lower horizontal wall 21 constituting the floor of the mobile functional block 20.

[0107] The lower transverse edge of the blind 18 is fixed at the intermediate floor level! 12.

[0108] Thus, as the mobile functional block 20 moves vertically, the blind 118 unrolls or rolls up while remaining taut in a vertical and transverse plane.

[0109] The design according to the invention allows for a dressing room-type arrangement to be provided in the central area.

[0110] A "dressing room" is a small room or a particular area of ​​a living space that is fitted out for storing clothes and dressing.

[0111] This is particularly the case when the mobile functional block 20 is in its extreme low position in which a user can enter and stand inside the central area by opening the sliding door 82C and passing through the central opening "O".

[0112] Cutouts 122 and 123 allow the user to enter the central dressing area.

[0113] In this state of use, the user can use a mirror "M" which is for example fixed at the top on the inner face of the rear transverse partition (See figures 4 to 6).

[0114] For the dressing room layout, in addition to the left and right side storage spaces of the functional block 20, a fixed upper hanging rail or bar 130 (See [Fig.4]) can be provided, which is accessible and / or usable in the extreme position base of the mobile functional block 20.

[0115] When the functional block is in a vertical position (not shown) that is intermediate between its extreme low and high positions, the height available to a user to enter the central area is reduced, and they cannot stand upright. The user can nevertheless climb onto the mobile functional block 20 to more easily access the different storage areas.

[0116] According to various arrangements and variants not shown in the figures, it is possible to fit a seat on the floor 21 of the functional block for example in the form of a stool, or to fit a folding seat fixed for example on the inner face of the back wall 26.

[0117] In conjunction with the seat, it is also possible to create a side area as a dressing table. A "dressing table" is a small table for beauty treatments, equipped with a mirror and drawers or compartments.

[0118] A side area with a washbasin can still be fitted out.

Claims

Demands

1. Recreational vehicle (10) extending from rear to front along a longitudinal direction (L) and from bottom to top along a vertical direction (V), comprising: - a vertical rear transverse wall (13), - and a rear interior space (17): — which is delimited longitudinally towards the rear by the rear transverse wall (13), towards the front by an interior partition (82D, 82C, 82G) parallel to the rear transverse wall (13) and downwards by a lower horizontal wall (112);— and which includes a lower luggage compartment (18) and an upper passenger compartment area (19) arranged above the luggage compartment (18) which are vertically separated from each other by a movable functional block (20) of which a zone (ZP) is accessible from inside the vehicle, through an opening (0) in the interior partition (82D, 82C, 82G), and which is driven in vertical translation, by drive means (30, 31G, 31D, 66) between: * an extreme high position in which the available height of the luggage compartment (18) is at its maximum;* and an extreme low position in which a floor (21) of the movable functional block (20) is adjacent to the lower horizontal wall (112) of the rear interior space (17), by means of which a user can access the interior of the movable functional block (20) to enter the interior of the upper passenger compartment area (19), characterized in that the movable functional block (20) has a lower horizontal wall (21) constituting the floor of the movable functional block (20), and an upper horizontal wall (22) which, in said main area (MA), has a cutout (122) allowing a user to stand inside the upper passenger compartment area (19) on the floor (21) of the movable functional block (20).;

2. Recreational vehicle (10) according to claim 1, characterized in that the movable functional block (20) comprises a main zone (ZP) which is arranged transversely opposite said opening (O) of the inner partition (82D, 82C, 82G) and in which, in the lowest extreme position, a user can stand inside the upper passenger compartment zone (19), on the floor (21) of the movable functional block (20).

3. Recreational vehicle (10) according to claim 2, characterized in that the mobile functional block (20) includes at least one lateral storage area (ZLD, ZLG) which is adjacent to said main area (ZP) and which is accessible from the main area (ZP).

4. Recreational vehicle (10) according to any one of claims 2 or 3, characterized in that the movable functional block (20) comprises a front transverse vertical wall (23) which, in said main area (MA), comprises a cutout (123) allowing a user to enter the upper passenger compartment area (19).

5. Recreational vehicle (10) according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that said drive means are designed to drive the movable functional block (20) in vertical translation in a height-adjustable manner between said extreme high position and said extreme low position, in particular in any intermediate position between these two extreme positions.

6. Recreational vehicle (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the movable functional block (20) comprises two opposing vertical side walls (24, 25) and a rear transverse vertical bottom wall (26).

7. Recreational vehicle (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it comprises a door (82C) for access to said opening (O) of the interior partition (82D, 82C, 82G), in particular a vertical sliding door transversely and adjacent to said interior partition.

8. Recreational vehicle (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it comprises a vertical rolling blind (118) which is linked in vertical translation with the movable functional block (20) and which closes a lower portion of said opening (O) of the inner partition when the movable functional block (20) is in a position offset upwards with respect to its lowest extreme position.

9. Recreational vehicle (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the rear interior space (17) is equipped with a mirror (M) arranged on the inner face of said vertical rear transverse wall (13) opposite said opening (O) and / or a wardrobe crossbar (130) arranged above said accessible area of ​​the movable functional block (20).

10. Recreational vehicle (10) according to claim 1, characterized in that the rear interior space (17) comprises vertical translational guiding means (75G, 75D, 76) for the movable functional block (20) between

11. its extreme high and low positions. Recreational vehicle (10) according to claim 1, characterized in that it further comprises an interior living space (77) separated from the rear interior space (17) by said interior partition (82D, 82C, 82G).