Vehicle with a seat that can be used as a bed

Abstract

Vehicle with a seat that can be adjusted to a bed function Vehicle (1) comprising: - a passenger compartment comprising a floor (51) and a ceiling (17) connected to each other by side uprights (25); - at least one seat (2) that can be adjusted to a bed function comprising: ○ a seat (3); ○ a backrest (5) that can move relative to the seat (3) between a raised position and a folded position, ○ a support (10) that can move relative to the backrest (5) between a folded position and at least one deployed position, the rear surface (7) of the backrest (5) and the bearing surface (11) of the support (10) forming a support frame for receiving a user when the backrest (5) is in the folded position and the support (10) in the deployed position;- at least one fixing member (15) of the support (10) to the ceiling (17) and / or to one of the side uprights (25) to hold the support (10) in said at least one deployed position when the support (10) is in said at least one deployed position and the backrest (5) is in the folded position. Figure for the abstract: Fig. 1;

Description

Title of the invention: Vehicle with a seat that can be adjusted to a bed function Technical field

[0001] The present invention relates to the field of automobiles. In particular, the invention relates to a vehicle comprising a seat that can be converted into a bed. Prior art

[0002] To sleep in a vehicle whose main use is dedicated to the movement of passengers, i.e. other than a camper van or a van converted for camping, it is known to place a box above the floor of the trunk and the rear seats on which a mattress can be installed. This solution is however relatively bulky and takes up a large part of the trunk space.

[0003] It is also known to position a mattress on the floor of the trunk and the rear of the backrest. Statement of the invention

[0004] There is a need to have a vehicle that allows modulation according to the bed function, limiting the loss of space as much as possible while guaranteeing comfort for the user. Summary of the invention

[0005] The present invention meets this need thanks to, according to one of its aspects, a vehicle comprising:

[0006] - a passenger compartment comprising a floor and a ceiling connected to each other by uprights lateral;

[0007] - at least one seat which can be converted into a bed, comprising:

[0008] O a seat;

[0009] O a backrest movable relative to the seat between a raised position and a folded position, a front surface of the backrest facing a surface of the seat when the backrest is in the folded position, the front surface of the backrest and the surface of the seat being respectively intended to receive the back and the buttocks of a user in a seated position on the seat;

[0010] O a support movable relative to the backrest between a folded position, in which a support surface of the support faces a rear surface of the backrest opposite the front surface of the backrest, and at least one deployed position, in which the support surface extends in continuity with the rear surface of the backrest, the rear surface of the backrest and the support surface forming a support frame to accommodate a user in a lying or semi-sitting position when the backrest is in the folded position and the support in the deployed position;

[0011] - at least one member for fixing the support to the ceiling and / or to one of the uprights side members for holding the support in said at least one deployed position when the support is in said at least one deployed position and the backrest is in the folded position.

[0012] Thanks to the use of the support movable relative to the backrest and said at least one fixing member, the seat according to the invention can be easily and quickly modulated as a bed, while limiting the space occupied by the support and said at least one fixing member.

[0013] The front surface of the backrest and the surface of the seat can form a non-zero angle between them, in particular between 60° and 120°, when the backrest is in the raised position.

[0014] The front surface of the backrest and the surface of the seat can form an angle between them of between 0° and 20°, when the backrest is in the folded position.

[0015] By "the support surface of the support extends in continuity with the rear surface of the backrest", it is meant that the junction between the two surfaces is continuous, without any gap. In other words, the two surfaces form between them, when the support is in the deployed position, a surface without a stop.

[0016] The vehicle may comprise at least two seats, in particular at least one single seat and one two-seater seat, in particular rear seats.

[0017] The vehicle may comprise a mattress configured to be positioned at least on the support surface of the support and on the rear surface of the backrest when the support is in said at least one deployed position and the backrest is in the folded position.

[0018] The floor of the passenger compartment may comprise a portion, in particular a foot well, in front of said at least one seat configured to receive the feet of a user seated in the seat. Support

[0019] The support may extend in a support plane.

[0020] The support is preferably a flat element, in particular a board or a shelf, the thickness of the support being in particular perpendicular to this support plane. This makes it possible in particular to reduce its size.

[0021] The bearing surface of the support is preferably flat and extends in the support plane or parallel to this plane.

[0022] The support may comprise a panel with a honeycomb structure, in particular a honeycomb structure. This makes it possible to reduce the mass of the panel and therefore not to weigh down the vehicle too much and makes it easier for the user to handle the support.

[0023] The transition of the support between the folded and deployed positions can be done manually or electrically, preferably manually.

[0024] The support can be mounted on the backrest, in particular on an upper part of the backrest.

[0025] The support may be rotatable between the folded and deployed positions about an axis of rotation of the support.

[0026] The axis of rotation of the support may be parallel to the support surface.

[0027] When the backrest comprises a lower part and an upper part, the support can be movable in rotation between the folded position and said at least one deployed position around an axis of rotation of the support in the upper part of the backrest.

[0028] The rear surface of the backrest and the support surface may form a non-zero angle between them, in particular between 135° and 200°, when the support is in the deployed position.

[0029] The rear surface of the backrest and the support surface may form a non-zero angle between them, in particular between 0° and 20°, when the support is in the folded position.

[0030] The support may be positioned in a plurality of deployed positions, the vehicle preferably comprising adjustment means configured to select the deployed position of the support to be used.

[0031] In one embodiment, the adjustment means is configured to allow user selection of the angle formed between the rear surface of the backrest and the support surface when the support is in the deployed position, in particular in a range between 135° and 200°.

[0032] The selection can be made in predetermined increments, for example between Pet 20°.

[0033] Alternatively, the selection may be made continuously, i.e. without predetermined increments.

[0034] The selection means may include a visual cue of the selected angle.

[0035] When the floor of the passenger compartment comprises a portion, in particular a foot well, in front of said at least one seat configured to receive the feet of a user seated in the seat, the support can be configured so that a holding surface, opposite the support surface, is opposite said portion, in particular the foot well, when the support is in said at least one deployed position and the backrest is in the folded position. Support fixing organ

[0036] The vehicle may comprise an adjustment member configured to adjust the position of said at least one fixing member in a predetermined local area of ​​the ceiling and / or the side pillars.

[0037] In one embodiment, the adjustment means is at least partially formed by the adjustment member.

[0038] Said at least one fixing member may be, at least partially, formed by an element having a second function. For example, a fixing member may be formed by a handle.

[0039] The vehicle may comprise at least one second fixing member of the support on the support configured to cooperate with said at least one fixing member to maintain the support in said at least one deployed position when the support is in said at least one deployed position and the backrest is in the folded position.

[0040] In particular, the vehicle may comprise at least two fixing members or at least one fixing member and at least one second fixing member.

[0041] The vehicle may comprise at least one flexible element configured to cooperate with said at least one fixing member, and where appropriate with said at least one second fixing member, to hold the support in said at least one deployed position when the support is in said at least one deployed position and the backrest is in the folded position.

[0042] The flexible element may have a slender shape.

[0043] The flexible element may have a length, along a main axis, of between 1 m and 5 m.

[0044] The flexible element may be a strap, a rope, a chain, preferably a strap.

[0045] The flexible element may be formed from a material whose Youg's modulus is greater than 5 GPa. The flexible element is thus weakly elastic, which limits its elongation during use.

[0046] Said at least one fixing member and / or said at least one second fixing member may be a passage of the flexible element or an anchor of the flexible element.

[0047] When the vehicle comprises at least two seats, in particular at least one single seat and one two-seater seat, the vehicle may comprise at least one fixing member per seat and, preferably, at least one flexible element per seat. Chest

[0048] The vehicle may include a trunk facing the rear surface of the backrest when in the raised position.

[0049] The trunk may include a floor that can move between a low position and a high position.

[0050] An upper surface of the floor may be configured to be continuous with the rear surface of the backrest when the backrest is in the folded position and the floor is in the raised position. This allows for an available length for use in bed mode large enough for an average-sized person to lie down.

[0051] The distance between one end of the support, opposite one end of the support mounted on the backrest, corresponding to the “head of the bed”, and one end of the floor, opposite one end of the floor in contact with the backrest, corresponding to the “foot of the bed”, may be at least 1 m80.

[0052] The thickness of the floor may be at least 15 mm, in particular at least 20 mm.

[0053] The trunk may include a rear shelf, the rear shelf being configured to be placed under the floor when in the high position. Method for setting up the bed function

[0054] The invention also relates, according to another of its aspects, in combination with the above, to a method for setting up the bed function of a vehicle seat as defined above, comprising:

[0055] - the transition of the backrest from the raised position to the folded position;

[0056] - the transition of the support from the folded position to the deployed position so that the rear surface of the backrest and the support surface of the support form a support frame for receiving a user in a lying or semi-seated position when the backrest is in the folded position and the support in the deployed position;

[0057] - maintaining the support in said at least one deployed position using said at least one at least one support fixing member. Brief description of the drawings

[0058] The invention may be better understood by reading the detailed description which follows, non-limiting examples of its implementation, and by examining the attached drawing, in which

[0059] [Fig-1] illustrates, in side view, partially, schematically, an example vehicle according to the invention in which the support is in the folded position and the backrest is in the raised position,

[0060] [Fig.2] illustrates, in a top view, schematically, the seats of the vehicle of [Fig.l],

[0061] [Fig.3] illustrates, in rear view, the seats of [Fig.2],

[0062] [Fig.4] is a sectional view of [Fig.2] along A,

[0063] [Fig.5] illustrates, in perspective, in a schematic and partial manner, a variant of vehicle 1 according to the invention,

[0064] [Fig.6] illustrates, in a top view, schematically, a strap of the vehicle of [Fig.5],

[0065] [Fig.7] illustrates, in perspective, in a schematic and partial manner, another vehicle variant 1 according to the invention,

[0066] [Fig.8] illustrates, in a top view, schematically, the straps of the vehicle of [Fig.7],

[0067] [Fig.9] illustrates, in perspective, in a schematic manner, the trunk of a vehicle according to the invention,

[0068] [Fig. 10] is a sectional view of [Fig.3] along C,

[0069] [Fig. 11] is a view similar to [Fig. 1] in which the support is in the position folded and the backrest is in the folded position,

[0070] [Fig. 12] is a view similar to [Fig.l] in which the support is in the deployed position and the backrest is in the folded position, and

[0071] [Fig. 13] illustrates in side view, schematically and partially, another example of a vehicle according to the invention in which the support is in the deployed position and the backrest is in the folded position. Detailed description

[0072] In the remainder of the description, elements that are identical or have identical functions bear the same reference sign. For the sake of brevity in this description, they are not described with reference to each of the figures, only the differences between the embodiments being described.

[0073] In the figures, the actual proportions have not always been respected, for the sake of clarity.

[0074] Figures 1 to 12 illustrate a vehicle 1 comprising a rear bench seat comprising two seats 2 according to the invention, otherwise called a 1 / 3 2 / 3 bench seat.

[0075] For example, one of the seats 2 has a single place, the other has two places.

[0076] Each seat 2 comprises a seat 3 comprising a seating surface 4 configured to receive the buttocks of a user of the seat 2.

[0077] Each seat 2 also comprises a backrest 5 comprising a front surface 6 intended to receive the back of a user.

[0078] The backrest 5 is movable relative to the seat 3 between a raised position (figures 1 to 3) and a folded position (figures 11 and 12).

[0079] When the backrest 5 is in the folded position, the front surface 6 of the backrest 5 is opposite the seat surface 4, the two surfaces forming a substantially zero angle between them.

[0080] When the backrest 5 is in the raised position, the front surface 6 of the backrest 5 and the seat surface 4 form an angle between them of between 60° and 120°.

[0081] Each seat 2 also comprises a support 10 movable relative to the backrest 5 between a folded position (figures 1 to 3 and 11) and deployed positions ([Fig. 12]).

[0082] The support 10 is mounted on the top of the backrest 5 using hinges 13.

[0083] The support 10 passes between the folded position and the deployed positions by a rotation around the Z axis passing through the hinges 13.

[0084] As illustrated in [Fig.4] along section AA, the hinge 13 can be fixed by screwing respectively onto the backrest 5, in particular at the level of a plate of the backrest 5, and onto the support 10, in particular at the level of a reinforcement 14.

[0085] The support 10 extends, in this example, in a support plane Ps and is flat.

[0086] The support 10 is formed from a panel with a honeycomb structure.

[0087] The support 10 comprises a bearing surface 11 which faces a rear surface 7 of the backrest 5, opposite the front surface 6, when the support 10 is in the folded position.

[0088] In this example, the support surface 11 and the rear surface 7 form a zero angle between them when the support 10 is in the folded position.

[0089] The support 10 comprises means for rapid attachment to the support surface 11, not shown for the sake of clarity, making it possible to maintain the support 10 in the folded position, in particular a self-gripping attachment of the velcro® type.

[0090] When the support 10 is in a deployed position, the support surface 11 of the support 10 extends in continuity with the rear surface 7 of the backrest 5.

[0091] The rear surface 7 of the backrest 5 and the support surface 11 of the support 10 form a support frame for receiving a user in a lying or semi-seated position when the backrest 5 is in the folded position and the support 10 in the deployed position.

[0092] The vehicle 1 also comprises a fixing member 15 for the support 10 to hold the support 10 in said at least one deployed position when the support is in said at least one deployed position and the backrest is in the folded position.

[0093] In [Fig.l], the vehicle comprises two fixing members 15 on two side uprights 25. For example, a strap 18 can be stretched between the two fixing members 15.

[0094] Each support 10 also comprises second fixing members 26, in this example strap passages 18, at a holding surface 16 opposite the support surface 11.

[0095] In one embodiment, illustrated in [Fig.5], the vehicle 1 comprises on a ceiling 17 a fixing member 15 per seat 2.

[0096] In this example, the fixing member 15 is an anchor allowing the fixing by snap-fastening of a strap 18.

[0097] As illustrated in [Fig.6], the strap 18 may comprise a first end 19 fixed to the support 10 using a second fixing member 26, for example at the level of the holding surface 16 opposite the support surface 11.

[0098] The strap 18 has a second end 20, opposite the first end 19, and comprising a carabiner configured to be fixed to the fixing member 15.

[0099] The strap 18 comprises an adjustment means 21 configured to select the angle ¢) formed between the rear surface 7 of the backrest 5 and the support surface 11 when the support 10 is in the deployed position.

[0100] The adjustment means 21 comprises a loop 22 allowing the length of the strap 18 to be reduced and a graduation 23 producing a visual reference of the angle ¢) selected.

[0101] The adjustment means 21 makes it possible, for example, to adjust the angle ¢) in a range between 135° and 200°.

[0102] In a variant illustrated in [Fig.7], the vehicle 1 has at the level of the ceiling 17 two fixing members 15 per seat 2.

[0103] In this variant, each fixing member 15 is connected to a strap by a first end 19.

[0104] The second end 20 comprises, as illustrated in [Fig.8], a means of attachment to the other strap 18.

[0105] To maintain the support 10 in one of the deployed positions, the straps 18 are moved so as to make their ends 20 cooperate under the support 10 at the level of the holding surface 16.

[0106] The holding surface 16 may include a relief (not shown) to limit the sliding of the straps 18.

[0107] The vehicle 1 may also include attachment points 24 at the ceiling 17 to hold the ends 20 of the straps 18 when the seat 2 is not in bed function. The attachment points 24 are, for example, magnets.

[0108] Only one of the two straps 18 can include the adjustment means 21.

[0109] In a variant of [Fig.7], one of the two straps 18 has its end 19 which is connected to the rear surface 7 of the backrest 5.

[0110] As previously indicated, the seats 2 are rear seats of the vehicle 1.

[0111] The rear face 7 and the support surface 11 are opposite a trunk 30 when the seat 2 is in the raised position and the support 10 in the folded position, as illustrated in [Fig.5].

[0112] The trunk 30 comprises a floor 31 movable between a low position (figures 1 and 9) and a high position (figures 11 and 12), an upper surface 32 of the floor 31 being configured to be in continuity with the rear surface 7 of the backrest 5 when the backrest 5 is in the folded position and the floor 31 is in the high position.

[0113] When in the high position, the floor 31 is held by lugs 35 on the tailgate of the trunk 30 and the sides of the trunk 30.

[0114] When in the high position, the floor 31 also rests on the backrest 5 at the level of a recess 36 of the rear surface 7, the section of which is illustrated in [Fig. 10]. This recess 36 allows continuity between the upper surface 32 of the floor 31 and the rear surface 7 of the backrest 5 when the backrest 5 is in the folded position and the floor 31 is in the high position.

[0115] The depth of the recess 36 is preferably substantially equal to the thickness of the floor 31, which is itself equal to approximately 20 mm.

[0116] In Figures 1, 11 and 12, an example of implementation of the bed function is illustrated.

[0117] At the beginning, as illustrated in [Fig. 1], the seats 2 are in the raised position, their support 10 is in the folded position.

[0118] This corresponds to the transport configuration, in which passengers can sit in the seats 2.

[0119] Then, as illustrated in [Fig. 11], a backrest 5 moves from the raised position to the folded position.

[0120] In addition, a driver's seat 50 of the vehicle 1 is also folded down, in order to save space.

[0121] The floor 31 is, in this step, positioned in the high position to come into continuity with the rear surface 7 of the backrest 5.

[0122] Then, as illustrated in [Fig. 12], the support 10 moves into one of the positions deployed so that the support surface 11 is in continuity with the rear surface 7 of the backrest 5 and the holding surface 16 faces a floor 51 of the vehicle 1.

[0123] Then the strap(s) 18 using the fixing member(s) 15 and / or the second fixing member(s) 26, depending on the embodiment, are put in place to hold the support 10 in a deployed position.

[0124] The angle 0 can be adjusted using the regulating means 21. For example, in [Fig.12], the angle 0 is 180° for a support 10 in a first deployed position DI and 160° in a second deployed position D2.

[0125] The rear surface 7 of the backrest 5, the bearing surface 11 of the support 10 and the upper surface 32 of the floor 31 thus form a support frame for receiving a user in a lying or semi-seated position when the backrest is in the folded position and the support in the deployed position.

[0126] In addition, a rear shelf 56 of the trunk 30 can be placed in a space formed between the floor 31 and the ground 51 of the vehicle 1. Alternatively, the rear shelf is not moved and allows comfort accessories to be placed for the user of the bed, such as for example a computer.

[0127] A mattress 60 can then be positioned on the support surface 11 of the support 10, on the rear surface 7 of the backrest 5, and on the upper surface 32 of the floor 31, as illustrated on a vehicle variant 1 in [Fig. 13].

[0128] A pillow 62 and a blanket 61 may also be positioned.

Claims

Claims

1. Vehicle (1) comprising: - a passenger compartment comprising a floor (51) and a ceiling (17) connected together by lateral uprights (25); - at least one seat (2) which can be adapted to act as a bed and comprising: O a seat (3); O a backrest (5) which can move relative to the seat (3) between a raised position and a folded position, a front surface (6) of the backrest being opposite a surface of the seat (4) when the backrest (5) is in the folded position, the front surface (6) of the backrest (5) and the surface of the seat (4) being respectively intended to receive the back and the buttocks of a user in a seated position on the seat (2);O a support (10) movable relative to the backrest (5) between a folded position, in which a support surface (11) of the support (10) faces a rear surface (7) of the backrest (5) opposite the front surface (6) of the backrest (5), and at least one deployed position, in which the support surface (11) of the support (10) extends in continuity with the rear surface (7) of the backrest (5), the rear surface (7) of the backrest (5) and the support surface (11) of the support (10) forming a support frame for receiving a user in a lying or semi-seated position when the backrest (5) is in the folded position and the support (10) in the deployed position; - at least one fixing member (15) of the support (10) to the ceiling (17) and / or to one of the side uprights (25) to hold the support (10) in said at least one deployed position when the support (10) is in said at least one deployed position and the backrest (5) is in the folded position.;

2. Vehicle (1) according to claim 1, comprising at least one flexible element (18), in particular a strap, configured to cooperate with said at least one fixing member (15) to hold the support (10) in said at least one deployed position when the support (10) is in said at least one deployed position and the backrest (5) is in the folded position.

3. Vehicle (1) according to claim 1 or 2, comprising at least one second fixing member (26) of the support on the support (10) configured to cooperate with said at least one fixing member (15) to maintain the support (10) in said at least one position deployed when the support (10) is in said at least one deployed position and the backrest (5) is in the folded position.

4. Vehicle (1) according to claims 2 and 3, wherein said at least one fixing member (15) and / or said at least one second fixing member (26) is a passage of the flexible element or an anchoring of the flexible element.

5. Vehicle (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, in which the support (10) comprises a panel with a cellular structure, in particular honeycomb.

6. Vehicle (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, in which the backrest (5) comprises a lower part and an upper part, the support (10) being movable in rotation between the folded position and said at least one deployed position around an axis of rotation (Z) of the support (10) in the upper part of the backrest (5).

7. A vehicle (1) according to any preceding claim, wherein the support (10) is configured to be positioned in a plurality of deployed positions, the vehicle (1) comprising adjustment means (21) configured to select the deployed position of the support (10) to be used.

8. Vehicle (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, the floor (51) of the passenger compartment comprising a portion, in particular a foot well, in front of said at least one seat (2) configured to receive the feet of a user seated in the seat (2), the support (10) being configured so that a holding surface (16), opposite the support surface (11), is opposite said portion, in particular the foot well, when the support (10) is in said at least one deployed position and the backrest (5) is in the folded position.

9. Vehicle (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, comprising a trunk (30) facing the rear surface (7) of the backrest (5) when the backrest (5) is in the raised position, the trunk (30) comprising a floor (31) movable between a low position and a high position, an upper surface (32) of the floor (31) being configured to be in continuity with the rear surface (7) of the backrest (5) when the backrest (5) is in the folded position and the floor (31) is in the high position.

10. Vehicle (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, comprising at least two seats (2), in particular at least one seat (2) one seat and one seat (2) two seats, and at least one fixing member (15) per seat (2).

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