Foldable Bed with Sliding Storage for Cab Seat Movement Flexibility
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Solution Overview
Problem
Heavy commercial vehicles lack a flexible solution for providing additional space within the cab for driver comfort during long-distance transport, as existing designs either restrict seat movement or compromise on storage space.
Innovation Solution
A foldable bed with a sliding cover mechanism at the rear section of the passenger seat, allowing the area to be used as both storage and additional space for seat movement, utilizing a roller mechanism for easy opening and closing.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the bed section is located at the rearmost section of the cab, then the driver can rest inside the vehicle, but the driver cannot use the seat area flexibly for eating, watching TV, or other activities
Solution Approach 1:
The bed is designed to be movable along the longitudinal axis of the cab, transitioning between a retracted position (providing maximum seat movement space) and an extended position (providing resting functionality). This dynamic repositioning allows the same structure to serve multiple purposes: when retracted, it maximizes the area available for seat movement enabling flexible usage for eating, watching TV, etc.; when extended, it provides a dedicated resting area.
2Area of stationary object
If the driver is provided with new spaces for resting, then some existing areas are prevented from being used or are forsaken
Solution Approach 1:
The bed structure is designed to dynamically reposition along the longitudinal axis, allowing it to be retracted when seat movement capability is needed and extended when resting space is required. This eliminates the need to permanently sacrifice seat movement area to create resting space.
Solution Approach 2:
The bed structure serves multiple functions: it provides resting space when extended, and when retracted, it becomes part of the available movement area for the seat. The same physical structure adapts to serve different purposes based on operational needs, maximizing the versatility of the cab space.
3Quantity of substance
If a storage area is provided at the rear section of the passenger seat, then storage capacity increases, but the movement capability of the passenger seat is restricted
Solution Approach 1:
The bed, which forms part of the storage structure, is designed to be movable along the longitudinal axis. When the bed is retracted, it clears the path for seat movement, eliminating the restriction on ease of operation. When extended, it provides the storage capacity needed. This dynamic design allows the system to alternate between providing storage and enabling free seat movement.
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AI summary
The present invention relates to a foldable bed (1) and bed storage (5) which enable the driver or passenger seat (K) to move in a larger area within the cab in order that the driver will spend a more comfortable and quality resting time in heavy commercial vehicles with a cab, e.g. trucks, used in long distance transport, and which at the same time can be used as an area for storing goods inside the cab.