Land vehicles: bodies and tops – Bodies – Camper
Patent
1982-08-19
1985-11-05
Reeves, Robert B.
Land vehicles: bodies and tops
Bodies
Camper
296 24R, 296174, 5 9R, 5118, 4597, 4599, 105321, 105319, 312240, B60P 336, B60P 338, B60R 1500, A47B 6100
Patent
active
045509468
ABSTRACT:
The single room interior space of a compact motorvan for most daytime living converts quickly into three private compartments by simply opening a set of dual function folding doors (movable partitions) exposing a toilet and bigger than average shower stall area (latter doubling as coat closet) and at the same time forming a central compartment, thereby automatically creating two more private compartments in front and rear. The kitchen facilities located in the central compartment, opposite from the toilet and shower/coat closet area, are used when the doors cover that area from view. This central utility compartment is always available for active use and never occupied by seats, table or beds. The four seats in the instantly creatable front compartment rapidly convert to two, wide single beds, with ample space between them for quick exit or access to the central privacy compartment. There is also an easily and quickly stowable overhead double adult size bed in this front compartment. The mattress base is suspended in mid air, supported by flanges on horizontal members when in the downwardly pivoted position, which are hinged on shelves located above window line. When not in use, base is stored above driving compartment, away from the adult height standing area. The instantly available rear compartment may feature a dinette or a chesterfield. Both convert to a regular adult size double bed.
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Byrne John J.
Kile Bradford E.
O'Brien Kevin M.
Pedder Dennis H.
Reeves Robert B.
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