EP2285622A1 - Sanitary cabin designed for connection to a vehicle - Google Patents
Sanitary cabin designed for connection to a vehicleInfo
- Publication number
- EP2285622A1 EP2285622A1 EP09742885A EP09742885A EP2285622A1 EP 2285622 A1 EP2285622 A1 EP 2285622A1 EP 09742885 A EP09742885 A EP 09742885A EP 09742885 A EP09742885 A EP 09742885A EP 2285622 A1 EP2285622 A1 EP 2285622A1
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- Prior art keywords
- cabin
- sanitary
- vehicle
- connection
- sanitary cabin
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
- B60R—VEHICLES, VEHICLE FITTINGS, OR VEHICLE PARTS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
- B60R9/00—Supplementary fittings on vehicle exterior for carrying loads, e.g. luggage, sports gear or the like
- B60R9/06—Supplementary fittings on vehicle exterior for carrying loads, e.g. luggage, sports gear or the like at vehicle front or rear
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
- B60R—VEHICLES, VEHICLE FITTINGS, OR VEHICLE PARTS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
- B60R15/00—Arrangements or adaptations of sanitation devices
Definitions
- the present invention relates to a sanitary cabin comprising a bottom, side walls with an access opening and an upper wall, in which sanitary facilities are disposed, and connecting means provided for effecting a supporting connection of the sanitary cabin to the outside of a vehicle.
- support connection as used herein is understood to mean that the connecting means are suitable for having the cabin supported independently by the vehicle, this in contrast to a trailer, for example, which is also supported on the ground surface via wheels.
- Such a cabin is disclosed in EP 1 234 724.
- Said cabin optionally comprises a toilet, a washbasin and a shower.
- connections for water are provided, so that water can be supplied to the sanitary facilities in the cabin via pipes from outside the cabin, for example from a reservoir disposed in a vehicle.
- the cabin comprises a support structure of welded-together horizontal beams, which can be connected to the rear of a vehicle.
- the present inventor has recognised the problem that the dimensions of the known cabin are not very advantageous if the cabin is to be transported on a vehicle, in particular a passenger car or a so-called van.
- a height of at least two metres is required.
- the known cabin is taken along on a vehicle, the upper wall will be spaced from the road surface by at least 2.30 m. This is disadvantageous, in particular if the cabin is used in combination with a vehicle above which the cabin projects in connected condition. The cabin will catch a lot of wind while driving.
- a sanitary cabin as referred to in the introduction which provides a solution to the recognized problem and which, also when used in combination with a relatively low vehicle, does not project above the vehicle during transport, or at least less than the known cabin.
- This object is accomplished by the present invention in that adjusting means are provided for adjusting the distance between the bottom and the upper wall.
- adjusting means are provided for adjusting the distance between the bottom and the upper wall.
- US 3,992,727 A describes a portable urinal including a base comprising a side wall having a rear cylindrical wall portion, a pair of side wall portions and an upper wall, which is fixed to the side wall.
- two hollow rods extend in the side wall, into which tubular elements can be inserted.
- a U- shaped rod may be attached to said tubular elements, from which rod a curtain can be hung.
- the upper wall nor the U-shaped rod is provided with adjusting means for adjusting the distance between the bottom on the one hand and the upper wall or the U-shaped rod on the other hand.
- connection of the "portable urinal" to the outside of a vehicle is a towed connection rather than a supporting connection, and the portable urinal is not provided with means for realising a supporting connection of the sanitary cabin to the outside of a vehicle.
- the side walls are telescopic. That is, the bottom and/or the upper wall of the sanitary cabin can be moved up or down, as the case may be, with respect to the rest of the cabin via a telescopic construction. Telescopic constructions are generally known, being quite suitable for increasing the length, in this case the height, of an elongate object, such as a cabin.
- the upper wall and/or the bottom may be moved telescopically. It is also possible, however, for both elements to be moved telescopically.
- side wall portions be attached to the telescopically movable bottom or upper wall so as to be able to extend the side wall as well, this is not necessary.
- an open space will be present between the bottom or the upper wall, as the case may be, and the side wall of the cabin in the relatively extended condition, and the user's feet and possibly his or her head can be seen from outside.
- a part of a cabin can also be turned upwards with respect to the rest of the cabin by means of a screw thread construction having a relatively large pitch.
- the upper wall is mounted for pivoting movement with respect to a side wall.
- the upper wall can be pivoted upwards for realising a position of use, and the upper wall can be pivoted downwards, or, in other words, collapsed, for realising a compact transport position.
- the connecting means may be arranged for vertically moving the cabin relative to a vehicle to which the cabin is connected.
- the entire cabin, including the bottom, can thus be moved from the transport position to a position close to or on a ground surface.
- the cabin is arranged for being independently supported on a ground surface.
- the cabin can thus be disconnected from a vehicle to which the cabin is connected.
- the cabin can in that case be installed on a campsite, for example, and possibly be left behind, whilst the vehicle can be used for other purposes, for example for making a trip.
- the connecting means may be arranged for connection to a tow bar of a vehicle. If the vehicle is provided with a tow bar, said tow bar can be excellently used for supporting the sanitary cabin. After all, tow bars are provided not only for horizontally towing a trailer, but they must also be capable of vertically supporting a trailer's weight, at least insofar as said weight is supported on the tow bar via a pole. A tow bar is thus excellently suited for supporting a load, such as a sanitary cabin.
- the connecting means may be arranged for connection to a rear wall of a vehicle.
- said rear wall may be a fifth door of a station wagon, a hatchback, the back doors or the tailgate of a van, an all-terrain vehicle or a recreational vehicle, a tailgate for a truck, a bumper or the like.
- the cabin can thus be attached to a vehicle not fitted with a tow bar.
- a preferred embodiment of the cabin is provided with a water reservoir. Said water reservoir may be located inside the cabin, but it may also be disposed outside the cabin, for example under the bottom of a cabin or on a side wall of the cabin.
- connecting means may be provided for connecting (sanitary facilities in) the cabin to a water conduit that does not form part of the sanitary cabin, such as a water reservoir in a vehicle or a water reservoir or water conduit connected to the fixed world.
- sanitary facilities Disposed inside the cabin may be one or more sanitary facilities from the group comprising: toilet, urinal, bidet, washbasin, shower, steam shower, sauna, infrared sauna, water heater.
- toilet urinal
- bidet washbasin
- shower steam shower
- sauna infrared sauna
- Connection means for connection to 12V, 24V, 110V and/or 220- 240V may be provided for supplying energy.
- the cabin may have its own battery or rely on the connection to an external energy source.
- Said energy source may be a battery or a converter of a vehicle, but it may also be a generator, a fuel cell or a socket outlet for mains voltage.
- the cabin comprises a gas spring for spring-loaded adjustment of the distance between the bottom and the upper wall.
- the bottom may thus be spring-mounted, for example, making it possible to compensate for a user's weight.
- Figure 1 a is a schematic side view of part of a vehicle with a sanitary cabin according to the present invention in the position of use connected thereto;
- Figure 1 b is a top plan view of the sanitary cabin of figure 1 a;
- Figure 2 is a side view of the vehicle with the sanitary cabin of figure 1 in the transport position connected thereto;
- Figure 3 shows an alternative embodiment of a sanitary cabin according to the present invention.
- FIG. 4 shows a vehicle with yet another embodiment of a sanitary cabin according to the present invention.
- FIG 1a there is shown a schematic side view of a sanitary cabin 1 according to the present invention.
- the sanitary cabin 1 is supported on a vehicle 2 by means of a connection to the tow bar 3.
- a water tank 4 is disposed between the sanitary cabin 1 and the vehicle 2.
- several sanitary facilities (schematically shown) are disposed, such as a toilet 5, a water heater 6, a steam generator 7, an infrared sauna 8, a washbasin 9 and a showerhead 13.
- a bench 10 is mounted, possibly hinged, to a side wall.
- a cover 11 comprising a roof plate 14 is connected to the rest of the cabin via a hinged connection 12.
- FIG. 1 b there is shown a top plan view of the sanitary cabin of figure 1 a. From said top plan view it can be concluded how the various sanitary facilities and the like are arranged in the sanitary cabin.
- Figure 2 is a schematic side view of the sanitary cabin 1 of figure 1 connected to the vehicle 2, in this case in a transport position, however, in which the cover 11 has been pivoted down via the hinged connection 12, so that the roof plate 14 rests on the side walls of the sanitary cabin 1.
- the same numerals as in figure 1a are used to indicate the various elements of figure 1 b.
- FIG. 3 shows an alternative embodiment of a sanitary cabin 21 according to the present invention.
- the sanitary cabin 21 is connected to the vehicle 22 via a water tank 24 attached to the tow bar 23 and a gas spring 36 by means of a support 37, a guide rod 38a and guide blocks 38.
- a support 37 attached to the tow bar 23 and a gas spring 36 by means of a support 37, a guide rod 38a and guide blocks 38.
- the internal elements of the sanitary cabin 21 will not be shown or discussed.
- FIG 4 shows another alternative embodiment of a sanitary cabin 41 , which comprises mounting rails 43 attached to the rear side of the vehicle 42 and which is connected to the vehicle via connecting elements 58.
- the sanitary cabin 41 comprises a number of cabin elements 41a, 41b, 41c, 41d, which can be telescoped together.
- the sanitary cabin 41 is supported on a ground surface 46 via a bottom plate 45.
- a water tank 44 is provided inside the vehicle 42.
- FIG. 1a shows that in fact the water tank 4 is supported by the tow bar 3, and that the sanitary cabin 1 is in turn attached to the water tank 4. It is also possible, of course, to have the sanitary cabin 1 supported directly by the tow bar 3, in which case the water tank 4 will be positioned differently relative to the sanitary cabin 1 and the vehicle 2.
- sanitary cabin 1 Disposed inside the sanitary cabin 1 are various sanitary facilities, such as a toilet 5, a water heater 6 for supplying hot water, a steam generator 7 for generating steam for a steam bath and an infrared source 8 for having the sanitary cabin function as an infrared sauna.
- a showerhead 13 is mounted to the roof plate 14, which showerhead faces downwards in the open position of the cover 11 shown in figure 1a and which is oriented horizontally in the closed transport position shown in figure 2. Means may be provided for adjusting the showerhead 13, however, so that the showerhead 13 can also be used in the collapsed position of the sanitary cabin.
- Water conduits and electrical lines are needed for the sanitary facilities, of course, but those of average skill in the art will appreciate that such conduits/lines can be provided as desired from the water tank 4 and the vehicle 2, respectively, or from an external source. Said conduits / lines are not shown in the figures for the sake of clarity.
- a bench 10 is provided on one of the walls, on which bench a user can be seated when the sanitary cabin 1 is being used as a sauna.
- a door 15 gives access to the sanitary cabin 1 from outside.
- the sanitary cabin 1 might be provided with (swing-aside) steps at the bottom side so as to make it easier to step into the sanitary cabin 1.
- the sanitary cabin 1 is in the position of use, i.e.
- the cover 11 with the roof plate 14 has been swung up via the hinged connection 12, thus creating space for a user at the upper side of the sanitary cabin so as to enable the user to stand upright in the sanitary cabin 1.
- the cover 11 with the roof plate 14 has been swung down and the roof plate 14 rests on the side walls of the sanitary cabin 1 , so that the sanitary cabin 1 no longer projects above the vehicle 2.
- a sanitary cabin 21 according to the present invention.
- a water tank 24 is supported on a tow bar 23 and the sanitary cabin 21 is in turn attached to the water tank 24.
- a gas spring 36 is provided with the sanitary cabin 21 of figure 3, one end of which gas spring is attached to the sanitary cabin 21 by means of the support 37.
- Guide blocks 38 and a guide rod 38a are furthermore provided, so that the sanitary cabin 21 can be moved up and down by means of the guide blocks 38 and the guide rod 38a by actuating the gas spring 36. In this way the sanitary cabin 21 can be placed on a ground surface.
- the sanitary cabin 41 is mounted to the rear side of the vehicle 42 via mounting rails 43 and connecting elements 58.
- the guide rails are attached to a hatchback 47, also referred to as "fifth door”.
- the guide rails are likewise attached to the hatchback 47, whilst in addition they are supported on the bumper 48.
- the sanitary cabin 41 comprises a number of tubular elements 41a-41d, with the inner element 41c being connected to the vehicle 42 in such manner as to be substantially static (relative to the vehicle 42).
- the cabin element 41 d can be telescoped into and out of the cabin element 41c, as indicated by the arrow Pd, between the illustrated position of use, in which the bottom plate 45 is supported on a ground surface 46, and a transport condition, in which the cabin element 41 d is accommodated substantially within the cabin element 41c.
- the cabin elements 41a and 41 b can telescope together and into the cabin element 41c as indicated by the arrows Pa and Pb, respectively, between a position of use as shown and a transport position, in which the cabin elements 41a and 41 b have telescoped together and into the cabin element 41 c.
- the side walls may for example be made of a flexible material which is not self-supporting, in which case uprights will provide constructional rigidity, for example.
- the definition of the present invention does not include recreational vehicles and caravans having their own sanitary space, it is by all means possible to connect the sanitary cabin to (the outside of) such a vehicle. Such a combination comprises a sanitary cabin according to the invention and thus falls within the scope of protection of the present invention.
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NL1035404A NL1035404C2 (en) | 2008-05-09 | 2008-05-09 | Sanitary cabin arranged for coupling to a vehicle. |
PCT/NL2009/000112 WO2009136782A1 (en) | 2008-05-09 | 2009-05-07 | Sanitary cabin designed for connection to a vehicle |
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US9283143B2 (en) | 2011-12-08 | 2016-03-15 | Nikita Krasilnikov | Mobile sauna |
US8950018B2 (en) * | 2011-12-08 | 2015-02-10 | Nikita Krasilnikov | RV mounted sauna |
US10759357B2 (en) | 2017-06-14 | 2020-09-01 | Rapid Deployment, Inc. | Service trailer |
US11542699B2 (en) * | 2020-03-18 | 2023-01-03 | Commodo, LLC | Commode bidet |
DE102021103906A1 (en) | 2021-02-18 | 2022-08-18 | Campeleon GmbH | Mobile sanitary cabin |
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US5029348A (en) * | 1989-09-21 | 1991-07-09 | Brunswick Corporation | Head construction for a pontoon boat |
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