WO2019073203A1 - Expandable storage means - Google Patents
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- the invention generally relates to expandable storage, especially, for example, for motor homes and caravans.
- An example construction is designed around the principle of a cut and straightened-out mechanical cog.
- enlarging integrated structures would co-occupy a void within a main housing, while protective inner and outer surfaces are separated from the enlarging integrated structures.
- the protective inner and outer surfaces are applied to form shared storage compartments.
- the protective inner and outer surfaces contract while leaving minimal sealing areas.
- the straightened-out mechanical cog structure allows the enlarging structures to be coated with single sheets, leaving only minimal sealing areas at the corners of the design. When fully extended, it comprises of 3 main rooms on the ground floor and 1 room on the top floor (all with solid walls) and 2 additional roofed outside areas or respectively 2 additional rooms with fabric walls on the top floor.
- the first/main unit contains all furniture, fixings and fittings to equip a full size kitchen, lounge and utility room plus a lift leading to the top floor. Everything is positioned precisely to fit when the units are in retracted position.
- the second unit contains a separate bathroom and is created in lifting the "outer shell" of the first unit.
- the floor cavities of the second unit contain the beds and inside walls (see example in drawing: 1 double and 1 single bedroom). Once the top floor is up it reveals solid walls at ground level.
- the floor and ceiling of the main unit contain the mechanism to simultaneously extend the ground floor to a full-sized third and fourth unit. Both roll-outs are of the same size but are integral to each other allowing to create maximum space with what is given.
- the entrecote mechanism is very easy to use in simply pushing one button for up/down (top floor) and a second button for out/in (ground floor).
- the action can only be activated in the correct order and suits every layman. All mechanical parts are easy to reach for maintenance.
- the available space makes it possible for people with special requirements such as walking aids, wheelchairs etc. to move around easily.
- the lift also enables to gain access to the top floor bedrooms, bathroom and outside areas. It is powered by electricity or manually.
- an aspect of the present invention relates to a rigid construction which offers an extendable internal space and second floor.
- This design does not only apply to mobile vehicles, it also applies to stationary constructions/buildings, boats/ships, aeroplanes and the like to improve space restrictions and reduce fuel consumption.
- An object of the design is to provide a rigid construction throughout starting from an initial space to enable a larger and more useful space which is easy to operate and quick to put in place.
- the construction starts off with a first fixed box which is surrounded by three frames, the first to be raised to create the top floor and two further frames on either side of the initial box to slide out fully to produce ample space at the ground floor.
- the main unit has stabilisers while the roll-outs have corner support legs to provide perfect balance even on uneven ground.
- the main body holds the two integrated roll out frames, the outer skin and the surrounding cavities for the singular walls, floors and ceilings (all operated with electric motors at each corner).
- the main build comprises one large box that rises to reveal the first floor and to expose the inner frame consisting of one internal stationary box with three cavities surrounding the roll outs inner skin cavity, then the middle cavity for the frame for the roll outs and then the last outer space for the outer skin as seen in FIG 3.
- the two integral frames move on roller bearings to reduce friction - all powered by electric motors at the load bearing points.
- the profile piece shown in FIG 4 / B6 is the special profile bracket that holds the framing for all integrated frames and outer skins.
- This construction can be operated with ease in normal environmental as well as in hostile conditions by only one person using a simple 2-button operating system.
- the technical parts of this mechanism are easy to access to facilitate maintenance and repairs.
- a first aspect of the invention provides an expandable storage means having a pair of complementary frames.
- the pair of complementary frames include a first and second frame each having finger portions, wherein the finger portions of each frame are arranged to interlock with each other in a first position.
- the frames are movable, preferably slidably, preferably in a transverse direction, relative to one another to a second expanded position.
- the expandable storage means may additionally include a static frame, wherein the first and second frames are arranged to slidably engage with the static frame.
- the expandable storage means may additionally include a first outer skin positioned over the first frame and a second outer skin positioned over the second frame.
- the expandable storage means may additionally include compression imparting means arranged to impart a force to couple the first outer skin into contact with the first frame and the second outer skin in contact with the second frame.
- the expandable storage means may additionally include release means arranged to impart a force to uncouple the first outer skin from the first frame and the second outer skin from the second frame.
- the frames and outer skins may additionally comprise sealing means, which may be a pair of cooperative flexible ribs.
- a first flexible rib of the pair may be positioned on a surface of the first outer skin and a second flexible rib of the pair may be positioned on a surface of the first frame, wherein the first and second flexible ribs face each other.
- the first and second flexible ribs may be brought into cooperation with each other when a coupling force is applied to the first outer skin, and wherein the first and second flexible ribs are uncoupled from each other when an uncoupling force is applied to the first outer skin.
- the sealing means may comprise a flexible sealing shaft with tapered sealing tip, and a sealing socket, wherein the flexible sealing shaft with tapered sealing tip is positioned on a surface of the first outer skin and the sealing socket is positioned in the surface of the first frame.
- the expandable storage means may further comprise a sealing/compression wheel to impart the coupling force when the first and second frames are movable to the second expanded position, and wherein a wedge shaped plate is utilised to impart an uncoupling force when the first and second frames are movable to the first position.
- the static frame may comprise a number of concentric inner frames, preferably four in number, wherein each of the inner concentric frames is positioned within a periphery of the static frame, each of the concentric inner frames being smaller in size than a neighbouring concentric inner frame and separated from at least one another to form a number of void regions, said void regions housing one of the first frame, the second frame, and the outer skins.
- a portion of the first outer skin may be couple to a portion of the first frame and a portion of the second outer skin may be coupled to a portion of the second frame, wherein the coupling is in the form of a bracket that enables vertical movement between the coupling at the first and second outer skins with respect to the first and second frames.
- a second aspect of the invention provides a motor home, trailer, caravan, mobile home, caravan or the like, comprising the expandable storage means of any preceding claim.
- FIG1 Aerial view of 1A & IB roll out
- FIG2 Roll out aerial view of 1A
- FIG3 Main housing of the roll out frame holder
- FIG4 Close up of storage of 1A & IB
- FIG4.1 Aerial view of main unit
- FIG4.2 Angled view of main frame and extended roll-outs
- FIG5 Close up of outer skin sealing in 4 different views
- FIG6 Living area configuration
- FIG. 7 Second floor layout
- FIG8 Three stage operation
- FIG 9 Overall view
- FIG10 Frame on outwards movement
- FIG11 Three part diagram of rollout frame in conjunction to the main frame
- FIG12 Enlargement of main frame C5 and rollout C6 with outer skin in stored position
- FIG13 Rollout in part expansion and a front view of compression rollers in working positions
- FIG14 Three part diagram of the rollout frames apart, semi together, and completely together.
- FIG. 1 illustrates an aerial view of both roll out frames 1A and IB with opposite configuration
- FIG. 2A and 2B illustrate an expandable frame 1A and a complementary expandable frame IB respectively.
- Each expandable frame 1A/1B is arranged with complementary finger portions lFi that enable the expandable frames 1A/1B to fully integrate with respect to one another.
- Each finger portion lFi comprises a number of roller bearings 1C arranged to ensure minimal friction during integration between the two expandable frames 1A/1B.
- FIG. 3 illustrates a placement of a static frame AB1, a gas storage locker IF and its hollow back wall 1G to a chassis IE of a vehicle.
- the gas storage locker IF provides ample space for storage of personal belongings and required gas bottles.
- the back wall is hollow to house air vents, winch motors, and heating as well as water pipes. Winch motors are located at the top of the four corners to the static frame AB1 and additional winch motors are located at the top of the hollow back wall to the gas storage locker IF.
- the back wall to a second floor 1L is illustrated to give a more detailed perspective of the cog track mechanism 1J for the winch motors. Ik illustrates an example of how the cog moves in its tracks, whereas 1M illustrates the movement of the winch motor mechanism when the first floor is moved up or down with respect to the static frame AB1.
- FIG. 4 illustrates a corner cross section of a static frame AB1 and its various constituent parts.
- the complementary expandable frames 1A and IB that are arranged to roll inward and outward from the static frame AB1 share opposing space for strength and stability, leaving only a space for diagonal brackets B6.
- panels for example outer skins, are arranged to cover the expandable frames 1A and IB as they are extended from the static frame AB1 simultaneously, leaving a minimum area for outer corners when the structure is extended and at the same time sealing the expandable frames 1A and IB when they are fully expanded.
- the static frame AB1 comprises a series of main housing frames Bl, in this example four in number, which may be manufactured from metal or other suitable material.
- Each of the main housing frames Bl are separated by brackets B6 at each corner.
- the brackets B6 separate the main housing frames Bl from each other to create voids sandwiched between pairs of main housing frames Bl.
- a first void B9 is arranged to house an outer skin (B8 for example from FIG. 11).
- a second central void B3 is arranged to house expandable frames 1A and IB. From FIG. 4 it can be seen that the finger portions denoted by "X" and "0" are visible in this second central void B3.
- a third innermost void B2 is arranged to house an inner skin.
- the static frame AB1 comprises a number of concentric inner housing frames, preferably four in number.
- FIG. 4.1 illustrates a plan view of the static frame AB1, with the additional features of the gas storage locker IF, chassis IE, etc.
- FIG. 4.1 additionally illustrates the positioning of additional components such as the winch motors 1M, walls for housing electrical cables, water pipes, and air ducting 1G, and a void created by an overlying room, for example a bathroom IE.
- FIG. 4.2 illustrates static frame AB1 with expandable frames 1A and IB in the extended position.
- FIG. 5 illustrates diagrams of the operation of the sealing process and movement of the expandable frames 1A and IB.
- the finger portion IF of expandable frame 1A/1B is partially extended from a portion of the static frame AB1.
- the outer skin B8 is in a resting position ready to be lifted from a sealed position by wedge shaped plate CI.
- a vertically sliding bracket C3 is arranged to fixedly attach a corner of the outer skin B8 to a corner of the finger portion, when the expandable frame 1A/1B is extended or partially extended.
- the vertically sliding bracket CI is also arranged to lift the outer skin B8 upward so that it can be housed in the void within the static frame ABl when returning to an un-deployed position.
- the outer skin B8 would not be able to be sufficiently spaced from the finger portions to engage with the void B9 illustrated in FIG. 4, becasue the outer skin B8 would collide with the main housing frame Bl positioned between the void B9 for the outer skin B8 and the void B3 for the expandable frames 1A and IB.
- a sealing wheel C2 is deployed via spring C12 to force the outer skin B8 onto the expandable frame 1A/1B to form a watertight seal.
- the sealing wheel C2 is arranged on the static frame ABl.
- the watertight seal between the outer skin B8 and the expandable frame Al/Bl is facilitated by a flexible sealing shaft with integrated sealing tip C4 and sealing socket/grooved track P7.
- the downward pressure of the spring C12 is transferred by the sealing when C2 to force the sealing tip C4, which is tapered for example like an arrow head, into the sealing socket P7 to form a watertight seal between the outer skin B8 and the expandable frame Al/Bl.
- a pair of sealing wheels C2 can be arranged at each corner of the static frame ABl to simultaneously apply pressure to seal outer skins B8 onto sides of the expandable frames 1A and IB.
- FIG. 6 illustrates an example floor plan when expandable frames 1A and IB are deployed from the static frame ABl.
- 14E illustrates a cab of a vehicle, for example a cab of a 7.5 tonne lorry, IF illustrates the gas storage, 1G the hollow back wall and IE illustrates the void of a bathroom that moved upwards when a first stage of the vehicle extension commenced.
- a main living area comprises a lift 7E, a kitchen island with integrated cooker 3E, and a kitchen unit equipped with sink 9E, freezer 12E, and cupboards with integrated oven 13E, which are fixed to the floor.
- a utility room comprises a WC cubicle with sink 5E, shower 4E, and built-in cupboards with integrated washer/dryer 6E.
- the utility room is coupled to an inside wall of one of the expandable frames 1A/1B and supported by inner walls on wheels. This enables the utility room to move with respect to the expandable frames 1A/1B during deployment and un-deployment.
- a door to the utility room is curved to match the lift, which ensures the lift and the door do not collide during un- deployment of the expandable frames 1A/1B.
- An entertainment centre 8E and lounge area are positioned on an opposite expandable frame 1A/1B to the utility room.
- a sofa bed HE is arranged to align with the available space left from the utility room on the opposing expandable frame 1A/1B.
- a door 2E is arranged on each of the expandable frames 1A and IB. Winches 1M are illustrated on the floor plan to indicate how the first stage is raised.
- FIG. 7 illustrates the first stage after it has been raised by winches 1M from the static frame ABl.
- the first stage comprises two bedrooms IK, bathroom with shower basin and toilet IE, and doors 2EA that lead to the outside on top of the outer skin, which creates balconies. Beds in each of the bedrooms are recessed into the floor for storage. A single bedroom may be positioned at the rear and a double bedroom situated at the front of the static frame ABl.
- the winches 1M can be electrically or manually driven. In this example, each winch 1M is capable of lifting 1 metric tonne.
- the winches 1M are positioned at each corner of the static frame ABl to ensure even elevation of the first stage.
- the gas storage IF compartment is illustrated on the ground floor.
- FIG. 8 illustrates an example deployment of the various stages of an expandable storage area positioned on a vehicle.
- the expandable storage area In a first stage, the expandable storage area is in an un-deployed state.
- a first stage In a second stage, a first stage is elevated from static frame ABl.
- expandable frames 1A/1B are deployed from the static frame ABl, supported by legs LI.
- FIG. 9 illustrates the expandable storage area in a full deployment.
- the outer main structure rises up to uncover the expandable frames 1A/1B, which at this stage are still in an un-deployed state within the static frame ABl.
- the expandable frames 1A/1B are deployed.
- the expandable frames 1A/1B can be deployed simultaneously or individually.
- Support legs T4 are released from the expandable frames 1A/1B to ensure even weight distribution and balance.
- Awnings 9V on either side of the top floor are deployed once the expandable frames 1A/1B are deployed to create balconies.
- Retractable sky windows 1M, and solar panels 2M can be positioned on the roof area of the top floor.
- FIG. 10 illustrates the sealing operation of the outer skin B8 with respect to one of the expandable frames 1A/1B and the static frame AB1.
- spring C12 is deployed forcing sealing wheel C2 onto the outer skin B8.
- Spring C12 may be replaced with other elements that enable forcing of the sealing wheel C2 onto and away from the outer skin.
- the spring C12 may be replaced by a piston, actuator etc.
- Vertically sliding bracket C3 is forced downward into void A4 so that the outer skin B8 can seal with the expandable frame Al/Bl as discussed in FIG. 5. Locking pin A3 ensures that the bracket can only slide vertically with respect to the expandable frames 1A/1B.
- the expandable frames 1A/1B move outward with respect to the wedge shaped plate Cl/bracket B6, which also acts as a corner brace for inner main housing frames, so that the outer skin B8 seals as the expandable frame 1A/1B extends from the static frame AB1, past the sealing when C2.
- FIG. 11 illustrates three positions of deployment/un-deployment of the expandable frames 1A/1B.
- the first illustration Bl illustrates the expandable frame 1A/1B housed within static frame AB1.
- the spring C12 is in a compressed state, and the sealing wheel C2 is not arranged to force the outer skin B8 into contact with the expandable frame 1A/1B.
- the vertically sliding bracket C3 is positioned uppermost so that the outer skin B8 can be raised to take into account the wedge shaped plate Cl/bracket B6. If the vertically sliding bracket C3 was not used, the outer skin B8 would be subject to large stressed due to the flexing of the outer skin B8 with respect to the wedge shaped plate Cl/bracket B6.
- the second illustration B2 illustrates the expandable frame 1A/1B in a partially deployed state.
- the sealing wheel C2 has been deployed via spring C12 so that it forces the outer skin B8 onto the expandable frame 1A/1B.
- the vertically sliding bracket C3 has been forced onto the expandable frame 1A/1B.
- the third illustration B3 illustrates the expandable frame 1A/1B in a deployed state. The sealing when C2 maintains its position on the outer skin B8 to prevent the outer skin B8 from lifting from the expandable frame 1A/1B.
- FIG. 12 illustrates an un-sealing operation of the outer skin B8 with respect to one of the expandable frames 1A/1B and the static frame AB1.
- spring C12 is retracted so that sealing when C2 removes pressure on the outer skin B8.
- the wedge shaped plate Cl/bracket B6 un-seals the outer skin B8 from the expandable frame 1A/1B.
- the bracket raises so that stress is removed from the outer skin B8 near the edge of the bracket. This enables the outer skin B8 to be positioned in the void B9 from FIG. 4, whilst the expandable frame 1A/1B can be positioned in void B3, both separated by concentric inner frame Bl.
- FIG. 13 illustrates two views of a corner section of the static frame AB1 and one of the expandable frames 1A/1B.
- the first view A12 illustrates a side view
- the second view Al illustrates a cross section of a corner of the static frame AB1.
- View A12 illustrates the void A10 present to enable the outer skin B8 to be stored when the expandable frame 1A/1B is returned to a stored state within the static frame AB1.
- Second view Al illustrates the series of inner concentric frames Bl, four in this example, that are required to house the outer skin, inner skin, and expandable frames 1A/1B.
- the outer and first inner concentric frames define a void B9 that is arranged to store the outer skin B8.
- Bracket B6 separates the outer and first inner concentric frames from each other and maintains the void B9. Sealing wheels C2 are arranged in the void B9 to seal the outer skin B8 onto the expandable frame 1A/1B during deployment.
- the first inner main frame and second inner main frame define a void B3 that is arranged to house the expandable frames 1A/1B. In this example, finger portions of the expandable frames 1A/1B are illustrated being housed in the void B3.
- Another bracket B6 separates the two main frames from each other and maintains the void B3.
- the second inner main frame and third inner main frame define a void B2, which is arranged to house an inner skin.
- sealing wheels C2 are arranged in the void B2 to seal the inner skin onto the expandable frame 1A/1B.
- An aim of the present invention is to provide an expandable storage area that maximises available space when the expandable storage area is deployed, whilst minimising space when the expandable storage area is un-deployed.
- the expandable storage area can, for example, be incorporated into a vehicle, such as a motor home e.g., a caravanette, or the expandable storage area can be incorporated with a trailer to form an expandable caravan type trailer.
- Figure 14 illustrates an overview of an expandable storage area, which comprises a static frame AB1 and a pair of complementary expandable frames 1A and IB.
- Expandable frames 1A and IB are arranged to slidably engage with the static frame AB1, such that the two expandable frames 1A and IB slide along an inner periphery of the static frame AB1, as illustrated in Figure 14.1 and 14.2.
- the expandable frames 1A and IB comprise a series of finger portions that are arranged to interlock. I.e., the finger portions of expandable frame 1A interlock with finger portions from expandable frame IB, as illustrated in Figure 14.2 and 14.3.
- the frames 1A, IB are arranged to slide along an outer periphery of the static frame, or in some other examples, the frames 1A, IB may be arranged to slide with respect to each other without the need for a static frame.
- interlocking fingers on the expandable portions 1A and IB has an advantage of maximising space when the expandable frames 1A and IB are deployed.
- the inner surface area of the expandable storage area is roughly three times the size compared to when the expandable storage area is in an un-deployed state, illustrated in figure 14.3.
- the expandable storage area also comprises an outer skin that is arranged to overlay the finger portions on each expandable frame 1A and IB.
- the outer skin provides a protective covering that prevents water ingress, for example.
- top figure Bl illustrates either the expandable frame 1A or IB in an un-deployed position with respect to a main frame, which may be a portion of the static frame AB1.
- the main frame may also be an upper frame that houses an upper storage level.
- the main frame defines the boundary of the static frame AB1.
- Figure 12 illustrates a more detailed representation of the top figure in figure 11.
- a wedged shaped plate (CI, B6) is arranged such that a tapered end is facing a compression roller C2.
- a movable bracket C2 is coupled to the outer skin and one of the expandable frames 1A or IB.
- the movable bracket C3 enables the outer skin to move vertically with respect to the outer periphery of the expandable frame 1A or IB. This is so that the outer skin does not fracture when being moved apart from the outer periphery of the expandable frame 1A or IB.
- the moveable bracket also enables lifting of the outer skin B8 so that in an un- deployed state, the outer skin of the expandable frame 1A can be positioned over or under a complementary outer skin of expandable frame IB. This enables the outer skins to be overlaid with respect to each other for storage when the expandable storage area is in an un-deployed state.
- the compression roller C2 deploys from an un-deployed state, see also figure 10, and forces the movable bracket C3 in contact with the expandable frame 1A, IB.
- the outer skin is brought into contact with the outer periphery of the expandable frame 1A or IB (i.e., over the finger portions).
- the inner surface of the outer skin and the outer periphery of the expandable frame 1A, IB have cooperative flexible ribs that facilitate sealing of the outer skin to the outer periphery of the expandable frame 1A, IB, wherein the compression roller C2 forces the flexible ribs into cooperation with each other.
- the compression roller C2 continues to facilitate engagement between the outer skin and the outer periphery of the expandable frame 1A, IB.
- the wedge shaped plate C1/B6 forces the two flexible ribs apart from each other so that the outer skin of the expandable frame 1A, IB overlays with an outer skin of the expandable frame IB (not shown).
- the compression roller B6, Al returns to an un-deployed position and the outer skin raises upward due to pressure on the movable bracket C3 being reduced.
- the combination of the outer skin sealing, and un-sealing mechanism enables the two expandable frames 1A and IB to be deployed and un-deployed such that the deployed state is roughly three times the surface area of the un-deployed state.
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