AU2024200114B2 - Stowable Veranda for Recreational Vehicle - Google Patents
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ABSTRACT
A vehicle in the form of a caravan, 5th wheeler, motor home, portable building or
houseboat, having a body and a floor, sides and an end, wherein a floor extension
adjacent the end or adjacent the sides moves to a horizontal extended working position
forming an elevated floor extension outside the body forming a veranda where 5
occupants can sit or children can play, the elevated floor extension having a barrier
hinged thereto and there being a gap above the top of the barrier, wherein the floor
extension is a panel which, in a stowed position, lies within 70 degrees of upright and
adjacent the body and which, when deployed in the working position, folds about a
horizontal axis to form the floor extension. 10
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ABSTRACT
A vehicle in the form of a caravan, 5th wheeler, motor home, portable building or
houseboat, having a body and a floor, sides and an end, wherein a floor extension
adjacent the end or adjacent the sides moves to a horizontal extended working position
5 forming an elevated floor extension outside the body forming a veranda where
occupants can sit or children can play, the elevated floor extension having a barrier
hinged thereto and there being a gap above the top of the barrier, wherein the floor
extension is a panel which, in a stowed position, lies within 70 degrees of upright and
adjacent the body and which, when deployed in the working position, folds about a
10 horizontal axis to form the floor extension.
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Description
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Stowable Verandafor Stowable Veranda forRecreational RecreationalVehicle Vehicle
This is a divisional of Application No. 2023258459, the entire contents of which are This is a divisional of Application No. 2023258459, the entire contents of which are
hereby incorporated. hereby incorporated.
5 5 TECHNICALFIELD TECHNICAL FIELD 2024200114
This invention concerns motor homes, trailers including caravans and houseboats, and This invention concerns motor homes, trailers including caravans and houseboats, and
particularly verandas for the same. particularly verandas for the same.
BACKGROUND BACKGROUND Occupiers of Occupiers of such such vehicles vehicles always always welcome extra accommodation welcome extra areasuch accommodation area suchasasawnings awnings 10 10 or kitchen or kitchen facilities facilities which whichfold foldaway. away. Some caravanshave Some caravans havea rear a rearwall wallwhich which hashas a a section capable of tilting to an inclined position in order to allow a body shell to slide section capable of tilting to an inclined position in order to allow a body shell to slide
horizontally thereby horizontally temporarily extending thereby temporarily extendingthe thecaravan caravanlength lengthwhich which affords affords extra extra
sleeping area. sleeping area.
15 15 The first apparatus aspect of this invention provides: The first apparatus aspect of this invention provides:
a vehicle including a body, a floor, sides and an end, a vehicle including a body, a floor, sides and an end,
wherein: wherein:
at least part of the end acts as a cover which moves between a closed position adjacent at least part of the end acts as a cover which moves between a closed position adjacent
the sides to a raised position and a floor extension also adjacent the end folds between the sides to a raised position and a floor extension also adjacent the end folds between
20 20 a stowed position as part of the body and a horizontal position outside the body forming a stowed position as part of the body and a horizontal position outside the body forming
a veranda. a veranda.
The floor The floor extension extension may maybebea afloor floorpanel paneltotowhich whichisishinged hingeda abarrier, barrier, whereby wherebythe the barrier isismoveable barrier betweena astored moveable between storedposition position beside beside the the floor floor panel and an panel and an upright upright position at the leading edge of the panel. position at the leading edge of the panel.
25 25 The barrier may be a panel, lattice, rail assembly or fence for the purpose of confining The barrier may be a panel, lattice, rail assembly or fence for the purpose of confining
children, acting as a visual barrier, a wind deflector or floor boundary. children, acting as a visual barrier, a wind deflector or floor boundary.
The floor The floor panel panel may havesupport may have supportlegs legs for for reaching reaching the the ground or may ground or merelyrest may merely rest on on an underlying part of the vehicle or ties connected between the panel and the end. an underlying part of the vehicle or ties connected between the panel and the end.
The vehicle body may have a pair of gates connected to the sides which fold between a The vehicle body may have a pair of gates connected to the sides which fold between a
stored position beside the floor extension and a working position in which they overlie stored position beside the floor extension and a working position in which they overlie
5 5 the extension when in the horizontal or veranda position, thereby forming sides to the the extension when in the horizontal or veranda position, thereby forming sides to the
veranda. veranda. 2024200114
For convenience, the gates may engage the barrier when the floor extension is deployed. For convenience, the gates may engage the barrier when the floor extension is deployed.
The gates and barrier may be of equal height. The gates and barrier may be of equal height.
The entire The entire end end ofof the the body bodymay may tilttotoact tilt actasasa averanda verandaroof roofover overthethefloor floorpanel. panel. 10 10 Accordingly, frame members may support the sides of the body and the end may tilt on Accordingly, frame members may support the sides of the body and the end may tilt on
the frame members. When the front end of a trailer is modified in this way, the floor the frame members. When the front end of a trailer is modified in this way, the floor
panel may panel mayoverlie overliethe theA-frame A-frame and and the floor the floor load load is supported is supported byA-frame. by the the A-frame. Additional or fail-safe support is easily provided by a tie wire from the frame. Additional or fail-safe support is easily provided by a tie wire from the frame.
Access to the veranda is from the caravan interior and the veranda gates. Access to the veranda is from the caravan interior and the veranda gates.
15 15 A cabinet or table may be optionally mounted to the veranda to fold up with the floor. A cabinet or table may be optionally mounted to the veranda to fold up with the floor.
A removable fly screen or clear acrylic flexible sheet may extend across the veranda A removable fly screen or clear acrylic flexible sheet may extend across the veranda
and roll up to be secured to the veranda roof using hook and pile tape for fastening. and roll up to be secured to the veranda roof using hook and pile tape for fastening.
Operation of the moving parts could be mechanised mechanically or electronically. Operation of the moving parts could be mechanised mechanically or electronically.
The second apparatus aspect of this invention provides a vehicle having a body with a The second apparatus aspect of this invention provides a vehicle having a body with a
20 20 floor, sides floor, sidesand and an an end, end, wherein a floor wherein a floor extension extension adjacent adjacent the the end end folds folds between between aa
stowed position at or near the end and a horizontal position outside the body and the stowed position at or near the end and a horizontal position outside the body and the
body has means to support the extension in the horizontal position. body has means to support the extension in the horizontal position.
The means may be the rear bumper when the extension is built at the rear of the body. The means may be the rear bumper when the extension is built at the rear of the body.
Alternatively, themeans Alternatively, the meansmaymay be abe a pair pair of gates of gates whichwhich fold between fold between a stowedaposition stowed position 25 25 next to next to the the floor floor extension extension and and a a deployed position in deployed position in which which they theysupport supportthe thefloor floor extension. extension.
Accordingly, this version does not require a cover and may be sited at the rear of a Accordingly, this version does not require a cover and may be sited at the rear of a
caravan affording a seating area without a roof. Entrance to the elevated floor extension caravan affording a seating area without a roof. Entrance to the elevated floor extension
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will be through the door. This modification is well suited to the rear of a caravan where will be through the door. This modification is well suited to the rear of a caravan where
the stowed parts can easily be immobilised in the stowed position until they are made the stowed parts can easily be immobilised in the stowed position until they are made
ready to ready to be deployed, moreover be deployed, moreoverthey theyare arenot notininananairstream airstream or or aa splash splash zone zone which which would coat them with dirt when travelling. would coat them with dirt when travelling.
5 5 The invention may be made available as vehicles already modified by the inclusion of The invention may be made available as vehicles already modified by the inclusion of
a veranda, as kits for retrofit and as assemblies suited for incorporation to various a veranda, as kits for retrofit and as assemblies suited for incorporation to various 2024200114
manufacturers vehicles manufacturers vehicles during during manufacture. manufacture.
The floor extension may be a panel which, in a stowed position, lies upright adjacent The floor extension may be a panel which, in a stowed position, lies upright adjacent
the body and which folds out to the horizontal or working position. the body and which folds out to the horizontal or working position.
10 10 The floor extension and/or body may include a seal adapted to create a seal between the The floor extension and/or body may include a seal adapted to create a seal between the
floor extension floor extension and and the the body in the body in the stowed position. The stowed position. The body mayinclude body may includea arecess. recess. The recess The recess may maybebesubstantially substantially the the same sameshape shapeasasthe thefloor floor extension extension in in the the stowed stowed
position. A profile of the recess may have substantially the same shape as peripheral position. A profile of the recess may have substantially the same shape as peripheral
edges of the floor extension. In the stowed position, the peripheral edges of the floor edges of the floor extension. In the stowed position, the peripheral edges of the floor
15 15 extension may lie directly adjacent internal peripheral surfaces of the recess. In the extension may lie directly adjacent internal peripheral surfaces of the recess. In the
stowed position, at least a portion of the floor extension may be in the recess. In the stowed position, at least a portion of the floor extension may be in the recess. In the
stowed position, substantially the whole of the floor extension may be in the recess. In stowed position, substantially the whole of the floor extension may be in the recess. In
the stowed position, the floor extension may lie in the recess and outer surfaces of the the stowed position, the floor extension may lie in the recess and outer surfaces of the
floor extension may be substantially flush with outer surfaces of the body. In the stowed floor extension may be substantially flush with outer surfaces of the body. In the stowed
20 20 position, the whole of the floor extension may be located in the recess and outer surfaces position, the whole of the floor extension may be located in the recess and outer surfaces
of the of the floor floor extension extension may beflush may be flush with withouter outersurfaces surfaces of of the the body. body.InInthe the stowed stowed position, the whole of the floor extension may be located in the recess and outer surfaces position, the whole of the floor extension may be located in the recess and outer surfaces
of the of the floor floor extension maybeberecessed extension may recessedrelative relativetotothe theimmediately immediately adjacent adjacent outer outer
surfaces of the body. surfaces of the body.
25 25 Advantageously, theseal Advantageously, the sealofofthe thefloor floor extension extensionand/or and/orbody bodymaymay prevent prevent or limit or limit
intrusion or penetration of water, debris, detritus and/or other liquids or particles into intrusion or penetration of water, debris, detritus and/or other liquids or particles into
spaces between the floor extension and the body in the stowed position. The seal may spaces between the floor extension and the body in the stowed position. The seal may
include one or more resiliently deformable or flexible strips. In the stowed position, the include one or more resiliently deformable or flexible strips. In the stowed position, the
strip isispreferably strip preferablyadapted adapted to to seal sealaa gap gap between the peripheral between the peripheral edges edges ofof the the floor floor 30 30 extension and extension and the the immediately immediatelyadjacent adjacentouter outer surfaces surfaces of of the the body. Theseal body. The seal may maybebe
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longitudinally ribbed longitudinally ribbed and transversely compressible and transversely compressibletotoachieve achievea awater- water-andand dust- dust-
resistant seal. The seal may be made of natural or synthetic rubber, silicon or another resistant seal. The seal may be made of natural or synthetic rubber, silicon or another
suitable polymeric material or blend or composite of materials. suitable polymeric material or blend or composite of materials.
In the In the stowed stowed position, position, the the floor floor extension maybebelocated extension may locatedininthe therecess recessand andouter outer 5 5 surfaces of the floor extension may lie recessed inwards from the outer surfaces of the surfaces of the floor extension may lie recessed inwards from the outer surfaces of the
body. In the stowed position, the floor extension may be entirely contained within the body. In the stowed position, the floor extension may be entirely contained within the 2024200114
recess. Therefore, the outer surfaces of the body may overhang the floor extension in recess. Therefore, the outer surfaces of the body may overhang the floor extension in
the stowed the stowed position. position. Advantageously, Advantageously,water watersuch such as as rain rain maymay run run down down the the outer outer surfaces of the body and onto the outer surfaces of the floor extension preventing or surfaces of the body and onto the outer surfaces of the floor extension preventing or
10 10 limiting penetration of water into internal surfaces of the floor extension in the stowed limiting penetration of water into internal surfaces of the floor extension in the stowed
position. position.
The outer The outer surfaces surfaces of of the the floor floor extension extension in in the the stowed stowedposition position may maybebe underside underside
surfaces (bottom surfaces) of the floor extension in the working position. Furthermore, surfaces (bottom surfaces) of the floor extension in the working position. Furthermore,
internal surfaces of the floor extension in the stowed position may be upper surfaces of internal surfaces of the floor extension in the stowed position may be upper surfaces of
15 15 the floor extension in the working position. In the stowed position, the outer surfaces of the floor extension in the working position. In the stowed position, the outer surfaces of
the floor the floor extension extension may formoutermost may form outermostsurfaces surfacesofofthe thefloor floor extension extension that that may maybebe external surfaces of the vehicle. The outer surfaces of the body may be external surfaces external surfaces of the vehicle. The outer surfaces of the body may be external surfaces
of the vehicle. of the vehicle.
In the stowed position, the floor extension may cover the door. In the stowed position, In the stowed position, the floor extension may cover the door. In the stowed position,
20 20 the floor the floor extension extension may providea alockable may provide lockablewall wallininfront frontofofthe thedoor doorand andtherefore therefore provide security against access to the door, for example, during transportation of the provide security against access to the door, for example, during transportation of the
vehicle. The vehicle. floor extension The floor mayprovide extension may providea asecurity securitybarrier barrier preventing preventing oror deterring deterring unauthorised access of people to the vehicle through the door which may be behind the unauthorised access of people to the vehicle through the door which may be behind the
floor extension. floor extension.
25 25 The floor The floor extension extension may maybebelocked lockedininthe thestowed stowedposition positionwith witha amechanical mechanical and/or and/or
electronic lock and/or latch. Alternatively, or in addition, at least one cable may directly electronic lock and/or latch. Alternatively, or in addition, at least one cable may directly
or indirectly span between the floor extension and the body and may be locked or held or indirectly span between the floor extension and the body and may be locked or held
in position to lock the floor extension in the stowed position. The cable may include a in position to lock the floor extension in the stowed position. The cable may include a
payout length of the cable that may be adapted to be retractably rolled into and out of payout length of the cable that may be adapted to be retractably rolled into and out of
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the body. The cable may be adapted to be retractably rolled, pulled or otherwise moved the body. The cable may be adapted to be retractably rolled, pulled or otherwise moved
into and out of the body. into and out of the body.
The extension or retraction of the cable may be controlled or effected by a spring inside The extension or retraction of the cable may be controlled or effected by a spring inside
the body the or vehicle. body or vehicle. The cables and/or The cables and/or springs springs may beadapted may be adaptedtotoactively actively move movethe the 5 5 floor extension between the stowed position and the working position. Alternatively, floor extension between the stowed position and the working position. Alternatively,
the cables and/or springs may act as a counter weight to the weight of the floor extension the cables and/or springs may act as a counter weight to the weight of the floor extension 2024200114
hinged to the body and allow for predetermined minimal force that is required to move hinged to the body and allow for predetermined minimal force that is required to move
the floor extension between the stowed position and the working position, and return the floor extension between the stowed position and the working position, and return
the floor extension to the stowed position. Minimal force may be defined as the force the floor extension to the stowed position. Minimal force may be defined as the force
10 10 required overcome an inertial force to move the floor extension and is less than the force required overcome an inertial force to move the floor extension and is less than the force
required to overcome the gravitational or weight force to which the floor extension is required to overcome the gravitational or weight force to which the floor extension is
subjected. Minimal force may only include overcoming inertial force to move the floor subjected. Minimal force may only include overcoming inertial force to move the floor
extension and extension and may maynotnotinclude includethetheforce forcerequired requiredto toovercome overcome the the gravitational gravitational or or weight force of the floor extension. weight force of the floor extension.
15 15 The cable The cable may maybebecoiled, coiled, guided guided or or wrapped wrappedaround aroundorormounted mountedto to a guidebracket a guide bracketoror lever mounted on a pulley. The guide bracket or lever may be attached to a spring. The lever mounted on a pulley. The guide bracket or lever may be attached to a spring. The
cable may be attached to a first end of the lever and the spring attached to a second end cable may be attached to a first end of the lever and the spring attached to a second end
of the lever. The lever may include a pivot join to the body between its first and second of the lever. The lever may include a pivot join to the body between its first and second
ends. The spring may be adapted to act as the counter weight or alternatively be a bias ends. The spring may be adapted to act as the counter weight or alternatively be a bias
20 20 for or for against movement or against movement of of thethe floor floor extension extension between between the the stowed stowed and working and working
positions. The positions. The cable may becoiled, may be coiled, wrapped wrappedaround around or or mounted mounted to atopulley a pulley device device
adapted to act as the counter weight or to move the floor extension between the stowed adapted to act as the counter weight or to move the floor extension between the stowed
and working positions. The pulley device may include multiple pulleys. The cable may and working positions. The pulley device may include multiple pulleys. The cable may
be one of two or more like cables acting in a parallel or counter manner to the cable. be one of two or more like cables acting in a parallel or counter manner to the cable.
25 25 The vehicle The vehicle may mayinclude includea asingle singlecable cableorormultiples multiplesofofthe thecable. cable.The Thevehicle vehiclemay may include like-acting multiples of the hinge, the pulley device and/or the spring. include like-acting multiples of the hinge, the pulley device and/or the spring.
Advantageously, the floor extension may be hingedly mounted to the vehicle. The floor Advantageously, the floor extension may be hingedly mounted to the vehicle. The floor
extension may be hingedly mounted to the front, rear or side of the vehicle. Preferably, extension may be hingedly mounted to the front, rear or side of the vehicle. Preferably,
the floor extension is mounted to the side of the vehicle. Mounting the floor extension the floor extension is mounted to the side of the vehicle. Mounting the floor extension
30 30 to the side of the vehicle may allow for a wider floor extension (wider being lengthways to the side of the vehicle may allow for a wider floor extension (wider being lengthways
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along the vehicle from the front end to the rear of the vehicle). Alternatively, the floor along the vehicle from the front end to the rear of the vehicle). Alternatively, the floor
extension may be mounted to the front end or to the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle may extension may be mounted to the front end or to the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle may
include multiple include multiple floor floor extensions extensions mounted mounted totothe theside, side, rear rear and/or and/or front front end end of of the the vehicle. The outer surface or wall of the body corresponding to the front end, side and/or vehicle. The outer surface or wall of the body corresponding to the front end, side and/or
5 5 rear of the vehicle may be vertical or may be inclined to the vertical. Where the floor rear of the vehicle may be vertical or may be inclined to the vertical. Where the floor
extension is extension is mounted to the mounted to the body the outer body the outer surface surface of of the the body body immediately adjacent immediately adjacent 2024200114
the floor extension in the stowed position may be vertical or inclined to the vertical. the floor extension in the stowed position may be vertical or inclined to the vertical.
The barrier may include multiple barriers. The barriers may include a first and second The barrier may include multiple barriers. The barriers may include a first and second
barrier. The first barrier may be hingedly mounted to the floor extension at a first side barrier. The first barrier may be hingedly mounted to the floor extension at a first side
10 10 or end. or end. The second barrier The second barrier may be hingedly may be hingedly mounted mountedtotoa asecond secondopposite oppositeside sideofofthe the floor extension relative to the first side. The first and second barriers may extend floor extension relative to the first side. The first and second barriers may extend
substantially perpendicular in an upright orientation in the working position. The first substantially perpendicular in an upright orientation in the working position. The first
and second barriers may extend substantially perpendicular to the side or end of the and second barriers may extend substantially perpendicular to the side or end of the
vehicle adjacent to where the floor extension is mounted in the working position such vehicle adjacent to where the floor extension is mounted in the working position such
15 15 that they that they extend outwardlyfrom extend outwardly fromthe thebody body in in an an upright upright orientationininthe orientation theworking working position. position.
The barriers may include a third and a fourth barrier. The third and fourth barrier may The barriers may include a third and a fourth barrier. The third and fourth barrier may
be hingedly be hingedly mounted mountedtotoananendend of of thethe floorextension floor extensionopposite oppositethetheend endof ofthethefloor floor extension which is hingedly mounted to the vehicle/body. The first, second, third and/or extension which is hingedly mounted to the vehicle/body. The first, second, third and/or
20 20 fourth barrier fourth barrier may be aligned may be aligned along alongone oneorormore moreof of freeends free ends or or sidesofofthethefloor sides floor extension. Therefore, in the working position, the one or more of the barriers may act extension. Therefore, in the working position, the one or more of the barriers may act
as a safety railing around one or more of the peripheral edges or sides of the floor as a safety railing around one or more of the peripheral edges or sides of the floor
extension, excluding the edge that is adjacent the vehicle body. The third and fourth extension, excluding the edge that is adjacent the vehicle body. The third and fourth
barrier may each extend substantially parallel to the side or end of the vehicle adjacent barrier may each extend substantially parallel to the side or end of the vehicle adjacent
25 25 where the floor extension is mounted. The third and fourth barriers may each extend in where the floor extension is mounted. The third and fourth barriers may each extend in
a direction that is parallel to the side or end of the vehicle to which the floor extension a direction that is parallel to the side or end of the vehicle to which the floor extension
is mounted. The first, second, third and/or fourth barrier may include a gate (for example is mounted. The first, second, third and/or fourth barrier may include a gate (for example
one of the pair of gates). The vehicle may include a set of stairs or a ramp adjacent the one of the pair of gates). The vehicle may include a set of stairs or a ramp adjacent the
gate. The ramp may be hingedly mounted to the floor extension. Preferably, the set of gate. The ramp may be hingedly mounted to the floor extension. Preferably, the set of
30 30 stairs or the ramp is detachable from the floor extension to be removed when the floor stairs or the ramp is detachable from the floor extension to be removed when the floor
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extension is to be moved to the stowed position. The set of stairs or the ramp may be extension is to be moved to the stowed position. The set of stairs or the ramp may be
adapted to be stowed in the vehicle, including, for example, in a storage box external to adapted to be stowed in the vehicle, including, for example, in a storage box external to
an internal living zone in the body. The stairs and/or the ramp may be adapted to fold an internal living zone in the body. The stairs and/or the ramp may be adapted to fold
into a more compact size for stowing. The stairs and/or the ramp may interlock with, into a more compact size for stowing. The stairs and/or the ramp may interlock with,
5 5 hook onto, hook onto, bolt bolt onto onto or or otherwise otherwise be be attached attached to to the the floor floor extension in the extension in the working working
position. position. 2024200114
In the In the stowed stowedposition positionand/or and/orthe theworking working position, position, thethe barriers barriers maymay be entirely be entirely
contained within a zone in the form of an extrusion. In this context, “extrusion” means contained within a zone in the form of an extrusion. In this context, "extrusion" means
the infinite the infinitevolume volume of of a a footprint footprint extending extending normally and upwardly normally and upwardlyfrom from thethe upper upper
10 10 surface of surface the floor of the floor extension extension in in the the working position, and working position, and extending extendinglaterally laterally and and internally from the upper surface of the floor extension when in the stowed position. internally from the upper surface of the floor extension when in the stowed position.
The zone may be defined by peripheries of the floor extension and a profile may extend The zone may be defined by peripheries of the floor extension and a profile may extend
from the from the upper uppersurface surfaceupwardly upwardly(in(inthetheworking working position) position) or or inwardly inwardly toward toward the the internal spaces of the body (in the stowed position). internal spaces of the body (in the stowed position).
15 15 The profile may be in a plane parallel to the upper surface, being a largest face of the The profile may be in a plane parallel to the upper surface, being a largest face of the
floor extension, and the extrusion may extend perpendicular to the profile. With the floor extension, and the extrusion may extend perpendicular to the profile. With the
barriers in the stowed position, the barriers may be laid over the floor extension, i.e. barriers in the stowed position, the barriers may be laid over the floor extension, i.e.
within the confines of the extrusion or the zone. In the stowed position, a stowed barrier within the confines of the extrusion or the zone. In the stowed position, a stowed barrier
plane may be in a collapsed position in which the barriers are aligned to lie substantially plane may be in a collapsed position in which the barriers are aligned to lie substantially
20 20 parallel to a floor plane in which the upper surface of the floor extension lies. parallel to a floor plane in which the upper surface of the floor extension lies.
With the floor extension in the working substantially horizontal position, any and all With the floor extension in the working substantially horizontal position, any and all
portions of the barrier(s) is preferably directly above a portion of the floor extension. portions of the barrier(s) is preferably directly above a portion of the floor extension.
The barrier(s) The barrier(s) may maybebecontained contained within within thethe footprint footprint of of thethe floor floor extension. extension. TheThe
barrier(s) and/or barrier(s) and/or the the floor floor extension extension may includelatches may include latches and/or and/orlocks lockstotolock lockthe the 25 25 barrier(s) in upright and/or collapsed positions. The barrier(s) may include rods, latches barrier(s) in upright and/or collapsed positions. The barrier(s) may include rods, latches
or other or other projections projections or or components whichare components which areadapted adaptedtotoextend extendinto intorecesses recessesinin the the floor extension to provide additional support to the barrier(s) in the upright and/or floor extension to provide additional support to the barrier(s) in the upright and/or
collapsed positions. collapsed positions.
The third barrier may be hingedly mounted to the first barrier and the fourth barrier may The third barrier may be hingedly mounted to the first barrier and the fourth barrier may
30 30 be hingedly be hingedly mounted mountedto to thethe second second barrier. barrier. Moving Moving the barriers the barriers fromfrom the upright the upright
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position to the collapsed position, and the floor extension from the working position to position to the collapsed position, and the floor extension from the working position to
the stowed position, may include the following steps: the stowed position, may include the following steps:
1. 1. Folding the third barrier onto the first barrier such that the third barrier is Folding the third barrier onto the first barrier such that the third barrier is
substantially parallel or parallel with the first barrier; substantially parallel or parallel with the first barrier;
5 5 2. 2. Folding the fourth barrier onto the second barrier such that the fourth barrier is Folding the fourth barrier onto the second barrier such that the fourth barrier is
substantially parallel or parallel with the second barrier; 2024200114
substantially parallel or parallel with the second barrier;
3. 3. Folding the parallel third and first barriers onto the upper surface of the floor Folding the parallel third and first barriers onto the upper surface of the floor
extension such that the third and first barrier are substantially parallel with the extension such that the third and first barrier are substantially parallel with the
floor plane; floor plane;
10 10 4. 4. Folding the fourth and second barriers, that in the upright position are parallel to Folding the fourth and second barriers, that in the upright position are parallel to
each other, onto the floor extension such that the fourth and second barriers are each other, onto the floor extension such that the fourth and second barriers are
parallel with the floor plane.; and parallel with the floor plane.; and
5. 5. Folding the floor extension with the barriers in the collapsed position into or onto Folding the floor extension with the barriers in the collapsed position into or onto
the body or recess in the body, whereby the floor extension and the barriers are the body or recess in the body, whereby the floor extension and the barriers are
15 15 in the stowed position. in the stowed position.
In the In the case case where the floor where the floor extension extension is is mounted onthe mounted on thefront frontend endofofthe thevehicle, vehicle, aa drawbar of the vehicle may support the floor extension. drawbar of the vehicle may support the floor extension.
The vehicle The vehicle may mayinclude includenonoawning awning or or roof roof adapted adapted to to foldororextend fold extend over over thethe floor floor
extension. The extension. vehicle may The vehicle further include may further include an an awning awningororroof roof which whichisis removable removableoror 20 20 retractable from retractable from the the body. body. The The awning or roof awning or roof may maynot notfold fold down downonontop topofofthe thefloor floor extension in the stowed position but may rather retract into a more compact form on or extension in the stowed position but may rather retract into a more compact form on or
in the body of the vehicle. in the body of the vehicle.
The roof or awning may be in a position where it is extended over the floor extension, The roof or awning may be in a position where it is extended over the floor extension,
e.g. substantially superimposed in plan over the floor extension footprint. The roof or e.g. substantially superimposed in plan over the floor extension footprint. The roof or
25 25 awningmay awning maybe be retractablefrom retractable from thethe extended extended position position intointo a more a more compact compact form, form,
preferably adjacent or over the body or a portion thereof. The roof or awning and the preferably adjacent or over the body or a portion thereof. The roof or awning and the
floor extension may be separate or separable from each other. The roof or awning and floor extension may be separate or separable from each other. The roof or awning and
the floor extension may be unattached to each other, whether the floor extension is in the floor extension may be unattached to each other, whether the floor extension is in
the substantially horizontal working or the stowed position. The roof or awning and the the substantially horizontal working or the stowed position. The roof or awning and the
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barrier(s) may be separate or separable from each other and may be unattached to each barrier(s) may be separate or separable from each other and may be unattached to each
other, whether the barrier(s) is/are in the upright or the collapsed position. other, whether the barrier(s) is/are in the upright or the collapsed position.
A gap between the roof or awning and the barrier(s) may be more than the height of the A gap between the roof or awning and the barrier(s) may be more than the height of the
barrier. The gap between the roof or awning and the barrier(s) may be more than half barrier. The gap between the roof or awning and the barrier(s) may be more than half
5 5 the height of the barrier(s), whereby the roof or awning clearance is well over head-high the height of the barrier(s), whereby the roof or awning clearance is well over head-high
(e.g. 2200mm) of tall adults. (e.g. 2200mm) of tall adults. 2024200114
AdvantageousEffects Advantageous Effectsofof Invention Invention
1. 1. The veranda The verandaself-supports self-supports during during and andafter after deployment deploymentand andisisapplicable applicabletotoaa th caravan, motorhome, 5 wheeler, houseboat or portable building. caravan, motorhome, 5th wheeler, houseboat or portable building.
10 10 2. 2. When stowed it subtracts little from the interior caravan space. When stowed it subtracts little from the interior caravan space.
3. 3. Same towing capacity vehicle suffices. Same towing capacity vehicle suffices.
Referring now Referring to the now to the drawings whichare drawings which are diagrammatic: diagrammatic:
Figure 1 is a side view of the front end of a caravan; Figure 1 is a side view of the front end of a caravan;
15 15 Figure 2 is the same view as Figure 1 with the front end cover raised to the veranda Figure 2 is the same view as Figure 1 with the front end cover raised to the veranda
position and the working parts shown in section; position and the working parts shown in section;
Figure 3 is the same view as Figure 2 with the floor extension and barrier deployed; Figure 3 is the same view as Figure 2 with the floor extension and barrier deployed;
Figure 4 is the same view as Figure 3 with one of the gates deployed; Figure 4 is the same view as Figure 3 with one of the gates deployed;
Figure 5 is a perspective of a variant with the gates located in front of the floor extension Figure 5 is a perspective of a variant with the gates located in front of the floor extension
20 20 and barrier and barrier and and one deployedindicating one deployed indicating how howitit supports supports the the floor floor extension. The extension. The
nearside part of the vehicle body is not shown for clarity; nearside part of the vehicle body is not shown for clarity;
Figure 6 is a perspective of the variant shown in Figure 5 after the floor extension and Figure 6 is a perspective of the variant shown in Figure 5 after the floor extension and
one of the gates have been deployed; one of the gates have been deployed;
Figure 7 is a side view of the veranda when deployed with a cover; Figure 7 is a side view of the veranda when deployed with a cover;
25 25 Figure 8 is a diagram of a bifold floor extension (gates not shown); Figure 8 is a diagram of a bifold floor extension (gates not shown);
Figure 9 is a diagram of a floor extension with bifold gates; Figure 9 is a diagram of a floor extension with bifold gates;
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Figure 10 is a diagrammatic plan of fold out floor extension supports on the A-frame; Figure 10 is a diagrammatic plan of fold out floor extension supports on the A-frame;
Figure 11 is a close up perspective of the floor extension support of Figure 10; Figure 11 is a close up perspective of the floor extension support of Figure 10;
Figures 12, Figures 12, 13 and 14 13 and 14 show showthe thesequence sequenceofofdeploying deploying a variantveranda a variant verandaforforregions regions where rain and insects are a problem; where rain and insects are a problem;
5 5 Figures 15, 16 and 17 show the sequence of deploying a floor extension with a fold up Figures 15, 16 and 17 show the sequence of deploying a floor extension with a fold up 2024200114
barrier and gates; barrier and gates;
Figures 18, Figures 18, 19 and 20 19 and 20 show showthe thesequence sequenceof of deploying deploying a variantwhere a variant where thethe roof roof and and
barrier together form a cover to the end of the caravan; barrier together form a cover to the end of the caravan;
Figure 21 shows a version in which the folding part of the floor is shortened to reduce Figure 21 shows a version in which the folding part of the floor is shortened to reduce
10 10 lift weight. Rails and gates have been removed for clarity; lift weight. Rails and gates have been removed for clarity;
Figure 22 was a perspective view of a variant that is outside the scope of the present Figure 22 was a perspective view of a variant that is outside the scope of the present
invention; invention;
Figure 23 is an upper left-hand side isometric view of a vehicle according to the present Figure 23 is an upper left-hand side isometric view of a vehicle according to the present
invention with a floor extension in a working or deployed position; invention with a floor extension in a working or deployed position;
15 15 Figure 24 is an upper left-hand side isometric view similar to the vehicle shown in Fig. Figure 24 is an upper left-hand side isometric view similar to the vehicle shown in Fig.
23, but without a ramp of set of steps; 23, but without a ramp of set of steps;
Figure 25 is an upper left-hand side isometric view similar to the vehicle shown in Fig. Figure 25 is an upper left-hand side isometric view similar to the vehicle shown in Fig.
24, but without a barrier along the floor extension’s outermost edge; 24, but without a barrier along the floor extension's outermost edge;
Figure 26 is an upper left-hand side isometric view similar to the vehicle shown in Fig. Figure 26 is an upper left-hand side isometric view similar to the vehicle shown in Fig.
20 20 25, but with side barriers shown in a collapsed position; 25, but with side barriers shown in a collapsed position;
Figure 27 is an upper left-hand side isometric view similar to the vehicle shown in Fig. Figure 27 is an upper left-hand side isometric view similar to the vehicle shown in Fig.
26, but with the floor extension shown in a stowed position; 26, but with the floor extension shown in a stowed position;
Figure 28 Figure 28 is is an an upper upperright-hand right-handside sideisometric isometricview viewofofa avehicle vehicleshowing showing a floor a floor
extension made according to the invention that is installed at a front of the vehicle extension made according to the invention that is installed at a front of the vehicle
25 25 and shown in the stowed position; and shown in the stowed position;
Figure 29 is an upper right-hand side isometric view of the vehicle shown in Fig. 28 Figure 29 is an upper right-hand side isometric view of the vehicle shown in Fig. 28
with the floor extension shown in an extended and partially unfolded configuration; with the floor extension shown in an extended and partially unfolded configuration;
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Figure 30 is an upper right-hand side isometric view of the vehicle shown in Fig. 29 Figure 30 is an upper right-hand side isometric view of the vehicle shown in Fig. 29
with the floor extension shown in an extended configuration in the working position; with the floor extension shown in an extended configuration in the working position;
Figure 31 is an upper right-hand side isometric view of the vehicle shown in Fig. 30 Figure 31 is an upper right-hand side isometric view of the vehicle shown in Fig. 30
with the floor extension shown in an extended configuration in the working position with the floor extension shown in an extended configuration in the working position
5 5 and having a barrier at the outer end of the floor extension; and having a barrier at the outer end of the floor extension;
Figure 32 is a schematic isometric view of a vehicle of the type shown in Fig. 31 with 2024200114
Figure 32 is a schematic isometric view of a vehicle of the type shown in Fig. 31 with
the roof shown in the working position and the floor in the stowed position; the roof shown in the working position and the floor in the stowed position;
Figure 33 is a schematic isometric view of a vehicle of the type shown in Fig. 31 with Figure 33 is a schematic isometric view of a vehicle of the type shown in Fig. 31 with
a floor a floor extension extension with aa fold fold down downfloor, floor, the the roof roof and andfloor floor being beingshown shownin in the the
10 10 deployed position, and the fold or roll out walls that may fold within the floor or deployed position, and the fold or roll out walls that may fold within the floor or
outside thereofinin the outside thereof the stowed stowedposition, position,notnot shown; shown;
Figure 34 is a schematic isometric view of the vehicle of the type shown in Fig. 31 with Figure 34 is a schematic isometric view of the vehicle of the type shown in Fig. 31 with
a floor extension with a fold down floor of the floor extension, as well as the roof, a floor extension with a fold down floor of the floor extension, as well as the roof,
and front and side walls, in the deployed position; and front and side walls, in the deployed position;
15 15 Figure 35 is a schematic and rough isometric view of a vehicle of the type shown in Fig. Figure 35 is a schematic and rough isometric view of a vehicle of the type shown in Fig.
31 withaabi-fold 31 with bi-foldfloor floorextension extensioninina apartially partiallystowed stowed position, position, andand withwith a linear a linear railrail
system; system;
Figure 36 is a schematic side view of a vehicle of the type shown in Fig. 31 with the Figure 36 is a schematic side view of a vehicle of the type shown in Fig. 31 with the
partially deployed bi-fold floor extension with the linear rail system shown in Fig. partially deployed bi-fold floor extension with the linear rail system shown in Fig.
20 20 35; 35;
Figure 37 is a schematic right side view of a vehicle of the type shown in Fig. 31 with Figure 37 is a schematic right side view of a vehicle of the type shown in Fig. 31 with
a fold a fold down floor with down floor with an an under undercaravan caravanmounted mounted linearactuator linear actuatorconnecting connecting to to a a gusset under a hinge with the fold down floor shown in the deployed position; and gusset under a hinge with the fold down floor shown in the deployed position; and
Figure 38 is a schematic right side view of a vehicle of the type shown in Fig. 31 with Figure 38 is a schematic right side view of a vehicle of the type shown in Fig. 31 with
25 25 a scissor linkage mechanism supporting a bi-fold floor extension. a scissor linkage mechanism supporting a bi-fold floor extension.
In Figure 1, the front end 2 of the caravan 4 is enclosed by a sheet metal cover 6 attached In Figure 1, the front end 2 of the caravan 4 is enclosed by a sheet metal cover 6 attached
by pivots by pivots 88 to to the the sides sides 10 10 of of the the caravan caravan body. Behindcover body. Behind cover6 is 6 isananend end wall wall 12 12
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containing a door 14. Wings 16 project in front of end wall 12 as does the caravan floor containing a door 14. Wings 16 project in front of end wall 12 as does the caravan floor
18. Floor1818isissupported 18. Floor supportedonon the the chassis chassis 20 20 by by joints joints 22,22, oneone of which of which is located is located in front in front
2 by 2 by end end wall wall 12. 12. Chassis Chassis2020converges convergesinto intoA-frame A-frame2424 and and hitch2626 hitch isisfixed fixedtotothe the leading end. Between the hitch 26 and the joint 22 is a transverse failsafe bar 28. leading end. Between the hitch 26 and the joint 22 is a transverse failsafe bar 28.
5 5 An upstanding floor extension 30 is secured to the edge of floor 18 by hinge 32. Barrier An upstanding floor extension 30 is secured to the edge of floor 18 by hinge 32. Barrier
34 is fixed to the free end of floor extension 30 by hinge 36. Behind the floor extension 34 is fixed to the free end of floor extension 30 by hinge 36. Behind the floor extension 2024200114
30 and barrier 34 lie a pair of gates 38, 40, each mounted on a wing 16 in order to swing 30 and barrier 34 lie a pair of gates 38, 40, each mounted on a wing 16 in order to swing
forwards and backwards. In use the gates 38, 40 overlap in the stowed position shown forwards and backwards. In use the gates 38, 40 overlap in the stowed position shown
in Fig. 1. in Fig. 1.
10 10 In Figure 2, gas struts 42 on the wings 16 allow the cover 6 to be raised to provide a In Figure 2, gas struts 42 on the wings 16 allow the cover 6 to be raised to provide a
roof over the A-frame. The raised cover 6 gives access to the floor extension 30 and roof over the A-frame. The raised cover 6 gives access to the floor extension 30 and
the barrier 34 which are folded through 90˚ so that the extension 30 rests on the failsafe the barrier 34 which are folded through 90° SO that the extension 30 rests on the failsafe
bar 28, whereupon the barrier 34 is erected. The gates 38, 40 are then swung forwards bar 28, whereupon the barrier 34 is erected. The gates 38, 40 are then swung forwards
to lie parallel to the wings 16 as shown in Figure 4. A bolt 44 at each end of the barrier to lie parallel to the wings 16 as shown in Figure 4. A bolt 44 at each end of the barrier
15 15 34 is, to secure the barrier 34, adapted to shoot into a keeper 46 in the corner of the 34 is, to secure the barrier 34, adapted to shoot into a keeper 46 in the corner of the
adjacent gate 38, 40 thereby creating a space 35 outside the caravan 4 where occupants adjacent gate 38, 40 thereby creating a space 35 outside the caravan 4 where occupants
can sit or children play beneath a roof in the form of the cover 6 and within the defined can sit or children play beneath a roof in the form of the cover 6 and within the defined
space 35 having a footprint generally corresponding to the floor and floor extension 18, space 35 having a footprint generally corresponding to the floor and floor extension 18,
30. This 30. Thisveranda verandaisissuitable suitablefor for both boththe thefront front end end2 2and anda arear rearend endof ofa caravan a caravan 20 20 4.Accordingly the load on the floor extension 18 is supported by the failsafe bar 28. A 4.Accordingly the load on the floor extension 18 is supported by the failsafe bar 28. A
variant shown in Figure 6 dispenses with the bar 28 and is suited to the rear end 3 of a variant shown in Figure 6 dispenses with the bar 28 and is suited to the rear end 3 of a
caravan, such as caravan 4. caravan, such as caravan 4.
Gates 38, 40 are fixed to the wings 16 in front of the extension and barrier and have an Gates 38, 40 are fixed to the wings 16 in front of the extension and barrier and have an
angle bearer angle bearer 48 fixed to the 48 fixed the lower lower edge. The Theextension extension1818isisdimensioned dimensionedto to swing swing
25 25 between the extended gates coming to rest on the bearers when deployed. In this variant between the extended gates coming to rest on the bearers when deployed. In this variant
the gates the gates are are in in tension tension and and cannot be used cannot be used to to access access the the veranda verandafrom fromoutside outsidethe the caravan. caravan.
Referring now Referring to Figure now to Figure 7, 7, the the cover cover 66 has hasan analuminium aluminium tube tube frame 52. Gates frame 52. Gates 38, 38, 40 40 (one shown) are also constructed from tubular aluminium which hold plastic panels 56. (one shown) are also constructed from tubular aluminium which hold plastic panels 56.
30 30 There is a 50mm gap between the bottom of the gates and floor extension 30. The gates There is a 50mm gap between the bottom of the gates and floor extension 30. The gates
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are mounted on stiles 58 which in turn are hinged to wings 16. Tubular ties 60 extend are mounted on stiles 58 which in turn are hinged to wings 16. Tubular ties 60 extend
from the stiles to the mid-point of the gates. The floor extension 30 is supported like a from the stiles to the mid-point of the gates. The floor extension 30 is supported like a
drawbridge by cable ties 62 fixed to wings 16. Each cable rests on a static pulley 64 drawbridge by cable ties 62 fixed to wings 16. Each cable rests on a static pulley 64
supported on wing 16. Tension spring 66 is attached at one end to the caravan floor 68 supported on wing 16. Tension spring 66 is attached at one end to the caravan floor 68
5 5 next to floor extension 30 and at the opposite end to a flying pulley 70 acting on the next to floor extension 30 and at the opposite end to a flying pulley 70 acting on the
cable between cable betweenthe thestatic static pulley pulley and andthe thewing. wing.The The springs springs pull pull both both cables cables into into 2024200114
descending loops descending loops which whichassist assist in in raising raising and and lowering lowering the the floor floorextension extensionwhich which may may
weight 40-50kg. Instead of springs 66 being in tension, they are replaced by wind-up weight 40-50kg. Instead of springs 66 being in tension, they are replaced by wind-up
springs of the rotating type used in garage door installations and are provided as an springs of the rotating type used in garage door installations and are provided as an
10 10 alternative. alternative.
In a variant, the cables are attached to a rise and fall flat carriage beside the door on low In a variant, the cables are attached to a rise and fall flat carriage beside the door on low
friction rails. The carriage is connected to the caravan floor by multiple side by side friction rails. The carriage is connected to the caravan floor by multiple side by side
tension springs tension springs which allow tension which allow tension to to be be adjusted. A frame adjusted. A frame2424extends extendsbeneath beneaththe the veranda and veranda and when whenparked parkedisis supported supportedby byscrew screwjack jack 72. 72.
15 15 Referring now Referring nowtotoFigure Figure8,8, the the extension extension may maybebemade made longer longer by dividing by dividing intointo twotwo
panels 74, 76 and hinging the barrier 34 to the panel 76. Figures 35, 36 and 38 depict panels 74, 76 and hinging the barrier 34 to the panel 76. Figures 35, 36 and 38 depict
further details of the floor extension, shown in the form of a bi-fold extension 75, further details of the floor extension, shown in the form of a bi-fold extension 75,
previously shown previously shownininFigure Figure8.8.Figure Figure3434shows shows a mesh, a mesh, canvas canvas or fabric or fabric wallwall 78a 78a extending from the two side panels 78 and a fold out roof 6 adapted to form a roof cover extending from the two side panels 78 and a fold out roof 6 adapted to form a roof cover
20 20 over aa veranda over verandaspace space75b 75b substantiallycorresponding substantially corresponding to to thethe volume volume defined defined by aby a footprint of the roof 6 and the vertical interior space between the roof 6 and the floor footprint of the roof 6 and the vertical interior space between the roof 6 and the floor
extension 75. extension 75.
In Fig. 38, the bi-fold extension 75 is actuated by a pivot linkage 60 above the floor 75 In Fig. 38, the bi-fold extension 75 is actuated by a pivot linkage 60 above the floor 75
and providing suspending support 60 above the floor 75. and providing suspending support 60 above the floor 75.
25 25 As shown in Figure 36, a first rail system 50 is provided with an actuator 51 to extend As shown in Figure 36, a first rail system 50 is provided with an actuator 51 to extend
the single panel floor 30 out from the chassis of the vehicle, or to retract the floor 30 the single panel floor 30 out from the chassis of the vehicle, or to retract the floor 30
into a stowed position within a planar rectangular cavity within the chassis or under the into a stowed position within a planar rectangular cavity within the chassis or under the
body of the vehicle. The floor 30 is extended outwardly and supported in cantilevered body of the vehicle. The floor 30 is extended outwardly and supported in cantilevered
fashion by linear arms 53 mounted to the surface under the floor 74,76 to support the fashion by linear arms 53 mounted to the surface under the floor 74,76 to support the
30 30 floor 74,76. The rail system has a pair of actuators 51 in the form of rotatably driven floor 74,76. The rail system has a pair of actuators 51 in the form of rotatably driven
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rollers 51 mounted to actuate each of the cantilevered arms 53 in concert under the body rollers 51 mounted to actuate each of the cantilevered arms 53 in concert under the body
of the vehicle 4. A variation of this arrangement is within the scope of this invention, of the vehicle 4. A variation of this arrangement is within the scope of this invention,
namely an extendable slide -out floor comprising a single panel that is adapted to be namely an extendable slide -out floor comprising a single panel that is adapted to be
slid out from a planar cavity under the floor of the main body of the caravan. slid out from a planar cavity under the floor of the main body of the caravan.
5 5 Bi-fold floor Bi-fold floor (bi-fold (bi-foldmechanism) mechanism)
In the embodiments depicted in Figs. 8, 35, 36 and 38, the floor 75 comprises a pair of 2024200114
In the embodiments depicted in Figs. 8, 35, 36 and 38, the floor 75 comprises a pair of
panels 74,76 hinged by a pivot 77 comprising two or more hinges, relative to each other panels 74,76 hinged by a pivot 77 comprising two or more hinges, relative to each other
74,76. The other end of the panel 74 is also hingedly attached by a fixed hinge 79a to 74,76. The other end of the panel 74 is also hingedly attached by a fixed hinge 79a to
the chassis or body of the vehicle 4. The outer end (in deployed position) of the outer the chassis or body of the vehicle 4. The outer end (in deployed position) of the outer
10 10 panel 76 is hinged to a buttress hinge 79b at a remote end of the linear rail 53. The panel 76 is hinged to a buttress hinge 79b at a remote end of the linear rail 53. The
centrally disposed pivot 77 rises and falls with the retraction or deployment of the linear centrally disposed pivot 77 rises and falls with the retraction or deployment of the linear
arms 53. arms 53.
The floor 75 is be adapted to fold about the hinges 77,79a,b to be stowed in parallel The floor 75 is be adapted to fold about the hinges 77,79a,b to be stowed in parallel
planar and adjacent relationship with a front, rear or side wall of the caravan 4. In the planar and adjacent relationship with a front, rear or side wall of the caravan 4. In the
15 15 embodimentshown embodiment shown in Figs. in Figs. 35 35 andand 36, 36, thethe floor floor 75 75 includes includes twotwo floor floor panels panels 11a,b 11a,b
adapted to fold about hinge 77 into an orientation parallel to each other to be stowed adapted to fold about hinge 77 into an orientation parallel to each other to be stowed
on the vehicle 4 (as shown in Fig. 36) or in a recess 7 of the vehicle 4 (as shown in Fig. on the vehicle 4 (as shown in Fig. 36) or in a recess 7 of the vehicle 4 (as shown in Fig.
35). 35). The twofloor The two floorpanels panels11a,b 11a,b areare adapted adapted to fold to fold from from a flat a flat deployed deployed orientation orientation into into
an orientation parallel -planar to each other in an upright orientation in the stowed an orientation parallel -planar to each other in an upright orientation in the stowed
20 20 position. The panels 11a,b form part of a bi-fold mechanism 73 , together forming part position. The panels 11a,b form part of a bi-fold mechanism 73 together forming part
of the bi-fold floor or floor 75. The bi-fold floor 75 includes the two floor panels 11a,b of the bi-fold floor or floor 75. The bi-fold floor 75 includes the two floor panels 11a,b
hingedly attached hingedly attached to to each each other other and andaafirst first of of the the two floor panels two floor 11a is panels 11a is hingedly hingedly attached to vehicle in the form of the caravan 4. The two floor panels 11a,b are attached attached to vehicle in the form of the caravan 4. The two floor panels 11a,b are attached
with a hinge connection that may be in the form of multiple spaced hinges or a strip with a hinge connection that may be in the form of multiple spaced hinges or a strip
25 25 hinge running substantially the length of the connected opposing edges of the panels hinge running substantially the length of the connected opposing edges of the panels
11a,b. In the 11a,b. In the stowed stowedposition, position,the theroof roof130130 shown shown in figures in figures 32-3432-34 is adapted is adapted toaform a to form
seal over the stowed components of the floor extension 75. Therefore, the roof 130 may seal over the stowed components of the floor extension 75. Therefore, the roof 130 may
perform the dual purposes of forming a cover during stowing or transporting, and a roof perform the dual purposes of forming a cover during stowing or transporting, and a roof
over the floor 75 when in the deployed position shown in Figs. 32 – 34. over the floor 75 when in the deployed position shown in Figs. 32 - 34.
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As shown As shownininFig. Fig.33, 33, the the floor floor 75 is hinged 75 is hinged by by hinged connection 79a hinged connection 79atoto aa mounting mounting point adjacent the front wall 12 of the caravan 4 and is adapted to fold down from an point adjacent the front wall 12 of the caravan 4 and is adapted to fold down from an
upright position in the stowed position. The first panel 11a is hinged to the mounting upright position in the stowed position. The first panel 11a is hinged to the mounting
point and is adapted to fold upwards from deployed position. point and is adapted to fold upwards from deployed position.
5 5 The floor 75 is supported by one of the following: The floor 75 is supported by one of the following:
a. A linear rail system 50 shown in Fig. 36 that is adapted to slide out supported in 2024200114
a. A linear rail system 50 shown in Fig. 36 that is adapted to slide out supported in
cantilever fashion from an underside 3 of the caravan 4, cantilever fashion from an underside 3 of the caravan 4,
b. AAlinkage b. linkage mechanism mechanism 6060 shown shown in in Fig.3838which Fig. whichisisadapted adaptedto to support support and and allow allow
for movement of the floor 75 and/or front panel 74,11a from the stowed position. for movement of the floor 75 and/or front panel 74,11a from the stowed position.
10 10 c. An C. Anunder undercaravan caravanmounted mounted hydraulic hydraulic oror otherlinear other linear actuator actuator 170 170 shown in Fig. shown in Fig. 37. 37.
The embodiments The embodiments shown shown in Figs. in Figs. 32 32 – 38 - 38 maymay include include foldfold up solid up solid walls walls 133133 of the of the
type shown type in Figs. shown in Figs. 28 28 -- 31 31 hingedly mountedtotothe hingedly mounted the floor floor 75. Thearrangement 75. The arrangementalso also includes flexible mesh or flexible material roll out walls in the embodiment shown in includes flexible mesh or flexible material roll out walls in the embodiment shown in
15 15 Fig. 33. The advantage of roll out walls is that their position in stowage is easily offset Fig. 33. The advantage of roll out walls is that their position in stowage is easily offset
to the sides of the floor or the roof to which one end may be attached so that they do not to the sides of the floor or the roof to which one end may be attached SO that they do not
take up depth space in the stacking sequence of floor to roof take up depth space in the stacking sequence of floor to roof
a. a. Linearrail Linear rail system system
The linear rail system 50 includes cantilever beams 53 that run in tracks or between The linear rail system 50 includes cantilever beams 53 that run in tracks or between
20 20 bearing rollers 51a. The cantilevered beams 53 are adapted to run in or over the tracks bearing rollers 51a. The cantilevered beams 53 are adapted to run in or over the tracks
or be contained between bearings or wheels 51a of the tracks. The tracks include wheels or be contained between bearings or wheels 51a of the tracks. The tracks include wheels
or bearings 51a. The tracks are adapted to be located in a chassis frame formed in the or bearings 51a. The tracks are adapted to be located in a chassis frame formed in the
underside of the vehicle 4 3 of the caravan 4 or other support beams under the caravan underside of the vehicle 4 of the caravan 4 or other support beams under the caravan
4. The beams are joined at their outer ends by a cross beam 53a. In this arrangement, 4. The beams are joined at their outer ends by a cross beam 53a. In this arrangement,
25 25 the side walls 38,78 of the embodiments shown in Figs. 5, 6 and 34 may be incorporated the side walls 38,78 of the embodiments shown in Figs. 5, 6 and 34 may be incorporated
for fold out or fold up deployment. for fold out or fold up deployment.
b. b. Scissor linkage Scissor linkage mechanism mechanism
The linkage The linkage mechanism mechanism 6060 shown shown in Fig. in Fig. 38 38 includes includes multiplelinkages multiple linkages6262adapted adaptedtoto pivot to pivot to guide guide and support the and support the floor floor 75. 75. The multiple linkages The multiple linkages 62 62 are are adapted adapted to to be be
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positioned between a projection of a lower portion or lower half of the caravan 4 and positioned between a projection of a lower portion or lower half of the caravan 4 and
the floor 18 of the caravan 4. The linkage mechanism 60 is adapted to support the bi- the floor 18 of the caravan 4. The linkage mechanism 60 is adapted to support the bi-
fold floor 75 (bi-fold mechanism). The linkage mechanism 60 is adapted to support the fold floor 75 (bi-fold mechanism). The linkage mechanism 60 is adapted to support the
bi-fold floor 75 in transition between, and in, a stowed position and a deployed position. bi-fold floor 75 in transition between, and in, a stowed position and a deployed position.
5 5 The floor 75 is shown in transition between the stowed and deployed positions in Figs. The floor 75 is shown in transition between the stowed and deployed positions in Figs.
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The linkage The linkage mechanism mechanismhas hasa arocker rockerarm armininthe theform formofof aa complex complextriangular triangular hinge hinge 63 63 with pivot connections 65 at each corner of the triangle. Linkage arms 62 connect the with pivot connections 65 at each corner of the triangle. Linkage arms 62 connect the
rocker arm 63 to a mounting pivot point 67a mounted on the rear of the caravan 4 and rocker arm 63 to a mounting pivot point 67a mounted on the rear of the caravan 4 and
10 10 to a pivot connection 67b intermediately located on the length of the side structure of to a pivot connection 67b intermediately located on the length of the side structure of
the second panel 11b. The linkage arms 62 may be tension cables and the first tension the second panel 11b. The linkage arms 62 may be tension cables and the first tension
cable 62a connecting the rocker arm 63 to the mounting point 67a may be a retractable cable 62a connecting the rocker arm 63 to the mounting point 67a may be a retractable
cable adapted for rewinding on to a motorised reel to retract the tension cable 62a and cable adapted for rewinding on to a motorised reel to retract the tension cable 62a and
to pull to pull the the rocker rocker arm 62 towards arm 62 towardsthe themounting mountingpoint point67a67a thereby thereby liftingthe lifting thehinge hinge 15 15 connection 77 and the floor toward a stow position. Conversely, by dealing out the cable connection 77 and the floor toward a stow position. Conversely, by dealing out the cable
72a from 72a from the the mounting mountingreel reel 67a, 67a, the the hinge hinge connection maybebelowered connection may loweredasasthe thefloor floor 75 75 assumes a deployed horizontal position. assumes a deployed horizontal position.
c. c. Undercaravan Under caravan mounted mounted linear linear actuator actuator
The linear actuator 170 mounted under the caravan 4 is shown in Fig. 37includes a pair The linear actuator 170 mounted under the caravan 4 is shown in Fig. 37includes a pair
20 20 of linear actuators pivotally attached either side of the caravan 4 at one of its ends to the of linear actuators pivotally attached either side of the caravan 4 at one of its ends to the
chassis frame 20 of the caravan 4 or a sturdy frame member and at the other end to the chassis frame 20 of the caravan 4 or a sturdy frame member and at the other end to the
floor 30. The under caravan mounted linear actuator 170 is adapted to rotate a solid floor 30. The under caravan mounted linear actuator 170 is adapted to rotate a solid
floor 30. floor 30. That That is, is,the thefloor flooris is moved moved by by the the actuator actuator170 170 without without folding folding or or moving moving
components (such as panels 74,76 making up the floor 75). Preferably, the solid floor components (such as panels 74,76 making up the floor 75). Preferably, the solid floor
25 25 30 is adapted to be hingedly mounted via a hinge or line of hinges 79ai to the caravan 30 is adapted to be hingedly mounted via a hinge or line of hinges 79ai to the caravan
4. The under caravan mounted linear actuator 170 is adapted to be positioned in part 4. The under caravan mounted linear actuator 170 is adapted to be positioned in part
under the caravan 4 where it is mounted 21a to the caravan chassis 20 or an attached under the caravan 4 where it is mounted 21a to the caravan chassis 20 or an attached
sturdy member, as well as being hinged at its other end to an off-centre hinged extension sturdy member, as well as being hinged at its other end to an off-centre hinged extension
21b formed in a longitudinally aligned rib 31 fixed to the underside of the floor 30 at 21b formed in a longitudinally aligned rib 31 fixed to the underside of the floor 30 at
30 30 an end of the floor 34 closest to the caravan 4 in the deployed position. an end of the floor 34 closest to the caravan 4 in the deployed position.
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Fold up Fold upsolid solid walls walls
The embodiments shown in Figs. 37 and 38 may have fold up solid walls 78,34 that are The embodiments shown in Figs. 37 and 38 may have fold up solid walls 78,34 that are
similar in configuration to the fold up solid, fabric or mesh walls 38,78 shown in Figs. similar in configuration to the fold up solid, fabric or mesh walls 38,78 shown in Figs.
7, 9, 17, 22 – 25 and 28 – 30. A television or other similarly weighted object may be 7, 9, 17, 22 - 25 and 28 - 30. A television or other similarly weighted object may be
5 5 mountedtotothe mounted the wall. wall. The Thefloor floor extension extension 30 30shown shownininFig. Fig.3434includes includesboth bothfold foldupup fabric or mesh walls 78a in the top portion of the wall and foldable solid walls 78 for fabric or mesh walls 78a in the top portion of the wall and foldable solid walls 78 for 2024200114
its lower portion. The wall is adapted to unfold into a deployed position from a stowed its lower portion. The wall is adapted to unfold into a deployed position from a stowed
position shown in Fig. 33 to a deployed position shown in Fig. 34. A full-length end position shown in Fig. 33 to a deployed position shown in Fig. 34. A full-length end
wall barrier 34 is hingedly mounted by a line of hinges 32 to a cantilevered end 33 of wall barrier 34 is hingedly mounted by a line of hinges 32 to a cantilevered end 33 of
10 10 the floor 30. The floor 30 includes angle bearings 48 of the type shown in Fig. 5 to limit the floor 30. The floor 30 includes angle bearings 48 of the type shown in Fig. 5 to limit
the extent of rotation of the solid walls 78 and end barrier 34. the extent of rotation of the solid walls 78 and end barrier 34.
In a preferred embodiment, the rear barrier panel 34 is hinged to the floor 30 and folded In a preferred embodiment, the rear barrier panel 34 is hinged to the floor 30 and folded
up, and the side wall panels 78 are hinged to the caravan body 4. The side wall panels up, and the side wall panels 78 are hinged to the caravan body 4. The side wall panels
78 are able to be stowed in the upright position in parallel planar fashion relative to the 78 are able to be stowed in the upright position in parallel planar fashion relative to the
15 15 floor 30 closer to the caravan. Alternatively, the side wall panels 78 are hinged a further floor 30 closer to the caravan. Alternatively, the side wall panels 78 are hinged a further
spaced distance spaced distance from fromthe thecaravan caravan4 4body body andand areare able able to to be be stowed stowed in the in the upright upright
position in parallel planar fashion relative to the floor 30 on the outside of the floor 30 position in parallel planar fashion relative to the floor 30 on the outside of the floor 30
and further from the caravan than the floor 30. and further from the caravan than the floor 30.
Referring now to Figure 9, the alternative is to incorporate the barrier 34 and the gates Referring now to Figure 9, the alternative is to incorporate the barrier 34 and the gates
20 20 into aa bifold into bifoldassembly assembly 78 78 in in which the gates which the gates fold fold in inthe themanner manner shown. Ties6262and shown. Ties and springs as shown in Figure 7 assist in deployment of the floor extension 30. springs as shown in Figure 7 assist in deployment of the floor extension 30.
In Figures 10 and 11, the floor extension when lengthened may last longer if supported In Figures 10 and 11, the floor extension when lengthened may last longer if supported
by radius arms 80. These have a hinge at one end, a screw jack 82 at the opposite end by radius arms 80. These have a hinge at one end, a screw jack 82 at the opposite end
and a connector 84 which takes a locking pin 86. and a connector 84 which takes a locking pin 86.
25 25 Referring now to Figures 12, 13 and 14, the floor extension 30 has no barrier and instead Referring now to Figures 12, 13 and 14, the floor extension 30 has no barrier and instead
acts as a base for tubular metal tent arch 88. This overlies the extension 30 until rotated acts as a base for tubular metal tent arch 88. This overlies the extension 30 until rotated
into the upright position shown in Figure 13. Strut 90 swings to engage the body of the into the upright position shown in Figure 13. Strut 90 swings to engage the body of the
caravan. A fabric covering 92 is arranged like a tent over the arching strut and has caravan. A fabric covering 92 is arranged like a tent over the arching strut and has
plastic windows 94 to admit light. plastic windows 94 to admit light.
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Referring now to Figures 15-17, the floor extension 30, barrier 34 and gates 38, 40 are Referring now to Figures 15-17, the floor extension 30, barrier 34 and gates 38, 40 are
made as an assembly of panels which fold flat and stand upright, parallel to the end wall made as an assembly of panels which fold flat and stand upright, parallel to the end wall
of the of the caravan body. Ties caravan body. Ties6262allow allow thethe assembly assembly to lie to lie horizontallyinindrawbridge horizontally drawbridge manner. The barrier 34 is made of a central trapezoidal panel 96 with two triangular manner. The barrier 34 is made of a central trapezoidal panel 96 with two triangular
5 5 panels 98, 100 one each side. The hinges allow the barrier and gate panels to be erected panels 98, 100 one each side. The hinges allow the barrier and gate panels to be erected
as shown in Figure 17. as shown in Figure 17. 2024200114
Referring now Referring to Figures now to Figures 18-20, 18-20, the the floor floor extension extension 30 30 and cover 66 are and cover are both both foreshortened SO foreshortened so as as to to meet meet at at the thecentre centreofofthe end the endofof thethe caravan body. caravan body.When both When both
open outwardly to remain horizontal, the operator has access to the gates 38, 40 which open outwardly to remain horizontal, the operator has access to the gates 38, 40 which
10 10 also swing also outwards and swing outwards andconnect connectwith withthe thefloor floor extension extension 30. 30. The Thebarrier barrier 34 34 unfolds unfolds from the floor to complete the veranda as shown in Figure 20. The barrier has a narrow from the floor to complete the veranda as shown in Figure 20. The barrier has a narrow
folding shelf 102 which acts as a table. folding shelf 102 which acts as a table.
Likewise wings Likewise wings1616have havestorage storagecabinets cabinetsororfolding foldingshelves shelvesfor for convenience conveniencetotokeep keep articles for articles forveranda verandause. use. The gap between The gap betweenthe thecover cover6 6and andthethetop topofofthe thegates gatesand and 15 15 barrier 34 is closed by fly screens 104. barrier 34 is closed by fly screens 104.
In the version of Figure 21, the caravan floor projects beyond end wall 12 in order to In the version of Figure 21, the caravan floor projects beyond end wall 12 in order to
make floor extensions 30 shorter and lighter. Wings 16 are longer and the pitch of roof make floor extensions 30 shorter and lighter. Wings 16 are longer and the pitch of roof
cover 6 is increased. By this means the lift weight of the extension 30 and barrier (not cover 6 is increased. By this means the lift weight of the extension 30 and barrier (not
shown) is reduced from 74kg to approximately 40kg and tip weight to less than 20kg. shown) is reduced from 74kg to approximately 40kg and tip weight to less than 20kg.
20 20 In Figure 22 the gates 38 are the same height as the sides of the caravan and support the In Figure 22 the gates 38 are the same height as the sides of the caravan and support the
floor and end wall 34 as in the other embodiments. floor and end wall 34 as in the other embodiments.
Unless otherwise stated, the following passages refer to a variant of the caravan 110 Unless otherwise stated, the following passages refer to a variant of the caravan 110
shown in Figures 23-27 (Variant “A”) and a variant of the caravan 130 shown in Figures shown in Figures 23-27 (Variant "A") and a variant of the caravan 130 shown in Figures
28 – 32 (Variant “B”). The following reference numbers in the form of “11x” or “12x” 28 - 32 (Variant "B"). The following reference numbers in the form of "11x" or "12x"
25 25 (x being any number which may or may not be followed by a letter) refer to features in (x being any number which may or may not be followed by a letter) refer to features in
variant A. The following reference numbers in the form of “13x” or “14x” (x being any variant A. The following reference numbers in the form of "13x" or "14x" (x being any
number which may or may not be followed by a letter) refer to features in variant B. number which may or may not be followed by a letter) refer to features in variant B.
Variants A and B each include a caravan 110,130 with a floor extension 111,131 hinged Variants A and B each include a caravan 110,130 with a floor extension 111,131 hinged
to a caravan body 110b,130b. The recess 120,140 being a cut out or recess in a side of to a caravan body 110b, ,130b. The recess 120,140 being a cut out or recess in a side of
30 30 the caravan 110,130. Peripheral faces 122,142 of the recess 120,140 follow peripheral the caravan 110,130. Peripheral faces 122,142 of the recess 120,140 follow peripheral
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faces 112,132 of the floor extension 111,131 when the floor extension 111,131 is in a faces 112,132 of the floor extension 111,131 when the floor extension 111,131 is in a
stowed position. stowed position.
The floor extension 111,131 is in the stowed position in Figures 27 and 28. In variants The floor extension 111,131 is in the stowed position in Figures 27 and 28. In variants
A and B, a barrier 113,133 is hinged to the floor extension 111,131. The floor extension A and B, a barrier 113,133 is hinged to the floor extension 111,131. The floor extension
5 5 111,131 andthe 111,131 and the barrier barrier 113,133 113,133can canbebecontained containedwithin withinthe therecess recess120,140. 120,140.InInthe the stowed position, bottom faces 114,134 of the floor extension 111,131 are substantially stowed position, bottom faces 114,134 of the floor extension 111,131 are substantially 2024200114
flush or are flush with outer surfaces 110a,130a of the caravan body 110b,130b. A hinge flush or are flush with outer surfaces 110a,130a of the caravan body 110b,1 130b. A hinge
attaching attaching the the floor floorextension extension111,131 111,131 to tothe thecaravan caravanbody body 110b,130b may 110b,130 may extend extend outout
past the past the outer outersurfaces surfaces110a,130a 110a,1 of of thecaravan the caravanbody body 110b,130b 110b,130b andand therefore therefore notnot be be
10 10 flush with the outer surfaces 110a,130a of the caravan body 110b,130b. flush with the outer surfaces 110a,130a of the caravan body 110b,130b.
In variants In variants A and B, A and B, the the recess recess 120,140 120,140includes includesa adoor door123,143. 123,143.An An inside inside of of thethe
caravan 110,130 caravan 110,130can can be be accessed accessed by by the the door door 123,143. 123,143.
In variants A and B, the barrier 113,133 includes multiple barriers. The barriers include In variants A and B, the barrier 113,133 includes multiple barriers. The barriers include
a first, second, third and fourth barrier 113a-d,133a-d. The first and second barriers a first, second, third and fourth barrier 113a-d,133a-d. The first and second barriers
15 15 113a-b,133a-b 113a-b,133a-b areare hinged hinged to peripheries to peripheries 111a,131a 111a,131a of theoffloor the floor extension extension 111,131. 111,131. The The third barrier 113c,133c is hinged to the first barrier 113a,133a and the fourth barrier third barrier 113c,133c is hinged to the first barrier 113a,133a and the fourth barrier
113d,133d is hinged 113d,133d is hinged to to the the second second barrier barrier 113a,133a. The barriers 113a,133a. The barriers 113a-d,133a-d are 113a-d,133a-d are
moveablebetween moveable between a stowed a stowed position position (shown (shown in Figure in Figure 2629) 26 and andand 29)a and a working working
position (shown in Figures 23, 24, 31 and 32). position (shown in Figures 23, 24, 31 and 32).
20 20 In the stowed position, the barriers 113a-d,133a-d are parallel to a largest top face In the stowed position, the barriers 113a-d,133a-d are parallel to a largest top face
115,135 of the 115,135 of the floor floor extension extension 111,131. 111,131. In In the the working workingposition, position, the the barriers barriers 113a- 113a-
d,133a-d are d,133a-d are perpendicular perpendiculartotothe thelargest largest top topface face115,135 115,135of of thethe floor floor extension extension
111,131. Thebarriers 111,131. The barriers113a-d,133a-d 113a-d,133a-d must must be in be thein the stowed stowed positionposition to move to themove floor the floor
extension 111,131 into the stowed position so that the barriers 113a-d,133a-d fit inside extension 111,131 into the stowed position SO that the barriers 113a-d,133a-d fit inside
25 25 the recess the recess 120,140. The barriers 120,140. The barriers 113a-d,133a-d 113a-d,133a-dmay maybe be moved moved between between the stowed the stowed
position and the working position when the floor extension 111,131 is in the horizontal position and the working position when the floor extension 111,131 is in the horizontal
and working and workingposition. position. The Thefloor floor extension extension 111,131 111,131isisinin the the horizontal horizontal and and working working position in Figures 23 – 26 and Figures 29 – 32. position in Figures 23 - 26 and Figures 29 - 32.
Variants A Variants and BBof A and of the the caravan caravan 110, 110, 130 130 each each includes includes cables cables 116,136 116,136 which whichextend extend 30 30 betweenthe between thecaravan caravanbody body110b,130b 110b,130b and and the the floor floor extension extension 111,131. 111,131. The cables The cables
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116,136 support 116,136 support thethe floor floor extension extension 111,111, 131 131 and provide and provide a counter a counter weight weight against the against the
weight of the floor extension 111,131 and the barriers 113a-d,133a-d resulting in less weight of the floor extension 111,131 and the barriers 113a-d,133a-d resulting in less
force required to move the floor extension 111, 131 to and from the stowed position and force required to move the floor extension 111, 131 to and from the stowed position and
the horizontal position. The counter weight functionality of the cables 116,136 results the horizontal position. The counter weight functionality of the cables 116,136 results
5 5 in less manual force required to support the floor extension 111, 131 when moving the in less manual force required to support the floor extension 111, 131 when moving the
floor extension 111,131 from the stowed position to the horizontal position and less floor extension 111,131 from the stowed position to the horizontal position and less 2024200114
force to move the floor extension 111,131 from the horizontal position to the stowed force to move the floor extension 111,131 from the horizontal position to the stowed
position. The cables 116, 136 are each attached to a spring and wrap around a static position. The cables 116, 136 are each attached to a spring and wrap around a static
pulley and pulley a flying and a flying pulley pulley inside insidethe thecaravan caravan body body 110b,130b, the same 110b,130b, the sameasas shown showninin 10 10 Figure 7 and described above. Figure 7 and described above.
Referring now Referring to variant now to variant A, the following passage A, the describes a method passage describes of moving method of movingthe the floor extension 111 from the horizontal position to the stowed position and the barrier floor extension 111 from the horizontal position to the stowed position and the barrier
113 fromthe 113 from theupright uprightandand working working position position to stowed to the the stowed position. position. FigureFigure 23the 23 shows shows the floor extension 111 in the horizontal position and the barrier 113 in the upright position. floor extension 111 in the horizontal position and the barrier 113 in the upright position.
15 15 Furthermore, Figure 23 shows a set of stairs 125 attached to the floor extension 111. Furthermore, Figure 23 shows a set of stairs 125 attached to the floor extension 111.
The set of stairs 125 are detachable from the floor extension and stowable inside the The set of stairs 125 are detachable from the floor extension and stowable inside the
caravan 110. caravan 110. The Themethod method includes includes detaching detaching the the set stairs set of of stairs 125 125 fromfrom the floor the floor
extension 111. The method further includes pivoting the third barrier 113c about its extension 111. The method further includes pivoting the third barrier 113c about its
hinged connection to the first barrier 113a in direction R1 (shown in Figure 24) until hinged connection to the first barrier 113a in direction R1 (shown in Figure 24) until
20 20 the third barrier 113c is parallel with the first barrier 113a. Also pivoting the fourth the third barrier 113c is parallel with the first barrier 113a. Also pivoting the fourth
barrier 113d barrier about its 113d about its hinged hinged connection to the connection to the second barrier 113b second barrier in direction 113b in direction R2 R2
(shown in Figure 24) until the fourth barrier 113d is parallel with the second barrier (shown in Figure 24) until the fourth barrier 113d is parallel with the second barrier
113b. 113b.
The method then includes pivoting the first and third barrier 113a,c about the first The method then includes pivoting the first and third barrier 113a,c about the first
25 25 barriers 113a hinged connection to the floor extension 111 in direction R3 (shown in barriers 113a hinged connection to the floor extension 111 in direction R3 (shown in
Figure 25) onto the floor extension 111 until the first and third barriers 113a,c are Figure 25) onto the floor extension 111 until the first and third barriers 113a,c are
parallel with the floor extension 111. parallel with the floor extension 111.
The method The methodalso alsoincludes includespivoting pivoting the the second second and andfourth fourth barrier barrier 113b,d 113b,d about about second second
barriers 113b hinged connection with the floor extension 111 in direction R4 (shown in barriers 113b hinged connection with the floor extension 111 in direction R4 (shown in
30 30 Figure 25) onto the floor extension 111 until the second and fourth barriers 113b,d are Figure 25) onto the floor extension 111 until the second and fourth barriers 113b,d are
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parallel with the floor extension 111. The barrier 113 is then in the stowed position as parallel with the floor extension 111. The barrier 113 is then in the stowed position as
shown in Figure 26. The floor extension 111 is then pivoted about its hinged connection shown in Figure 26. The floor extension 111 is then pivoted about its hinged connection
to the caravan body 110b in direction R5 (shown in Figure 26) until bottom faces 114 to the caravan body 110b in direction R5 (shown in Figure 26) until bottom faces 114
of the floor extension 111 are flush with outer surfaces 110a of the caravan body 110b of the floor extension 111 are flush with outer surfaces 110a of the caravan body 110b
5 5 as shown in Figure 27. A latch or lock may then automatically or manually be engaged as shown in Figure 27. A latch or lock may then automatically or manually be engaged
to lock the floor extension 111 in the stowed position. The floor extension 111 is then to lock the floor extension 111 in the stowed position. The floor extension 111 is then 2024200114
in the stowed position as shown in Figure 27. A method of moving the floor extension in the stowed position as shown in Figure 27. A method of moving the floor extension
111 fromthethestowed 111 from stowed position position to horizontal to the the horizontal position position and and the the barrier barrier 113 from113 the from the
stowed position to the upright position includes the reverse of the above method. stowed position to the upright position includes the reverse of the above method.
10 10 Referring now Referring to variant now to variant B, B, the the following following passage describes aa method passage describes of moving method of movingthe the floor extension 131 from the stowed position to the horizontal position and the barrier floor extension 131 from the stowed position to the horizontal position and the barrier
133 fromthe 133 from thestowed stowed position position to the to the upright upright and and working working position. position. Theextension The floor floor extension 131 shown 131 shown inin Figure Figure 28 28 is is inin thestowed the stowed position. position. First First thethe floorextension floor extension 131131 is pivoted is pivoted
about its about its hinged connection with hinged connection with the the caravan caravanbody body130b 130b in in directionR6R6 direction (shown (shown in in 15 15 Figure 28) until the floor extension 131 is orientated horizontal as shown in Figure 29. Figure 28) until the floor extension 131 is orientated horizontal as shown in Figure 29.
The floor The floor extension extension 131 131 is is in in the the horizontal horizontal and and working position in working position in Figure Figure 29. 29. The The
barrier 133 is in the stowed position in Figure 29. barrier 133 is in the stowed position in Figure 29.
Then the first and third barriers 133a,c are pivoted about the hinged connection between Then the first and third barriers 133a,c are pivoted about the hinged connection between
the first barrier 133a and the floor extension 131 in direction R7 (shown in Figure 29) the first barrier 133a and the floor extension 131 in direction R7 (shown in Figure 29)
20 20 until the first and third barriers 133a,c are orientated upright as shown in Figure 30. until the first and third barriers 133a,c are orientated upright as shown in Figure 30.
Also, the Also, the second and fourth second and fourth barriers barriers 133b,d 133b,d are are pivoted pivoted about about the the hinged connection hinged connection
between the second barrier 133b and the floor extension 131 in direction R8 (shown in between the second barrier 133b and the floor extension 131 in direction R8 (shown in
Figure 29) until the second and fourth barriers 133b,d are orientated upright as shown Figure 29) until the second and fourth barriers 133b,d are orientated upright as shown
in Figure 30. The third barrier 133c is then pivoted about the hinged connection between in Figure 30. The third barrier 133c is then pivoted about the hinged connection between
25 25 the third barrier 133c and the first barrier 133a in direction R9 (shown in Figure 30) the third barrier 133c and the first barrier 133a in direction R9 (shown in Figure 30)
until the third barrier 133c is perpendicular with the first barrier 133a as shown in Figure until the third barrier 133c is perpendicular with the first barrier 133a as shown in Figure
31. Also, the fourth barrier 133d is pivoted about the hinged connection between the 31. Also, the fourth barrier 133d is pivoted about the hinged connection between the
fourth barrier 133d and the second barrier 133b in direction R10 (shown in Figure 30) fourth barrier 133d and the second barrier 133b in direction R10 (shown in Figure 30)
until the fourth barrier 133d is perpendicular with the second barrier 133b as shown in until the fourth barrier 133d is perpendicular with the second barrier 133b as shown in
30 30 Figure 31. The barrier 133 is then in the upright position. A method of moving the floor Figure 31. The barrier 133 is then in the upright position. A method of moving the floor
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extension 131 from the horizontal position to the stowed position and the barrier 133 extension 131 from the horizontal position to the stowed position and the barrier 133
from the from the upright upright position position to to the the stowed stowedposition position includes includes the the reverse reverse ofof the the above above method. method.
Variants A and B each include a retractable roof 124, 144. The retractable roof 124 of Variants A and B each include a retractable roof 124, 144. The retractable roof 124 of
5 5 variant A variant is independent A is independentofofthe thefloor floorextension extension111 111andand thethe barriers barriers 113a-d. 113a-d. TheThe
retractable roof retractable roof124 124 of of variant variantAA may be extended may be extendedover overthe thefloor floor extension extension 111 111and and 2024200114
retracted back towards the caravan body 110b independently of the position of the floor retracted back towards the caravan body 110b independently of the position of the floor
extension 111 and barriers 113a-d. The retractable roof 124 in variant A is a typical extension 111 and barriers 113a-d. The retractable roof 124 in variant A is a typical
caravan awning. caravan awning.The Theretractable retractableroofs roofs124,144 124,144 of of variants variants A and A and B each B may may be each be 10 10 completely retracted completely retracted and andextended extendedover over thethe floor floor extension extension 111,111, 131 131 when when each each respective floor extension 111,131 is in the horizontal and working position. respective floor extension 111,131 is in the horizontal and working position.
Variants A and B each include a gate 117,137 hingedly connected to the barrier 113 and Variants A and B each include a gate 117,137 hingedly connected to the barrier 113 and
openable for access onto the floor extension 111,131 when the floor extension 111,131 openable for access onto the floor extension 111,131 when the floor extension 111,131
is in the horizontal position. The gate 137 of variant B opens in direction R11 as shown is in the horizontal position. The gate 137 of variant B opens in direction R11 as shown
15 15 in Figure 32. The gate 117 of variant A is openable for access to and from the set of in Figure 32. The gate 117 of variant A is openable for access to and from the set of
stairs 125 to and from the floor extension 111, 131. The fourth barrier 113d of variant stairs 125 to and from the floor extension 111, 131. The fourth barrier 113d of variant
A includes the gate 117 and the second barrier 137 of variant B includes the gate 137. A includes the gate 117 and the second barrier 137 of variant B includes the gate 137.
The gate 117, 137 may be located on the sides or free end of the floor extension 111, The gate 117, 137 may be located on the sides or free end of the floor extension 111,
131. 131.
20 20 The barriers The barriers 113a-d mayinclude 113a-d may includeadditional additional supports supports around aroundthe the gate gate 117,137 117,137since since aa support cannot span across the top of the gate between sections off barriers 113a-d. For support cannot span across the top of the gate between sections off barriers 113a-d. For
example, the example, the second second barrier barrier 133b 133b of of variant variantBB may include aa beam may include underthe beam under the gate gate 137 137
spanning between spanning between the the restrest of the of the second second barrier barrier 133b 133b and and the the fourth fourth barrierbarrier 133d. The 133d. The
beam may be laterally tapered and/or include warning labels to reduce the likely hood beam may be laterally tapered and/or include warning labels to reduce the likely hood
25 25 of the beam being a tripping hazard. Alternatively, the beam may be located in a recess of the beam being a tripping hazard. Alternatively, the beam may be located in a recess
in the floor extension 111,131 in the stowed and/or in the upright and working position. in the floor extension 111,131 in the stowed and/or in the upright and working position.
In the In the present present specification, specification, terms terms such suchas as"apparatus", “apparatus”, “means”, "means", “device” "device" and and “member” may refer to singular or plural items and are terms intended to refer to a set "member" may refer to singular or plural items and are terms intended to refer to a set
of properties, of properties, functions functions or or characteristics characteristics performed performedbyby oneone or more or more items items or or 30 30 having componentshaving components oneone or more or more parts. parts. It envisaged It is is envisaged thatthat where where an “apparatus”, an "apparatus",
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“means”, “device” or “member” or similar term is described as being a unitary object, 08 Jan 2024
"means", "device" or "member" or similar term is described as being a unitary object,
then a functionally equivalent object having multiple components is considered to fall then a functionally equivalent object having multiple components is considered to fall
within the within the scope scopeofofthetheterm, term, andand similarly, similarly, where where an “apparatus”, an "apparatus", “assembly”, "assembly",
“means”, "device" "means", “device” or or "member" “member”isis described described as as having having multiple multiple components, components, aa 5 5 functionally equivalent but unitary object is also considered to fall within the scope of functionally equivalent but unitary object is also considered to fall within the scope of
the term, unless the contrary is expressly stated or the context requires otherwise. the term, unless the contrary is expressly stated or the context requires otherwise. 2024200114
In the present specification, the phrase “and/or” refers to severally or any combination In the present specification, the phrase "and/or" refers to severally or any combination
of the features. For example, the phrase “feature 1, feature 2 and/or feature 3” includes of the features. For example, the phrase "feature 1, feature 2 and/or feature 3" includes
within its scope any one of the following combinations: Feature 1 or feature 2 or feature within its scope any one of the following combinations: Feature 1 or feature 2 or feature
10 10 3; feature 1 and feature 2 or feature 3; feature 1 and feature 3 or feature 2; feature 1 or 3; feature 1 and feature 2 or feature 3; feature 1 and feature 3 or feature 2; feature 1 or
feature 2 and feature 3; feature 1 and feature 2 and feature 3. feature 2 and feature 3; feature 1 and feature 2 and feature 3.
Orientational terms used in the specification and claims such as vertical, horizontal, top, Orientational terms used in the specification and claims such as vertical, horizontal, top,
bottom, upper and lower are to be interpreted as relational and are based on the premise bottom, upper and lower are to be interpreted as relational and are based on the premise
that the that the component, item,article, component, item, article, apparatus, apparatus, device device or or instrument instrumentwill willusually usuallybebe 15 15 considered in a particular orientation, which will usually be apparent from the context. considered in a particular orientation, which will usually be apparent from the context.
It will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that many modifications and variations It will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that many modifications and variations
maybebemade may madetotothe themethods methodsofofthe theinvention inventiondescribed described herein herein without without departing departing from from
the spirit and scope of the invention. the spirit and scope of the invention.
It is to be understood that the word “comprising” as used throughout the specification It is to be understood that the word "comprising" as used throughout the specification
20 20 is to be interpreted in its inclusive form, ie. use of the word “comprising” does not is to be interpreted in its inclusive form, ie. use of the word "comprising" does not
exclude the addition of other elements. exclude the addition of other elements.
It is to be understood that various modifications of and/or additions to the invention can It is to be understood that various modifications of and/or additions to the invention can
be made without departing from the basic nature of the invention. these modifications be made without departing from the basic nature of the invention. these modifications
and/or additions are therefore considered to fall within the scope of the invention. For and/or additions are therefore considered to fall within the scope of the invention. For
25 25 example, bar 28 may be fixed to the underside of the floor extension 30 instead of to example, bar 28 may be fixed to the underside of the floor extension 30 instead of to
the top the top of ofthe thedraw drawbar. bar.Cover Cover 66 may may have one or have one or more windows.TheThe more windows. variantsshown variants shown in Figures in Figures 12, 12, 13 and 14 13 and 14 may mayininaddition additionhave havea acover coverlike likethat that shown shownininFigure Figure7.7. Instead of fly screens, the veranda may have transparent plastic panels which create a Instead of fly screens, the veranda may have transparent plastic panels which create a
sealed space. sealed space.
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Claims (12)
- CLAIMS CLAIMS th 1. 1. A vehicle in the form of a caravan, 5 wheeler, motor home, portable building A vehicle in the form of a caravan, 5th wheeler, motor home, portable buildingor houseboat, having a body and a floor, a sides and an end, wherein the vehicle or houseboat, having a body and a floor, a sides and an end, wherein the vehiclefurther comprises further comprises aa floor floor extension extension that that is is adapted adapted to to move moveto toa horizontal a horizontal 5 5 extended working extended workingposition positiontotoform form an an elevated elevated floor floor extension extension andand veranda verandaoutside the body, the floor extension being a panel which, in a stowed position, outside the body, the floor extension being a panel which, in a stowed position, 2024200114lies within 70 degrees of upright and within a recess formed within the body and lies within 70 degrees of upright and within a recess formed within the body andwhich, when deployed in the working position, folds about a horizontal axis to which, when deployed in the working position, folds about a horizontal axis toform the form the floor floor extension, extension, the the floor floor extension extension being hingedly mounted being hingedly mountedto tothethe 10 10 vehicle, the recess formed in the vehicle. vehicle, the recess formed in the vehicle.
- 2. 2. The vehicle as claimed in Claim 1, wherein peripheral faces of the recess follow The vehicle as claimed in Claim 1, wherein peripheral faces of the recess followperipheral faces of the floor extension when the floor extension is in a stowed peripheral faces of the floor extension when the floor extension is in a stowedposition. position.
- 3. 3. The vehicle as claimed in Claim 2, wherein the floor extension further includes The vehicle as claimed in Claim 2, wherein the floor extension further includes15 15 first and second barriers that are hinged to peripheries of the floor extension. first and second barriers that are hinged to peripheries of the floor extension.
- 4. 4. The vehicle as claimed in Claim 3, wherein the floor extension further includes The vehicle as claimed in Claim 3, wherein the floor extension further includesa third and fourth barriers, the third barrier being hinged to the first barrier and a third and fourth barriers, the third barrier being hinged to the first barrier andthe fourth barrier being hinged to the second barrier. the fourth barrier being hinged to the second barrier.
- 5. 5. The vehicle The vehicle as as claimed in Claim claimed in 4, wherein Claim 4, wherein the the barriers barriers are aremoveable moveable between between20 20 the stowed position and the working position. the stowed position and the working position.
- 6. 6. The vehicle as claimed in Claim 5, wherein in the stowed position, the barriers The vehicle as claimed in Claim 5, wherein in the stowed position, the barriersare parallel to a largest top face of the floor extension. are parallel to a largest top face of the floor extension.
- 7. 7. The vehicle The vehicle as as claimed claimedinin Claim Claim5 5oror6,6,wherein whereinininthe theworking workingposition, position,the the barriers are perpendicular to the largest top face of the floor extension. barriers are perpendicular to the largest top face of the floor extension.25 25 8.
- 8. The vehicle as claimed in Claim 6 or 7, wherein in the barriers must be in the The vehicle as claimed in Claim 6 or 7, wherein in the barriers must be in thestowed position to move the floor extension into the stowed position so that the stowed position to move the floor extension into the stowed position SO that thebarriers fit inside the recess. barriers fit inside the recess.24
- 9. 9. The vehicle as claimed in any one of Claims 5 - 8, wherein the barriers are moved The vehicle as claimed in any one of Claims 5 - 8, wherein the barriers are movedbetween the stowed position and the working position when the floor extension between the stowed position and the working position when the floor extensionis in the horizontal and working position. is in the horizontal and working position.
- 10. 10. The vehicle The vehicle as as claimed claimedininany anyone oneofofClaims Claims 1 -19, - 9, wherein wherein in the in the working working5 5 position access to the veranda is from an interior of the vehicle through a door position access to the veranda is from an interior of the vehicle through a doorand/or through a gate on the veranda. and/or through a gate on the veranda. 2024200114
- 11. 11. The vehicle The vehicle as as claimed claimed in in Claim Claim10, 10,wherein whereinininthe thestowed stowedposition, position, the the floor floor extension covers the door. extension covers the door.
- 12. 12. The vehicle as claimed in Claim 10 or 11, wherein in the stowed position, the The vehicle as claimed in Claim 10 or 11, wherein in the stowed position, the10 10 floor extension provides a lockable wall in front of the door during transportation floor extension provides a lockable wall in front of the door during transportationof the vehicle. of the vehicle.25Jan 20242024200114 08 20242001148 4 612 21216 10 38 40 36 nn 3034 18 32 26 28 2220 FIGURE 1 2408 Jan 2024 2024200114202420011442 63634 3028FIGURE 208 Jan 2024 202420011420242001146o3428 30FIGURE 308 Jan 2024 2024200114202420011461640 46 38 4420 FIGURE 408 Jan 2024 2024200114202420011416 3634 38 30 46 182422 48FIGURE 5Jan 20242024200114 08 20242001141616 381434 1822 30 FIGURE 608 Jan 20246 52 2024200114202420011458 647060 16 38 56 626630 6872 24FIGURE 7Jan 20242024200114 08 75 75 202420011474 78 34 76 62 30FIGURE 8 FIGURE 98086 82 8284o o 80FIGURE 11FIGURE 1090888890FIGURE 12 30 FIGURE 1308 Jan 20249294 20242001142024200114FIGURE 146238 FIGURE 15 40 FIGURE 16 346100 309896 FIGURE 18 FIGURE 17Jan 20242024200114 08 20242001146 610434102 34 FIGURE 19 FIGURE 20Jan 20242024200114 08 20242001146126830FIGURE 212024200114 08 Jan 2024113b113d 125 2024200114113 110b120 117110 116 113c112122FIGURE 22111123124 111a115 110a113a2024200114 08 Jan 2024113b113dR2 113 110b117 2024200114120110 116 113cR1112122FIGURE 23111123124 111a115 110a113a2024200114 08 Jan 2024113b113 117 113d110b 2024200114120R4 110 116R3112113c122FIGURE 24111123124 111a115 110a113a2024200114 08 Jan 2024113d 113110b113b 2024200114120 R5110 116113c112122 117 FIGURE 25123 111124 111a116 113a 115 110a2024200114 08 Jan 2024110b110114 2024200114111 111a112124 FIGURE 26110aJan 20242024200114 08 2024200114130 144130b130a134131a 132R6131FIGURE 2708 Jan 2024 20242001142024200114144 130 143142130b130a136 135 140 oR8 133 136133b137133a 133dR7 131a 131133c FIGURE 28 132Jan 20242024200114 08 2024200114144 130 143142130b130a136 135 140 o 133 133b136 137R10133d 133a131a 131 133c FIGURE 29 132 R92024200114 08 Jan 2024133d133 137140 133b 131130a 2024200114130b130142136133c143144135132131a136 FIGURE 30133a2024200114 08 Jan 2024137 R11 133d133b140 131130a 130b130 2024200114142136133c143144135132131a133136133aFIGURE 3108 Jan 20246, 6,130 202420011420242001144 44 4 30 30)LJXUH Figure 326, 6,13033 33)LJXUH Figure 33 4 46, 6,130 34 34 78 18678a 78a 78 78 34 34 )LJXUH Figure 34Jan 20242024200114 08 144 144 7 7 73 73 20242001144 453 53 12 1274 7453 53 )LJXUH Figure 35 ,76 765077 75 75 77 74 7451a 51a 4 4 76 7651 51 79b 79b53 53 53 5379a 79a 3 3 50 )LJXUH Figure 36Jan 202412 122024200114 08 7 74 4 202420011430 3021a 79ai 79ai 21a 17020 203.3 3 21b 21b 31 31)LJXUH Figure 376062 62 65 65 63 4 4 62a 62a 63 34 3432 32 18 18 77 7767a 67a 79a 79a 67b 67b 74,D 74,11a76,E 76,11b)LJXUH Figure 38
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