System for utilizing raisable and lowerable berths in compartments having limited space

摘要

PCT No. PCT/NO88/00046 Sec. 371 Date Feb. 28, 1989 Sec. 102(e) Date Feb. 28, 1989 PCT Filed May 26, 1988 PCT Pub. No. WO88/09271 PCT Pub. Date Dec. 1, 1988.A system for optimal space utilization by using at least one raisable and lowerable berth. The at least one berth can be raised to a storage or day position and lowered to a service or night position by a driving motor operatively connected to the berth. The position of the berth is essentially horizontal in the storage as well as the service position. The berth is provided with guiding bodies for movable engagement along essentially vertical guide rails fastened adjacent to limiting walls of the compartment in question. The guide rails can also be a part of the bearing structure of the compartment. Below the berth there are arranged at least one permanently mounted, pivotable chair capable of being stowed and/or put down in a position to free the necessary space for lowering the berth to the night position.