Multi-position automated convertible vberth for marine vessels
AssigneeBoston Whaler, Inc.
InventorsCharles Dean Foss, Mark Eugene Robinson
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Abstract
A multiple position automated convertible V-berth system for marine vessels having a pair of independent bunks sections, and guide mechanisms for controlling the physical movement of the bunks from one configuration to another. Included is automatic actuation and electronic controls for activating movement of the bunks from one configuration to another in conjunction with the guide mechanism. The multiple position automated convertible V-berth system is convertible between a V-berth configuration and an island bed configuration, eliminates manual operation, and includes automatic deployment and retraction of a table.
Claims12
A multiple position automated convertible V-berth system for marine vessels, comprising:
- a pair of bunk sections;
- guide means for controlling physical movement of said bunks;
- automatic actuation and electronic control means for activating movement of said bunk sections from one configuration to another in conjunction with said guide means;
- said multiple position automated convertible V-berth system is convertible between a V-berth configuration and an bed configuration;
- wherein in said V-berth configuration, sale pair of bunk sections are spaced apart and separated;
- and
- wherein in said bed configuration said pair of bunk sections are pushed together to form a bed.
A multiple position automated convertible V-berth system for marine vessels, comprising:
- a left bunk section and a right bunk section;
- said bunk sections attached to and configured to articulate about a central hub;
- a retractable table disposed between said bunk sections;
- wherein in an open position said left and right bunk sections are spaced apart and separated;
- and
- wherein in said closed position, said left and right bunk sections are brought together to form a bed and said retractable table is retracted downward and stored in said bunk sections.
The multiple position automated convertible V-berth system for marine vessels of claim 12, wherein said one or more actuators comprise electronic linear actuators, hydraulic struts, rams, pistons, or combinations thereof.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.