US 4,594,817 A · Modular sleeping units

Abstract

Sleeping modules are disclosed which are of elongated box shape construction with open ends for access. The are about length and width of a single bed and of sufficient height for an occupant to sit upright. The modules assembled in stacks or columns of two or more modules supported one above the other in parallel relation in a supporting framework and arranged in rows together with bathrooms and other accommodations. The sleeping modules are assembled into portable building units which may be used for portable sleeping accommodations at parks, sporting events, and other locations where temporary or permanent inexpensive sleeping accommodations are desired. Additionally, the sleeping modules may be assembled into larger building units or other suitable accommodations to provide facilities for dormitories, barracks, or places of confinement such as correctional institutions. Portable buildings containing sleeping modules are especially useful to provide sleeping accommodations in places where access is limited and conventional sleeping accommodations are difficult to construct. Buildings containing the sleeping modules are especially useful for sleeping accommodations on off shore oil rigs and for sleeping accommodations along highways, e.g. truck stops and the like.

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A modular sleeping structure comprising

a building enclosure having at least one doorway and door for entrance and exit,
a plurality of sleeping modules in said building enclosure,
some of said modules being supported in vertical columns of at least two modules,
each of said modules being of elongated box shaped construction with an open entrance end, a closed end, and closed top, bottom and side walls,
said modules each comprising an upper and a bottom part of a formed sheet plastic material and fitting together to form said open ended box shaped structure,
said modules each being the size of a standard single bed and a height just sufficient for an occupant, of normal size, up to about six feet three inches in height, to sit upright but less than standing height,
said closed end of each module being flat along opposite sides thereof with a central portion extending outward between said flat sides to form a bulge of recess with side walls between which a person may sit upright,
each said bulge or recess at said closed end being of a shape defining a comfortable back rest extending from side to side partially around the person sitting therein,
a mattress covering the floor, a vertically-extending back cushion fitting the back wall of said closed end bulge, and
openings in said closed walls provided with connections for air conditioning, ventilation and lighting.

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