Modular sleeping unit for ship crew or the like
AssigneeAmtech Corporation
InventorRichard E. Clarke
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Abstract
A modular sleeping unit having individual, stackable, unitary berths providing increased comfort for crew members. The berths are constructed from reinforced plastics or other materials and are dimensioned to fit through typical ship access openings. The berths can be provided with drawer units or integral storage lockers. Lighting and ventilation can be controlled from each berth.
Claims6
A berth system adapted for easy installation in a ship, comprising a plurality of modular sleeping units, each comprising a unitary berth having integral top, bottom pan, back wall and two end portions defining an interior with an entry-egress opening, wherein the bottom pan is sized to accept a mattress wherein the bottom pan forms a bottom frame portion having a hinged bottom panel contained therein and including a locker section connected to the bottom frame portion and disposed beneath the hinged bottom panel wherein the hinged bottom panel can be opened to reveal the locker section, the locker section having a drawer and a bottom panel prop bar to hold the hinged bottom panel in an open position, wherein the drawer is smaller in area than the locker section and wherein the locker section includes dividers which provide support for the hinged bottom panel and which define right, left, and rear storage area and a drawer receptacle separate therefrom, whereby access to the storage areas is only available through the hinged bottom panel, said units mounted on top of each other, the lowermost one including adjuster means to level the berth system relative to a supporting surface.
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