Patent ID: 6505362
Filing Date: 2003-01-14
Classification: B62D

Abstract:
A bed comprising:a frame, for contact and cooperation with a surface in a vehicle; a mattress, for cushioning a person; a mattress support structure for contacting and providing support to the mattress; a suspension system between said mattress support structure and said frame for providing cushioning of a person on the mattress when said vehicle is caused to abruptly move in a direction having a vertical component; wherein said suspension system includes a shock; wherein said suspension system cooperates with said mattress support structure through the use of a plurality of rollers, which move with respect to said mattress support structure, where motion of said rollers results in a vertical displacement between said frame and said mattress support structure; wherein said plurality of rollers is each coupled to an arm rigidly coupled to a shaft; and wherein said arm provides lift to said mattress support structure when said shock provides force on said arm.