Patent ID: 8038193
Filing Date: 2011-10-18
Classification: A47C,B60P,B60R,F16M

Abstract:
1. A vehicle comprising: a first guide member coupled to the vehicle, the first guide member being oriented vertically in the vehicle; a second guide member coupled to the vehicle, the second guide member being oriented vertically in the vehicle; a first strap that extends lengthwise in a vertical direction adjacent to the first guide member; a second strap that extends lengthwise in a vertical direction adjacent to the second guide member; a bed; and a motor that drives movement of the first strap and the second strap to move the bed vertically and at least substantially translationally between a lowered position where the bed is positioned to be receive one or more persons to thereon and a raised position where the bed is stowed adjacent to a ceiling of the vehicle; wherein the first guide member and the second guide member guide the bed and prevent it from swinging as it moves between the lowered position and the raised position.