Patent ID: 7097204
Filing Date: 2006-08-29
Classification: B60P,B62D

Abstract:
1. A sleeper bunk restraining system comprising: a sleeper bunk configured to be carried by a vehicle and defining a length extending generally transverse relative to a direction of travel of the vehicle, the bunk including a stationary portion having a first top surface and a movable portion defined along the length and having a second top surface, the movable portion movable relative to the stationary portion along the length between a first position with the first and second top surfaces together defining an occupant-supporting surface of the bunk and an occupant restraining position with the movable portion forming an occupant restraining barrier relative to the stationary portion for restraining occupant movement toward the direction of travel, and a restrainer including at least one elongated web configured to extend over the stationary portion and engage the movable portion to secure the movable portion in the occupant restraining position when the vehicle is traveling, the at least one elongated web having one end configured to be connected to the vehicle.