US3743346A
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Folding camper extension
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-03-08
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Granted: 1973-07-03
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Expires: 1992-03-08
Abstract
Abstract A folding extension having all rigid walls for a camper or the like is provided in practice of this invention. A folding extension may be built onto each side of a camper body at the time it is built, or it may be provided as a kit to be added to the side of an existing camper for providing a supplemental berth. A floor section and a roof section are pivotally attached to the side wall of a camper to pivot down and up therefrom, respectively. The roof section folds down over the floor section when stowed to provide weather protection. Upon unfolding, a side wall and a pair of end walls slide outwardly from beneath the floor section and then pivot upwardly to form the walls of the extension. The roof section pivots back down over the side and end walls to hold them in place and close the assembly.
Inventors
- 👤 T Senn
- 👤 G Senn
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 14:41
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60P; B60P3/00; B60P3/32; B60P3/34
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
218 words
A foldable extension for a camper body or the like having a vertical wall comprising: a floor section having an upper surface; means for pivotally mounting the floor section on the camper wall for pivoting between a vertical stowed position adjacent the camper wall and a horizontal use position extending outwardly from the camper wall; a side wall; means for mounting the side wall for movement between a semistowed position beneath the upper surface of the floor section, an intermediate position extending horizontally outwardly from the floor section, and a use position extending vertically above the outer edge of the floor section; a pair of end walls; means for mounting each of the end walls for movement between a semi-stowed position beneath the upper surface of the floor section, an intermediate position extending horizontally from the floor section, and a use position extending vertically from the floor section and in engagement with the camper wall and the side wall; a roof section; means for pivotally mounting the roof section on the camper wall for pivoting between a stowed position adjacent the camper wall and overlying the floor section, an elevated intermediate position extending outwardly from the camper waLl, and a use position lower than the intermediate position and in engagement with the side wall and the end walls.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
218 words
A foldable extension for a camper body or the like having a vertical wall comprising: a floor section having an upper surface; means for pivotally mounting the floor section on the camper wall for pivoting between a vertical stowed position adjacent the camper wall and a horizontal use position extending outwardly from the camper wall; a side wall; means for mounting the side wall for movement between a semistowed position beneath the upper surface of the floor section, an intermediate position extending horizontally outwardly from the floor section, and a use position extending vertically above the outer edge of the floor section; a pair of end walls; means for mounting each of the end walls for movement between a semi-stowed position beneath the upper surface of the floor section, an intermediate position extending horizontally from the floor section, and a use position extending vertically from the floor section and in engagement with the camper wall and the side wall; a roof section; means for pivotally mounting the roof section on the camper wall for pivoting between a stowed position adjacent the camper wall and overlying the floor section, an elevated intermediate position extending outwardly from the camper waLl, and a use position lower than the intermediate position and in engagement with the side wall and the end walls.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
A foldable extension for a camper body as defined in claim 1 wherein the end walls further comprise an edge member for fixedly engaging the side wall and sealing thereagainst.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
84 words
A foldable extension for a camper body as defined in claim 1 wherein the means for mounting the floor section and roof section comprises: a rigid frame for securing to a camper body; hinge means between the roof section and the frame for pivoting the roof section outwardly and upwardly therefrom; hinge means between the floor section and the frame for pivoting the floor section downwardly and outwardly therefrom; and means for limiting the extent of pivoting of the floor section from the frame.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
52 words
A foldable extension for a camper body as defined in claim 1 wherein the means for mounting the walls each comprise: a pair of tracks mounted on opposite edges of the floor section; a block mounted for sliding movement along the tracks; and hinge means between the block and the respective wall.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
49 words
A foldable extension for a camper body as defined in claim 4 wherein each track further comprises: a slot extending along a portion of the length of the track; and a pin mounted on the block and in engagement with the slot for limiting the extent of sliding thereof.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
27 words
A foldable extension for a camper body as defined in claim 4 wherein the tracks for the end walls are below the tracks for the side wall.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
252 words
A camper body for a pickup truck or the like comprising: a camper body selectively fittable within the bed of the pickup truck; a foldable extension on each side of the camper body for providing a supplemental berth, each of such extensions comprising: a floor section having an upper surface; means for pivotally mounting the floor section on the camper body for pivoting between a vertical stowed position adjacent a side of the camper body and a horizontal use position extending outwardly from the camper body; a side wall; means for mounting the side wall for movement between a semi-stowed position beneath the upper surface of the floor section, an intermediate position extending horizontally outwardly from the floor section, and a use position extending vertically above the outer edge of the floor section; a pair of end walls; means for mounting each of the end walls for movement between a semi-stowed position beneath the upper surface of the floor section, an intermediate position extending horizontally from the floor section, and a use position extending vertically from the floor section and in engagement with the camper wall and the side wall; a roof section; means for pivotally mounting the roof section on the camper body for pivoting between a stowed position adjacent a side of the camper body and overlying the floor section, an elevated intermediate position extending outwardly from the camper body, and a use position lower than the intermediate position and in engagement with the side wall and the end walls.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
252 words
A camper body for a pickup truck or the like comprising: a camper body selectively fittable within the bed of the pickup truck; a foldable extension on each side of the camper body for providing a supplemental berth, each of such extensions comprising: a floor section having an upper surface; means for pivotally mounting the floor section on the camper body for pivoting between a vertical stowed position adjacent a side of the camper body and a horizontal use position extending outwardly from the camper body; a side wall; means for mounting the side wall for movement between a semi-stowed position beneath the upper surface of the floor section, an intermediate position extending horizontally outwardly from the floor section, and a use position extending vertically above the outer edge of the floor section; a pair of end walls; means for mounting each of the end walls for movement between a semi-stowed position beneath the upper surface of the floor section, an intermediate position extending horizontally from the floor section, and a use position extending vertically from the floor section and in engagement with the camper wall and the side wall; a roof section; means for pivotally mounting the roof section on the camper body for pivoting between a stowed position adjacent a side of the camper body and overlying the floor section, an elevated intermediate position extending outwardly from the camper body, and a use position lower than the intermediate position and in engagement with the side wall and the end walls.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
26 words
A camper body as defined in claim 7 wherein the end walls further comprise an edge member for fixedly engaging the side wall and sealing thereagainst.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
83 words
A camper body as defined in claim 7 wherein the means for mounting the floor section and roof section comprises: a rigid frame fixed to a side wall of the camper body; hinge means between the roof section and the frame for pivoting the roof section outwardly and upwardly therefrom; hinge means between the floor section and the frame for pivoting the floor section downwardly and outwardly therefrom; and means for limiting the extent of pivoting of the floor section from the frame.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
48 words
A camper body as defined in claim 7 wherein the means for mounting the walls each comprise: a pair of tracks mounted on opposite edges of the floor section; a block mounted for sliding Movement along the tracks; and hinge means between the block and the respective wall.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
45 words
A camper body as defined in claim 10 wherein each track further comprises: a slot extending along a portion of the length of the track; and a pin mounted on the block and in engagement with the slot for limiting the extent of sliding thereof.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
23 words
A camper body as defined in claim 10 wherein the tracks for the end walls are below the tracks for the side wall.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-07-02 | 1977-01-01 | 1977-07-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-07-02 | 1981-01-01 | 1981-07-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-07-02 | 1985-01-01 | 1985-07-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |