Jeffrey R Corey

US Patent:

62135317, Apr 10, 2001

Filed:

Dec 8, 1999

Appl. No.:

9/456635

Inventors:

Jeffrey S. Corey - Krum TX
William C. Kahn - Denton TX
Frank H. Schneck - Corinth TX
Charles L. Cook - Thackerville OK

Assignee:

Paccar INC - Bellevue WA

International Classification:

B62C 106

US Classification:

296 2609

Abstract:

An extendable sleeper for a truck that has a fixed portion and an extension. The extension is slidably connected to the fixed portion for horizontal longitudinal movement with respect thereto. The fixed portion is defined by rigid sleeper sidewalls, and is adapted for attaching to a rear portion of a truck cab. The extension has rigid extension sidewalls and a rigid rear panel. The movement of the extension with respect to the fixed portion causes the extendable sleeper to move between a stored configuration and a deployed configuration. In the stored configuration, at least part of the extension is located inside the fixed portion. In the deployed configuration, at least another part of the extension is extending behind the fixed portion such that the sleeper has a relatively greater enclosed volume. The extendable sleeper may further incorporate a bed, a table, retractable furniture, a retractable platform, a storage compartment, windows, a safety lock, a safety alarm system, or a power actuator for moving the extension.