COMPACT SLEEPING UNIT FOR AN ACCOMMODATION FACILITY

Abstract

Disclosed is a compact sleeping unit (1) for an accommodation facility (4), comprising at least one standing area (20), at least some sections of which have headroom, and at least one sleeping area (30). The compact sleeping unit (1) is characterized in that the standing area (20) is arranged on a lower storey (2) and the sleeping area (30) is arranged on an upper storey (3).

Claims

1. A compact sleeping unit for an accommodation facility, having at least one standing area, that, at least in sections, has standing height, and at least one sleeping area, characterized in that the standing area is arranged on a lower storey, and the sleeping area is arranged on an upper storey.

2. The compact sleeping unit as claimed in claim 1, wherein the upper storey has at least one sleeping means, preferably a bed, wherein the sleeping means is arranged higher than a floor of the upper storey.

3. The compact sleeping unit as claimed in claim 2, wherein the standing area beneath the sleeping means has standing height, and beneath the floor of the upper storey the standing height is not attained.

4. The compact sleeping unit as claimed in claim 1, wherein the lower storey and the upper storey are connected to each other by means of an ascent means, preferably by means of a staircase.

5. The compact sleeping unit as claimed in claim 4, wherein the ascent means, preferably the staircase, is of a closed design.

6. The compact sleeping unit as claimed in claim 1, wherein the lower storey and the upper storey are connected by means of an opening that preferably extends beyond the base area of an ascent means.

7. The compact sleeping unit as claimed in claim 1, wherein there is a window arranged in the upper storey.

8. The compact sleeping unit as claimed in claim 1, wherein the lower storey and/or the upper storey have/has a washing area that has standing height, at least in sections.

9. The compact sleeping unit as claimed in claim 8, wherein the washing area has at least one washing means, preferably a shower and/or a washbasin.

10. The compact sleeping unit as claimed in claim 9, additionally having a partitioning means, preferably a door or a curtain, which is realized such that it can separate the washing area from the rest of the first storey or from the rest of the second storey.

11. The compact sleeping unit as claimed in claim 10, wherein the partition means is of a translucent design.

12. The compact sleeping unit as claimed in claim 1, wherein the lower storey and/or the upper storey have/has an image representation that can be illuminated.

13. The compact sleeping unit as claimed in claim 12, wherein the image representation is designed to be illuminated from behind by means of LEDs.

14. The compact sleeping unit as claimed in claim 12, wherein the image representation is designed to be replaceable.

15. An accommodation facility, having at least one compact sleeping unit as claimed in claim 1.

Description

[0058] Two exemplary embodiments and further advantages of the invention are explained in the following in combination with the following figures. There are shown therein:

[0059] FIG. 1 a perspective schematic representation of a compact sleeping unit according to the invention, according to a first exemplary embodiment, from a right side;

[0060] FIG. 2 a perspective schematic representation of a compact sleeping unit according to the invention, according to the first exemplary embodiment, from a left side;

[0061] FIG. 3 a perspective schematic representation of a compact sleeping unit according to the invention, according to the first exemplary embodiment, from a front side;

[0062] FIG. 4 a top view of the lower storey of a compact sleeping unit according to the invention, according to the first exemplary embodiment;

[0063] FIG. 5 a top view of the upper storey of a compact sleeping unit according to the invention, according to the first exemplary embodiment;

[0064] FIG. 6 a perspective schematic representation of a compact sleeping unit according to the invention, according to a second exemplary embodiment, from a right side;

[0065] FIG. 7 a perspective schematic representation of a compact sleeping unit according to the invention, according to the second exemplary embodiment, from a left side;

[0066] FIG. 8 a top view of the lower storey of a compact sleeping unit according to the invention, according to the second exemplary embodiment;

[0067] FIG. 9 a top view of the upper storey of a compact sleeping unit according to the invention, according to the second exemplary embodiment; and

[0068] FIG. 10 a schematic representation of an accommodation facility having compact sleeping units according to the invention, according to one of the two exemplary embodiments, from above.

[0069] FIGS. 1 to 5 show differing perspective schematic representations, or top views, of a compact sleeping unit 1 according to a first exemplary embodiment, from differing sides, or storey-wise from above. The compact sleeping unit 1 extends in the horizontal plane in a longitudinal direction X, which may also be referred to as depth X, and a transverse direction Y, which may also be referred to as width Y. Extending perpendicularly in relation to the horizontal plane is a vertical direction Z, which may also be referred to as height Z, see e.g. FIGS. 1 to 3.

[0070] According to the invention, the compact sleeping unit 1 has a lower storey 2 and an upper storey 3, which are arranged over one another in the height Z. The lower storey 2 has substantially a standing area 20 that, in the height Z, is dimensioned in such a manner that an adult person can stand upright here. The standing area 20 is divided, according to its functions, into differing areas 20a, 20b, 20c, wherein there are arranged, in the depth X, starting from the front side of the compact sleeping unit 1, an entrance area 20a, then a changing area 20b, and finally a washing area 20c, see e.g. FIGS. 1 and 4. These areas 20a, 20b, 20c have a uniform floor 21, starting from which the standing height is measured, in the height Z, see e.g. FIG. 1.

[0071] The front side of the compact sleeping unit 1 has an entrance door 22 that can be opened outward, so that no space for this function is required inside the compact sleeping unit 1, see e.g. FIG. 4. The part of the standing height 20 into which the entrance door 22 leads therefore also constitutes the entrance area 20a.

[0072] In the entrance area 20a, an ascent means 23, in the form of a closed staircase 23, leads into the upper storey 3. The area beneath the staircase 23, which does not have standing height, serves as a storage means 24 in the form of an open closet 24, or an open lower stair step 24. For example, suitcases and the like, and clothing and the like, can be stored here. For this purpose, there is also a clothes rail 25 provided in the closet 24, to allow clothing to be hung up. On the floor of the closet 24 there is also a waste bin 26, arranged in a space-saving manner. This part of the standing area 20 can therefore also be referred to as a changing area 20b, since the closet 24 is also directly accessible here. Provided between the changing area 20b and the staircase 23 is a partition wall 27, which closes off the staircase 23 from the changing area 20b to the side in the transverse direction Y, see e.g. FIG. 1.

[0073] The changing area 20b is delimited in the depth X by a translucent partition means 29 in the from of a glass door 29. Behind the glass door 29 is the washing area 20c of the compact sleeping unit 1, which has a washing means 28 in the form of a shower 28a, and a washing means 28 in the form of a washbasin 28b, see e.g. FIGS. 1 and 4.

[0074] The upper storey 3 of the compact sleeping unit 1 forms the sleeping area 30. The upper storey 3 has a floor 31 that, in the height Z, is arranged above the closet 24 and the washbasin 28b, see e.g. FIGS. 2 to 5. Beneath the floor 31, the standing height is not attained, such that the closet 24 and the washbasin 28b can be arranged here without the quality of standing upright being impaired for the user. The staircase 23 ends at this floor 31 of the upper storey 3.

[0075] The upper storey 3, as a sleeping area 30, has a sleeping means 33 in the form of a bed 33, which is arranged higher than the floor 31 of the upper storey 3, and specifically above the standing area 20 of the lower storey 2. This renders possible an overall structure of the compact sleeping unit 1 that is as flat as possible. The bed 33 in this case can be used comfortably from the side, and with the height difference of a standard bed 33 relative to the floor 31, which can greatly improve the comfort of the compact sleeping unit 1 according to the invention, cf., for example, FIGS. 2 and 3.

[0076] Arranged on the wall, next to the head end of the bed 33, at the rear, i.e. facing away from the front side of the compact sleeping unit 1 in the depth X, is a storage or depositing means 35 in the form of a bedside cabinet 35, to create a storage facility that can be reached from the bed 33, cf., for example, FIG. 2.

[0077] The staircase 23 leads from the lower storey 2, through an opening 32 in the upper storey 3, to the floor 31 of the upper storey 3, this opening 32 being deliberately realized such that it is considerably wider horizontally than would be necessary for taking through the staircase 23. As a result, owing to the opening 32, an air space 32 above the entrance area 20a is also created, such that more light can be exchanged between the two storeys 2, 3, cf., for example, FIGS. 1 and 2. This can give the user an impression of greater spaciousness of the compact sleeping unit 1.

[0078] Toward the air space 32, the bed 22 has a translucent delimiting means 34, in the form of a glass partition pane 34. This partition pane 34 makes it possible, for example, to prevent a bed cover from falling downward through the air space 32. Owing to the translucency of the partition pane 34, an impression of greater spaciousness can be achieved, or the impression of a visual separation by the partition pane 34 can be avoided, see e.g. FIGS. 1 and 2.

[0079] Arranged above the entrance door 22 is a window 36, which extends substantially over the entire width Y of the compact sleeping unit 1 and which in the height Z is arranged somewhat above the bed 33, cf., for example, FIGS. 1 to 3 and 5. Through the window 36, natural light can pass from outside into the compact sleeping unit 1, such that the interior can appear brighter. In addition, in this way the compact sleeping unit 1 can be entered in a lit state. Moreover, it is possible to create for the user the possibility of being able to look out through the window 36, in particular from the bed 33, cf., for example, FIGS. 1 to 3.

[0080] Arranged in the upper storey 3, on the left inner side of the compact sleeping unit 1, i.e. opposite the bed 33 in the width Y, is an image representation 37 that can be illuminated, which can be viewed by the user, in particular from the bed 33. The interior of the compact sleeping unit 1 can thereby be made more welcoming. The image representation 37 is realized as a flat film and let into the side wall of the compact sleeping unit 1, or it occupies the entire side wall of the upper storey 3, i.e. it extends over the entire depth X and height Z of the side wall. A very impressive effect of the image representation 37 that can be illuminated can thus be achieved. The illumination of the image representation 37 is effected from behind, by means of a multiplicity of LEDs.

[0081] The image representation 37 is preferably designed to be replaceable, such that a user can search for the image according to their requirement, which can impart a certain individual character to the compact sleeping unit 1.

[0082] The image representation 37 has a three-dimensional effect, such that the upper storey 3 of the compact sleeping unit 1 can be perceived by the user as being wider.

[0083] FIGS. 6 to 9 show differing perspective schematic representations, or top views, of a compact sleeping unit 1 according to a second exemplary embodiment, from differing sides, or storey-wise from above. The compact sleeping unit 1 according to the second exemplary embodiment differs from the compact sleeping unit 1 according to the first exemplary embodiment of FIGS. 1 to 5 in that a washing area 30c is also provided in the second storey. This washing area 30c is arranged, in the width Y, next to the sleeping means 33 at the level of the floor 31 of the upper storey 3 and, in the depth X, maximally spaced apart from the ascent means 23. The washing area 30c has a washing means 38 in the form of a shower 38a, which can be separated from the rest of the upper storey 3 by a partition means 39.

[0084] Accordingly, in the lower storey 2, it is possible to dispense with a washing area 20c of the scope of a shower 28a, cf., for example, FIGS. 1 and 4. Instead, a smaller washing area 20c, having only a washbasin 28b, may be provided, in order to create here the possibility for a user, for example, to brush their teeth, wash their hands, face, etc. without having to use the shower 38a on the upper storey 3 for this purpose. This can be advantageous, in particular, if a user, for example, wishes to wash their hands immediately after entering the compact sleeping unit 1, before having removed their shoes, which may possibly be dirty.

[0085] As an alternative to the washbasin 28b, a storage means 24, in the form of an open or closed clothes closet 24, could also be arranged at this location. This would crate additional stowage space, even if this were to necessitate dispensing with the previously described advantages of a separate washbasin 28b in the lower storey. In this case, as described in the first exemplary embodiment, for the lower storey 2, there could be a washbasin in the washing means 38 of the upper storey 3 (not represented).

[0086] Since the transfer of the shower 38a into the upper storey 3 has released a not inconsiderable volume of the lower storey 2, in the case of the compact sleeping unit 1 according to the second exemplary embodiment there is the possibility to create an additional relaxation area 20b, e.g. in the form of a lounger 20d, by dispensing with the storage means 24 beneath the ascent means 23 and beneath the floor 31 of the upper storey 3, including the area beneath the shower 30c of the upper storey 3. This lounger 20d can be used for relaxing, reading, watching television etc., as an alternative to the sleeping means 33 of the upper storey 3. However, the lounger 20d may also be used as an additional sleeping means 20d of the lower storey 2. In any case, the lounger 20d may have one or more cushions 20e, which can be arranged in a removable manner on an outer wall of the compact sleeping unit 1, in such a manner that, for the user, the comfort of the lounger 20d can be increased.

[0087] According to the invention, the compact sleeping unit 1 according to FIGS. 1 to 5 and that according to FIGS. 6 to 9 have numerous features that can improve the comfort of use of such a compact sleeping unit 1, as compared with known compact sleeping units 1, as previously described. In this case, the arranging of the bed 33 in a second storey 3 is of particular importance, since this creates considerably more design and usage possibilities, for a comparable base area, in comparison with known compact sleeping units 1. A separate sleeping area 30 can thus be created, which can be spaced apart from the entrance area 20a and the like, which can improve sleeping comfort. In addition, the window 36 and the image representation 37 that can be illuminated of the upper storey 3, by means of the optical effects that can be achieved thereby, make it possible to achieve an impression of the compact sleeping unit 1 that is more spacious, or less oppressive. Moreover, a personal washbasin 20c, 30c in one of the two storeys 2, 3, or also in both storeys 2, 3, together with, in particular, a personal shower 28a, 38a, can significantly increase the comfort of use of a compact sleeping unit 1.

[0088] FIG. 10 shows a schematic representation of an accommodation facility 4 having compact sleeping units 1 according to the invention, according to one of the two exemplary embodiments, from above. A plurality of compact sleeping units 1 according to the invention are arranged in a corresponding area 40 inside a building. This area 40 is accessible from outside, through an access door 44.

[0089] Adjoining the area 40 of the compact sleeping units 1 inside the building is a common WC area 41, in which individual WC cabins 42, and washbasins 43 for communal use, are arranged. In this way, a plurality of compact sleeping units 1 according to the invention can be combined to form an accommodation facility 4, e.g. as an hotel.

LIST OF REFERENCES (PART OF THE DESCRIPTION)

[0090] X longitudinal direction, depth

[0091] Y transverse direction, depth

[0092] Z vertical direction, height

[0093] 1 compact sleeping unit

[0094] 2 lower storey

[0095] 20 standing area

[0096] 20a entrance area of lower storey 2

[0097] 20b changing area of lower storey 2

[0098] 20c washing area of lower storey 2

[0099] 20d relaxation area/lounger/sleeping means of lower storey 2

[0100] 20e cushion of relaxation area 20d, cushion of lounger 20d

[0101] 21 floor of lower storey 2

[0102] 22 entrance door

[0103] 23 ascent means, (closed) staircase

[0104] 24 storage means, (open) closet, (open) lower stair step

[0105] 25 clothes rail of storage means 24

[0106] 26 waste bin

[0107] 27 partition wall of ascent means 23

[0108] 28 washing means of lower storey 2

[0109] 28a shower of lower storey 2

[0110] 28b washbasin of lower storey 2

[0111] 29 (translucent) partition means, door, curtain of shower 28a of lower storey 2

[0112] 3 upper storey

[0113] 30 sleeping area 30 of upper storey 3

[0114] 30c washing area of upper storey 3

[0115] 31 floor of upper storey 3

[0116] 32 opening of upper storey 3, air space

[0117] 33 sleeping means, bed of upper storey 3

[0118] 34 (translucent) delimiting means of sleeping means 33, partition pane

[0119] 35 storage/depositing means, bedside table

[0120] 36 window

[0121] 37 image representation that can be illuminated

[0122] 38 washing means of upper storey 3

[0123] 38a shower of upper storey 3

[0124] 39 (translucent) partition means, door, curtain of shower 38a of upper storey 3

[0125] 4 accommodation facility, hotel

[0126] 40 area having compact sleeping s 1

[0127] 41 common WC area

[0128] 42 individual WC cabins

[0129] 43 washbasin

[0130] 44 access door