MULTI-FUNCTION SEAT, BED, LOUNGE, AND DINETTE SYSTEM FOR LIMITED-SPACE ENCLOSURES

Abstract

An adjustable seat system transformable from a first, bench seat orientation to a second, lay-flat bed orientation, to a third, raised bed orientation, to a lounge orientation there between. The system includes a seat, a seat back, a foot rest with a foot rest cushion, and a bed cushion stored behind the seat back when in the first, bench seat orientation. The foot rest can be independently raised and lowered as desired. When the bed cushion is moved from a stored position to a horizontal position, the seat, seat back, and foot rest elements are moved away from the bed cushion and can be oriented into a horizontal position to form the second, lay-flat bed orientation. A pair of adjustable seat systems can be deployed together and separately and autonomously controlled. The pair of adjustable seat systems can be moved apart and rotated to be oriented about an optional dinette.

Claims

1. An adjustable seat system for an enclosed space, the system comprising: a seat assembly comprising a frame, a foot rest, a seat, a seat back, and a bed cushion; said seat assembly configured to be transformed from a first, bench seat orientation to a second, bed orientation; said frame comprising a base frame affixed to a floor of the enclosed space; said frame further comprising a seat frame connected beneath said seat and said seat back, said seat frame being moveable from a first position within said base frame and a second position away from said base frame when said seat assembly is transformed from said first, bench seat orientation to said second, bed orientation; said footrest configured to be transformed from a first, stored orientation to a second, raised orientation, wherein said raised orientation can be any angle between one degree (1) and ninety degrees (90) with respect to said first, stored orientation; said bed cushion affixed to said seat assembly behind said seat back when said seat assembly is in said first, bench seat orientation; whereby said foot rest, said seat, said seat back, and said bed cushion form a horizontal, flat surface when said seat assembly is in said second, bed orientation; and said bed cushion capable of being raised and lowered from a horizontal orientation to an angled orientation relative to said seat back.

2. The adjustable seat system of claim 1, wherein the enclosed space is a space selected from the list comprising: a recreational vehicle (RV) interior; a motorhome interior; a van interior; a boat interior; a tiny-home interior; an apartment interior; and a home interior.

3. The adjustable seat system of claim 1, further comprising: said frame comprising a foot rest mount, a seat mount, a seat back mount, and a bed cushion mount; said foot rest mounted to said foot rest mount; said seat mounted to said seat mount; said seat back mounted to said seat back mount; and said bed cushion mounted to said bed cushion mount.

4. The adjustable seat system of claim 3, further comprising: a foot rest stand hingedly connected beneath said foot rest mount; said foot rest stand configured to be moved between a first, stored orientation and a second deployed orientation, wherein said second, deployed orientation is perpendicular to said foot rest mount; and wherein said foot rest stand is configured to engage with a floor structure.

5. The adjustable seat system of claim 3, further comprising: a first powered element connected to said bed cushion mount; said first powered element configured to move said bed cushion mount from said first, bench seat orientation to said second, bed orientation, thereby reorienting said seat back from said first, bench seat orientation to said second, bed orientation and further configured to move said seat frame away from said base frame via at least one caster; a second powered element connected to said foot rest mount; said second powered element configured to move said footrest mount from said first, stored orientation to said second, raised orientation; a third powered element connected to said bed cushion mount; and said third powered element configured to move said bed cushion mount relative to said seat back mount.

6. The adjustable seat system of claim 4, further comprising: said first powered element selected from a list of powered elements comprising: a first actuator; and a first motor; said second powered element selected from a list of powered elements comprising: a second actuator; and a second motor; and said third powered element selected from a list of powered elements comprising: a third actuator; and a third motor.

7. The adjustable seat system of claim 3, further comprising: a first manual element connected to said bed cushion mount; said first manual element configured to move said bed cushion mount from said first, bench seat orientation to said second, bed orientation, thereby reorienting said seat back from said first, bench seat orientation to said second, bed orientation and further configured to move said seat frame away from said base frame via at least one caster; a second manual element connected to said foot rest mount; said second manual element configured to move said footrest mount from said first, stored orientation to said second, raised orientation; a third manual element connected to said bed cushion mount; and said third manual element configured to move said bed cushion mount relative to said seat back mount.

8. The adjustable seat system of claim 3, further comprising: a floor structure comprising a first-floor level and a second-floor level, wherein said second floor level is lower than said first floor level.

9. The adjustable seat system of claim 8, further comprising: a foot rest stand hingedly connected beneath said foot rest mount; said foot rest stand configured to be moved between a first, stored orientation and a second deployed orientation, wherein said second, deployed orientation is perpendicular to said foot rest mount; and wherein said foot rest stand is configured to engage with said second floor level.

10. The adjustable seat system of claim 7, further comprising: a first powered element connected to said bed cushion mount; said first powered element configured to move said bed cushion mount from said first, bench seat orientation to said second, bed orientation, thereby reorienting said seat back from said first, bench seat orientation to said second, bed orientation and further configured to move said seat frame away from said base frame via at least one rail assembly, whereby said at least one rail assembly is configured to cantilever said seat frame above said second floor level; a second powered element connected to said foot rest mount; said second powered element configured to move said footrest mount from said first, stored orientation to said second, raised orientation; a third powered element connected to said bed cushion mount; and said third powered element configured to move said bed cushion mount relative to said seat back mount.

11. The adjustable seat system of claim 10, further comprising: said first powered element selected from a list of powered elements comprising: a first actuator; and a first motor; said second powered element selected from a list of powered elements comprising: a second actuator; and a second motor; and said third powered element selected from a list of powered elements comprising: a third actuator; and a third motor.

12. The adjustable seat system of claim 10, further comprising: a first manual element connected to said bed cushion mount; said first manual element configured to move said bed cushion mount from said first, bench seat orientation to said second, bed orientation, thereby reorienting said seat back from said first, bench seat orientation to said second, bed orientation and further configured to move said seat frame away from said base frame via at least one caster and at least one rail assembly, whereby said at least one rail assembly is configured to cantilever said seat frame above said second floor level; a second manual element connected to said foot rest mount; said second manual element configured to move said footrest mount from said first, stored orientation to said second, raised orientation; a third manual element connected to said bed cushion mount; and said third manual element configured to move said bed cushion mount relative to said seat back mount.

13. The adjustable seat system of claim 1, further comprising: at least one console connected to a side of said seat assembly.

14. The adjustable seat system of claim 13, wherein said at least one console is configured to contain an accessory selected from the list comprising: a cup holder; a retractable tray table; and a control panel configured to control the orientation of said seat assembly.

15. An adjustable seat system for an enclosed space, the system comprising: a first seat assembly and a second seat assembly placed adjacent to one another thereby forming a first, bench orientation, each of said first and second seat assemblies comprising a respective frame, a respective foot rest, a respective seat, a respective seat back, and a respective bed cushion; each of said first and second seat assembly frames comprising a base frame affixed to a floor surface of said vehicle interior; each of said first and second seat assembly footrests configured to be positioned between a first, stored orientation and a second, raised orientation, wherein said raised orientation can be any angle between one degree (1) and ninety degrees (90) with respect to said first, stored orientation; said first and second seat configured to be transformed from said first, bench orientation to a second, bed orientation whereby said foot rest, said seat, said seat back, and said bed cushion form a horizontal, flat surface parallel with said floor; said first and second seats configured to be further transformed from said first, bench orientation to a third, separated orientation whereby said first seat assembly and said second seat assembly slide apart; and said first and second seats further configured to be transformed from said third, separated orientation to a fourth, rotated orientation whereby the first seat assembly and said second seat assembly face one another.

16. The adjustable seat system of claim 15, further comprising: a dinette configured to be selectively and removably placed between said first and second seat assemblies when said first and second seat assemblies are in said fourth, rotated orientation.

17. The adjustable seat system of claim 15, further comprising: a first console connected to an exterior side of said first seat assembly; and a second console connected to an exterior side of said second seat assembly.

18. The adjustable seat system of claim 17, further comprising: wherein said first console is configured to contain an accessory selected from the list comprising: a cup holder; a retractable tray table; and a control panel configured to control the orientation of said first assembly; and wherein said second console is configured to contain an accessory selected from the list comprising: a cup holder; a retractable tray table; and a control panel configured to control the orientation of said second seat assembly.

19. The adjustable seat system of claim 15, wherein said first seat assembly and said second seat assembly are separately and autonomously controlled independently.

20. The adjustable seat system of claim 15, further comprising: wherein said second, bed orientation provides a bed surface of a size selected from a list of sizes comprising: a queen-sized bed; and a king-sized bed.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0022] The drawings constitute a part of this specification and include exemplary embodiments of the present invention illustrating various objects and features thereof.

[0023] FIG. 1 is a three-dimensional isometric view of a preferred embodiment of the present invention shown in a first, bench seat orientation.

[0024] FIG. 2 is a three-dimensional isometric view thereof shown in a second, lay-flat bed orientation.

[0025] FIG. 3 is a three-dimensional isometric view thereof shown in a third, raised bed-cushion orientation.

[0026] FIG. 4 is a top plan view of the embodiment of FIG. 1.

[0027] FIG. 5 is a bottom plan view thereof.

[0028] FIG. 6 is a right-side elevational view thereof.

[0029] FIG. 7 is a front elevational view thereof.

[0030] FIG. 8 is a rear elevational view thereof.

[0031] FIG. 9 is a three-dimensional isometric view of the embodiment of FIG. 1 shown with the cushion elements removed.

[0032] FIG. 10 is a top plan view thereof.

[0033] FIG. 11 is a right-side elevational view thereof.

[0034] FIG. 12 is a front elevational view thereof.

[0035] FIG. 13 is a rear elevational view thereof.

[0036] FIG. 14 is a top plan view of the embodiment of FIG. 2.

[0037] FIG. 15 is a right-side elevational view thereof.

[0038] FIG. 16 is a front elevational view thereof.

[0039] FIG. 17 is a rear elevational view thereof.

[0040] FIG. 18 is a three-dimensional isometric view of the embodiment of FIG. 1 shown with the cushion elements removed.

[0041] FIG. 19 is a top plan view thereof.

[0042] FIG. 20 is a right-side elevational view thereof.

[0043] FIG. 21 is a front elevational view thereof.

[0044] FIG. 22 is a rear elevational view thereof.

[0045] FIG. 23 is a top plan view of the embodiment of FIG. 3.

[0046] FIG. 24 is a right-side elevational view thereof.

[0047] FIG. 25 is a front elevational view thereof.

[0048] FIG. 26 is a rear elevational view thereof.

[0049] FIG. 27 is a three-dimensional isometric view of the embodiment of FIG. 1 shown with the cushion elements removed.

[0050] FIG. 28 is a top plan view thereof.

[0051] FIG. 29 is a right-side elevational view thereof.

[0052] FIG. 30 is a front elevational view thereof.

[0053] FIG. 31 is a rear elevational view thereof.

[0054] FIG. 32 is a three-dimensional isometric view of an alternative embodiment of the present invention showing a pair of bench seat systems shown in adjacent first, bench seat orientations.

[0055] FIG. 33 is a three-dimensional isometric view thereof shown in adjacent second, bed orientations.

[0056] FIG. 34 is a three-dimensional isometric view thereof shown in adjacent second, bed orientations with one of the two bed seat systems shown in a third, raised bed-cushion orientation.

[0057] FIG. 35 is a three-dimensional isometric view thereof shown in adjacent third, raised bed-cushion orientations.

[0058] FIG. 36 is a three-dimensional isometric view of the embodiment of FIG. 32 showing the pair of bench seat systems in a fourth, separated orientation, wherein each respective bench seat system is facing forward.

[0059] FIG. 37 is a front elevational view thereof.

[0060] FIG. 38 is a three-dimensional isometric view thereof, showing the pair of bench seat systems in a fifth, rotated orientation, wherein the two respective bench seat systems face one another.

[0061] FIG. 39 is a front elevational view thereof.

[0062] FIG. 40 is a front elevational view thereof showing the pair of bench seat systems with a dinette placed between the two seats.

[0063] FIG. 41 is a three-dimensional isometric view of another alternative embodiment of the present invention shown in a first, bench seat orientation on a floor structure having a first height and a second height.

[0064] FIG. 42 is a three-dimensional isometric view thereof shown in a second, lay-flat bed orientation.

[0065] FIG. 43 is a top plan view of the embodiment of FIG. 41.

[0066] FIG. 44 is a left side elevational view thereof.

[0067] FIG. 45 is a front elevational view thereof.

[0068] FIG. 46 is a rear elevational view thereof.

[0069] FIG. 47 is a top plan view of the embodiment of FIG. 42.

[0070] FIG. 48 is a left side elevational view thereof.

[0071] FIG. 49 is a front elevational view thereof.

[0072] FIG. 50 is a rear elevational view thereof.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

I. Introduction and Environment

[0073] As required, detailed aspects of the present invention are disclosed herein, however, it is to be understood that the disclosed aspects are merely exemplary of the invention, which may be embodied in various forms. Therefore, specific structural and functional details disclosed herein are not to be interpreted as limiting, but merely as a basis for the claims and as a representative basis for teaching one skilled in the art how to variously employ the present invention in virtually any appropriately detailed structure.

[0074] Certain terminology will be used in the following description for convenience in reference only and will not be limiting. For example, up, down, front, back, right and left refer to the invention as orientated in the view being referred to. The words, inwardly and outwardly refer to directions toward and away from, respectively, the geometric center of the aspect being described and designated parts thereof. Forwardly and rearwardly are generally in reference to the direction of travel, if appropriate. Said terminology will include the words specifically mentioned, derivatives thereof and words of similar meaning.

II. First Embodiment Adjustable Seat System 2

[0075] As shown in FIGS. 1-31, the present system is an adjustable seating system 2 for an enclosed space, such as within a recreational vehicle (RV), motorhome, van, boat, tiny-home, or other enclosed room. The system is ideal for a space having limited floor space available.

[0076] FIG. 1 shows a preferred embodiment adjustable seat system 2 shown in a first, bench seat orientation. The adjustable seat system 2 includes a frame 4 which mounts several cushions. A foot rest 6, a seat 8, a seat back 10, and a bed cushion 12 which is located on the rear of the seat back when in the first, bench seat orientation. The foot rest 6 can be raised from a first, stored orientation as shown in FIG. 1, to a second, raised orientation as shown in FIGS. 2 and 3. The foot rest could be elevated to the second, raised orientation without adjusting the rest of the adjustable seat system 2 elements, including the seat 8 and bed cushion 12, such that the footrest is raised to the second, raised orientation while the adjustable seat system 2 is in the first, bench seat orientation.

[0077] FIG. 2 shows the adjustable seat system 2 in a second, lay-flat bed orientation. The frame 4 includes a base frame 14 which could be rigidly affixed to the floor surface of the space, or otherwise engaged with the floor surface so as to prevent undesired movement of the seat system. A seat frame 16 slides away from the base frame 14 using casters 18, wheels, slides, or other suitable transfer means. When in this second, lay-flat bed orientation, the foot rest 6, the seat 8, the seat back 10, and the bed cushion 12 are oriented such that they create a flat sleeping surface horizontally oriented. A foot rest stand 20 may be deployed for additional support of the foot rest cushion.

[0078] The various elements of the seat assembly 2 can be moved between the various orientations using powered elements capable of providing physical movement of the mounts 22, 24, 26, 28 with respect to the frame 14. The powered elements as shown in the figures include actuators 30, 32, 34, but could employ any suitable powered means including motors or other known powered elements such as those disclosed in U.S. Pat. Nos. 10,556,524 and 11,453,318, which are commonly owned by the same entity as the present application and are incorporated herein by reference. As shown in FIGS. 6, 15, 18, and other figures, at least one actuator 30 telescopes to move the seat cushion 8 away from the back cushion 10, which orientates the back cushion 10 into a horizontal orientation, and raises the bed cushion 12 into a horizontal orientation adjacent to the back cushion. A second actuator 32 moves the footrest from a stored orientation to a raised orientation. The footrest could be raised and lowered independently from the activation of the at least one actuator 30 which drives the seat and bed cushion elements. The arrows in FIG. 1 show the transformation of the various elements to form the orientation shown in FIG. 2. FIG. 6 also includes corresponding arrows showing the movement of these various elements.

[0079] When the first actuator 30 is activated, it pulls the bed cushion mount 28 forward, thereby forcing the seat frame 16 forward on the casters 18 and via the first actuator 30 being extended, and pulls the seat back and the bed cushion into a flat orientation, thus transforming the seat assembly 2 from the first, bench seat orientation into the second, bed orientation. Alternatively, a motor or other electrical device could be used to facilitate the movement of the bed cushion mount 28 and the seat frame 16.

[0080] The second actuator is similarly connected between the frame 14 and the foot rest mount 22. The second actuator 32 can be activated to raise and lower the foot rest mount 22 between a first, stored orientation where it is vertically oriented relative to the seat 8, and to a second, raised orientation horizontally perpendicular to the seat 8, and to any desired angle there between. Alternatively, a motor or other electrical device could be used to facilitate the movement of the foot rest mount 22 relative to the rest of the adjustable seat system 2.

[0081] The third actuator 34 is similarly connected between the frame 14 and the bed cushion mount 28. The third actuator 34 can be activated to raise and lower the bed cushion mount 28 from a horizontal orientation parallel with the seat 8, to a desired angle up to a perpendicular orientation relative to the seat 8. The first 30, second 32, and third 34 actuators could be replaced with electric motors or any other suitable powered means for moving the associated elements of the frame 14. These movements could also be performed using manual means, such as levers or other elements typically used to adjust seats. Alternatively, a motor or other electrical device could be used to facilitate the movement of the bed cushion mount 28 relative to the frame 14.

[0082] FIG. 3 shows the adjustable seat system 2 in a third, raised bed-cushion orientation. Here, a third actuator 34 can raise and lower the bed cushion 12 to any desirable angle relative to the seat-back cushion 10. The arrow in FIG. 2 shows the movement track resulting in the view shown in FIG. 3.

[0083] FIGS. 4-8 show the first, bench seat orientation of the embodiment of FIG. 1 in various alternative views. FIGS. 9-13 show the same with the cushions 6, 8, 10, 12 removed, such that the frame 14 is more easily viewable. The frame 14 includes a foot rest mount 22, a seat mount 24, a seat back mount 26, and a bed cushion mount 28. The respective cushions 6, 8, 10, 12 are affixed to these mounts and thereby secured to the frame 14. In the first, bench orientation the footrest 6 and footrest mount 22 could be raised to any angle between a horizontal angle and a vertical angle relative to the seat 8.

[0084] Similarly, FIGS. 14-17 show the second, bed orientation of the embodiment of FIG. 2 in various alternative views. FIGS. 18-22 show the same with the cushions 6, 8, 10, 12 removed, such that the frame 14 is more easily viewable.

[0085] Likewise, FIGS. 23-26 show the third, raised bed-cushion orientation of the embodiment of FIG. 2 in various alternative views. FIGS. 27-31 show the same with the cushions 6, 8, 10, 12 removed, such that the frame 14 is more easily viewable. Similar to above, in the third, raised bed-cushion orientation the footrest 6 and footrest mount 22 could be raised to any angle between a horizontal angle and a vertical angle relative to the seat 8.

[0086] The seat system 2 may employ side consoles installed on one or both sides of the seat system. These consoles may include cup holders, folding tray tables, or may house the controls capable of moving the seat system 2 through the various orientations described herein.

III. Second Embodiment Adjustable Seat System 52

[0087] FIGS. 32-40 show a second, alternative embodiment of the present invention, wherein two of the adjustable seat systems 2 of the previous embodiment are placed adjacent to one another, thereby providing a first adjustable seat system 2.1 and a second adjustable seat system 2.2. The first adjustable seat system 2.1 includes a first frame 4.1, a first footrest 6.1, a first seat 8.1, a first seat back 10.1, and a first bed cushion 12.1. The second adjustable seat system 2.2 similarly includes a second frame 4.2, a second footrest 6.2, a second seat 8.2, a second seat back 10.2, and a second bed cushion 12.2. These two adjustable seat systems 2.1, 2.2 function identically to the adjustable seat system 2 of the prior embodiment. As shown in FIG. 32, the two seats can slide apart from one another according to the arrows shown. It is important to note that each of the two seat systems 2.1, 2.2 are entirely autonomous from one another, and either or both can be adjusted to the various orientations described herein as desired by the user. The seat systems 2.1, 2.2 may be powered via the actuators shown, electric motors, or any other powered means, or may be manually operated via suitable mechanical means well understood in the industry.

[0088] FIG. 33 shows the two adjustable seat systems 2.1, 2.2 in a second, bed orientation, where the two adjustable seat systems form a larger sleeping surface. The first adjustable seat system 2.1 frame 4.1 includes a first base frame 14.1, a first seat frame 16.1 with a first set of casters 18.1, and a first leg rest stand 20.1. The second adjustable seat system 2.2 similarly includes a corresponding second base frame, second seat frame, and second leg rest stand 20.2. These elements function identically to the adjustable seat system 2 of the previous embodiment.

[0089] FIG. 34 shows how the first bed cushion 12.1 can be independently raised and lowered using a respective actuator, similar to the previous embodiment. FIG. 35 shows how both the first 12.1 and second 12.2 bed cushions can be raised and lowered together. Each adjustable seat system 2.1, 2.2 can adjust their respective bed cushions 12.1, 12.2 to any desirable angle independent from one another using their respective actuators.

[0090] The first actuator 30 is connected between the frame 4, such as the base frame 14, and the respective bed cushion mount.

[0091] When the first actuator 30 is activated, it pulls the bed cushion mount 28 forward, thereby forcing the seat frame 16 forward on the casters 18.1, 18.2, and pulls the seat back and the bed cushion into a flat orientation, thus transforming the seat assembly 2.1, 2.2 from the first, bench seat orientation into the second, bed orientation.

[0092] The second actuator is similarly connected between the frame 14 and the foot rest mount. The second actuator can be activated to raise and lower the foot rest mount between a first, stored orientation where it is vertically oriented relative to the seat 8, and to a second, raised orientation horizontally perpendicular to the seat 8, and to any desired angle there between.

[0093] The third actuator is similarly connected between the frame 14 and the bed cushion mount. The third actuator can be activated to raise and lower the bed cushion mount 28 from a horizontal orientation parallel with the seat 8, to a desired angle up to a perpendicular orientation relative to the seat 8. The first, second, and third actuators could be replaced with electric motors or any other suitable powered means for moving the associated elements of the frame 14.1, 14.2. These movements could also be performed using manual means, such as levers or other elements typically used to adjust seats.

[0094] FIG. 36 shows how the two individual adjustable seat systems 2.1, 2.2 can slide apart on the floor 54 of the space as indicated by the arrows of FIG. 32. The arrows on FIG. 36 indicate how each of the two seats 2.1, 2.2 can then be rotated inward, such that the two seats face each other as shown in FIG. 38. FIG. 37 shows another view of the embodiment of FIG. 36.

[0095] FIGS. 38 and 39 show the two seats 2.1, 2.2 facing one another on the floor 54 of the space. FIG. 40 shows an optional dinette 56 deployed between the two seats 2.1, 2.2. This dinette could be selectively removable using any conventional means.

[0096] Each independent seat system 2.1, 2.2 may employ a respective side console installed on one side of the respective seat system. These consoles may include cup holders, folding tray tables, or may house the controls capable of moving the seat systems 2.1, 2.2 through the various orientations described herein.

[0097] Each respective footrest 6.1, 6.2 can be raised to any angle between horizontal and vertical with respect to the respective seat 8.1, 8.2 as described in the previous embodiment.

IV. Third Embodiment Adjustable Seat System 102

[0098] FIGS. 41-50 show a third, alternative embodiment adjustable seat system 102 deployed on a floor 105 having a first level 106 which is elevated above a second-floor level 108, with a step down to the second-floor level. This floor arrangement is often found in recreational vehicles, but could be present in any small enclosed space. The challenge provided by the step down from the first level 106 to the second level 108 would render the previous embodiment inoperable in such an environment.

[0099] The adjustable seat system 102 employs the same foot rest 6, seat 8, seat back 10, and bed cushion 12 with corresponding leg rest mount 22, seat mount 24, seat back mount 26, and bed cushion mount 28 as the first embodiment adjustable seat system 2. The adjustable seat system 102 also employs the same first actuator 30, second actuator 32, and third actuator 34 for moving the various elements of the adjustable seat system 102 as in the first embodiment adjustable seat system 2. The first actuator 30 is connected between the frame 4, such as the base frame 114, and the bed cushion mount 28.

[0100] This alternative embodiment adjustable seat system 102 has a base frame 114 which is rigidly affixed to the first level 106 of the floor 105. A seat frame 116 with casters 118 is deployed beneath the seat 8. A rail assembly 122 with a telescoping rail 123 is connected to the seat frame 116. The rail system 122 pushes the seat frame 116 away from the base frame 114, and the casters 118 guide the seat frame 116 along the first level 106. Once the casters pass the edge of the first level 106, the rail system 122 cantilevers the seat frame 116 above the second level 108 of the floor 105 as shown in FIG. 42 when the adjustable seat system 102 is transformed from its first, bench seat orientation to the second, bed orientation. An elongated leg rest stand 120 is positioned using the second actuator 32 such that the leg rest stand 120 engages with the second level 108 of the floor.

[0101] When the first actuator 30 is activated, it pulls the bed cushion mount 28 forward, thereby forcing the seat frame 16 forward on the casters 118 and via the rail system 122, and pulls the seat back and the bed cushion into a flat orientation, thus transforming the seat assembly 2 from the first, bench seat orientation into the second, bed orientation.

[0102] The second actuator is similarly connected between the frame 114 and the foot rest mount 22. The second actuator 32 can be activated to raise and lower the foot rest mount 22 between a first, stored orientation where it is vertically oriented relative to the seat 8, and to a second, raised orientation horizontally perpendicular to the seat 8, and to any desired angle there between.

[0103] The third actuator 34 is similarly connected between the frame 14 and the bed cushion mount 28. The third actuator 34 can be activated to raise and lower the bed cushion mount 28 from a horizontal orientation parallel with the seat 8, to a desired angle up to a perpendicular orientation relative to the seat 8. The first 30, second 32, and third 34 actuators could be replaced with electric motors or any other suitable powered means for moving the associated elements of the frame 114. These movements could also be performed using manual means, such as levers or other elements typically used to adjust seats

[0104] Similar to the previous embodiment, two adjustable seat system 102 assemblies could be placed adjacent to one another to function the same as described in the first alternative embodiment adjustable seat system 52. Two such adjustable seat systems 102 could similarly be operated to slide apart from one another, to rotate to face one another, and to have a dinette placed between the two adjustable seat system 102 assemblies.

[0105] The movement of the foot rest elements, seat elements, and bed cushion elements of these embodiments via the various actuators could be performed using other suitable means. These movements could be manually operated by an end user or may be powered using a motor or other power source.

[0106] Each seat back element of the embodiments described herein could also be configured to recline.

[0107] The bed sizes provided by the present invention can provide larger bed sizes than are typically deployed in small enclosed spaces, including true queen-sized bed sizes, true king-sized bed sizes, or any customizable size as desired. Thus, traditional bedding can be used in conjunction with the present invention.

[0108] It is to be understood that while certain embodiments and/or aspects of the invention have been shown and described, the invention is not limited thereto and encompasses various other embodiments and aspects.