Modular vehicle platform system
A modular vehicle platform system includes a frame, topper, and carrying case. Components of the frame are disassembled and compactly fit into the carrying case along with the topper. The frame consists of multiple support bars, poles, angle brackets, and interchangeable legs that can be adjusted to fit different vehicle configurations. Short legs and extendable legs can be swapped to modify the height of the platform, allowing for customized use in a variety of settings. The topper is constructed from slats connected by stretchable straps, providing a sturdy surface that can support a person.
1 . An apparatus comprising:
a topper, wherein the topper comprises:
a plurality of slats that includes a rear slat, a front slat, and at least two slats distributed between the rear slat and the front slat, wherein the rear slat has at least two openings, and wherein the front slat has at least two openings; and
a plurality of stretchable straps, wherein each of the slats attaches to each of the stretchable straps; and
a frame, wherein the frame comprises:
a rear center support bar, wherein the rear slat of the topper is configured to attach to ends of the rear center support bar via the openings on the rear slat;
a middle center support bar;
a front center support bar, wherein the front slat of the topper is configured to attach to ends of the front center support bar via the openings on the front slat, and wherein when the rear slat of the topper is attached to the rear center support bar and the front slat of the topper is attached to the front center support bar, then the stretchable straps extend between the rear center support bar and front center support bar;
a plurality of shaft collars disposed on the rear center support bar and the front center support bar, wherein when the topper is attached to the rear center support bar and the front center support bar, slats of the topper contact the shaft collars;
a plurality of short poles that extend between the rear center support bar and the middle center support bar, wherein the short poles define a fixed short distance between the rear center support bar and the middle center support bar;
a plurality of long poles that extend between the middle center support bar and the front center support bar, wherein the long poles define a fixed long distance between the middle center support bar and the front center support bar, and wherein the short poles and the long poles are selectively removable from the frame to configure the frame into a plurality of platform configurations;
a plurality of angle brackets;
a plurality of short legs, wherein the short legs extend from ends of the rear center support bar, the middle center support bar, and the front center support bar via the angle brackets, and wherein the short legs extend vertically downward from the angle brackets; and
a plurality of extendable legs, wherein the extendable legs are interchangeable with the short legs to extend from the rear center support bar, the middle center support bar, or the front center support bar via the angle brackets, and wherein the extendable legs extend vertically downward from the angle brackets.
2 . The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the topper comprises a plurality of gripping strips disposed above one or more of the slats.
3 . The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the apparatus is configurable into a plurality of platforms, and wherein each of the platforms provides storage underneath.
4 . The apparatus of claim 3 , wherein one of the platforms is a sleeping platform, wherein the topper is configured to be supported above the sleeping platform, and wherein a mattress is supportable above the topper.
5 . The apparatus of claim 3 , wherein one of the platforms is a table platform, wherein the table platform has a length that is adjustable.
6 . The apparatus of claim 3 , wherein one of the platforms is a table platform, wherein the table platform has a height that is adjustable.
7 . The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising:
a carrying case having a base, end walls, and side walls, wherein each of the end walls have an interior surface and an exterior surface, wherein each of the side walls have an interior surface and an exterior surface, wherein the end walls and side walls are attached to and extend upward from the base, wherein the carrying case comprises:
a plurality of adjustable partitions.
8 . The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein each of the short and long legs has a dual locking mechanism comprising:
a spring-loaded button clip to hold the legs in place in half inch increments; and
a twist-lock mechanism located at the end of each leg.
9 . The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the topper supports a single or queen mattress.
10 . The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the slats distributed between the rear slat and the front slat includes at least one opening.
11 . A modular vehicle platform system comprising:
a topper, wherein the topper comprises:
a plurality of slats that includes a rear slat, a front slat, and at least two slats distributed between the rear slat and the front slat, wherein the rear slat has at least two openings, and wherein the front slat has at least two openings; and
a plurality of stretchable straps, wherein each of the slats attaches to each of the stretchable straps; and
a frame, wherein the frame comprises:
a rear center support bar, wherein the rear slat of the topper is configured to attach to ends of the rear center support bar via the openings on the rear slat;
a middle center support bar;
a front center support bar, wherein the front slat of the topper is configured to attach to ends of the front center support bar via the openings on the front slat, and wherein when the rear slat of the topper is attached to the rear center support bar and the front slat of the topper is attached to the front center support bar, then the stretchable straps extend between the rear center support bar and front center support bar;
a plurality of shaft collars disposed on the rear center support bar and the front center support bar, wherein when the topper is attached to the rear center support bar and the front center support bar, slats of the topper contact the shaft collars;
a plurality of short poles that extend between the rear center support bar and the middle center support bar, wherein the short poles define a fixed short distance between the rear center support bar and the middle center support bar;
a plurality of long poles that extend between the middle center support bar and the front center support bar, wherein the long poles define a fixed long distance between the middle center support bar and the front center support bar, and wherein the short poles and the long poles are selectively removable from the frame to configure the frame into a plurality of platform configurations;
a plurality of angle brackets;
a plurality of interchangeable legs, wherein the interchangeable legs extend from ends of the rear center support bar, the middle center support bar, and the front center support bar via the angle brackets, and wherein the interchangeable legs extend vertically downward from the angle brackets; and
a carrying case having a base, end walls, and side walls, wherein each of the end walls have an interior surface and an exterior surface, wherein each of the side walls have an interior surface and an exterior surface, wherein the end walls and side walls are attached to and extend upward from the base, wherein the carrying case includes a plurality of adjustable partitions and a plurality of fastening strips that run lengthwise along the interior surfaces of the side walls, and wherein the carrying case is configured to be positioned underneath the frame.
12 . The modular vehicle platform system of claim 11 , wherein the interchangeable legs are selected from the group consisting of: short legs and extendable legs.
13 . The modular vehicle platform system of claim 11 , wherein components of the frame and the topper are storable within the carrying case.
14 . The modular vehicle platform system of claim 11 , wherein at least one of the slats distributed between the rear slat and the front slat includes at least one opening.