This disclosure relates to implementations of a trailer with isolated suites.
During an emergency response such as a hurricane or tornado response, first responders are needed in an area and are typically housed together in a village type arrangement. These first responders share one or more common areas such as sleeping areas. For example, multiple bunk beds (e.g., as shown in
These stacked bunk beds housed in a common area allow ventilation, including air conditioned air and heated air, to be shared between two or more persons using the bunk beds, since the same sleeping space and same air system are shared.
However, due to COVID-19 (and similar hazards), it is desirable to individually house these first responders to provide safe breathing air.
Implementations of a trailer with isolated suites are provided. In some implementations, the trailer with isolated suites comprises a road transportable trailer with a plurality of separate isolated living suites or units each having a separate independent heating and air conditioning system and an upper bed or a lower bed alternating on each side of the trailer such that the beds of side-adjacent units are positioned in a vertical bunk bed configuration with the beds separately isolated within in each unit.
In some implementations, the trailer with isolated suites is configured to provide protection from spreading COVID-19 (or other infectious diseases) by separating individual personnel from personal and/or physical contact with each other while staying in the units of the trailer with isolated suites.
In some implementations, the trailer with isolated suites is configured to provide a positive air flow within the units of the trailer with isolated suites, such as by an air separation system of each unit.
In some implementations, the trailer with isolated suites is configured such that each unit of the trailer with isolated suites maintains a separate air system and does not share air with the other units.
In some implementations, the trailer with isolated suites is configured to allow for both men and women to stay in separate units of the trailer with isolated suites in the same trailer thereby eliminating the need for separate trailers for each gender.
In some implementations, the trailer with isolated suites is configured to provide separate, environmentally isolated living quarters in a road transportable platform.
In some implementations, the trailer with isolated suites is configured to be towed on a highway or other suitable roadway, such as by a suitable truck or other vehicle.
In some implementations, the trailer with isolated suites is configured to be positioned and setup for use in any suitable location.
In some implementations, the trailer with isolated suites is configured to be transported to any location in the U.S. (or other locales) while meeting the maximum width requirements of 8 feet and 6 inches in width.
In some implementations, by meeting and satisfying state and/or federal Department of Transportation maximum width requirements, the trailer with isolated suites is ready to transport at any time (e.g., ready to roll 24 hours, 7 days a week) for any emergency or need without having to wait required oversized load permits to be issued from each state in which the trailer with isolated suites needs to travel.
In some implementations, a method of using the trailer with isolated suites comprises transporting the trailer with isolated suites to a desired location, positioning and setting up the trailer with isolated suites at the location, using the units of the trailer with isolated suites to provide individual living quarters that are completely separated and environmentally isolated from each other for a plurality of users to prevent or minimize the spread of COVID-19 (or other infectious diseases) among the users.
In some implementations, the trailer with isolated suites 100 may alternately comprise a system and/or method to provide a trailer separated into smaller suites or units so that first responders (or other users) can be housed separately and isolated to prevent the spread of infectious diseases such as COVID-19.
In some implementations, the trailer 110 may be any suitable trailer that can be used for the trailer with isolated suites 100 as described herein. For example, in some implementations, the trailer 110 may be any other suitable trailer that can hold the plurality of units 120 described below and allow the roadway transport of the units 120. In some implementations, the trailer 110 is configured to be towed on a highway or other suitable roadway, such as by a suitable truck or other vehicle.
In some implementations, the trailer 110 may be a flat bed trailer with the units 120 positioned on the bed of the trailer 110. In some implementations, the trailer 110 may be a dry van trailer with units 120 formed in the enclosed compartment of the trailer 110.
In some implementations, the trailer 110 may be any suitable size and shape. For example, in some implementations, the trailer 110 may be generally rectangular prism shaped. In some implementations, the trailer 110 may be suitably sized to hold the plurality of units 120 and allow the use of the trailer with isolated suites 100 as described herein.
In some implementations, the trailer 110 may be configured such that the trailer 110 and the units 120 are separate connected components. In some implementations, the trailer 110 may be configured such that the trailer 110 and the units 120 are an integrated component.
In some implementations, the trailer 110 may be configured such that the trailer 110 and the units 120 can have any other suitable configuration.
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In this way, in some implementations, first responders or other suitable users of the trailer with isolated suites 100 can be socially distanced from each other to help prevent or minimize the spread of infectious diseases.
In some implementations, twelve (12) units 120 are positioned along the length of the trailer 110. In some implementations, each unit 120 is positioned such that there are six (6) units 120 on each side of the trailer 110. For example, in some implementations, there are six units 120 positioned on a first (e.g., left) side of the trailer 110 and six units 120 positioned on a second (e.g., right) side of the trailer 110.
In some implementations, any other suitable number of units 120 may be positioned along the length of the trailer 110. In some implementations, any other suitable number of the units 120 may be positioned on each side of the trailer 110.
In some implementations, the units 120 may be any suitable size and shape. For example, in some implementations, the units 120 may be generally rectangular prism shaped. In some implementations, the units 120 may be suitably sized to house the components and be used as described herein.
In some implementations, each unit 120 may be the same or similar size and shape. In some implementations, one or more of the units 120 may be a different size and/or shape.
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In some implementations, the door 121 may comprise a window. In some implementations, the door 121 may comprise any other suitable features, such as the entry lock 156 described below.
In some implementations, the door 121 is configured to provide a separate and/or private entry to the respective unit 120.
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In some implementations, the front area 122 and the bunk area 123 may be in any other suitable positions of the unit 120.
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In some implementations, the beds 131, 132 are positioned at varying or rotating heights such that the upper bed 131 of a unit 120 on the first side of the trailer 110 is positioned above the lower bed 132 of the separate adjacent unit 120 on the second side of the trailer 110.
In some implementations, the upper bed 131 of the first unit 120 is above the lower bed 132 of the second unit 120. As shown in
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In some implementations, the beds 131, 132 may be positioned in any other suitable configuration such that the beds 131, 132 are positioned in a bunk bed configuration housed respectively in each adjacent unit 120.
In some implementations, the beds 131, 132 may be any suitable size and shape. For example, in some implementations, the beds 131, 132 may be rectangular prism shaped similar to other beds or bunk beds. In some implementations, the beds 131, 132 are sized and shaped to allow a suitable user, such as an adult, to use the beds 131, 132.
In some implementations, the beds 131, 132 may extend lengthwise parallel to the length of the trailer 110. In some implementations, the beds 131, 132 may extend in any other suitable way.
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In some implementations, the mattress 133 may be any other suitable grade of mattress 133. In some implementations, the mattress 133 may be of any other suitable material.
In some implementations, the mattress 133 may further comprise a rubber coating that allows the mattress 133 to be sanitized after each use. In some implementations, the mattress 133 may further comprise any other suitable features.
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In some implementations, the air system 140 may comprise an air conditioning (A/C) unit and/or a heat pump.
In some implementations, the air system 140 may comprise any suitable ventilation system. For example, in some implementations, the air system 140 may comprise a heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system.
In some implementations, each air system (and/or air separation system) 140 may comprise a 13,500 British Thermal Units (BTUs) heat and cooling system that is configured to heat and cool a respective unit 120 of the trailer 110.
In some implementations, the air systems 140 are configured to distribute and/or recirculate conditioned (e.g., cooled, heated, and/or filtered) air through a respective unit 120.
In some implementations, the air systems 140 are configured such that each unit 120 does not share air with other units 120.
In some implementations, the air systems 140 are configured to prevent the spread of coronavirus COVID-19 (or other infectious diseases) between units 120 of the trailer with isolated suites 100 by being separate and isolated for each respective unit 120.
In some implementations, each air system (and/or air separation system) 140 is configured to create a positive air flow within a respective unit 120. In some implementations, the air system 140 is so configured by being oversized in capacity for the unit 120 such that the air system 140 takes out conditioned air from the unit 120 faster than it is used in the unit 120.
In some implementations, the air system 140 is configured to provide a complete separation of the air in the respective unit 120 such that a cross contamination of the air (such as by COVID-19 or other infectious diseases) is prevented.
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In some implementations, the television 152 may be a twenty-four inch (24″) television. In some implementations, the television 152 may be any other suitable size.
In some implementations, the television 152 may be positioned on a wall of a unit 120. For example, in some implementations, the television 152 may be positioned on a side wall of the unit 120.
In some implementations, the television 152 may be positioned on any other suitable location of the unit 120. In some implementations, the television 152 may be positioned at any other suitable location of the unit 120.
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In some implementations, the reading light 153 may be positioned on a wall of a unit 120. For example, in some implementations, the reading light 153 may be positioned on an upper wall or side wall of the unit 120. In some implementations, the reading light 153 may be positioned on any other suitable location of the unit 120.
In some implementations, the reading light 153 may be positioned near the respective bed 131, 132 of the unit 120. For example, in some implementations, the reading light 153 may be positioned over the head or pillow area of the respective bed 131, 132 of the unit 120. In some implementations, the reading light 153 may be positioned at any other suitable location of the unit 120.
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In some implementations, the wall receptacle 154 may be positioned on a wall of a unit 120. For example, in some implementations, the wall receptacle 154 may be positioned on a side wall of the unit 120. In some implementations, the wall receptacle 154 may be positioned on any other suitable location of the unit 120.
In some implementations, the wall receptacle 154 may be positioned near the respective bed 131, 132 of the unit 120. For example, in some implementations, the wall receptacle 154 may be positioned near the head and/or foot area of the respective bed 131, 132 of the unit 120. In some implementations, the wall receptacle 154 may be positioned at any other suitable location of the unit 120.
In some implementations, the wall receptacle 154 may be configured to use for phone recharging. In some implementations, the wall receptacle 154 may be configured to use for a C-Pap machine. In some implementations, the wall receptacle 154 may be configured for any other suitable use.
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In some implementations, the refrigerator 155 may be a mini-refrigerator. In some implementations, the refrigerator 155 may be any other suitable size refrigerator.
In some implementations, the refrigerator 155 may be positioned in any suitable location of a unit 120. For example, in some implementations, the refrigerator 155 may be positioned on a cabinet 152 or floor of the unit 120.
In some implementations, the refrigerator 155 may be configured to use for water or beverage cooling. For example, in some implementations, the refrigerator 155 may be to use for cooling water bottles or soda drinks.
In some implementations, the refrigerator 155 may be configured for any other suitable use.
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In some implementations, the entry lock 156 may comprise a keyless-coded entry lock with a deadbolt. In some implementations, the entry lock 156 may comprise any other suitable type of lock.
In some implementations, the entry lock 156 any suitable parts of the entry lock 156 may be positioned on the inner side of the door 120, such as to insure security from tampering with the lock 156.
In some implementations, the entry lock 156 is configured to provide complete security of a unit 120, such as to secure the user, personal items, etc. in the unit 120 from undesired access.
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In some implementations, the stairway 157 may be attached to the trailer with isolated suites 100 at the doorway of a unit 120 below and adjacent to the door 121. In some implementations, the stairway 157 may be attached to the trailer with isolated suites 100 in any other suitable configuration.
In some implementations, the stairway 157 is configured to allow a user to step up from the ground or other surface to enter a unit 120. In some implementations, the stairway 157 is configured to allow a user to step down to the ground or other surface to exit the unit 120.
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In some implementations, the stairway 157 may be configured to allow any other suitable use.
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In some implementations, the ladder 158 is attached to the upper bed 131 and/or other area of the unit 120. In some implementations, the ladder 158 is attached such that the ladder 158 can be used to climb up to or down from the upper bed 131 of a unit 120.
In some implementations, the ladder 158 is configured to allow a user to climb up to or down from the upper bed 131 of a unit 120.
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In some implementations, the storage area 159 may be any other suitable size and shape. For example, in some implementations, the storage area 159 may be sized and shaped to allow the storage of a suitcase, other baggage, and/or any other suitable items. In some implementations, the storage area 159 may be generally rectangular shaped.
In some implementations, each unit 120 of the trailer with isolated suites 100 is configured to maintain a separate air system and not share air with other units 120.
In some implementations, each unit 120 of the trailer with isolated suites 100 is configured to create a positive air flow within the unit 120, such as by the air system and/or air separation system 140.
In some implementations, each unit 120 of the trailer with isolated suites 100 is configured to provide available storage 159 under the respective bed 131, 132 of the unit 120 and in one or more wall cabinets 151 of the unit 120.
In some implementations, the units 120 are configured to provide separate, environmentally isolated living quarters, such as described herein.
In some implementations, the units 120 may be configured to be positioned on another suitable platform other than the trailer 110. In some implementations, the units 120 may be configured to be positioned as a separate structure without the trailer 110 or other platform.
In some implementations, the units 120 may be configured to be positioned in any other suitable way.
In some implementations, the trailer with isolated suites 100 may be any suitable size and shape. For example, similar to the above described trailer 110 and plurality of units 120, in some implementations, the trailer 110 may be generally rectangular prism shaped.
In some implementations, the trailer with isolated suites 100 is configured to provide protection from spreading COVID-19 (or other infectious diseases) by separating individual personnel from personal and/or physical contact with each other while staying in the units 120 of the trailer with isolated suites 100.
In some implementations, the trailer with isolated suites 100 is configured to provide a positive air flow within the units 120 of the trailer with isolated suites 100, such as by an air separation system of each unit 120.
In some implementations, the trailer with isolated suites 100 is configured such that each unit 120 of the trailer with isolated suites 100 maintains a separate air system and does not share air with the other units 120.
In some implementations, the trailer with isolated suites 100 is configured to allow for both men and women to stay in separate units 120 of the trailer with isolated suites 100 in the same trailer 110 thereby eliminating the need for separate trailers 110 for each gender.
In some implementations, the trailer with isolated suites 100 is configured to provide separate, environmentally isolated living quarters in a road transportable platform.
In some implementations, the trailer with isolated suites 100 is configured to be towed on a highway or other suitable roadway, such as by a suitable truck or other vehicle.
In some implementations, the trailer with isolated suites 100 is configured to be positioned and setup for use in any suitable location.
In some implementations, the trailer with isolated suites 100 is configured to be transported to any location in the U.S. (or other locales) while meeting the maximum width requirements of 8 feet and 6 inches in width.
In some implementations, by meeting and satisfying state and/or federal Department of Transportation maximum width requirements, the trailer with isolated suites 100 is ready to transport at any time (e.g., ready to roll 24 hours, 7 days a week) for any emergency or need without having to wait required oversized load permits to be issued from each state in which the trailer with isolated suites 100 needs to travel.
In some implementations, the trailer with isolated suites 100 comprises any suitable dimensions. For example, in some implementations, trailer with isolated suites 100 may be approximately forty-six (46) feet long (e.g., from front to back), eight (8) feet wide (e.g., from side to side), and (8) feet tall (e.g., from bottom/floor to top/roof).
In some implementations, the trailer with isolated suites 100 may be greater than or less than 46 feet long. In some implementations, the trailer with isolated suites 100 may be greater than or less than 8 feet wide. In some implementations, the trailer with isolated suites 100 may be greater than or less than 8 feet tall.
In some implementations, the trailer with isolated suites 100 is composed of any suitable materials.
In some implementations, the trailer with isolated suites 100 can have any suitable appearance, such as the example appearances shown in the figures.
In some implementations, an example method of using the trailer with isolated suites 100, with respect to the above-described figures, comprises transporting the trailer with isolated suites 100 on a roadway to a desired location such as a location where first responders need to be deployed for an extended time period. In some implementations, the trailer with isolated suites 100 may be transported by being towed by a truck or other suitable vehicle connected to the trailer 110.
In some implementations, the method comprises positioning and setting up the trailer with isolated suites 100 for use at the desired location. In some implementations, the trailer with isolated suites 100 may be disconnected from the tow vehicle and suitably stabilized, such as with jack stands and/or other suitable devices as shown in
In some implementations, the method comprises using the units 120 to provide individual living, sleeping, etc. quarters for a plurality of users such that the users are completely separated and environmentally isolated from each other such that the spread of COVID-19 (or other infectious diseases) to and/or between the users is prevented or minimized. In some implementations, the separate air systems 140 of the units can be used to heat or cool the units 120.
In some implementations, the beds 131, 132 can be used to allow the users to sleep or otherwise use the beds 131, 132 in the separate isolated bunk bed configuration of the trailer with isolated suites 100. In some implementations, any other suitable features of the units 120, such as described above, can be used while avoiding the spread of COVID-19 (or other infectious diseases) to and/or between the users of the trailer with isolated suites 100.
In some implementations, the method may further comprise closing down and removing the trailer with isolated suites 100 from the desired location after use of the trailer with isolated suites 100 is finished. In some implementations, the trailer with isolated suites 100 is transported from the location the same or similar to as described above for transporting the trailer with isolated suites 100 to the location.
The figures, including photographs and drawings, comprised herewith may represent one or more implementations of the trailer with isolated suites.
Details shown in the figures, such as dimensions, descriptions, etc., are exemplary, and there may be implementations of other suitable details according to the present disclosure.
Reference throughout this specification to “an embodiment” or “implementation” or words of similar import means that a particular described feature, structure, or characteristic is comprised in at least one embodiment of the present invention. Thus, the phrase “in some implementations” or a phrase of similar import in various places throughout this specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment.
Many modifications and other embodiments of the inventions set forth herein will come to mind to one skilled in the art to which these inventions pertain having the benefit of the teachings presented in the foregoing descriptions and the associated drawings.
The described features, structures, or characteristics may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments. In the above description, numerous specific details are provided for a thorough understanding of embodiments of the invention. One skilled in the relevant art will recognize, however, that embodiments of the invention can be practiced without one or more of the specific details, or with other methods, components, materials, etc. In other instances, well-known structures, materials, or operations may not be shown or described in detail.
While operations may be depicted in the drawings in a particular order, this should not be understood as requiring that such operations be performed in the particular order shown or in sequential order, or that all illustrated operations be performed, to achieve desirable results.
This application claims the benefit of U.S. Patent Application Ser. No. 63/075,219, which was filed on Sep. 7, 2020, and is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.
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