ASTRONAUT BERTH Russian patent published in 1997 - IPC

FIELD: space engineering; life-support systems of space vehicles and orbital stations. SUBSTANCE: astronaut berth includes body with sleeping bag secured on it and fixing members. Body is made in form of rigid sections articulated together. End sections are secured for rotation and attachment on respective frames. Each frame is provided with panel. Light clamping units are secured on one panel. Body is also provided with protective blinds. Astronaut feet retains are secured on other panel. Berth is also provided with fan and protective blinds with extension mechanisms. Each additional unit for securing the berth to case of space vehicle is made in form of rod with hinged grip at the end. EFFECT: improved service characteristics; ease for mounting in any point of space vehicle. 14 dwg