/Convertible Cockpit
Abstract

Certain aspects of the disclosure provide an RV comprising a convertible cockpit having a driver position, comprising a convertible dashboard configurable to positions, the positions comprising a compressed position and an expanded position, at least a portion of the dashboard being closer in distance on a longitudinal axis to the driver position in the compressed position than in the expanded position, the convertible dashboard comprising a slit portion for placing a steering wheel apparatus, wherein the slit portion runs on the longitudinal axis across a portion of the convertible dashboard; and a steering wheel apparatus comprising a steering column or a steering wheel, wherein the steering wheel apparatus is movable along a length of the slit portion in several positions comprising a driving position or a stowing position.

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What is claimed is:

Certain aspects of the disclosure provide an RV comprising a convertible cockpit having a driver position, comprising a convertible dashboard configurable to positions, the positions comprising a compressed position and an expanded position, at least a portion of the dashboard being closer in distance on a longitudinal axis to the driver position in the compressed position than in the expanded position, the convertible dashboard comprising a slit portion for placing a steering wheel apparatus, wherein the slit portion runs on the longitudinal axis across a portion of the convertible dashboard; and a steering wheel apparatus comprising a steering column or a steering wheel, wherein the steering wheel apparatus is movable along a length of the slit portion in several positions comprising a driving position or a stowing position.
Timeline
Filed
06/12/2026
Published
10/01/2026
Granted
Not Available
IPC Codes(2)
B62D 1/183:adjustable between in-use and out-of-use positions, e.g. to improve access
B60K 37/00:Dashboards (as road-vehicle superstructure sub-units B62D 25/14)