"Gimbunk". The word creation from the English terms gimbal and bunk makes it clear: Swiss pharmaceutical chemist Dr Andreas Zörb thought that what works excellently on the cooker should also be transferable to sleeping areas. The lying surface of the bunk he developed aligns itself horizontally and should therefore compensate for the inclined position of the boat.
In addition to increased sleeping comfort on long upwind journeys, the inventor is also hoping for positive effects for passengers suffering from seasickness, who could benefit from the self-alignment of the berth.
The new type of ship's berth is initially planned in two versions: a rectangular version for aft berths and a trapezoidal version for forward berths. Both versions consist of a wooden substructure and a movable berth superstructure mounted on rollers, which can be locked in place if required. The gimballed areas can be manufactured as single or double beds and can also be retrofitted to existing interior fittings. However, Zörb has not yet been able to find a manufacturer.
It could be because of the name: "Bunk" is also a colloquial term for nonsense, rubbish.
