Armrest Design with Integrated Airflow for Temperature Control
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Summary
Problems
Existing armrests lack adjustable temperature comfort settings while maintaining a desired profile and functionality.
Innovation solutions
An armrest assembly with a cushioned component featuring a porous lattice matrix and an integrated air channeling system, including a duct assembly with pivotally supported air diverter member, allowing airflow to be directed through first and second outlets for customizable temperature control.
TRIZ Analysis
Specific contradictions:
General conflict description:
Principle concept:
If an integrated air channeling system is added to the armrest, then temperature comfort adjustability is improved, but device complexity increases
Why choose this principle:
The air channeling system is integrated into the armrest structure by incorporating ducts within the armrest housing and cushioned component. The first and second outlets are embedded in the cushioned component, allowing airflow to be directed through the seating surface without adding external components. This merging approach enables temperature adjustment functionality while maintaining a unified armrest design.
Principle concept:
If an integrated air channeling system is added to the armrest, then temperature comfort adjustability is improved, but device complexity increases
Why choose this principle:
The cushioned component serves multiple functions: it provides the primary seating surface for user comfort and simultaneously acts as an airflow distribution system. The porous lattice matrix of the cushioned component allows it to function both as a structural support element and as a medium for air passage, enabling temperature control without requiring separate ventilation components.
Application Domain
Data Source
AI summary:
An armrest assembly with a cushioned component featuring a porous lattice matrix and an integrated air channeling system, including a duct assembly with pivotally supported air diverter member, allowing airflow to be directed through first and second outlets for customizable temperature control.
Abstract
An armrest assembly includes a body portion having a cushioned component, wherein the cushioned component includes first and second portions spaced-apart from one another. The cushioned component includes a porous lattice matrix. A duct assembly includes a main inlet and first and second outlets that are operably coupled to the first and second portions of the cushioned component, respectively. The duct assembly further includes first and second channels fluidically coupled to the first and second outlets, respectively. An air diverter member is pivotally supported between first and second positions and includes a channel disposed therethrough. The channel of the air diverter member opens into the first channel when the air diverter member is in the first position, and opens into the second channel when the air diverter member is in the second position for directing airflow to the first and second outlets, respectively.