Heat, cool, and ventilate system for automotive applications

A temperature control system, ventilation layer technology, applied in the application, special position of the vehicle, seat heating/ventilation device, etc., can solve the problems of reducing heating or cooling, not allowing air to move freely, etc.

Inactive Publication Date: 2008-01-30
L & P PROPERTY MANAGEMENT CO
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Existing foam technologies have limitations in these applications because they do not allow air to move freely through the product well and have

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[0057] The following description of preferred embodiments is illustrative only and in no way restricts the invention, its application or use.

[0058] The integrated comfort seat 100 includes an ergonomic support device 110 such as a lumbar support 120 and a cushion 130 with a breathable ventilation layer 140 (Figs. 1-2). In some embodiments the pad 130 also includes a second fiber layer 220 as described below. Connected to the ventilation layer 140 is an air moving device 150 such as a fan or blower. Generally, the integrated comfort seat 100 includes one or more comfort modules 105 attached to a seat frame 107, each module having one or more heating, cooling and ergonomic support components. Pads and upholstery materials can be integrated with the comfort module 105, integral with the seat frame 107, or added to the seat 100 after the comfort module 105 is assembled. Other methods of assembling the disclosed comfort modules 105 to make the integrated comfort seat 100 are p...

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A ventilation, temperature regulation, and ergonomic comfort system for a vehicle seat, comprising: a pad including a ventilation layer comprising nonwoven plastic fibers fused together in a manner to allow airflow therethrough, the The ventilation layer has a seat surface side and an opposite side, wherein the ventilation layer is arranged in a substantially airtight compartment having an inlet hole for inputting air on the opposite side of the ventilation layer, and having a plurality of output holes on the seat surface side; an adjustable ergonomic support device, wherein the ergonomic support device is disposed on the opposite side of the ventilation layer and moves with the pad; a temperature conditioning system comprising an air moving device operatively connected to the inlet aperture on the opposite side of the ventilation layer, whereby the air moving device moves conditioned air into the a ventilation layer and vented through the plurality of output holes; and a control module including control means for controlling the operation of the thermoregulation system and ergonomic support means, wherein the seating surface is maintained at a under temperature.

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[0001] Cross References to Related Applications [0002] This application claims priority to US Provisional Patent Application No. 60 / 650,763, filed February 7, 2006. technical field [0003] The present invention relates to a ventilation and air conditioning device for seats in general, and for vehicle seats in particular. Background technique [0004] The automotive seating market is challenged by high demands on comfort. This concerns not only the stability and posture on the seat, but also the temperature and humidity of the seat. Heating / heating and cooling / cooling greatly increase customer comfort due to adaptation to climatic conditions and body temperature. [0005] The challenges in the seating industry in recent years have increased the need to provide a lumbar support system that combines seat heating / ventilation / cooling to suit customer expectations. [0006] The prior art for providing a soft-feel seat support has used polyurethane foam or fleece. These tech...

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IPC IPC(8): B60N2/56B60N2/00B60N2/90
CPCB60N2/5685B60N2/5657A47C7/74B60N2/5635B60N2/5692B60N2/66B60N2/449B60N2/5621B60N2/99B60N2/00B60N2/56
Inventor C·阿里昂特R·麦克米伦J·刘I·米提亚J·张
Owner L & P PROPERTY MANAGEMENT CO
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