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Active ventilation systems for vehicle seats

A technology for seat ventilation and vehicle seats, which is applied in the field of active ventilation systems for vehicle seats, and can solve problems such as difficult and cost-effective installation of the system

Inactive Publication Date: 2008-02-06
W E T AUTOMOTIVE SYST AG
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However, known systems are difficult to install reliably and cost-effectively

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[0018] The vehicle seat of the present invention includes an air diffuser on the surface of the seat cushion. In a particular embodiment, the diffuser is disposed below the trim cover and above the seat cushion. The diffuser is fluidly connected to the temperature regulator by means of at least two conduits, namely at least a first conduit and a second conduit. As part of the thermostat, the blower cooperates with the thermostat to blow air that has been tempered (eg, heated, cooled, dehumidified, etc.) relative to the air diffuser. In certain embodiments, the blower also draws air from the air diffuser.

[0019] Although discussed primarily with respect to the area of ​​the vehicle seat in contact with the occupant's buttocks and thighs (ie, the seat portion), it is also contemplated that the systems and methods are applicable to the backrest portion of the vehicle seat.

[0020] The terms underside and ride side are used for convenience and it should be clear that these te...

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The present invention includes a seat ventilator with an air diffuser, preferably one with sections. The air diffuser has a spacer material and ventilation holes on its occupant side. A temperature conditioner with a temperature conditioning device (such as a TED) and a blower provide temperature conditioned air. One conduit connects the diffuser to an inlet of the blower, while another duct connects the diffuser and an outlet of the TED. The blower moves air for its inlet to the TED and then from the outlet of the TED to the diffuser. The present invention also includes methods controlling the temperature of a vehicle seat by drawing air from a diffuser in a vehicle seat through at least one conduit and blowing air to the diffuser through at least another conduit, where the blown air has been temperature conditioned. The present invention also includes methods of assembling ventilated vehicle seat that include inserting a nozzle of diffuser into a plug received in the socket of a cushion or threading a tether through a manifold of the temperature conditioner to fluidly connect one or more conduits to the temperature conditioner.

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[0001] Patent applications for this invention claim U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 60 / 654032, filed February 17, 2005, U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 60 / 694476, filed June 28, 2005, and U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 60 / 694,476, filed November 10, 2005. Priority to Provisional Patent Application No. 60 / 735,325, which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety. technical field [0002] The present invention relates to devices, systems, and methods of use for ventilation systems for vehicle seats, and methods of making ventilation systems for vehicle seats; more particularly, the present invention relates to providing temperature-conditioned air and ventilation to vehicle seats. Background technique [0003] Market forces have created a need for cost-effective and energy-efficient systems for heating, cooling or ventilating transport vehicles, and especially the passenger compartment of the vehicle. Known systems include compartment wide sys...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(China)
IPC IPC(8): B60N2/56
Inventor S·C·豪伊克G·巴奇克D·阿克萨科夫S·伊克巴勒E·马洛维茨M·奥尼卡
Owner W E T AUTOMOTIVE SYST AG
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