Vehicle seat and vehicle
By incorporating a flexible layer of thermally conductive and enhanced filler inside the vehicle seat and connecting it to a circulating water circuit via aluminum-plastic composite hoses, the problems of slow heating, unstable heating, and complex structure in water-based heating systems have been solved, achieving rapid heating and stable heating performance, thus improving the user experience.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-04-30
- Publication Date
- 2026-04-03
AI Technical Summary
Existing water-heated vehicle seats suffer from problems such as slow heating, unstable heating performance, complex structure, water leakage, and displacement of heating pipes.
A flexible layer of heat-conducting and reinforcing filler is installed inside the seat cushion and backrest, and a hot water exchange pipe is connected through an aluminum-plastic composite hose to form a circulating water circuit. Combined with a water heater and a water storage tank, a simple and reliable heating system is constructed.
It improves the heat conduction performance of vehicle seats, allowing users to feel temperature changes more quickly. It has a simple and reliable structure, is securely installed, provides high comfort, and has stable heating performance.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of vehicle technology, specifically to a vehicle seat and a vehicle. Background Technology
[0002] Some vehicle seats are equipped with a water-based heating system, which involves installing warm water pipes within the seat to heat it. Water-based heating offers advantages such as even heating and high comfort; however, vehicle seats using this system typically present the following technical challenges:
[0003] The heating pipes are usually placed inside the foam layer of the seat cushion and backrest. The foam layer and the skin have poor thermal conductivity, which results in the vehicle seats heating up slowly, which has an adverse effect on the user's driving experience.
[0004] Some water-based heating systems use the coolant from the vehicle's cooling system to heat the vehicle seats, or they heat the vehicle seats by recovering waste heat from the vehicle's heating components. These systems suffer from unstable heating performance and complex structures.
[0005] Existing water heating systems may have problems such as water leakage, relocation of heating pipes, and complicated installation of heating pipes. Utility Model Content
[0006] The purpose of this invention is to provide a vehicle seat and a vehicle to alleviate or eliminate at least one of the aforementioned technical problems.
[0007] The present invention relates to a vehicle seat, comprising a seat cushion and a seat back; the seat cushion is provided with a seat cushion hot water pipe and a first seat cushion flexible layer with added first thermally conductive and reinforcing filler, the first seat cushion flexible layer being in contact with the seat cushion hot water pipe; and / or, the seat back is provided with a backrest hot water pipe and a first backrest flexible layer with added second thermally conductive and reinforcing filler, the first backrest flexible layer being in contact with the backrest hot water pipe.
[0008] Optionally, the first flexible layer of the seat cushion covers the hot water pipe of the seat cushion, and / or the first flexible layer of the backrest covers the hot water pipe of the backrest.
[0009] Optionally, the first seat cushion flexible layer is a first foamed sponge layer with the first thermally conductive reinforcing filler added, and / or the first backrest flexible layer is a second foamed sponge layer with the second thermally conductive reinforcing filler added.
[0010] Optionally, the seat cushion is provided with a second seat cushion flexible layer containing a third thermally conductive and reinforcing filler, and the second seat cushion flexible layer covers the side of the first seat cushion flexible layer that is adjacent to the seat cushion cover of the seat cushion.
[0011] And / or, the seat back is provided with a second backrest flexible layer containing a fourth thermally conductive reinforcing filler, the second backrest flexible layer covering the side of the first backrest flexible layer adjacent to the backrest cover of the seat back.
[0012] Optionally, the second seat cushion flexible layer includes a first cotton layer with the third thermally conductive reinforcing filler added, and / or the second backrest flexible layer includes a second cotton layer with a fourth thermally conductive reinforcing filler added.
[0013] Optionally, at least one of the first thermally conductive reinforcing filler, the second thermally conductive reinforcing filler, the third thermally conductive reinforcing filler, and the fourth thermally conductive reinforcing filler comprises metal powder and / or carbon fiber.
[0014] Optionally, the seat cushion cover includes a first silicone leather layer, and / or the seat back cover includes a second silicone leather layer.
[0015] Optionally, the seat cushion is provided with a seat cushion hot water pipe, and the seat back is provided with a backrest hot water pipe, and the seat cushion hot water pipe and the backrest hot water pipe are connected by an aluminum-plastic composite flexible hose.
[0016] Optionally, the vehicle seat is also equipped with a water heater, a water tank, and a water pump. The hot water pipe for the backrest, the hot water pipe for the seat cushion, the water heater, the water tank, and the water pump are connected in series through pipelines to form a circulating water circuit.
[0017] This utility model also proposes a vehicle including the vehicle seat described in any of the preceding claims.
[0018] This invention improves the heat conduction performance of vehicle seats, allowing users to feel temperature changes more quickly and enhancing the overall user experience. It features a simple and reliable structure, more stable heating performance, ease of installation, secure installation, and high comfort. Attached Figure Description
[0019] Figure 1 This is a structural schematic diagram of the vehicle seat described in some embodiments;
[0020] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of the vehicle seat described in some embodiments;
[0021] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the water tank described in some embodiments.
[0022] In the diagram, 1—seat cushion, 2—seat backrest, 3—seat cushion hot water pipe, 4—first seat cushion flexible layer, 5—backrest hot water pipe, 6—first backrest flexible layer, 7—water heater, 8—first connecting pipe, 9—second connecting pipe, 10—water tank, 11—water pump, 12—third connecting pipe, 13—fourth connecting pipe, 14—fifth connecting pipe, 15—switch, 16—second seat cushion flexible layer, 17—seat cushion cover, 18—second backrest flexible layer, 19—backrest cover, 20—tank body, 21—tank lid, 22—return water inlet, 23—water outlet. Detailed Implementation
[0023] The embodiments of this utility model will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and preferred embodiments. Those skilled in the art can easily understand other advantages and effects of this utility model from the content disclosed in this specification. This utility model can also be implemented or applied through other different specific embodiments, and various details in this specification can also be modified or changed based on different viewpoints and applications without departing from the spirit of this utility model. It should be understood that the preferred embodiments are only for illustrating this utility model and not for limiting the scope of protection of this utility model.
[0024] It should be noted that the illustrations provided in the following embodiments are only schematic representations of the basic concept of the present invention. The illustrations only show the components related to the present invention and are not drawn according to the actual number, shape and size of the components in the actual implementation. In the actual implementation, the form, quantity and proportion of each component can be arbitrarily changed, and the layout of the components may also be more complex.
[0025] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 The vehicle seat shown includes a seat cushion 1 and a seat back 2; the seat cushion 1 is provided with a seat cushion hot water pipe 3 and a first seat cushion flexible layer 4 with a first thermally conductive and reinforcing filler, the first seat cushion flexible layer 4 being in contact with the seat cushion hot water pipe 3; the seat back 2 is provided with a backrest hot water pipe 5 and a first backrest flexible layer 6 with a second thermally conductive and reinforcing filler, the first backrest flexible layer 6 being in contact with the backrest hot water pipe 5.
[0026] By employing the above technical solution, a first seat cushion flexible layer 4 with added first thermally conductive reinforcing filler is provided. This first filler improves the thermal conductivity of the first seat cushion flexible layer 4, ensuring the softness of the seat cushion 1 while enhancing its thermal conductivity, allowing the user to feel temperature changes in the seat cushion 1 more quickly. Similarly, a first backrest flexible layer 6 with added second thermally conductive reinforcing filler is provided. This second filler improves the thermal conductivity of the first backrest flexible layer 6, ensuring the softness of the seat backrest 2 while enhancing its thermal conductivity, allowing the user to feel temperature changes in the seat backrest 2 more quickly.
[0027] In other words, by adopting the above technical solution, users can feel the temperature change of the vehicle seat more quickly, which helps to improve the user experience of vehicle seats equipped with water heat exchange systems.
[0028] In some embodiments, the first flexible cushion layer 4 covers the seat cushion hot water pipe 3. Using the above technical solution, the first flexible cushion layer 4 covers the seat cushion hot water pipe 3, and the seat cushion hot water pipe 3 and the first flexible cushion layer 4 can form an integral structure that can be installed as a whole in the seat cushion 1, which is convenient for installation. Furthermore, the first flexible cushion layer 4 can also limit the seat cushion hot water pipe 3, preventing it from shifting.
[0029] As a preferred example, the first cushion flexible layer 4 is a first foamed sponge layer with a first thermally conductive reinforcing filler added. The first foamed sponge layer ensures the softness and comfort of the seat cushion 1.
[0030] In practice, the first foamed sponge layer can be made of memory foam. The hot water pipe 3 of the seat cushion and the first foamed sponge layer can be integrated through a composite molding process.
[0031] In some embodiments, the first flexible backrest layer 6 covers the hot water pipe 5. Using the above technical solution, the first flexible backrest layer 6 covers the hot water pipe 5, and the hot water pipe 5 and the first flexible backrest layer 6 can form an integral structure that can be installed as a whole in the seat backrest 2, which is convenient for installation. Furthermore, the first flexible backrest layer 6 can also limit the position of the hot water pipe 5, preventing it from shifting.
[0032] As a preferred example, the first backrest flexible layer 6 is a second foamed sponge layer with a second thermally conductive reinforcing filler added. The second foamed sponge layer ensures the softness and comfort of the seat back 2.
[0033] In practice, the second foamed sponge layer can be made of memory foam. The hot water pipe 5 on the backrest and the second foamed sponge layer can be integrated through a composite molding process.
[0034] In some embodiments, the seat cushion 1 is provided with a second cushion flexible layer 16 containing a third thermally conductive reinforcing filler, and the second cushion flexible layer 16 covers the side of the first cushion flexible layer 4 adjacent to the seat cushion cover 17 of the seat cushion 1. By providing a second cushion flexible layer 16 with a third thermally conductive reinforcing filler, different materials can be used to manufacture the first cushion flexible layer 4 and the second cushion flexible layer 16, which helps to improve the comfort of the seat cushion 1.
[0035] As a preferred example, the second cushion flexible layer 16 includes a first cotton layer with a third thermally conductive reinforcing filler. The first cotton layer increases the softness and comfort of the seat cushion 1, providing a more delicate tactile experience for the user. In practice, the first cotton layer is attached to the inner side of the seat cushion cover 17.
[0036] As a preferred example, the first cushion flexible layer 4, the second cushion flexible layer 16, and the cushion cover 17 are stacked sequentially from the inside to the outside.
[0037] In some embodiments, a second flexible backrest layer 18 with a fourth thermally conductive reinforcing filler is provided inside the seat backrest 2, and the second flexible backrest layer 18 covers the side of the first flexible backrest layer 6 that is adjacent to the backrest cover 19 of the seat backrest 2. By providing a second flexible backrest layer 18 with a fourth thermally conductive reinforcing filler, different materials can be used to manufacture the first flexible backrest layer 6 and the second flexible backrest layer 18, thereby improving the comfort of the seat backrest 2.
[0038] As a preferred example, the second backrest flexible layer 18 includes a second cotton layer with a fourth thermally conductive reinforcing filler. The second cotton layer increases the softness and comfort of the seat back 2, providing a more delicate tactile experience for the user. In practice, the second cotton layer is attached to the inner side of the backrest cover 19.
[0039] As a preferred example, the first backrest flexible layer 6, the second backrest flexible layer 18, and the backrest skin 19 are stacked sequentially from the inside to the outside.
[0040] As a specific example, at least one of the first, second, third, and fourth thermally conductive reinforcing fillers comprises metal powder and / or carbon fiber. Using metal powder and / or carbon fiber as fillers can enhance thermal conductivity.
[0041] In some embodiments, the seat cushion 1's cushion cover 17 includes a first silicone leather layer, and the seat back 2's back cover 19 includes a second silicone leather layer. The silicone leather layer has good thermal conductivity, which helps improve the heat transfer performance of the vehicle seat, allowing users to feel temperature changes in the vehicle seat more quickly, thus enhancing the user experience of vehicle seats equipped with water heat exchange systems.
[0042] In some embodiments, a seat cushion hot water pipe 3 is provided inside the seat cushion 1, and a backrest hot water pipe 5 is provided inside the seat back 2. The seat cushion hot water pipe 3 and the backrest hot water pipe 5 are connected by an aluminum-plastic composite flexible hose. The aluminum-plastic composite flexible hose connects the seat cushion hot water pipe 3 and the backrest hot water pipe 5. The aluminum-plastic composite flexible hose has good bending performance and sealing performance, which can reduce the possibility of water leakage from the vehicle seat.
[0043] In practice, the aluminum-plastic composite hose and the seat cushion hot water pipe 3, as well as the aluminum-plastic composite hose and the backrest hot water pipe 5, are connected by heat fusion to ensure good sealing performance and prevent water leakage.
[0044] In some embodiments, the vehicle seat is also equipped with a water heater 7, a water tank 10, and a water pump 11. The hot water pipe 5 for the backrest, the hot water pipe 3 for the seat cushion, the water heater 7, the water tank 10, and the water pump 11 are connected in series through pipes to form a circulating water circuit. Integrating the water heater 7, water tank 10, and water pump 11 into the vehicle seat reduces the complexity of the vehicle seat's water heat exchange system, resulting in a simpler structure and more stable heating performance.
[0045] As a specific example, the water heat exchange system in a vehicle seat includes a water heater 7, a water tank 10, a water pump 11, two backrest hot water exchange pipes 5, two seat cushion hot water exchange pipes 3, two first connecting pipes 8, two second connecting pipes 9, a third connecting pipe 12, a fourth connecting pipe 13, and a fifth connecting pipe 14. The water heater 7 is installed on the seat cushion 1. One end of one seat cushion hot water exchange pipe 3 is connected to the input end of the water heater 7 via a first connecting pipe 8, and one end of the other seat cushion hot water exchange pipe 3 is connected to the output end of the water heater 7 via another first connecting pipe 8. The other end of one seat cushion hot water exchange pipe 3 is connected to one end of one backrest hot water exchange pipe 5 via a second connecting pipe 9, and the other end of the other seat cushion hot water exchange pipe 3 is connected to one end of the other backrest hot water exchange pipe 5 via another second connecting pipe 9. The water tank 10 and water pump 11 are installed on the seat back 2. The other end of one backrest hot water pipe 5, the third connecting pipe 12, the water tank 10, the fifth connecting pipe 14, the water pump 11, the fourth connecting pipe 13, and the other end of another backrest hot water pipe 5 are connected sequentially. The water heater 7, water tank 10, water pump 11, two backrest hot water pipes 5, two seat cushion hot water pipes 3, two first connecting pipes 8, two second connecting pipes 9, the third connecting pipe 12, the fourth connecting pipe 13, and the fifth connecting pipe 14 are connected to form a circulating water circuit, constituting a water heat exchange system. The second connecting pipe 9 can be an aluminum-plastic composite flexible hose.
[0046] In some embodiments, the vehicle seat also includes a switch 15, which controls the water heat exchange system to control the temperature of the vehicle seat. When the switch 15 is turned on, the water pump 11 and the water heater 7 start working simultaneously. The water pump 11 draws water from the water tank 10 to achieve water circulation. The circulating water is heated by the water heater 7, and the heat from the hot water in the seat cushion hot water pipe 3 and the backrest hot water pipe 5 can be used to heat the seat cushion 1 and the seat back 2.
[0047] Switch 15 can be mounted on the seat switch panel, and switch 15 can be a temperature control switch. The temperature control switch can turn the water pump 11 and water heater 7 on and off. At the same time, the temperature control switch can also control the temperature rise and fall of water heater 7, and can adjust the temperature of the vehicle seat between 10° and 35°.
[0048] In practical implementation, the seat cushion hot water pipe 3 and the backrest hot water pipe 5 can be set as curved and extended coils. The seat cushion hot water pipe 3 and the backrest hot water pipe 5 can be made of PE-RT pipe or PE-X pipe to ensure the heat resistance, flexibility and sealing performance of the seat cushion hot water pipe 3 and the backrest hot water pipe 5.
[0049] like Figure 3 As shown, the water reservoir 10 includes a reservoir body 20 and a reservoir lid 21. The reservoir body 20 is provided with a water outlet 23 and a water return outlet 22. After long-term use of the water heat exchange system, some water will evaporate and be lost. Water can be added by opening the reservoir lid 21. The reservoir body 20 can be made of a polypropylene / polyethylene blend.
[0050] This utility model also proposes a vehicle including the vehicle seat described in any of the preceding claims.
[0051] The above embodiments are merely preferred embodiments provided to fully illustrate the present utility model, and the protection scope of the present utility model is not limited thereto. Equivalent substitutions or modifications made by those skilled in the art based on the present utility model are all within the protection scope of the present utility model. In the description of this specification, the reference to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., means that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic associated with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present utility model. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described can be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. Furthermore, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments or examples described in this specification.
Claims
1. A vehicle seat characterized by comprising: The seat cushion (1) is provided with a seat cushion heat exchange water pipe (3) and a first seat cushion flexible layer (4) added with a first heat conduction enhancement filler, and the first seat cushion flexible layer (4) is in contact with the seat cushion heat exchange water pipe (3); and / or the seat back (2) is provided with a seat back heat exchange water pipe (5) and a first seat back flexible layer (6) added with a second heat conduction enhancement filler, and the first seat back flexible layer (6) is in contact with the seat back heat exchange water pipe (5).
2. The vehicle seat according to claim 1, characterized by The first seat cushion flexible layer (4) covers the seat cushion heat exchange water pipe (3), and / or the first seat back flexible layer (6) covers the seat back heat exchange water pipe (5).
3. The vehicle seat according to claim 1, characterized by The first seat cushion flexible layer (4) is a first foamed sponge layer added with the first heat conduction enhancement filler, and / or the first seat back flexible layer (6) is a second foamed sponge layer added with the second heat conduction enhancement filler.
4. The vehicle seat according to claim 1, characterized by The seat cushion (1) is provided with a second seat cushion flexible layer (16) added with a third heat conduction enhancement filler, and the second seat cushion flexible layer (16) covers one side of the first seat cushion flexible layer (4) close to a seat cushion skin (17) of the seat cushion (1); And / or, the seat back (2) is provided with a second seat back flexible layer (18) added with a fourth heat conduction enhancement filler, and the second seat back flexible layer (18) covers one side of the first seat back flexible layer (6) close to a seat back skin (19) of the seat back (2).
5. The vehicle seat according to claim 4, characterized by The second seat cushion flexible layer (16) comprises a first cotton layer added with the third heat conduction enhancement filler, and / or the second seat back flexible layer (18) comprises a second cotton layer added with the fourth heat conduction enhancement filler.
6. The vehicle seat according to claim 4, characterized by At least one of the first heat conduction enhancement filler, the second heat conduction enhancement filler, the third heat conduction enhancement filler and the fourth heat conduction enhancement filler comprises metal powder and / or carbon fiber.
7. The vehicle seat according to claim 1, characterized by The seat cushion skin (17) of the seat cushion (1) comprises a first silicone leather layer, and / or the seat back skin (19) of the seat back (2) comprises a second silicone leather layer.
8. The vehicle seat according to claim 1, characterized by The seat cushion (1) is provided with the seat cushion heat exchange water pipe (3), the seat back (2) is provided with the seat back heat exchange water pipe (5), and the seat cushion heat exchange water pipe (3) and the seat back heat exchange water pipe (5) are connected through an aluminum-plastic composite hose.
9. The vehicle seat according to claim 1, characterized by The vehicle seat is further provided with a water heater (7), a water storage kettle (10) and a water pump (11), and the seat back heat exchange water pipe (5), the seat cushion heat exchange water pipe (3), the water heater (7), the water storage kettle (10) and the water pump (11) are connected in series through pipelines to form a circulating water circuit.
10. A vehicle characterized by comprising: The vehicle seat comprises the seat cushion (1) and the seat back (2) as claimed in any one of claims 1-9.