Climate Comfort Seat Assembly With Desiccant Moisture Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Vehicle seat comfort is compromised during long trips due to inadequate air circulation and temperature regulation, which existing technologies fail to address effectively.
Innovation Solution
A climate comfort seat assembly featuring a seat structure with a matrix of fluid transfer lines, a spacer material, a desiccant made from volcanic ash, and a thermoelectric device that thermodynamically influences the temperature of a trim cover, enhancing air circulation and temperature control through the use of fluid transfer and moisture management.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Object-affected harmful factors
If a desiccant made from volcanic ash is added to the seat assembly, then moisture control capability is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent utilizes volcanic ash as a desiccant material, which is inherently porous and capable of absorbing moisture. This porous material is integrated into the seat assembly to passively control humidity without requiring additional active components, thus improving moisture control while minimizing the increase in device complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The volcanic ash desiccant operates passively to absorb moisture from the seat environment without requiring external power or control systems. This self-service approach allows the seat assembly to maintain comfort conditions automatically, improving moisture control capability without proportionally increasing device complexity.
2Temperature
If a matrix of fluid transfer lines and thermoelectric device is implemented, then temperature regulation capability is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The temperature regulation system is divided into discrete components: a matrix of fluid transfer lines for thermal distribution and a separate thermoelectric device for active heating or cooling. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function efficiently while enabling modular integration into the seat assembly, improving temperature regulation capability while managing device complexity through organized modularity.
Solution Approach 2:
The fluid transfer lines serve multiple functions within the seat assembly, acting as both thermal conduction pathways for the thermoelectric device and distributed temperature control elements across the seating surface. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate components, improving temperature regulation capability while minimizing the increase in device complexity.
3Stability of the object's composition
If spacer material and carrier structure are added to support the fluid transfer lines, then temperature distribution uniformity is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The carrier structure and spacer material act as intermediary components that facilitate the integration of fluid transfer lines into the seat assembly. These intermediaries provide mechanical support and proper spacing for the thermal pathways, ensuring uniform temperature distribution across the seating surface while maintaining a manageable level of device complexity through their structural mediating role.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The solution provides effective temperature regulation and moisture control, enhancing passenger comfort by maintaining a comfortable temperature and minimizing moisture, thereby improving overall seating experience during long vehicle trips.
Implementation Method 1
The matrix of fluid transfer lines thermodynamically influences a relative temperature of the trim cover through both the carrier and the desiccant
Implementation Method 2
A vehicle seat structure supporting a thermoelectric device
Implementation Method 3
A desiccant is made from a volcanic ash and is supported by the seat structure
Data Source
AI summary
A vehicle seating assembly includes a seat structure. A carrier is disposed on the seat structure and includes a matrix of fluid transfer lines. A spacer material is positioned over the carrier. A trim cover is disposed over the spacer material. A desiccant is made from a volcanic ash and is supported by the seat structure. The matrix of fluid transfer lines thermodynamically influences a relative temperature of the trim cover through both the carrier and the desiccant.