Method for controlling a thermal comfort control system for ride share vehicles
US10479163B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 14, 2017 |
| Grant date | Nov 19, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 18, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60H2001/00942
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method for controlling a thermal comfort control system for ride share vehicles includes providing a plurality of occupant seats in a vehicle cabin and controlling a cabin set temperature using a cabin comfort control system configured to adjust a plurality of HVAC functions. At least one thermal comfort parameter is adjusted at a number of the plurality of occupant seats using at least one seat comfort control system. Adjusting the at least one thermal comfort parameter causes the cabin control module to adjust the set temperature of the vehicle cabin.
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