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Armrest and control method for the same

US10555372B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 26, 2016
Grant dateFeb 4, 2020
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Expiry dateJun 20, 2038

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH05B2203/004
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An armrest according to one embodiment of the present invention includes a case including a passage which guides a flow of air while the air is introduced and discharged and a through-hole which is formed via the passage to allow the air to be discharged outward, a fan located inside the case and by which the air is introduced and discharged through the passage, a heating element configured to supply heat to the air discharged by the fan and an outer surface of the case, and a supporter configured to support an external force applied to the case in at least two directions to keep a shape of the case.

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