Moisture detection and regulation in a vehicle interior component
US10668845B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 25, 2018 |
| Grant date | Jun 2, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 6, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N27/048
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A moisture detection and regulation system is disclosed for a vehicle interior component having a section of material with a moisture absorbent material structure. The system includes a sensing device configured to detect a level of moisture in the section of material. The system also includes a moisture removal element configured to dissipate moisture from the section of material. The system additionally includes an electronic controller fixed to the vehicle structure and in operative communication with each of the sensing device and the moisture removal element. The controller is configured to receive a signal from the sensing device indicative of the detected level of moisture in the section of material and activate the moisture removal element when the detected level of moisture is equal to or greater than a predetermined threshold level of moisture. A vehicle having such a moisture detection and regulation system is also disclosed.
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