Vehicle seat with integrated temperature-control system
US11084404B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 21, 2019 |
| Grant date | Aug 10, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 21, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60N2/70
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A vehicle seat includes a seating portion and a backrest portion coupled to the seating portion. The seat also includes a temperature-control system associated with at least one of the seating portion and the backrest portion. The temperature-control system includes a base layer and an intermediate layer disposed adjacent to the base layer. The intermediate layer is adapted to allow fluid to flow through it. The temperature-control system includes a cover layer disposed adjacent to the intermediate layer. The temperature-control system includes at least one heating element disposed between the intermediate layer and the cover layer. The temperature-control system further includes a fluid pump to provide fluid flow through the intermediate layer.
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