Automotive seat based microclimate system
US12023988B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 4, 2020 |
| Grant date | Jul 2, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 18, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60H2001/00114
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A microclimate system for a vehicle occupant includes multiple microclimate thermal effectors. Each of the microclimate thermal effectors at least partially controls a climate in at least one of multiple occupant zones. Each of the microclimate thermal effectors includes a sensor configured to determine microclimate temperature data corresponding to the zone. A controller includes an input configured to receive vehicle temperature data including cabin temperature and outside air temperature from a vehicle data bus. The controller fuses the microclimate temperature data with the vehicle temperature data and determines an estimated local equivalent temperature for each of the microclimate thermal effectors. The controller further provides a temperature command to each of the microclimate thermal effectors based upon the estimated local equivalent temperature corresponding to the microclimate thermal effector.
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