Automatic temperature controlled seats
US6237675A · kind A · utility
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17References
13Claims
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 14, 1999 |
| Grant date | May 29, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 14, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60N2/56
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method for automatically controlling the temperature of a vehicle seat (14) based on a variety of factors, including vehicle interior temperature, outside temperature, sunload, and user set point. Each of these readings is sent to a controller (30) where they are weighted by a formula to arrive at a target temperature. Based on that target temperature, a seat level is calculated and then transmitted to a heated seat controller (48) to apply the appropriate temperature to the vehicle seats (14).
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