Climatized seat with vortex tube
US6505886B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 4, 2001 |
| Grant date | Jan 14, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 4, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60N2/5685
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A climatized seat utilizing a vortex tube is provided. The vortex tube separates compressed air into hot and cold air streams, which are used to heat and cool the seat. In a preferred embodiment, the seat includes a vortex tube, communicative passageways connected to the ends of the vortex tube and the seat, and one or more valves for regulating airflow from the ends of the vortex tube and the environment surrounding the seat. A system for regulating seat temperature is also provided. In one embodiment, the system comprises one or more seats, one or more vortex tubes, various communicative passageways and valves, a source of compressed air, and an accumulator for storing compressed air.
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