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AUTOMOTIVE VEHICLE SEAT INSERT

  • US 20100301643A1
  • Filed: 08/16/2010
  • Published: 12/02/2010
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/19/2005
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An insert for use in a seat ventilation system of a vehicle seat that includes a cushion and the vehicle seat having an air-permeable trim surface proximal an occupant contact area, the insert comprising:

  • i. a forward layer including a plurality of openings in fluid communication with the air-permeable trim surface;

    ii. a rearward layer comprising a first material and including at least one opening and having an inner surface and an outer surface;

    iii. a spacer material sandwiched between the forward layer and the rearward layer, creating an open space within the insert;

    iv. an air mover disposed outside of the rearward layer of the insert, the air mover attached to an inner surface of the rearward layer at the at least one opening with an outwardly extending annular flange wall, and in fluid communication with the spacer material;

    wherein the air mover of the insert is designed to be received in a hole located in the cushion when the insert is assembled in the seat and the insert is to be located beneath the air-permeable trim surface to move air through the insert and toward an occupant.

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