Automotive vehicle seating comfort system
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1. A ventilated seat for a vehicle, comprising:
- a vehicle seat having a ventilated component selected from a seat cushion component and a seat backrest component, at least one of which provides a seat cushion and an air permeable trim surface at occupant contact areas of the seat;
an insert that is open at its sides and located beneath the trim surface of the ventilated component, the insert including;
a first layer having a heater integrated therein; and
a second layer formed of spacer material, the second layer defining an open space;
a fluid mover in fluid communication with the insert for moving air through the open space and at least partially past an occupant in the seat; and
a tubular structure for providing the fluid communication between the insert and the fluid mover.
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Abstract
There is disclosed an automotive vehicle seating comfort system for providing heating, cooling, ventilation or a combination thereof to an individual in an automotive car seat. The system typically includes an insert, a blower and a tubular structure for providing fluid communication between the insert and blower for providing ventilation and/or cooling for the individual. Preferably, the insert includes a heater or heater layer for providing heat for the individual.
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1. A ventilated seat for a vehicle, comprising:
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a vehicle seat having a ventilated component selected from a seat cushion component and a seat backrest component, at least one of which provides a seat cushion and an air permeable trim surface at occupant contact areas of the seat;
an insert that is open at its sides and located beneath the trim surface of the ventilated component, the insert including;
a first layer having a heater integrated therein; and
a second layer formed of spacer material, the second layer defining an open space;
a fluid mover in fluid communication with the insert for moving air through the open space and at least partially past an occupant in the seat; and
a tubular structure for providing the fluid communication between the insert and the fluid mover. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A ventilated seat for a vehicle, comprising:
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a multi-layer laminate insert that is open at its sides and located beneath the trim surface of the ventilated component, the insert including;
a first layer having a heater integrated therein, the heater including a plurality of flexible electrical substantially flat heating elements; and
a second layer formed of spacer material, the second layer defining an open space;
a blower in fluid communication with the insert for moving air through the open space and at least partially past an occupant in the seat; and
a duct for providing the fluid communication between the insert and the blower. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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