초록 ▼

A temperature climate control system comprises a variable temperature seat, at least one heat pump, at least one heat pump temperature sensor, and a controller. Each heat pump comprises a number of Peltier thermoelectric modules for temperature conditioning the air in a main heat exchanger and a mai

A temperature climate control system comprises a variable temperature seat, at least one heat pump, at least one heat pump temperature sensor, and a controller. Each heat pump comprises a number of Peltier thermoelectric modules for temperature conditioning the air in a main heat exchanger and a main exchanger fan for passing the conditioned air from the main exchanger to the variable temperature seat. The Peltier modules and each main fan may be manually adjusted via a control switch or a control signal. Additionally, the temperature climate control system may comprise a number of additional temperature sensors to monitor the temperature of the ambient air surrounding the occupant as well as the temperature of the conditioned air directed to the occupant. The controller is configured to automatically regulate the operation of the Peltier modules and/or each main fan according to a temperature climate control logic designed both to maximize occupant comfort during normal operation, and minimize possible equipment damage, occupant discomfort, or occupant injury in the event of a heat pump malfunction.

대표청구항 ▼

A method for controlling the temperature climate in a variable temperature occupant seat, the method comprising the steps of: selecting a temperature that effects a cooling mode of operation; activating a number of thermoelectric modules to temperature condition a heat transfer medium to a desired c

A method for controlling the temperature climate in a variable temperature occupant seat, the method comprising the steps of: selecting a temperature that effects a cooling mode of operation; activating a number of thermoelectric modules to temperature condition a heat transfer medium to a desired cooling temperature; activating at least one transporting means mounted adjacent the thermoelectric modules for passing temperature conditioned heat transfer medium from the modules to a variable temperature seat; monitoring the temperature of the temperature conditioned heat transfer medium; and automatically regulating both the amount of power directed to the thermoelectric modules, and an operating speed of the transporting means to achieve the desired cooling temperature.