There is disclosed an insert suitable for use within a seating system of an automotive vehicle.

Automotive vehicle seat insert

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.

Automotive vehicle seating comfort system

There is disclosed a comfort system suitable for use in a seat of an automotive vehicle. The system preferably includes an air mover in fluid communication with an open space below a trim layer of the seat for providing ventilation, heating and/or cooling to the seat occupant.

Automotive vehicle seat having a comfort system

The present invention provides a system for controlling the climate of a hybrid vehicle. The system includes a thermoelectric module, a heat exchanger, a pump, and a valve. The thermoelectric module includes thermoelectric elements powered by electric energy. The thermoelectric elements emit or absorb heat energy based on the polarity of the electrical energy provided. A tube containing coolant runs proximate the thermoelectric elements. To aid in the transfer of heat energy, a blower is provided to generate an air flow across the thermoelectric elements and the tube. The coolant is provided from the thermoelectric module to a heat exchanger that heats or cools the air flow provided to the cabin of the vehicle. The pump and valve are in fluid communication with the heat exchanger and thermoelectric module. The pump pressurizes the coolant flow through the tube and coolant lines. In a cooling mode, the valve is configured to selectively bypass the engine coolant system of the vehicle.

Climate control system for hybrid vehicles using thermoelectric devices

According to certain arrangements, a climate controlled bed includes an upper portion comprising a core with a top core surface and a bottom core surface. The core includes at least one passageway extending from the top core surface to the bottom core surface. The upper portion of the bed further includes at least one fluid distribution member positioned above the core, wherein the fluid distribution member is in fluid communication with at least one passageway of the core. The fluid distribution member is configured to at least partially distribute fluid within said fluid distribution member. The upper portion of the bed further comprises at least one comfort layer positioned adjacent to the fluid distribution member. The bed also includes a lower portion configured to support the upper portion and at least one fluid module configured to selectively transfer air to or from the fluid distribution member of the upper portion. In some arrangements, the fluid module includes a fluid transfer device and a thermoelectric device for selectively thermally conditioning fluids being transferred by the fluid transfer device.

Climate controlled bed assembly

In one aspect, the present invention provides a ventilated seat with a valve sheet having one or more valve assemblies. The valve sheet maybe on a frame of the seat. The valve assemblies open in response to a force such as a force applied by an individual occupying the seat. In another aspect, the present invention provides a method of thermally regulating a seat by occupying a seat with a valve sheet. By occupying the seat one or more valves assemblies open air moving though the open valve assemblies thermally regulates the seat.

Valve layer for a seat

The present invention relates to a vehicle seat with a ventilated component such as a seat component or a backrest component, where at least one of the components has a seat cushion and a trim surface. The invention also includes an absorption refrigeration system having a boiler in thermal contact with a heat source of the vehicle, a condenser, and an evaporator located in thermal contact with the vehicle seat. The absorption refrigeration system also includes a conduit fluidity connecting each of the boiler, condenser and evaporator to each other. A refrigerant is located in the conduit and circulates among the components to facilitate temperature conditioning of the vehicle seat.

Heating, cooling and ventilation system for a vehicle seat

Broadband output high power pulsed flash lamps are useful in many applications, and when specifically optimized, can become an excellent source of ultraviolet (UV) light, which is particularly useful for photo-chemically-induced materials processing applications. Multiple factors involved with the production of high-energy light pulses can in certain cases adversely affect the ultraviolet lamp operation, thereby resulting in the development of micro cracks in lamp envelopes and subsequent limitation in lamp lifetime. Similar factors can be responsible for an increased absorption of UV radiation by lamp components and degradation of lamp efficiency. This invention describes new pulsed flash lamp designs that enable a new generation of high power and performance as required by, for example, many large-scale photo-processing applications. This invention uniquely and advantageously mitigates the development of micro-cracks and failure, and produces dramatically improved electrical efficiency, stability of lamp optical characteristics, and service lifetime.

Design of high power pulsed flash lamps

A method of manufacturing armature windings for an electro-mechanical machine, includes manufacturing a band of conductor elements with at least one layer, formation of windings on a tool and installation of the windings into an armature The method results in a highly uniform winding, increased fill percentage in slots, improved electrical efficiency, lower material cost and labor consumption for manufacturing and complete automation of production

Method of manufacturing of an armature winding for electro-mechanical machines

Broadband output high power pulsed flash lamp for UV light application, pulsed ultraviolet (PUV), decontamination of fluids, photo enhanced acceleration of chemical reactions, and medical use, incorporation a lamp cooling system with multiple cooling jackets.

Peter Ulan

Papers

Valve layer for a seat

Heating, cooling and ventilation system for a vehicle seat

Design of high power pulsed flash lamps

Method of manufacturing of an armature winding for electro-mechanical machines

Method and apparatus for cooling high power flash lamps