RAPID COOLING AND HEATING OF CAR SEATS WITH MASSAGING EFFECTS
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    发明申请
    RAPID COOLING AND HEATING OF CAR SEATS WITH MASSAGING EFFECTS 有权
    汽车座椅快速冷却和加热具有按摩效果

    公开(公告)号:US20070084220A1

    公开(公告)日:2007-04-19

    申请号:US11557779

    申请日:2006-11-08

    Abstract: An apparatus and method for providing controlled heating, cooling and motion, in a device such as an active robotic automobile seat, are disclosed. A shape memory alloy (SMA) element, which changes shape upon application of a temperature change to the SMA element, is coupled to a thermoelectric device. Heat flows through the TED upon application of an electrical current through the TED. The apparatus is operable in one of a plurality of modes. In a first mode, a current is applied through the TED to cause a temperature change in the SMA element to change the shape of the SMA element. In a second mode, a current is applied to the TED to cause heat flow in a space adjacent to the apparatus. By controlling application of current to the TED, controlled motion, heating and cooling are achieved in the seat.

    Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于在诸如主动机器人汽车座椅的装置中提供受控加热,冷却和运动的装置和方法。 在向SMA元件施加温度变化时改变形状的形状记忆合金(SMA)元件被耦合到热电装置。 在通过TED施加电流时,热量流过TED。 该装置可以以多种模式之一操作。 在第一模式中,通过TED施加电流以引起SMA元件中的温度变化来改变SMA元件的形状。 在第二模式中,电流被施加到TED以在邻近设备的空间中引起热量流动。 通过控制电流对TED的应用,在座椅中实现受控运动,加热和冷却。

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