18367653. SEAT VENTILATION DEVICE FOR VEHICLES simplified abstract (Kia Corporation)
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SEAT VENTILATION DEVICE FOR VEHICLES
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Han Su Yoo of Hwaseong-si (KR)
Dong Woo Jeong of Gwacheon-si (KR)
Byung Yong Choi of Hwaseong-si (KR)
Ho Sub Lim of Hwaseong-si (KR)
Hwa Jun Lee of Hwaseong-si (KR)
Jae Hyun Park of Hwaseong-si (KR)
SEAT VENTILATION DEVICE FOR VEHICLES - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18367653 titled 'SEAT VENTILATION DEVICE FOR VEHICLES
The patent application describes a seat ventilation device for vehicles that can perform both air cleaning and seat ventilation functions, with the ability to select one function at a time.
- The device includes a base duct mounted in the seat with an indoor outlet for discharging air into the vehicle interior.
- A blower is assembled with the base duct to intake air from the vehicle interior and can be connected to either the indoor outlet or the seat outlet.
- A cover duct is mounted on the base duct with a seat outlet connected to the blower to discharge air to the seat.
- An air cleaning module is mounted on the blower to filter the air taken in.
- An opening and closing door in the cover duct can selectively open either the seat outlet or the indoor outlet.
Potential Applications: - Automotive industry for improving air quality and comfort in vehicles. - Public transportation for enhancing passenger experience. - Medical transportation for providing clean and ventilated seating.
Problems Solved: - Poor air quality in vehicles. - Lack of ventilation in seating areas. - Limited control over air circulation.
Benefits: - Improved air quality. - Enhanced comfort for passengers. - Customizable ventilation options.
Commercial Applications: "Seat Ventilation Device for Vehicles: Enhancing Air Quality and Comfort in Automotive Seating"
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the device improve air quality in vehicles? 2. What are the potential market implications of this technology in the automotive industry?
Original Abstract Submitted
A seat ventilation device for vehicles which is configured to perform both an air cleaning function and a seat ventilation function, and is operated to perform one selected function. The seat ventilation device includes a base duct mounted in a seat and having an indoor outlet configured to discharge air to an interior of a vehicle, a blower assembled with the base duct, configured to intake air in the interior of the vehicle and selectively connected to the indoor outlet, a cover duct mounted on the base duct and having a seat outlet selectively connected to the blower so as to discharge air to the seat, an air cleaning module mounted on the blower so as to filter the air taken in through the blower, and an opening and closing door located in the cover duct and configured to open selectively either the seat outlet or the indoor outlet.
