# US 2026/0097697 A1 · Seat arrangement and vehicle > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 2026/0097697 A1 - Document ID: US20260097697A1 - Status: Published application - Kind: A1 - Application number: 19/353,162 - Filed: 2025-10-08 - Published: 2026-04-09 - Earliest claimed: 2024-10-09 - Assignees: Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft; Audi AG - Applicants: Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft; Audi AG - Inventors: Kevin TORNER; Hannah KUEHN - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20260097697A1 ## CPC - B60N 2/90: Details or parts not otherwise provided for - B60K 1/04: of the electric storage means for propulsion - B60N 2/005: Arrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles {, e.g. dismountable auxiliary seats}(B60N2/02 takes precedence {; for railway vehicles B61D1/04}) - B60R 16/023: for transmission of signals between vehicle parts or subsystems - B60R 16/033: characterised by the use of electrical cells or batteries (for propulsion puposes B60K1/04; supplying batteries to, or removing batteries from, vehicles B60S5/06; testing of charge state G01R31/36) - B60R 16/04: Arrangement of batteries - H05K 7/20863: {Forced ventilation, e.g. on heat dissipaters coupled to components} - B60K 2001/0433: {Arrangement under the rear seats} - B60N: SEATS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLES; VEHICLE PASSENGER ACCOMMODATION NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR - B60K: ARRANGEMENT OR MOUNTING OF PROPULSION UNITS OR OF TRANSMISSIONS IN VEHICLES; ARRANGEMENT OR MOUNTING OF PLURAL DIVERSE PRIME-MOVERS IN VEHICLES; AUXILIARY DRIVES FOR VEHICLES; INSTRUMENTATION OR DASHBOARDS FOR VEHICLES; ARRANGEMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH COOLING, AIR INTAKE, GAS EXHAUST OR FUEL SUPPLY OF PROPULSION UNITS IN VEHICLES - B60R: VEHICLES, VEHICLE FITTINGS, OR VEHICLE PARTS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR - H05K: PRINTED CIRCUITS; CASINGS OR CONSTRUCTIONAL DETAILS OF ELECTRIC APPARATUS; MANUFACTURE OF ASSEMBLAGES OF ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS ## Abstract The invention relates to a seat arrangement for a vehicle, comprising a seat base made of a plastic material, an electrical and/or electronic component arranged within the seat base that functions as a heat source, and an electrochemical energy storage arranged within the seat base that is heat-sensitive, wherein the seat base thermally separates the electrical and/or electronic component from the electrochemical energy storage. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A seat arrangement for a vehicle, the seat arrangement comprising: a seat base made of a plastic material; an electrical and/or electronic component arranged within the seat base that functions as a heat source; and an electrochemical energy storage arranged within the seat base that is heat-sensitive, wherein the seat base thermally separates the electrical and/or electronic component from the electrochemical energy storage. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The seat arrangement according to claim 1, wherein the plastic material is expanded polypropylene. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The seat arrangement according to claim 1, wherein the seat base has a support structure or a wire structure that is permeable to radio waves. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) The seat arrangement according to claim 1, wherein the electrical and/or electronic component comprises a main fuse box and/or a communication module. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The seat arrangement according to claim 1, wherein the electrochemical energy storage is a low-voltage accumulator. ### Claim 6 (depends on 1) The seat arrangement according to claim 1, wherein the seat base has a first receptacle for receiving the electrical and/or electronic component and a second receptacle for receiving the electrochemical energy storage, and wherein the seat base has a wall section positioned between the first receptacle and second receptacle to thermally separate the electrical and/or electronic component from the electrochemical energy storage. ### Claim 7 (depends on 6) The seat arrangement according to claim 6, wherein the wall section has a breach through which a wire from the electrical and/or electronic component to the electrochemical energy storage passes. ### Claim 8 (depends on 6) The seat arrangement according to claim 6, further comprising a fan for ventilating the first receptacle. ### Claim 9 (depends on 1) The seat arrangement according to claim 1, wherein the seat base has a cable duct through which cables to the electrical and/or electronic component and/or conductors from the electrical and/or electronic component pass. ### Claim 10 (depends on 1) The seat arrangement according to claim 1, further comprising a seat row, wherein the seat base bears the seat row. ### Claim 11 (depends on 10) The seat arrangement according to claim 10, further comprising a vehicle chassis, wherein the seat row is attached to the vehicle chassis and the seat base is positioned between the seat row and the vehicle chassis. ### Claim 12 (depends on 11) The seat arrangement according to claim 11, wherein the seat base is connected to the vehicle chassis. ### Claim 13 (depends on 11) The seat arrangement according to claim 11, wherein the electrical and/or electronic component and/or the electrochemical energy storage are connected to the vehicle chassis. ### Claim 14 (depends on 11) The seat arrangement according to claim 11, further comprising a high-voltage energy storage mounted on the vehicle chassis, wherein the seat base is positioned above the high-voltage energy storage. ### Claim 15 (depends on 1) A vehicle comprising the seat arrangement according to claim 1. ### Claim 16 A seat base for a vehicle, the seat base comprising: a first region formed such to contain a battery therein; a second region formed such to contain at least one electrical component; and a barrier that is integrally formed with the seat base, the barrier substantially thermally insulating the first region from the second region, the barrier separating the first region from the second region, the barrier and the seat base being made of a plastic material. ### Claim 17 (depends on 16) The seat base according to claim 16, wherein the seat base is permeable to radio waves. ### Claim 18 (depends on 16) The seat base according to claim 16, wherein an upper surface of the seat base is adapted to support a foam cushion for a passenger seat of a motor vehicle.