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US 6,278,090 B1Granted
Device and method for heating of a seat
AssigneeKongsberg Automotive AB
InventorsTommy Fristedt, Björn Aiff
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AssigneeKongsberg Automotive AB
InventorsTommy Fristedt, Björn Aiff
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The invention relates to a device for heating a seat, comprising a heating element arranged in connection to the seat and connected to a control unit, which comprises current feeding organs for feeding a current (I) through the heating element in order to heat it, a temperature sensor connected to said control unit for detecting the temperature (T) at said heating element, with the control unit being arranged for feeding said current (I) if said measured temperature (T) falls below a predetermined set temperature value (TB). The invention is characterized in that the control unit comprises a communication unit for receiving information regarding said set temperature value (TB) from an external unit via a transmission channel for the transfer of said information. The invention also relates to a method for heating a seat. By means of the invention, an improved temperature control for a heatable seat is provided, particularly intended for motor vehicles.
Device for heating a seat in a vehicle, comprising a heating element arranged in the seat and connected to a control unit which includes current feeding organs for feeding a current through said heating element to heat said heating element, a temperature sensor connected to said control unit for detecting measuring the temperature at said heating element, with said control unit arranged to feed said current if said measured temperature falls below a predetermined set temperature value, wherein said control unit includes a communication unit for receiving information regarding said set temperature value from an external unit arranged for storing data regarding the design of said seat, which data is used for determining said information, wherein said information is transmitted via a transmission channel from said external unit to said control unit.
Method for heating a seat in a vehicle having a heating element connected to a control unit which is arranged to feed a current (I) through the heating element, the method comprising:
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