Patent ID: 9335073
Filing Date: 2016-05-10
CPC Classification: B60N,F25B,F28D

Claim Text:
1. A method of controlling a thermal module configured for use in a climate controlled seat assembly, comprising: providing a thermal module configured to provide air to the climate controlled seat assembly, the thermal module comprising: wherein a controller is configured to regulate at least one operational aspect of the thermal module; operatively coupling a sensor to the controller, the sensor being configured to detect a relative humidity of air being transferred adjacent the sensor; wherein the controller is configured to reduce a voltage of electrical energy provided to the thermal conditioning device when the sensor detects a relative humidity level of air being transferred that is above a threshold level to avoid condensate formation; wherein, when the relative humidity level of air being transferred is below a threshold level, the controller is configured to adjust a voltage supplied to the thermal conditioning device to permit the thermal module to operate according to a control algorithm; and wherein the control algorithm is configured to operate the thermal module within a target comfort zone, wherein the target comfort zone is based on, at least in part, the relative humidity level and a temperature of air being transferred by the thermal module.