Patent ID: 7475938
Filing Date: 2009-01-13
Classification: B60N

Abstract:
1. An air conditioned seat, comprising: a padded seat and a padded backrest, each having an occupant side and an underside; at least one first air distribution structure located on the underside of the padded seat or the padded backrest; at least one second air distribution structure located on the occupant side or adjacent to the occupant side of the padded seat or padded backrest, wherein the first and second air distribution structures are in fluid communication through one or more air ducts in the padded seat or padded backrest; a seat cover comprising a plurality of air outlets or comprising an air permeable fabric; at least one fan in fluid communication with the at least one first distribution structure through a bellows, wherein the fan is configured to push air through the first air distribution structure to the second air distribution structure via the one or more air ducts; and a diffuser that is connected to the at least one fan around an air intake opening of the fan, wherein the diffuser provides a slit opening located between a top edge of the diffuser and the underside of the padded seat or the padded backrest.