DE10261268A1 - Air-conditioned seat for vehicle has central areas of sitting section and seat back consisting of mesh cushion elements positionally interchangeable and when installed connected to vehicle's air supply and ventilation system - Google Patents

Abstract

The central areas of the seat's sitting section and seat back consist of mesh cushion elements (9) or paired mesh elements and cushion elements which can be positionally interchanged and in the installed position are connected to the vehicle's air supply and ventilation system. The meshes (11) and cushions (12) are rigidly interconnected by an air distribution box (10) lying between them and can either face the motorist or facing away from the motorist.

Description

The invention relates to ventilated couch or seating furniture, such as vehicle seats or armchairs or couches and beds, etc., consisting of a lower part. Seat part and an upper part. Backrest part or head part, if necessary (if applicable) armrests and if necessary. an air supply and / or ventilation system, ventilation, heating and cooling systems, collectively referred to here as "air conditioning systems", are used in means of transport, such as buses, trucks, four-, three- and two-wheeled passenger vehicles, rail vehicles, such as trains, aircraft, and turbine engines. and propeller-driven passenger planes, transport planes or helicopters, watercraft, such as cruise ships, hovercraft, elevators, mountain railways, etc. In a few passenger car types in the upper price ranges, air-conditioning systems have recently been installed in the seats and, if necessary, in the backrests Depending on the time of year, it can be cooled or heated, blown against the motorist by the vehicle armchair and the seat and / or backrest or also by mesh covers or mats attached to the armchair and / or stowed, moist, warm air with the help of fans according to d removed from the vehicle floor. Such air conditioning systems are disclosed, for example, in the following publications:
DE 199 27 232 A1 (D1); DE 198 30 797 A1 (D4); and US 58 33 321 (D7). DE 199 10 390 A1 (D2); DE 198 24 191 A1 (D5); DE 198 47 384 C1 (D3); WO 98 55 340 A1 (D6).

Disadvantages of these known air conditioners are among other things the fan noise, that, of course, if several seats are to be air-conditioned disturbing strikes, the higher Power consumption and the fact that the installation of the fans an elaborate construction and high-quality, air-permeable materials and, generally speaking, the cost factor that it has so far prevented Mid-range and small car models came onto the market are which air conditioning systems are standard in the area of the backrests and the seats.

So there was a need for inexpensive, largely maintenance-free, ventilated, d. H. Air-conditioned vehicle armchairs -seat, but also on ventilable, d. H. air-conditioned armchairs or Sitting and lying like beds Couches, sofas, sofa beds, canapes, handicapped and sick wheelchairs, for offices, camping purposes, large halls, cinemas, discotheques, Theaters, cafes, Hotels, restaurants, bars, covered Stadiums, hospitals, Sanatoriums, medical practices, retirement homes, schools, kindergartens, private Households, passenger ships, for the furniture industry general (including the manufacture of benches) etc. There was also a need for such inexpensive, ventilated d. H. air-conditioned armchairs or Seats for vehicles and / or seating, at those in the area of the backrests and heated or cooled air in the seating area preferably flat is blown out.

In the main patent (the older patent application AZ 102 47 671.3) a ventilated armchair, consisting of a seat part and a backrest part, is optionally (opposed) armrests and opposed. claimed an air supply and ventilation system, which is characterized in that the central areas of the seat part and the backrest of hollow mesh padding elements 9 or in pairs of grid elements 21 and upholstery elements 19 consist of which grid upholstery elements 9 BEZW. Grid elements 21 and upholstery elements 19 can be removed and installed and can swap positions.

It was now to increase comfort desirable, the ventilation effect to be variable, so that the seated person without much effort the air conditioning to your liking could adjust and it was even desirable such advantages and also the technical achieved with the invention of the main patent Advantages also on reclining furniture transferred to.

The task of the present Invention was based, so was the provision of a ventilated couch or seating, the air conditioning effect especially in the back and / or seating area occur and should be easily adjustable.

Another task was the, particularly inexpensive embodiments the invention, in particular for the automotive industry.

These and other tasks will be thanks to the new, ventilated or seating solved.

The invention now relates to a ventilated couch or seating, consisting of a lower part. Seat part and an upper part. Backrest part and / or headboard, if necessary (opp.) Armrests and opp. an air supply and ventilation system, the central areas of the seat part and the back part of the grid 11 and upholstery 12 , which with intervening cavities grid mesh cushion elements 9 form, and / or from pairs of grid elements 21 and upholstery elements 19 are constructed with cavities in between, which are grid upholstery elements 9 BEZW. Grid elements 21 and upholstery elements 19 can be removed and installed and can swap their position, which is characterized in that the distances (see drawing sheets 10 and 11) between the grids 11 and the upholstery 12 BEZW. the distances between the grids 11 and the upholstery 22 can be changed and set in the specified manner. Such a change in distance can by moving the upholstery 12 on the grids 11 to or the upholstery 22 on the grids 21a closed and locked.

The new ventilated couch or seating furniture can a seat, e.g. B. a vehicle chair, or a couch, z. Legs Couch, be.

The grid upholstery elements 9 and 9a BEZW. Grid elements 21 , Upholstery elements 19 , Grids 21a and / or upholstery 22 can be connected to an air supply and ventilation system when installed.

It is also possible to use only one of the above ventilation types only in the seat or only in the backrest get along.

According to a preferred embodiment of the invention, this is at least one of the grids 21a (see drawing sheet 10) permanently connected to the ventilated couch or seating furniture. Such a permanent connection can be achieved by sewing, gluing, welding, buttoning (by means of snap fasteners), clamping and / or Velcro fastening and the like.

The grids 11 BEZW. the grids 21a the ventilated couch or seating furniture according to the invention can be equipped with an air-permeable electric heater.

Under "seating or reclining furniture" in connection with the present invention in general seat devices, such as upholstered armchairs, armchairs or upholstered or non-upholstered chairs or without armrests, stools or stools (i.e. also upholstered or unpadded chairs with or without armrests, but without backrests) or corresponding ones, but wider seating for more than one person (i.e. H. Benches) BEZW. Loungers, beds, sofa beds, sofas, couches, canapes, etc. Roger that, the aforementioned and equivalent ventilated couchette or seating possibly in other objects, for example land vehicles, such as passenger cars or campers, water vehicles, such as Passenger ships, aircraft, event, theater, concert or sports halls, halls u. s. w., can be fixed or removable.

In particular in the event that the ventilated couch or seating furniture is a vehicle armchair, the grid upholstery elements 9 and 9a BEZW. Grid elements 21 , Upholstery elements 19 , Grids 21a and upholstery 22 if installed. connected to a vehicle air supply and ventilation system.

Although the cavities in the grid upholstery elements described in more detail below 9 and 9a BEZW. Grid elements 21 and upholstery elements 19 , Grids 21a and upholstery 22 provide adequate ventilation in general, this air-conditioning ventilation can be additionally reinforced by connection to an air supply and ventilation system (forced ventilation).

According to a preferred embodiment of the invention, the grid upholstery elements are 9 from grids 11 and upholstery 12 built, which over an air distribution box lying between them 10 are firmly connected and are either facing or facing away from the seated person.

According to another preferred embodiment of the invention (drawing sheets 4, 5 and 6) are the grid elements 21 and the upholstery elements 19 over a frame or stop lying between them 27 connected with each other, respectively from the frame. Stop and the grid element 21 - and upholstery element 19 - A pair of air ducts is formed when the grille element faces the seated person, but the grille element rests against and supports the cushion element when, on the other hand, the seated person faces the cushion element.

The grid element 21 - and upholstery element 19 - Couples can with the frame lying between them. attack 27 be screwed. In the event that the grid-like bezw. mesh-like side facing the motorist defines the frame or stop in the last-mentioned embodiment 27 an air duct that performs the same function as the air distribution box described in the first embodiment 10 : It distributes the ventilation or Air conditioning of the vehicle via a hose line air and leads it from behind to the grille. Net approach.

For against the case that the Upholstery element facing the motorist serves at the last mentioned embodiment the grid element stabilizing the cushion by it directly on the latter. A cavity is then between the grid element and the back wall the backrest of the vehicle seat.

According to another embodiment of the invention, which is particularly suitable for ventilated armchairs in the furniture industry, but is also suitable for the production of particularly inexpensive, ventilated vehicle armchairs, the seat part and the backrest part consist of a tubular or profile frame 37 (Drawing sheets 9 and 11) and the central areas of the seat part and the backrest part made of grid upholstery elements 9 and 9a BEZW. Grid elements 21 and upholstery elements 19 which grid mesh upholstery elements 9 and 9a BEZW. Grid elements 21 and upholstery elements 19 can be removed and installed and can interchange their position with each other.

In the embodiment of the armchair according to the invention described above, the mesh upholstery elements have 9 and 9a BEZW. Grid elements 21 and upholstery elements 19 preferably internal 41 and / or external 42 Fixing plug-in tubes Fixing plug profiles on.

Fastening systems other than the fastening plug-in tubes. Fastening plug-in profiles for fastening the mesh upholstery elements 9 and 9a BEZW. Grid elements 21 and upholstery elements 19 on the tube or profile frame 37 are, for example, hinged closures, spring clips and clamp closures. Such fastening systems will expediently be used in particular if, for reasons of space, the conversion of the backrests by attaching, for example, mesh upholstery elements 9 is difficult to do, such as in smaller motor vehicles (no space to the headliner).

The sliding grid upholstery element 9a (S. D and F on drawing sheet 11), if desired, can also be firmly screwed to the tubular frame. In all of the embodiments according to the invention, a backrest adjustment can be made 40 be provided, which allows to adjust the angle between the backrest and seat part.

The invention is described below of the attached 11 drawing sheets (ZB) further explained mean to them

1

a vehicle armchair (or seat) with the backrest 1a and the seat 1b (see e.g. ZB 1, 4, 7 and 10)

2

the Feet (or Skids) of the vehicle armchair (see e.g. 1 to 8 and 10),

3

the Frame of the vehicle armchair (see e.g. 1, 2, 7 and 8),

4

the headrest (see eg 1, 4, 7, 9 and 10),

5

one Air supply hose (see e.g. 1, 4, 9 and 10), which in

6

one Air duct (see eg 1 to 3) opens, the

7 and 7a

several Has nozzles (see eg 1 to 3),

8th

on Control valve (see e.g. 1, 4, 9 and 10),

9

on Mesh upholstery element (see eg 1 to 3 and 7 to 9),

9a

movable Grid upholstery element s. (ZB 11),

10

one Air distribution box (see e.g. 1, 3, 7 to 9 and 11),

11

on Grid (see e.g. 1, 7, 9 and 11),

11a

Wavy springs, a self-supporting grille or a seat shell (see e.g. 1, 7 and 9)

12

on Upholstery (see e.g. 1, 3, 7 to 9 and 11),

13

Fastening devices for a pair of grids and upholstery elements 9 (see eg 1 and 7),

13a

Tensioning straps for the grid 11 (see eg 1, 7, 9 and 11),

14

Cutouts in the back wall of the backrest 1a for the fasteners 13 (see eg 1 and 7),

15

Ventilation shafts (see Eg 1 and 4),

16

on Rubber band (see ZB 1 and 7),

16a

hook (see eg 1 and 7),

16b

Back of the backrest 1a (Eg 1 and 7),

17

one Hose (diameter approx. 35 mm) (see e.g. 4 to 6 and 9), the

18

Has nozzles and in the hose 5 flows, the diameter of which is, for example, approximately 20 mm (see, for example, 4 to 6 and 9),

19

on Upholstery element (see e.g. 4 to 6),

20

one Air distribution box (see ZB 1 and 4),

21

on Grid element (see eg 4 to 6),

21a

the Grid itself (see e.g. 4 to 6),

21b

Tensioning straps for the grid 21a (see eg 4 and 10),

22

on Upholstery (see e.g. 4 to 6 and 10),

23

the rear wall the backrest (see eg 4 to 6 and 10),

24

the frame from the grid 21a (see ZB 4),

25

the frame from the upholstery 22 (see ZB 4),

26

the Frame of the vehicle armchair (see e.g. 4 to 6),

27

a stop (see ZB 4) for attaching a cushion element 19 a grid element 21 and the back wall 23 the backrest,

28

Side stops for insert (see eg 4 to 6),

29

Bohrlocher for the Fastening screws (ZB 4),

30

screw (see eg 5 and 6),

31

caps (see eg 5 and 6),

32

threaded holes (see eg 5 and 6),

33

crossmember (see eg 4 to 6),

34

Insert for upholstery element 19 , Grid element 21 and upholstery 22 (see eg 4 and 10),

35

loading and ventilation shafts (see for example ZB 7, 10 and 11).

The air supply system can be integrated into the ventilated lying or seating furniture according to the invention, in particular if it is an air-conditioned vehicle donkey. The air supply hose (s) 5 is / are connected to the central air conditioning system (ventilation system) of the vehicle. With the help of the control valve (s) 8th the strength of the supplied air flow can be regulated.

The air supply hose 5 opens into an air shaft in the embodiment according to drawing sheets 1 to 3 6 that is both up towards the grid 11 / Cushion element 9 that in the backrest 1a is used, as well as towards the front towards the grid upholstery element 9 that in the vehicle seat 1b is embedded, nozzles 7 / 7a having. The chilled or heated air then flows through these nozzles into the air distribution boxes 10 the grid upholstery elements 9 and through the openings. Meshes of the grids. Excess air can escape through the ventilation shafts 15 escape.

The grid upholstery elements 9 each consist of an air distribution box 10 and a cushion 12 together. The air distribution box has a net or grid on the outside ("grid" 11 ) to escape the air.

The attachment of the grid upholstery elements 9 in the backrest 1a can, as in 1 and 7 shown by way of example using fastening devices 13 done by four cutouts 14 be passed through in the backrest.

rubber bands 16 stretch the grid upholstery element 9 about the fastening devices designed as tabs 13 on hooks 16a firmly. Other fastening options also fall within the scope of the invention, such as fastening by means of push buttons and / or Velcro fasteners.

The grid upholstery elements 9 can, as desired, with the grid 11 or the upholstery 12 in the backrest facing the driver or passenger 1a be used.

The same applies to that in the seat 1b inserted mesh upholstery element 9 , However, this does not require any special attachment like the backrest grid upholstery element, but can simply be in the seat 1b intended recess must be pressed in, either with the air distribution box as desired 10 and therefore with the grid 11 or the upholstery 12 facing upwards towards the driver or passenger, whereby either the upholstery 12 or the air distribution box 10 with the grid 11 lying down.

In a variant of the invention, it is also possible to get by with just one mesh upholstery element per armchair. In this case, only the mesh cushion element for the backrest comes 1a or the seat 1b to use.

All upholstery 12 the grid upholstery elements 9 and 9a and all upholstery 22 or some or only one can also be equipped with an electric heater if desired.

In another preferred embodiment of the invention mentioned above, which is shown in FIGS 4 to 6 is illustrated, the air supply hose opens 5 in a plastic tube 17 , This hose 17 (Diameter e.g. 35 mm) is about as long as the seat is wide and has a variety - e.g. B. 25 towards the backrest and 25 towards the seat - e.g. B. 4 mm in diameter, round holes bezw. Holes, here nozzles 18 called on.

The chilled or heated air then flows through these nozzles 18 into the recesses in the seat 1b and the backrest 1a and through the openings. Mesh of the grid element 21 if this applies to the driver or passenger. faces the seated person. If, however, the cushion element 19 the automobile owner the grating element serves the seated person 21 , in the backrest 1a screwed from behind, stabilizing the upholstery element 19 , In the seat 1b takes over the grid element 21 as an insert 34 accordingly the same function if the cushion element 19 the automobile owner faces the seated person.

The grid 21a of the grid element 21 can either be self-supporting or with straps 21b be stabilized.

If the grid element 21 the driver or The upholstery element serves to face the passenger 19 in the seat as an insert 34 and in the backrest 1a , screwed from behind, as a barrier or limitation for the creation of a suitable air shaft. The upholstery elements 19 and the grid elements 21 be with the attacks 27 connected, preferably by screwing. The use of other connection options, such as gluing, Velcro fastening, stapling, etc., is obvious to the person skilled in the art. The upholstery elements 19 and the grid elements 21 are with frame in the embodiment of the invention shown 24 / 25 Mistake. 23 means the back wall of the backrest, shown from behind. The back wall has holes 29 for the fastening screws 30 on. Excess air can escape through the ventilation shafts 15 escape.

If one omits the forced air conditioning (forced ventilation) devices in the embodiments of the inventive ventilated armchair explained above, for example with reference to the drawing sheets 4 to 6, and, in addition, side ventilation shafts 35 (see drawing sheet 7) provides a further advantageous embodiment of the invention.

The attack 28 for the insert prevents the upholstery element from falling through 19 and the grid element 21 ,

In all variants of the embodiments that on the drawing sheets 1 to 6, another combination can be used in the backrest as chosen in the seat and viceversa become.

The air hoses 5 . 6 and 17 BEZW. the shaft consists for example of a plastic such as polyethylene, polypropylene, polyamide, polybutadiene, etc

The control valve 8th allows the air flow to be throttled. An excessively strong air flow is usually not desirable. The air outlet from the nozzles should be weak.

The grids 11 and 21a can be nets or grids made of plastic, for example tem metal or plastic or optionally from vegetable materials, such as rattan, bast, willow, palm bast, canvas, canvas, knitted fabric, braid, etc., always provided that the mesh / mesh is air-permeable. The mesh size is, for example, 2 to 8 mm. The nets or grids can additionally be covered with an air-permeable fabric or, for example, perforated leather. This ensures a particularly even distribution of the blown air. The grids can be self-supporting or, for example, by means of suitable tensioning straps 13a . 21b be stabilized.

The invention will be more particular hereinafter based on various variants and drawings 7 to 9 explained.

It still mean
36 an air connection shaft (ZB 7 and 8),
[The armchair according to the invention shown on the drawing sheets 7 and 8 is designed so that forced ventilation, as is required in the armchair according to the invention shown on the drawing sheet 1, is not required and is therefore also not provided]
37 a tubular frame (ZB 9 and 11),
[Instead of a tubular frame 37 can if necessary. frames made of square, hexagonal or other profiles can also be used. The frames can be made of steel, aluminum, plastics, wood or other suitable materials.)
38 Stops (ZB 9 and 11),
[The attacks 38 can also be designed as cross struts. This variant grants z. B. better stability in vehicle armchairs with backrest adjustment.]
39 Fuses of the grid upholstery elements 9 and 9a (S. A . B . C . D on drawing sheet 9 as well D and e on drawing sheet 11),
[The fuses 39 can be designed, for example, as a split pin or locking devices with ball and spring loading.]
40 a backrest adjustment (sheet 9 D )
41 internal fastening plug-in tubes (ZB 9, C ) and
42 external fastening plug-in tubes (ZB 9, B and ZB 11, D ).

In the event that frames made of other profiles are used instead of tubular frames 41 BEZW. 42 matching plug-in profiles.

The grid upholstery elements 9 and 9a (see e.g. B and C on the ZB 9 as well D on ZB 11) can also be used with neck supports 4 be equipped. Also modified embodiments of the grid upholstery elements 9 and 9a can according to the invention, for. B. as in C shown on sheet 9 can be designed with beads.

Grid cushion members 9 and 9a with external fastening push-in tubes 42 can be inserted into both the seat and the backrest by inserting them into the tubular frame 37 can be inserted vertically or horizontally. This is in A on sheet 9 and in e exemplified on ZB 11. The same applies to grid upholstery elements 9 and 9a with internal fastening tubes 41 ,

You can also use mesh upholstery elements 9 and 9a with external and internal fastening push-in tubes 42 BEZW. 41 also mixed into the tube frame 37 can be inserted vertically or horizontally.

Furthermore, the grid upholstery elements 9 whether in the backrest or in the seat, can be rotated by 180 degrees. The grid 11 and / or the cushion 12 is either facing or facing away from the chair user.

It would also be possible with just one grid pad element 9 or 9a per tube frame 37 get along.

Embodiments according to which pipe or profile frames 37 for the construction of the ventilated couch or seating furniture according to the invention with forced ventilation. Forced air conditioning devices, that is to say combined with armchairs or armchair elements, as are exemplarily illustrated on the drawing sheets 4 to 6, also fall within the scope of protection of the present invention. In such cases, the grid elements are attached 21 and the upholstery elements 19 internal or external fastening plug-in tubes 41 BEZW. 42 as well as fuses 39 (see. C BEZW. B on drawing sheet 9). In the event that the armchair in question is a vehicle armchair, the headrests could 4 on the grid element 21 , on the cushion element 19 or on the tubular frame 37 be attached.

Reserve grid elements and cushion elements, after a changeover temporarily not needed can be gegfls. stowed in a suitable way under the car seats.

It has proven to be very advantageous that at the explained above embodiment of the invention, according to the Pipe frames or Profilgestellen is being converted from one variant into the other very quickly, sometimes in seconds, is to be accomplished.

For example, if the tubular frame elements 37 and grid upholstery elements 9 and 9a with hose 17 , Nozzles 18 , Air supply hose 5 and control valve 8th can be combined according to the invention, an armchair according to the invention which can be air-conditioned with forced air supply is obtained ( D on drawing sheet 9).

It is also possible to use the grid upholstery elements 9 to be designed so that the upholstery 12 (see e.g. 1, 7 and 9, B and C ) can be removed by being equipped with snap fasteners, Velcro fasteners or other easily removable fasteners. This can be beneficial for better and easier cleaning. The same applies of course to the upholstery 22 the upholstery elements 19 ,

They also mean (cf. in particular Eg 10 and 11)

43

a chair floor (ZB 10, B )

44

Lounger, bed, sofa bed, sofa or similar (eg 10, A )

45

Feet of the couch etc. 44 .

46

Bed shop (ZB 10, )

47

Sofa or sofa bed backrest (ZB 10, A ) and

48

a bed box. (Eg 10, A ).

49

Upholstered back or Floor (eg 10 and 11, C, D and F )

50

Guide tube (ZB 11, D and F )

51

Guide pin (ZB 11, D and F )

52

Mother (ZB 11, F )

53

Notches (e.g. 11, F )

54

Locking with rotary handle (ZB 11, F ).

The resp. the air supply hoses 5 can be connected to a central air conditioning system (ventilation system).

According to a special embodiment of the invention, the grids are 21a (cf. ZB 10) - with or without a frame - sewn, glued, welded, clamped or firmly connected in another suitable way to the backrest or the seat. In the meantime, detachable connection methods such as zippers, Velcro fasteners, snap fasteners, etc. can also be used for this purpose.

One or more than a grid 21a can be equipped with an air-permeable electric heater if desired.

Another possible modification of the invention would be that with only one grid 21a to operate per armchair.

At the in B on drawing sheet 10 shown embodiment of the invention come the grids 21a alone, ie without corresponding cushion counterparts (e.g. 12 or 22 ), for use. This creates between the grid 21a and the generally (but not necessarily always) existing back wall 23 - in the back area - resp. chair floor 43 - in the buttocks area - an air shaft that is welcome for the purposes of the invention. The air shaft favors the air conditioning effect.

Depending on your needs, ventilation ducts can also be used 35 be provided. Instead, only cutouts in the rear wall are conceivable 23 or in the ground 43 ,

According to a further preferred embodiment, in which the grids 21a are firmly connected to the armchair, it is also possible to make the upholstery as desired 22 ( C on drawing sheet 10) in the backrest from behind and in the seat from below to the grids 21a to press. This would be in the seat, as can easily be understood from the drawing sheet 4, also via the inserts 34 (see. C possible on ZB 10 or on the side or from behind.

The cushion is in the backrest 22 ( C , ZB 10) from the rear, for example, with hinged or clamp fasteners or other suitable fastening systems with the possible inclusion of the rear wall.

In the case of removable grids 21a are the cushions 22 (S. B on drawing sheet 10) in the backrest from the front and in the seat vertically from above.

According to another preferred embodiment of the invention (cf. C and B . Eg 10) for the grid networks 21a the cushion is facing the user 22 the backrest z. B. on a suitable bolt ( 51 ) - Pipe ( 50 ) Guide in the direction of the grid - or away from it - can be moved and locked in the desired positions. The upholstery 22 can also be pushed all the way up to the grid. The technical solution is in the D and F on drawing sheet 11 (locking with rotary handle 54 ) illustrated. Between the grid 21a and the upholstery 22 a variable, appropriate air shaft can be formed. Other methods are also possible for the displacement of the cushion, for example using perforated, sliding, grid, toothed rails, etc. and by means of an electric drive. This embodiment can be implemented with or without the use of a rear wall.

In an analogous manner, as described above (cf. B and C , ZB 10) can also be the grid upholstery elements 9a (see. D and F , ZB 11) between grid 11 and sliding pad 12 be designed to be displaceable.

The upholstery 12 and 22 can be equipped with an electric heater on request.

If necessary, some ventilation shafts 35 be attached. In their place, recesses on the back of the upholstery may or ground 49 to step.

These possible variations are also analogous the seating area transferable.

It is obvious to a person skilled in the art that all ventilation designs described and designed above in connection with seating furniture, for. B. grid upholstery elements 9 and 9a , Upholstery elements 19 , Grid elements 21 , Grids 21a and upholstery 22 , can basically also be transferred to reclining furniture, The air conditioning of the back of the seated or lying person, if desired with pre-cooled, pre-dried or preheated air, as made possible by the use of the new ventilated reclining or seating furniture, is very pleasant, straight also felt on car trips. With conventional air conditioning systems, on the other hand, the air gets in electricity not in the back and kidney area.

One of the backrest and the seat respectively. the upper and lower part of the couch on the seated or weak airflow when lying down affects in particular for a long time Sitting, lying and longer Rides are very beneficial to your well-being because they are special at very high or low temperatures sweating, heat build-up resp. hypothermia in the back area and especially in the kidney area can be avoided. one hypothermia (Cold) or overheating (Heat build-up) is prevented.

Claims (8)

Ventilated reclining or seating furniture, consisting of a lower part. Seat part and an upper part. Backrest part and / or headboard, if necessary (opp.) Armrests and opp. an air supply and ventilation system, the central areas of the seat part and the backrest part made of grids 11 and upholstery 12 , which with intervening cavities grid mesh cushion elements 9 form, and / or from pairs of grid elements 21 and upholstery elements 19 are constructed with cavities in between, which are grid upholstery elements 9 BEZW. Grid elements 21 and upholstery elements 19 can be removed and installed and can interchange their position, characterized in that the distances (see drawing sheets 10 and 11) between the grids 11 and the upholstery 12 BEZW. the distances between the grids 11 and the upholstery 22 can be changed and set in the specified manner. ventilated Loungers or chairs according to claim 1, characterized in that it is a vehicle seat. ventilated Loungers or chairs according to claim 1, characterized in that it is a couch, a couch, a sofa, a sofa bed, a bed, a chair, an armchair or one Seat is. ventilated Loungers or chairs according to one of the claims 1 to 3, characterized in that at least one, but not all of the ventilation systems listed in the lower part Seat part and / or in the upper part. Backrest part BEZW. No headboard (Omitted). Ventilated reclining or seating furniture according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the grid upholstery elements 9 / 9a BEZW. Grid elements 21 , Upholstery elements 19 , Grids 21a , Upholstery 22 , Back panels 23 BEZW. Floors in the installed state are connected to an air supply and ventilation system. Ventilated couch or seating furniture according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the bezw. at least one of the grids 21a is permanently or removably connected to the ventilated couch or seating furniture. ventilated Loungers or chairs according to claim 6, characterized in that the permanent and opposed releasable Connection by sewing, gluing, welding, Button (using push buttons), Clamping and / or Velcro is accomplished. Ventilated reclining or seating furniture according to one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that the grid (s) 11 BEZW. the grid element (s) 21 is equipped with an air-permeable electric heater.