US20060279113A1 - Cooled air motorcycle seat system - Google Patents
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B62—LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
- B62J—CYCLE SADDLES OR SEATS; AUXILIARY DEVICES OR ACCESSORIES SPECIALLY ADAPTED TO CYCLES AND NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, e.g. ARTICLE CARRIERS OR CYCLE PROTECTORS
- B62J33/00—Arrangements for warming riders specially adapted for cycles
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
- B60N—SEATS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLES; VEHICLE PASSENGER ACCOMMODATION NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
- B60N2/00—Seats specially adapted for vehicles; Arrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles
- B60N2/56—Heating or ventilating devices
- B60N2/5607—Heating or ventilating devices characterised by convection
- B60N2/5621—Heating or ventilating devices characterised by convection by air
- B60N2/5642—Heating or ventilating devices characterised by convection by air with circulation of air through a layer inside the seat
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
- B60N—SEATS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLES; VEHICLE PASSENGER ACCOMMODATION NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
- B60N2/00—Seats specially adapted for vehicles; Arrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles
- B60N2/56—Heating or ventilating devices
- B60N2/5678—Heating or ventilating devices characterised by electrical systems
- B60N2/5692—Refrigerating means
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B62—LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
- B62J—CYCLE SADDLES OR SEATS; AUXILIARY DEVICES OR ACCESSORIES SPECIALLY ADAPTED TO CYCLES AND NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, e.g. ARTICLE CARRIERS OR CYCLE PROTECTORS
- B62J1/00—Saddles or other seats for cycles; Arrangement thereof; Component parts
- B62J1/12—Box-shaped seats; Bench-type seats, e.g. dual or twin seats
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B62—LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
- B62J—CYCLE SADDLES OR SEATS; AUXILIARY DEVICES OR ACCESSORIES SPECIALLY ADAPTED TO CYCLES AND NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, e.g. ARTICLE CARRIERS OR CYCLE PROTECTORS
- B62J1/00—Saddles or other seats for cycles; Arrangement thereof; Component parts
- B62J1/28—Other additional equipment, e.g. back-rests for children
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B62—LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
- B62J—CYCLE SADDLES OR SEATS; AUXILIARY DEVICES OR ACCESSORIES SPECIALLY ADAPTED TO CYCLES AND NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, e.g. ARTICLE CARRIERS OR CYCLE PROTECTORS
- B62J50/00—Arrangements specially adapted for use on cycles not provided for in main groups B62J1/00 - B62J45/00
- B62J50/30—Means for ventilation within devices provided on the cycle, e.g. ventilation means in a battery container
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Abstract
This cooled motorcycle seat system has provisions for directing cool air onto operators seating area to enhance seat comfort. This is electrical based without Freon that generates cooled air and subsequently forces the cooled air through and onto the motorcycle seating surface. The system draws outside air past a thermoelectric ceramic disc. This device both cools and heats the air depending on current flow direction. The cooled portion of the air is ducted through the seat into a porous media and onto the seat cover with perforated (punched) holes to allow cool air to escape. Similarly the heated by product air is exhausted downward away from operator. Only cooled air is used for this system due to inherent warm weather usage of a motorcycle. The device is controlled by a simple on/off switch which draws current from the electrical system and is mounted for easy access
Description
- This invention relates to motorcycle seats.
- A motorcycle defined as a two wheeled motor driven devise typically has a padded seat mounted on the top of the vehicles frame. This allows the rider a seating position used to control the cycle. The padded seats have been constructed out of soft stretchable PVC (vinyl), leather or similar media. The style of seat for which the cover material is sewn varies along with the design of the cycle. This cooled seat however does have design constraints that require thickness and construction materials making it unique among other constructions. Warm weather is normally associated with motorcycle riding, therefore the seating surfaces can become warm or hot to the touch. This is especially true for seats directly with sun load when parked.
- A typical dark to black colored motorcycle seat absorbs sun load and transfers this heat to the rider when first sitting down on vehicle. Likewise, body temperature also transfers into the seat since no air circulation occurs due to the restriction of any air flow within that area. This motorcycle seat design draws ambient air into a thermo cooling device where the air is conditioned to be significantly cooler. The cooled air is forced through the seat ducting into a fiberous media that disperses the cooled air onto the seating surface. This air is then evacuated through small holes (perforations) in the seat cover. This allows for the conditioned air to pass directly onto the seating surface to contact the rider for enhanced comfort. Function is used for occupant cooling during long rides where added comfort is desired.
- This invention is a new and improved motorcycle seating system for enhanced rider comfort. It draws in ambient air which is cooled and then dispersed along the seating surface to significantly reduce heat either by sun load or occupant interaction. The cooled air is gently forced along the seat surface by a integral fan that also exhausts the heated air byproduct away from the seating surface. The warm air byproduct is exhausted along the bottom of the seat away from the occupant and next to the frame of the cycle. This exhaust air is not the byproduct of any chemical reaction. Explaining the cooling function accomplished by the thermoelectric device, is an electrical reaction that requires no combustion, Freon or any other chemical interaction to occur. Therefore the cooled and heated air are merely products of a electrically charged ceramic disc. This reaction is well know among portable coolers, drink holders and automotive seat applications.
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FIG. 1 is a rear orthographic view of a generic two person motorcycle seat design showing the perforated cover material location for the front primary rider and location of the air intake grille. Illustrated with holes for conditioned air flow through perforated (punched out holes) in cover material. Seat is shown separate from remaining motorcycle. -
FIG. 2 is a frontal orthographic view of the same generic motorcycle seat design showing air flow direction. Note arrows depict air flow direction. -
FIG. 3 is a right side perspective view of the cooled seat showing internal design along with mating items normally found on a motorcycle such as rear portion of fuel tank and rear fender for reference purposes. -
FIG. 4 is similar toFIG. 3 in which a left side perspective view of the cooled seat showing internal design along with same mating items normally found on a motorcycle such as rear portion of fuel tank and rear fender for reference purposes. -
FIG. 5 is a bottom perspective view of the cooled seat showing the exposed mechanism and air distribution system. Electrical feed is included for reference since the system is powered by battery supplied current from main electrical system. The round thermoelectric device is shown as an integral fan for forced air distribution through the adjoining dust work. Detail within thermo-electric unit is not necessary since it is a separate device that provides cooling function. -
FIG. 6 is a top perspective view of the cooled seat showing the perforation (open holes) cover material for the primary rider. The holes in the perforated material are generally 2-4 mm in diameter to allow for unrestricted airflow. Perforated material must be placed over entire porous material to allow unrestricted airflow up onto seating surface. -
FIG. 7 is a rear perspective view showing a generic seat design with the air intake grille in place. This is the location which draws in ambient air for the condition air system. -
FIG. 8 is a reference graphic depiction of the thermoelectric device used in this invention as the cooling, exhaust and fan forced air movement device. This item is only for reference of capability and has separate patents. This device is for a cooling function and air flow only. - Referencing
FIG. 1-2 , are front and rear orthographic views of the motorcycle seat for the air flow direction with system operational in cool mode.Ambient air 70 intake, enters system to be conditioned throughgrill 13. Resultant cooledair 60 is forced out through theperforated cover 11 while the heated byproduct air 65 is exhausted under seat grill 21-22 (shown onFIG. 3 -4-5) and away from rider. Note that graphic generic seat inFIG. 1-2 is free standing and away from overall complete motorcycle. - Referring to
FIG. 3-4 , in side views, thisseat 10 system according to this invention is disposed in a graphically represented motorcycle environment. This represents a reference side view with the rearward portion of thefuel tank 30 forward of theseat 10 and therear wheel fender 38 under the rear portion of thesame seat 10 to achieve proper positioning and reference points. - As seen best in side views on
FIG. 3-4 . The internal construction of theseat 10 details the design configuration.FIG. 3 includes theelectrical feed line 15 intoconnector 14 from theswitch 16 andbattery 18 or an available circuit breaker within the fairing of touring models withproper ground 19.Power line 17 connectsbattery 18 to switch 16. The electric feed of approx 4-6 amps required to run the thermo-electric device 26 is controlled by asimple toggle switch 16 rated for this current draw. Switch 16 mounting and location can be defined with cycle architecture. Switch 16 allows current to flow alongline 15, directly intothermoelectric device 26. - Upon energizing the
thermo device 26, the unit begins to develop both cool 60 andheat air 65 as drawn into the device from outside 70 throughgrill 13 andduct 25. The cooledair 60, is forced intoduct 28 held in place withflexible coupling flexible coupling rear seat 12 is utilized. The movement allows for passenger weight to be applied and still maintain a level of comfort. The conditionedair 60 then moves intodistribution chamber duct 33 which adjoins theporous material 34. The porous material is held in place bysolid platform 20. Thisplatform 20 only allows air flow upward. Theporous material 34 allows for air flow while still maintaining its shape and softness for seat comfort.Porous material 34 is similar to filter media and has been referred to as “Mueller Foam” for automotive applications. The cooledair 60 is forced up through theperforated cover stock 11 to evacuate. This process is similar in concept the byproductheated air 65 going in the opposite direction. As the unit develops cooledair 60, it also develops equalizingheated air 65. This heated byproduct air 65 is not necessary for a cooled seat function and therefore is exhausted through grills 21-22 as waste air. - Note that this system could also provide heated air for the seat by reversing the current flow. However motorcycling is often considered a warm weather function thereby not normally utilizing the heated seat option. Simply reversing the current flow would reverse the cool side of the thermo-electric ceramic disk by making it turn hot and subsequently exhausting the cooled air. The heated air would then be forced up into the porous material of the seat surface.
- It is imperative that both
cool air 60 andheat air 65 have unrestricted flow for optimum performance. Therefore the exhaust or byproductheated air 65 will be forced by the same fan inthermo device 26 to be sent through ducts 23-24 and evacuated from the system through grills 21-22. -
FIG. 5 details the internal design of the cooled seat as shown from a bottom perspective view. Again ambient air is drawn throughgrill 13 intoduct 25 bythermo device 26. Thisdevice 26 conditions air with cooled air being forced intoduct 28 passingcouplings distribution chamber 33. Theporous foam 34 inFIG. 3-4 is held in thischamber 33 and supported onplatform 20, allows the conditioned air only to pass up through and out the perforated cover 11 (FIG. 6 ). Exhaustheated air 65 is forced through the opposite side of the thermoelectric device into ducts 23-24 and out through grills 21-22. -
FIG. 6 shows the top perspective view of the cooledseat 10. The periphery or outside of theseat 10 includes non-perforated sewn cover material. Perforated (punched out holes) cover 11 is sewn into the overall cover. Raised passenger area ofrear seat 12 is also of the non-perforated material. Note that the seat cover could be made entirely of perforated material. Whileperforation 11 is mandatory only above theporous material 34 to allow the cooledair 60 to reach rider surface, it may be added to entire seat or portions if so desired. -
FIG. 7 shows the rear view of seat in whichintake grill 13 is placed on rear ofseat 10. Non-perforated cover material is highlighted at rear view. -
FIG. 8 is used as reference for a genericthermoelectric device 26 that would fit this application. It has been used on automotive applications and has a strong fan to easily move air through system. No detail for thisdevice 26 is necessary since the internal workings have a separate patent that is not related to this motorcycle cooled seat design. Mere functionality and performance are its attributes.
Claims (3)
1. The unique design of this cooled motorcycle seat is based on the specific application of its use on a narrow, compact tandem seat that is not identified in larger generic automotive type seats. Buss et al, Rauh et al and Kunkel et al describe larger single occupant enclosed environment seats different than a tandem motorcycle seat. This patent is to establish the design parameters for a tandem motorcycle seat rather than the automobile type of seat.
2. Claimed invention for a uniquely configured motorcycle seat Design. The ducting and air flow configuration being specific for motorcycle seating exposed to outside environment.
3. To accommodate the internal workings of a cooled air flow device design of the seat itself and not the thermoelectric device which already exists.
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