For both next generation smart heated seats as well as aftermarket heating pads, heated seat cushions and others innovation target is as below:
SMART SEAT PRODUCT ADVANTAGES
- Higher reliability due to automated machine processes.
- Roll to Roll capabilities for high volume manufacturing
- Reduction in materials and processing steps.
- Circuitry printed directly on the B side of artificial leather or leather.
- Additive manufacturing techniques utilized for printing of circuitry
- Components mounted onto traces with conductive epoxy.
- Eliminates the need for circuit boards and copper flex.
- Multiple innovative feature circuits on one surface
ASSEMBLY STACK UP: Class A Smart Heated Seat Pad Assembly stack up target is for it to be flexible, low weight & thin.
1. Class A Breathable Leatherette.
2. PCM coating to absorb or release large ‘latent’ heat.
3. Printed FSR / Other Pressure Sensor Matrix.
4. Printed dielectric insulation layer.
5. Printed Zoned Nano Heating Elements.
6. Printed dielectric insulation layer.
7. Flex Flat Wire with Circuitry for Connectivity.
8. High Density Foam for comfort and heat insulation.
9. Thin rear cover with / without anti slip coating as required.
BASE FEATURE CHARACTERISTICS:
- Even distribution of heat across the pad – no hot or cold spots.
- For aftermarket Heating Pads – roll up and carry like Yoga Mats.
- (-) 20C to (+) 40C +/5% in 2 minutes.
- Power input < 90W.
- Three different temperature settings and OFF.
- Switch, Display and Indicator Controls imbedded / printed into Class A fabric.
- Occupant Sensing – turn off after 5 minutes if no occupant detected in seat.
- 45 Minute Auto Shut Off
- Auto Shut Off if mat temperature exceeds 47 +/- 5%
- Power: USB C Class power input flat wire with connectivity
ADDITIONAL FEATURE CHARACTERISTICS ADDED AT MINIMAL COST:
- Wireless data transmission for controls and temperature, if needed.
- USB C and USB B port in for charging cell phone.
- Individual occupant recognition.
- Data collection for automated seat adjustment.
- Imbedded smart controller for data transfer to system via LIN transmission or wireless.
- Imbedded wireless seat controls – eliminate signal wiring and mechanical / IP Switches.
- Occupant classification for self-adjusting seats based on driver or passenger.
- Zoned heating based on seat positioning.
- Ambient Lighting.
- Flexible rechargeable battery for aftermarket heating pad – 20,000 mAh.
- Wellness Measure.
- Water Resistant Sealing for aftermarket heating pad.
FEATURE ADDS THAT MAY REDUCE TECHNOLOGY ASSEMBLY WOW FACTOR:
- Cooling fans.
- Vibratory Massage – Piezo Based.
