Passenger Radiant Heating

Radiant Heating for People Movers and other Level 4 to Level 5 Autonomous Vehicles.

Radiant heating systems deliver heat warming adjacent air only indirectly in a localized area. For Automotive Electric Radiant Heat includes resistance wire will generate heat.  Potentially as heat diffuses faster in soft foam or trim it poses challenges.

In people movers Radiant heating systems does not require specialized duck work for each seat with blower running off the vehicle engine. As such can deliver localized heat at each seat as desired.

Design HMI will be working with innovators like AME and others to develop Radiant Heating System for Automotive People Movers over the next 6 month and bring it to concept readiness.

AME Flexible Heater for Personal Radiant Heating System

AME is a technology company with global reputation on high performance and energy efficient heating systems, and invents, develops & owns the intellectual properties of the Nano Heat technology. Nano Heat technology and its radiant heating panels are validated and utilized by top brands in Europe – Morphy Richards, Bugatti and others in creation of the world first innovative    household appliances for the top end market.

The flexible heater development has been run through very successfully in the past months and is now fully validated at the component level. There are multiple Automotive, Consumer and Medical Applications for flexible Nano Heating Technology.

For more information Refer: http://www.designhmi.com/2018/06/07/heated-vest-and-seat-covers/

For Autonomous and Non-Autonomous People Movers like Cars, SUV’s, Buses, Coaches, RV’s, Airlines and others. AME Nano Heater technology is validated and potentially is ideally suited for Comfort / Convenience Radiant Heating Applications.

Personal Radiant Heat System. Application of AME Nano Heater Technology would create:

1. Flexible heater on head restraint and Panel heater on seat back.
2. Personal temperature control to meet individual needs.
3. Will keep your personal seat eco-system comfortable despite constant door opening / closing in people mover during cold autumn / winter days.
4. May even be replacement for in auto blow heating system which is less efficient sometimes in application where doors / window is opened based on usage.

Basic design specifications as developed by AME are as below:

Head Restraint Radiant Heater for Soft Heat:

• Heater Size for head restraint would be 250 mm x 200 mm.
• DC power requirements assumed as under 60W.
• Radiant heating temperature 35C maximum.
• Time to reach 35C would be under 60 seconds.
• Option: Micro blower may be integrated for soft blow of heat to neck and head.
• Flexible Radiant Heater can be Above Seat Cover and removable in summer.
• Quick connect to headrest / seat top to Auto 12v power source.
• Designed to be printed on soft polyester or other clothing materials.
• Thickness < 1 mm.
• Backup printed / other power source for fast heating.
• Washable.

Seat Rear Radiant Heater:

• Nano Circuits printed on Gorilla Glass or toughened flexible glass like Schott Glass.
• Max DC power requirement < 100W.
• Protective cover to reduce impact of child touching the cover.
• Cover with ambient light integrated based on Radiant Heat Temperature from Blue to Red.
• Radiant heating temperature 45C maximum.
• Time to reach 45C would be under 60 seconds.
• Panel Heater dimensions for Seat Back would be 300 mm x 250 mm.
• Thickness < 2 mm.
• Panel Heater design would be with 10⁰D to 15⁰D adjustable tilt.
• Noiseless
• Designed for after market / low volume application also.

Current time to market is September 2019.

Important Benefit for Nano Heater Seat Rear Radiant Heating:

NanoHeat® Heat Generation System is now being validated for Healthcare & Medical Applications. Unlike conventional heating wires or coils, no magnetic interference was generated against other equipment, ideal for medical and healthcare uses. High emission of far infra-red and creates opportunity for medical applications.

For more information CLICK http://www.designhmi.com/2016/12/12/pain-relief-technology/.

Contact AME or write to designhmi@gmail.com for more information.