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DE-212025000119-U1 - Pneumatic massage system and motor vehicle seat

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Abstract

Pneumatic massage system, characterized in that it comprises the following: an air cushion unit (1) wherein the air cushion unit (1) comprises a plurality of successively connected twin air cushions (11), wherein the twin air cushions (11) comprise a main air cushion (111) and a connecting air cushion (112) arranged in connection with the main air cushion (111), wherein the connecting air cushion (112) is connectable to an adjacent twin air cushion (11) or to a non-adjacent twin air cushion (11); further comprising a control unit (2), wherein the control unit (2) comprises an air source (21), an air distribution valve (22) and a control unit (23), wherein the air source (21) fills the plurality of twin air cushions (11) with air via the air distribution valve (22); wherein the air distribution valve (22) is configured to control the airflow state; wherein the control (23) controls movements of the air source (21) and the air distribution valve (22) according to a specific filling and venting time sequence in order to fill or vent the plurality of twin air cushions (11) in an orderly manner, wherein the specific filling and venting time sequence must satisfy: that the positions of the plurality of twin air cushions (11) raised by filling can perform a continuous displacement.

Assignees

  • AEW TECH GROUP CO LTD

Dates

Publication Date
20260513
Application Date
20250328
Priority Date
20240413

Claims (12)

  1. A pneumatic massage system characterized in that it comprises: an air cushion unit (1), wherein the air cushion unit (1) comprises a plurality of successively connected twin air cushions (11), the twin air cushions (11) comprising a main air cushion (111) and a connecting air cushion (112) arranged in connection with the main air cushion (111), wherein the connecting air cushion (112) is connectable to an adjacent twin air cushion (11) or to a non-adjacent twin air cushion (11); further comprising a control unit (2), wherein the control unit (2) comprises an air source (21), an air distribution valve (22) and a control (23), wherein the air source (21) fills the plurality of twin air cushions (11) with air via the air distribution valve (22); wherein the air distribution valve (22) is configured to control the airflow state; wherein the control (23) controls movements of the air source (21) and the air distribution valve (22) according to a specific filling and venting time sequence in order to fill or vent the plurality of twin air cushions (11) in an orderly manner, wherein the specific filling and venting time sequence must satisfy: that the positions of the plurality of twin air cushions (11) raised by filling can perform a continuous displacement.
  2. Pneumatic massage system according to Claim 1 , characterized in that: the twin air cushions (11) comprise a main air cushion (111) and at least one connecting air cushion (112), wherein the main air cushion (111) and the connecting air cushion (112) are arranged coplanarly, wherein the main air cushion (111) and the connecting air cushion (112) are connected in series and directly connected to each other and both belong to a one-piece formed structure.
  3. Pneumatic massage system according to Claim 1 or 2 , characterized in that: the twin air cushions (11) comprise a main air cushion (111) and at least one connecting air cushion (112), wherein the main air cushion (111) and the connecting air cushion (112) are arranged coplanarly, wherein an air duct (3) is arranged between the main air cushion (111) and the connecting air cushion (112), wherein the main air cushion (111) and the connecting air cushion (112) are indirectly connected to each other via the air duct (3).
  4. Pneumatic massage system according to Claim 2 or 3 , characterized in that: the main air cushion (111) and the connecting air cushion (112) can each be a single-layer air cushion, a two-layer air cushion or a multi-layer air cushion.
  5. Pneumatic massage system according to one of the Claims 2 until 4 , characterized in that: the main air cushion (111) and the connecting air cushion (112) are circular, elliptical, rectangular or spindle-shaped.
  6. Pneumatic massage system according to one of the Claims 1 until 5 , characterized in that: the air cushion unit (1) can be subdivided into a chain-shaped air cushion unit (4), a ring-shaped air cushion unit (5) and a branched air cushion unit (6) based on different chain configurations formed by the successive connection of the plurality of twin air cushions (11).
  7. Pneumatic massage system according to Claim 6 , characterized in that: the chain-shaped air cushion unit (4) comprises a straight chain-shaped air cushion unit (41) and a curved chain-shaped air cushion unit (42), wherein one chain shape of the curved chain-shaped air cushion unit (42) is V-shaped, U-shaped or S-shaped.
  8. Pneumatic massage system according to Claim 6 or 7 , characterized in that: a compensating air cushion (113) is arranged at each of the twin air cushions (11) at a front end and at a rear end of the chain-shaped air cushion unit (4), wherein the compensating air cushion (113) located at the front end is specifically arranged on an axial side of the main air cushion (111), and the compensating air cushion (113) located at the rear end is specifically arranged on an axial side of the connecting air cushion (112), wherein the compensating air cushions (113) are configured to maintain a consistent lifting height of the air cushion unit (1) when a lifting position undergoes a continuous displacement.
  9. Pneumatic massage system according to one of the Claims 6 until 8 , characterized in that: the annular air cushion unit (5) is a closed ring structure formed from at least 3 successively connected twin air cushions (11).
  10. Pneumatic massage system according to one of the Claims 6 until 8 , characterized in that: the branched air cushion unit (6) comprises at least one main chain (61) and at least one secondary chain (62) which converges at the main chain (61), wherein a chain shape formed after the connection of the main chain (61) and the secondary chain (62) is T-shaped, Y-shaped, cross-shaped, bridge-shaped or ‘H’-shaped.
  11. Pneumatic massage system according to one of the Claims 1 until 10 , characterized in that: the air distribution valve (22) comprises an air inlet, a pumping orifice, a venting orifice and a valve core, wherein the air inlet is connected to the air source (21), the pumping orifice is connected to the twin air cushions (11) and the venting orifice is configured to be connected to the external environment, wherein the control (23) is configured to control a movement of the valve core to control an opening or closing of the air inlet and the venting orifice.
  12. Motor vehicle seat, characterized in that: the motor vehicle seat comprises a foam layer (7) and a cover layer (8) as well as the pneumatic massage system according to one of the Claims 1 until 11 comprising, wherein the air cushion unit (1) is arranged between the foam layer (7) and the cover layer (8), wherein the control unit (2) can be flexibly arranged at a position away from the head of an occupant according to the available space of a seat.

Description

Cross-reference to related registrations The present application claims priority over the Chinese patent application with application number 2024105263007 , filed on April 29, 2024 with the State Intellectual Property Administration of China and entitled “PNEUMATIC MASSAGE SYSTEM AND MOTOR VEHICLE SEAT”, the entire contents of which are hereby incorporated by reference into the present application. Technical field The present application relates to the technical field of seat massage, in particular a pneumatic massage system and a motor vehicle seat. State of the art When driving motor vehicles, long driving or extended driving times, in addition to mental fatigue, also cause the muscles to become stiff and tired from maintaining the same posture for a long period of time, which can even impair concentration while driving, significantly affecting road safety. To address the fatigue problem caused by long driving periods, a massage system is typically integrated into a vehicle seat. A massage system generally comprises: an air source, multiple air path control valve groups, and several independently arranged pneumatic bladders. The pneumatic bladders are located on the inside of a seat cover, and the air source continuously inflates and deflates the multiple pneumatic bladders to create pneumatic pressure on the occupant's body. However, the conventional methods of filling or deflating the pneumatic bladders result in a jerking sensation for the occupant, with insufficient massage effect and impaired comfort for the occupant. Description of the invention To partially or completely solve the aforementioned technical problems, the present application provides a pneumatic massage system and a motor vehicle seat that enable continuous massage, improve the massage effect and provide the occupant with a better massage experience. According to a first aspect of the embodiment of the present application, a pneumatic massage system is provided, comprising an air cushion unit, wherein the air cushion unit comprises a plurality of successively connected twin air cushions. The twin air cushions comprise a main air cushion and a connecting air cushion arranged in conjunction with the main air cushion, the connecting air cushion being connectable to an adjacent twin air cushion or to a non-adjacent twin air cushion. Furthermore, a control unit is provided, wherein the control unit comprises an air source, an air distribution valve, and a controller, the air source filling the plurality of twin air cushions with air via the air distribution valve. The air distribution valve is configured to control the airflow state. The controller regulates movements of the air source and the air distribution valve according to a specific time sequence to orderly fill or deflate the plurality of twin air cushions. The specific time sequence is such that the positions of the multitude of twin air cushions raised by filling can undergo a continuous shift. Optionally, the twin air cushion specifically comprises a main air cushion and at least one connecting air cushion, wherein the main air cushion and the connecting air cushion are arranged coplanarly and wherein the main air cushion and the connecting air cushion are connected in series and directly connected to each other. Optionally, the main air cushion and the connecting air cushion can be formed into a single-piece molded structure. Optionally, the twin air cushion specifically comprises a main air cushion and at least one connecting air cushion, wherein the main air cushion and the connecting air cushion are arranged coplanarly, wherein an air duct is arranged between the main air cushion and the connecting air cushion, and wherein the main air cushion and the connecting air cushion are indirectly connected to each other via the air duct. Optionally, the main air cushion and the connecting air cushion can each be a single-layer air cushion, a double-layer air cushion, or a multi-layer air cushion. Optionally, the main air cushion and the connecting air cushion have the same shape and size. The shape of the main air cushion and the connecting air cushion can be circular, elliptical, rectangular or spindle-shaped. Optionally, the air cushion unit can be divided into a chain-shaped air cushion unit, a ring-shaped air cushion unit, and a branched air cushion unit based on different chain configurations formed by the successive connection of the multitude of twin air cushions. Optionally, the chain-shaped air cushion unit includes a straight chain-shaped air cushion unit and a curved chain-shaped air cushion unit, wherein one chain shape of the curved chain-shaped air cushion unit is V-shaped, U-shaped or S-shaped. Optionally, a compensating air cushion is arranged at a front end and a rear end of the twin air cushions, wherein the compensating air cushion located at the front end is specifically arranged on an axial side of the main air cushion, and the compensating air cushion located a