JPH10127414A - Temperature control system for seated person - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To prevent waste of energy for temperature controlling. SOLUTION: In this temperature control system for seated persons, within at least one of seat 1a and seat back 1b, a temperature control air way is provided, and a temperature control air inlet 1c and a temperature control air outlet 1d are formed, respectively. By the temperature control air way, heat exchange is carried out between the temperature control air passing through therein and the seat and seat back. The system has chairs 1 in each of which the temperature control air way connected with the temperature control air inlet 1c and the temperature control air outlet 1d are formed, a heat source device 2 heating or cooling the temperature control air and a temperature control air duct 3 connecting the heat source device 2 with the temperature control air inlets 1c or the temperature control air outlets 1d to circulate the temperature control air from the heat source device 2 via the temperature control air way and to return the heat source device 2. Both the heat source device 2 and the temperature control air duct 3 are positioned outside of the chairs. By this configuration, the temperature of chairs can be controlled without discharging the temperature control air in the space where chairs are placed.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a system for heating or cooling a chair provided in a relatively large space such as a stadium or a gymnasium to give a comfortable feeling to a seated person of the chair. If the space is completely open to the outside without a roof, or if there is a roof, but there are few walls and the space is half open to the outside, or if the temperature inside the space does not change as much as an indoor skating rink The present invention relates to a temperature control system for a occupant suitable for use in a space where it is necessary to provide a comfortable feeling to the occupant.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art As a conventional temperature control system for a seated person, for example, a system disclosed in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. Hei 8-110082 is known. Air-conditioned (air-conditioned) ducts are provided in each step of the indoor staircase floor, and air outlets are provided in the vertical walls of each step, to the backrest of the chair provided on each step. Aiming at the back of the chair, the conditioned air is blown out from the air-conditioned air duct in the higher step through the outlet of the vertical wall of the step, and the conditioned air is reflected by the back of the chair and scattered around. By controlling the temperature of the space around the chair,

[0003] As another conventional temperature control system for a seated person, for example, a system disclosed in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 8-205963 is known. In this system, an air-conditioned wind is placed on the floor in order to give the seated person a comfortable feeling. Arrange the duct and make the inside of the chair where the seat and the backrest are integrated, hollow,
An air-conditioning air outlet is provided at the connection between the seat and the backrest of the chair, and an air-conditioning air outlet is provided at the front lower surface of the seat of the chair and at the upper end of the backrest, respectively.
The air conditioning air blown into the interior of the chair from the air-conditioning air duct on the floor through the air inlet is blown out from one of the air outlets, thereby controlling the surface temperature of the chair and the air temperature in the space around the chair. ing.

[0004]

However, in the above-mentioned conventional temperature control systems for occupants, the air-conditioning air supplied to the air-conditioning duct is discharged into the space where the chair is provided. If there is an open space or roof completely open to the outside without a roof, and there is a roof, but there are few walls and the space is half open to the outside, the air-conditioned air escapes outside that space, wasting energy. If the space is a space such as an indoor skating rink where it is necessary to give a comfortable feeling to the occupants without changing the temperature in the space as much as possible, the air conditioning released into the space There was a problem that the wind changed the temperature in the space and caused inconvenience.

[0005]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention provides a temperature control system for a seated person which advantageously solves the problems of the prior art, and a temperature control system for a seated person according to the present invention. Has a heat transport medium flow path inside at least one of the seat portion and the backrest portion, and has a heat transport medium inlet and a heat transport medium outlet outside, respectively, and the heat transport medium flow path flows therethrough. And heat exchange between at least one of the seat surface and the back surface, and the heat transport medium inlet and the heat transport medium outlet communicate with the heat transport medium flow path, respectively. A heat source device that heats or cools the heat transport medium, and a heat source device and the heat transport medium inlet of the chair that are located outside the chair. A heat transport medium circulation passage connected between the heat source medium and the heat source medium, and circulating the heat transport medium from the heat source device back to the heat source device through the heat transport medium flow path inside the chair. It is something that can be done.

In the above-described temperature control system for a seated person according to the present invention, the heat transport medium heated or cooled by the heat source device located outside the chair is circulated through the heat transport medium also located outside the chair. The heat is supplied to the heat transfer medium inlet of the chair through the passage, and flows into the heat transfer medium flow path inside at least one of the seat and the backrest of the chair, and flows through the heat transfer medium flow path to exchange heat. Heats or cools at least one of the seat surface and the backrest surface. Then, the heat transport medium that has performed the heat exchange returns from the heat transport medium outlet of the chair to the heat source device through the heat transport medium circulation passage, and is heated or cooled again by the heat source device.

[0007] Therefore, according to the temperature control system for a seated person of the present invention, by heating or cooling at least one of the seating surface and the backrest surface of the chair, it is possible to give a comfortable feeling to the seated person of the chair. Since the chair is heated and cooled without releasing the heat transport medium to the outside of the chair, the space where the chair is installed is completely open to the outside without a roof. Even in the case of a semi-open space that is open to the outside, it is possible to prevent waste of energy due to the escape of the heat transport medium outside that space, and it is possible to provide a comfortable feeling to the occupant at a low system operating cost. Also, even if the space is a space such as an indoor skating rink where it is necessary to provide a comfortable feeling to the occupants while keeping the temperature in the space as low as possible, the heat transport medium is discharged into the space. Has been able to avoid the disadvantage that changing the temperature in the space. According to the present invention, the same effect as described above can be obtained even in a space such as a stadium having an openable roof, particularly when the roof is partially or wholly opened.

Further, the temperature control system for a seated person according to the present invention comprises a plurality of chairs, and the heat transport medium channels of the plurality of chairs are connected to each other by at least one of serial and parallel arrangement. May be available.

According to the temperature control system for a seated person, a plurality of chairs can be heated or cooled at the same time. Particularly, in the case of a serial arrangement, a passage for passing a heat transport medium between the chairs is provided. The configuration can be simplified, while in the case of a parallel arrangement, the temperature difference between the chairs can be reduced.

[0010] Further, in the temperature control system for a seated person according to the present invention in the above case, the plurality of chairs are divided into a plurality of chair groups, and the heat source device and the plurality of chair groups are connected to each other for heat transport. Chair group selection means for selectively opening and closing the plurality of heat transport medium circulation passages respectively connecting the medium flow paths may be provided.

According to the temperature control system for a seated person, when heating or cooling a plurality of chairs at the same time, the heat transport medium can be passed through only the group of chairs where the seated person is located. It can be kept to the minimum necessary.

Further, in the temperature control system for a seated person according to the present invention in the above case, the plurality of chairs are divided into a plurality of chair groups, and the plurality of heat source devices are provided, and each of the plurality of heat source devices is provided. , A chair group may be connected to the chair group via the heat transport medium circulation passage.

According to the temperature control system for a seated person, when heating or cooling a plurality of chairs at the same time, the heat source device connected only to the group of chairs with the seated person can be operated. Can be minimized.

Here, the heat transfer medium may be air. In this case, even if the heat transfer medium leaks slightly into the surrounding space, the influence is small. And the connection between the heat transport medium circulation passage and the heat transport medium inlet and the heat transport medium outlet of the chair need not be so tightly sealed to the surrounding space. Can be constructed inexpensively, which is particularly advantageous when a folding chair is used for the seat and the backrest.

Further, in the temperature control system for a seated person according to the present invention in the above case, the heat source device is a heat exchanger provided near the chair, and the heat exchanger is heated by another heat source device. Alternatively, heat exchange may be performed between water that is cooled and circulated between the heat source device and the heat exchanger and air as the heat transport medium.

According to this configuration, the advantage of circulating the air as a heat transport medium through the chair can be obtained, and at the same time, water having high heat transfer efficiency per unit volume is supplied to the heat exchanger. Thereby, the thickness of the pipe connecting the heat exchanger and the other heat source device can be made relatively thin, and the exclusive space of the system in the installation space of the chair can be reduced.

On the other hand, the heat transport medium itself may be water, in which case the surroundings of the connection between the heat transport medium circulation passage and the heat transport medium inlet and the heat transport medium outlet of the chair. Although it is necessary to ensure the airtightness of the space, since the heat transfer efficiency per unit volume of the heat transfer medium increases, the thickness of the heat transfer medium circulation passage can be made relatively thin, and the space inside the chair installation space can be reduced. The exclusive space of the system can be reduced.

[0018]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram showing a first embodiment of a temperature control system for a seated person according to the present invention. The temperature control system for a seated person according to this embodiment includes a four-seat chair 1 and a heat source device 2. And a temperature control wind duct 3 as a heat transport medium circulation passage, and uses temperature control wind, that is, air as a heat transport medium.

Here, each of the four-seat chairs 1 has a seat portion 1a and a backrest portion 1b integrally formed of, for example, a plastic material, and the inside thereof has a temperature-controlling air flow as a heat transport medium passage. It is hollow so as to define a path, and the lower surface of the seat portion 1a communicates with the temperature control air flow passage inside the seat portion 1a and also communicates with the temperature control air flow passage inside the backrest portion 1b. A temperature control air inlet 1c as a heat transport medium inlet and a temperature control air outlet 1d as a heat transport medium outlet are provided.

The heat source device 2 includes a blower 2a for blowing the temperature-controlled air, two heat exchangers 2b and 2c for heating and cooling the temperature-controlled air, and a heating device on the right side in the figure. Boiler 2d that sends hot water to the heat exchanger 2b for cooling, a refrigerator 2e that sends refrigerant such as cold water or ammonia gas to the cooling heat exchanger 2c on the left side in the figure, and a top and bottom of these two heat exchangers 2b and 2c. It has two door-shaped dampers 2f arranged in the duct, and these dampers 2f are provided with a position indicated by a solid line in the figure for passing the wind from the blower 2a to the right heat exchanger 2b, and a blower. The wind from 2a can be swung between the position shown by the broken line in the figure and passing through the left cooling heat exchanger 2c.

The temperature control wind duct 3 includes a supply duct 3a and a return duct 3b, and one end of the supply duct 3a is connected to the temperature control wind discharge port 2g of the heat source device 2. The other end is connected to the temperature control air inlet 1c of each chair 1, and one end of the return duct 3b is connected to the heat source device 2 for temperature control. It is connected to the wind return port 2h and is branched into four at the middle part. The other end is connected to the temperature control wind outlet 1d of each chair 1. Therefore, the temperature control air flow paths of the four-seat chair 1 in this embodiment are connected in parallel with each other via the temperature control air duct 3.

In the temperature control system for the occupant of this embodiment, the temperature control air heated or cooled by the heat source device 2 located outside the chair 1 is supplied to the temperature control system also located outside the chair 1. Through the air duct 3a to the temperature control air inlet 1c of each chair 1, from which it flows into the temperature control air flow path inside both the seat 1a and the backrest 1b of each chair 1, and the temperature control air flow After flowing through the path, both the seat surface, which is the upper surface of the seat portion 1a, and the back surface, which is the front surface of the back portion 1b, are heated or cooled by heat exchange. Then, the temperature-adjusted wind that has performed the heat exchange returns from the temperature-adjusted air outlet 1d of each chair 1 to the heat source device 2 through the return duct 3b,
Heating or cooling is performed again by the heat source device 2.

Therefore, according to the temperature control system for the occupant of this embodiment, by heating or cooling both the seat surface and the backrest surface of the chair 1, it is possible to give a comfortable feeling to the occupant of the chair 1. In addition, since the heating and cooling of the chair 1 are performed without releasing the temperature control wind to the outside of the chair 1, there are open spaces and roofs in which the space in which the chair 1 is installed is completely open to the outside without a roof. However, even in a semi-open space with few walls and half open to the outside, it is possible to prevent waste of energy due to the escape of temperature control wind outside the space, and to provide comfort to the occupant at low system operating costs Even if the space is a space such as an indoor skating rink where it is necessary to give a comfortable feeling to the occupants without changing the temperature inside the space as much as possible, the temperature control wind is Issued and it is possible to avoid the disadvantage that changing the temperature in the space. According to this embodiment, the same effect as described above can be obtained even in a space such as a stadium having an openable roof, especially when the roof is partially or wholly opened.

Further, according to the temperature control system for the occupant of this embodiment, a plurality of chairs 1 are provided, and the plurality of chairs 1 are provided.
Are connected to each other by a parallel arrangement, a plurality of chairs 1 can be heated or cooled at the same time, and a temperature difference between the chairs 1 can be reduced.

According to the temperature control system for the occupant of this embodiment, since air is used as the heat transport medium, even if it leaks to the surrounding space to a small extent, the influence is small. Duct 3a and return duct 3b
And the connection between the supply duct 3a and the return duct 3b and the temperature control air inlet 1c and the temperature control air outlet 1d of each chair 1 with respect to the surrounding space. Since it is not necessary to secure them strictly, their connecting portions can be constructed at a low cost, which is not the case in this embodiment, especially when the seat and backrest of the chair are foldable. It is advantageous.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a second embodiment of the seat occupant temperature control system according to the present invention.
The same parts as those of the embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals. That is, similarly to the previous embodiment, the seat occupant temperature control system of this embodiment includes a four-seat chair 1, a heat source device 2, and a temperature control air duct 3 as a heat transport medium circulation passage. In this case, temperature control wind, that is, air is used as a heat transport medium.

Here, the four-seat chair 1 is divided into groups A and B each having two seats.
Connects the temperature control air flow paths of the two-seat chairs 1 of the group A in a serial arrangement, and also connects the temperature control air flow paths of the two-seat chairs 1 of the group B in a serial arrangement. The temperature control air flow paths of the chairs 1 of the groups A and B are connected to each other by a parallel arrangement, and are led to the temperature control air discharge port 2g and the temperature control air return port 2h of the heat source device 2. And the group A and B of the supply duct 3a of the temperature control wind duct 3
At the branch to the group, a damper as a chair group selection means
3c is provided.

According to the temperature control system for the occupant of this embodiment, a duct for passing the temperature control wind between the chairs 1 can be easily formed by the serial arrangement of the groups A and B. In addition, by switching the position of the damper 3c between the group A supply position indicated by the solid line in the figure and the group B supply position indicated by the broken line in the figure, the temperature-controlling air can be passed only to the group of seated persons. In addition, the system operation cost can be minimized. In addition, when there is a seated person in all the chairs 1, if the damper 3c is located between the above-mentioned group A supply position and the group B supply position, it is possible to allow the temperature-controlling air to flow through all the chairs.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a third embodiment of the seat occupant temperature control system according to the present invention.
Parts similar to those in the second embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals. That is, the temperature control system for the occupant of this embodiment includes the four-seat chair 1 and the temperature control air duct 3 as the heat transport medium circulation passage, as in the previous embodiment, and also serves as the heat transport medium. Temperature controlled wind or air is used.

Here, the four-seat chair 1 is divided into groups A and B each having two seats.
Is connected in a serial arrangement to the temperature control wind channels of the two-seat chairs 1 of the group A, and also connected to each other in a serial arrangement. Also, the system of this embodiment includes two heat source devices 4 and another heat source device 5 instead of the heat source device 2 of the previous embodiment, and the heat source device 4 includes a heat exchanger 4a and a blower 4b. On the other hand, the other heat source device 5 supplies hot water substantially the same as the boiler 2d. The heat exchangers 4a of each heat source device 4 are connected in parallel via a hot water pipe 6 to a hot water discharge port 5a and a hot water return port 5b of another heat source device 5.
The hot water pipe 6 from the hot water discharge port 5a
By operating the three-way valve 6a, hot water can be supplied to the heat exchangers 4a of each heat source device 4 simultaneously or selectively to one of the heat exchangers 4a.

According to the temperature control system for the occupant of this embodiment, a duct for passing the temperature control air between the chairs 1 can be easily formed by the serial arrangement of the groups A and B. In addition, the operation of the three-way valve 6a allows hot water to flow only to the heat source device 4 connected to the chair group in which the occupant is seated, so that the system operating cost can be minimized. Moreover, according to this embodiment, the advantage of circulating air as a heat transport medium through the chair as in the previous embodiment is obtained, and at the same time, the heat transfer efficiency per unit volume up to the heat exchanger 4a is improved. By supplying high water, the thickness of the hot water pipe 6 connecting the heat exchanger 4a and the other heat source device 5 can be made relatively thin, and the exclusive space of the system in the installation space of the chair 1 can be obtained. Can be reduced. When the chair 1 is cooled, the above-mentioned refrigerator 2e is used instead of the other heat source device 5 for supplying hot water.
Other heat source devices for supplying cold water may be used in the same manner as described above.

FIG. 4 shows an application example of the system of the above-mentioned embodiment. One or a plurality of the same temperature control systems as those of the above-mentioned embodiment are installed in a baseball stadium as shown in FIG. At the same time, for example, net backseat 7a,
If the left and right inner field seats 7b and the left and right outer field seats 7c are connected to each other as a chair group, the temperature control state of each chair group can be made different according to the number of spectators at those spectator seats and the distribution of air temperature. In addition, not only the system operation cost can be kept to a minimum but also a comfortable feeling can be given to the spectators in each spectator seat.

FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing a fourth embodiment of the temperature control system for a seated person according to the present invention.
Parts similar to those in the second embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals. That is, the temperature control system for the occupant of this embodiment includes the four-seat chair 1 as in the previous embodiment,
A hot water is used as a heat transport medium, a heat source device 5 for supplying hot water is provided as a heat source device similar to the other heat source devices in the third embodiment, and a hot water pipe 6 is provided as a heat transport medium circulation passage. It has.

According to the temperature control system for the occupant of this embodiment, since the heat transfer efficiency per unit volume of the heat transfer medium is increased, the thickness of the hot water pipe 6 as the heat transfer medium circulation passage is relatively small. It can be made thinner, and the exclusive space of the system in the installation space of the chair 1 can be reduced. When the chair 1 is cooled, a heat source device for supplying cold water may be used in place of the heat source device 5 for supplying hot water in the same manner as the refrigerator 2e.

FIGS. 6 to 8 show a four-seat chair 1 as another example of a chair that can be used in the temperature control system for a seated person according to the present invention.
In the example shown in FIG. 6, as shown in the front view of FIG. 6A, each of the seat portion 1 a and the backrest portion 1 b of the four-seat chair 1 is shown. Are formed integrally with the resin or the like so as to be hollow, and the lower surfaces of the seat portions 1a are formed of two resin pipe supporting members 8 on the near side and on the rear side.
And supported by one connecting member 9 made of steel pipe through
Both ends of the connecting member 9 are supported by two legs 10 made of steel pipe, respectively, and as shown in FIG. Is divided into two passages 9b and 9c by a vertical partition wall 9a extending in the longitudinal direction of the connecting member 9, and one of the passages 9b communicates with the supply duct 3a via the inside of one leg 10. The other passage 9c communicates with the return duct 3b via the inside of the other leg 10, and the two rear support members 8 are used as temperature control air inlets, and the two rear support members 8 are used as temperature control air inlets. 8, one of the passages 9b communicates with the rear portion of each of the seats 1a, and the other two support members 8 on the front side serve as temperature control air outlets, and the other through the two support members 8 on the front side. The passage 9c communicates with the inside of the front part of each seat 1a.

According to such a connected chair, the seat 1a is arranged in parallel with the four-seat chair 1 connected to each other and around the backrest 1b from the rear of the seat 1a as shown by an arrow in FIG. 6B. A temperature-controlling wind can be passed through so as to go out to the front, and the supporting member 8, the connecting member 9 and the legs 10, which are members for supporting the seat portion 1a and the backrest portion 1b of the four-seat chair 1, are provided. Since the supply and return passages for the temperature-controlling air are used, it is not necessary to separately provide those passages, so that the manufacturing cost of the chair can be reduced and the appearance of the chair can be improved.

In the example shown in the rear view of FIG.
Each of the seat portion 1a and the backrest portion 1b are formed separately, and at least the backrest portion 1b is formed in a hollow, and openings are provided on both sides of the backrest portion 1b, and the openings are provided. One is a temperature control air inlet 1c, the other is a temperature control air outlet 1d, and the temperature control air inlet 1c and the temperature control air outlet 1d of the adjacent backrest 1b are directly connected to each other, and the outside of the backrest 1b located at one end. Is connected to the supply duct 3a via a steel pipe leg 10 adjacent thereto, and a temperature control air outlet 1d facing the outside of the backrest 1b located at the other end is adjacent thereto. Through the steel pipe leg 10 to the return duct 3b.

According to such a connected chair, the temperature-controlling air can flow in series in the backrest portion 1b of the four-seat chair 1 connected to each other as shown by an arrow in FIG. Can be foldable, and the legs 10 for supporting the seat 1a and the backrest 1b of the chair 1 at both ends are supply and return passages for the temperature control wind. Therefore, it is necessary to provide these passages separately. It is possible to reduce the manufacturing cost of the chair and improve the appearance of the chair.

In the example shown in the front view of FIG.
Each of the seat portion 1a and the backrest portion 1b are formed separately, and at least the seat portion 1a is formed hollow, and the seat portions 1a
A single connecting member 9 made of a steel pipe is substantially airtightly penetrated to support each seat 1a in a foldable manner with the connecting member 9, and further, a portion of the connecting member 9 located in each seat 1a. Both ends of 9a are communicated with the internal space of each seat 1a through ventilation holes provided in the tube wall, and the inside of the intermediate portion of the connecting member 9 between the portions 9a located in each seat 1a is sealed. Then, one end of the portion 9a located in each seat 1a is a temperature control air inlet 1c, the other end is a temperature control air outlet 1d, and the temperature control air inlet 1c located at one end of the connecting member 9 is A steel pipe leg 10 supporting the end is connected to a supply duct 3a through a steel pipe leg 10 supporting the end, and a temperature control air outlet 1d located at the other end of the connecting member 9 is connected to the steel pipe leg 10 supporting the end. It is communicated with the return duct 3b via the intermediary.

According to such a connected chair, the temperature-controlling air can flow in series in the seat portion 1a of the four-seat chair 1 connected to each other as shown by arrows in FIG. The portion 1a can be foldable, and the legs 10 supporting the seat portion 1a and the backrest portion 1b of the chair 1 at both ends are used as supply and return passages for the temperature control wind, so that these passages are separately provided. This can eliminate the need, reduce the manufacturing costs of the chair and improve the appearance of the chair.

Although the present invention has been described based on the illustrated examples, the present invention is not limited to the above-described examples. For example, the number of chairs provided in the system depends on the size of the space in which the chairs are installed, the use, and the like. The heat transport medium can be circulated through only one of the seat portion and the backrest portion as needed. The material of the chair and the specific configuration of the heat source device can also be appropriately changed as needed by those skilled in the art, and the number of connections in the case of a connected chair can be appropriately changed as necessary.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram showing a first embodiment of a seat occupant temperature control system of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a configuration diagram showing a second embodiment of the seat occupant temperature control system of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a configuration diagram showing a third embodiment of a temperature control system for a seated person according to the present invention.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing an application example of the system of the third embodiment.

FIG. 5 is a configuration diagram showing a fourth embodiment of the seat occupant temperature control system of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is an explanatory view showing an example of a connection chair that can be used in the temperature control system for a seated person of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is an explanatory view showing another example of the connection chair that can be used in the temperature control system for a seated person of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is an explanatory view showing still another example of the connection chair that can be used in the seat occupant temperature control system of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 Chair 1a Seat 1b Backrest 1c Temperature controlled air inlet 1d Temperature controlled air outlet 2 Heat source device 2a Blower 2b Heat exchanger 2c Heat exchanger 2d Boiler 2e Refrigerator 2f Damper 2g Temperature controlled air outlet 2h Temperature controlled air return 3 Temperature control wind duct 3a Supply duct 3b Return duct 3c Damper 4 Heat source device 4a Heat exchanger 4b Blower 5 Heat source device 5a Hot water discharge port 5b Hot water return port 6 Hot water piping 6a Three-way valve 7 Baseball field 7a Net back seat 7b Left and right Infield seat 7c Left and right outfield seat 8 Supporting material 9 Connecting material 9a Vertical bulkhead 9b, 9c Passage 9d Portion of connecting material located in the seat 10 Legs

Claims (7)

[Claims] A heat transport medium inlet (1c) and a heat transport medium outlet (1) have a heat transport medium flow path inside at least one of a seat (1a) and a backrest (1b).
d), wherein the heat transport medium flow path causes heat exchange between the heat transport medium flowing therethrough and at least one of the seating surface and the back surface, and the heat transport medium flow path A chair (1) in which a heat transport medium inlet and a heat transport medium outlet communicate with each other; a heat source device (2) located outside the chair for heating or cooling the heat transport medium; Connected between the heat source device and the heat transport medium inlet and the heat transport medium outlet of the chair, and connecting the heat transport medium from the heat source device to the heat transport medium flow path inside the chair. And a heat transport medium circulation path (3) for circulating back to the heat source device through the heat source device. 2. The chair according to claim 1, wherein a plurality of chairs are provided, and the heat transport medium channels of the plurality of chairs are connected to each other by at least one of a serial and a parallel arrangement. The occupant temperature control system as described. 3. The plurality of chairs are divided into a plurality of chair groups, and the plurality of heat transport media respectively connecting the heat source device and the mutually connected heat transport medium flow paths of the plurality of chair groups. 3. A chair group selecting means (3c) for selectively opening and closing a circulation passage is provided.
The occupant temperature control system as described. 4. The plurality of chairs are divided into a plurality of chair groups, and each of the plurality of chairs includes a plurality of the heat source devices, each of the plurality of heat source devices being connected to one or more of the chair groups by the heat transport medium. 3. The temperature control system for a seated occupant according to claim 2, wherein the temperature control system is connected via a circulation passage. 5. The temperature control system for a seated occupant according to claim 1, wherein the heat transport medium is air. 6. The heat source device is a heat exchanger (4a), and the heat exchanger is heated or cooled by another heat source device (5) and circulated between the heat source device and the heat exchanger. The temperature control system for a seated occupant according to claim 5, wherein heat exchange is performed between water to be performed and air as the heat transport medium. 7. The occupant temperature control system according to claim 1, wherein the heat transport medium is water.