Title of Invention: HEATED SET, IN PARTICULAR FOR SEATS

OF BENCHES

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to heated set, in particular for seats and rests of

benches.

Background Art

[0002] In case of simple seats of bench type, made in particular of wood, metal, stoneware or plastics, their seating and resting parts are usually uncomfortable as for shape and cold as for feeling. Various pads, rests and other accessories are made for improving sitting, while higher quality can be achieved, besides suitable selection of seating material, also by suitable heating of contact surface.

[0003] Known constructions include in particular design according to the patent file DE No.

3.334.744, where seating set is composed of sheet-metal layer moulded between two plastic layers. Similarly, according to the patent file DE No. 1.635.508, a heating wire is placed between two plastic layers. The design described in the patent file GB No. 1.319.168 is designated for heating of walls, while a heating wire is impregnated into a textile fabric, which is covered by plastic foil.

[0004] Disadvantages of these designs are in particular uneven distribution of temperature and complicated fabrication of a set.

[0005] Design of flat heating element, where a heating wire is woven into textile fabric, is known from the patent file DE No. 2.607.949. The disadvantage of this solution is that it is dangerous to touch due to electric current, and also heating is not even.

Disclosure of Invention

[0006] Mentioned disadvantages are eliminated to the substantial degree by heated set, in particular for seats of benches, comprising of heating element and supplementary layers, according to the present inventions, the substance whereof consists in that the heating element is formed by graphite textile fabric, which is placed in the envelope of upper and bottom layer of plastic insulation with metal heat-conductive layer separated from the heating element by the layer of electro-insulation foil placed over it, while the set is covered by textile fabric decorative layer.

[0007] The graphite textile fabric is equipped on both sides by electricity-conductive strips with side contacts for supplying electrical current.

[0008] Earth wire is connected to heat-conductive layer.

[0009] Decorative layer is placed on the surface or on the surface and at least one edge of the set.

[0010] The heating element and supplementary layers are made of shapable materials.

[0011] The advantage of the set is better areal thermal distribution of heating, simple

assembly and good formability to shapes of the body, what ensures higher comfort of sitting.

Brief Description of Drawings

[0012] The design is further elucidated on enclosed drawing, where the figure 1 illustrates cross-section of the set.

Mode(s) for Carrying Out the Invention

[0013] The heated set (Figure 1) for seating part of the wooden bench 1 comprises of the heating element 2 with the width of 1.2 mm, with copper sheet with the width of 0.15 mm, forming heat-conductive layer 4, placed above thereof. The copper sheet is electrically earthed (not indicated on the drawing) and insulated from the side of heating element 2 by polyester electro-insulation foil 3 of Mylar type with the width of 0.25 mm. The copper sheet is covered from above by carpet, which forms the decorative layer 5 and also front head of the bench 1 is covered by this layer.

[0014] The heating element 2 is made of graphite textile fabric 22, equipped on both sides by electricity-conductive strips 221 terminated by contact terminals (not indicated on the drawing). The envelope of this heating element 2 comprises of upper and bottom layer of plastic insulation 21 mechanically joined on both side ends of the graphite textile fabric 22.

[0015] The set is assembled in such manner that first of all, lengthwise strips are cut from the heating element strip 2, fitted to the whole area of seating part of the bench L Upon cutting, by means of special pliers, contact terminals for supply of electric current are pressed on ends of electricity-conductive strips 221. electrical conductors are attached whereon (not indicated on the drawing). Contact terminals and ends of electricity- conductive strips 221. which were uncovered by cutting, are insulated. Heating element prepared in such manner is placed onto the bench 1 and covered by the electro-insulation foil 3, copper sheet of heat-conductive layer 4 is placed whereon, which serves for even diffusion of heat throughout whole area of the bench 1, while earthing conductor thereof is connected with earth, whereby protection against contact with dangerous voltage is ensured. In last phase of assembly, carpet material is placed on the surface of the seat of the bench 1 and its edge, as the decorative layer 5, onto earthed heat-conductive material.

Industrial Applicability

[0016] Heated set according to the present design can be used in particular for seating parts of benches, or also for its resting parts and practically for all types of seats, including also automobile one, or for heating of various other spaces designated for it, not excepting floors and walls of interior or exteriors of buildings.

[0017] With floor heating, significant part of energy can be saved compared to classic heating being used for the time being, e.g. by radiators, and the air temperature can be decreased by 2-3 ⁰ C. With lower temperature and higher relative humidity, the temperature feeling is better as in case of mentioned radiator heating. Floor heating powered by electric energy can be easily regulated, what is advantage of this heated set.

[0018] Heating of benches in institutions with no heating appears to be especially advantageous. Such heating can be used e.g. in churches, theatres, metro stations, street stalls etc.