CAR SEAT HEATER CONTROL

For the Automobile manufacturer, the Gorix control system offers a temperature control solution that maintains a stable temperature without the need for external thermostatic devices.

* Accurate linear temperature control over a chosen range (28 to 45 degrees Celsius on prototype)

* Low hysterisis cycle (typically 2 degrees Celsius)

* No thermal overshoot

* Short response time

* No temperature drift when car battery voltage varies

* Built in protection from electrical interference

* Short circuit proof safety features

* 10amp capability

* Latest microchip design ensures long term reliability

* Compact design

* Low Cost

The uniform temperature distribution and fine temperature hysterisis of the Gorix E-CT element allows the positioning of the element surface to be closer to the driver's skin (reducing insulation thickness) facilitating further enhancement of response time.

Also in the field of Automotive Seating is the necessity to detect seat occupancy. There have been occurrences of Air-Bag deployment into the seat occupied by children and their rear facing infant seats and the consequential death or serious injury as a result. Gorix Ltd have used the resistance signature of Gorix E-CT as a means of identifying the load placed upon a car seat and through circuitry can differentiate between infants and adults. No commercial partner has yet been found to advance this interesting and important and potentially lifesaving phenomenon.

Other automotive interior applications for Gorix E-CT include Door trim panel, Roof liner, Floor carpet and Steering wheel heaters, while using Gorix E-CT for under hood battery warmers and oil pan heaters are being considered for colder territories. One enterprising Engineer has put forward the possibility of applying Gorix E-CT to the Catalytic converter to pre warm the device and thus make it operable even on journeys of short duration. Given the unique electrical properties of Gorix E-CT, perhaps the cloth could one day find its way into fuel cells.