TECHNICAL FIELD
The present disclosure relates generally to heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems and more specifically, to temperature management systems for seat arrangements.
BACKGROUND
Generally, a global increase in temperature has necessitated use of heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems almost everywhere, from residential establishments to workplaces and even automobiles. For example, automobiles employ air-conditioning systems to provide flow of cool air (such as, air having a reduced temperature as compared to a temperature of cabin of the automobile) to increase comfort of one or more passengers travelling within the automobile.
However, such air-conditioning systems are generally unable to provide cooling to the passengers and increase comfort as such passengers experience build-up of body-heat along a surface of a seat that each passenger is seated thereon. Consequently, the passengers experience discomfort even when the air-conditioning system of the automobile is operated to allow flow of cool air into the cabin. Furthermore, the passengers experience build-up of moisture (due to sweating) along the surface of the seat that conventional air-conditioning systems cannot mitigate. Thus, various prior art solutions have been provided that comprise cooling systems incorporated within a seat arrangement.
In one prior art solution, provided is a thermoelectric device disposed in series with the HVAC module for heating and cooling air Tafrom the HVAC module for delivery to seat passages of a seat assembly. The thermoelectric device includes a thermoelectric module, a heat exchanger having cold and hot sides, ductwork, a divider that sends variable air flow to the cold or hot sides of the thermoelectric module, and thermal insulation between the cold and hot sides downstream of the heat exchanger. The fan of the HVAC module is the sole

motivation for moving the conditioned air Ta originating from the central HVAC module through the thermoelectric device and to the seat assembly.
In another prior art solution, provided is a seat air blowing device for a vehicle that includes a seat for a vehicle composed of a seating section seated by an occupant and a backrest section hit by the back of the seated occupant; a suction port opened on the surface of the seat for a vehicle communicating with a cabin; a suction air duct formed inside the seat for a vehicle communicating with the suction port; a blower forcibly generating airflow in the suction air duct; and a pocket cover for covering a portion of the surface of the seat 1 for a vehicle. Further, the suction port is provided facing the back side of the pocket cover. This enables the seat air blowing device for a vehicle to attain both enhanced appearance and air blowing performance
In yet another prior art solution, provided is a seat for a vehicle, comprising a seat cushion and a seat back formed by covering the surface of a seat pad with a surface material, a plurality of vent holes led to the surface of the surface material through the seat pad, a plurality of air outlets projected from the surface of a duct and connected to the vent holes, and a blower force-feeding air in a cabin to the vent holes through the duct and the air outlets. Locking parts projected in the radial direction of the air outlets are fitted to the projected ends of the air outlets. Also, two or more bellows structures are provided in the duct between the two continuous air outlets. In addition, a part of the duct installed on the seat cushion side and the seat back side is bent upward or downward relative to a horizontal plane.
In yet another prior art solution, provided is an air conditioning unit including a shaped body forming at least one part of a seat cushion. The shaped body has a seating surface and an opposite lower side. An air flow module is arranged at the lower side of the shaped body. The air flow module includes an air mover and has an air inlet opening and an air outlet opening. The shaped body has at least one air through-hole extending from the seating surface to the air flow module. The air flow module is in fluid communication with the at least one air through-hole in the shaped body. At least one channel extends in a radial direction adjacent the lower surface of the shaped body.

The air flow module is in fluid communication with the at least one channel, and provides airflow between the seating surface of the shaped body and the at least one channel.
Therefore, in light of the foregoing discussion, there exists a need to overcome various problems associated with conventional cooling systems incorporated within seat arrangements.
SUMMARY
This section provides a general summary of the disclosure, and is not a comprehensive disclosure of its full scope or all of its features.
The present disclosure seeks to provide an improved temperature management system for a seat arrangement.
According to an aspect, an embodiment of the present disclosure provides a temperature management system for a seat arrangement, wherein the seat arrangement comprises a backrest area and a seat area,
wherein the backrest area comprises:
- a main conduit disposed substantially vertically along a middle of the backrest area, wherein the main conduit is configured to allow flow of air through the main conduit;
- at least one supply conduit arranged in perpendicular to and at each side of the main conduit, wherein the at least one supply conduit is configured to receive air flowing through the main conduit;
- an air diffuser arranged at an end of each of the at least one supply conduit, wherein the air flowing through the supply conduit flows in or out of the backrest area through the corresponding air diffuser;
- an inlet conduit disposed at each of a left side and a right side of the main conduit, wherein each inlet conduit is arranged in parallel with the main conduit and wherein each inlet conduit comprises an inlet vent arranged at an end of the inlet conduit that is configured to allow flow of air from an outside environment into the inlet conduit;

- a connecting duct fluidically coupling the main conduit with each inlet conduit, wherein the connecting duct is configured to allow flow of air from each inlet conduit into the main conduit; and
- a blower fan arranged within the connecting duct, wherein the blower fan is configured to allow flow of air drawn in through the inlet conduit into the main conduit and out of the backrest area and/or the seat area through each air diffuser;
and wherein the seat area comprises:
- a primary conduit disposed substantially horizontally along a middle of the seat area, wherein the primary conduit is fluidically coupled with the main conduit using an attachment duct coupled to each of the primary conduit and the main conduit;
- at least one support conduit fluidicially coupled to the primary conduit, wherein an end of each of the at least one support conduit is disposed concentrically around an end of the primary conduit along the seat area;
- an air diffuser arranged with each of the at least one support conduit at the end of the support conduit, wherein the air diffuser is configured to allow suction or blowing of air from the seat area;
- an outlet conduit disposed perpendicular to the primary conduit and below the seat area, wherein the outlet conduit comprises an outlet vent arranged at an end of the outlet conduit configured to allow flow of air from the primary conduit into the outside environment; and
- a suction fan disposed within the outlet conduit, wherein the suction fan is configured to allow flow of air sucked in through the seat area and/or the backrest area to flow into the outlet conduit via the primary conduit and to the outside environment.
Optionally, the temperature management system further comprises a first valve disposed within the attachment duct, wherein the first valve is configured to be opened to allow flow of air between the main conduit and the

primary conduit, or closed to prevent the flow of air between the main conduit and the primary conduit.
Optionally, the temperature management system further comprises a second valve disposed within the connecting duct, wherein the second valve is configured to be opened to allow flow of air from each inlet conduit into the main conduit, or closed to prevent the flow of air from each inlet conduit into the main conduit.
Optionally, the temperature management system further comprises a third valve disposed within the outlet conduit, wherein the third valve is configured to be opened to allow flow of air out of the outlet vent, or closed to prevent the flow of air out of the outlet vent.
Optionally, the temperature management system further comprises an air diffuser disposed at an end of a supply conduit arranged proximal to a shoulder portion of the backrest area and at each of the left side and the right side of the backrest area, wherein the air flowing through the corresponding supply conduit flows out of the backrest area through the air diffuser.
Optionally, the temperature management system further comprises an air diffuser arranged at a centre of the seat area and at the end of the primary conduit, wherein the air diffuser is configured to allow suction or blowing of air from the seat area.
Optionally, the temperature management system further comprises an air flow vent disposed at an end of the main conduit and towards a rear side of the backrest area.
Optionally, the temperature management system further comprises a temperature sensor operatively coupled to the seat arrangement, wherein the temperature sensor is configured to sense a temperature of the seat arrangement.
Optionally, the temperature management system further comprises a controller operatively coupled to each of the blower fan, the suction fan, the first valve, the second valve, the third valve and the temperature sensor,

wherein based on the temperature of the seat arrangement sensed by the temperature sensor, the controller is configured to:
- actuate or turn-off the blower fan;
- actuate or turn-off the suction fan; and/or
- open or close the first valve, the second valve, and/or the third valve.
Optionally, the temperature management system further comprises a memory unit operatively coupled to the controller, wherein the memory unit is configured to store information associated with one or more operating-modes for enabling actuation or turning-off of the blower fan and/or the suction fan, and/or opening or closing of the first valve, the second valve, and/or the third valve.
Further areas of applicability will become apparent from the description provided herein. It will be appreciated that features of the present disclosure are susceptible to being combined in various combinations without departing from the scope of the present disclosure as defined by the appended claims.The description and specific examples in this summary are intended for purposes of illustration only and are not intended to limit the scope of the present disclosure.
DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
The summary above, as well as the following detailed description of illustrative embodiments, is better understood when read in conjunction with the appended drawings. For the purpose of illustrating the present disclosure, exemplary constructions of the disclosure are shown in the drawings. However, the present disclosure is not limited to specific methods and instrumentalities disclosed herein. Moreover, those in the art will understand that the drawings are not to scale. Wherever possible, like elements have been indicated by identical numbers.
Embodiments of the present disclosure will now be described, by way of example only, with reference to the following diagrams wherein:

FIG. 1 is an isometric view of a seat arrangement having a temperature management system, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure;
FIG. 2 is an isometric view of the temperature management system shown in FIG. 1, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure;
FIG. 3 is a front view of the temperature management system shown in FIG. 2, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure;
FIG. 4 is a rear view of the temperature management system shown in FIG. 3, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure;
FIG. 5 is a top view of the temperature management system shown in FIG. 4, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure;
FIG. 6 is a left-side view of the temperature management system shown in FIG. 5, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure; and
FIG. 7 is a right-side view of the temperature management system shown in FIG. 6, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
In the accompanying drawings, an underlined number is employed to represent an item over which the underlined number is positioned or an item to which the underlined number is adjacent. A non-underlined number relates to an item identified by a line linking the non-underlined number to the item. When a number is non-underlined and accompanied by an associated arrow, the non-underlined number is used to identify a general item at which the arrow is pointing.
DESCRIPTION OF EMBODIMENTS
Exemplary embodiments will now be described more fully with reference to the accompanying drawings.

The exemplary embodiments are provided so that this disclosure will be thorough, and will fully convey the scope to persons skilled in the art. Numerous specific details are set forth such as examples of specific components, devices, and methods, to provide a thorough understanding of embodiments of the present disclosure. It will be appreciated by persons skilled in the art that specific details need not be employed. Exemplary embodiments may be embodied in many different forms. Thus, neither should be construed to limit the scope of the disclosure. In some example embodiments, well-known processes, well-known device structures, and well-known technologies are not described in detail.
The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular exemplary embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting. As used herein, singular forms such as "a," "an," and "the" may be intended to include corresponding plural forms as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. Furthermore, terms akin to "comprises," "comprising," "including," and "having," are inclusive and therefore, specify the presence of stated features, integers, steps, operations, elements, and/or components, but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, operations, elements, components, and/or groups thereof.
When an element or layer is referred to as being "on," "engaged to," "connected to," or "coupled to" another element or layer, it may be disposed directly on, engaged, connected or coupled to the other element or layer, or intervening elements or layers may be present therein. However, when an element is referred to as being "directly on," "directly engaged to," "directly connected to," or "directly coupled to" another element or layer, there may be no intervening elements or layers present. Other words used to describe a relationship between elements should be interpreted in a like manner (e.g., "between" versus "directly between," "adjacent" versus "directly adjacent," etc.). As used herein, the term "and/or" includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.
Spatially relative terms such as "inner," "outer," "beneath," "below," "lower," "above," "upper," and the like may be used herein for ease of description, to

describe an element's or a feature's relationship to another element(s) or feature(s) as illustrated in the figures. Furthermore, spatially relative terms may be intended to encompass different orientations of the device in use or in operation, in addition to one or more orientations depicted in the figures. For example, if the device in the figures is turned over, elements described as "below" or "beneath" other elements or features would then be oriented "above" the other elements or features. Thus, the example term "below" can encompass both an orientation of above and below. It will be appreciated that the device may be otherwise oriented (rotated 90 degrees or at other orientations) and the spatially relative descriptors used herein should be interpreted accordingly.
Although the terms first, second, third, etc. may be used herein to describe various elements, components, regions, layers and/or sections, these elements, components, regions, layers and/or sections should not be limited by these terms. These terms may be only used to distinguish one element, component, region, layer or section from another region, layer or section. Terms such as "first," "second," and other numerical terms when used herein do not imply a sequence or order unless clearly indicated by the context. Thus, a first element, component, region, layer or section discussed below could be termed a second element, component, region, layer or section without departing from the teachings of the example embodiments.
The term "user" relates to at least one individual that uses or operates the system or arrangement or device (or other variants thereof) as claimed, such as, by interacting with at least one component of the system or arrangement or device (or other variants thereof).
Moreover, if any method steps, processes, and operations are described, they are not to be construed as necessarily requiring their performance in the particular order discussed or illustrated, unless specifically identified as an order of performance. It is also to be understood that additional or alternative steps may be employed.
In overview, embodiments of the present disclosure are concerned with temperature management systems for seat arrangements.

According to an aspect, an embodiment of the present disclosure provides a temperature management system for a seat arrangement, wherein the seat arrangement comprises a backrest area and a seat area,
wherein the backrest area comprises:
- a main conduit disposed substantially vertically along a middle of the backrest area, wherein the main conduit is configured to allow flow of air through the main conduit;
- at least one supply conduit arranged in perpendicular to and at each side of the main conduit, wherein the at least one supply conduit is configured to receive air flowing through the main conduit;
- an air diffuser arranged at an end of each of the at least one supply conduit, wherein the air flowing through the supply conduit flows in or out of the backrest area through the corresponding air diffuser;
- an inlet conduit disposed at each of a left side and a right side of the main conduit, wherein each inlet conduit is arranged in parallel with the main conduit and wherein each inlet conduit comprises an inlet vent arranged at an end of the inlet conduit that is configured to allow flow of air from an outside environment into the inlet conduit;
- a connecting duct fluidically coupling the main conduit with each inlet conduit, wherein the connecting duct is configured to allow flow of air from each inlet conduit into the main conduit; and
- a blower fan arranged within the connecting duct, wherein the blower fan is configured to allow flow of air drawn in through the inlet conduit into the main conduit and out of the backrest area and/or the seat area through each air diffuser;
and wherein the seat area comprises:
- a primary conduit disposed substantially horizontally along a middle of
the seat area, wherein the primary conduit is fluidically coupled with the
main conduit using an attachment duct coupled to each of the primary
conduit and the main conduit;

- at least one support conduit fluidicially coupled to the primary conduit, wherein an end of each of the at least one support conduit is disposed concentrically around an end of the primary conduit along the seat area;
- an air diffuser arranged with each of the at least one support conduit at the end of the support conduit, wherein the air diffuser is configured to allow suction or blowing of air from the seat area;
- an outlet conduit disposed perpendicular to the primary conduit and below the seat area, wherein the outlet conduit comprises an outlet vent arranged at an end of the outlet conduit configured to allow flow of air from the primary conduit into the outside environment; and
- a suction fan disposed within the outlet conduit, wherein the suction fan is configured to allow flow of air sucked in through the seat area and/or the backrest area to flow into the outlet conduit via the primary conduit and to the outside environment.
Referring to FIG. 1, there is shown an isometric view of a seat arrangement 100 having a temperature management system 102, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. The seat arrangement 100 is a structure on which a user can be seated. The seat arrangement 100 can be installed within an automobile (such as a car). However, it will be appreciated that the seat arrangement can be implemented for seating elsewhere, without departing from a scope of the present disclosure. In an example, the seat arrangement 100 is installed within a residential space (such as a home or office). As shown, the seat arrangement 100 comprises a backrest area 104 and a seat area 106. It will be appreciated that when the user employs the seat arrangement 100 to be seated thereon, the seat arrangement 100 will comprise the backrest area 104 to enable the user to rest their back against a stationary structure. Furthermore, the seat arrangement 100 comprises the seat area 106 to provide the user with a base on which the user can support their body while sitting. Moreover, if the seat arrangement 100 is installed within the automobile (such as a car), the user can operate the automobile using a steering wheel associated with the automobile, while sitting on the

seat arrangement 100. Optionally, the backrest area 104 can be pivotally coupled to the seat area 106. Such a pivotal coupling of the backrest area 104 with the seat area 106 allows the user to adjust the backrest area 104 based on their comfort. Optionally, the seat arrangement 100 can further comprise an armrest 108 disposed on at least one side of the seat arrangement 100. Such an armrest 108 allows the user to rest their arm while being seated on the seat arrangement 100.
The seat arrangement 100 comprises the temperature management system 102. The temperature management system 102 can be a system of one or more components that allow regulation of a temperature of body of the user (such as a driver of the automobile) and/or a cabin of the automobile that the seat arrangement 100 is installed therein. Optionally, the temperature management system 100 allows regulation of temperature of body of one or more other users that are seated proximal to the seat arrangement 100 (such as, one or more co-passengers travelling within the automobile). Furthermore, the one or more components of the temperature management system 102 are disposed within the seat arrangement 100 such as to not come in direct contact with the body of the user and consequently, cause discomfort to the user.
Referring to FIG. 2, there is shown an isometric view of the temperature management system 102 shown in FIG. 1, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. The temperature management system 102 has been described with reference to areas of the seat arrangement 100 (shown in FIG. 1) where the corresponding components are disposed. The backrest area 104 comprises a main conduit 200 disposed substantially vertically along a middle of the backrest area 104. The main conduit 200 is a elongate and hollow structure that is configured to allow flow of a fluid through main conduit 200. The main conduit 200 is configured to allow flow of air through the main conduit. In an example, the main conduit 200 is fabricated using a metal, a metal alloy, a polymer, or a plastic.
The backrest area 104 comprises at least one supply conduit 202 arranged in perpendicular to and at each side of the main conduit 200. As shown, the at least one supply conduit 202 is arranged to be in fluidic communication with

the main conduit 200. Furthermore, the at least one supply conduit 202 is arranged along a height of the backrest area 104 and each of a left side and a right side of the main conduit 200 comprises the supply conduit 202. The at least one supply conduit 202 is configured to receive air flowing through the main conduit 200. It will be appreciated that as the at least one supply conduit 202 is in fluidic communication with the main conduit 200, the at least one supply conduit 202 will receive the air flowing through the main conduit 200.
The backrest area 104 comprises an air diffuser 204 arranged at an end of each of the at least one supply conduit 202. The air diffuser 204 is a component that is configured to allow flow of air there through. Such an air diffuser 204 can be implemented to have a solid body having an opening to allow flow of air into the air diffuser 204 and a plurality of pores to allow the air to flow in or out of the air diffuser 204. The air flowing through the supply conduit 202 flows out of the backrest area 104 through the corresponding air diffuser 204. Optionally, air can be allowed to flow into the air diffuser 204 and subsequently, into the supply conduit 202. In an example, the backrest area 104 is covered with a fabric that allows flow of air through the fabric. In such an example, the air flowing out of the air diffuser 204 flows out through the fabric. Alternatively, the air diffuser 204 is not covered with any material, such that air flowing out of the air diffuser 204 flows directly out of the backrest area 104.
According to an embodiment, the temperature management system 102 further comprises an air diffuser 228 disposed at an end of a supply conduit 230 arranged proximal to a shoulder portion of the backrest area 104 and at each of the left side and the right side of the backrest area 104. The air diffuser 228 is arranged proximal to a position where shoulders of the user will be rested when the user sits on the seat arrangement 100. The air flowing through the corresponding supply conduit 230 flows out of the backrest area 104 through the air diffuser 228.
The backrest area 104 comprises an inlet conduit 206a-b disposed at each of a left side and a right side of the main conduit 200. The inlet conduit is an elongate and hollow structure that is configured to allow flow of air there

through. Furthermore, each inlet conduit 206a-b is arranged in parallel with the main conduit 200. Moreover, each inlet conduit 206a-b comprises an inlet vent 208a-b arranged at an end of the inlet conduit 206a-b that is configured to allow flow of air from an outside environment into the inlet conduit 206a-b. As shown, the inlet vent 208a-b is arranged towards a side of the backrest area 104 and is open to the outside environment. Correspondingly, the inlet vent 208a-b is configured to receive air from the outside environment into the inlet vent 208a-b and subsequently, into the corresponding inlet conduit 206a-b.
The backrest area 104 comprises a connecting duct 210 fluidically coupling the main conduit 200 with each inlet conduit 206a-b. The connecting duct 210 is a hollow component that is fluidically coupled to the inlet conduit 206a-b as well as the main conduit 200. The connecting duct 210 is configured to allow flow of air from each inlet conduit 206a-b into the main conduit 200. It will be appreciated that as the connecting duct 210 is fluidically coupled to the inlet conduit 206a-b as well as the main conduit 200, the air flowing into each inlet conduit 206a-b from the outside environment flows into the main conduit 200 through the connecting duct 210.
In one embodiment, the temperature management system 102 further comprises a second valve 226 disposed within the connecting duct 210. For example, the second valve 226 can be implemented as a non-return valve. The second valve 226 is configured to be opened to allow flow of air from each inlet conduit 206a-b into the main conduit 200, or closed to prevent the flow of air from each inlet conduit 206a-b into the main conduit 200. It will be appreciated that opening the second valve 226 implemented as the non¬return valve allows establishment of fluidic communication between each inlet conduit 206a-b and the main conduit 200, thereby, allowing flow of air there between. Correspondingly, closing the second valve 226 causes the fluidic communication between each inlet conduit 206a-b and the main conduit 200 to be terminated.
In an embodiment, the temperature management system 102 further comprises an air flow vent 234 disposed at an end of the main conduit 200

and towards a rear side of the backrest area 104. The air flow vent 234 is disposed at the end of the main conduit 200 that is not fluidically coupled to the connecting duct 210. Consequently, the air flow vent 234 allows flow of air from the main conduit 200 to the outside environment in a direction facing the rear side of the backrest area 104.
The backrest area 104 comprises a blower fan 212 arranged within the connecting duct 210. The blower fan 212 is a component comprising a plurality of blades, such that the blower fan 212 is configured to rotate to allow diffusion of air. The blower fan 212 is disposed within the connecting duct 210. The blower fan 212 is configured to allow flow of air drawn in through the inlet conduit 206a-b into the main conduit 200 via the connecting duct 210. Subsequently, the air flows into each supply conduit 202 and out of the backrest area 104 through corresponding air diffuser 204. The temperature management system 102 can further comprise a motor (not shown), a power source (not shown) and so forth to allow operation of the blower fan 212.
Furthermore, the seat area 106 comprises a primary conduit 214 disposed substantially horizontally along a middle of the seat area 106. The primary conduit 214 is similar to the main conduit 200 of the backrest area 104 and is implemented as an elongate and hollow component that is configured to allow flow of air therethrough. In an example, the primary conduit 214 is fabricated using at least one of: a metal, a metal alloy, a plastic, a polymer and so forth. The primary conduit 214 is fluidically coupled with the main conduit 200 using an attachment duct 216 coupled to each of the primary conduit 214 and the main conduit 200. The attachment duct 216 is a hollow component that allows flow of air between the main conduit 200 and the primary conduit 214.
In an embodiment, the temperature management system 102 further comprises a first valve 224 disposed within the attachment duct 216. The first valve 224 can be implemented as a non-return valve. The first valve 224 is configured to be opened to allow flow of air between the main conduit 200 and the primary conduit 214, or closed to prevent the flow of air between the main conduit 200 and the primary conduit 214. It will be appreciated

that opening of the first valve 224 allows fluidic communication to be established between the main conduit 200 and the primary conduit 214 and correspondingly, closing the first valve 224 causes fluidic communication to be terminated between the main conduit 200 and the primary conduit 214.
The seat area 106 comprises at least one support conduit 218 fluidicially coupled to the primary conduit 214. The at least one support conduit 218 is similar to the at least one supply conduit 202 of the backrest area 104. Furthermore, an end of each of the at least one support conduit 218 is disposed concentrically around an end of the primary conduit 214 along the seat area 106. As shown, one end of each of the at least one support conduit 218 is fluidically coupled to the primary conduit 214 whereas another end of each of the at least one support conduit 218 is disposed concentrically along the seat area 106.
The seat area 106 comprises an air diffuser 220 arranged with each of the at least one support conduit 218 at the end of the support conduit 218. The air diffuser 220 is implemented substantially similarly to the air diffuser 204 of the backrest area 104. However, the air diffuser 220 is configured to allow suction or blowing of air from the seat area 216. Correspondingly, each air diffuser 220 can be configured to have a plurality of pores, such that each pore allows flow of air there through.
In one embodiment, the temperature management system 102 further comprises an air diffuser 232 arranged at a centre of the seat area 106 and at the end of the primary conduit 214. Optionally, the primary conduit 214 can be coupled to a support conduit arranged vertically upwards from the seat area 106. Correspondingly, the air diffuser 232 is disposed towards the centre of the seat area 106. The air diffuser 232 is configured to allow suction or blowing of air from the seat area 106.
The seat area 106 comprises an outlet conduit 222 disposed perpendicular to the primary conduit 214 and below the seat area 106. The outlet conduit 222 is an elongate and hollow component. The outlet conduit 222 comprises an outlet vent (such as outlet vent 304 shown in FIG. 3) arranged at an end of the outlet conduit 222 configured to allow flow of air from the primary

conduit 214 into the outside environment. Furthermore, one end of the outlet conduit 222 is fluidically coupled to the primary conduit 214 while another end of the outlet conduit 222 is left open to the outside environment. In an embodiment, the temperature management system 102 further comprises a third valve (such as third valve 302 shown in FIG. 3) disposed within the outlet conduit 222. The third valve can be implemented as a non-return valve. The third valve is configured to be opened to allow flow of air out of the outlet vent, or closed to prevent the flow of air out of the outlet vent. It will be appreciated that opening the third valve allows flow of air from the outlet conduit 222 into the outside environment while closing the third valve prevents such flow of air.
The seat area 106 comprises a suction fan (such as suction fan 300 shown in FIG. 3) disposed within the outlet conduit 222. The suction fan is configured to allow flow of air sucked in through the seat area 106 and/or backrest area 104 from each air diffuser 220 and/or air diffuser 204 to flow into the outlet conduit 222 via the primary conduit 214 and/or attachment duct 216 and to the outside environment.
According to one embodiment, the temperature management system 102 further comprises a temperature sensor (not shown) operatively coupled to the seat arrangement 100 (shown in FIG. 1). In an example, the temperature sensor can be implemented as a thermistor or a thermo-couple. The temperature sensor is configured to sense a temperature of the seat arrangement 100, such as, a temperature corresponding to each of the backrest area 104 and the seat area 106.
In one embodiment, the temperature management system 102 further comprises a controller (not shown) operatively coupled to each of the blower fan 212, the suction fan 300 (shown in FIG. 3), the first valve 224, the second valve 226, the third valve 302 (shown in FIG. 3) and the temperature sensor. The controller can be implemented as a microcontroller that is electrically coupled to each of the blower fan 212, the suction fan 300, the first valve 224, the second valve 226, the third valve 302 and the temperature sensor. The controller can be configured to send and/or receive instructions to each of the blower fan 212, the suction fan 300, the first valve

224, the second valve 226, the third valve 302 and the temperature sensor. Furthermore, based on the temperature of the seat arrangement 100 sensed by the temperature sensor, the controller is configured to actuate or turn-off the blower fan 212, actuate or turn-off the suction fan 300 and/or open or close the first valve 224, the second valve 226, and/or the third valve 302. For example, the temperature management system 102 can be automatically operated by the controller, based on the temperature of the seat arrangement 100 sensed by the temperature sensor.
In one embodiment, the temperature management system 102 further comprises a memory unit operatively coupled to the controller. The memory unit can be implemented as a random access memory (RAM), a read-only memory (ROM), an erasable programmable read-only memory (EPROM), an electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM) and so forth. The memory unit is configured to store information associated with one or more operating-modes for enabling actuation or turning-off of the blower fan 212 and/or the suction fan 300, and/or opening or closing of the first valve 224, the second valve 226, and/or the third valve 302. For example, the one or more operating-modes can be defined based on different temperatures sensed corresponding to the seat arrangement 100. In such an example, a first operating-mode can be actuated when the temperature is more than a first temperature threshold, a second operating-mode can be actuated when the temperature is more than a second temperature threshold but less than the first temperature threshold and a third operating-mode can be actuated when the temperature is more than a third temperature threshold but less than the second temperature threshold. It will be appreciated that many such operating-modes can be provided, without departing from a scope of the present disclosure.
In operation, when the user sits on the seat arrangement 100, it will be appreciated that build-up of body heat of the user causes an increase in temperature along the seat arrangement 100. Consequently, the user can actuate the blower fan 212. Such an actuation of the blower fan 212 causes air to be drawn in from the outside environment from the inlet air vents 208a-b and diffused within the main conduit 200 via the inlet conduits 206a-b.

Subsequently, the air is allowed to flow through the supply conduits 202 and out of corresponding air diffusers 204. It will be appreciated that such air will comprise cool air supplied from an air-conditioning arrangement, for example, an air-conditioning arrangement installed within an automobile for allowing flow of cold air within a cabin of the automobile. Correspondingly, the flow of the cold air from the air diffusers 204 provides cooling to a back of body of the user. Furthermore, due to a channel for flow of air formed between the back of body of the user and the backrest area 104, air flows along the back of body of the user, providing cooling along the body of the user. Moreover, the user can actuate the suction fan. Such an actuation of the suction fan allows hot air due to build-up of body heat of the user to be drawn in through the diffusers 220 and thereafter, exhausted to the outside environment through the outlet conduit 222. Optionally, the temperature management system 102 (such as, the blower fan 212, the suction fan 300, the first valve 224, the second valve 226 and/or the third valve 302) can be operated by the user using a smartphone application (or "app") installed on a computing device (such as a smartphone) associated with the user. Alternatively, the temperature management system 102 can be operated using one or more switches provided within the automobile. Optionally, the temperature management system 102 can be automatically operated by the controller, based on the temperature of the seat arrangement 100 sensed by the temperature sensor.
Referring to FIG. 3, there is shown a front view of the temperature management system 102 shown in FIG. 2, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
Referring to FIG. 4, there is shown a rear view of the temperature management system 102 shown in FIG. 3, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
Referring to FIG. 5, there is shown a top view of the temperature management system 102 shown in FIG. 4, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Referring to FIG. 6, there is shown a left-side view of the temperature management system 102 shown in FIG. 5, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
Referring to FIG. 7, there is shown a right-side view of the temperature management system 102 shown in FIG. 6, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
The foregoing description of the embodiments has been provided for purposes of illustration and description. Modifications to embodiments of the invention described in the foregoing are possible without departing from the scope of the invention as defined by the accompanying claims. It is not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the disclosure. Individual elements or features of a particular embodiment are generally not limited to that particular embodiment, but, where applicable, are interchangeable and can be used in a selected embodiment, even if not specifically shown or described. The same may also be varied in many ways. Such variations are not to be regarded as a departure from the disclosure, and all such modifications are intended to be included within the scope of the disclosure.

We claim

1. A temperature management system for a seat arrangement, wherein the seat arrangement comprises a backrest area and a seat area,
wherein the backrest area comprises:
- a main conduit disposed substantially vertically along a middle of the backrest area, wherein the main conduit is configured to allow flow of air through the main conduit;
- at least one supply conduit arranged in perpendicular to and at each side of the main conduit, wherein the at least one supply conduit is configured to receive air flowing through the main conduit;
- an air diffuser arranged at an end of each of the at least one supply conduit, wherein the air flowing through the supply conduit flows in or out of the backrest area through the corresponding air diffuser;
- an inlet conduit disposed at each of a left side and a right side of the main conduit, wherein each inlet conduit is arranged in parallel with the main conduit and wherein each inlet conduit comprises an inlet vent arranged at an end of the inlet conduit that is configured to allow flow of air from an outside environment into the inlet conduit;
- a connecting duct fluidically coupling the main conduit with each inlet conduit, wherein the connecting duct is configured to allow flow of air from each inlet conduit into the main conduit; and
- a blower fan arranged within the connecting duct, wherein the blower fan is configured to allow flow of air drawn in through the inlet conduit into the main conduit and out of the backrest area and/or the seat area through each air diffuser;
and wherein the seat area comprises:

- a primary conduit disposed substantially horizontally along a middle of the seat area, wherein the primary conduit is fluidically coupled with the main conduit using an attachment duct coupled to each of the primary conduit and the main conduit;
- at least one support conduit fluidicially coupled to the primary conduit, wherein an end of each of the at least one support conduit is disposed concentrically around an end of the primary conduit along the seat area;
- an air diffuser arranged with each of the at least one support conduit at the end of the support conduit, wherein the air diffuser is configured to allow suction or blowing of air from the seat area;
- an outlet conduit disposed perpendicular to the primary conduit and below the seat area, wherein the outlet conduit comprises an outlet vent arranged at an end of the outlet conduit configured to allow flow of air from the primary conduit into the outside environment; and
- a suction fan disposed within the outlet conduit, wherein the suction fan is configured to allow flow of air sucked in through the seat area and/or the backrest area to flow into the outlet conduit via the primary conduit and to the outside environment.

2. The temperature management system as claimed in claim 1, further comprising a first valve disposed within the attachment duct, wherein the first valve is configured to be opened to allow flow of air between the main conduit and the primary conduit, or closed to prevent the flow of air between the main conduit and the primary conduit.
3. The temperature management system as claimed in claim 2, further comprising a second valve disposed within the connecting duct, wherein the second valve is configured to be opened to allow flow of air from each inlet conduit into the main conduit, or closed to prevent the flow of air from each inlet conduit into the main conduit.
4. The temperature management system as claimed in claim 3, further comprising a third valve disposed within the outlet conduit, wherein the third

valve is configured to be opened to allow flow of air out of the outlet vent, or closed to prevent the flow of air out of the outlet vent.
5. The temperature management system as claimed in claim 1, further comprising an air diffuser disposed at an end of a supply conduit arranged proximal to a shoulder portion of the backrest area and at each of the left side and the right side of the backrest area, wherein the air flowing through the corresponding supply conduit flows out of the backrest area through the air diffuser.
6. The temperature management system as claimed in claim 1, further comprising an air diffuser arranged at a centre of the seat area and at the end of the primary conduit, wherein the air diffuser is configured to allow suction or blowing of air from the seat area.
7. The temperature management system as claimed in claim 1, further comprising an air flow vent disposed at an end of the main conduit and towards a rear side of the backrest area.
8. The temperature management system as claimed in claim 4, further comprising a temperature sensor operatively coupled to the seat arrangement, wherein the temperature sensor is configured to sense a temperature of the seat arrangement.
9. The temperature management system as claimed in claim 8, further comprising a controller operatively coupled to each of the blower fan, the suction fan, the first valve, the second valve, the third valve and the temperature sensor, wherein based on the temperature of the seat arrangement sensed by the temperature sensor, the controller is configured to:

- actuate or turn-off the blower fan;
- actuate or turn-off the suction fan; and/or
- open or close the first valve, the second valve, and/or the third valve.
10. The temperature management system as claimed in claim 9, further
comprising a memory unit operatively coupled to the controller, wherein the

memory unit is configured to store information associated with one or more operating-modes for enabling actuation or turning-off of the blower fan and/or the suction fan, and/or opening or closing of the first valve, the second valve, and/or the third valve.