Polyester fiber cushion applications
A non-woven, randomly oriented polyester fiber cushion is provided with conditioned air to regulate a temperature of the cushion assembly. The overlapping fibers form interstices through which the air is blown. The air flows through the fibers in a tortuous path.
1. An air-conditioned cushion assembly comprising:
a cushion having a first layer comprising non-woven, randomly oriented polyester fibers;
a conditioned fluid system in communication with the first layer for regulating a temperature of the assembly; and
a second layer arranged adjacent to the first layer, the second layer comprising non-woven, randomly oriented fibers, the conditioned fluid system in communication with the second layer.
2. The assembly according to claim 1 , wherein a third layer is arranged adjacent to the first layer, the third layer providing an aesthetic exterior surface to the assembly.
3. The assembly according to claim 1 , wherein a fluid from the conditioned fluid system flows through the fibers.
4. The assembly according to claim 3 , wherein the fluid takes a tortuous path through the fibers.
5. The assembly according to claim 3 , wherein the fibers overlap to form interstices, and the fluid flowing through the interstices.
6. The assembly according to claim 3 , wherein the first layer includes first and second opposing sides, the fluid flowing through the fibers from the first side to the second side.
7. The assembly according to claim 6 , wherein the first and second sides respectively include first and second surfaces, the conditioned fluid system having a vent delivering the fluid to the first surface with the fluid flowing through the fibers to the second surface.
8. The assembly according to claim 7 , wherein the surfaces are generally planar.
9. The assembly according to claim 8 , wherein the surfaces are generally coplanar.
10. The assembly according to claim 7 , wherein first side is a bottom side and the second surface is a top side.
11. The assembly according to claim 10 , wherein an aesthetic exterior layer is adjacent to the top side.
12. An air-conditioned cushion assembly comprising:
a cushion having a first layer comprising non-woven, randomly oriented fibers;
a conditioned fluid system in communication with the first layer for regulating a temperature of the assembly; and
a second layer and arranged adjacent to the first layer, the second layer comprising non-woven, randomly oriented fibers, the conditioned fluid system in communication with the second layer, wherein the first and second layers having densities that are different than one another.