Electrical transmission or interconnection systems – Vehicle mounted systems – Automobile
Patent
1996-09-04
1997-12-09
Elms, Richard T.
Electrical transmission or interconnection systems
Vehicle mounted systems
Automobile
307104, H01F 2700
Patent
active
056964099
ABSTRACT:
An apparatus (10) provides electrical power between a seat-mounted appliance (14) in a vehicle and a source of electrical energy in the vehicle without the use of electrical connectors. A vehicle seat (28) is mounted in a vehicle (26). A transformer (12) for transmitting electrical energy to the electrical appliance (14) includes a first portion (18) mounted to the vehicle (26) and a second portion (20) mounted to the vehicle seat (28). The second portion (20) is electrically connected to the electrical appliance (14). A drive circuit (32) for energizing the transformer (12) is electrically connected to the first portion (18) and has an oscillator. Preferably, the first portion (18) of the transformer (12) comprises a primary winding and the second portion (20) of the transformer (12) comprises a secondary winding.
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Hamann Russell E.
Handman Daniel F.
Sparhawk John B.
Elms Richard T.
TRW Vehicle Safety Systems Inc.
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