Air duct outlet with joystick louver control
US6736719B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 21, 2003 |
| Grant date | May 18, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 21, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60H2001/3471
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Air duct outlets having joystick controls are provided. A housing has an inlet, an outlet and a frame secured within the housing between the inlet and outlet. A louver assembly is operably coupled to the frame and includes a first set of louvers and a second set of louvers positioned upstream from the first set of louvers. The first set of louvers are operably connected together such that pivotal movement of any one of the louvers in the first set causes pivotal movement of the remaining louvers in the first set. The second set of louvers are operably connected together such that pivotal movement of any one of the louvers in the second set causes pivotal movement of the remaining louvers in the second set. A joystick is configured to pivot the first and second sets of louvers about respective axes.
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