Operating device of air conditioner for vehicle
US7381128B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 23, 2004 |
| Grant date | Jun 3, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 5, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T74/2084
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A gear portion is provided on the inner peripheral surface of a dial, and a large diameter portion of a main driving gear is mated with the gear portion. A driven gear is mated with a small diameter portion of the main driving gear, and the state of an air conditioner is switched based on the moving operation of a cable through the gear portion, the main driving gear and the driven gear in the rotating operation of the dial. With this structure, it is not necessary to provide a rotary shaft as a member for transmitting an operating force to the central part or the dial. Consequently, it is possible to maintain a space in the central part of the dial. Thus, restrictions can be decreased in the case in which a knob is to be arranged.
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