Air duct outlets with remotely-located joystick louver controls
US7455581B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 23, 2005 |
| Grant date | Nov 25, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 7, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60H2001/3471
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An air duct outlet includes a housing having a front wall with an opening therein through which air flows. A louver assembly is operably coupled with the housing and includes a first set of louvers pivotally secured within the housing, and a second set of louvers pivotally secured within the housing. A joystick is remotely positioned relative to the front wall opening away from the front wall opening. The joystick is operably coupled with the first and second sets of louvers and is configured to pivot the first and second sets of louvers in response to user movement thereof. The joystick is connected to the first set of louvers via a shaft and is connected to the second set of louvers via multiple interconnected linkages. The linkages are configured to allow the joystick to move the first set of louvers without moving the second set of louvers.
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