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Air outlet device for vehicle cabin

US7780508B2 · kind B2 · utility

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1Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateOct 12, 2007
Grant dateAug 24, 2010
Priority date
Expiry dateMay 21, 2028

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60H2001/3464
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A register includes an operation knob which is slidably assembled to a selected one of front horizontal blades and which is connected to a selected one of rear vertical blades via a connection mechanism. The connection mechanism includes a connection pillar portion formed integrally with an intermediate portion of the selected vertical blade, the connection pillar portion having a generally circular cross section and being located at a position deviating from a rotation axis of the selected rear vertical blade, and a pair of connection arm portions extending rearward from the rear end of the operation knob with a predetermined space formed therebetween. The operation knob is connected to the selected vertical blade in a state where the connection pillar portion is rotatably inserted into an engagement groove between the connection arm portions.

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