Air outlet device for vehicle cabin
US7780508B2 · kind B2 · utility
Assignee
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 12, 2007 |
| Grant date | Aug 24, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 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.
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.