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Operating element for an air vent

US9073407B2 · kind B2 · utility

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9References

11Claims

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Assignee

TRW Automotive Electronics and Components GmbH · DE

Inventors

Steve Kober · Treuen, DE
Werner Lottes · Wunsiedel, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Sep 14, 2011
Grant date	Jul 7, 2015
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Sep 8, 2032

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB60H2001/3471
WIPO fieldTransport
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The operating element (10) for an air vent includes a narrow passage (14) from a first side (16) to an opposite second side (18) for a blade (12). The passage (14) is limited at least on one side by a frame-shaped lateral portion (10) having a slit (24). At least a part (22) of the lateral portion (20) may be elastically deflected.

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