Systems and methods for a motorized vent covering in an environment control system
US9322569B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 3, 2010 |
| Grant date | Apr 26, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 26, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF24F2130/20
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A motorized vent covering for an air vent of the environment control system, the motorized vent covering comprising an air flow restrictor for controlling air flow through the vent; and an actuator, the actuator including a motor configured to drive the air flow restrictor to control the flow of air from the vent, and a controller in communication with the motor, the controller configured to provide operating instructions to the motor to open or close the air flow restrictor to adjust the flow of air through the air vent.
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