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Air outlet for a vehicle

US9370986B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 12, 2015
Grant dateJun 21, 2016
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Expiry dateFeb 12, 2035

Classification

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

Abstract

The invention relates to an air outlet comprising a housing, an operating element arranged on the visible side of the air outlet, a first air-guiding element and a closure element, wherein the operating element has a handle and a lever-like rotary element, wherein the pivot point of the rotary element is arranged on the handle, wherein the rotary element is mechanically coupled to the closure element via a first coupling in order to adjust the intensity of the air that can flow out from the air outlet, wherein the handle can be moved in a first direction and is mechanically coupled to the first air-guiding element via a second coupling in order to adjust the outflow direction of the air that can flow out from the air outlet, wherein the outflow direction lies in a first plane having the first direction, wherein the first coupling is operatively connected to a first lever, wherein the pivot point of the first lever is arranged on the second coupling, wherein the second coupling has a second lever, wherein the pivot point of the second lever is arranged on the air outlet in a manner fixed on the housing.

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