Air duct outlets for inclined surfaces

Details Air duct outlets for inclined surfaces Air duct outlets for inclined surfaces

2005-12-13

2005-12-13

Boles, Derek S. (Department: 3749)

Ventilation

Vehicle

Having inlet airway

C454S154000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06974377

ABSTRACT:
Air duct outlets for use on inclined surfaces within vehicles are provided. An air duct outlet includes a body having a fascia with an opening formed therein. A louver assembly is disposed within the fascia opening and is movable between a first position substantially flush with the fascia and a second position substantially nonflush with the fascia. The louver assembly includes a housing having an inlet and an outlet. A set of louvers are secured within the housing in spaced-apart adjacent relationship and are configured to adjust the direction of air flowing through the housing. An actuator extends from the fascia adjacent the opening and is operably connected with the louver assembly. Movement of the actuator within a first range causes pivotal movement of the louvers, and movement of the actuator within a second range causes pivotal movement of the louver assembly between the first and second positions.

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