20240017596. KNOB CONTROL FOR SLIM VENT IN VEHICLE simplified abstract (GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC)

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KNOB CONTROL FOR SLIM VENT IN VEHICLE

Organization Name

GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC

Inventor(s)

Angel R. Munoz of Rochester Hills MI (US)

Steven J. Leathorn of Fort Gratiot MI (US)

KNOB CONTROL FOR SLIM VENT IN VEHICLE - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240017596 titled 'KNOB CONTROL FOR SLIM VENT IN VEHICLE

Simplified Explanation

The abstract describes a vent assembly for a vehicle that includes a bezel with a vent opening, through which airflow is directed. The assembly includes a primary vane that can be moved to adjust the direction of the airflow. Additionally, there are multiple secondary vanes that can also be moved to further adjust the airflow direction. The assembly includes an adjustment knob that can be moved along its central axis to adjust the primary vane, and rotated about its central axis to adjust the secondary vanes.

  • The vent assembly includes a bezel with a vent opening for directing airflow.
  • A primary vane is movable to adjust the direction of the airflow.
  • Multiple secondary vanes are also movable to further adjust the airflow direction.
  • An adjustment knob can be moved along its central axis to adjust the primary vane.
  • The adjustment knob can be rotated about its central axis to adjust the secondary vanes.

Potential Applications:

  • Automotive industry - this vent assembly can be used in vehicles to control the direction of airflow, improving comfort for passengers.
  • HVAC systems - the technology can be applied in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems to regulate airflow direction.

Problems Solved:

  • Lack of control over airflow direction - the vent assembly allows for precise adjustment of the airflow direction, solving the problem of limited control in traditional vents.
  • Inefficient airflow distribution - by adjusting both the primary and secondary vanes, the assembly ensures that airflow is distributed evenly, solving the problem of uneven cooling or heating in certain areas.

Benefits:

  • Improved comfort - the ability to adjust the airflow direction allows passengers to customize the airflow to their preference, enhancing comfort during travel.
  • Energy efficiency - by distributing airflow evenly, the vent assembly helps optimize the performance of heating and cooling systems, potentially reducing energy consumption.


Original Abstract Submitted

a vent assembly of a vehicle includes a bezel defining a vent opening through which an airflow is directed. a primary vane extends across the vent opening. the primary vane is selectably movable about a primary vane axis to adjust a direction of the airflow. a plurality of secondary vanes are arrayed across the vent opening. each primary vane is selectably movable about a secondary vane axis nonparallel to the primary vane axis to adjust the direction of the airflow. an adjustment knob has a knob central axis. the adjustment knob is configured such that movement of the adjustment knob along the knob central axis moves the primary vane about the primary vane axis, and rotating the adjustment knob about the knob central axis moves the plurality of secondary vanes about their respective secondary vane axes.

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