US3685427A
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Air-conditioner air-directing mechanism
Assignee: General Electric Co
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Filing: 1971-03-02
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Granted: 1972-08-22
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Expires: 1991-03-02
Abstract
Abstract This invention provides an improved mechanism for directing the flow of conditioned-air from a room air conditioner. The improved mechanism of the present invention comprises means defining a conditioned-air discharge opening from the air-conditioner, motorized drive means mounted on the air-conditioner, airdirecting means mountable in the opening for movement relative thereto by drive means, and yieldable linkage means for drivingly connecting the air-directing means to the drive means such that none of the means will be damaged as a result of obstruction of the driven movement of the air-directing means.
Inventors
- 👤 Raymond E Loyd
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 13:50
CPC Classifications
F; F24; F24F; F24F13/00; F24F13/02; F24F13/06; F24F13/075; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/21; Y10T74/2142; Y10T74/2144; Y10T74/2146
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
97 words
An air-conditioner comprising an air outlet, air-directing means pivotally mounted in said outlet for oscillatory movement about a horizontal axis between upper and lower positions; spring means biasing said air-directing means to said lower position; drive means for normally moving said air-directing means to said upper position comprising a motor-driven, rotatable crank arm and tension spring means connecting said arm to said airdirecting means; said tension spring means normally remaining contracted but being yieldable to permit continued rotation of said crank arm in the event said air-directing means is prevented from moving to its said upper position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
97 words
An air-conditioner comprising an air outlet, air-directing means pivotally mounted in said outlet for oscillatory movement about a horizontal axis between upper and lower positions; spring means biasing said air-directing means to said lower position; drive means for normally moving said air-directing means to said upper position comprising a motor-driven, rotatable crank arm and tension spring means connecting said arm to said airdirecting means; said tension spring means normally remaining contracted but being yieldable to permit continued rotation of said crank arm in the event said air-directing means is prevented from moving to its said upper position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
An air-conditioner according to claim 1 in which said horizontal axis is rearward of the gravitational center of said air directing means.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1975-08-22 | 1976-02-21 | 1976-08-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-08-22 | 1980-02-21 | 1980-08-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-08-22 | 1984-02-21 | 1984-08-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |