US4178841A
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Air vent
Assignee: Siegenia Aubi KG
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Filing: 1978-01-25
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Granted: 1979-12-18
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Expires: 1998-01-25
Abstract
Abstract Air vent consisting of a fixed, gridlike apertured front panel and a stop plate disposed behind it, which plate is movable by a control mechanism in the direction of its plane and to the plane of the front panel and which plate in a position resting against the back of the front panel closes the grid apertures, but which in a separated position opens the grid apertures of the front panel for the passage of air.
Inventors
- 👤 Gerhard Frank
- 👤 Eckhard Kucharczyk
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 17:51
CPC Classifications
F; F24; F24F; F24F13/00; F24F13/08; F24F13/10; F24F13/16; F24F13/18
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
214 words
Air vent consisting of a fixed, gridlike apertured front panel and of a stop plate disposed behind it, which is movable by a control mechanism transversely of its plane and to the plane of the front panel, which stop plate in a position resting against the back of the front panel closes the grid apertures, but which in a position raised therefrom opens the grid apertures of the front panel for the passage of air, characterized by the fact that the control mechanism has at least one thrust rod (24, 54) that is adjustable parallel to the longitudinal edges of the front panel (9, 39) and that is linearly movable in guides (13, 14, 43, 44) thereof, beside which lies a flange (21, 51) extending over the entire length of the stop plates (15, 45) and essentially oriented transversely of their plane, and that adjusting elements are provided distributed along the length of the thrust rod (24, 54) and of the flange (21, 51), the adjusting elements consisting of studs (25, 55) engaging oblique slide slots (22, 52), and that holders (26, 27) are provided at the front panel (9, 39) holders, so that the stop plate (15, 45) is fixed in such a way that it is movable only in an transverse direction.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
214 words
Air vent consisting of a fixed, gridlike apertured front panel and of a stop plate disposed behind it, which is movable by a control mechanism transversely of its plane and to the plane of the front panel, which stop plate in a position resting against the back of the front panel closes the grid apertures, but which in a position raised therefrom opens the grid apertures of the front panel for the passage of air, characterized by the fact that the control mechanism has at least one thrust rod (24, 54) that is adjustable parallel to the longitudinal edges of the front panel (9, 39) and that is linearly movable in guides (13, 14, 43, 44) thereof, beside which lies a flange (21, 51) extending over the entire length of the stop plates (15, 45) and essentially oriented transversely of their plane, and that adjusting elements are provided distributed along the length of the thrust rod (24, 54) and of the flange (21, 51), the adjusting elements consisting of studs (25, 55) engaging oblique slide slots (22, 52), and that holders (26, 27) are provided at the front panel (9, 39) holders, so that the stop plate (15, 45) is fixed in such a way that it is movable only in an transverse direction.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
43 words
Air vent according to claim 1, characterized by the fact that the stop plate (45) is mounted for limited swinging movement at the back of the front panel (42) about pivots (44', 53) at the longitudinal edge that lies opposite the flange (51).
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
59 words
Air vent according to claim 1, characterized by the fact that parallel to each longitudinal edge of the front panel (9) there is adjustably mounted a thrust rod (24), each longitudinal edge of the stop plate (15) carries a flange (21), and further there are provided between these parts adjusting elements consisting of studs (25) and slide slots (22).
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
46 words
Air vent according to claim 3, characterized by the fact that the studs (25, 55) of the adjusting elements rest on the thrust rods (24, 54), while the oblique slide slots (22, 52) are formed in the flanges (21, 51) of the stop plate (15, 45).
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
78 words
Air vent according to claim 4, characterized by the fact that both the front panel (9, 39) and the stop plate (15) consists of a profiled section of U-shaped cross-section, whereby undercut profiled grooves (13, 14, 43, 44) are integrally molded onto the inside surface of the flanges of the front panel (9, 39) as guides for the thrust rods, while the flanges (21 51) of the stop plate (15, 45) contain the oblique slide slots (22, 52).
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
89 words
Air vent according to claim 5, characterized by the fact that from the web (10, 40) of the front panel (9, 39) there are stamped the grid apertures (11, 41), while the web (18, 48) of the stop plate (15, 45) is provided on the one hand with protuberances (19, 49) that are pressed out and that fit into the grid apertures (11, 41), and has on the other hand perforations (20, 50) lying beside the protuberances (19, 49) which are shifted relative to the grid apertures (11, 41).
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
35 words
Air vent according to claim 6, characterized by the fact that the edges of the protuberances (19, 49) on the stop plate (15, 45) are provided with sealing elements (30) formed of an elastic material.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
44 words
Air vent according to claim 7, characterized by the fact that the thrust rods (24) are connected or connectable (25, 32, 33) at least at one end with slide plate (31) that has a recess for the engagement of a drive crank (36, 37).
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
43 words
Air vent according to claim 8, characterized by the fact that the drive crank (36, 37) is mounted (57) in a plate (58) that is adjustable (59, 60) and fixable (61) in a grid aperture (11, 41) of the front panel (9, 39).
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
52 words
Air vent according to claim 9, characterized by the fact that the flanges (21, 51) of the stop plate (15, 45) are provided with transverse slots (23) which are engaged by the guide cams (26, 27) resting on the inside surface of the flanges of the front panel (9, 39) as holders.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
50 words
Air vent according to claim 10, characterized by the fact that the guide cams (26) rest on holding shoes (27) that can be pushed into the undercut profiled grooves (13, 14, 43, 44) of the front panel (9, 39) and can be locked therein by means of clamp bolts (28).
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1982-12-17 | 1983-06-18 | 1983-12-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-12-17 | 1987-06-18 | 1987-12-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-12-17 | 1991-06-18 | 1991-12-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |