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Mechanical control for central air conditioners' outlets
Assignee: AC Directional Control Inc
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Filing: 1995-10-11
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Granted: 1996-12-31
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Expires: 2015-10-11
Abstract
Abstract A mechanical control device for the air flowing through air conditioning outlets. A control assembly with a lever that can be adjusted in two or more predetermined positions for different settings of air flow direction and volume. The lever lodges in two or more respective bays in a plate that locks the lever firmly in one of the preselected positions. The control assembly is mounted typically at a readily accessible position on a wall. A shielded cable assembly is controlled by the control assembly at one end and the other end is connected to the adjustable fins found in conventional air conditioning outlets. The shielded cable is hidden and routed from the wall mounted control assembly to the outlet protruding from the ceiling. The fins are commonly connected and spring biased to a preset position.
Inventors
- 👤 Reynaldo Gomez
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 15:59
CPC Classifications
F; F24; F24F; F24F13/00; F24F13/02; F24F13/06; F24F11/00; F24F11/89; F24F11/50; F24F11/56; F24F13/08; F24F13/10; F24F13/14; F24F13/1426
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
162 words
A mechanical control for the air flowing through air conditioner's outlet, comprising: a) control means having a first lever that can be positioned in at least two positions; b) shielded cable means including an internal cable and an outer shield having each first and second ends, said internal cable is slidably housed by said outer shield, and the first end of said internal cable being connected to said first lever so that said internal cable moves in response to the actuation of said first lever; and c) outlet means having a plurality of fins pivotally mounted to said outlet and linking arm means commonly connected to said plurality of fins, a second lever that actuates said fins, said second lever being pivotally mounted to said outlet and being connected to said second end of said internal cable so that the movement of said first lever is transmitted through said internal cable causes said second lever to move to a corresponding predetermined position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
162 words
A mechanical control for the air flowing through air conditioner's outlet, comprising: a) control means having a first lever that can be positioned in at least two positions; b) shielded cable means including an internal cable and an outer shield having each first and second ends, said internal cable is slidably housed by said outer shield, and the first end of said internal cable being connected to said first lever so that said internal cable moves in response to the actuation of said first lever; and c) outlet means having a plurality of fins pivotally mounted to said outlet and linking arm means commonly connected to said plurality of fins, a second lever that actuates said fins, said second lever being pivotally mounted to said outlet and being connected to said second end of said internal cable so that the movement of said first lever is transmitted through said internal cable causes said second lever to move to a corresponding predetermined position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
The mechanical control set forth in claim 1 wherein said outlet means further includes first spring means for biasing said fins in a predetermined position.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
45 words
The mechanical control set forth in claim 2 wherein said control means includes a front plate through which said first lever protrudes, said front plate includes a slot and at least two bays wherein said first lever selectively lodges when in one of said positions.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
38 words
The mechanical control set forth in claim 3 wherein said control means includes second spring means for biasing said first lever against said bays thereby ensuring a firm lodging of said first lever in one of said bays.
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1999-12-31 | 2000-07-01 | 2000-12-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2003-12-31 | 2004-07-01 | 2004-12-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2007-12-31 | 2008-07-01 | 2008-12-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |