Patent ID: 9707826
Date: 2017-07-18
CPC Classifications: B60H

Claim:
1. An airflow outlet comprising: an adjustable vane component having a vane nexus, a connection feature extending rearwardly from the vane nexus, and a plurality of vanes extending outwardly from the vane nexus and connection feature; a backplate including: a vane housing having a first surface, a second surface, a first edge, and a second edge, and defining a plurality of retention slots along the second edge, wherein the adjustable vane component and the backplate are fitted within the vane housing in contact with the first surface, such that each retention feature is received by one of the plurality of receiving slots to secure the backplate within the vane housing; wherein the adjustable vane component is rotatable about a central axis between a first position and a second position, such that a rotational position of the plurality of vanes with respect to the plurality of backplate extensions defines an airflow outlet opening through which air may flow.