Patent ID: 6739968
Filing Date: 2004-05-25
Classification: B60H

Abstract:
An interchangeable air vent assembly for a vehicle, comprising:an air duct manifold comprising a plurality of air ducts, each air duct terminating at a respective outlet, wherein the air duct manifold is configured to receive air from an air source and allow the air to flow therethrough and exit from each outlet; a trim plate comprising: opposite front and rear walls; and a plurality of nozzles extending from the trim plate rear wall in spaced-apart relationship, wherein each nozzle defines an air passageway that terminates at a respective opening in the trim plate front wall, wherein each nozzle detachably engages a respective air duct outlet and is configured to receive air from the air duct and allow the air to pass therethrough and out of a respective opening, wherein each nozzle may be detached from a respective air duct outlet such that the trim plate may be easily removed for repair or replacement, and wherein each opening is configured to detachably receive any of a plurality of different air vents therewithin; and a plurality of air vents, each air vent detachably secured within a respective opening in the trim plate, wherein each air vent may be easily detached from a respective opening for repair or replacement.