Patent ID: 6830511
Filing Date: 2004-12-14
Classification: B60H

Abstract:
An air duct outlet, comprising:a housing comprising a front wall having an opening therein through which air is allowed to flow; a louver assembly operably coupled with the housing, wherein the louver assembly is configured to adjust a direction of air flowing through the front wall opening, wherein the louver assembly comprises: a first set of louvers pivotally secured within the housing in spaced-apart adjacent relationship, wherein the louvers in the first set are operably connected together such that pivotal movement of any one of the louvers in the first set causes pivotal movement of the remaining louvers in the first set; and a second set of louvers pivotally secured within the housing in spaced-apart adjacent relationship, wherein the louvers in the second set are operably connected together such that pivotal movement of any one of the louvers in the second set causes pivotal movement of the remaining louvers in the second set; and a joystick remotely positioned relative to the front wall opening such that the joystick does not interfere with air flowing through the front wall opening, wherein the joystick is operably coupled with the first and second sets of louvers and is configured to pivot the first and second sets of louvers in response to user movement thereof.