Infotainment System With Air-Vent Control
Patent No. EP3551487 (titled "Infotainment System With Air-Vent Control") was filed by Tesla on Oct 24, 2017. The application was issued on Oct 11, 2023.
Patent Summary
An air vent assembly for an HVAC system that can be electronically controlled using an infotainment system. The assembly features elongated vent portions with multiple vents for each driver and passenger, and a single rotary actuator that controls airflow direction through a cam-driven mechanism. The infotainment system provides intuitive control options, including customizable airflow patterns and pre-defined settings, to enhance cabin comfort and climate control.
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EP3551487
- Application Number
- EP17794592A
- Filing Date
- Oct 24, 2017
- Status
- Granted And Under Opposition
- Sep 8, 2023
- Publication Date
- Oct 11, 2023
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