Rotatable Hemisphere Shell Air Vent for Adjustable Deflection Angles
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional air vents for motor vehicles lack intuitive operation and adjustable air distribution angles, limiting user control over airflow direction and quantity.
Innovation Solution
An air vent design featuring a housing with an air channel and a rotatable partial hemisphere shell that deflects air flow, combined with a metering flap operated by a gearwheel mechanism for adjustable airflow control, allowing for intuitive operation and customizable air distribution.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If conventional air vents are used, then the structure is simple, but the air distribution angle cannot be adjusted and operation is not intuitive
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a rotatable partial hemisphere shell that can dynamically adjust its orientation to deflect air flow in different directions. This dynamic component allows the air distribution angle to be changed while maintaining a relatively simple overall structure, resolving the contradiction between adaptability and complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The air vent is divided into functional segments: a housing, an air channel, and a separate rotatable partial hemisphere shell. This segmentation allows the deflection mechanism to be independent and adjustable without complicating the entire vent structure, enabling angle adjustment while keeping the design manageable.
2Adaptability or versatility
If a rotatable partial hemisphere shell is added for adjustable air distribution, then adaptability improves, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The rotatable partial hemisphere shell serves as a dynamic element that provides adjustable air distribution. By making this single component rotatable rather than adding multiple complex mechanisms, the patent achieves adaptability with minimal increase in overall device complexity.
3Ease of operation
If a gearwheel mechanism is added for airflow control, then ease of operation improves, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent uses a gearwheel mechanism to convert rotational motion into controlled airflow adjustment. This mechanical substitution provides intuitive operation through a familiar gear-based interface while keeping the overall mechanism relatively simple and maintainable.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Enables intuitive and adjustable air distribution with a wide range of deflection angles and airflow control, enhancing user experience by providing customizable ventilation settings.
Implementation Method 1
The partial hemisphere shell is mounted in a rotatable manner within the housing such that air fed through the air channel is deflected on the housing before it exits from the air vent.
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AI summary
An air vent for a motor vehicle includes a housing with an air channel for feeding air and a partial hemisphere shell. The partial hemisphere shell is mounted in a rotatable manner within the housing such that air fed through the air channel is deflected on the housing before it exits from the air vent.