Air vent structure
AssigneesHyundai Motor Company, Kia Corporation, Iucf-Hyu (Industry-University Cooperation Foundation Hanyang University)
InventorsYoon Hyung Lee, Yong Chul Kim, Seong Min An, Se Jin Yook, Su Hoon Park
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Abstract
The present disclosure relates to an air vent structure and, more specifically, to a slim air vent structure provided in a vehicle interior and using a Coanda effect. The air vent structure includes a collection plate disposed on a first side in a passage through which air flows. An inclined surface is disposed on a second side that is opposite to the first side, and the inclined surface has an inclination. A projection is configured to be retractable from the inclined surface. A volume of the projection, protruding from the inclined surface, is adjustable.
Claims14
An air vent structure comprising:
- a collection plate disposed on a first side in a passage through which air flows, wherein the collection plate is fixedly positioned on the first side and protrudes from the first side to the passage;
- an inclined surface disposed on a second side that is opposite to the first side, the inclined surface having an inclination;
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- a projection configured to be retractable from the inclined surface, wherein a tip of the projection is oblique,
- wherein a volume of the projection, protruding from the inclined surface, is configured to be adjustable.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.