Description:TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The present disclosure relates to the field of air vent systems for vehicles. More particularly, the present disclosure relates to a compact, slim, efficient, and aesthetically pleasing air vent assembly to provide multi-directional airflow inside the vehicles, which is easy to be assembled and operated.

BACKGROUND
[0002] Background description includes information that may be useful in understanding the present invention. It is not an admission that any of the information provided herein is prior art or relevant to the presently claimed invention, or that any publication specifically or implicitly referenced is prior art.
[0003] Vehicles have air vent assemblies connected to the HVAC system to regulate air direction and flow inside the vehicle. These assemblies are common in the industry and can be found on the dashboard, roof, back of front seats, and other interior surfaces, usually attached in a movable manner around a fixed axis.
[0004] Existing air vent assemblies consist of a body (frame) that defines an airflow structure for connection to the outlet. The assemblies have multiple flaps connected in a movable manner within the air vent body, allowing for vertical and horizontal movement. Horizontal flaps are arranged parallel to each other to control the flow of air up and down, while vertical flaps are arranged parallel to each other to control the flow of air left and right. While these air vent assemblies are capable of directing air into the vehicle, their design can be cumbersome and make it difficult to control airflow, and directivity, or shut off/restrict airflow as needed.
[0005] Existing air vent assemblies typically have a wide outlet and use separate controllers or directing elements for airflow control, directivity, and shut-off. These guiding elements often protrude from the air vent body, making the assembly bulky and aesthetically unpleasing. Additionally, the use of separate directing elements makes adjusting and using the air vent assembly more difficult, leading to complex and costly production and assembly, as well as challenging operation and maintenance.
[0006] There is therefore a need to overcome the above drawbacks, limitations, and shortcomings and provide a compact, slim, efficient, and aesthetically pleasing air vent assembly having a narrow outlet with a single visible guiding element, which is easy to be assembled and operated, and configured to provide multi-directional airflow inside the vehicles.

OBJECTS OF THE PRESENT DISCLOSURE
[0007] Some of the objects of the present disclosure, which at least one embodiment herein satisfies are as listed herein below.
[0008] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide a simple, easy-to-operate and assemble, and improved air vent assembly.
[0009] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide a simple, easy-to-operate and assemble, and improved air vent assembly having a narrow outlet with a single visible guiding element.
[0010] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide a simple, easy-to-operate and assemble, and improved air vent assembly for vehicles to provide multi-directional airflow inside the vehicles, as well as easier and quick shut-off of airflow into the vehicle.
[0011] It is an object of the present disclosure to reduce the number of components and air guiding elements being used in air vent assemblies, yet still, efficiently control the multi-directional maneuverability of the flaps and airflow shut-off into the vehicle.
[0012] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide an improved air vent assembly for vehicles, which is compact, slim in profile, and aesthetically pleasing.
[0013] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide an air vent assembly, in which the majority of flaps are hidden when viewed for a vehicle cabin, and which occupies a lesser space of the vehicle trim panel.

SUMMARY
[0014] The present disclosure relates to the field of air vent systems for vehicles. More particularly, the present disclosure relates to a compact, slim, efficient, and aesthetically pleasing air vent assembly to provide multi-directional airflow inside the vehicles, which is easy to be assembled and operated.
[0015] An aspect of the present disclosure pertains to an air vent assembly for a vehicle. The assembly comprises a housing comprising an inlet to ingress an airflow and an outlet to egress the airflow into an interior of the vehicle, a first air guiding element pivotally arranged in the housing, one or more flaps pivotally arranged on an inner wall of the housing, and a pair of spur gears, one arranged at a pivot axis of the one or more flaps and another arranged at a pivot axis of the first air guiding element such that upon actuation of any of the spur gears, the first air guiding element and the one or more flaps are pivotable in opposite directions with respect to each other to guide and direct the airflow in a predefined direction into the interior of the vehicle. More particularly, the pivoting axis of the air guiding element and one or more flaps are parallel to each other.
[0016] In an aspect, the one or more flaps may comprise a first flap and a second flap that are arranged on opposite inner side wall surfaces of the housing.
[0017] In an aspect, the pair of spur gears may comprise a driver spur gear arranged at the pivot axis of the first air guiding element, and a first driven gear and a second driven gear arranged at the pivot axis of the first flap and the second flap, respectively.
[0018] In an aspect, the driver spur gear may engage with the first driven gear and the second driven gear such that upon actuation of the driver spur gear in a first direction, the first air guiding element pivots in the first direction and the first spur gear, and the first flap pivots in a second direction opposite to the first direction. Further, upon actuation of the driver spur gear in the second direction, the first air guiding element pivots in the second direction, and the second spur gear and the second flap pivot in the first direction.
[0019] In an aspect, the first air guiding element may be pivotally arranged at the air outlet within the housing such that the first air guiding element partly divide the housing into an upper airflow section and a lower airflow section.
[0020] In an aspect, the pivoting of a free end of the first air guiding element in an upward direction may egress the airflow in the downward direction into the interior of the vehicle through the upper airflow section of the housing. Further, the pivoting of the free end of the first air guiding element in a downward direction may egress the airflow in the upward direction into the interior of the vehicle through the lower airflow section of the housing.
[0021] In an aspect, the assembly may comprise an actuator configured with the driver gear at the outlet of the housing to actuate the pair of spur gears.
[0022] In an aspect, the actuator may be a wheel-shaped member. The actuator may be an integral part or connected to the first air guiding element such that the actuator is accessible to users from the interior of the vehicle to allow actuation of the pair of spur gears and allow the pivotal movement of the first air guiding element and the one or more flaps.
[0023] In an aspect, the one or more flaps are pivotally arranged within the housing, downstream of the first air guiding element.
[0024] In an aspect, the assembly may comprise a shut-off flap movably arranged within the housing, wherein actuation of the shut-off flap limits or restricts the airflow through the housing.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[0025] The accompanying drawings are included to provide a further understanding of the present disclosure, and are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification. The drawings illustrate exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the present disclosure. The diagrams are for illustration only, which thus is not a limitation of the present disclosure.
[0026] In the figures, similar components and/or features may have the same reference label. Further, various components of the same type may be distinguished by following the reference label with a second label that distinguishes among the similar components. If only the first reference label is used in the specification, the description is applicable to any one of the similar components having the same first reference label irrespective of the second reference label.
[0027] FIG. 1A illustrates a cross-sectional side view of the proposed air vent assembly, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
[0028] FIG. 1B illustrates a cross-sectional side view of the proposed air vent assembly of FIG. 1A with a pair of spur gears configured with the flaps and the air guiding element, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention
[0029] FIGs. 2A to 2C illustrates a cross-sectional side view of the proposed air vent assembly controlling airflow in different directions, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
[0030] FIG. 2D illustrates a cross-sectional side view of the proposed air vent assembly in a shut-off condition, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
[0031] FIGs. 3A and 3B illustrate exemplary cross-sectional side views of the proposed air vent assembly where the flaps have a pin portion and the corresponding driven gears have a cam portion, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0032] The following is a detailed description of embodiments of the disclosure depicted in the accompanying drawings. The embodiments are in such detail as to clearly communicate the disclosure. However, the amount of detail offered is not intended to limit the anticipated variations of embodiments; on the contrary, the intention is to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the spirit and scope of the present disclosure as defined by the appended claims.
[0033] The present disclosure relates to the field of air vent systems for automobiles. More particularly, the present disclosure relates to a compact, slim, efficient, and aesthetically pleasing air vent assembly to provide multi-directional airflow inside the vehicles, which is easy to be assembled and operated.
[0034] According to an aspect, the present disclosure elaborates upon an air vent assembly for a vehicle. The assembly includes a housing including an inlet to ingress an airflow and an outlet to egress the airflow into an interior of the vehicle, a first air guiding element pivotally arranged in the housing, one or more flaps pivotally arranged on an inner wall of the housing, and a pair of spur gears, one arranged at a pivot axis of the one or more flaps and another arranged at a pivot axis of the first air guiding element such that upon actuation of any of the spur gears, the first air guiding element and the one or more flaps are pivotable in opposite directions with respect to each other to guide and direct the airflow in a predefined direction into the interior of the vehicle.
[0035] In an embodiment, the one or more flaps can include a first flap and a second flap that are arranged on opposite inner side wall surfaces of the housing.
[0036] In an embodiment, the pair of spur gears can include a driver spur gear arranged at the pivot axis of the first air guiding element, and a first driven gear and a second driven gear arranged at the pivot axis of the first flap and the second flap, respectively.
[0037] In an embodiment, the driver spur gear can engage with the first driven gear and the second driven gear such that upon actuation of the driver spur gear in a first direction, the first air guiding element pivots in the first direction, and the first spur gear and the first flap pivots in a second direction opposite to the first direction. Further, upon actuation of the driver spur gear in the second direction, the first air guiding element pivots in the second direction, and the second spur gear and the second flap pivot in the first direction.
[0038] In an embodiment, the first air guiding element can be pivotally at the air outlet within the housing such that the first air guiding element partly divide the housing into an upper airflow section and a lower airflow section.
[0039] In an embodiment, the pivoting of a free end of the first air guiding element in an upward direction can egress the airflow in the downward direction into the interior of the vehicle through the upper airflow section of the housing. Further, the pivoting of the free end of the first air guiding element in a downward direction can egress the airflow in the upward direction into the interior of the vehicle through the lower airflow section of the housing.
[0040] In an embodiment, the assembly can include an actuator configured with the driver gear at the outlet of the housing to actuate the pair of spur gears.
[0041] In an embodiment, the actuator can be a wheel-shaped member. The actuator can be an integral part or connected to the first air guiding element such that the actuator is accessible to users from the interior of the vehicle to allow actuation of the pair of spur gears and allow the pivotal movement of the first air guiding element and the one or more flaps.
[0042] In an embodiment, the one or more flaps can be pivotally arranged within the housing, downstream of the first air guiding element.
[0043] In an embodiment, the assembly can include a shut-off flap movably arranged within the housing, wherein actuation of the shut-off flap limits or restricts the airflow through the housing.
[0044] Referring to FIGs. 1A and 1B, in an embodiment, exemplary view(s) of the proposed air vent assembly “assembly” 100 is disclosed. The air vent assembly 100 can include a housing 102 defining an airflow channel comprising an inlet 102-1 to ingress an airflow and an outlet 102-2 to egress the airflow into an interior of the vehicle. In an embodiment, the air vent assembly 100 can be adapted to be coupled to an outlet of any or a combination of heating system, ventilator system, and air conditioning system of one or more vehicles, but not limited to the like. The outlet 102-2 can be in the interior of the vehicle and the housing 102 can have a dimension defining the external shape of the outlet. The housing 102 can be mounted around an axis of the outlet being secured to a dashboard, roof, rear side of the front seats, and other interior surfaces of the vehicles.
[0045] The air vent assembly 100 can include a first air guiding element 104 pivotally arranged in the housing 102 about a point (A) and one or more flaps 106 pivotally arranged on an inner wall of the housing 102 about points (B) and (C), respectively. The flaps 106 can be pivotally arranged within the housing 102, downstream of the first air guiding element (104). In an embodiment, the first air guiding element 104 can be pivotally arranged about a horizontal pivot axis (A) at the outlet 102-2 within the housing 102 such that the first air guiding element 104 partly divide the housing 102 in an upper airflow section and a lower airflow section. A first end of the first air guiding element 104, proximal to the outlet 102-2 of the housing 102, may be fixed at the outlet 102-2. Further, a second opposite end of the first air guiding element 104, upstream of the outlet 102-2 of the housing 102, may correspond to a free end of the first air guiding element 104 which may pivot about the horizontal pivot axis (A). In an embodiment, the one or more flaps 106 can include a first flap 106-1 and a second flap 106-2 that can be pivotally arranged on opposite inner side wall surfaces of the housing 102, upstream of the first air guiding element 104. A first end of the flaps 106 may be fixed and a second opposite end of the flaps 106, proximal to the first air guiding element 104 may correspond to a free end of the flaps 106 which may pivot about the horizontal pivot axis (B, C).
[0046] The first air guiding element 104 and the flaps 106 can be pivotally arranged about their horizontal pivot axis within the housing 102, such that the pivotal movement of the first air guiding element 104 about the pivotal axis between a clockwise direction and an anti-clockwise direction correspondingly controls the pivotal movement of the flaps 106 between the anti-clockwise direction and the clockwise direction, respectively, thereby controlling the airflow directivity between the downward direction and the upward direction into the interior of the vehicle. In other words, the first air guiding element 104 and the flaps 106 can be pivotally arranged about their horizontal pivot axis within the housing 102, such that the movement of the free end of the first air guiding element 104 about the pivotal axis between an upward direction and a downward direction correspondingly controls the movement of the free end of the flaps 106 between the upward direction and the downward direction, thereby controlling the airflow directivity between the downward direction and the upward direction, respectively, into the interior of the vehicle.
[0047] In an embodiment, the air vent assembly 100 can include a second air guiding element 108 pivotally arranged about a vertical pivot axis within the housing 102. Further, a separate knob can be connected to or can be an integral part of the second air guiding element 108, which can be accessible to users from interior of the vehicle. The movement of the knob about a horizontal axis between a left direction and a right direction correspondingly pivots the second air guiding element 108 about the vertical pivot axis to guide and control the airflow directivity between the left direction and the right direction into the interior of the vehicle. Further, the air vent assembly 100 can include a shut-off flap 110 movably arranged within the housing 102, upstream of the flaps 106 or proximal to the inlet 102-1 of the housing 102, wherein actuation of the shut-off flap 110 can limit or restrict the airflow through the housing 102 or assembly 100.
[0048] The air vent assembly 100 can include a pair of spur gears (112, 114), one arranged at the pivot axis of the flaps 106 and another arranged at the pivot axis of the first air guiding element 104 such that upon actuation of any of the spur gears, the first air guiding element 104 and the flaps 106 are pivotable in opposite directions with respect to each other to guide and direct the airflow in a predefined direction into the interior of the vehicle. In an embodiment, the pair of spur gears can include a driver spur gear 112 arranged at the pivot axis of the first air guiding element 104. The pair of spur gears can further include a first driven gear 114-1 and a second driven gear arranged at the pivot axis of the first flap 106-1 and the second flap 106-2, respectively.
[0049] The driver spur gear 112 engages with the first driven gear 114-1 and the second driven gear such that upon actuation of the driver spur gear 112 in a first direction, the first air guiding element 104 pivots in the first direction and the first driven gear 114-1, and the first flap 106-1 pivots in a second direction opposite to the first direction. Further, upon actuation of the driver spur gear 112 in the second direction, the first air guiding element 104 pivots in the second direction, and the second driven gear 114-2 and the second flap 106-2 pivots in the first direction.In an embodiment, the assembly 100 can include an actuator 116 that can be a wheel-shaped or circular-shaped member being configured with the driver spur gear 112 at the outlet 102-2 of the housing 102 to actuate the pair of spur gears 112, 114. The actuator 116 can be an integral part or connected to the first air guiding element 104 at the outlet 102-2 such that the actuator 116 is accessible to users from the interior of the vehicle to allow actuation of the pair of spur gears and allow the pivotal movement of the first air guiding element 104 and the flaps 106.
[0050] In an implementation, as shown in FIG. 2A, when the shut-off flap 110 is in a non-shut-off condition, the movement of the actuator wheel 116 (not shown in FIG. 2A) in the downward direction causes pivoting of a free end of the first air guiding element 104 and the driver spur gear 112 in an upward direction (or pivotal movement of the first air guiding element 104 and the driver spur gear 112 in a clockwise direction), which correspondingly actuates the second driven gear to pivot a free end of the second flap 106-2 in the upward direction (or pivot the second flap 106-2 in an anti-clockwise direction). This allows egressing of the airflow in the downward direction into the interior of the vehicle through the upper airflow section of the housing 102.
[0051] In an implementation, as shown in FIG. 2C, when the shut-off flap 110 is in a non-shut-off condition, the movement of the actuator wheel 116 (not shown in FIG. 2C) in the upward direction causes pivoting of a free end of the first air guiding element 104 and the driver spur gear 112 in the downward direction (or pivotal movement of the first air guiding element 104 and the driver spur gear 112 in an anti-clockwise direction), which correspondingly actuates the first driven gear 114-1 to pivot a free end of the first flap 106-1 in the downward direction (or pivot the first flap 106-1 in a clockwise direction). This allows egressing of the airflow in the upward direction into the interior of the vehicle through the lower airflow section of the housing 102.
[0052] In yet another implementation, as shown in FIG. 2B, when the actuator wheel 116 is in a neutral position and the shut-off flap 110 is in a non-shut-off condition, the first air guiding element 104, the first flap 106-1, the second flap 106-2, and the shut-off flap 110 remain horizontal in a straight line (making 1800 angle or straight-angle with each other). This enables a straight flow of air inside the vehicle through the upper as well as the lower section housing 102. Further, as shown in FIG. 2D, when the shut-off flap 110 is in a shut-off condition, the shut-off flap 110 orients substantially vertically to limit or restrict the airflow through the housing 102.
[0053] In an embodiment, a gear ratio of 1:1 to 10:1 can be maintained between driver spur gear 112 and first driven gear 114-1, and driver spur gear 112 and second driven gear 114-2. Further, a distance between the pivot axis of the driver spur gear 112 and the first or second driven gear 114-1, 114-2 can range from 50 mm to 120mm, but is not limited to the like.
[0054] In an implementation, as shown in FIGs. 3A and 3B, the flaps 106-1, 106-2 can have a pin portion 302 and the corresponding driven gears 114-1, 114-2 can have a cam portion 304. The pin portion 302 of the flaps 106-1, 106-2 can be adapted to be movable in the cam portion 304 of the corresponding driven gears 114-1, 114-2 such that only the driven gears 114-1, 114-2 may be movable upon adjustment of the actuator 106 while the flaps 106-1, 106-2 may remain stationary. Accordingly, upon anti-clockwise movement of the flaps 106-1, 106-2, only the corresponding driven gear 114-1, 114-2 rotates in the anti-clockwise direction as the flap 106-1, 106-2 abuts the housing 102 and the pin portion 302 of the flap 106-1, 106-2 moves within the cam portion 304 of the corresponding gear 114-1, 114-2 till the pin portion 302 abuts a second end of the cam portion 304. Further, upon clockwise movement of the flap 106-1, 106-2, both the gear 114-1, 114-2 and flap 106-1, 106-2 can rotate in a clockwise direction as (and when) the pin portion 302 of the flap 106-1, 106-2 about a first end of the cam portion 304.
[0055] In an exemplary embodiment, the housing 102, the flaps 106, (comprising the first flap 106-1, and the second flap 106-2), the shut-off flap 110, the first air guiding element 104, the second air guiding element 108, and the actuator wheel 116 of the proposed assembly 100 can be made a material selected from plastic, metal, non-metals, fiberglass, composite materials, but not limited to the likes.
[0056] Those skilled in the art would appreciate that as only the first air guiding element 104 remains at the outlet 102-2 of the assembly 100 and the majority of components (flaps 106, and gears 112, 114) remain in the interior of the housing 102 hidden from the user, the proposed air vent assembly 100 requires a narrow outlet 102-2 and provides a slim and aesthetically pleasing profile compared to the existing air vent systems available in the art. In addition, the slim profile of the proposed air vent assembly 100 occupies a lesser surface area on the interior of the vehicle. Further, the involvement of a lesser number of components, and the use of a single actuator 116 and guiding element 104 for controlling left, right, upward, and downward airflow directivity makes the proposed air vent assembly 100 simple, cost-effective, efficient, and easy to use and assemble, compared to the existing air vent systems available in the art.
[0057] It is would be obvious to a person skilled in the art that while various embodiment and drawings of the proposed assembly have been described with the air vent assembly in a horizontal orientation for controlling upward and downward inflow of air into the vehicle along with airflow shut-off capability, however, in another embodiment, the orientation of the proposed assembly can be changed to a vertical orientation as well by orienting the proposed assembly by a 90-degree angle, and all such embodiments and implementations are well within the scope of the present disclosure.
[0058] While the foregoing describes various embodiments of the invention, other and further embodiments of the invention may be devised without departing from the basic scope thereof. The scope of the invention is determined by the claims that follow. The invention is not limited to the described embodiments, versions or examples, which are included to enable a person having ordinary skill in the art to make and use the invention when combined with information and knowledge available to the person having ordinary skill in the art.

ADVANTAGES OF THE INVENTION
[0059] The proposed invention provides a simple, easy-to-operate and assemble, and improved air vent assembly.
[0060] The proposed invention provides a simple, easy-to-operate and assemble, and improved air vent assembly having a narrow outlet with a single visible guiding element
[0061] The proposed invention provides a simple, easy-to-operate and assemble, and improved air vent assembly for vehicles to provide multi-directional airflow inside the vehicles, as well as easier and quick shut-off of airflow into the vehicle.
[0062] The proposed invention reduces the number of components and the air guiding elements being used in air vent assemblies, yet still, efficiently controls the multi-directional maneuverability of the flaps and airflow shut-off into the vehicle.
[0063] The proposed invention provides an improved air vent assembly for vehicles, which is compact, slim in profile, and aesthetically pleasing.
[0064] The proposed invention provides an air vent assembly, in which the majority of components are hidden when viewed for a vehicle cabin, and which occupies a lesser space of the vehicle trim panel.

, Claims:1. An air vent assembly (100) for a vehicle, the assembly (100) comprising:
a housing (102) comprising an inlet (102-1) to ingress an airflow and an outlet (102-2) to egress the airflow into an interior of the vehicle;
a first air guiding element (104) pivotally arranged in the housing (102);
one or more flaps (106-1, 106-2) pivotally arranged on an inner wall of the housing (102); and
a pair of spur gears (112, 114), one arranged at a pivot axis of the one or more flaps (106-1, 106-2) and another arranged at a pivot axis of the first air guiding element (104) such that upon actuation of any of the spur gears (112, 114), the first air guiding element (104) and the one or more flaps (106-1, 106-2) are pivotable in opposite directions with respect to each other to guide and direct the airflow in a predefined direction into the interior of the vehicle.
2. The air vent assembly (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the one or more flaps (106-1, 106-2) comprise a first flap (106-1) and a second flap (106-2) that are arranged on opposite inner side wall surfaces of the housing (102).
3. The air vent assembly (100) as claimed in claim 2, wherein the pair of spur gears (112, 114) comprises:
a driver spur gear (112) arranged at the pivot axis of the first air guiding element (104); and
a first driven gear (114-1) and a second driven gear (114-2) arranged at the pivot axis of the first flap (106-1) and the second flap (106-2), respectively.
4. The air vent assembly (100) as claimed in claim 3, wherein the driver spur gear (112) engages with the first driven gear (114-1) and the second driven gear (114-2) such that:
upon actuation of the driver spur gear (112) in a first direction, the first air guiding element (104) pivots in the first direction and the first spur gear (114-1), and the first flap (106-1) pivots in a second direction opposite to the first direction; and
upon actuation of the driver spur gear (112) in the second direction, the first air guiding element (104) pivots in the second direction, and the second spur gear (114-2) and the second flap (106-2) pivot in the first direction.
5. The air vent assembly (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the first air guiding element (104) is pivotally arranged at the air outlet (102-2) within the housing (102) such that the first air guiding element (104) partly divide the housing (102) in an upper airflow section and a lower airflow section.
6. The air vent assembly (100) as claimed in claim 3, wherein the pivoting of a free end of the first air guiding element (104) in an upward direction egress the airflow in the downward direction into the interior of the vehicle through the upper airflow section of the housing (102), and
wherein the pivoting of the free end of the first air guiding element (104) in a downward direction egress the airflow in the upward direction into the interior of the vehicle through the lower airflow section of the housing (102).
7. The air vent assembly (100) as claimed in claim 3, wherein the assembly (100) comprises an actuator (116) configured with the driver gear at the outlet (102-2) of the housing (102) to actuate the pair of spur gears (112, 114).
8. The air vent assembly (100) as claimed in claim 7, wherein the actuator (116) is a wheel-shaped member, wherein the actuator (116) is an integral part or connected to the first air guiding element (104) such that the actuator (106) is accessible to users to allow actuation of the pair of spur gears (112, 114) and allow the pivotal movements of the first air guiding element (104) and the flaps (106-1, 106-2).

9. The air vent assembly (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the one or more flaps (106-1, 106-2) are pivotally arranged within the housing (102), downstream of the first air guiding element (104).
10. The air vent assembly (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the assembly (100) comprises a shut-off flap (110) movably arranged within the housing (102), wherein actuation of the shut-off flap limits or restricts the airflow through the housing (102).