Claims:1. An air vent assembly (100) for a vehicle, the air vent assembly (100) comprising:
a frame (104) including an air inlet to ingress an air flow and an air outlet to egress the air flow into a vehicle cabin defining an air flow direction (F),
a vane assembly (102) movably coupled to the frame (104),
the vane assembly (102) comprising a first vane (102-1), and a second vane (102-2) configured substantially parallel over the first vane (102-1); and
a vane controller (106) movably coupled to the first vane (102-1) and the second vane (102-2) such that translation movement of the vane controller (106) in a first direction (A) along the air flow direction (F) rotates the first vane (102-1) and the second vane (102-2) away from each other, thereby at least partially shutting off airflow into the vehicle cabin and such that rotation of the vane controller (106) in a second direction (B) about an axis (H) perpendicular to the first direction enables rotation of the vane assembly (102) opposite to the second direction.
2. The air vent assembly (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the air vent assembly (100) comprises a connecting element (108) connecting the vane controller (106) with the first vane (102-1) and the second vane (102-2).
3. The air vent assembly (100) as claimed in claim 1 or 2, wherein the connecting element (108) includes a rotating member (111-1) being rotatably coupled to the frame (104) about a rotational axis (R), wherein a first end of the rotating member (111-1) is movably coupled to the vane controller (106) and a second end of the rotating member (111-1) is coupled to the first vane (102-1) and a second vane (102-2)) through respective forks (110-1, 110-2), each movably coupled to a first end of the first vane (102-1) and the second vane (102-2) respectively, such that upon rotation of the vane controller (106) in the second direction (B) the connecting element (108) and the vane assembly (102) rotates opposite to the second direction (B) for directing the air flow in the second direction.
4. The air vent assembly (100) as claimed in claim 2 or 3, wherein the rotating member (111-1) of the connecting element (108) comprises a slot or track (108-1) to arrange a sliding member (111-2) with a rack (112) therein or thereon, and wherein the first vane (102-1) and the second vane (102-2) comprises a set of pinion (114-1, 114-2) that are adapted to rotatably engage with the rack (112) of the connecting element (108), such that upon translation of the vane controller in the first direction (A) along the airflow direction (F) the sliding member (111-2) of the connecting element (108) slides in the first direction to rotates the first vane (102-1) and the second vane (102-2) away from each other for at least partially shutting off airflow into the vehicle cabin.
5. The air vent assembly (100) as claimed in claim 4, wherein translation of the vane controller (106) in the first direction along the airflow direction (F) slidably moves the sliding member (111-1) along with the rack (112) with respect to the pinion (114-1, 114-2), thereby enabling rotation of the first vane (102-1) and the second vane (102-2) away from each other to at least partially shutting off the airflow into the vehicle cabin.
6. The air vent assembly (100) as claimed in claim 4, wherein translation of the vane controller (106) in the first direction along the airflow direction (F) slidably moves the sliding member (111-1) along with the rack (112) with respect to the pinion (114-1, 114-2), thereby enabling rotation of the first vane (102-1) and the second vane (102-2) towards each other to at least partially allow the airflow into the vehicle cabin.
7. The air vent assembly (100) as claimed in claim 1 or 4, wherein the vane controller (106) comprises an outer member (106-1), and an inner member (106-2) slidably configured within the outer member, wherein a first end of the inner member (106-2) is coupled to the first end of the sliding member (111-2) of the connecting element (108) to facilitate translation movement of the inner member (106-2) of the vane controller (106), and sliding member (111-2) of the connecting element (108) along the first direction (A).
8. The air vent assembly (100) as claimed in claim 1 or 7, wherein the first direction corresponds to inward and outward movement of the inner member (111-2) of the vane controller (106) into or away with respect to the frame (104) or along the airflow direction (F), the second direction corresponds to upward and downward movement of the vane controller (106) with respect to the frame (104).
9. The air vent assembly (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the air vent assembly (100) comprises a set of air directing vanes movably coupled to the frame (104) at the air outlet side of the frame (104) of the air vent assembly (100), wherein a knob is arranged on one of the air directing vanes to control the directivity of the airflow into the vehicle cabin.

, Description:TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The present disclosure relates to the field of air vent systems for automobiles. More particularly, the present disclosure relates to a compact, slim, and aesthetically pleasing air vent assembly with airflow shut-off mechanism for vehicles, which is easy to be assembled and operated, and configured to provide multi-directional airflow inside the vehicles, as well as easier and quick shut-off of airflow into the vehicle.

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] To control the direction and inflow rate of air within vehicles, vehicles are equipped with air vent assemblies that are connected to an outlet of heating, ventilation, or air conditioning system (or HVAC system) in the interior. These air vent assemblies are well-known in the industry and are typically found movably installed around an axis fastened to the dashboard, roof, backside of the front seats, and other interior surfaces of the vehicles.
[0004] Existing air vent assemblies include a body (frame) defining a structure being adapted to be coupled to the outlet. Air vent assemblies are provided with multiple vanes or flaps being movably connected to a peripheral wall of the body of the air vents in both vertical and horizontal directions. Multiple vertical vanes are positioned mutually parallel to each other and facilitate controlling the flow of air along the vertical direction. Horizontal vanes are positioned mutually parallel to each other and facilitate controlling the flow of air along the horizontal direction. The existing air vent assemblies are capable of the controller and changing air directivity into the vehicle, however, most of these assemblies are having a cumbersome design to shut off or restrict airflow into the vehicle when required. Further, some of the existing air vent assemblies include additional shut-off mechanisms including additional shut-off flaps being coupled to the frame and various other components such as shut-off controllers and linkages to attach and control the shut-off flaps in the assembly.
[0005] The use of additional shut-off flaps and corresponding linkages and shut-off controllers, along with multiple horizontal vanes and vertical vanes makes the existing air vent assemblies complex, and bulky. In addition, these vanes and shut-off flaps remain visible to users or passengers and occupy a larger area of the dashboard or other interior surfaces of the vehicles, thereby making them aesthetically non-pleasing, and also increasing the chances of accidental insertion of any object inside the air vents. Further, the use of different sets of controllers (vane controllers and shut-off controllers), for controlling maneuverability of vertical and horizontal vanes, and shutting-off the airflow, makes the production and assembling of these air vent assemblies complex and costlier, and difficult to operate and maintain.
[0006] There is therefore a need to overcome the above drawbacks, limitations, and shortcomings and provide an air vent assembly with airflow shut-off mechanism for vehicles, which is easy to be assembled and operated, and configured to provide multi-directional airflow inside the vehicles, as well as easier and quick shut-off of airflow into the vehicle, wherein the vanes and shut-off flaps are hidden, making it compact, slim and aesthetically pleasing.

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 with an airflow shut-off mechanism.
[0009] 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.
[0010] It is an object of the present disclosure to restrict the requirement of additional shut-off flaps and to reduce the number of components and vane controllers being used in air vent assemblies, yet still, efficiently control multi-directional maneuverability of the vanes and airflow shut-off into the vehicle.
[0011] 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.
[0012] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide an air vent assembly, in which the majority of vanes are hidden when viewed for a vehicle cabin, and which occupies a lesser space of the vehicle trim panel.

SUMMARY
[0013] The present disclosure relates to the field of air vent systems for automobiles. More particularly, the present disclosure relates to a compact, slim, and aesthetically pleasing air vent assembly with airflow shut-off mechanism for vehicles, which is easy to be assembled and operated, and configured to provide multi-directional airflow (means controlling the airflow directivity in two or more directions) inside the vehicles, as well as easier and quick shut-off of airflow into the vehicle.
[0014] An aspect of the present disclosure pertains to an air vent assembly for vehicles. The assembly includes a vane assembly movably coupled to a frame and configured on a rear side of the frame. The frame is a housing with an air inlet to ingress an air flow and air outlet to egress the air flow into the vehicle cabin defining an airflow direction. Specifically, the air inlet is at a rear side of the frame and the air outlet is at a front side (opposite to the rear side) of the frame, but not limited to the like. The vane assembly may comprise a first vane and a second vane configured substantially parallel to each other, where the second vane is positioned over the first vane or on top of the first vane such that when the first vane and second vane are in contact, they may act and operate as a single rear vane (may assisting in guiding and directing the air flow into the vehicle cabin). The term “substantially parallel” as used herein means with a tolerate of up to 10 % variation such that they are more parallel than not. Further, the assembly may comprise a vane controller coupled to the vane assembly or the rear vane such that translation movement of the vane controller in a first direction into the frame or away from the frame or along the airflow direction rotates the first vane and the second vane away from each other, thereby at least partially shutting off airflow into a vehicle cabin and such that rotation of the vane controller in a second direction about an axis perpendicular to the first direction enables rotation of the vane assembly opposite to the second direction for directing the air flow in a second direction into the vehicle cabin. Further, the vane controller coupled to the vane assembly through/by a connecting element (mid lever or rotation lever) that may be further connected to the vane assembly or the rear vane. More particularly, the connecting element includes a respective fork, each being movably coupled to a first end of the first vane and the second vane respectively. The vane controller may be arranged on the front side of the frame or air vent assembly to allow a user to access and control maneuverability of the vane controller to change the directivity of airflow into the vehicle cabin and/or to shut off the airflow into the vehicle cabin as required.
[0015] More specifically, the connecting element may include a rotating member being rotatably coupled to the frame about a rotational axis (specifically, the rotational axis is parallel to the longitudinal axis of the frame). Further, a first end of the rotating member is movably coupled to the vane controller and a second end of the rotating member is coupled to the first vane and a second vane may be through the respective forks, each movably coupled to a first end of the first vane and the second vane respectively, such that upon rotation of the vane controller in the second direction the connecting element and the vane assembly rotates opposite to the second direction for directing the air flow in the second direction into the vehicle cabin.
[0016] Further, the rotating member of the connecting element may comprise a slot or track to arrange a sliding member with a rack therein or thereon, and wherein the first vane and the second vane comprises a set of pinions that are adapted to rotatably engage with the rack of the connecting element, such that upon translation of the vane controller in a first direction into the frame or away from the frame or along the airflow direction the rotating member of the connecting element slides in the first direction to rotated the first vane and the second vane away from each other for at least partially shutting off airflow into the vehicle cabin. More particularly, the sliding member and rack are integral to each other or they are two separate elements coupled to each other.
[0017] More particularly, movement of the vane controller in the first direction along the airflow direction may slidably move the rack with respect to the set of pinions, thereby enabling movement of the second free ends of the first vane and the second vane away from each other to at least partially shut-off the airflow into the vehicle cabin. Further, movement of the vane controller in the first direction along the airflow direction may slidably move the rack with respect to the set of pinions, thereby enabling movement of the second free ends of the first vane and the second vane towards each other to at least partially allow the airflow into the vehicle cabin.
[0018] In an aspect, the vane controller may comprise an outer member (outer commander), and an inner member (mid slider) that may be slidably configured within the outer member. A first end of the inner member may be movably coupled to a first end of the sliding member of the connecting element to facilitate movement of the connecting element along the first direction upon movement of the inner member of the vane controller along the first direction. More particularly, the vane controller may be movably coupled to the first vane and the second vane (vane assembly or rear vanes) such that movement of the inner member of the vane controller in the first direction along the air flow direction (for example into/towards the frame or away from the frame) may rotate the first vane and the second vane away from each other, thereby at least partially shutting off airflow into the vehicle. Similarly, movement of the inner member of the vane controller in the first direction along the air flow direction (for example away from the frame or into/towards the frame) may rotate the first vane and the second vane towards each other, thereby allowing airflow into the vehicle.
[0019] In an aspect, rotation of the vane controller in a second direction about an axis perpendicular to the first direction may enable rotation of the vane assembly or rear vane opposite to the second direction, thereby controlling the airflow in the second direction into the vehicle cabin. For instance, rotation or movement of the vane controller in a clockwise direction (or upward direction) about a horizontal axis or vertical axis of the frame may enable rotation of the vane assembly or rear vane in an anti-clockwise direction that causes movement of a free end of the rear vane in the upward direction which occludes the air flow in the upward region of the airflow path within the frame, thereby allowing the airflow in the upward direction into the vehicle cabin. In another instance, rotation or movement of the vane controller in the anti-clockwise direction (or downward direction) about the horizontal axis or vertical axis of the frame may enable rotation of the vane assembly or rear vane in the clockwise direction (or upward direction), thereby controlling the airflow in the downward direction into the vehicle cabin. More particularly, the air outlet side of the frame/housing is curving conversely to each other such that it provides coanda effect for directivity of the air flow into the vehicle interior.
[0020] In an aspect, the air vent assembly may comprise a set of air directing vanes movably coupled to the frame at the air outlet side or front side of the frame, wherein a (separate) knob is arranged on one of the air directing vanes to control the directivity of the airflow into the vehicle cabin

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[0021] 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.
[0022] 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.
[0023] FIG. 1A-1C illustrates cross-sectional side views of the proposed air vent assembly shown the controlling of air directivity into a vehicle cabin, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
[0024] FIG. 2A and 2B, 2A illustrates a cross-sectional side view of the proposed air vent assembly in a normal non-shut-off condition and 2B illustrates an isometric view of the proposed air vent assembly in a normal non-shut-off condition, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
[0025] FIG. 3A and 3B, 3A illustrates a cross-sectional side view of the proposed air vent assembly in a shut-off condition and 3B illustrates an isometric view of the proposed air vent assembly in a shut-off condition, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
[0026] FIG. 4 illustrates top views of the proposed air vent assembly, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0027] 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.
[0028] The present disclosure relates to the field of air vent systems for automobiles. More particularly, the present disclosure relates to a compact, slim and aesthetically pleasing air vent assembly with air flow shut-off mechanism for vehicles, which is easy to be assembled and operated, and configured to provide multi-directional airflow inside the vehicles, as well as easier and quick shut-off of airflow into the vehicle.
[0029] According to an embodiment, the present disclosure elaborates upon an air vent assembly for a vehicle. The assembly includes a frame, and a vane assembly movably coupled to the frame. The frame is a housing with an air inlet to ingress an air flow and air outlet to egress the air flow into the vehicle cabin defining an airflow direction. Specifically, the air inlet is at a rear side of the frame and the air outlet is at a front side (opposite to the rear side) of the frame. The vane assembly includes a first vane, and a second vane configured substantially parallelly over the first vane. A vane controller can be movably coupled to the first vane and the second vane such that movement of the vane controller in a first direction along the airflow direction (for example into/towards the frame or away from the frame) moves the first vane and the second vane away from each other, thereby at least partially shutting off airflow into a vehicle cabin.
[0030] In an embodiment, the air vent assembly can include a connecting element having a first end coupled to the vane controller, and a second end coupled to the vane (flap) assembly by a respective fork. A portion of the connecting element can be rotatably coupled to the frame about a rotational axis. More particularly, the connecting element can include a rotating member being rotatably coupled to the frame about a rotational axis. Further, a first end of the rotating member is movably coupled to the vane controller and a second end of the rotating member is coupled to the first vane and a second vane may be through the respective forks, each movably coupled to a first end of the first vane and the second vane respectively, such that upon rotation of the vane controller in a second direction about an axis perpendicular to the first direction, the rotating member of the connecting element and the free ends of the vane assembly rotates opposite to the second direction for directing the air flow in the second direction into the vehicle cabin.
[0031] Further, the rotating member of the connecting element may comprise a slot or a track to arrange a sliding member with a rack therein or thereon, and wherein the first vane and the second vane comprises a set of pinions that are adapted to rotatably engage with the rack of the sliding member of the connecting element, such that upon translation of the vane controller in a first direction along the airflow direction (for example into the frame or away from the frame) the sliding member of the connecting element slides in the first direction to rotated the first vane and the second vane away from each other for at least partially shutting off airflow into the vehicle cabin. In an embodiment, a first end of the pinions can be rotatably coupled to the frame and the second end of the pinions can be coupled to the first vane and the second vane respectively.
[0032] In an embodiment, movement of the vane controller in the first direction along the airflow direction for example into the frame can slidably move the rack with respect to the set of pinions, thereby enabling movement of the first vane and the second vane away from each other to at least partially shut off the airflow into the vehicle. Similarly, movement of the vane controller in the first direction along the airflow direction for example away from the frame can slidably move the rack with respect to the set of pinions, thereby enabling movement of the first vane and the second vane towards each other to at least partially allow the airflow into the vehicle.
[0033] In an embodiment, the vane controller can include an outer member, and an inner member slidably configured within the outer member. A first end of the inner member can be coupled to the first end of the sliding member of the connecting element to facilitate movement of the vane controller, and the sliding member of the connecting element along the first direction along the airflow direction for example into or away from the frame.
[0034] In an embodiment, the air vent assembly can include a set of air directing vanes movably coupled to the frame at the air outlet side of the frame of the air vent assembly (compare to the vane assembly), wherein a knob is arranged on one of the air directing vanes to control the directivity of the airflow into the vehicle cabin..
[0035] In an embodiment, the first direction can correspond to inward and outward movement of the vane controller into or away with respect to the frame. The second direction can correspond to the upward and downward movement of the vane controller with respect to the frame. In an embodiment, the vane controller is housed into/inside the frame. In an alternative embodiment, the vane controller is arranged outside or on the outer surface of the frame.
[0036] Referring to Figs 1A to 3B, in an embodiment, exemplary view(s) of the proposed air vent assembly is disclosed. The air vent assembly 100 can include a vane assembly 102 movably coupled to a frame 104 and configured on/towards the rear side or the air outlet side of the frame 104. The vane assembly 102 can include a first vane 102-1 and a second vane 102-2 configured substantially parallel to each other, where the second vane 102-2 is positioned over or on top of the first vane 102-1 in normal condition (non-shut-off condition) as shown in FIGs. 1A to 2B, such that when the first vane 102-1 and second vane 102-2 are in non-shut-off condition, they can act and operate as a single rear vane (also designated as 102, herein). Further, the air vent assembly 100 can include a vane controller 106 coupled to the vane assembly 102 or rear vane 102 by a connecting element 108 (also known as mid lever 108 or rotation lever 108, herein) by respective forks 110-1, 110-2. The connecting element 108 includes a rotating member 111-1 can be rotatably coupled to the frame 104 about a rotational axis (R) such that upward or downward movement of the vane controller 106 can cause the connecting element 108 to rotate about its rotational axis (R), thereby causing the connecting element 108 to also move in a downward or upward direction.
[0037] In an embodiment, a first end of the rotating member 111-1 of connecting element 108 can be rotatably coupled to the vane controller and the second end of the rotating member 111-1 can include two forks 110-1 and 110-2, which can be rotatably coupled to a first end of the first vane 102-1 and the second vane 102-2, respectively. The vane controller 106 can be arranged on the front side of the frame 104 or assembly to allow a user to access and control maneuverability of the vane controller 106 to change the directivity of airflow into a vehicle cabin and to at least partially shut off the airflow into the vehicle cabin as required.
[0038] In an embodiment, rotating member 111-1 of the connecting element 108 comprises a slot or track 108-1 to arrange a sliding member 111-2 with a rack 112 therein or thereon, and wherein the first vane 102-1 and the second vane 102-2 comprises a set of pinions 114-1, 114-2 that are adapted to rotatably engage with the rack 112 of the connecting element 108, such that upon translation of the vane controller in a first direction A along the airflow direction or into the frame 104 or away from the frame 104 the connecting element 108 slides in the first direction to rotates the first vane 102-1 and the second vane 102-2 away from each other for at least partially shutting off airflow into the vehicle cabin.
[0039] In an embodiment, the air vent assembly 100 can be adapted to be movably 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 likes. The outlet can be in the interior of the vehicle, and frame 104 can have a dimension defining the external shape of the outlet of frame 104. The frame 104 can be movably 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.
[0040] In an embodiment, the vane controller 106 can include an outer member 106-1 (also known as outer commander 106-1, herein), and an inner member 106-2 (also known as mid slider 106-2, herein) that can be slidably configured within the outer member 106-1. Further, a first end of the inner member 106-2 can be coupled to a first end of the sliding member 111-2 of the connecting element 108 to facilitate movement of at least a portion of the connecting element 108 along a first direction along the airflow direction or into or away from the frame 104.
[0041] In an embodiment, referring to FIGs. 3A and 3B, the vane controller 106 can be movably coupled to the first vane 102-1 and the second vane 102-2 (vane assembly or rear vane 102) by the connecting element 108 such that movement of the vane controller 106 in the first direction along the air flow direction i.e. into the frame 104 can move second free ends of the first vane 102-1 and the second vane 102-2 away from each other such that the opening of the frame 104 is at least partially closed by the first vane 102-1 and the second vane 102-2, thereby at least partially shutting off airflow into the vehicle. In another embodiment, referring to FIGs. 3A and 3B, movement of the vane controller 106 in the first direction along the airflow direction i.e. away from the frame 104 can move the second free ends of the first vane 102-1 and the second vane 102-2 towards each other such that the opening of the frame 104 is at least partially opened by the first vane 102-1 and the second vane 102-2, thereby allowing airflow into the vehicle.
[0042] In an implementation referring the figure 2A, 3A, and 4 (together), movement of the vane controller 106 in the first direction along the airflow direction i.e. into the frame 104 slidably move the rack 112 with respect to the set of pinion 114-1 and 114-2 of the vane assembly 102 and can allow movement of the sliding member 111-2 along with the rack 112 of the connecting element 108 in the first direction into the frame 104, thereby enabling movement of the second free ends of the first vane 102-1 and the second vane 102-2 away from each other, which can at least partially block the opening of the frame 104, thereby at least partially shutting-off the airflow into the vehicle. Similarly, movement of the vane controller 106 in the first direction along the airflow direction i.e. away from the frame 104 can slidably move the rack 112 with respect to the set of pinion 114-1 and 114-2 of the vane assembly 102 and can allow movement of the sliding member 111-2 along with the rack 112 of the connecting element 108 in the first direction away from the frame 104, thereby enabling movement of the second free ends of the first vane 102-1 and the second vane 102-2 towards each other, thereby at least partially allowing the airflow into the vehicle cabin.
[0043] In another implementation (not shown), movement of the vane controller 106 in the first direction along the airflow direction i.e. away from the frame 104 can slidably move the rack 112 with respect to the set of pinions 114-1 and 114-2 of the vane assembly 102 and will allow movement of the sliding member 111-2 along with the rack 112 of the connecting element 108 in the first direction away from the frame 104, thereby enabling movement of the second free ends of the first vane 102-1 and the second vane 102-2 away from each other, which can at least partially block the opening of the frame 104, thereby at least partially shutting-off the airflow into the vehicle. Similarly, movement of the vane controller 106 in the first direction along the airflow direction i.e. into the frame 104 can slidably move the rack 112 with respect to the set of pinion 114-1 and 114-2 of the vane assembly 102 and will allow movement of the sliding member 111-2 along with the rack 112 of the connecting element 108 in the first direction into the frame 104, thereby enabling movement of the second free ends of the first vane 102-1 and the second vane 102-2 towards each other, thereby at least partially allowing the airflow into the vehicle cabin.
[0044] In the present embodiment, the sliding member 111-2 and the rack 112 are two components coupled to each other however in an alternate arrangement they can be a single member. Further, the vane controller 106 is housed into/inside frame 104 however in an alternate arrangement the vane controller 106 can be arranged outside the frame 104 or outer surface of frame 104.
[0045] In an embodiment, rotation or movement of the vane controller 106 in a second direction about a horizontal axis or vertical axis of the frame 104 or an axis perpendicular to the first direction (A) can enable rotation of the vane assembly or rear vanes 102 opposite to the second direction that causes movement of the second free ends of the rear vanes 102 in the second direction, thereby controlling the airflow in the second direction into the vehicle. In the present embodiment as shown in FIG. 1C, rotation or movement of the vane controller 106 in a clockwise direction (or upward direction) about the horizontal or vertical axis of the frame 104 can enable rotation of the vane assembly or rear vanes 102 in an anti-clockwise direction (or downward direction) that causes movement of a free end of the rear vane 102 in the upward direction which occludes the air flow in the upward region of the air flow path within the frame 104, thereby controlling the airflow in the upward direction into the vehicle cabin. Similarly, as shown in fig 1B, rotation or movement of the vane controller 106 in the anti-clockwise direction (or downward direction) about the horizontal axis of the frame 104 can enable rotation of the vane assembly or rear vanes 102 in the clockwise direction (or downward direction), thereby controlling the airflow in the downward direction into the vehicle.
[0046] In an embodiment, not shown, the air vent assembly can include the air vent assembly (100) comprises a set of air directing vanes (not shown) movably coupled to the frame (104) at the air outlet side of the frame (104) of the air vent assembly (100), wherein a knob (not shown) is arranged on one of the air directing vanes to control the directivity of the airflow into the vehicle cabin.
[0047] In an implementation, rotation or movement of the knob (now shown) in a left direction or a directional perpendicular to the first and second direction can enable rotation of the set of air directing vanes (not shown) in right and left direction, thereby controlling the airflow in the right and left directions into the vehicle can. In yet another implementation, when the vane controller 106 is in a neutral and non-shut-off condition, the rear vane 102 (i.e. the first vane 102-1 and second vane 102-2 together) remains in a straight line (making 1800 angle or straight-angle with each other), and the air directing vanes (not shown) remains perpendicular to a planar surface of the frame 102 so that the assembly 100 enables a straight flow of air inside the vehicle.
[0048] In an exemplary embodiment, frame 104, the rear vane 102 (comprising first vane, and second vane), the set of vertical vanes, and the vane controller 106 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.
[0049] Those skilled in the art would appreciate that since the vane assembly or rear vane of the proposed assembly is on the rear side of the frame and hidden from the user, the proposed air vent assembly 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 occupies a lesser surface area on the interior of the vehicle. Further, the absence of additional shut-off vanes or flaps, and the use of a single vane controller for controlling left, right, upward, and downward airflow directivity, as well as for shutting off the airflow into the vehicle, makes the proposed assembly simple, cost-effective, efficient, and easy to use and assemble, compared to the existing air vent systems available in the art.
[0050] It is would be obvious to a person skilled in the art that various embodiment and drawings of the proposed assembly have been described with an orientation of a vertical air vent assembly 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 horizontal air vent assembly for controlling upward and downward inflow of air into the vehicle along with airflow shut-off capability 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.
[0051] 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
[0052] The proposed invention provides a simple, easy to operate and assemble, and improved air vent assembly with an airflow shut-off mechanism.
[0053] 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.
[0054] The proposed invention restricts the requirement of additional shut-off flaps and reduces the number of components and vane controllers being used in air vent assemblies, yet still, efficiently controls multi-directional maneuverability of the vanes and airflow shut-off into the vehicle.
[0055] The proposed invention provides an improved air vent assembly for vehicles, which is compact, slim in profile, and aesthetically pleasing.
[0056] The proposed invention provides an air vent assembly, in which the majority of vanes are hidden, and which occupies a lesser interior surface of the vehicles.