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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 04, 2022
Filed:
Feb. 24, 2017
Johnson Electric S.a., Murten, CH;
Yvan Bourqui, Corminboeuf, CH;
JOHNSON ELECTRIC INTERNATIONAL AG, Murten, CH;
Abstract
A method of maintaining a position of an airflow-direction control elementof a HVAC system, comprising the steps of, a] determining a position of at least one movable member of an airflow-direction control mechanism of the HVAC system; and b] calculating whether the movable member is at a target position associated with a required position of the airflow-direction control element, and if not, activating an airflow-direction-controller actuator of the HVAC system to effect a change in the position of the movable member thereby bringing the airflow-direction control element to or towards the said required position. A HVAC system suitable for implementing such a method is also provided and capable of improving the overall efficiency of operation.