Apparatus for controlling the delivery of air in a forced air distribution
system having a source of air under pressure (4), a duct system to
deliver the air, and a plurality of ports (8) in the duct system with
each port defining an air delivery zone (16). The apparatus includes a
vent member (20) associated with each of the ports which is movable
between an open position to admit air to the zone and a closed position
to block air from the zone. Independent actuator units (50) are provided
to move the vent member between the open and closed positions controlled
by a central control system. Thermostats in each air delivery zone
communicate with the central control system (80) to control operation of
the actuators units and the source of air under pressure which generally
comprises heating or cooling equipment such as a furnace or air
conditioning unit.