Externally mounted latch for slidable sash window
US4901475A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 28, 1988 |
| Grant date | Feb 20, 1990 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 28, 2008 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE05Y2900/148
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A pre-assembled latch for mounting externally on the header of a pivotal sash window of a double-hung sash window assembly. The latch includes a housing having a spring-biased latch bolt normally providing a protruding bevelled formation for engaging a guide rail of the window assembly. The housing has depending spring clip means integral therewith for retaining the latch bolt operably assembled in the housing and the latch bolt has means cooperating with the housing for retaining the spring means in biasing association with the latch bolt.
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