Hardware mounting
US6230443A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 5, 1999 |
| Grant date | May 15, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 5, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE05Y2900/148
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A hardware mounting has one preferred embodiment as a tilt-latch. The tilt-latch (10) is adapted for releasably securing a pivotable sash window disposed within opposed guide rails on a master frame of a window sash assembly. The sash window (12) comprises a top sash rail (20), a base (22) and two stiles (24,26) connected together at their extremities. The top sash rail (20) has an intermediate wall (52) having an opening (56). The tilt-latch (10) comprises a housing (30) adapted to be supported in the top rail (20). The housing (30) further has an outward end opening and a bottom wall (38). The housing (30) has a tab (40) depending from the bottom wall (38) adapted to be received by the intermediate wall opening (56). The housing (30) also has a latch bolt (32) disposed within the housing (30) and having a nose (34) adapted for engaging a respective one of the guide rails.
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