Combination cam lock/tilt latch and latching block therefor with added security feature
US7147255B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 29, 2003 |
| Grant date | Dec 12, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 29, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T292/68
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A latch reinforcing block for engagement with the nose portion of any tilt latch assembly and preferably with the above-mentioned camlock/tilt latch combination, the block comprising a top and bottom and having extending from proximate the top to proximate the bottom there-through fastening portions to fasten the reinforcing block within the track of a preferred window assembly, the reinforcing block having disposed proximate the top thereof at least one cutout, notch or pocket extending towards the bottom and for receipt of a corresponding nose portion of the latch assembly in order to pass loads such as wind loads or the like to the frame section to which the reinforcing block is attached.
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