Patent ID: 6679002
Filing Date: 2004-01-20
Classification: E05D,E05F,E05Y,E06B,G09F

Abstract:
A reinforcing block adapted for a closure assembly having a track fastened to a frame and a biased tilt latch,said block comprising a body having a top and bottom and having a locking detent extending therein said locking detent providing a substantially triangular notch having a vertical face extending toward said top of said body from intermediate said top and bottom, said body including a reinforcement path to engage the closure frame through the track, the tilt latch being compatible with the vertical face of said locking detent, wherein when said latch engages said detent said block through said reinforcement provides a reinforcement path to the closure frame to strengthen the loading capability of said closure and to reduce the risk of the latch from disengaging said track under loading which track would be subject to distortion had the block not been utilized.