Patent ID: 8978303
Filing Date: 2015-03-17
Classification: E05C,E05D,E05Y,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A tilt latch comprising: a housing, said housing comprises at least one pair of opposing notches, each notch creating a through opening from an outer edge of said housing toward a longitudinal centerline of said housing, and a U-shaped wall, a spring ledge, said spring ledge positioned on an inside of said U-shaped wall, at least one outwardly extending arcuate clip, said at least one clip attached to said U-shaped wall beneath a respective one of said notches, a bolt, said bolt contained within said housing, said housing defining a top opening, said housing top opening comprises a minor section positioned between said at least one pair of notches and a major section, said minor section in communication with said major section, said bolt defining an aperture, a slide, a bolt driver, said bolt driver depending from said slide, said bolt driver positioned within said housing top opening and said bolt aperture, a resilient member, said resilient member positioned between said bolt and said housing and resting on said spring ledge, whereby moving said slide causes said bolt driver to move between said minor section and said major section, and whereby said clip prevents displacement of said housing.