Patent ID: 9140059
Filing Date: 2015-09-22
Classification: E06B

Abstract:
1. A window assembly having an outside and an inside and comprising a window frame, a window sash supported on said window frame for pivotal movement between an open position and a closed position, a sash frame having an inside and an outside, an insulated glass unit with an internal blind supported in said sash frame, a primary operator supported in said sash for linear movement and operably connected to said blind so that linear movement of said primary operator causes movement of said blind, said primary operator including a boss extending inwardly from the inside of said sash, a housing supported in said window frame, and a secondary operator in said window frame housing, said secondary operator comprising a slider supported in said window frame housing for linear movement, said slider having a first prong extending outwardly from said slider and a second prong extending outwardly from said slider, wherein, when said window sash is in the closed position, said first and second prongs of said secondary operator engage said primary operator boss, and linear movement of said secondary operator causes linear movement of said primary operator, and wherein said window frame includes a frame insert and wherein said secondary operator is supported in said frame insert.