Patent ID: 6722712
Filing Date: 2004-04-20
Classification: E05B,E05C,Y10S,Y10T

Abstract:
A tilt-latch for a sash window disposed within opposed guide rails on master frame, the sash window comprises a top rail, a base and two stiles connected together at their extremities, the tilt-latch adapted for releasably securing the sash window to the master frame, the tilt-latch comprising:a housing having an external longitudinal groove adapted to slidingly receive the top rail, the housing having an outward end opening, the housing further having a peripheral end spaced from the outward end opening; a latch bolt disposed within the housing, the latch bolt having a nose adapted for engaging a respective one of the guide rails; and, an actuator connected to the latch bolt, the actuator and latch bolt moveable between an extended position wherein the nose of the latch bolt is positioned past the outward end opening, and a retracted position wherein a rear portion of the actuator is positioned past the peripheral end of the housing and the latch bolt is positioned entirely within the housing.