Patent ID: 8434797
Filing Date: 2013-05-07
Classification: E06B,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A fastener mechanism comprising, at least one latching device configured to be mounted on a window trim portion or a shutter; and at least one anchor device corresponding to the at least one latching device and configured to be mounted on the other of the window trim portion or the shutter, wherein, when unlatched, the at least one latching device and the at least one anchor device are adapted to not extend beyond an edge of the window trim portion or an edge of the shutter, wherein, when latched, the at least one latching device is configured to exert a latching force parallel to the plane of the shutter and window trim portion against the corresponding at least one anchor device, and wherein the at least one latching device or the at least one anchor device is configured to convert a portion of the parallel latching force to a perpendicular force, wherein the at least one latching device comprises a spring member having a latching hook at a free end, and wherein the at least one anchor device comprises an inclined surface configured to be engaged by the latching hook of the corresponding latching device.