Patent ID: 6139070
Filing Date: 2000-10-31
Classification: E05B,E05C,Y10T

Abstract:
An assembly for use with a window including a window sash movably mounted to a window jamb, the assembly for selectively locking the window sash closed against the window jamb, the assembly comprising:a motor for mounting to the window sash, said motor having an output drive shaft;a keeper for mounting to the window sash and being movable relative to the window sash;means for operably connecting said motor drive shaft to said keeper for controlling movement of said keeper;a cam member for mounting to the window jamb; andmeans for controlling said motor to move the keeper to selectively engage the keeper with the cam member when the window sash is substantially closed against the window jamb,wherein said keeper comprises a first keeper and said cam member comprises a first cam member, and further comprises at least a second keeper for movably mounting to the window sash, wherein said second keeper selectively engages a second cam member, the second cam member for mounting to the window jamb, when the sash is substantially closed against the jamb.