Modular window operating system
OwnerGregory George Carterinventor
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Abstract
A window operating system for casement and awning windows has two actuators that are connected to be controlled by one crank to operate simultaneously. The system is modular and the crank is preferably part of a crank assembly that is a separate component from the actuators. In a further embodiment, the operating system has at least one actuator with a crank assembly to operate the actuator being located at a different location on a window frame from the actuator. With a modular system, there are numerous variations for location and number of locks and the location of the crank assembly as well as other components. The system still further describes a lock for a window operating system.
Claims24
A window operating system for use with a casement or awning window, said window having a frame and a sash, said sash being movable between a closed position and an open position, said system comprising at least one actuator located on one side of said frame to open and close said sash, said actuator functioning as a hinge as well as an actuator, a hinged support on said frame on a side directly opposite to said actuator, a crank assembly mounted on said frame, said crank assembly having a crank extending therefrom on an inner side of said frame, said crank assembly being located on said frame at a different location from said actuator, said crank being rotatable in one direction to operate said actuator to open the sash and in an opposite direction to operate said actuator to close said sash.
A lock for use with a window operating system, said lock being mounted on a frame of a window with a keeper for said lock being mounted on a sash, a crank assembly being mounted on said frame, said crank assembly having a crank extending therefrom on an inner side of said frame at a different location than said lock, said crank being rotatable in one direction to unlock said lock and in an opposite direction to lock said lock.
A window operating system for use with a casement or an awning window, the window having a frame and a sash, the system comprising two actuators located on opposing sides of said frame directly opposite to one another, the system having a crank, the crank being connected to control movement of the actuators simultaneously to move the sash between a closed position and a fully open position, the crank being rotatable in one direction to open the sash and in an opposite direction to close the sash.
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