Block and tackle balance assembly with brake shoe
AssigneeNewell Operating Company
InventorsJason Annes, Ralph Soles
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Abstract
A sash balance brake shoe assembly (2) is disclosed for counterbalancing a sash window (3) slidably supported within a master frame (5). The assembly generally includes a balance assembly preferably in the form of a block and tackle balance assembly (7) and a brake shoe (28). The balance assembly has a balance channel (6). The brake shoe (28) has an extension member (36) that is received by the balance channel (6). A fastener (42) directly connects the brake shoe (28) to the balance channel (6).
Claims19
A sash balance shoe assembly for providing a counterbalancing force to a sash window slidable within a frame, the assembly comprising:
- a block and tackle balance assembly having a balance channel and a cord operably supported by the balance channel and moveable with respect to the balance channel, one end of the cord adapted to be connected to the frame;
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- a shoe adapted to be connected to the sash window, the shoe being directly connected to the balance channel.
A sash balance brake shoe assembly for providing a counterbalancing force to a sash window slidable within a frame, the assembly comprising:
- a block and tackle balance assembly having a balance channel and a cord operably supported by the balance channel and moveable with respect to the balance channel, one end of the cord adapted to be connected to the frame;
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- a brake shoe adapted to be connected to the sash window, the brake shoe being directly connected to and in engagement with the balance channel by a fastener positioned between the brake shoe and the balance channel.
A sash balance shoe assembly for providing a counterbalancing force to a sash window slidable within a frame, the assembly comprising:
- a block and tackle balance assembly having a balance channel and a cord operably supported by the balance channel and moveable with respect to the balance channel, one end of the cord adapted to be connected to the frame;
- a shoe adapted to be connected to the sash window;
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- means for directly connecting the shoe to the balance channel.
A sash balance assembly for providing a counterbalancing force to a sash window slidable within a frame, the sash window having a generally vertical stile, the frame having a shoe channel having a rear wall and a front wall having a pair of shoulders separated by a slot, the assembly comprising:
- a block and tackle balance assembly having a balance channel and a cord operably supported by the balance channel and moveable with respect to the balance channel, one end of the cord adapted to be connected to the frame, the balance channel further having a base with an outer surface;
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- a shoe adapted to be connected to the sash window, the shoe being directly connected to the balance channel;
- wherein the outer surface is adapted to face the vertical stile.
A sash balance assembly for providing a counterbalancing force to a sash window slidable within a frame, the sash balance assembly comprising:
- a block and tackle balance assembly having a balance channel and a cord operably supported by the balance channel and moveable with respect to the balance channel, the balance assembly having a first end wherein the cord extends from the first end and is adapted to be connected to the frame and the balance channel having a second end having at least a first opening, wherein a brake shoe is connected to the balance channel at the opening, the brake shoe adapted to be connected to the sash window.
A brake shoe for use with a sash window slidable within a frame, a block and tackle balance assembly having a balance channel and a cord operably supported by the balance channel and moveable with respect to the balance channel, the balance assembly having a first end wherein the cord extends from the first end and is adapted to be connected to the flame and with a second end having an opening, the brake shoe comprising:
- a slider body adapted to be connected to the sash window, the slider body having an ear adapted to be received by the opening.
A brake shoe for use with a sash window slidable within a frame, a block and tackle balance assembly having a balance channel and a cord operably supported by the balance channel and moveably with respect to the balance channel, the balance assembly having a first end wherein the cored extends from the first end and is adapted to be connected to the flame, the balance channel having a second end having a pair of openings with a rivet extending there through, the brake shoe comprising:
- a slider body adapted to be connected to the sash window and having a first side surface having a first aperture and a second side surface having a second aperture, the apertures adapted to be in alignment with the pair of openings, wherein the apertures are adapted to receive the rivet, whereby the brake shoe is adapted to be directly connected to the balance channel.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.