US5040267A
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Casement hinge
Assignee: SPX CORPORATION A CORPORATION OF DE
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Filing: 1990-06-01
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Granted: 1991-08-20
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Expires: 2010-06-01
Abstract
Abstract A casement hinge is provided having a track mounted to a window frame, a sash arm mounted to a window sash and connected to a track pivot at one end, and a support arm pivotally connected to the sash arm at one end and having a track pivot at the other end. A block with a serrated surface defines one of the track pivots, and a rack secured to the track includes cooperating serrated surfaces for fixing the block to a selected position on the track. The rack and the block include cooperating surfaces allowing sag correction by wedging a tool between the cooperating surfaces. A tab and slot interconnection for centering the block relative to the rack during installation is provided where the tab is breakable from the member to which it is fixed when correcting sag. The track is formed with a longitudinal section mounted to the window frame, the longitudinal section having a guide portion on which a shoe slides and a mounting portion spaced from the window frame so as to be offset from the guide portion. The track further includes an upright section along one side of the longitudinal section and extending away from the window frame, an overhanging section supported on the upright section spaced from the longitudinal section, and a flange extending upright from the longitudinal section. The shoe defines the other of the track pivots and includes a guide member which slides along and between the longitudinal, upright, and overhanging sections and the track flange. The sash arm overlies the overhanging section when the window is closed.
Inventors
- 👤 Brian D. Dallmann
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 11:06
CPC Classifications
E; E05; E05D; E05D7/00; E05D15/00; E05D15/28; E05D15/30; E05D15/40; E05D15/44; E05Y; E05Y2900/00; E05Y2900/10; E05Y2900/13; E05Y2900/148
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 40
Claim 1
Independent Claim
121 words
In a casement hinge having a track for mounting to a window frame, a sash arm for mounting to a window sash and connected to a track pivot at one end, and a support arm pivotally connected to the sash arm at one end and having a track pivot at the other end, one of said track pivots being fixed relative to the track and the other of said pivots being slidable relative to the track, the improvement comprising: a block member defining the fixed one of the track pivots; and a rack member fixedly secured to said track and including means for fixing said block member at a selected position on said track to correct for sag in said hinge.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
121 words
In a casement hinge having a track for mounting to a window frame, a sash arm for mounting to a window sash and connected to a track pivot at one end, and a support arm pivotally connected to the sash arm at one end and having a track pivot at the other end, one of said track pivots being fixed relative to the track and the other of said pivots being slidable relative to the track, the improvement comprising: a block member defining the fixed one of the track pivots; and a rack member fixedly secured to said track and including means for fixing said block member at a selected position on said track to correct for sag in said hinge.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
The improvement of claim 1, wherein said block member is mounted between said rack member and said track and said means for fixing comprises mating serrated surfaces.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
42 words
The improvement of claim 1, further comprising a first surface on the rack member and a second surface on said block member allowing sag correction by wedging a tool between said surfaces to shift the block member relative to the rack member.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
29 words
The improvement of claim 3, wherein sets of first and second surfaces are provided at opposite ends of the rack member to allow for sag correction in opposite directions.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
39 words
The improvement of claim 1, further comprising a tab and slot interconnection for centering said block member relative to said rack member during installation, said tab being breakable from the member to which it is fixed when correcting sag.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
20 words
The improvement of claim 1, wherein said block member and rack member are maintained together by a snap fit connection.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
20 words
The improvement of claim 1, wherein the block member defines the track pivot at one end of the sash arm.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
21 words
The improvement of claim 1, wherein the other track pivot comprises a pivotal connection with a shoe slidable along said track.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
35 words
The improvement of claim 8, wherein the block member defines the track pivot at one end of the sash arm and the shoe defines the track pivot at the other end of the support arm.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
87 words
The improvement of claim 8, wherein the track comprises a longitudinal section mounted to the window frame, an upright section along one side of the longitudinal section and extending away from the window frame, an overhanging section supported on the upright section spaced from the longitudinal section, and a flange extending upright from the longitudinal section; and the shoe includes a body portion defining the other pivotal connection and a guide member adapted to slide longitudinally between said longitudinal, upright, and overhanging sections and said track flange.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
13 words
The improvement of claim 10, wherein said overhanging section overhangs said track flange.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
19 words
The improvement of claim 10, wherein said track flange is formed by a longitudinal crimp in the longitudinal section.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
16 words
The improvement of claim 10, wherein said track flange is substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal section.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
35 words
The improvement of claim 10, wherein the block member defines the track pivot at one end of the sash arm and the shoe defines the track pivot at the other end of the support arm.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
43 words
The improvement of claim 10, wherein the longitudinal section includes a guide portion on which the shoe slides and a mounting portion, said guide portion being against the window frame and said mounting portion being parallel to and spaced from the window frame.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
32 words
The improvement of claim 10, wherein the shoe defines the track pivot at one end of the sash arm and the sash arm overlies the overhanging section when the window is closed.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
153 words
In a casement hinge having a track for mounting to a window frame, a sash arm for mounting to a window sash and connected to a track pivot at one end, and a support arm pivotally connected to the sash arm at one end and having a track pivot at the other end, wherein the track includes a longitudinal section mounted to the window frame, an upright section along one side of the longitudinal section and extending away from the window frame, and an overhanging section supported on the upright section spaced from the longitudinal section, the improvement comprising: a track flange extending upright from the longitudinal section; and a shoe having a body portion defining one of the track pivots and a guide member adapted to slide longitudinally between said longitudinal, upright, and overhanging sections and said track flange; wherein the sash arm overlies the overhanging section when the window is closed.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
153 words
In a casement hinge having a track for mounting to a window frame, a sash arm for mounting to a window sash and connected to a track pivot at one end, and a support arm pivotally connected to the sash arm at one end and having a track pivot at the other end, wherein the track includes a longitudinal section mounted to the window frame, an upright section along one side of the longitudinal section and extending away from the window frame, and an overhanging section supported on the upright section spaced from the longitudinal section, the improvement comprising: a track flange extending upright from the longitudinal section; and a shoe having a body portion defining one of the track pivots and a guide member adapted to slide longitudinally between said longitudinal, upright, and overhanging sections and said track flange; wherein the sash arm overlies the overhanging section when the window is closed.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
13 words
The improvement of claim 17, wherein said overhanging section overhangs said track flange.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
19 words
The improvement of claim 17, wherein said track flange is formed by a longitudinal crimp in the longitudinal section.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
16 words
The improvement of claim 17, wherein said track flange is substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal section.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
20 words
The improvement of claim 17, wherein the shoe defines the track pivot at the other end of the support arm.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
43 words
The improvement of claim 17, wherein the longitudinal section includes a guide portion on which the shoe slides and a mounting portion, said guide portion being against the window frame and said mounting portion being parallel to and spaced from the window frame.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
19 words
The improvement of claim 17, wherein the shoe defines the track pivot at one end of the sash arm.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
43 words
The improvement of claim 23, wherein the longitudinal section includes a guide portion on which the shoe slides and a mounting portion, said guide portion being against the window frame and said mounting portion being parallel to and spaced from the window frame.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
17 words
The improvement of claim 23, wherein the shoe includes a metal stiffener extending into its guide member.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
17 words
The improvement of claim 17, wherein the shoe includes a metal stiffener extending into its guide member.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
180 words
In a casement hinge having a track for mounting to a window frame, a sash arm for mounting to a window sash and connected to a track pivot at one end, and a support arm pivotally connected to the sash arm at one end and having a track pivot at the other end, wherein the track includes a longitudinal section mounted to the window frame, an upright section along one side of the longitudinal section and extending away from the window frame, and an overhanging section supported on the upright section spaced from the longitudinal section, the improvement comprising: a block member defining one of the track pivots; a rack member fixedly secured to said track and including means for fixing said block member at a selected position on said track to correct for sag in said hinge; a track flange extending upright from the longitudinal section; and a shoe having a body portion defining the other of the track pivots and a guide member adapted to slide longitudinally between said longitudinal, upright, and overhanging sections and said track flange.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
180 words
In a casement hinge having a track for mounting to a window frame, a sash arm for mounting to a window sash and connected to a track pivot at one end, and a support arm pivotally connected to the sash arm at one end and having a track pivot at the other end, wherein the track includes a longitudinal section mounted to the window frame, an upright section along one side of the longitudinal section and extending away from the window frame, and an overhanging section supported on the upright section spaced from the longitudinal section, the improvement comprising: a block member defining one of the track pivots; a rack member fixedly secured to said track and including means for fixing said block member at a selected position on said track to correct for sag in said hinge; a track flange extending upright from the longitudinal section; and a shoe having a body portion defining the other of the track pivots and a guide member adapted to slide longitudinally between said longitudinal, upright, and overhanging sections and said track flange.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
27 words
The improvement of claim 27, wherein said block member is mounted between said rack member and said rack member and said fixing means comprises mating serrated surfaces.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
42 words
The improvement of claim 27, further comprising a first surface on the rack member and a second surface on said block member allowing sag correction by wedging a tool between said surfaces to shift the block member relative to the rack member.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
39 words
The improvement of claim 27, further comprising a tab and slot interconnection for centering said block member relative to said rack member during installation, said tab being breakable from the member to which it is fixed when correcting sag.
Claim 34
Dependent Claim
35 words
The improvement of claim 27, wherein the block member defines the track pivot at one end of the sash arm and the shoe defines the track pivot at the other end of the support arm.
Claim 35
Dependent Claim
19 words
The improvement of claim 27, wherein said track flange is formed by a longitudinal crimp in the longitudinal section.
Claim 36
Dependent Claim
37 words
The improvement of claim 27, wherein the longitudinal section includes a guide portion on which the shoe slides and a mounting portion, said mounting portion being offset from the guide portion by spacing from the window frame.
Claim 37
Dependent Claim
32 words
The improvement of claim 27, wherein the shoe defines the track pivot at one end of the sash arm and the sash arm overlies the overhanging section when the window is closed.
Claim 38
Dependent Claim
37 words
The improvement of claim 34, wherein the longitudinal section includes a guide portion on which the shoe slides and a mounting portion, said mounting portion being offset from the guide portion by spacing from the window frame.
Claim 39
Dependent Claim
17 words
The improvement of claim 34, wherein the shoe includes a metal stiffener extending into its guide member.
Claim 40
Dependent Claim
17 words
The improvement of claim 27, wherein the shoe includes a metal stiffener extending into its guide member.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1994-08-19 | 1995-02-18 | 1995-08-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1998-08-19 | 1999-02-18 | 1999-08-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2002-08-19 | 2003-02-18 | 2003-08-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |