Secure corner assembly for high-strength windows

摘要

Windows and secure corner assemblies are generally described. The windows may include a sash having stiles arranged on vertical sides thereof and rails arranged on horizontal sides thereof. Primary reinforcement members may be arranged within the stiles. Secure corner assemblies may be configured to be arranged within corners of the sash formed by intersections of the stiles and the rails. The secure corner assemblies may include at least one secondary reinforcement member arranged on an external surface of one of the rails, such as a top rail. A tilt mechanism may be configured to be coupled to a primary reinforcement member and the at least one secondary reinforcement member, thereby providing a continuous reinforcement connection around the window sash. Vinyl windows using corner assemblies according to some embodiments may have increased pressure ratings compared to vinyl windows that do not include such corner assemblies.

主权项

1. A window, comprising:
at least one sash comprising two stiles arranged on opposing vertical sides of the sash and two rails arranged on opposing horizontal sides of the sash, wherein four corners are formed by intersections of each of the two stiles with each of the two rails; two primary reinforcement members, each of the two primary reinforcement members being arranged within one of the two stiles; and a plurality of secure corner assemblies comprising:
at least one secondary reinforcement member coupled to one of the two rails, the at least one secondary reinforcement member being arranged along an external perimeter surface of the one of the two rails, anda tilt latch assembly being arranged within one of the four corners, the tilt latch assembly comprising a vertical component coupled to one of the two primary reinforcement members, and a horizontal component coupled to the at least one secondary reinforcement member.