JELD-WEN Holding. has been granted a patent for a breakaway sash lug assembly designed for hung windows. This assembly features a sash mount seat and a lug body connected by a releasable coupling, allowing the lug body to detach upon minor external force, reducing potential damage during window maintenance. GlobalData’s report on JELD-WEN Holding gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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The patent US12060747B2 describes a breakaway sash lug assembly designed for hung windows, which enhances safety and functionality by preventing damage from inadvertent contact. The assembly includes a sash mount seat that attaches to the window sash and a lug body connected via a releasable coupling, which features a detachable hinge assembly and a latch. This design allows the lug body to detach from the sash mount seat when a specified release force is applied, thereby minimizing potential damage to the window structure. The release force required for detachment ranges from a minimum of 0.1 pounds-force to a maximum of 50 pounds-force, providing flexibility in application.
Further details of the assembly include the configuration of the releasable coupling, which may consist of snap attachments or integrally formed components within the sash mount seat and lug body. The detachable hinge assembly allows for horizontal movement of the lug body away from the sash mount seat, facilitating easy removal. The assembly is designed to be installed on the meeting rail of the window sash, with specific positioning of the knuckles and latch to optimize functionality. Additionally, the assembly is compatible with hung windows that can tilt inward for cleaning, enhancing user convenience. Overall, this innovative design aims to improve the operational safety and maintenance of hung windows.
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