US 12,460,457 B2
Sash tilt bolt and checkrail bracket systems for coastal impact resistant fenestrations
Craig Michael Johnson, North Oaks, MN (US); Jared Asa Shanholtzer, Saint Paul Park, MN (US); Christopher Michael Hanson, Fridley, MN (US); and Allen Anthony DaRonco, Somerset, WI (US)
Assigned to Andersen Corporation, Bayport, MN (US)
Filed by Andersen Corporation, Bayport, MN (US)
Filed on Sep. 9, 2022, as Appl. No. 17/941,696.
Claims priority of provisional application 63/242,876, filed on Sep. 10, 2021.
Prior Publication US 2023/0151654 A1, May 18, 2023
Int. Cl. E05C 9/18 (2006.01); E05C 9/04 (2006.01); E06B 3/22 (2006.01); E06B 3/96 (2006.01); E06B 5/10 (2006.01)
CPC E05C 9/1808 (2013.01) [E05C 9/04 (2013.01); E06B 5/10 (2013.01); E06B 3/22 (2013.01); E06B 3/96 (2013.01)] 19 Claims
OG exemplary drawing
 
1. An impact-resistant fenestration unit comprising:
a frame assembly comprising a sill, a head jamb, and two opposed side jambs;
a bottom sash, the bottom sash comprising a bottom rail, a check rail, and opposed stiles; the bottom sash configured to pivot inward away from the frame assembly such that the check rail moves away from the frame assembly; the bottom sash configured to move within the frame between a closed position and an open position;
a first sash tilt bolt assembly comprising a bolt;
a second sash tilt bolt assembly comprising a bolt;
the first and second sash tilt bolt assemblies disposed on opposite sides of the check rail;
a first side bracket defining a cavity to receive a portion of the bolt of the first sash tilt bolt assembly; the first side bracket mounted on one of the two opposed side jambs at a height corresponding to a position of the check rail when the bottom sash is in a closed position; and
a second side bracket defining a cavity to receive a portion of the bolt of the second sash tilt bolt assembly; the second side bracket mounted on the other of the two opposed side jambs at a height corresponding to the position of the check rail when the bottom sash is in a closed position;
wherein the first and second bolts comprise a metal inner support member and a polymeric overmold portion; and
wherein the first and second side brackets are anchored in place each using a fastener that penetrates through the frame assembly into an area outside the frame assembly.