Abstract: A positive action window lock for automatically locking a window in a closed position. The window includes a first segment and a second segment. The window lock includes a base mounted to the first segment, a slider movably mounted to the base and an engagement portion mounted to the second segment. The slider is moveable to and between release and locking positions. The slider is in engagement with the engagement portion when the first and second segments are in the closed position to generally prevent movement of the first segment relative to the second segment or to lock the window in the closed position.

Abstract: A snubber for a window unit. The snubber includes a frame mount for securing to the frame of the window unit and a sash mount for securing to the sash of the window unit, proximate the frame mount. The frame mount and the sash mount have cooperating shapes for abutting against each other upon the window unit being closed and upon pressure being applied to the sash. The frame mount and the sash mount can be secured to the window unit on easily accessible parts of the window unit.

Abstract: A building window includes a generally rectangular frame having an upper rail and opposed side rails. An upper sash and a lower sash are independently movably mounted in the frame. A pair of opposed spring detents are mounted on the side rails adjacent to the upper rail of the frame. A pair of laterally opposed latches are at upper corners of the upper sash at positions to engage the spring detents as the upper sash is moved to its fully raised position. The latches cooperate with the spring detents to hold the upper sash in its fully raised position and are releasable from the spring detents to permit lowering of the upper sash.

Abstract: A security window for shielding a secured space from forceful attacks includes a fixed lateral profile, a pane, a pane profile movably mounted on the fixed lateral profile, and a locking mechanism is configured to secure the pane profile to the fixed lateral profile. The pane profile supports the pane and is adapted to move the pane between open and closed positions. The locking mechanism has locked and unlocked positions and includes a movable profile adapted to slide longitudinally and transversely with respect to the fixed lateral profile. The movable profile is positioned between the fixed lateral profile and the pane profile when the locking mechanism is in the locked position. When the locking mechanism is in the unlocked position, the movable profile is located inside the pane profile.

Abstract: A tilt latch for pivotable window sashes is preferably integrally molded from a durable polymeric material but can also be made from metals, metal alloys or the like. The latch includes an angled projection for engaging a recess in the window frame and includes a central body having a cavity for containing a coil spring. Upper and lower covers overhang the sides of the body to form channels for engaging the edge of the sash groove.

Abstract: A telescopic stay comprises a stay body including an inner arm and an outer arm into which the inner arm is slidably fitted. In order to lock the inner and outer arms in a pre-determined superposed position, a locking rod engages a locking hole in the inner arm by a locking spring disposed in a guide member attached onto the outer arm, but the guide member has a base portion passing through a flat board of the outer arm and a locking spring urges the guide member so that the base portion is forced against the inner face of the flat board portion. This requires no specific operation for securing the guide member and therefore the telescopic stay can be assembled with a reduced number of parts.

Abstract: A latch for use in a window, the latch including a faceplate, a pair of opposed sidewalls, each sidewall defining a pawl mounting recess, a bottom wall extending between the sidewalls, an aperture defined by the faceplate that opens into a first cavity defined by the housing, and a pair of mounting arms disposed within the first cavity. Each mounting arm has a distal end extending both toward the face plate and inwardly toward a longitudinal center plane of the housing. A pawl is pivotably received in the first recess, the pawl including a top surface, an engagement surface, and a pair of mounting pins pivotally received in the pawl mounting recesses. The distal ends of the mounting arms engage the pawl adjacent a respective mounting pin such that the mounting pins are pivotably secured in the pawl mounting recesses.

Abstract: A latch assembly comprising a tilt latch mechanism and a sash lock mechanism for a vinyl window that is slidable and tiltable. The latch assembly comprises a lever movable among a first, a second, and a third position to adjust the assembly among a respective locked, unlocked, and tiltable position. In the locked position, a portion of a rotor engages a keeper to prevent the window from being able to move. In the unlocked position, the window is movable upward and downward along the rails of the window frame. In the tiltable position, the window may be tilted on an axis to allow for cleaning the outer portion of the window from inside the house.

Abstract: A multipoint lock for sliding doors. The multipoint lock mounted to a sliding door generally includes an active locking device having an active latch, and two passive locking devices, each having a passive latch. The latches are independently depth adjustable relative to an edge of the sliding door. The active locking device further includes sets of fastener apertures for receiving and securing a handle assembly thereto in at least two different positions. A lever having an actuator pin of the handling assembly can be positioned at various locations on the handle assembly such that fastener apertures of the handle assembly align with a different set of handle apertures of the active locking device depending on the position of the lever, Actuation of the active locking device by movement of the lever shifts the active latch and the passive latches simultaneously between locked and unlocked positions.

Abstract: An opening and closing device opens and closes a shielding body that partitions space by the operation of an operating unit in a range between a fully opened position and a fully closed position. The opening and closing device includes a limit setting unit, a control unit, and an operating element. The limit setting unit can perform an operation for setting an operational limit position of the shielding body. The control unit sets a range, where the shielding body can be opened and closed by the operation of the operating unit, as a predetermined range between the set operational limit position and a fully closed position or between the set operational limit position and a fully opened position. The operating element operates the control unit so that the range where the shielding body is opened and closed is set to the predetermined range.

Abstract: A double-hung window having a uniform interior wood appearance is disclosed. The window has a head jamb and side jambs. The window has an upper and lower sash, each having a wood frame. The upper and lower sashes are held in the window by the side jambs. Lock-pins are extendable from each side of the lower sash. A concealed jamb liner cover for selective engagement with each upper side jamb is provided which has an exposed wood surface and a channel for receiving the lock-pin of the lower sash. An upper sash lock housing attached to an upper portion of the wood frame of the upper sash, is provided which holds an upper sash lock-pin for each side of the upper sash. A wooden interior upper parting stop connected to the head jamb conceals the upper sash lock housing when the window is closed.

Abstract: A safer safety door, provided at low cost and imposing little burden on an operator. A primary safety door with a top and a secondary safety door are provided on a clamping unit. The primary safety door and the secondary safety door abut each other at abutting portions provided on each safety door. The secondary safety door has an engaging member that swings along a guide member. The engaging member has a hinge bent in one direction. When both safety doors are closed, the primary safety door can be freely opened and closed independently. When the secondary safety door is opened, both safety doors are linked together and move as a single body. In the state where the primary and secondary safety doors are opened separately, when the primary safety door is moved to be closed, the hinge member bends and both safety doors are linked together as a unit.

Abstract: A window vent stop for use in a sliding sash window assembly or a sliding door assembly. The vent stop has a housing adapted to be disposed in a recess in a non-movable sash member. This housing includes a cavity with a bottom plate therein. A tumbler has at least one pivot for pivotally securing the tumbler to the housing for movement between an extended position, to prevent movement of the sliding sash member and a retracted position, to allow movement of the sliding sash member. Also within the housing is a spring for biasing the tumbler toward the extended position. The tumbler has a first locking member that contacts a second locking member on a release member when the tumbler is in the retracted position and the first locking member does not contact the second locking member when the tumbler is in the extended position.

Abstract: A locking system for a moveable member supported by a support frame, the support frame having an engagement surface, the locking system comprising a lock member and an input device adapted to be mounted on the moveable member the input device being operably connected to the lock member. The input device is rotatable to move the lock member from a first position to a second position, the second position defining a locked position wherein the lock member is adapted to be in contact with the engagement surface. Means for allowing additional rotation of the input shaft after the lock member reaches the locked position is also provided.

Abstract: The invention relates to a sliding door comprising a hermetic closure device which is intended to withstand internal pressure. According to the invention, a panel is supported in a sliding manner in a guide system which is fixed in relation to an opening in a vertical wall of a closed structure. The guide system enables the panel to move: (i) longitudinally, parallel to the vertical wall, between an open position and a pre-closed position; and (ii) transversely between the pre-closed position and a hermetically-closed position. The invention comprises closure means which perform the aforementioned transverse movement by compressing a sealing strip between the panel and the wall, such that the panel is held in the hermetically-closed position by means of first, second and third closure elements which act respectively on front, rear and lower edges of the panel.

Abstract: A handle-latch assembly mounted on a horizontal sliding door and coupled to a vertically movable latch bolt which protrudes outwardly from a top or bottom door edge, and which enables the inside and outside handles of the door to be respectively used for moving the door in closing and opening directions. The door has a manual lock actuator on the inside of the door, and an optional key-lock actuator on the outside of the door, whereby latching the door in the closed position requires a deliberate manual manipulation of either the inner lock actuator or the outer key actuator. The assembly permits sequential unlocking and opening of the door from the inside by application of a single horizontally-directed force to the inner handle. The handle-latch mechanism includes cooperating linkages, and the linkages are automatically reset into an unlocked position whenever the locked door is opened from the inside.

Abstract: A security device for installation in an upper sash of a double-hung window, in which the window has a window frame having two side surfaces, a top surface and a bottom surface, a lower sash mounted in a lower half of the window frame and an upper sash mounted in an upper half of the window frame. The upper and lower sashes are mounted offset from each other so that they slide up and down the window frame independently of each other. The security device is mounted to the upper sash via a bracket, and comprises a post having a top end that abuts the top surface of the window frame and a bottom end abutting a top surface of the lower sash to prevent the lower sash from sliding within the window frame. There is a cross-bar running through the post perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the post and extending in opposite directions from the post. The cross-bar is located immediately beneath the bracket to act as a stop against downward sliding of the upper sash.

Abstract: A locking system for a movable member supported by a support frame, the support frame having an engagement surface, the locking system comprising a lock member and an input device adapted to be mounted on the movable member the input device being operably connected to the lock member. The input device is rotatable to move the lock member from a first position to a second position, the second position defining a locked position wherein the lock member is adapted to be in contact with the engagement surface. The locking system also includes a link arm and a spring that permits additional rotation of the input device after the lock member reaches the locked position, if necessary.

Abstract: A device for maintaining an openable window in a desired position within a window frame is provided. The device comprises a rod having a top end and a bottom end and a housing having a top end, a bottom end, a front surface, and a rear surface. A first aperture is formed in the to the housing. A second aperture is formed in the bottom end of the housing with the rod slidably receivable into the first aperture, through the housing, and out of the second aperture. A grasping mechanism is secured on the housing for releasably grasping the openable window. An adjusting mechanism selectively adjusts the position of the housing on the rod.

Abstract: A security lock for sash windows includes an elongated cam that revolves in order to engage a keeper. The security lock also includes a tab that urges the cam against a wall of a housing to provide extra security. Once the cam contacts the housing wall it will not rotate to open as occurs in conventional sash locks. A groove and a race within the top inside of the housing direct a guide affixed to the top of the cam a), initially in a circular direction, and b), finally into a lateral direction into engagement with a locking stud on the wall of the housing. A rotating tab affixed to the handle axle causes the final cam movement during the locking process.

Abstract: A window includes at least one movable sash having a horizontal rail with a horizontal top portion and a vertical portion extending downward from the horizontal top portion. A pull rail portion extends from the horizontal rail beyond the vertical portion. A latch is located below the pull rail and adjacent the vertical portion. The latch includes a pull handle configured to release a latching mechanism from one of a second sash or a frame.

Abstract: A building window includes a generally rectangular frame having an upper rail and opposed side rails. An upper sash and a lower sash are independently movably mounted in the frame. A pair of opposed spring detents are mounted on the side rails adjacent to the upper rail of the frame. A pair of laterally opposed latches are at upper comers of the upper sash at positions to engage the spring detents as the upper sash is moved to its fully raised position. The latches cooperate with the spring detents to hold the upper sash in its fully raised position and are releasable from the spring detents to permit lowering of the upper sash.

Abstract: A sliding door has a latch assembly and a vertically disposed pull handle that would normally interfere with convenient operation of the latch lever. A rotatable latch lever is located beyond the handle and a rotatable latch is located opposite the handle. A 4-bar coupling extends between the lever and the latch so that the latch is conveniently rotatable from beyond the pull handle for engaging a cooperating keeper.

Abstract: A locking apparatus for a garage door which utilizes a pair of actuators with one actuator being mounted at a side edge of the garage door and the other actuator mounted at the opposite side edge of the garage door. One actuator is mounted on a carrier gear which connects to a worm gear which is driven by an electric motor. Each operator connects with a locking bolt with there being a separate locking bolt for each actuator. Each locking bolt is to be movable in conjunction with the door jamb of the garage door to lock the garage door to the jamb. Both actuators pivot in the same direction. Both locking bolts are linearly slidable. A connecting member connects between the first actuator and the second actuator so that the actuators move in unison. One actuator has a back end which extends through a slot formed in a latch housing. This back end is manually accessible to cause the actuator to move manually if electricity fails.

Abstract: An engagement element is provided on the inside of the door leaf or of the door at a defined distance from the inside of the door. A spring-loaded locking hasp lies horizontally opposite the engagement element on the inside of the door frame. The locking hasp has a semicircular or claw-shaped recess and a laterally projecting locking section. A locking element is movably guided inside the door frame and connected to a vertically movable rod. During the closing movement of the door, the engagement element engages with the recess of the locking hasp, which swings with its locking section in the direction of the center of the door opening and assumes a position parallel to the door and is locked in this position by a movement of the locking element which is triggered in the vertical direction.

Abstract: An improved window sash latch which has a locking mechanism and a keeper is provided with a handle that rotates from a “locked” to an “unlocked” position. An inner cavity of the handle has a spring assembly having a sliding part that can be forced into a detent as the handle slides around a cylindrical extension of an outer surface of the latch. The detents correspond to a “locked” and an “unlocked” position of the latch. The latch also provides two cams where both cams revolve relative to each other; one cam is activated by the handle through the handle's shaft, the other cam engages the keeper, and both cams engage each other.

Abstract: A window structure which may be used as a rear window in a pick-up truck or the like. In certain example embodiments, the window structure includes a slidable window panel or sheet located between a pair of fixed window panels or sheets. The slidable window panel may be approximately flush with the fixed panels when in the closed position, but not in the opened position. A seal carrier may be supported by the sliding window, and a bulb seal may be supported by at least the seal carrier so as to cover gap(s) adjacent an edge of the sliding window panel. A latch assembly is provided including spring biased pins adapted to laterally slide in the tracks of upper and lower frame members, respectively, during opening and closing of the slidable window panel.

Abstract: A latch reinforcing block for engagement with the nose portion of any tilt latch assembly and preferably with the above-mentioned camlock/tilt latch combination, the block comprising a top and bottom and having extending from proximate the top to proximate the bottom there-through fastening portions to fasten the reinforcing block within the track of a preferred window assembly, the reinforcing block having disposed proximate the top thereof at least one cutout, notch or pocket extending towards the bottom and for receipt of a corresponding nose portion of the latch assembly in order to pass loads such as wind loads or the like to the frame section to which the reinforcing block is attached.

Abstract: A tilt latch and pivot housing which has a collapsible retainer on each of its side walls extending along a substantial portion of the length thereof and angularly outwardly from the side walls of the housing. The inner surface of each retainer is spaced from the surface of the adjacent side wall of the housing, thus forming a crevice or gap designed to receive the retainer when sufficient pressure is applied to the retainer's outer surface causing the retainer to deflect inwardly. According to some embodiments, portions of the retainers adjacent to the upper engagement ends therof are beveled. The retainers may also be beveled on one end to facilitate installation of the housing into a sash. The housing may also include a collapsible retainer formed at the bottom wall of the housing for preventing longitudinal movement of the housing after installation. The present invention is also directed to methods of manufacturing sash windows having tilt latches and/or pivots incorporating the housings.

Abstract: A dual function lock, a tilt latch assembly, and tilt latch for use on a hung or double hung window are provided. The lock includes a base, a handle, and a tilt latch actuating mechanism. The tilt latch assembly includes a lock, left and right latches, and an extensible member. The tilt latch actuating mechanism is adapted to receive the extensible member and has a null zone between locked and unlocked positions of the handle. In the null zone, no substantial movement of the extensible member as the handle is rotated from the locked to unlocked positions. The tilt latch actuating mechanism causes the extensible member to move in a direction toward the lock as the handle is rotated from the unlocked position to a tilt position.

Abstract: A hung window carrier system and method is provided. The system includes a jamb having a pair of tracks. Also included is a sash clip to be affixed to a window sash, a carrier having a slidable portion and a window sash support portion, wherein the window sash support portion removably engages the sash clip and supports the window sash. The slidable portion slides along the jamb, and the carrier is connectable to a balance. A locking mechanism includes a jamb lock located on the jamb and a carrier lock located on the carrier, the jamb and carrier locks are configured to align with each other by sliding the carrier within the jamb. After the jamb lock and carrier lock are aligned, the locking mechanism may be used to lock the carrier in place along the jamb such that the carrier cannot move in either an upper or lower direction.

Abstract: A latch for a section door wherein near the hinges located between the door elements there are provided, at each end of the elements, small rolling wheels which turn on horizontal pivots and slide within side guide bars having a vertical branch, an upper horizontal branch, and a curved connection branch located between the vertical and horizontal branches; the latch is located sideways and is intended for engaging, in its active position, in an opening provided in one of the side guide bars. The side latch is located coaxially with one of the small wheels intended to slide within the side guide bars of the section door. Preferably, the small wheel coaxial to the latch is mounted on a hollow pivot, and the latch is guided to slide within the bore of this hollow pivot.

Abstract: A movable door mounting assembly includes a stud assembly and a trolley assembly having a spring-biased cam piece that pivots between a normal position, which allows the trolley assembly to move freely on the track, and a locked position, which causes a locking surface on the cam piece to frictionally engage with a top surface of the track and hold the trolley assembly in place while the door is being hung. A catch in the stud assembly engages with the cam piece when the mounting assembly is fully assembled. Inserting the stud assembly into the trolley assembly, releases the cam piece from its locked position and, at the same time, positions the catch so that it engages with the cam piece when the door is hung.

Abstract: A windowpane is supported in a gasket by a support member so that a space for allowing the windowpane to shift therein is ensured between an end surface of the windowpane and a surface in a channel of the gasket facing the end surface, the gasket having the channel for receiving a peripheral edge of the windowpane, and the support member being removable from the gasket. The windowpane can be easily removed from a body panel by removing the support member and shifting the windowpane into the space.

Abstract: A window latch includes a sweep latch; a housing including a support wall; a non-compressible pivot fastener for attaching the sweep latch to the housing; and a detent for retaining the sweep latch in one of an open position and a locked position.

Abstract: A tilt-latch (10) is adapted for releasably securing a pivotable sash window (12) disposed within opposed guide rails (16) on a master frame (14) of a window sash assembly (11). The sash window (12) comprises a top sash rail (20), a base (22) and two stiles (24,26) connected together at their extremities. The tilt-latch (10) comprises a housing (42) adapted to be supported by the top rail (20). The housing (42) has an outward end opening (44). A latch bolt (46) is disposed within the housing (42) and has a nose (47) adapted for engaging a respective one of the guide rails (16). The latch bolt (46) further has a post (88). The tilt-latch (10) also has a spring (50) for biasing the latch bolt (46) through the outward end opening (44). An actuator (48) is connected to the latch bolt (46). The actuator (48) has a notch (90) that receives the post (88) of the latch bolt (46). The position of the notch (90) can vary on the actuator (48).

Abstract: A sliding door has a latch assembly and a vertically disposed pull handle that would normally interfere with convenient operation of the latch lever. A rotatable latch lever is located beyond the handle and a rotatable latch is located opposite the handle. A 4-bar coupling extends between the lever and the latch so that the latch is conveniently rotatable from beyond the pull handle for engaging a cooperating keeper.

Abstract: A side sliding door device is provided for a vehicle that opens and closes an entrance on a side of the vehicle by a sliding door movably supported on a horizontal door rail. The sliding door device includes an automatic locking mechanism that is interlocked with a closing operation of the sliding door, and locks the sliding door in a closed state, and a manual locking mechanism that locks the sliding door in the closed state by a manual operation. The automatic locking mechanism and the manual locking mechanism are secured on a common base plate on a vehicle body and integrated into one unit, so that the manual locking mechanism prevents an unlocking operation of the automatic locking mechanism in a locked state and holds the sliding door in the locked state.

Abstract: A double hung window is provided with a keeper on the upper pane that also provides an elongate surface for receiving a downward force for moving the upper pane. The keeper has a tongue provided on an inner side of a central web of the u-shaped member that forms the combined keeper and surface. The force-applying surface is provided on a vertically upper surface of the same central web. The force-applying surface is curved along a slight radius such that it comfortably accommodates the fingers of a user to provide the downward force.

Abstract: A forced entry resistance device (20) is provided for a sash window assembly (10). The assembly has a keeper (28) mounted on a base (25) of an upper sash window (14) and a locking assembly (30) mounted on a top rail (27) of a lower sash window (16). The locking assembly (30) has a movable cam (36) for engaging the keeper (28). The forced entry resistance device (20) comprises a member (20) adapted to be mounted to one of the base (25) and top rail (27) for preventing access to the cam (36).

Abstract: A latch reinforcing block for engagement with the nose portion of any tilt latch assembly and preferably with the above-mentioned camlock/tilt latch combination, said block comprising a top and bottom and having extending from proximate the top to proximate the bottom there-through fastening portions to fasten said reinforcing block within the track of a preferred window assembly, said reinforcing block having disposed proximate the top thereof at least one cutout, notch or pocket extending towards the bottom and for receipt of a corresponding nose portion of the latch assembly in order to pass loads such as wind loads or the like to the frame section to which the reinforcing block is attached.

Abstract: A locking system is disclosed for a moveable member supported by a support frame, the support frame having an engagement surface, the locking system comprising a lock member and an input device adapted to be mounted on the moveable member, the input device being operably connected to the lock member. The input device is rotatable to move the lock member from a first position to a second position, the second position defining a locked position wherein the lock member is adapted to be in contact with the engagement surface. The locking system also includes a link arm and a spring that permits additional rotation of the input shaft after the lock member reaches the locked position.

Abstract: A window stop (10) for limiting movement of a sliding window along a predetermined path of window movement is provided. The window stop (10) has a housing (12) having a cavity (20) wherein the housing (12) is adapted to be positioned adjacent the path of window movement. A bolt (14), operatively associated with the cavity (20), is moveable between a first position (BP1) within the housing (12) and thereby out of the path of window movement, and a second position (BP2) extending out of the housing (12) into the path of the window movement whereby the window is able to contact the bolt (14). A securing means (16) exerts a force generally perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the housing and on the bolt (14) to retain the bolt at the first position (BP1). When a second force is applied to overcome the force exerted by the securing means (16), a biasing means (18) displaces the bolt (14) toward the second position (BP2).

Abstract: A locking mechanism includes a frame having a movement obstruction arm movable into a track on which rollers of an overhead door will move. When any roller on the door abuts against the arm, it will obstruct any further opening movement of the overhead door. A camming means is associated with the movement obstruction arm to automatically shift the same to a position out of the trackway when the door is moving back to the closed position. A control module is operable with the locking mechanism and receives a signal from a locking mechanism indicative of whether or not the locking mechanism is opened or closed. The control module will thereupon provide an opening signal to an opener for the overhead door.

Abstract: A locking device for a sash of a hung sash window includes a movable mushroom-shaped locking pin disposed on the first movable sash and a lock engaging element disposed on the window jamb or the rail of the second sash. The locking pin can be actuated by a driving rod located in a driving rod mounting. The lock engaging element is in the form of a laterally open profiled part which has an inverted &OHgr;-(omega) shaped cross-section that is complementary to the shape of the locking element.

Abstract: A sliding door has a sash suspended from a top leg of a frame by having a curved channel extend along this leg and providing the sash with a post that passes through the channel and a roller attached to the post, such that the roller sits on the leg and permits the sash to slide relative to the frame. In closing the door, the sash moves towards the inner portion of the frame and is pressed against a compression gasket that extends about the inner portion of the door in order provide an airtight seal between the sash and the frame. A handle is operatively connected to a dog that is attached to the frame which dog acts on an inner wall of a jamb on the frame in order to maintain the seal.

Abstract: An apparatus for a tilt lock latch mechanism to be incorporated in double hung windows. In one embodiment, the tilt lock latch mechanism includes a rotatable element which rotates serially from a locked position, to an open position, to a tilt position.

Abstract: A forced entry resistance device (20) is provided for a sash window assembly (10). The assembly has a keeper (28) mounted on a base (25) of an upper sash window (14) and a locking assembly (30) mounted on a top rail (27) of a lower sash window (16). The locking assembly (30) has a movable cam (36) for engaging the keeper (28). The forced entry resistance device (20) comprises a member (20) adapted to be mounted to one of the base (25) and top rail (27) for preventing access to the cam (36).

Abstract: A side sliding door device is provided for a vehicle that opens and closes an entrance on a side of the vehicle by a sliding door movably supported on a horizontal door rail. The sliding door device includes an automatic locking mechanism that is interlocked with a closing operation of the sliding door, and locks the sliding door in a closed state, and a manual locking mechanism that locks the sliding door in the closed state by a manual operation. The automatic locking mechanism and the manual locking mechanism are secured on a common base plate on a vehicle body and integrated into one unit, so that the manual locking mechanism prevents an unlocking operation of the automatic locking mechanism in a locked state and holds the sliding door in the locked state.

Abstract: A latch mechanism, which is coupled to a window sash that travels within a window frame, is adapted for being coupled to a pocket brace, which extends across the channel opening of the jamb pocket of the side jamb. The latch mechanism includes a main housing, a bolt, and a tension device. The main housing has a sidewall, which includes one or more sidewall sections which extends around at least a portion of the housing and defines an interior space, and has an opening in said sidewall at one end of said housing. The sidewall forms a channel within the interior space of the main housing having an end that coincides with said opening. The bolt is substantially located within the housing and travels along the channel, and has a first end which is adapted for extending through the opening of the housing and extending into the side jamb of a window frame. A first end of the bolt has a protrusion, which projects in the direction of travel of the window sash within the window frame.