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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 02, 2020
Filed:
Mar. 22, 2018
Pella Corporation, Pella, IA (US);
Joseph A. Ritzert, Pella, IA (US);
Marlo G. Van Klompenburg, Pella, IA (US);
Todd M. Leathers, Pella, IA (US);
PELLA CORPORATION, Pella, IA (US);
Abstract
Various aspects of the present disclosure are directed toward apparatuses, systems, and methods that include a multipoint lock. The multipoint lock may include a horizontally translating lock bolt and at least one vertical translating lock bolt. In addition, the multipoint lock includes a linkage coupled to and configured to translate the horizontally translating lock bolt and the at least one vertical translating lock bolt. Further, the multipoint lock includes a gear mechanism configured to actuate the linkage and to effect translation of the horizontally translating lock bolt and the at least one vertical translating lock bolt.