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(11) | EP 2 211 009 A3 |
| (12) | EUROPEAN PATENT APPLICATION |
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| (54) | Outwardly opening window assembly |
| (57) The outwardly opening window assembly comprises four window sash profile members
each comprising an outer element, a flange which extends at least partially opposite
a peripheral edge of the window pane and means for attaching mounting hardware to
the outer element, a thermally resistive element which is connected to said flange
of said outer element, and an inner element which is connected to said thermally resistive
element. The window assembly further comprises a re-enforcement fitting which is fastened
to the outer element of one of the profile members and which extends in a direction
towards the inside of the window assembly such that at least a portion of said fitting
is located between at least a portion of the inner element which is connected to said
thermally resistive element and a portion of a window frame. The re-enforcement fitting
is in supporting contact with a portion of a locking mechanism.
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