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Abstract

A window latch mechanism for use on cab structures associated with agricultural and construction machinery having improved resistance against breakage. The resistance against breakage is accomplished by constructing the window latch from a resilient material shaped in a forked configuration having a first and second tine. The latches are oriented such that the tines maintain a general vertical orientation. The window latch is pivotally connected to one tine, and the remaining tine is supported by the window slide. Vertical forces imparted to the window are reflected onto the latch and cause the resilient latch tines to move relative to each other, thereby allowing the tines to absorb the forces. The window latch is associated with a window slide having one longitudinal surface which cooperates with the sides of the window to permit vertical location of the window, and another longitudinal side of the slide includes a plurality of notches whereby the latch mechanism can be engaged in the notched to permit placement of the window in any number of vertical positions.

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