A keeper (18) for use in a casement window assembly (10). The keeper (18)
comprises a first portion (54), an intermediate portion (58), a second
portion (56), and a slot (59). The first portion (54) has at least one
aperture (60) adapted to receive a fastener. The first portion (54) also
has a mounting surface (70) adapted to engage a portion of the casement
window assembly (10). The intermediate portion (58) extends generally
perpendicular from the first portion (54). The intermediate portion (58)
has a rib (86) that increases the strength of the keeper (18) positioned
adjacent an extent of the first portion (54). The second portion (56)
extends from the intermediate portion (58) and has a finger (72) adapted
to slidingly engage a pin (38) of the casement window assembly (10). The
slot (59) is generally defined by the rib (86) and the finger (72) and is
adapted to receive the pin (38) to secure the casement window assembly
(10) in a locked position.
