Classifications

• • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
  • E04—BUILDING
  • E04D—ROOF COVERINGS; SKY-LIGHTS; GUTTERS; ROOF-WORKING TOOLS
  • E04D13/00—Special arrangements or devices in connection with roof coverings; Protection against birds; Roof drainage ; Sky-lights
  • E04D13/03—Sky-lights; Domes; Ventilating sky-lights
  • E04D13/035—Sky-lights; Domes; Ventilating sky-lights characterised by having movable parts
  • E04D13/0357—Sky-lights; Domes; Ventilating sky-lights characterised by having movable parts the parts pivoting about an axis supported on a hinged frame or arms
• • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
  • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
  • E05D—HINGES OR SUSPENSION DEVICES FOR DOORS, WINDOWS OR WINGS
  • E05D15/00—Suspension arrangements for wings
  • E05D15/48—Suspension arrangements for wings allowing alternative movements
• • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
  • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
  • E05D—HINGES OR SUSPENSION DEVICES FOR DOORS, WINDOWS OR WINGS
  • E05D15/00—Suspension arrangements for wings
  • E05D15/48—Suspension arrangements for wings allowing alternative movements
  • E05D2015/487—Tilting or swinging movements
• • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
  • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
  • E05D—HINGES OR SUSPENSION DEVICES FOR DOORS, WINDOWS OR WINGS
  • E05D7/00—Hinges or pivots of special construction
  • E05D7/08—Hinges or pivots of special construction for use in suspensions comprising two spigots placed at opposite edges of the wing, especially at the top and the bottom, e.g. trunnions
  • E05D7/082—Hinges or pivots of special construction for use in suspensions comprising two spigots placed at opposite edges of the wing, especially at the top and the bottom, e.g. trunnions the pivot axis of the wing being situated at a considerable distance from the edges of the wing, e.g. for balanced wings
  • E05D7/084—Hinges or pivots of special construction for use in suspensions comprising two spigots placed at opposite edges of the wing, especially at the top and the bottom, e.g. trunnions the pivot axis of the wing being situated at a considerable distance from the edges of the wing, e.g. for balanced wings with a movable pivot axis
• • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
  • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
  • E05Y—INDEXING SCHEME ASSOCIATED WITH SUBCLASSES E05D AND E05F, RELATING TO CONSTRUCTION ELEMENTS, ELECTRIC CONTROL, POWER SUPPLY, POWER SIGNAL OR TRANSMISSION, USER INTERFACES, MOUNTING OR COUPLING, DETAILS, ACCESSORIES, AUXILIARY OPERATIONS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, APPLICATION THEREOF
  • E05Y2900/00—Application of doors, windows, wings or fittings thereof
  • E05Y2900/10—Application of doors, windows, wings or fittings thereof for buildings or parts thereof
  • E05Y2900/13—Type of wing
  • E05Y2900/148—Windows
  • E05Y2900/152—Roof windows

Definitions

• the object of the present invention is a dual-mode tilting/swinging roof window with a tilt pivot located at the top of the window frame, and a swing pivot in the midsection of the window sash, positioned close to the glazed surface and not changing its position at some ranges of the opening angles of the sash.
• a dual-mode tilting/swinging roof window of the VELUX Company having a frame in which the sash is set by means of an intermediate frame.
• the intermediate frame consists of three members assembled at right angles to each other. When the window is closed the frame is positioned between the window frame and the sash.
• the intermediate frame is pivotally mounted in the upper part of the window, so that its tilt pivot is positioned near upper members of the frame and the intermediate frame, close to the glazed surface, and it does not change its position when the window is being tilted.
• the sash is pivotally mounted in the free ends of the frame, so that the axis of rotation of the sash about the intermediate frame is in the middle of the height of the sash, and does not change its position when the sash is rotated, and is positioned at a constant, small distance from the glazing.
• the sash is locked to prevent rotation relative to the intermediate frame by a locking element which is positioned in the middle of the upper members of the window frame and the intermediate frame.
• the upper corners of the sash are not supported and can bend inwardly under their own weight due to warping of the frame members.
• the swing mode of the VELUX roof window is activated by turning a handle positioned in the bottom member of the sash, by which the locking between the sash and the window frame is released, and by pushing the bottom part of the sash.
• the intermediate frame then moves along with the sash as both parts are connected by the locking element. But if the handle of the locking element is pulled when the window is ajar, thus uncoupling the locking between the sash and the intermediate frame, then both modes will be active at the same time, and it will be possible to rotate the sash between the intermediate arms of the intermediate frame raised above the roof surface. In this position the system of window elements loses its rigidity and stability, which is disadvantageous, and dangerous for the user.
• the swing mode of the roof window is activated by turning the handle, which releases the coupling of the sash with the window frame, and by pulling the handle of the locking element, positioned in the upper member of the sash, which releases the coupling between the sash and the frame.
• both modes are available, tilting and swinging.
• the sash will rotate, as required, relative to the window frame and the intermediate frame which rests in the window frame under its own weight; by pushing the midsection of the sash, it will be raised above the roof surface with the frame acting as an outrigger.
• the system of window elements loses its rigidity and stability.
• the design of the tilting/swinging roof window of the VELUX company allows for one mode to be used at one time, without preventing both modes to be used simultaneously.
• the object of the present invention is a dual-mode tilting/swinging roof window equipped with a locking system which, alternatively, locks the swing mode while allowing the tilt mode, or locks the tilt mode while allowing the swing mode, secured against simultaneous use of the tilt and swing modes, and having a tilt pivot positioned in the upper member of the window frame, and a swing pivot positioned in the midsection of the sash and not changing its position at some ranges of the opening angles of the sash. Also, when the basic tilt mode is used, elements of the locking system support the sash near its upper corners, which makes the structure more rigid and protects the sash against warping.
• the roof window according to the present invention has a window frame in which a sash is mounted via an intermediate frame, advantageously in the form of two parallel intermediate arms.
• the upper ends of the intermediate frame arms are pivotally mounted in the side members of the window frame, very close to the upper cross member, and the sash is pivotally mounted in its midsection with the bottom ends of the intermediate frame arms, and the tilt pivot does not change its position when the window is tilted, and the swing pivot does not change its position at some ranges of the opening angles of the sash, and is positioned very close to the surface of the glazing.
• the window is equipped, advantageously on both sides, with a locking system comprising two catch systems and a control mechanism, which, alternatively, locks the intermediate frame with the window frame while uncoupling the sash from the intermediate frame, which prevents the window from being tilted and enables its rotation, or locks the sash with the intermediate frame while uncoupling the intermediate frame from the window frame, thus preventing rotation of the sash and enabling its tilt mode.
• a locking system comprising two catch systems and a control mechanism
• the locking system permits only one selected mode at a time while completely locking the possibility of using the other function at the same time.
• the window is also equipped with a known system aiding the tilting of the window, comprising a support pivotally connected at one end with the window frame, while the other end of the support is connected with a slide equipped with a spring, which travels along a runner mounted in the intermediate frame arm.
• the window according to the present invention is shown in four embodiments A, B, C, and D in a drawing wherein figures 1A, 1 B, 1C, and 1 D present a view of the window with its sash ajar, figures 2A, 2B, 2C, and 2D present the view of the window in its rotating mode, figures 3A, 3B, 3C, and 3D present the elements of the locking system in the exploded axonometric view, while figures 4A, 4B, 4C, and 4D present exploded side views of elements of the window frame and elements of the locking system.
• a dual-mode tilting/swinging roof window has window frame 1 with fitting 2 along its side members, and sash 3, connected on both sides by intermediate arms 4.
• the intermediate arms 4 are at one end connected with the fitting 2 so that they can rotate about tilt pivot 5 positioned near the upper member of the window frame 1.
• the sash 3 is pivotally connected with the opposite ends of the intermediate arms 4, and swing pivot 6 is positioned in the middle of the height of the sash 3.
• the window is equipped with a locking system, comprising two catch systems and a control mechanism.
• the control mechanism of the locking system comprises strip 7 connected with rocker 8, switch 9 and support 10 with a wedge-shaped recess.
• Strip 7 is set in the intermediate arm 4 so that it can slide along it, and its travel is limited by pin 11 on intermediate arm. 7 and co-operating oblong opening 14 in the intermediate arm 4.
• Rocker 8 having the form of a double-arm lever, is connected with one end of strip 7 by pin 17. To one arm of rocker 8, pin 18 is affixed, passing through opening 19 in the intermediate arm 4, whereas the other arm has coupling fork 20.
• Switch 9, with plate 21 is set in the side member of the window frame 1 , and is accessible through opening 22. Plate 21 co-operates with coupling fork 20.
• Switch 9 also has strip 23, with locking element 24. Strip 23 transmits the movement of switch 9 via rocker 25 and drive rod 26 from one side of the window to the other.
• Single-arm lever 28 with spring 29 is mounted on pin 27 affixed to the fitting 2 of the window frame 1.
• Lever 28 has pin 30 at its free end, and bumper 31 in the midsection.
• Lever 28 co-operates with locking element 24 travelling in curved recess 33 in the fitting 2 of the window frame.
• Element 10 is affixed to the sash 3 and its wedge-shaped recess supports the pin 18 on element 8.
• the catch system locking the sash 3 with the intermediate arm comprises element 34 with recess 35; element 34 is affixed to the side member of the sash 3 at a considerable distance from the swing pivot 6 and stop pin 36 on strip 7.
• the catch system locking the intermediate arm 4 with the window frame 1 comprises pin 13 affixed to strip 7 at a considerable distance from the tilt pivot 5, and recess 37 in the fitting 2, which has locking hook 38.
• the elements of the locking system affixed to the intermediate arm 4 are covered by a cover strip P, with locking pin 36 passing through the cover P to co-operate with wedge-shaped element 34 affixed to the sash 3.
• the roof window is in its basic tilt mode when strip 7 is in its end position closest to the tilt pivot 5.
• Pin 36 rests in recess 35 thus locking the sash 3 relative to the intermediate arm 4, whereas pin 13 rests in recess 37 outside the reach of locking hook 38.
• Switch 9 is in its end position in the direction of the tilt pivot 5.
• Pin 18 of rocker 8 is supported by a wedge-shaped recess in element 10, and fork 20 engages plate 21 of switch 9.
• fork 20 will move away from plate 21 of switch 9, which will prevent the locking system from switching modes when the window is in its tilt mode.
• the dual-mode tilting/swinging roof window has a window frame 1 with fitting 2 along its side members, and the sash 3, which is connected on both sides by the intermediate arms 4.
• the intermediate arms 4 are at one end pivotally connected with the fitting 2 relative to the tilt pivot 5 positioned near the upper member of the window frame 1.
• the sash 3 is pivotally connected with the other end of the intermediate arms 4, and the swing pivot 6 is positioned in the middle of the height of the sash 3. In the window's closed position, the intermediate arms 4 are positioned between the side members of the window frame 1 and the sash 3.
• the control mechanism of the locking system comprising strip 7 and striplet 39 connected by spring 40, and also comprising wedge-shaped element 41 , is set in the side member of the sash 3, with the wedge-shaped surface oriented towards the tilt pivot 5.
• Striplet 39 having catch 46 and pin 47, is set so that it can slide against strip 7, near catch 42 on the side lying closer to the tilt pivot 5, with its travel limited by oblong opening 48 in strip 7 and oblong opening 49 in striplet 39, and pins 44 and 47 co-operating with them.
• Spring 40 is positioned between catches 42 and 46.
• the wedge-shaped surface of element 41 co-operates with pin 47.
• the catch assembly which locks the sash 3 with the intermediate arm 4 comprises wedge-shaped element 50 set on the side member of the sash 3, at a considerable distance from the swing pivot 6, with the wedge-shaped surface and recess 51 under it oriented towards the swing pivot 6, and also comprises striplet 52 with stop pin 53 and catch 54, set so that it can slide along strip 7, near catch 42 on the side oriented towards the swing pivot 6, with its travel limited by slot 55 in the strip 7 and slot 56 in striplet 52, and pins 44 and 53 cooperating with them.
• Spring 57 is positioned between catches 42 and 54.
• Pin 53 co-operates with the wedge surface of wedge-shaped element 50, and recess 51.
• the catch system locking the intermediate arm 4 with the window frame 1 , comprises pivoted catch 58 with spring 59, set in the intermediate arm 4 at a considerable distance from the tilt pivot 5, and also comprises pin 60 set in the fitting 2 of the window frame 1.
• Catch 58 has the form of a double-arm lever with arms perpendicular to each other and to pin 61 located at its apex.
• Pin 62 co-operates with curved slot 64 in the intermediate arm 4, and with thrust element 43 in the strip 7, whereas hook 63 co-operates with pin 60, affixed to the fitting 2 of the window frame 1.
• two-position preselectors 65 are pivotally mounted; they are equipped with switch 66, and are connected by element 67, transmitting the swing movement from one preselector to the other.
• Pre-selector 65 co-operates with the strip 7.
• spring 40 is stronger than spring 57, and both springs are so affixed that they pull together pins 47 and 53 pressing them to the wedge-shaped surfaces of elements 41 and 50.
• the elements of the locking system are set on the intermediate arm 4 and are covered with the cover plate P, while pins 47 and 53 pass through it to cooperate with wedge-shaped elements 41 and 50 set in the sash 3.
• the roof window is in its basic tilt mode when pre-selector 65 is set in the bottom position, outside the reach of the strip 7. Then, strip 7 is in its end position closest to the tilt pivot 5. Pin 53 rests in recess 51 of element 50 and locks the movement of the sash 3 relative to the intermediate arm 4. At the same time, pin 62 is in the position forced by thrust element 43, and hook 63 is outside the reach of pin 60. In this situation, During opening of the window, the intermediate arm 4 moves together with the sash 3 and rotates about the tilt pivot 5. In order to switch to the swing mode, pre-selector 65 must be set in its upper position while the window is open.
• the position of strip 7 of the control mechanism is pre-selected with two- position pre-selector 65 set so that it can tilt relative to the window frame 1.
• Switch 66 is accessible only when the window is closed and the locking system switches modes during closing of the window. Depending on which mode is to be active after the window is re-opened, proper position of pre-selector 65 has to be set while the window is open.
• Both modes of the roof window are activated by means of the handle located in the bottom member of the sash 3, by applying pressure to it during opening of the window, or pulling it during closing of the window.
• the sash 3 is supported, in its upper part by pin 53, affixed to the frame 4 , while resting in recess 51 of the wedge-shaped element 50, which makes the sash 3 more rigid and protects its frame against deformation.
• the dual-mode tilting/swinging roof window has the window frame 1 with the fitting 2 along its side members, and the sash 3 which are connected on both sides by intermediate arms 4.
• the intermediate arms 4 are at one end connected with the fitting 2 so that they can rotate about the tilt pivot 5 positioned near the upper member of the window frame 1.
• the sash 3 is pivotally connected with the opposite ends of the intermediate arms 4, and the swing pivot 6 is positioned in the midsection of the sash 3.
• the intermediate arms 4 are positioned between the side members of the window frame 1 and the sash 3.
• the control mechanism of the locking system comprising strip 7 and striplet 39 connected by spring 40, and also comprising wedge-shaped element 41 set in the side member of the sash 3 with the wedge-shaped surface oriented towards the swing pivot 6, and also comprising rotary catch 58 having pin 61 , set in the intermediate arm 4.
• Strip 7,with catches 42 and 42a in its midsection and thrust surface 43 at the end closer to the swing pivot 6, is set so that it can slide along the intermediate arm 4, with its travel limited by pins 44 in the intermediate arm 4 and oblong slots 45 in strip 7.
• Striplet 39 with catch 46 and pin 47 is set so that it can slide along strip 7, with its travel limited by oblong slot 48 in strip 7, and by pin 47.
• Rotary catch 58 has the form of a double-arm lever whose one arm has at its end bumper 58a and the other arm has the shape of a pointed hook 63.
• the hook part of the arm has pin 62 co-operating with thrust surface 43 of strip 7. While catch 58 rotates, pin 62 travels along curved slot 64 in the intermediate arm 4.
• the catch system locking the sash 3 with the intermediate arm 4 comprises wedge-shaped element 50 set in the side member of the sash 3 at a considerable distance from the swing pivot 6, and also comprising recess 51 under it, on the side closer to the tilt pivot 5, and also comprises striplet 52 with stop pin 53 and catch 54, set so that it can slide along strip 7, with its travel limited by oblong slot 55 and pin 53.
• Spring 57 is positioned between catches 42a and 54.
• Pin 53 co-operates with the wedge-shaped surface and recess 51 in the wedge-shaped element 50.
• the catch system locking the intermediate arm 4 with the window frame 1 constitutes an arm of rotary catch 58 set in the intermediate arm at a considerable distance from the tilt pivot 5.
• the arm has hook 63 at its end, and pin 60 set in the fitting 2 of the window frame 1. Hook 63 and pin 60 co-operate with each other.
• two-position, slide-type preselectors 65 with switch 66 are set, connected with each other by elements 67, 67a, and 68 which transmit movement from one pre-selector to the other.
• Preselectors 65 are also equipped with thrust plate 69, co-operating with the arm of catch 58 that is equipped with bumper 58a.
• spring 40 is stronger than spring 57, and both springs are so affixed that they pull together pins 47 and 53, and press them to the wedge surfaces of wedge-shaped elements 41 and 50.
• the elements of the locking system are set on the intermediate arm 4 and are covered with the cover plate P, while pins 47 and 53 pass through it to cooperate with wedge-shaped elements 41 and 50 set in sash 3.
• the roof window is in its basic tilt mode when pre-selector 65 is closer to the tilt pivot 5.
• Thrust plate 69 of pre-selector 65 is outside the reach of catch 58.
• Strip 7 is in its end position, closest to the swing pivot 6.
• Pin 53 rests in recess 51 of element 50 and locks movement of the sash 3 relative to the intermediate arm 4.
• pin 62 is in the position forced by thrust surface 43, and the arm of catch 58 that is equipped with hook 63 is outside the reach pin 60 in the fitting 2 of the window frame 1. In this situation, during opening of the window, the intermediate arm 4 moves together with the sash 3 and rotates about the tilt pivot 5.
• pre-selector 65 In order to switch to the swing mode, pre-selector 65 must be moved towards the swing pivot 6 while the window is open. During closing of the window, by pulling the handle positioned in the bottom part of the sash, the arm equipped with bumper 58a of catch 58 will rest on the thrust plate 69 of pre-selector 65 and, during continued movement of the sash 3 with the intermediate arm 4, will force rotation of catch 58 about pin 61. Pin 62, by pressing on thrust surface 43, will move strip 7 towards the tilt pivot 5, and opening 55 which limits the movement of pin 53 will slide it out of recess 51 and release the locking of the intermediate arms 4 with the sash 3. The arm of catch 58 that is equipped with hook 63 will engage with pin 60 and lock the intermediate arm 4 with the window frame 1.
• the pre-selector 65 To return to the tilt mode, the pre-selector 65 must be shifted towards the tilt pivot 5, while the window is open. This will move away thrust plate 69 beyond the reach of the arm with bumper 58a.
• wedge-shaped element 41 During closing of the window, by pulling the handle, wedge-shaped element 41 will shift pin 47 and put spring 40 under tension, which will shift strip 7 towards the swing pivot 6.
• the shifting of strip 7, by the action of spring 57, will shift pin 53 to the wedge-shaped surface of element 50; pin 53 will rest in the recess 51 and lock the sash 3 with the intermediate arm 4.
• pre-selector 65 Depending on which mode is to be active after the window is re-opened, proper position of pre-selector 65 has to be set while the window is open.
• the modes of the roof window are used alternatively, after releasing the handle positioned in the bottom section of sash 3 and pushing it when the window is being opened, or pulling the it when the window is being closed.
• the sash 3 When the locking system is set to the basic tilt mode, the sash 3 is supported in its upper part by pin 53, which is set in the intermediate arm 4, resting in the recess 51 of the wedge-shaped element 50, which makes the sash 3 more rigid thus protecting it against deformation.
• a dual-mode tilting/swinging roof window has the window frame 1 with the fitting 2 along its side members, and the sash 3, connected on both sides by the intermediate arms 4.
• the sash 3 is pivotally connected with the opposite ends of the intermediate arms 4, and the swing pivot 6 is positioned in the midsection of the sash 3.
• the intermediate arms 4 are positioned between the side members of the window frame 1 and the sash 3.
• the control mechanism of the locking system is positioned, comprising strip 7 and striplet 39 connected by spring 40, and wedge-shaped element 41 set in the side member of the window frame 3 and the wedge surface oriented towards the swing pivot 6, also comprising a rotary element 58b in the form of a double-arm lever rotating on pin 61 set in the intermediate arm 4 positioned at a considerable distance from the tilt pivot 5.
• One arm of the rotary element 58b has at its end bumper 58a and at the other end there is a pin 62 co-operating with curved slot 64 in the intermediate arm 4.
• Striplet 39, having catches 46 and 46a and pins 47 and 47a is set so that it can slide along strip 7. The movement of pins 47 and 47a is limited by oblong slots 48 and 48a in strip 7.
• the wedge surface of the wedge-shaped element 41 co-operates with pin 47.
• the catch system locking the sash 3 with the intermediate arm 4 comprises wedge-shaped element 50 set in the side member of sash 3 at a considerable distance from the swing pivot 6, and also comprises a wedge-shaped surface and recess 51 under it, on the side closer to the tilt pivot 5, and also comprises stop pin 53 set in strip 7. Pin 53 co-operates with the wedge-shaped surface and recess 51 in element 50.
• the catch system locking the intermediate arm 4 with the window frame 1 consists of rotary catch 58 having the form of a single-arm lever with pin 61 constituting its axis of rotation, which also constitutes the axis of rotation for rotary element 58b, and pin 60 set on the fitting 2 of the window frame 1.
• the arm of catch 58 has the form of hook 63, which at the bend has pin 71 , cooperating with curved slot 72 in the arm of rotary element 58b.
• Rotary element 58b and rotary catch 58 co-operate with each other via pin 71 and opening 72, and spring 73 attached to pins 62 and 71.
• two-position slide-type pre-selectors 65 are set on both sides, comprising switch 66 and thrust plate 69.
• Preselectors are connected with each other by elements 67, 68, 74, and 75 transmitting movement from one pre-selector to the other.
• Pre-selector 65 cooperates, via thrust plate 69 with an arm ended with bumper 58a of rotary element 58b.
• Springs 40 and 57 are so affixed that they pull together pins 47 and 53, pressing them to the wedge-shaped surfaces of elements 41 and 50, and spring 57, affixed between catch 46a and catch 70 in the intermediate arm, protects the control mechanism against spontaneous, gravitational switching of modes when the sash 3 is tilted open together with the intermediate arm 4.
• the elements of the locking system are set on the intermediate arm 4 and are covered with the cover plate P, while pins 47 and 53 pass through it to cooperate with wedge-shaped elements 41 and 50 set in the sash 3.
• the roof window is in its basic tilt mode when pre-selector 65 is closer to the tilt pivot 5. Thrust plate 69 of pre-selector 65 is then outside the reach of rotary element 58b.
• Strip 7 is in its end position, closest to the swing pivot 6 and pin 53 rests in recess 51 and locks the sash 3 with the intermediate arm 4.
• pin 62 is in the position forced by recess 43, and the arm of rotary catch 58 that has hook 63 is outside the reach pin 60 in the fitting 2 of the window frame 1.
• the intermediate arm 4 moves together with the sash 3 and rotates about the tilt pivot 5.
• pre-selector 65 In order to switch to the swing mode, pre-selector 65 must be moved towards the swing pivot 6 while the window is open.
• the hook 63 When the window is in the final phase of closing, the hook 63 will engage with pin 60 and lock the intermediate arm 4 with the window frame 1. After the window is opened again, by applying pressure to the handle, it will be possible only to rotate the sash 3 relative to the intermediate arm 4 and the window frame 1. As the sash 3 changes its position, the wedge-shaped element 41 will move away from pin 47 and pin 47 will approach pin 53 by the action of springs 40 and 57. During closing of the window, wedge-shapes element 41 will shift pin 47 towards the swing pivot 6 and put spring 40 under tension, but without moving strip 7 towards the swing pivot 6, as the latter is locked by pin 62.
• the pre-selector 65 To return to the tilt mode, the pre-selector 65 must be shifted towards the tilt pivot 5, while the window is closed. This will move away thrust plate 69 beyond the reach of the arm of rotary element 58b that has bumper 58a at its end.
• wedge-shaped element 41 will shift pin 47 and put spring 40 under tension, which will force shifting of strip 7 towards the swing pivot 6.
• pin 53 will move and rest on wedge- shaped surface of element 50 and next will rest in recess 51 , thus locking the sash 3 with the intermediate arm 4.
• the position of strip 7 of the control mechanism is pre-selected with two- position pre-selector 65, set so that it can slide relative to the window frame 1.
• Switch 60 is accessible only when the window is closed, and the locking system switches modes only during closing of the window. Depending on which mode is to be active after the window is re-opened, proper position of pre-selector 65 has to be set while the window is open.
• the modes of the roof window are used alternatively, after releasing the handle- positioned in the bottom section of sash 3 and applying pressure to it when the window is being opened, or pulling the it when the window is being closed.
• the sash 3 is supported in its upper part by pin 53, which is set in the intermediate arm 4, resting in the recess 51 of the wedge-shaped element 50, which makes the sash 3 more rigid thus protecting it against deformation.

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