Abstract: A positive action window lock for automatically locking a window in a closed position. The window includes a first segment and a second segment. The window lock includes a base mounted to the first segment, a slider movably mounted to the base and an engagement portion mounted to the second segment. The slider is moveable to and between release and locking positions. The slider is in engagement with the engagement portion when the first and second segments are in the closed position to generally prevent movement of the first segment relative to the second segment or to lock the window in the closed position.

Abstract: A casement operator for opening and closing a window includes a housing, a cover and a crank assembly. The cover is moveable between a closed position and an open position. The crank assembly is pivotable and includes a crank handle and a gear mounted to the crank handle. The crank handle is pivotable between a retracted position and an extended position. The crank handle is enclosed within a storage cavity in a storage position. The crank handle includes a bore proximate a base end and the gear has a first detent and a second detent. A biasing member is mounted within the bore and a securing plug is mounted at least partially within the bore. The biasing member biases the securing plug toward the gear such that the securing plug is located in the first detent in the retracted position and in the second detent in the extended position.