Combination folding crank handle and lock

A window comprising:

• a frame;
• a sash moveable with respect to the frame;
• a sash movement mechanism coupled to the sash and the frame, the sash movement mechanism configured to move the sash relative to the frame;
• a sash lock configured to lock the sash to the frame so that the sash cannot move with respect the frame;
• a window handle including a pivot mechanism, the window handle pivotable about a single axis between first and second positions at the pivot mechanism and coupled to the sash movement mechanism, in the first position the window handle is open and rotatable to move the sash and in the second position the window handle is closed, the pivot mechanism restricting pivotal movement of the handle between the first and second positions to a single plane that intersects with a recess in the window handle assembly, the recess being adapted to receive at least a portion of the handle in the second position;
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• a lock activating mechanism coupled to the window handle pivot mechanism and operationally coupled to the sash lock, the lock activating mechanism configured to always activate the sash lock when the window handle is in the second position, such that the sash lock is unlocked when the window handle is in the first position and is locked when the window handle is in the second position.

A combination sash operator and locking mechanism for a window having a movable sash and a sash lock, the combination sash operator and locking mechanism comprising:

• a sash movement mechanism couplable to the sash so as to cause the sash to move between open and closed positions when the sash movement mechanism is operated;
• a window handle including a pivot mechanism coupled to the sash movement mechanism, the window handle pivotable about a single axis between first and second positions at the pivot mechanism, in the first position the window handle is open and rotatable to move the sash by rotation of the pivot mechanism and in the second position the window handle is closed, the pivot mechanism restricting pivotal movement of the handle between the first and second positions to a single plane that intersects with a recess in the window handle assembly, the recess being adapted to receive at least a portion of the handle in the second position;
• a lock activating mechanism coupled to the window handle pivot mechanism and operationally couplable to the sash lock, the lock activating mechanism configured to always activate the sash lock when the window handle is in the second position, such that the sash lock is in an unlocked configuration when the window handle is in the first position and is in a locked configuration when the window handle is in the second position;
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• a cover configured to overlie and enclose portions of the sash movement mechanism and lock activating mechanism, the cover engaged with the window handle in both the first and second positions so as to accommodate rotation of the window handle when in the first position and movement of the window handle between the first and second positions, the cover and window handle matingly configured to provide a generally flush outer cover surface when the window handle is in the second position.