Patent ID: 6629391
Filing Date: 2003-10-07
Classification: E04D

Abstract:
A window for installation in a roof of the type having an inclined roof surface and an underlying supporting structure, said window comprising a window frame with frame pieces, each extending in a longitudinal direction and having an outer side wall defining a plane substantially perpendicular to the roof surface, and a plurality of mounting brackets; wherein each mounting bracket comprises:an angular bracket member having a first and a second leg connected integrally with each other, and a substantially plate-shaped base member having at least one opening for receiving fastening means and being connected with the outer side wall of the window frame piece, said base member defining a plane which is parallel to said outer side wall plane, the angular bracket member being connected with the base member in such a way that, in a transportation position of the window, the second leg of said angular bracket member protrudes inwards in relation to the plane of the base member, whereas in an installation position of the window, the second leg protrudes outwards in relation to said plane, in which locking means are provided for locking the first leg of the angular bracket member in relation to the base member in the installation position, and adjusting means are provided for adjusting the position of the angular bracket member in at least a transverse direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the frame piece of the window frame and parallel to the outer side wall.