Patent · US Expired

Low profile handle

US5862690A · kind A · utility

32Cited by
14References
12Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateOct 4, 1996
Grant dateJan 26, 1999
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Expiry dateOct 4, 2016

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T292/57
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A low profile handle (20) includes a bezel (22) receiving a rotatable handle member (24). The handle member (24) includes an annular section (74) inserting with a bore through the bezel (22). The annular section includes a collar with recesses engaging tabs from a gear member seating to the end of the annular section. The gear (28) includes a recessed portion receiving the annular section to decrease overall height. A lock cylinder (26) inserts into the annular section and includes a cavity (110). A locking pin (30) slides within a channel formed in the handle and includes a peg (92) extending into the cavity (110). The rotation of the lock cylinder (26) retracts and extends the pin (30) into the cavity (66) formed in the bezel (22).

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