Lightweight handle
US6230925A · kind A · utility
Assignee
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 12, 1999 |
| Grant date | May 15, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 12, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65D25/2835
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Disclosed is a light weight handle assembly adapted to transport a heavy duty container which may contain sensitive electronic components. The handle assembly of the present invention generally comprises a stationary bracket which mounts to a container wall and a movable handle pivotally connected to the bracket. The bracket is formed with an inner portion that is adapted to rotatably engage with a pair of pivoting arms extending from the movable handle so that the light weight handle may easily be assembled and disassembled. Each of the pivoting arms is formed with a movable stop member which is advantageously positioned to contact and bear against stationary stop members which are attached to or are a part of the container to which the handle is attached. The stationary stop members and movable stop members each have a substantially planar contact surface which is designed such that when the movable handle is pivoted to the lifting/operative position, the movable stop members are in contact with the at least one stationary stop member with less stress in the materials than in conventional handles. The lower stresses enable a strong handle to be made of plastic material such as po…
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