Pop-up handle assembly
US6474119B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 28, 1999 |
| Grant date | Nov 5, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 31, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T292/57
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A pop-up handle assembly includes a planar mounting panel which may be integral with a housing. The assembly also includes dual longitudinal bores generally parallel to one another and offset from each other. A handle that rotationally drives an interconnected shaft is carried by one of the bores to operate between locked and open positions. When in locked position, the handle is prevented from being rotated. When in open position, the handle extends outwardly from the housing and can rotate approximately 90 degrees to thereby drivingly rotate the shaft, which allows access to an enclosed space. A lock cylinder is carried by the other bore and rotates therein between locked and unlocked positions. When in locked position, the cylinder is not depressible. When in the unlocked position, the cylinder functions as a depressible push button which engages a retainer member to release the handle from locked position.
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