Lockable paddle handle with disconnect feature for operating remotely located latches
US6513353B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 12, 2000 |
| Grant date | Feb 4, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 12, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T292/0853
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A flush mountable operating assembly has paddle-type handle nested in a housing-defined recess for pivoting between non-operated and operated positions. An operating linkage for drivingly connecting the paddle handle to one or a plurality of adjacent or remotely located latch assemblies includes overlying first and second arm that are connected to the housing for pivotal movement about a common pivot axis. A lock cylinder is carried by the housing and is coupled to a connecting element for positioning the connecting element at selected locations along the lengths of aligned slots that are formed through the first and second arms. The position of the connecting element in the slots, and the configuration and orientation of the slots determine whether the arms are drivingly connected or disconnected. When connected, the arms pivot in the unison when the handle is moved to its operated position to cause the latch operation.
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