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Pivoting assist handle

US8443491B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMay 24, 2010
Grant dateMay 21, 2013
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Expiry dateSep 29, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60N3/023
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An assist handle includes a hinge and a bar having a global axis. The bar is rotatable about the global axis between a first position and a second position. A spring biases the bar toward the second position. A sleeve is defined by either the bar or hinge, and is generally aligned with the global axis. A pin is operatively attached to the other of the bar or hinge and is partially disposed within the sleeve. The pin is configured to allow rotation between the hinge and the bar. The pin includes a wide portion and an undercut portion smaller than the wide portion. The undercut portion creates at least one clearance region between the pin and the sleeve.

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