Integrated handle and latch assembly for RV screen and entry doors

US9540853B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• TriMark Corporation · US

Inventors

• Barbara J. Pickar · New Hampton, US
• Mark Smith · Venetia, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Jul 11, 2013
• Grant date: Jan 10, 2017
• Expiry date: Dec 20, 2033

Classification

• Technology area (CPC Y): Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
• CPC primary: Y10T292/0968
• WIPO field: Civil engineering
• WIPO sector: Other fields

Abstract

A handle assembly is provided for a dual main door and screen door assembly of an RV or trailer. The assembly includes a main door module and a screen door module. The main door module includes an outside handle which retracts the main door plunger when the doors are both closed. The screen door module includes an inside handle which retracts the main door plunger from inside the RV or trailer when both doors are closed. The inside handle also retracts the screen door plunger when from inside the RV or trailer when the screen door is closed and the main door is open. An outside handle on the screen door module retracts the screen door plunger from the outside when the main door is open and the screen door is closed.