Patent ID: 9562374
Date: 2017-02-07
CPC Classifications: E05B,Y10S,Y10T

Claim:
1. A protector for the seal associated with the handle of the door of a vehicle cargo compartment of the type having a handle moveable between a first position, wherein the cargo compartment door can be opened to access the cargo compartment, and a second position, wherein the cargo door cannot be opened, wherein the seal would be broken if the handle were moved from its second position, the protector comprising a metal housing, said housing comprising a base part adapted to be inserted between the cargo compartment door and the handle and a cover part comprising a front wall, first and second side walls each having a recess to accommodate the handle, a first end wall comprising a first locking member extending beyond the plane of said front wall and having an opening therein and a second end wall, said second end wall being pivotally connected to said front wall and pivotally connected to said base part such that said cover part can be moved relative to said base part between an open position, wherein the seal is exposed, and a closed position, wherein said seal cannot be accused, further comprising a second locking member pivotally connected to said base part and having an opening therein, such that when said cover part is in said closed position said opening in said first locking member and said opening in said second locking member are aligned.