Patent ID: 6783163
Filing Date: 2004-08-31
Classification: E05B,E05C,Y10S,Y10T

Abstract:
A floating receiving mechanism for use with a handle assembly comprising:a base plate fixedly mounted to a first surface, the base plate defining a central opening and at least two side openings therethrough, the side openings and central opening being spaced from the first surface, the side openings located on opposite sides of the central opening; and a keeper defining a central opening therethrough, the keeper being attached to the base plate via connection members extending from the keeper through the side openings so that the keeper central opening is substantially aligned with the base plate central opening, each connection member being sized so as to be slidable laterally in a respective side opening and so that each connection member is entirely spaced from and does not contact the first surface to thereby allow the keeper to move laterally relative to the base plate and the first surface, the keeper configured for releasably retaining an extending portion of the handle assembly and for movement relative to the base plate and the first surface during receipt of the extending portion to compensate for misalignment between the extending portion and the base plate.