Patent ID: 7194930
Filing Date: 2007-03-27
Classification: E05B,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A handle comprising: a handle member, a base engaged within the handle member and pivotably coupled to the handle member such that the handle member is able to pivot relative to the base between a first position corresponding to an in-use position of the handle member and a second position corresponding to a non-use position, a locking mechanism which prevents the handle from moving to the second position upon a force to cause the handle to move to the second position being applied to the handle member, the locking mechanism including a locking member slidingly engaged through the handle member and able to move between a locking position and a release position, the locking member being coupled to a push button located at an exterior surface of the handle member, the locking mechanism having a blocking portion located within the handle and positioned between and in contact with opposed surfaces of the handle member and the base to thereby block any pivoting of the handle member from the first position, wherein the locking member is biased into said locking position by a biasing mechanism, the biasing mechanism including a leaf spring, whereby a pushing action applied to the push button causes the locking mechanism to move to the release position to remove the blocking action of the blocking portion.