Patent ID: 6108979
Filing Date: 2000-08-29
Classification: E05B,Y10T

Abstract:
A handle assembly for selectively releasing a latch mechanism of a vehicle door, the vehicle door mounted to a vehicle body for pivotal movement about an axis of rotation, the handle assembly comprising:a base adapted to be attached to the vehicle door;a rotatable element pivotally attached to the base, the rotatable element rotatable from a first position to a second position for releasing the latch mechanism; anda handle proper operatively interconnected with the rotatable element, the handle proper being linearly translatable such that linear translation of the handle proper causes the rotatable element to rotate from its first position to its second position so as to release the latch mechanismthe handle proper being generally U-shaped having first and second ends which extend generally perpendicular to a central portion;wherein the rotatable element includes first and second legs each defining a recess receiving a respective one of the first and second legs of the rotatable element.