Abstract:
An computer chassis handle may comprise: (a) at least one handle portion rotatable about a first axis of rotation; and (b) at least one support portion rotatable about a second axis of rotation. 
     An computer chassis may comprise: (a) a computer chassis body; and (b) at least one rotatable handle.

Description:
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION 
       [0001]    The present invention is directed to a computer chassis handle. 
         [0002]    An computer chassis handle may comprise: (a) at least one handle portion rotatable about a first axis of rotation; and (b) at least one support portion rotatable about a second axis of rotation. 
         [0003]    An computer chassis may comprise: (a) a computer chassis body; and (b) at least one rotatable handle. 
         [0004]    The foregoing summary is illustrative only and is not intended to be in any way limiting. In addition to the illustrative aspects, embodiments, and features described above, further aspects, embodiments, and features will become apparent by reference to the drawings and the following detailed description. 
     
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
         [0005]    The Detailed Description below may be better understood by those skilled in the art by reference to the accompanying figures in which: 
           [0006]      FIG. 1  depicts a perspective view of a computer chassis handle; 
           [0007]      FIG. 2  depicts an exploded view of a computer chassis handle; 
           [0008]      FIG. 3  depicts a front perspective view of a computer chassis handle; 
           [0009]      FIG. 4  depicts a rear perspective view of a computer chassis handle; 
           [0010]      FIG. 5A  depicts a cross-sectional view of a computer chassis handle; 
           [0011]      FIG. 5B  depicts a cross-sectional view of a computer chassis handle. 
       
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION 
       [0012]    It is to be understood that both the foregoing general descriptions and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only and are not restrictive of the invention as claimed. The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute a part of the specification, illustrate an embodiment of the invention and together with the general description, serve to explain the principles of the invention. 
         [0013]    In the following detailed description, reference is made to the accompanying drawings, which form a part hereof. In the drawings, similar symbols typically identify similar components, unless context dictates otherwise. The illustrative embodiments described in the detailed description, drawings, and claims are not meant to be limiting. Other embodiments may be utilized, and other changes may be made, without departing from the spirit or scope of the subject matter presented here. 
         [0014]    Referring to  FIG. 1 , a computer chassis  100  including a computer chassis body  100 A and at least one rotatable handle  101  is shown. The rotatable handle  101  may include a handle portion  102  and a support portion  103 . The rotatable handle  101  may be in a retracted position (e.g. rotatable handle  101 A) or an extended position (e.g. rotatable handle  101 B). Upon application of a rotational force to the handle portion  102  of the rotatable handle  101 , the rotatable handle  101  may be moved from the retracted position to the extended position. 
         [0015]    Referring to  FIGS. 2-4 , the handle portion  102  may be operably coupled to the computer chassis body  100 A by a handle hinge  104  having an axis of rotation A. The support portion  103  may be operably coupled to the computer chassis body  100 A by a support hinge  105  having an axis of rotation B. 
         [0016]    The support portion  103  may include at least one spring  106  (e.g. a torsion spring) configured to retain the rotatable handle  101  in a retracted position relative to the computer chassis body  100 A in the absence of a lifting force applied to the handle portion  102  by a user or locking of the rotatable handle  101  in an extended position, as will be discussed below. The at least one spring  106  and the at least one support hinge  105  may be operably coupled to the support portion  103  by at least one dowel pin  105 A. Similarly, the at least one handle hinge  104  may be operably coupled to the handle portion  102  by at least one dowel pin  104 A. 
         [0017]    The support portion  103  may further include a locking tab  107 . The handle portion  102  may include a corresponding locking recess  108 . 
         [0018]    Referring to  FIGS. 5A and 5B , upon rotation of the rotatable handle  101  from a retracted position (e.g. as depicted in  FIG. 5A ) into an extended position (e.g. as depicted in  FIG. 5B ), the locking tab  107  may be disposed within the locking recess  108  so as to frictionally engage the locking recess  108  in order to secure the rotatable handle  101  in the extended position. Such a configuration may place the support portion  103  at least partially under tension during lifting of the computer chassis  100  so as to enhance the durability of the rotatable handle  101 . 
         [0019]    The locking tab  107  may include one or more arcuate surfaces  107 A to facilitate the displacement of the locking tab  107  from the locking recess  108  upon retraction of the rotatable handle  101  from the extended position. 
         [0020]    Referring again to  FIGS. 2-4 , the handle portion  102  may include at least one actuating tab  109 . The support portion  103  may include at least one actuating tab receiving recess  110  corresponding to the at least one actuating tab  109 . The actuating tab receiving recess  110  may include an inclined actuating tab deflection portion  110 A. 
         [0021]    Referring again to  FIGS. 5A and 5B , the actuating tab deflection portion  110 A may deflect the actuating tab  109  when the handle portion  102  is rotated about axis of rotation A so as to rotate the support portion  103  about axis of rotation B thereby moving the rotatable handle  101  into an extended position. Deflection of the actuating tab  109  by the actuating tab deflection portion  110 A of the actuating tab receiving recess  110  may operate to set the locking tab  107  within the locking recess  108  while further frictionally coupling the actuating tab  109  and the actuating tab receiving recess  110  thereby securing the rotatable handle  101  in an extended position. 
         [0022]    Further, the combined depth of the actuating tab  109  and the portion of the support portion  103  defining the actuating tab receiving recess  110  may be less than or equal of the overall depth of the rotatable handle  101  allowing for the rotatable handle  101  to be retracted into a flush configuration with respect to the computer chassis body  100 A. 
         [0023]    Referring again to  FIGS. 1 and 5A , the computer chassis body  100 A may include at least one handle receiving recess  100 A. The handle receiving recess  100 A may have a depth such that the rotatable handle  101  may be received fully within the handle receiving recess  100 A when in a retracted position (e.g. rotatable handle  101 A). 
         [0024]    It is believed that the present invention and many of its attendant advantages will be understood by the forgoing description. It is also believed that it will be apparent that various changes may be made in the form, construction and arrangement of the components thereof without departing from the scope and spirit of the invention or without sacrificing all of its material advantages, the form hereinbefore described being merely an explanatory embodiment thereof. It is the intention of the following claims to encompass and include such changes.