Door handle device for vehicle

A door handle device for a vehicle comprising:

• a frame member adapted to be mounted to a door of the vehicle;
• a handle main body pivotally fitted with the frame member;
• an engaging arm formed at the handle main body and pivotally engaging with the frame member;
• a handle axial portion formed at the engaging arm and serving as a pivotal center of the handle main body;
• a bearing member supported by the frame member to pivot relative to the frame member;
• a holding portion formed at the bearing member, the holding portion being shifted between a first position and a second position by a pivotal movement of the bearing member;
• wherein when the holding portion is at the first position, the handle axial portion is engageable with or disengageable from the holding portion;
• and
• wherein when the holding portion is at the second position the handle axial portion is pivotally supported by the holding portion.