Universal latch handle
AssigneeArchitectural Builders Hardware Mfg., Inc.
InventorsKirti Shah, Darryl Devine
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Abstract
A door handle assembly for use with a door is provided with a base plate, a door handle having a working end pivotally connected to the base plate and a free end opposite of the working end configured for manipulation by an operator. An adapter plate mounted on the working end of the door handle and a cam lever are also included in the present door handle assembly. A securable end of the cam lever is affixable to the adapter plate, and a free end of the cam lever is configured for engagement with a cam, for activating a door latch assembly.
Claims17
A door handle assembly for use with a door, comprising:
- a base plate;
- a door handle having a working end pivotally connected to said base plate and a free end opposite of said working end configured for manipulation by an operator;
- an adapter plate mounted on said working end of said door handle;
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- a cam lever with a securable end affixable to said adapter plate, and a free end configured for engagement with a cam for activating a door latch assembly.
A push-pull door handle, comprising:
- a free end configured for manipulation by a operator;
- a working end opposite said free end and having a pair of spaced, forwardly projecting ears, a plurality of recessed spaces located between said ears, said spaces being separated by partitions;
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- said ears constructed and arranged for being pivotally mounted to a base plate.
A door handle assembly for use with a door, comprising:
- a cam lever with a securable end affixable to said working end of said door handle, and a free end configured for engagement with a cam, causing said cam to rotate coaxially about an axis;
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- said cam is provided with a pair of diametrically opposed, generally triangular lobes, and an opening between said lobes for engaging the at least one driveshaft.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.