Door handle assembly
AssigneeCarrier Corporation
InventorJon Marc Luebeck
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Abstract
A handle assembly includes a hub body that extends along a central longitudinal axis that has a first end portion that includes a first set of handle adapter engagement features and a second set of handle adapter engagement features. A handle adapter includes at least one of a first set of hub engagement features for engaging the first set of handle adapter engagement features or a second set of hub engagement features for engaging the second set of handle adapter engagement features. A handle engages both the handle adapter and the hub body.
Claims20
A handle assembly comprising:
- a hub body extending along a central longitudinal axis having a first end portion including a first set of handle adapter engagement features and a second set of handle adapter engagement features;
- a handle adapter including at least one of a first set of hub engagement features for engaging the first set of handle adapter engagement features or a second set of hub engagement features for engaging the second set of handle adapter engagement features;
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- a handle engaging both the handle adapter and the hub body.
A method of assembling a door handle comprising the steps of:
- positioning a handle adapter adjacent a first end portion of a hub body;
- engaging one of a first set of handle adapter engagement features or a second set of handle adapter engagement features on the hub body with a corresponding one of a first set of hub engagement feature or a second set of hub engagement features on the handle adapter;
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- engaging a handle with the handle adapter.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.