US 2025/0257586 A1 · HANDLE CATCH ASSEMBLIES

Abstract

An exemplary catch assembly is configured for installation into a spindle, and generally includes a holder, a first catch, a second catch, and a bias mechanism. The holder is configured for mounting within the spindle. The first catch is mounted for movement relative to the holder between a first projected position and a first depressed position. The second catch is mounted for movement relative to the holder between a second projected position and a second depressed position. The bias mechanism biases the first catch toward the first projected position and biasing the second catch toward the second projected position.

Claims20

Dependent claims

A catch assembly for selectively coupling a handle to a spindle, the catch assembly comprising:

a holder configured for mounting within the spindle;
a first catch mounted for movement relative to the holder between a first projected position and a first depressed position;
a second catch mounted for movement relative to the holder between a second projected position and a second depressed position;
and
a bias mechanism biasing the first catch toward the first projected position and biasing the second catch toward the second projected position.

2 more elements

A method of assembling a catch assembly, comprising:

movably mounting a first catch to a holder;
movably mounting a second catch to the holder;
and
engaging a bias mechanism with the first catch and the second catch;
and
wherein, with the catch assembly assembled, the bias mechanism biases the catch assembly to a holding state in which each of the first catch and the second catch projects beyond an outer periphery of the holder.

3 more elements

Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.

Facts

Application

19/056,176Filed 18 Feb 2025

Priority

11 Nov 2021

Published

14 Aug 2025

Term ends

Not estimatedThe source records don’t support an estimate.

Classification5 codes

E05B 3/04
Fastening knobs or handles to lock or latch parts: fastening the knob or the handle shank to the spindle by screws, springs or snap bolts
E05B 1/003
Knobs or handles for wings; Knobs, handles, or press buttons for locks or latches on wings: handles pivoted about an axis perpendicular to the wing
E05B 3/003
Fastening knobs or handles to lock or latch parts: fastening knobs or handles to hollow cylindrical spindles, e.g. of tubular locks
E05B 63/04
Locks or fastenings with special structural characteristics: for alternative use on the right-hand or left-hand side of wings

Family

Application17/524,247Continuation · filed 11 Nov 2021

Application18/242,270Continuation · filed 5 Sep 2023

Application19/056,176Continuation

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Abstract

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