Retractable carrying handle for a storage battery

A carrying device for a storage battery, comprising

• at least one substantially solid and flat retractable handle connected to said storage battery, said retractable handle adaptable to be movable along a side of said storage battery,
• a plurality of guidance members associated with said handle, said guidance members projecting outward from said side of said battery, said guidance members guiding the movement of said handle,
• said handle including a crosspiece having an aperture therein for grasping said handle, and an arm extending from said crosspiece parallel to said side of said battery, said arm including a longitudinal slit therein adapted to closely receive said guidance member, said guidance member abutting against a lower end of said slit when said handle is in an extended position, said arm substantially supporting the weight of said battery when said handle is in said extended position,
• said arm comprising a plurality of longitudinal slits;
• said guidance members being received within said longitudinal slits;
• a band extending along one side of said battery, said band including a slot therein, and said arm passing through said slot;
• said band substantially conforming to the shape of said battery;
• said guidance members being disposed in the region of an underside of said band;
• and
• a guide plate projecting from said side of said battery and located adjacent said arm;
• said guide plate projecting from an underside of said band along said side of said battery.