# US 9,872,547 B2 · Handle assembly for a case > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 9,872,547 B2 - Document ID: US9872547B2 - Status: Granted - Kind: B2 - Application number: 15/361,271 - Filed: 2016-11-25 - Published: 2017-05-25 - Granted: 2018-01-23 - Earliest claimed: 2015-11-25 - Assignees: Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation - Applicants: Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation - Inventors: Matthew W. Naiva - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US9872547B2 ## CPC - A45C 13/262: {for wheeled luggage} - A45C 5/14: with built-in rolling means - B25H 3/02: Boxes - A45C 2013/267: {the handle being slidable, extractable and lockable in one or more positions} - A45C: PURSES; LUGGAGE; HAND CARRIED BAGS - B25H: WORKSHOP EQUIPMENT, e.g. FOR MARKING-OUT WORK; STORAGE MEANS FOR WORKSHOPS (storing or packaging B65) ## Abstract A telescoping handle assembly, a mobile device, and a method of assembling a telescoping handle assembly for a mobile device. The handle assembly may include a first handle section, and a second handle section telescopingly arranged relative to the first handle section. The handle assembly may further include a latch assembly fixed to one of the first handle section and the second handle section and selectively engageable with the other of the first handle section and the second handle section. The latch assembly may include a latch body positioned between the first handle section and the second handle section and a shock-absorbing mount positioned between the latch body and the one of the first handle section and the second handle section. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A telescoping handle assembly for a mobile device, the handle assembly comprising: a first handle section; a second handle section telescopingly arranged relative to the first handle section; and a latch assembly fixed to one of the first handle section and the second handle section and selectively engageable with the other of the first handle section and the second handle section, the latch assembly including a latch body positioned between the first handle section and the second handle section, and a shock-absorbing mount positioned between the latch body and the one of the first handle section and the second handle section. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The handle assembly of claim 1, wherein the latch body defines a body opening, and wherein the shock-absorbing mount includes a cylindrical bushing received in the opening. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The handle assembly of claim 1, further comprising a fastener arranged to couple the latch assembly to the one of the first handle section and the second handle section. ### Claim 4 (depends on 3) The handle assembly of claim 3, wherein the shock-absorbing mount is positioned between the fastener and the latch body such that the fastener does not contact the latch body. ### Claim 5 (depends on 4) The handle assembly of claim 4, wherein the shock-absorbing mount includes a cylindrical bushing extending through the latch body and arranged to receive the fastener, wherein the one of the first handle section and the second handle section includes a wall defining a wall opening, and wherein the fastener extends through the opening to couple the latch assembly to the one of the first handle section and the second handle section. ### Claim 6 (depends on 1) The handle assembly of claim 1, wherein the first handle section includes a first elongated hollow member with a first cross-section and the second handle section includes a second elongated hollow member with a second cross-section, wherein the first cross-section is smaller than the second cross-section, and wherein the first handle section is slidingly received within the second handle section. ### Claim 7 (depends on 6) The handle assembly of claim 6, wherein the latch body is partially received in the first handle section, wherein the first handle assembly includes opposing walls, wherein the latch body defines a body opening, wherein a fastener extends through the opposing walls of the first handle section and the body opening to couple the latch assembly to the first handle section, and wherein the shock-absorbing mount is positioned in the body opening of the latch body between the fastener and the latch body. ### Claim 8 (depends on 1) The handle assembly of claim 1, wherein the shock-absorbing mount is made of thermoplastic polyurethane. ### Claim 9 A wheeled mobile device comprising: a frame; a wheel assembly supporting the frame; and a telescoping handle assembly including a first handle section, a second handle section telescopingly arranged relative to the first handle section, and a latch assembly fixed to one of the first handle section and the second handle section and selectively engageable with the other of the first handle section and the second handle section, the latch assembly including a latch body positioned between the first handle section and the second handle section, and a shock-absorbing mount positioned between the latch body and the one of the first handle section and the second handle section. ### Claim 10 (depends on 9) The mobile device of claim 9, wherein the latch body defines a body opening, and wherein the shock-absorbing mount includes a cylindrical bushing received in the body opening. ### Claim 11 (depends on 9) The mobile device of claim 9, further comprising a fastener arranged to couple the latch assembly to the one of the first handle section and the second handle section. ### Claim 12 (depends on 11) The mobile device of claim 11, wherein the shock-absorbing mount is positioned between the fastener and the latch body such that the fastener does not directly contact the latch body. ### Claim 13 (depends on 12) The mobile device of claim 12, wherein the shock-absorbing mount includes a cylindrical bushing extending through the latch body and arranged to receive the fastener, wherein the one of the first handle section and the second handle section includes a wall defining a wall opening, and wherein the fastener extends through the wall opening to couple the latch assembly to the one of the first handle section and the second handle section. ### Claim 14 (depends on 9) The mobile device of claim 9, wherein the first handle section includes a first elongated hollow member with a first cross-section and the second handle section includes a second elongated hollow member with a second cross-section, wherein the first cross-section is smaller than the second cross-section, and wherein the first handle section is slidingly received within the second handle section. ### Claim 15 (depends on 14) The mobile device of claim 14, wherein the latch body is partially received in the first handle section, wherein the first handle section includes opposing walls, wherein the latch body defines a body opening, wherein a fastener extends through the opposing walls and the body opening to couple the latch assembly to the first handle section, and wherein the shock-absorbing mount is positioned within the body opening between the fastener and the latch body. ### Claim 16 (depends on 9) The mobile device of claim 9, wherein the shock-absorbing mount is made of thermoplastic polyurethane. ### Claim 17 A method of assembling a telescoping handle assembly for a mobile device, the method comprising: fixing a latch body of a latch assembly to one of a first handle section and a second handle section; positioning a shock-absorbing mount between the latch body and the one of the first handle section and the second handle section; and inserting the one of the first handle section and the second handle section into the other of the first handle section and the second handle section in a telescoping arrangement with the latch assembly positioned in the other of the first handle section and the second handle section. ### Claim 18 (depends on 17) The method of claim 17, further comprising: inserting the shock-absorbing mount within a body opening defined by the latch body; and extending a fastener through the opening in the latch body to couple the latch body to the one of the first handle section and the second handle section with the shock-absorbing mount positioned between the fastener and the latch body. ### Claim 19 (depends on 18) The method of claim 18, further comprising extending the fastener through openings in opposing walls of the one of the first handle section and the second handle section. ### Claim 20 (depends on 17) The method of claim 17, further comprising forming the shock-absorbing mount from thermoplastic polyurethane.