Handle assembly

Details Handle assembly Handle assembly

1985-01-02

1986-01-21

Scott, Samuel

Valves and valve actuation

Detachable actuator

Rotary valve

251291, 16114R, 16121, 16DIG24, 16DIG30, 74553, 292 19, 292352, 292353, 292DIG4, 403 16, 403 17, 403361, F16K 3160

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045653500

ABSTRACT:
A handle assembly for attaching a decorative handle to a turning stem is disclosed. The handle can be placed on, as well as removed from the stem by a straight axial motion (without turning the handle). In one embodiment, the stem adapter is secured to a valve stem and has an angled shoulder surface and an undercut portion. An attachment screw is employed to secure the stem adapter to the valve stem. The handle adapter has a multiplicity of resilient finger members with terminal portions adapted to engage both the angled shoulder surface and the undercut portion of the stem adapter. A handle member of a generally U-shaped configuration has a retainer member secured therein with the retainer member having finger engaging portions. The engaging portions are arranged so that in conjunction with the stem adapter they hold the resilient finger portions away from the undercut portion of the stem adapter in one position of the handle member, yet permit placement of the finger portions in the undercut portion and in engagement with the shoulder surface in another position. In the third position the finger portions will be moved away from the undercut portion and shoulder surface. In a final position, the resilient finger portions with the finger engaging portions of the retainer member will abut against the stem adapter for reinstallation.

REFERENCES:
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patent: 1947282 (1934-02-01), Theis
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patent: 3100404 (1963-08-01), Boeddeker et al.
patent: 3602539 (1971-08-01), James
patent: 4421349 (1983-12-01), Greiert, Jr.

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