Two piece hub and handle assembly

Details Two piece hub and handle assembly Two piece hub and handle assembly

2005-02-15

2005-02-15

Browne, Lynne H. (Department: 3679)

Joints and connections

Biased catch or latch

Leaf spring

C016S441000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06854920

ABSTRACT:
A two piece hub and handle assembly comprises a handle having a plurality of flexible fingers and a hub having a bearing surface for engaging the flexible fingers. A lug formed on each flexible finger engages the bearing surface of the hub to limit axial movement of the handle relative to the hub. The handle includes a grip portion and a tubular portion depending from the grip portion, and the tubular portion includes the plurality of flexible fingers. The tubular portion further includes a plurality of splines for engaging a valve. The hub includes a central aperture with internal threads for engaging an end body, with the valve being disposed in the end body.

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