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US5216904A
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Handle device having a lock mechanism for an audio equipment
Assignee: Pioneer Corp
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Filing: 1991-08-14
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Granted: 1993-06-08
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Expires: 2011-08-14
Abstract
Abstract An engaging plate is provided on a handle, and a lock lever is provided to be engaged with a hook of the engaging plate. A spring is provided to urge the lock lever so as to engage the lock lever with the hook to lock the handle. The handle is released by a slide plate provided to be engaged with the lock lever. A pushbutton is fixed to the slide plate for pushing the slide plate. When the slide plate is pushed, the lock lever is rotated to release the lock lever from the hook.
Inventors
- 👤 Mikio Isaki
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 10:17
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R11/00; B60R11/02; B60R11/0205; B60K; B60K35/00; B60K35/50; B60R11/0211; B60R2011/0001; B60R2011/0003; B60R2011/0005; B60R2011/0042; B60R2011/0043; B60R2011/0045; B60R2011/0047; B60R2011/0096; H; H05; H05K; H05K5/00; H05K5/02; H05K5/0217; H05K5/023; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T70/00; Y10T70/50; Y10T70/5009
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
147 words
A handle device for an audio equipment provided in a housing comprising: a holder in which the housing is to be inserted; a handle having a flat U-shape and pivotally mounted on the housing; an engaging plate provided on the handle and having a hook; a first lock lever pivotally mounted on the housing and having an engaging lug provided to be engaged with the hook of the engaging plate; a spring provided to urge the first lock lever so as to engage the engaging lug with the hook to lock the handle; a slide plate slidably mounted in the housing and having a lug to be engaged with the first lock lever; a pushbutton fixed to the slide plate for pushing the slide plate, whereby engaging the lug with the first lock lever to rotate it so as to release the engaging lug from the hook.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
147 words
A handle device for an audio equipment provided in a housing comprising: a holder in which the housing is to be inserted; a handle having a flat U-shape and pivotally mounted on the housing; an engaging plate provided on the handle and having a hook; a first lock lever pivotally mounted on the housing and having an engaging lug provided to be engaged with the hook of the engaging plate; a spring provided to urge the first lock lever so as to engage the engaging lug with the hook to lock the handle; a slide plate slidably mounted in the housing and having a lug to be engaged with the first lock lever; a pushbutton fixed to the slide plate for pushing the slide plate, whereby engaging the lug with the first lock lever to rotate it so as to release the engaging lug from the hook.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
The handle device according to claim 1 further comprising a second lock lever which is pivoted by a tool for locking and releasing the slide plate.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
The handle device according to claim 2 further comprising a spring for keeping the second lock lever at a lock position and at a release position.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
115 words
A handle device for an audio equipment provided in a housing comprising: a holder in which the housing is to be inserted; a handle having a flat U-shape and pivotally mounted on the housing; first lock means for locking the handle at a retracted position; releasing means manually operated for releasing the first lock means; second lock means provided for locking the housing in the holder and provided to be operated by rotating the handle to a projected position, thereby releasing the lock of the housing wherein the second lock means comprises a third lock lever having a projection to be engaged with a hole of the holder for locking the housing in the holder.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
115 words
A handle device for an audio equipment provided in a housing comprising: a holder in which the housing is to be inserted; a handle having a flat U-shape and pivotally mounted on the housing; first lock means for locking the handle at a retracted position; releasing means manually operated for releasing the first lock means; second lock means provided for locking the housing in the holder and provided to be operated by rotating the handle to a projected position, thereby releasing the lock of the housing wherein the second lock means comprises a third lock lever having a projection to be engaged with a hole of the holder for locking the housing in the holder.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
211 words
A handle device for an audio equipment provided in a housing comprising: a holder in which the housing is to be inserted; a handle having a flat U-shape and pivotally mounted on the housing; first lock means for locking the handle at a retracted position; releasing means manually operated for releasing the first lock means; second lock means provided for locking the housing in the holder and provided to be operated by rotating the handle to a projected position, thereby releasing the lock of the housing wherein the first lock means comprises: an engaging plate provided on the handle and having a hook, a first lock lever pivotally mounted on the housing and having an engaging lug provided to be engaged with the hook of the engaging plate, and a spring provided to urge the first lock lever so as to engage the engaging lug with the hook to lock the handle, the releasing means comprises: a slide plate slidably mounted in the housing and having a lug to be engaged with the first lock lever; and a pushbutton fixed to the slide plate for pushing the slide plate, whereby engaging the lug with the first lock lever to rotate it so as to release the engaging lug from the hook.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
211 words
A handle device for an audio equipment provided in a housing comprising: a holder in which the housing is to be inserted; a handle having a flat U-shape and pivotally mounted on the housing; first lock means for locking the handle at a retracted position; releasing means manually operated for releasing the first lock means; second lock means provided for locking the housing in the holder and provided to be operated by rotating the handle to a projected position, thereby releasing the lock of the housing wherein the first lock means comprises: an engaging plate provided on the handle and having a hook, a first lock lever pivotally mounted on the housing and having an engaging lug provided to be engaged with the hook of the engaging plate, and a spring provided to urge the first lock lever so as to engage the engaging lug with the hook to lock the handle, the releasing means comprises: a slide plate slidably mounted in the housing and having a lug to be engaged with the first lock lever; and a pushbutton fixed to the slide plate for pushing the slide plate, whereby engaging the lug with the first lock lever to rotate it so as to release the engaging lug from the hook.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
26 words
The handle device according to claim 5 further comprising a second lock lever which is pivoted by a tool for locking and releasing the slide plate.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
108 words
A handle device for an audio equipment having a front panel and provided in a housing comprising : a handle having a flat U-shape and pivotally mounted on the housing; an engaging plate provided on the handle at a rear side portion of the pivot of the handle, and having a slant; a slide plate slidably mounted in the housing and having a pin to slide on the slant of the engaging plate; a pushbutton fixed to the slide plate for pushing the slide plate, whereby sliding the pin on the slant to rotate the handle at a small angle so as to project it from the housing.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
108 words
A handle device for an audio equipment having a front panel and provided in a housing comprising : a handle having a flat U-shape and pivotally mounted on the housing; an engaging plate provided on the handle at a rear side portion of the pivot of the handle, and having a slant; a slide plate slidably mounted in the housing and having a pin to slide on the slant of the engaging plate; a pushbutton fixed to the slide plate for pushing the slide plate, whereby sliding the pin on the slant to rotate the handle at a small angle so as to project it from the housing.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
43 words
The handle device according to claim 7 wherein the handle has a shape corresponding to a contour of a lower periphery of the front panel, the handle and the pushbutton are made of the same material as operating pushbuttons of the front panel.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
28 words
The handle device according to the claim 7 wherein a front surface of the handle at a retracted position is flush with the surface of the front panel.
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1996-06-07 | 1996-12-07 | 1997-06-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2000-06-07 | 2000-12-07 | 2001-06-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2004-06-07 | 2004-12-07 | 2005-06-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |