US20080313853A1 - Handle with insert - Google Patents
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Abstract
A handle for an appliance and a method of securing the handle to an appliance includes a handle having a hollow end. The handle further includes an insert having a fastener receiving portion. The insert is placed within the hollow end and secured to the appliance with a fastener.
Description
- The present invention relates generally to handle assemblies, and more particularly to an appliance handle assembly and methods of securing appliance handle assemblies.
- Handles are commonly used on various household appliances such as refrigerators, ovens, microwave ovens, toaster ovens, and grills. Often, the handles are located on an appliance door, lid, or storage compartment to assist users with opening the appliance. Brackets commonly are used to secure the handle to the appliance. Typically, the bracket is first secured to the appliance. Then, once the bracket is secure, the handle can be secured to the bracket. Alternatively, the brackets can be welded to the handle. Then, the bracket can be secured to the appliance. The two step process of first securing the bracket, then securing the handle to the bracket can increase the time, complexity, and/or expense of assembling the handle to the appliance. Moreover, the weld between the bracket and handle can break.
- In contrast, some handles that are not secured using a bracket may result in an end of the handle pivoting on the surface of the appliance when the handle is fastened. The pivoting action can create a gap between an outer edge of the handle and the appliance. The gap is unsightly, and it may catch clothing or other material between the handle and the appliance.
- One aspect of the disclosure provides a handle assembly for an appliance including a curved handle and an insert. The curved handle has an end including a sidewall defining an opening and a cavity within the end. The insert is disposed through the opening and within the cavity. The insert includes a fastener receiving portion adjacent the opening and a cam surface extending along the sidewall inside the cavity. When the handle assembly is fastened to an appliance with a fastener that engages the fastener receiving portion, the cam surface secures the portion of the sidewall between the cam surface and the appliance.
- Another aspect of the disclosure provides a handle assembly for an appliance including a curved handle and a first insert and a second insert. The curved handle has a hollow first end and a hollow second end. Each end includes a sidewall terminating at an edge that defines an opening lying in an imaginary plane. The imaginary planes intersect at a line until the handle is secured to an appliance. The first insert is disposed within the hollow first end and the second insert is disposed within the hollow second end. Each insert includes a fastener receiving portion and a side surface. The side surface conforms to the interior of the hollow end and extends along a portion of the sidewall so that when the handle assembly is secured to the appliance, the side surface captures the portion of the sidewall between the side surface and the appliance.
- Yet another aspect of the disclosure includes a method of securing a handle to an appliance wherein the handle includes a hollow end defined by a sidewall. The sidewall terminates at an edge defining an opening. The edge has an outer portion and an inner portion. The method includes the steps of:
- a. placing an insert through the opening and within the hollow end of the handle;
- b. placing the outer portion of the edge of the handle against an appliance surface;
- c. securing a fastener to the insert; and
- d. capturing the sidewall between the insert and the appliance surface.
- The following detailed description of preferred embodiments and best mode will be set forth with regard to the accompanying drawings in which:
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FIG. 1 is front perspective view of a handle assembly secured to a door of an appliance; -
FIG. 2 is a sectional top view of the handle assembly including a curved handle and an insert secured to the door taken along line 2-2 ofFIG. 1 ; -
FIG. 3 is a sectional top view of the handle assembly; -
FIG. 4 is an enlarged view of theencircled area 4 ofFIG. 3 ; -
FIG. 5 is an enlarged sectional top view showing another embodiment of the handle; -
FIG. 6 is a view similar toFIG. 5 , showing the handle adjacent an appliance surface with a gap between an inner end of the curved handle and the appliance surface; -
FIG. 7 is a sectional top view of the handle ofFIG. 6 , showing two imaginary planes, each defined by an opening at the ends of the handle. -
FIG. 8 is a view similar toFIG. 5 showing the handle assembly secured to the appliance; -
FIG. 9 is a view similar toFIG. 5 showing the handle assembly secured to the appliance by cooperating fasteners; and -
FIG. 10 is a sectional side view of the handle assembly secured to the appliance surface taken along line 9-9 ofFIG. 8 . - Referring in more detail to the drawings,
FIG. 1 illustrates a handle assembly generally shown at 10 according to one presently preferred embodiment secured to a door of anappliance 12. The appliance shown inFIG. 1 is an oven, although thehandle assembly 10 can be used with other appliances such as refrigerators, freezers, microwave ovens, ranges, toaster ovens, and the like. -
FIG. 2 shows a sectional top view ofhandle assembly 10 and thesurface 12 of the appliance. Thehandle assembly 10 includes a curved handle generally indicated at 14 and a pair of inserts generally indicated at 16, 18 secured to theappliance surface 12 via a pair offasteners 20. - As best seen in
FIG. 3 , thecurved handle 14 includes afirst end 30 and asecond end 32. The curve enables both ends to contact theappliance surface 12 and provides a clearance between the center of thehandle 14 and theappliance surface 12 for users to grab thehandle 14. Although thehandle 14 is shown inFIG. 3 as having a continuous curve from one end to the other, other embodiments may also be provided. For example, thehandle 14 may be relatively straight in the center with curvatures near each end, with both curvatures angled toward theappliance surface 12. - The
handle 14 may be composed of any number of suitable materials including plastic, wood, metal, a glass filled polypropylene, PVC and the like. Thehandle 14 may also be formed from any suitable method including die-casting, injection molding, hydroforming, and the like. Although thehandle 14 is shown as one integral component, it may be comprised of multiple components secured to one another. -
FIG. 4 is an enlarged view of theencircled area 4 ofFIG. 3 .FIG. 4 shows thefirst end 30 of thehandle 14 secured to theappliance surface 12 viafastener 20.First end 30 includes asidewall 34 terminating at anedge 35. Theedge 35 defines anopening 36 and the sidewall defines acavity 38 within thefirst end 30. Theedge 35 has anouter portion 40 and aninner portion 42. Theinner portion 42 andouter portion 40 are in contact with theappliance surface 12 after installation. -
FIG. 4 also shows theinsert 16 disposed through theopening 36 and within thecavity 38. Theinsert 16 is fastened to the appliance via fastener. Theinsert 16 may comprise aside surface 50, abottom surface 52, and afastener receiving portion 54. Theside surface 50 can conform to thecavity 38 of thefirst end 30. In one implementation shown inFIG. 4 , theside surface 50 substantially fills thecavity 38. Theside surface 50 includes acam surface 56 extending along a portion thesidewall 34 adjacent theinner portion 42. - The
bottom surface 52 may be generally planar and may carry thefastener receiving portion 54. Thefastener receiving portion 54 can extend from thebottom surface 52. Thefastener receiving portion 54 inFIG. 4 is shown as shank integral with theinsert 16. In one implementation, theshank 54 does not contain any threads and secures to theappliance surface 12 by receiving afastener 20 such as a clamp, a clip, or the like. Theshank 54 can include one or more recesses or ridges (not shown) for assisting in securing a clip. Alternatively, theshank 54 can include threads (not shown) for receiving a threadedfastener 20 such as threaded nut, or may include a hole (not shown) for receiving a pin. - The
insert 16 extends over the portion of thesidewall 34 adjacent thecam surface 56 within thecavity 38. The portion of thesidewall 34 adjacent thecam surface 56 can be curved. Thecam surface 56 and a portion of theside surface 50 adjacent theouter portion 40 of theedge 35 touch thesidewall 34 within thecavity 38. This arrangement enables thecam surface 56 to capture the portion of thesidewall 34 adjacent thecam surface 56 between thecam surface 56 and theappliance 12 to secure thehandle assembly 10 to the appliance when thefastener receiving portion 54 is secured to the appliance with fastener. When thefastener 20 is secured to thefastener receiving portion 54, thefastener receiving portion 56 draws theinsert 16 towards theappliance surface 12. As theinsert 16 is drawn towards theappliance surface 12, thecam surface 56 engages the portion of thesidewall 38, drawing the sidewall toward theappliance surface 12. With the fastener secured, the portion of thesidewall 38 adjacent thecam surface 56 is sandwiched between thecam surface 56 and theappliance surface 12. Thus, thehandle 14 cannot be pulled away from theappliance surface 12 due to a clamping action created by theinsert 16 and the appliance surface on thesidewall 38. -
FIG. 5 shows another implementation of thehandle assembly 10. In this implementation, thefastener receiving portion 54 is a blind bore extending through thebottom surface 52 for receiving the fastener. The blind bore 54 can be threaded to receive a threadedfastener 20 such as a bolt or a screw. Alternatively, the blind bore 54 may not be threaded and may receive anon-threaded fastener 20 such as a rivet or bolt. Moreover, the blind bore 54 can include one or more recesses or ridges (not shown) to secure afastener 20 such as a clip, plug, or a pin within the bore. -
FIG. 6 shows thefirst end 30 placed against theappliance surface 12. As seen inFIG. 6 ,outer portion 40 ofedge 35 and thebottom surface 52 of theinsert 16 near theouter portion 40 are in contact with theappliance surface 12. In contrast, theinner portion 42 of theedge 35 is not in contact with theappliance surface 12. Rather, theinner portion 42 of theedge 35 is suspended above theappliance surface 12 due to the angles that thefirst end 30 andsecond end 32 are cut. As shown inFIG. 7 , the openings in thefirst end 30 and in thesecond end 32 are not coplanar with one another until thehandle 14 is secured to theappliance surface 12. Rather, the openings lie in respective imaginary planes A and B that intersect at a line C. Thefirst end 30 andsecond end 32 are cut at an angle so that theouter portion 40 of each end makes contact with theappliance surface 12 but theinner portion 42 of each edge is suspended away from theappliance surface 12 when thehandle 14 is placed against the surface as shown back inFIG. 6 . - The suspension of the
inner portion 42 ofedge 35 is an optional feature of thehandle 14 that can be used ensure that theouter portion 40 does not pull away from theappliance surface 12 when thehandle assembly 10 is fastened to the appliance surface. Common materials used for appliance handles such as metal and plastic can be somewhat flexible and can allow the handle to flex when fastened to theappliance surface 12. In some circumstances, the flexing of thehandle 14 could cause theouter portion 40 ofedge 35 to pull away from theappliance surface 12. If a flexible material is used for thehandle 14, the ends of thehandle 14 can be cut so that theinner portion 42 ofedge 35 is suspended from theappliance surface 12. The suspension of theinner portion 42 causes thehandle 14 to flex as thecam surface 56 pulls theinner portion 42 against theappliance surface 12. Thefirst end 30 pivots down about theedge 35 as thecam surface 56 pulls theinner portion 42. Pivoting thefirst end 30 can ensure that theouter portion 40 remains in contact with theappliance surface 12 while thehandle assembly 10 is secured to theappliance surface 12 and thus prevent a gap between theouter portion 40 and theappliance surface 12. - Additionally, the
bottom surface 52 of theinsert 16 can be tilted within thecavity 38 with respect to theedge 35. Prior to fastening thehandle assembly 10, the portion of thebottom surface 52 adjacent theouter portion 40 ofedge 35 is generally in line with theopening 36. In contrast, the portion of thebottom surface 52 adjacent theinner portion 42 can be titled above theopening 36 and into thecavity 38 near theinner portion 42. The interaction of thecam surface 56 with the portion of thesidewall 34 adjacent theinner portion 42 causes thebottom surface 52 to tilt with respect to theedge 35. Tilting thebottom surface 52 creates agap 60 between the bottom surface near theinner portion 42 of theedge 35 and theappliance surface 12. - The
gap 60 can help maintain theouter portion 40 against the appliance surface when thefastener 20 is tightened. Thegap 60 can enable thefastener 20 to continue to tighten the handle assembly to theappliance surface 12 after theinner portion 42 ofedge 35 is pulled to theappliance surface 12 without causinghandle 14 to flex and pull theouter portion 40 off the appliance surface. As thefastener 20 is tightened, the portion of thebottom surface 52 near theinner portion 42 is pulled towards theappliance surface 12. Thegap 60 allows theinsert 16 to pivot along the sidewalls within thecavity 38 and absorb the tension from the fastener as it is tightened. - Alternatively, the
insert 16 can be sized and shaped so that thebottom surface 52 lies in line with theopening 36, even when thehandle assembly 10 not fastened to theappliance surface 12. For example, the curvature of thecam surface 56 can be adjusted to increase, decrease, or remove thegap 60. -
FIG. 8 shows thefirst end 30 secured to theappliance surface 12. Thefirst end 30 is secured viafastener 20 shown as a bolt. Thebolt 14 extends from one side of theappliance surface 12, through ahole 62 in theappliance surface 12, and into thefastener receiving portion 54 of the insert. As can be seen inFIG. 8 , there is no longer a gap between theinner portion 42 of thehandle 14 and theappliance surface 12. Moreover,FIG. 8 also shows nogap 60 between thebottom surface 52 of theinsert 16 and theappliance surface 12. As thefastener 20 is secured to thefastener receiving portion 54, thefastener receiving portion 54 draws theinsert 16 toward theappliance surface 12. In one implementation, thefastener 20 is secured to thefastener receiving portion 54 by tightening fastener. As theinsert 16 is drawn toward theappliance surface 12, thecam surface 56 presses against the portion of thesidewall 34 adjacent theinner portion 42 and pulls the portion of thesidewall 34 toward theappliance surface 12. Theinsert 16 forces theinner portion 42 of theedge 35 from a position spaced away from theappliance surface 12 into contact with the appliance surface. In one implementation, thecam surface 56 pulls thebottom surface 52 of theinsert 16 flush against theappliance surface 12. Thecam surface 56 secures thefirst end 30 against theappliance surface 12 by capturing the portion of thesidewall 34 between thecam surface 56 and theappliance surface 12. Thus, theinsert 16 andfastener 20 secure thefirst end 30 to theappliance surface 12. - The
second end 32 can be secured to theappliance surface 12 in a similar manner. Thesecond end 32 can be secured by placinginsert 16 within thecavity 38 of thesecond end 32, placing thesecond end 32 against theappliance surface 12, placingfastener 20 within thefastener receiving portion 54, and securing the fastener. -
FIG. 9 shows another implementation of thehandle assembly 10 in which another fastener arrangement secures theinsert 16. Theinsert 16 is placed in thecavity 38 and includes ablind bore 54 extending through thebottom surface 52 for receiving thefastener 20. Thefastener 20 is shown as a stud or a bolt extending from or through theappliance surface 12 and into theblind bore 54. Ahead 64 of thestud 20 extends near the top of the blind bore 54 as seen inFIG. 10 . Thesidewall 34 and theinsert 16 include alignedholes screw 70. Thescrew 70 extends throughholes fastener receiving portion 54 beneath thehead 64 ofstud 20. This configuration prevents the end of thehandle 14 from being lifted away from theappliance surface 12 or thestud 20 from sliding out of theblind bore 54. For example, any attempt to pull thehandle 14 away from theappliance surface 12 may cause thescrew 70 to intersect with thehead 64 of thestud 20, thus preventing further movement of thehandle 14 away from theappliance surface 12. - The embodiments of the
handle assembly 10 and methods of securing the handle assembly discussed above are intended to be illustrative of some presently preferred embodiments of the invention, and are not limiting. Various modifications within the spirit and scope of the invention will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art. For example, thehandle assembly 10 can be configured for attachment to any number of appliances and surfaces, and may be configured to interact with any number of fasteners. The invention is defined by the claims that follow.
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1. A handle assembly for an appliance, comprising:
a curved handle having an end, the end including a sidewall defining an opening and a cavity within the end; and
an insert disposed through the opening and within the cavity, the insert including a fastener receiving portion adjacent the opening and a cam surface extending along the sidewall inside the cavity so that when the handle assembly is fastened to an appliance with a fastener that engages the fastener receiving portion, the cam surface secures the portion of the sidewall between the cam surface and the appliance.
2. The handle assembly of claim 1 , wherein the curved handle has a second end, the second end including a sidewall defining an opening and a cavity within the second end, and an insert disposed through the opening and within the cavity of the second end, the insert including a fastener receiving portion adjacent the opening and a cam surface extending along the sidewall inside the cavity so that when the handle assembly is fastened to an appliance with a fastener that engages the fastener receiving portion, the cam surface secures the portion of the sidewall between the cam surface and the appliance.
3. The handle assembly of claim 1 , wherein the insert includes a bottom surface for engaging the appliance, the fastener receiving portion being disposed in the bottom surface.
4. The handle assembly of claim 1 , further including a fastener for securing the fastener receiving portion to the appliance.
5. The handle assembly of claim 1 , wherein the insert substantially fills the cavity.
6. The handle assembly of claim 1 , wherein the fastener receiving portion is a shank.
7. The handle assembly of claim 1 , wherein the fastener receiving portion is a blind bore.
8. The handle assembly of claim 1 , wherein the insert is comprised of a glass filled polypropylene.
9. A handle assembly for an appliance, comprising:
a curved handle having a hollow first end and a hollow second end, each end including a sidewall terminating at an edge defining an opening lying in an imaginary plane, wherein the imaginary planes intersect at a line until the handle is secured to an appliance;
a first insert disposed within the hollow first end and a second insert disposed within the hollow second end, the first insert and the second insert each including:
a fastener receiving portion; and
a side surface conforming to the interior of the hollow end and extending along a portion of the sidewall so that when the handle assembly is secured to the appliance, the side surface captures the portion of the sidewall between the side surface and the appliance.
10. The handle of claim 9 , wherein each insert includes a bottom surface and the side surface of the insert tilts the bottom surface with respect to the opening defined by the respective edge.
11. The handle of claim 9 , wherein the fastener receiving portion is a shank.
12. The handle of claim 9 , wherein the fastener receiving portion is a blind bore.
13. The handle of claim 9 , wherein fastener receiving portion is threaded to receive a threaded fastener.
14. The handle of claim 9 , wherein the first insert and the sidewall of the first insert each contain a hole aligned with each other to receive a fastener within the fastener receiving portion of the first insert.
15. The handle of claim 9 , wherein the first insert and the second insert are comprised of a glass filled polypropylene.
16. The handle of claim 9 , wherein the imaginary planes become coplanar when both ends of the handle are secured to an appliance surface.
17. A method of securing a handle to an appliance wherein the handle includes a hollow end defined by a sidewall with the sidewall terminating at an edge defining an opening, the edge having an outer portion and an inner portion, the method comprising the steps of:
a. placing an insert through the opening and within the hollow end of the handle;
b. placing the outer portion of the edge of the handle against an appliance surface;
c. securing a fastener to the insert; and
d. capturing the sidewall between the insert and the appliance surface.
18. The method of claim 17 , wherein the securing step further comprises positioning the fastener so that the appliance surface is positioned between the insert and at least a portion of the fastener.
19. The method of claim 17 , wherein the insert includes a generally flat bottom surface and the securing step further comprises tightening the fastener to pull the bottom surface flush against the appliance surface.
20. The method of claim 19 , wherein the insert forces the inner portion of the edge from a position spaced away from the appliance surface into contact with the appliance surface.
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