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A self-latching handle for storage batteries includes a cam mechanism formed integrally with the ends of the battery handle, the cam mechanism cooperating with the battery housing as the battery handle is rotated downwardly from a vertical attachment position to a horizontal storage position to lift

A self-latching handle for storage batteries includes a cam mechanism formed integrally with the ends of the battery handle, the cam mechanism cooperating with the battery housing as the battery handle is rotated downwardly from a vertical attachment position to a horizontal storage position to lift the ends of the battery handle to move pivot post portions of the battery handle into pivot apertures formed in the cover of the battery housing and to lock the battery handle to the battery housing while permitting the battery handle to be pivoted between the horizontal storage position and a vertical use position without becoming detached from the battery housing.

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A handle for a storage battery, said storage battery including a battery housing having first and second opposite sides, said handle comprising: an elongated handle member having first and second arms and a gripping portion interconnecting said first and second arms, each of said arms defining an en

A handle for a storage battery, said storage battery including a battery housing having first and second opposite sides, said handle comprising: an elongated handle member having first and second arms and a gripping portion interconnecting said first and second arms, each of said arms defining an end portion including a pivot member, and cam means proximal to each end portion of said handle member; and receptor means on said opposing sides of said battery housing for receiving said pivot members, each of said receptor means including an access aperture having a bearing surface, said access aperture including a pivot aperture portion and an installation opening providing access to said bearing surface; said handle member installed on said battery housing in an installation position in which said handle member is oriented generally vertically with said cam means located in said access openings and aligned with said bearing surfaces and said pivot members located externally of said pivot apertures, and said handle member being movable from said installation position to a storage position in which said handle member lies in a substantially horizontal plane and said pivot members are located in said pivot apertures, said cam means being constructed and arranged to engage said bearing surfaces and pivot said handle member about said cam means as said handle member is moved from said installation position to said storage position, and thereby move said pivot members into said pivot apertures, and when said pivot members are located in said pivot apertures, said handle member being pivoting about said pivot members between said storage position and a use position in which said handle gripping portion is located above said battery housing and lies in a substantially vertical plane.