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An actuator is used for operating a variety of latching mechanisms. In one embodiment, the latching mechanism includes a rotatable connecting member comprised of a single piece or of separate pieces attached together and the actuator includes a handle assembly operable through pivotal movements of a

An actuator is used for operating a variety of latching mechanisms. In one embodiment, the latching mechanism includes a rotatable connecting member comprised of a single piece or of separate pieces attached together and the actuator includes a handle assembly operable through pivotal movements of a handle. In operation, the actuator is mountable in a panel or similar member so that the pivoting motion of the handle occurs along a longitudinal axis of the connecting member.

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[ We claim:] [1.] A remote latching mechanism comprising:a longitudinal connecting member rotatably movable about a longitudinal axis thereof;at least one latch assembly operably connected to said connecting member for movement between latched and unlatched conditions in response to rotational movem

[ We claim:] [1.] A remote latching mechanism comprising:a longitudinal connecting member rotatably movable about a longitudinal axis thereof;at least one latch assembly operably connected to said connecting member for movement between latched and unlatched conditions in response to rotational movement of said connecting member; andactuator means for rotating said connecting member, said actuator means comprising a handle pivotally movable in substantially a perpendicular direction to the axis of rotation of said longitudinal axis of said connecting member between open and closed positions for rotatably moving said connecting member, wherein contact of said handle and a remainder of said actuator assembly occurs only during actuation.