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Disclosed is a light weight handle assembly adapted to transport a heavy duty container which may contain sensitive electronic components. The handle assembly of the present invention generally comprises a stationary bracket which mounts to a container wall and a movable handle pivotally connected t

Disclosed is a light weight handle assembly adapted to transport a heavy duty container which may contain sensitive electronic components. The handle assembly of the present invention generally comprises a stationary bracket which mounts to a container wall and a movable handle pivotally connected to the bracket. The bracket is formed with an inner portion that is adapted to rotatably engage with a pair of pivoting arms extending from the movable handle so that the light weight handle may easily be assembled and disassembled. Each of the pivoting arms is formed with a movable stop member which is advantageously positioned to contact and bear against stationary stop members which are attached to or are a part of the container to which the handle is attached. The stationary stop members and movable stop members each have a substantially planar contact surface which is designed such that when the movable handle is pivoted to the lifting/operative position, the movable stop members are in contact with the at least one stationary stop member with less stress in the materials than in conventional handles. The lower stresses enable a strong handle to be made of plastic material such as polyethylene.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. A handle assembly disposed on a container wall for lifting and transporting said container, the handle assembly comprising:a stationary bracket affixed to the container wall, said bracket having an inner and outer portions;a movable handle comprising a hand grip and fir

[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. A handle assembly disposed on a container wall for lifting and transporting said container, the handle assembly comprising:a stationary bracket affixed to the container wall, said bracket having an inner and outer portions;a movable handle comprising a hand grip and first and second arms extending from said handgrip, each of said first and second arms including an outer portion and a pivot portion substantially parallel to said hand grip, each of said pivot portions being rotatable within said inner portion of said inner bracket so that said movable handle may be pivoted between a first position and a second position;a spring support extending axially from said pivot portion of said first arm, said spring support having a substantially square section disposed on a distal end thereof; anda coiled torsion spring disposed about said spring support having a first end and a second end, said first end being formed as a substantially square tang for mating engagement with an outer periphery of said substantially square section, and said second end being attached to said stationary bracket.