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An actuator handle mechanism used in conjunction with a multi-point latching system is adapted to allow a panel or door, such as a panel or a door on a cabinet to be opened and closed. The handle mechanism comprises at a handle, at least two end caps, at least two links, and a crossbar. The mechanis

An actuator handle mechanism used in conjunction with a multi-point latching system is adapted to allow a panel or door, such as a panel or a door on a cabinet to be opened and closed. The handle mechanism comprises at a handle, at least two end caps, at least two links, and a crossbar. The mechanism allows a user to open the system by rotating a handle around a vertical axis, as opposed to the horizontal axis.

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1. An actuator handle mechanism for securing a first member to a second member, the actuator handle mechanism comprising: (a) a handle mechanism comprising a handle, a pair of fink members, and a crossbar; and (b) a toggle mechanism supported by a housing rack, said toggle mechanism comprising a

1. An actuator handle mechanism for securing a first member to a second member, the actuator handle mechanism comprising: (a) a handle mechanism comprising a handle, a pair of fink members, and a crossbar; and (b) a toggle mechanism supported by a housing rack, said toggle mechanism comprising a plurality of toggle links, wherein said handle mechanism is attached to said toggle mechanism by a pivoting joint attaching a pair of said toggle links, wherein force in the forward or rearward direction on said handle mechanism causes opening and closing of said handle mechanism, respectively, and translational movement of said pivoting joint. 2. The actuator handle mechanism of claim 1, wherein said toggle links collapse into said housing rack in the closed position and extend outward in the open position. 3. The actuator handle mechanism of claim 2, wherein at least one of said pair of said toggle links is connected to a rod connector. 4. The actuator handle mechanism of claim 3, wherein said toggle mechanism further comprises a cross link attached to said housing rack at a first end and a toggle link at a second end. 5. The actuator handle mechanism of claim 1, wherein said link members have a first end attached to said handle and second end attached to said crossbar. 6. The actuator handle mechanism of claim 5, wherein said crossbar is attached to said pivoting joint, wherein said pivoting joint and said crossbar are limited to corresponding linear movement during opening and closing of said handle mechanism. 7. The actuator handle mechanism of claim 6, wherein said handle mechanism further comprises a pair of end caps which support said handle. 8. The actuator handle mechanism of claim 7, wherein at least one of said end caps has an aperture for attachment of a locking means for locking of said handle mechanism in the closed position.