BATTERY HANDLE AND COVER WITH PIVOT CAM FEATURE, AND METHOD OF ASSEMBLY.

摘要

A battery is disclosed. The battery includes a battery housing containing operable battery elements. A battery cover is secured to the battery housing and has a cover recess in an outer surface. A handle (48) is provided which has a crossbar interconnecting first and second arms. The handle is pivotally attached to the battery cover in the recess. The battery, handle is pivotable between a raised position relative to the battery cover and a lowered position in which the first and second arms and the crossbar are positioned within the cover recess. A cam (110) is carried by the handle and positioned to interact with a surface on the battery cover. A first mating attachment element (116) is also carried by the handle and mates with a second mating attachment element carried by the battery cover. A battery handle and a method of attaching a handle to a battery cover are also disclosed.