Abstract: A door handle configured for mounting onto a surface of an appliance door, such as a refrigerator door, includes a thermoplastic molded body having a central grip section intermediate of a mounting foot provided at each opposite end of the body. Each mounting foot has a flat planar cross-sectional end face configured for mounting flush against the surface of the appliance. A tubular metal insert is overmolded in each mounting foot, with the insert having an open end generally flush with the mounting foot end face. The insert has an inner cross-sectional profile configured for engagement over a stud provided on the surface of the appliance with, for example, a setscrew inserted through a setscrew hole.

Abstract: A door handle assembly includes a lock casing having an inner cam and an outer cam and a latch bolt, an indoor handle device attached to an inner portion of the lock casing with an actuating device and having a handgrip for being depressed to actuate an actuating bolt and the inner cam to operate the latch bolt, and an outdoor handle device attached to an outer portion of the lock casing with another actuating device and having another handgrip for being pulled to actuate another actuating bolt and the outer cam to operate the latch bolt, the outdoor handle device and indoor handle device are replaceable with each other when the actuating devices are disposed up-side-down.

Abstract: A pull mechanism that is attachable to a barrier structure having a sliding mounting panel and at least one base. The sliding mounting panel having a first sliding-retaining member and the at least one base have a second sliding-retaining member. The sliding mounting panel is in sliding-retaining relationship with the base such that there is longitudinal movement therebetween. A fastener may be used to both fasten the pull mechanism to the barrier structure and to limit the sliding relationship, between the sliding mounting panel and the at least one base. In some preferred embodiments of the present invention the sliding mounting panel has a top surface to which decorative elements may be attached.

Abstract: A door-stop device for a door hingedly set in a doorframe and equipped with a door handle assembly rotatable between a first, untensioned position and a second, tensioned position, including: (a) an obstruction assembly; (b) an extension arm having a first and second ends, the first end connected to the obstruction assembly, and (c) a securing mechanism, connected to the second end of the extension arm, and including a collar adapted, in a relaxed position, to partially encompass a rotatable portion of the door handle assembly, the collar associated with first and second tabs having first and second openings, the openings adapted to receive a closure member therethrough, wherein, when the securing mechanism is secured to the door handle assembly, and the door is set within the doorframe, the obstruction assembly is adapted to rotate in direct relation to a rotation of the door handle assembly between the first and second positions; the extension arm and the obstruction assembly are adapted whereby, when the d

Abstract: A decoration is installed in a seating channel provided in a handle bar. The seating channel with the decoration installed therein is shielded by a transparent or translucent handle cover. Cover end coupling pieces are provided at both ends of the handle cover and coupled with coupling ribs of a handle bar body of the handle bar or a cover base. The cover end coupling pieces protrude and extend from both ends of the handle cover to be perpendicular to other portions. A luminous body or jewel may be used as the decoration.

Abstract: A method of assembling allows a refrigerator handle to be selectively mounted to a front face portion or a side edge of a refrigerator door. The handle includes first and second ends separated by an intermediate portion, wherein each of the handle ends includes a recessed section. Each of the recessed sections includes a mounting arrangement formed therein, which is adapted to receive either a bracket for mounting the handle to the side edge of the door or a clip for mounting the handle to the front face portion of the door. The method includes selectively attaching the handle to the front face of the door through the clip, or to the side edge with the mounting bracket.

Abstract: An intuitive exterior door handle assembly is provided for a heavy duty power assisted vehicle door for opening and closing the door. The exterior handle assembly pivots about an axis for movement between pushed in and pushed out positions to actuate the power assist unit in opposite directions and thereby close and open the door, respectively. A switch or valve assembly controls actuation of the power assist unit in response to pulling or pushing the door handle so as to open and close the door. An override system is built into the handle assembly to actuate the power unit without pivoting the handle. The assembly and override system mount through a single common hole in the door. In the method of operating the vehicle door, the exterior handle is pushed inwardly to close the door and pulled outwardly to open the door through retraction and extension of the power assist assembly.

Abstract: The invention relates to an installing mechanism and its deinstalling tool for a control turning handle (150) of a lock on an actuating rod (17) comprising two assemblies (E1, E2) that interact via a bayonet-type assembly by an axial engagement in the direction of the leaf then a rotation in a circular arc branch, in a second direction opposite the first direction around the axis of the rod, of the second assembly (E2) on the first set (E1), characterized in that each circular arc branch comprises an engagement limit stop upon which an associated stub rests, and a retractable stop for rotationally blocking the associated stub in the circular arc branch. The invention is particularly for use in a hygienic handle.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an automobile door handle (10), comprising: an interior fitting (2), said interior fitting (2) comprising at least one metal or metallised element; an intermediate means (11) connecting said interior fitting (2) to a reference potential; an attachment means (13, 14) for retaining said interior fitting (2) on said door handle (10); said door handle (10) being characterised in that said intermediate means (11) and said attachment means (13, 14) are arranged such that the attachment of said interior fitting (2) by means of said attachment means (13, 14) involves connecting said interior fitting (2) to said reference potential.

Abstract: The invention relates to a door handle arrangement for a motor vehicle having a handle component that has a handle (1) and at least one fastener section (3, 4) connected to the handle. The fastener section can be coupled to a fastener receptacle arranged in a door of the motor vehicle. A first conducive coil, the winding of which surrounds a hub (16) arranged in the handle component, is arranged in the handle component, wherein the hub extends at least partially in the listener section (3, 4) of the handle component. In the region of the fastener receptacle on the vehicle side, a second conductive coil is designed such that the hub arranged in the handle component (16) extends through the second coil upon coupling of the fastener section to the fastener receptacle.

Abstract: A door assembly for a vehicle includes a door panel, a primary assist handle, a secondary assist handle, and a first and second extension. The primary assist handle and the secondary assist handles are configured for being grasped by the user of the vehicle. A first extension extends from the door panel. A second extension extends from a second mounting portion of the secondary assist handle, in spaced relationship to the first extension. The extensions pivotally support ends of the primary assist handle. The primary assist handle pivots relative to each of the extensions and the door of the vehicle, between a retracted position and an extended position. A first mounting portion of the secondary assist handle pivotally extends from the door panel.

Abstract: A refrigerator includes a refrigerator body, a door to open and close the front of the refrigerator body, and a door handle provided at one side of the door. The door handle includes a handle unit having a grip part to allow a user to grip the door handle, an actuating rod fixed inside the handle unit such that the actuating rod is moved along with the handle unit, a guide unit to guide movement of the actuating rod, a pusher configured to be advanced and retreated through movement relative to the actuating rod to push the refrigerator body, and a gear unit disposed between the actuating rod and the pusher such that the gear unit is engaged with the actuating rod and the pusher.

Abstract: A door handle includes a front surface part and a side surface part provided on an inner side chassis forming one side surface of a refrigerator door in the longitudinal direction, an inclined plane part formed between the front surface part and the side surface part in the longitudinal direction, a handle part formed on the inclined plane part so as not to be deviated from the inclined plane part, and a handle member provided with an opening formed in a shape corresponding to that of the handle part, and connected to the handle part.

Abstract: A refrigerator allowing a user to easily open a door of a refrigerator with less force, including a main body having an upper storage compartment and a lower storage compartment, a door sliding to open and close any of the storage compartments, a handle vertically rotatable relative to the door, a plurality of push members moving to advanced positions from retreated positions by the vertical rotation of the handle to separate the door from the main body, and an elastic member between at least one of the push members and the door to restore the push members to the retreated positions when an external force is removed from the handle.

Abstract: A handle has at least one holding plate which can be mounted in an opening in a thin wall such as a sheet-metal cabinet door, a head part, such as a flange or olive-shaped handle, which overlaps the rim of the opening of the thin wall on its (outer) side, and a body part which proceeds from the head part and can be pushed through the opening in the thin wall, and a holding part which is carried by the body part, supported on the other (rear) side of the thin wall, and is separate from the body part, wherein the holding part is formed by holding elements which project in a flexible manner from the body part in the direction of its outer surface and whose free end has an inclined surface for supporting the body part on the rim or edge of the opening without play.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a mounting structure of a door-handle for a refrigerator. By means of the mounting structure of the door-handle for the refrigerator according to preferred embodiments of the present invention, the door-handle is fixedly connected to a door and the fluctuation of the door-handle is decreased while opening the door.

Abstract: In a vehicle door handle system, a handle is pivotally supported by a base member, at least one portion of the base member being attached to an outer panel; and a lever member is pivotally supported by a spindle fixed to the base member and having an axis at a right angle to a plane extending along the outer panel, the lever member being interlocked and connected with a handle arm configured to pivot with the handle and the lever member being linked to a latch device. An attachment part which attaches the base member to the outer panel is disposed coaxially with the spindle. Accordingly, it is possible to attach the base member to the outer panel while avoiding the bulkiness of conventional systems.

Abstract: A refrigerator including a door opening device mounted in a grip part defined in any one of an upper surface and lower surface of a door and a side surface of the door opposite to a hinge shaft of the door. The door opening device is covered with a shield provided at a front surface of the door.

Abstract: A door handle apparatus includes: a handle base (2) secured to a vehicle door (1); an operation handle (3) freely rotatably coupled to the handle base (2); and a lighting device (6) including a light emitting element (5) that emits light by being fed with power through wire harnesses (4) inserted through an inside of the operation handle (3). An irradiation opening (7) is formed on a sidewall of the operation handle (3), which is opposite to the ground in a state where the operation handle (3) is attached onto the door (1). The lighting device (6) is formed in a lens portion (9) sealing the light emitting element (5) in cooperation with sealing resin (8), and is secured to the operation handle (3) by fitting, to the irradiation opening (7), a fitting protruding portion (10) having a shape coinciding with the irradiation opening (7).

Abstract: A door handle for opening a door of a refrigerator or a freezer compartment is fixable to the door in a manner pivotable by a pivot support and movable between an open position and a closed position as well having a restoration device for the automatic restoration of the handle from the open position into the closed position. A movement damper is provided for damping the restoration force of the handle from the open position into closed position and/or opening movement of the handle from the closed position into open position.

Abstract: A door handle apparatus is provided with: a handle base (6); an operation handle (3) rotatably connected to the handle base (6) via a rotating shaft (4) and including a handle portion (1) on which a button insertion opening (2) is opened; a switch mounting hole (7) opened in the handle base (6); a push button switch (10) inserted from a back side opening portion of the switch mounting hole (7) and including an operation button portion (8) exposed from a front side opening portion of the switch mounting hole (7); a retaining step portion (9) formed within the switch mounting hole (7) and adapted to prevent the pushbutton switch (10) from dislocating in a front direction; and a stopper (13) including a shaft locking piece (11) engaging with the rotating shaft (4) to restrict a dislocation of the rotating shaft, and a stopper piece (12) for restricting a dislocation of the push button switch (10) in a back direction.

Abstract: A technique for realizing effective transmission between a door handle and a vehicle door is provided. The present invention teaches an electromagnetic coupling device electromagnetically connecting a door handle side circuit 110 of a door handle 100 with a door main body side circuit 210 of a door main body. This electromagnetic coupling device comprises a door handle side coupling unit 119, a door main body side coupling unit 161, a door handle side coupling unit 119, a handle side support unit 139 that supports the door handle 100, and a connector body 169 that supports the door main body side coupling unit 161 in a vehicle door main body 200. The door handle side coupling unit 119 is electromagnetically coupled with the door main body side coupling unit 161 without making contact therewith.

Abstract: The invention relates to a rotary handle for a closing mechanism of a sash of a window, a leaf of a door, or the like, particularly a sliding sash or leaf, comprising an actuating grip, which in the neutral position can be disposed such that it is retracted in the sash or leaf at least partially with regard to the height and which can be pivoted from the neutral position in a working position as a folding grip such that it protrudes, wherein in the working position it can be rotated about a rotational axis. An operating element is provided, which is used to bring about a coupling or decoupling position in relation to a control element, which rotates together with the actuating grip in the coupling position and does not rotate along in the decoupling position.

Abstract: A handle module is provided for fastening an outer door handle to a motor vehicle door with a modular basic body that in a final assembly state with its outer door handle protrudes through an opening in the outer door panel and comes to lie on the inside of the outer door panel. A giver is mounted on the modular basic body in a manner allowing pivoting or turning can be brought in operational connection with a taker of the door lock via an actuation rod. A shielding device is provided that at least partially encloses the giver at least in some regions.

Abstract: An external, automobile door handle system including an elongated grip manually accessible from the door outside and fitted at its ends with support protrusions, a first support protrusion resting pivotably at a support connected to the door structure and the second support protrusion being operationally linked to a swivel lever, the swivel lever being connected by a linkage or a cable to a door lock in a manner that said lock shall be opened when the grip is pulled out of the rest position into an open position. The automobile door handle system also includes a centrifugal weight which is supported displaceably in a similarly direction as the grip.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for monitoring room climate and ventilation behavior in and of inside rooms, having a readable memory unit, a control unit, and a signal generator that are integrated into a window or door handle, wherein the memory unit and/or the control unit is connected to at least one of the following sensors: a sensor that registers the position of the window or door handle (open, closed, or tilted), which may then be stored with the associated time data, or a sensor that measures the room temperature, or a sensor that measures the relative or absolute humidity of the room air such that, upon the room temperature falling below a preprogrammable value and/or upon the room air humidity exceeding a preprogrammable value, the signal generator is activated.

Abstract: There is disposed a damper 7, which provides a resistance to a retracting movement of a piston 71. A door opening lever 2 has a pressing part 2c formed with a cam surface, which is configured so as to have a distance from a swingable shaft 2a gradually increasing toward a cam end 2e. The damper 7 is configured so that a piston rod 72 is fixed to a depth end of a housing 9, that a gap 9c is formed between an outer wall of the cylinder 70 and an inner wall of the housing 9, and that the cylinder 70 has a depth end 70a constantly brought into press-contact with the cam surface 2d of the door opening lever 2 under a biasing action. When the door opening lever 2 is not subjected to pulling operation, a portion of the cam surface 2d close to the cam end 2e is brought into press-contact with the depth end 70a of the cylinder 70 to retract the piston 71 into the cylinder 70 at the maximum.

Abstract: A handle for a door of a refrigerator having a hollow rod shape, which extends in the longitudinal direction of the door and disposed on the front surface of the door so as to be improved in productivity and aesthetic quality, and a method for manufacturing the same. A handle for a door of a refrigerator, which has a main body having a storage chamber provided with an opened front surface, doors provided on the front surface of the main body for opening and closing the storage chamber, and handles respectively provided on the doors, extending in the longitudinal direction of the doors and having a hollow rod shape, includes a first resin layer making the shape of the handle and made of a first resin comprising glass fibers for reinforcing the rigidity of the handle; and a second resin layer formed on the outer surface of the first resin layer and made of a second resin.

Abstract: A handle has at least one holding plate which can be mounted in an opening in a thin wall such as a sheet-metal cabinet door, a head part, such as a flange or turning handle, which covers the rim of the opening of the thin wall on its (outer) side, and a body part which proceeds from the head part and can be pushed through the opening in the thin wall, and a holding part which is carried by the body part, supported on the other (rear) side of the thin wall, and is separate from the body part. According to the invention, the holding part is formed by holding elements which project in a flexible manner from the body part in the direction of its outer surface and whose free end has an inclined surface for supporting the body part on the rim or edge of the opening without play.

Abstract: A door handle device for a vehicle includes a frame member mounted to a door of the vehicle, a handle main body fitted with the frame member, an engaging arm formed at the handle main body and engaging with the frame member, a handle axial portion formed at the engaging arm and serving as a pivotal center of the handle main body, a bearing member pivotally supported by the frame member, and a holding portion formed at the bearing member for holding the handle axial portion, wherein the holding portion is shifted between a released position where the handle axial portion is engageable with or disengageable from the holding portion and a supported position where the handle axial portion is pivotally supported with a pivoting of the bearing member.

Abstract: A handle assembly includes a handle body including a handle body having at least one attachment portion proximate a respective end of the handle body, wherein the at least one attachment portion is configured to engage a door panel. At least one latch member is coupled to a respective one of the at least one attachment portion, and the at least one latch member is configured to attach the at least one attachment portion to the door panel. At least one protective member is coupled to a respective one of the at least one attachment portion. The at least one protective member facilitates reducing damage to the door panel during installation of the handle assembly to the door panel.

Abstract: A door handle for a refrigerator is provided. The door handle includes a graspable handle main body, a receiving member coupled to the handle main body and provided with a receiving portion, one or more decorations received in the receiving portion, and a handle cover coupled to the handle main body and supporting at least a portion of the decoration. As the decorations are stably installed on the door handle, the exterior beauty of the refrigerator can be improved. This satisfies the user.

Abstract: Handle for vehicles, which comprises a lever (5) which is pivoted for rotating around a first axis (7) in a frame (1) and is mechanically connected to a rocker (11; 111) which rotates around a second axis (12) when the lever (5) rotates, wherein a counterweight (28; 128) is pivoted to the frame (1) and is mechanically connected to the lever (5) for balancing the lever (5) and rotating around a third axis (30) when the lever (5) rotates.

Abstract: A handle assembly for mounting to a door of an appliance includes a main body member having first and second end portions separated by an intermediate portion. Each of the first and second end portions includes a cavity adapted to receive an end insert formed of soft material. Each of the end inserts includes an attachment member. The handle is mounted to a front face of the door through interengagment of the attachment members and base members provided on the door without scratching the surface of the door.

Abstract: In a vehicle door outer handle device, an inwardly recessed housing recess is provided in a base member fixed to a vehicle door; an outer handle having an operation portion is pivotably supported on the base member while being able to pivot to an operated position in accordance with pulling of the operation portion and being spring-biased toward a non-operated position side, at least part of the operation portion being disposed in the housing recess; and a cylinder lock is mounted on the base member so that a key hole is covered at least in a state in which the outer handle is in the non-operated position. In the outer handle device, a cover member is detachably mounted on the base member so as to cover the key hole, the cover member being formed as a separate body from the outer handle so as to form part of the housing recess while forming a design surface of the base member.

Abstract: To improve the strength of a door handle, facilitate decorating of a door handle, simplify assembly, and improve the outward appearance of not only a door handle but also a door, there is provided a door handle for a refrigerator including: a handle holder fixed to a side of a door of the refrigerator; a handle bar body formed to extend in one direction, with extended ends thereof fixed to the handle holder and having a catching rib respectively formed at either side thereof; and a handle cover disposed at a front of the handle bar body and catching on and supported by the catching ribs.

Abstract: A vehicle including an integrated vehicle door hinge and interior handle is disclosed. The integrated vehicle door hinge and interior handle may comprise a door hinge and an interior door release handle, with the door hinge having a hinge support flange pivotally coupled with a vehicle body, and an exposed hinge arm extending from the hinge support flange. The interior door release handle may include a pull handle configured for gripping by a vehicle occupant, and a handle pass through arm extending from the pull handle and connected to the exposed hinge arm, with the handle pass through arm mounted to the door.

Abstract: A power machine having a frame, an engine, a cab defining an operator compartment having an access opening, and a door capable of being attached to the cab adjacent the opening is discussed. A hinge includes first and second hinge components attached to the cab and the door, respectively. A hinge securing mechanism for securing the second hinge component to the door is attached to the door. The mechanism includes a shaft with a handle moveable between first and second positions coupled to its first end and a protrusion extending radially proximal to its second end. The shaft extends through a bore in the door so that the handle is proximal to an interior surface and the protrusion is proximal to an exterior surface of the door. The shaft extends through an aperture in the second hinge component when the second hinge component is mounted to the door.

Abstract: Handle device for operating doors, windows and the like, comprising a first element, which is rotatable about an axis of rotation, a second element, and a coupling device which is connected to the first and the second element and is designed to selectively allow or prevent relative rotation about the axis of rotation between the first and the second element, the coupling device comprising an outer coupling member (3, 50) and an inner coupling member (5, 31), which is concentrically accommodated, rotatable about the axis of rotation, in the outer coupling member. The handle device comprises at least one engaging member (20), which is radially displaceable in the inner coupling member (5, 31), and an activating member (12, 60) which is accommodated in the inner coupling member and axially displaceable therein, parallel to the axis of rotation.

Abstract: The invention relates to a hygienic, turning control element which is used to actuate a mechanism, such as a door opener. More specifically, the invention relates to a hygienic turning handle (12) which is intended to be fitted to a door and which is used to control the actuation of a mechanism, such as a lock. The invention is of the type that consists of a hub (18), a main body (20) and a left-hand form actuation segment (26) comprising an essentially C-shaped inner concave surface which extends from the plane of the door. The invention is characterized in that, in the handle (12) rest position, the concavity of the actuation segment (26) is essentially oriented upwards and can receive part of the arm, the wrist or the back of the hand of a user.

Abstract: Disclosed are rack enclosures for electronic equipment including at least one door configured to define a space between an edge of the door and a wall or frame of the cabinet, kits for retrofitting rack enclosures to include such a door, and methods of installing such,

Abstract: A handle assembly for mounting to a door of an appliance includes a main body member having first and second end portions separated by an intermediate portion. Each of the first and second end portions includes a cavity adapted to receive an end insert formed of soft material. Each of the end inserts includes an attaching member. The handle is mounted to a front face of the door through interengagment of the attachment members and base members provided on the door without scratching the surface of the door.

Abstract: An actuating handle for a window or door including a fixing element coupled to a socket, the socket being selectively rotatable relative to a stop plate. The fixing element will allow insertion of a polygonal driver coupled to a handle from one direction through the socket, thereby rotationally coupling the handle and the socket, but will not allow the polygonal driver to be withdrawn in the opposite direction.

Abstract: A door assembly for a vehicle includes a door panel, a primary assist handle, a secondary assist handle, and a first and second extension. The primary assist handle and the secondary assist handles are configured for being grasped by the user of the vehicle. A first extension extends from the door panel. A second extension extends from a second mounting portion of the secondary assist handle, in spaced relationship to the first extension. The extensions pivotally support ends of the primary assist handle. The primary assist handle pivots relative to each of the extensions and the door of the vehicle, between a retracted position and an extended position. A first mounting portion of the secondary assist handle pivotally extends from the door panel.

Abstract: The display panel has an outer surface to which a sign may be attached and an inner surface having a fastener composed of resiliently deformable material. An end of the fastener is separated from the display panel by a slit which is adapted to receive an outer plate of a conventional door handle The outer plate is held in the slit by the resiliently deformable composition of the fastener. The plate may however be removed from the slit by the application of a force opposed to the bias of the resilient material in order to widen the slit.

Abstract: A door handle device arranged in a vehicle door is disclosed. The door handle device includes a support member, door handle, lock detection electrode, and capacitance sensor. The door handle includes a first end, second end, pivot portion, and operation portion. A capacitance sensor detects issuance of a door lock command from a change in capacitance between an outer panel and lock detection electrode. The door handle includes a first handle case and second handle case covering the first handle case. The lock detection electrode is proximal to and faces an inner surface of at least one of an upper wall and lower wall of the second handle case. The lock detection includes an electrode end face facing the outer panel and formed to be non-planar.

Abstract: A refrigerator is provided. The refrigerator includes an opening assist. The opening assist includes a connecting rod and a push rod. The opening assist is disposed in a door handle. The opening assist can be rotated by a user so as to push an end of the opening assist against a main body of the refrigerator for opening a door of the refrigerator. Therefore, the door of the refrigerator can be opened and closed more easily, and thus user can use the refrigerator more conveniently.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a device for dispensing and collecting handle or armature cover material or covers for use, by way of example, with door handles, knobs, and the like. In one embodiment, the device is an automated handle cover dispenser that can include a dual use handle cover refill cartridge for both supplying and collecting handle cover material, or alternatively, a plurality of reels or cartridges (e.g., a supply reel and a take-up reel). The material, when supplied, at least partially covers a handle (e.g., door handle) during use by a consumer. This maintains sanitary integrity of the handle, so as to protect a consumer or other individual from touching an otherwise dirty or unsanitary handle. The dispenser can include at least one cutter for cutting at least one side of the handle cover material so as to facilitate supply, and in particular, collection of the handle cover material.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a wipe-dispensing device that can fit around commonly used doorknobs or door handles, and a method for issuing wipes from the device so that they may be used as a protective barrier between the hand and the doorknobs. The device may include a molded circular ring made of plastic or any suitable hardened polymer. The ring fits around a doorknob or door handle so that the inner edge of the ring is proximal to the outer edge of the doorknob base which is fixed to the door. Commonly used adhesive can be applied to the bottom half of the device to allow the apparatus to be attached to a door and to be positioned proximate to a doorknob as mentioned above. The device may also be attached to a door with screws inserted through the device. In an alternative embodiment, a gap can be included in the apparatus so that the ring is not continuous.

Abstract: A door handle for a motor vehicle that includes an elastically biased mobile grip member and a lock cylinder housing adjacent thereto, covered by a removable protective cap that is provided with a release slot formed in the side of the cap facing the grip member. The cap has an elastically deformable C-shaped cross-section and is provided with a first retention suitable to engage a second retention on the lock cylinder housing. The lock cylinder housing includes a cam surface facing the release slot and suitable to guide the tip of a key in a slightly torsional outwards motion for an easy and smooth removal of the cap.