can operate similar to the housing 11 described above the alternate housing 111 provides bearing seats 112 113 which support the handle supporting elements 62 63 a plurality of strengthening ribs 114 115 116 117 118 and 119 are provided on the housing 111 handle stop means is also preferably provided on the housing 111 the handle stop means is shown comprising stop elements 121 122 which are provided to be engaged by the respective stop members 55 56 of the handle 12 the stop elements 121 122 limit the lifting of the handle 12 and stop the swing of the handle 12 when a maximum position has been reached grip facilitating means can also be provided on the handle 12 shown best in fig1 comprising an extended or thicker portion 70 the latch 10 preferably comprises barrier means for guarding against inadvertent access to the compartment being covered by the closure panel not shown to which the latch 10 is mounted the barrier means preferably comprises a lower surrounding flange portion 75 which is provided as a portion of the housing 11 in the area below the handle 12 the surrounding flange 75 is spaced from the handle gripping portion 17 to provide adequate access for gripping the handle.