CONTACT MOVED BY SUDDEN RELEASE OF STORED ENERGY (E.G.,SPRING CHARGER):
(under the class definition) Subject matter wherein the switch device includes (a) means to stress a spring device, (b) a latching device for holding the stressed spring from operating after being stressed, and (c) an actuating device to release the stored energy of the spring to open or close a circuit.
(1) Note. Often the spring or stored energy device is charged by an electric motor.
(2) Note. These switches differ from snap switches in that snap switches have an actuator (e.g., a lever, rocker, push button, knob, etc.) which charges a spring and then during its motion releases the spring.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS
74, Machine Element or Mechanism,
2, for similar type devices for releasing or tripping portions of machines to cause other portions to automatically operate due to the expenditure of the potential energy possessed by such parts.
