(under the class definition) Subject matter comprising a switch having a moveable contact and an actuator, and wherein the contact is quickly or abruptly moved independently of the actuator during actuation.
(1) Note. Contact movement is usually accomplished by a spring connection between the actuator and contact stressed during initial movement of the actuator followed by a quick or abrupt movement of the contact when the actuator is moved beyond a predetermined point (i.e., trigger point).
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74, Machine Element or Mechanism,
97.1+, for a mechanical movement of the oscillating to oscillating kind and wherein movement of the driving member causes an initially delayed but subsequently rapid movement of the driven member, and subclasses 100.1+ for a mechanical movement of the reciprocating to or from oscillating kind and wherein movement of the driving member causes an initially delayed but subsequently rapid movement of the driven member.
