US PATENT SUBCLASS 200 / 430
.~.~ Contact movement is restrained until spring is charged (e.g., detent)

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200 /   HD   ELECTRICITY: CIRCUIT MAKERS AND BREAKERS

402  DF  SNAP {4}
405  DF  .~ Double snap {17}
430.~.~ Contact movement is restrained until spring is charged (e.g., detent)

DEFINITION

Classification: 200/430

Contact movement is restrained until spring is charged (e.g., detent):

(under subclass 405) Subject matter including a connecting spring between the actuator and the moveable contact, and a spring biased restraining element which releases the contact when the force of the connecting spring reaches a predetermined release level to cause snap motion of the contact.