.~.~.~ Spring biased element slides over pivoted element
DEFINITION
Classification: 200/437
Spring biased element slides over pivoted element:
(under subclass 431) Subject matter wherein a spring biased element acts against an inclined pivoted element and is suddenly released, after passing the highest point on the element, to move the contact.
(1) Note. Normally the moveable contact is carried by or is the pivoted element although linkages may be used.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
438, for similar type devices wherein the spring bias is provided by the pivoted element which engages a rigid cam follower.