.~.~.~ Spring biased pivoted element snapped when cam follower crossed pivot
DEFINITION
Classification: 200/438
Spring biased pivoted element snapped when cam follower crosses pivot:
(under subclass 431) Subject matter wherein a cam follower acts against a spring biased, pivoted element which abruptly pivots when the cam follower crosses the pivot point.
(1) Note. Normally the spring bias for the pivoted element is in the form of a leaf spring carried by the pivoted element with the follower directly engaging the spring or in the form of a spring biased pivot.
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437, for similar type devices utilizing a spring biased cam follower.