US PATENT SUBCLASS 200 / 440
.~.~ With mechanism to insure positive separation of contacts (i.e., positive kick)

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200 /   HD   ELECTRICITY: CIRCUIT MAKERS AND BREAKERS

402  DF  SNAP {4}
405  DF  .~ Double snap {17}
440.~.~ With mechanism to insure positive separation of contacts (i.e., positive kick) {2}
441  DF  .~.~.~> Contact moved by separate lever
442  DF  .~.~.~> Actuator moves contact near limit of travel

DEFINITION

Classification: 200/440

With mechanism to insure positive separation of contacts (i.e., positive kick):

(under subclass 405) Subject matter combined with a mechanical linkage to positively move the contacts during a portion of the actuator travel.

(1) Note. These devices are usually intended to break welded contacts or to overcome friction to enable the normal spring system to snap the contacts.