(under subclass 6) Devices in which the contact-pressure between the fixed and movable contacts is exerted in a line radial to the arc of movement of the pivoted contact.
(1) Note. This type comprises largely the devices known as "drum-controllers".
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7, for radial contact pressure pivoted switch combined with other type.
17, for radial contact pressure switches with operating means.