US PATENT SUBCLASS 335 / 14
.~.~ With direct connected contact separating means

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335 /   HD   ELECTRICITY: MAGNETICALLY OPERATED SWITCHES, MAGNETS, AND ELECTROMAGNETS

2  DF  ELECTROMAGNETICALLY ACTUATED SWITCHES {30}
6  DF  .~ Automatic circuit-interrupting devices (e.g., circuit-protective devices) {12}
14.~.~ With direct connected contact separating means

DEFINITION

Classification: 335/14

(under subclass 6) Devices wherein the circuit interrupting means is directly connected to the movable contact or contacts and operable by the effect of a magnetic field through a movable armature, or other mechanical means responsive to the magnetic field of a flux source. That is the devices found in this subclass do not utilize a motion converting mechanism between the movable armature or core and the contacts. The devices classified here are, for the most part, of the class or apparatus generally shown as "cut outs".

(1) Note. To complete the search the various classes listed in the search notes under Class 317, subclass 9 should be consulted.

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68+, for devices in which the contacts are motor operated.

78+, for polarity responsive devices where at least one of the contacts may be directly carried by the armature.

87+, for periodic switches where at least one movable contact is carried by a flexible armature.

147+, for electrodynamically operated switches which cause the contacts to open directly. 203, for armature structure significant to switches, in which the armature may comprise a contact bridging means.

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361, Electricity: Electrical Systems and Devices,

1+, for safety and protection systems which may in general include cutouts.