US PATENT SUBCLASS 335 / 191
.~.~.~ Compound motion device (e.g., toggle)

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

2  DF  ELECTROMAGNETICALLY ACTUATED SWITCHES {30}
185  DF  .~ Contact-actuating means {7}
189  DF  .~.~ Mechanical linkage {2}
191.~.~.~ Compound motion device (e.g., toggle)

DEFINITION

Classification: 335/191

(under subclass 189) Subject matter wherein the mechanical linkage comprises structure whereby the force applied to a moving contact is the result of a motion in a first direction converted to a motion in a second direction; for example, a linear first motion may be converted to a rotary motion about a fixed origin or pivot as by a toggle linkage.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:

110, for automatically controlled multiple contact automatic telephone type switching devices utilizing motion conversion means.

122+, for multiple contact switches with compound motion contact actuator.

140, for step-by-step switch with ratchet and pawl type actuator.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS 74, Machine Element or Mechanism,

520+, for mechanical toggle elements, per se.

200, Electricity: Circuit Makers and Breakers.