US PATENT SUBCLASS 337 / 148
.~.~.~ Reciprocal or rectilinear sliding motion actuating means (e.g., spring loaded plunger or striker pin)

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337 /   HD   ELECTRICITY: ELECTROTHERMALLY OR THERMALLY ACTUATED SWITCHES

14  DF  ELECTROTHERMALLY ACTUATED SWITCHES {9}
142  DF  .~ Fusible element actuated {15}
143  DF  .~.~ With manual or other mechanical contact control means {8}
148.~.~.~ Reciprocal or rectilinear sliding motion actuating means (e.g., spring loaded plunger or striker pin)

DEFINITION

Classification: 337/148

(under subclass 143) Subject matter including mechanical means whereby the contact opening or closing operation results from a rectilinear sliding or reciprocating motion of the operating means. The contact actuating means is generally spring biased to open position and held closed by a latch means which is under the influence of a fusible element which when heated to the melting point allows the contact control means to move the contacts to open position under the influence of the spring.

(1) Note. For other reciprocal or rectilinear motion actuators used devices of this class, see SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS below.

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10, for other reciprocal or rectilinear motion actuators used devices of this class, see the subclasses listed under SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS in subclass 10.

408+, for similar devices utilizing thermally responsive fusible devices.

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200, Electricity: Circuit Makers and Breakers, 16, for mechanical switches with reciprocating contacts.