US PATENT SUBCLASS 337 / 222
.~.~ With switch protective means (for fuse structure)

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337 /   HD   ELECTRICITY: ELECTROTHERMALLY OR THERMALLY ACTUATED SWITCHES

14  DF  ELECTROTHERMALLY ACTUATED SWITCHES {9}
142  DF  .~ Fusible element actuated {15}
222.~.~ With switch protective means (for fuse structure) {2}
223  DF  .~.~.~> Against shock or recoil
224  DF  .~.~.~> Against corona (e.g., shield)

DEFINITION

Classification: 337/222

(under subclass 142) Subject matter comprising means whereby the fusible element actuated switch as a whole, or some elements thereof, is protected from electrical or physical damage due to either electrical or outside conditions; for example, against shock, recoil, excessive heat or corona effects.

(1) Note. The protective means in this subclass excludes housing or casing structure, such as classified in subclasses 186+, comprising structure apart or separate from a mere housing, whereby damage to the switch is prevented. Note that even the shunt circuit means in subclass 221 may furnish some measure of protection against overload.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:

97, for electrothermal, bimetallic element switch with switch structure protective means.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS

335, Electricity: Magnetically Operated Switches, Magnets, and Electromagnets,

156, for electromagnetically actuated switches with protective means. 439, Electrical Connectors,

190+, for an electrical connector having a retainer or passageway for fluent material; subclasses 382+ for an electrical connector including vibration cushioning or absorbing means; subclasses 449+ for an electrical connector with stress relieving means; subclasses 485+ for an electrical connector with provision to dissipate, remove, or block the flow of heat; subclasses 519+ for an electrical connector with provision the restrict environmental effects; and subclasses 607+ for a connector having or providing an inductive or capacitive shield.