US PATENT SUBCLASS 337 / 344
.~.~.~.~.~ With magnetic flux source (e.g., magnetic armature)

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337 /   HD   ELECTRICITY: ELECTROTHERMALLY OR THERMALLY ACTUATED SWITCHES

298  DF  THERMALLY ACTUATED SWITCHES {7}
333  DF  .~ With bimetallic element {9}
334  DF  .~.~ With manual or other mechanical contact control means {10}
342  DF  .~.~.~ With spring or other energy storage means {1}
343  DF  .~.~.~.~ Snap-action {5}
344.~.~.~.~.~ With magnetic flux source (e.g., magnetic armature)

DEFINITION

Classification: 337/344

(under subclass 343) Subject matter including means for setting up a field of magnetic flux whereby the actuation of the movable contact, or contacts, is at least in part influenced by magnetic force operative within the flux field.

(1) Note. For other magnetic assist structures used in devices of this class, see the subclasses listed under SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS in subclass 54.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:

54, for similar subject matter in an electrothermally actuated switch. See (1) Note above.